OSHA is an agency that inspects facilities to ensure they meet safety standards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers training courses that individuals can complete to earn an OSHA certification. Courses cover various topics related to workplace safety and are customized by specialty. Certification is available in areas such as disaster sites and emergency response, construction safety and health, and handling of hazardous materials.
OSHA certification can be obtained in a local class or online.
To obtain OSHA certification, it is best to contact the OSHA Training Board and Department of Education. Training courses leading to certification are provided through the OSHA Training Institute, the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, and the OSHA Extension Training Program. Educational centers are located in various areas. Each location administers specific courses and certifications.
People interested in becoming miners may need to obtain OSHA certification before starting their job.
Courses can be taken online or in a physical classroom. The online course format allows individuals seeking certification to browse a catalog and select by subject area and course title. Each course listing has a description that explains the type of security training that will be covered, along with the length and price of the course. Some course descriptions also indicate whether the material is available in an OSHA Training Institute classroom format.
Those who work at heights that require seat belts may need OSHA certification.
Individuals who are required to obtain a specific OSHA certification and who are located near an approved educational facility can refer to OSHA’s degree and certification information. Courses required for certification are listed, along with elective requirements. Registration is done through OSHA.
Outreach instructors are another way that individuals can obtain OSHA certification. Depending on the location and the type of certification required, a list of available courses can be purchased at an OSHA Training Institute Education Center. You will need to provide the school with your desired geographic region and training area, along with a method of contact.
There are also approved third-party sources of OSHA online training that the agency provides to interested persons. It is best to contact OSHA directly for the list of approved providers before conducting your own investigation. This ensures that the training you receive is valid and will lead to actual certification.
OSHA’s Extension Training Program is designed for those who wish to deliver the training courses. This type of OSHA certification consists of three separate programs that cover construction and general industry, the maritime industry, and disaster sites. After completing the programs, instructors are certified to teach 10-, 16-, or 30-hour courses covering a variety of industry-specific health and safety topics.