OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour
Training Programs
for Construction and General Industry
PMA’s training programs
provide education for
workers and employers
on the recognition,
avoidance, abatement,
and prevention of safety
and health hazards
in the workplace,
specifically focused
on OSHA regulations.
Each program provides
valuable information
regarding workers’ rