Who Should Take This Course?
The OSHA 10 Hour Construction online course is designed for construction workers without supervisory responsibility to ensure they are knowledgeable about workplace hazards and injury prevention. The course includes training on how to identify, avoid, and prevent hazards on construction sites. Also, employee rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint will be covered.
This training is exclusively available to workers within the 50 U.S. states and certain territories governed by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. Approximately 6-8 weeks after successful course completion, students within this jurisdiction will receive a Department of Labor (DOL) Wallet Card confirming course completion.
Required Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- OSHA Focus Four Hazards
- Fall Hazards
- Avoiding Electrocution Hazards
- Struck-By Hazards
- Caught-in or Between Hazards
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health Hazards in Construction
Elective and Optional Course Topics Include:
- Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
- Excavations
- Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
- Scaffolds
- Stairways and Ladders
- Tools – Hand and Power
OSHA Policies
Per OSHA Program Requirements, all outreach training is limited to a maximum of 7.5 hours of training per day, whether online or in the classroom. As a result, this course must be delivered over a minimum of two days.
Outreach training programs are limited to OSHA jurisdiction. Students must be located within the 50 United States or certain U.S. territories in order to receive a course completion card.
Course Completion
OSHA requires that all participants in this OSHA Outreach online course complete their training within 180 days of enrolling in the course. Differing from our regular course offerings, we’re not able to offer time extensions on OSHA Outreach courses. After 180 days, this course will expire. The student will no longer be able to access the course and course progress will be lost. There can be no extensions or exceptions.
You may also be interested in some of our other online OSHA Outreach Training courses or related training:
Course Format
The course is provided through an affiliation with PureEHS, who is an OSHA Authorized Online Outreach Provider for this course. Since the course is offered through this affiliation, and due to OSHA program requirements, the system requirements, delivery format, and course policies for this course are different than most of our other courses.
The course can be completed in sections, at your convenience, using a computer with an internet connection. Your course progress will be saved to the last section completed.
During enrollment, students will have the option to select either Proctored or Non-Proctored training. The Non-Proctored version is intended for all workers who don’t require Proctored training. The Proctored course was designed to comply with specific local laws. For example: Workers in New York City may require the Proctored version to comply with Local Law 196.
Biometrics for Proctored Courses
During enrollment, if you choose to take the Proctored version of the course due to a local law requirement, you’ll be enrolled in an Actively Proctored course where you’ll be required to activate the Voice Authentication System:
- A Voice Verification box will appear on-screen and will ask you to call: (888) 676-4656.
- Once you call, you’ll be asked to enter the 4-digit PIN you see on-screen.
- During your first call, you must follow the instructions given and repeat a series of 6-digit codes. Once done, you’ll receive a confirmation and may hang up. Your voice authentication is now ready. Click the ‘Continue’ button on your computer. You may now proceed to the first course, ‘OSHA Outreach Training Orientation’.
12 Months to Start
Students have 12 months to start a class once registered. After 12 months, the registration expires. There can be no exceptions.
180 Days to Complete
Once enrolled in the class, students have 180 days to complete the training. After 180 days, the course expires and the student loses access to the course and loses all their course progress. There can be no extension or exceptions on OSHA Outreach courses.
Course Completion
Once all training content has been completed and all exams have been passed, students will need to complete a brief evaluation and confirm his/her identity to access the course completion certificate.
To receive the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Wallet Card, the following OSHA requirements must be met:
- All exams must be passed with a 70% of higher grade.
- The course must be completed within 6 months of the initial course enrollment date.
- A maximum of 7.5 hours (450 minutes) can be spent on the course per day. The course will take a minimum of two days to complete.
- Students must review complete all course material, as well as the survey.
Course Exams & Reset Eligibility
Per OSHA requirements, a 70% or better score is needed in order to pass each quiz and the final exam.
If a student fails any quiz or exam during the course, we allow one single reset for each student. When a student fails a quiz or exam, the course will lock and not allow them to continue. If a student has failed any section and has not used their one free reset, please contact our customer service to reset the course. The one free reset can be applied to either a quiz or the final exam, but not both.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be sent in writing to [email protected] within 30 days of purchase, with no more than 25% of the course completed.
Authorization
The course is provided through an affiliation with PureEHS, who is an OSHA Authorized Online Outreach Provider for this course. Due to OSHA regulations and this affiliation, there are differences in how this course is offered compared to our regular Online courses. Please review the differences, which are explained on the other tabs.
Department of Labor (DOL) Cards
Students should receive their DOL cards approximately 8 weeks after course completion. If a student hasn’t received their DOL card 8 weeks after their course completion date, they must notify us via email at [email protected] within 8-12 weeks from course completion to avoid a $50 replacement card fee. The request for a free reissue card will be reviewed for eligibility and forwarded to PureEHS.
After 12 weeks from the course completion date, all card requests will be considered a replacement DOL card and will cost $50. Students will also need to fill out a OSHA Card Replacement Form, which we’ll provide upon request.
Important Note:
- OSHA allows only one replacement card within 5 years of your course completion date. If you’ve already received one replacement card, you would need to retake the entire course in order to get another card.
- A “free reissue card” does not count towards the student’s one “replacement DOL card”.
Student Advantages
- Official DOL-OSHA Completion Card
- Provided through an OSHA Authorized Online Outreach Provider
- Take up to 180 Days to Complete
Benefits
After completing this course, the student will benefit through:
- Acquiring a safety mindset and skills necessary for work in the construction industry;
- Knowledge of worker rights, employer responsibilities, how to address complaints and other challenges;
- A DOL wallet card verifying successful completion of the training;
- Advantage in the job market, as they are set apart from other applicants who’ve not completed the training.
Additional Training
Please note that this course provides training which applies to a general population of construction workers. This course is not meant to replace company-specific training provided by your employer on equipment use and procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace.
In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training and who should take it?
The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training provides basic instruction on safety and health hazards commonly found on construction worksites. It is designed for construction workers without supervisory responsibility, helping them identify, avoid, and prevent jobsite hazards and understand worker rights and employer responsibilities.
What topics are covered in this course?
Required topics include Introduction to OSHA; OSHA Focus Four Hazards (Fall Hazards; Avoiding Electrocution Hazards; Struck-By Hazards; Caught-In or Between Hazards); Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment; Personal Protective Equipment; and Health Hazards in Construction. Elective and optional topics may include Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors; Excavations; Materials Handling; Scaffolds; Stairways and Ladders; and Tools – Hand and Power.
How is the course delivered and what are the time requirements?
This online course is provided through an affiliation with PureEHS, an OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Provider, and can be completed in sections at your convenience, with progress saved between sessions. Outreach requirements limit training to a maximum of 7.5 hours per day, meaning the course must be completed over at least two days.
Is there an exam, and what score do I need to pass?
Yes. All quizzes and exams must be passed with a score of 70% or higher.
What certification will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the training and all exams, students located in OSHA jurisdiction (the 50 U.S. states and certain territories) will receive an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 10-Hour Construction Wallet Card, typically mailed within about 6-8 weeks of finishing the course.
Who is this training available to?
This course is available to students within OSHA jurisdiction: the 50 United States and certain U.S. territories governed by the OSHA Act.
Does this course replace employer-specific training?
No. This OSHA Outreach course provides general construction safety and hazard awareness training, but it does not replace company-specific training provided by your employer on hazards, equipment, procedures, or jobsite emergency plans. Employers must still ensure workers are trained for their specific roles and environments.
What course policies should students be aware of?
Students have up to 12 months to start the course once registered, and 180 days from enrollment to complete it. If the course expires, access and progress are lost, and there are no extensions or exceptions for OSHA Outreach courses. Students may receive one free reset (for a quiz or exam) under specified conditions; using a reset will require restarting course progress if a quiz/exam has been failed.
What are the advantages of taking this course?
Students gain safety mindset and skills for construction work, knowledge of worker rights and employer responsibilities, and an OSHA 10-Hour wallet card verifying completion. Earning this credential may help workers stand out in the job market.
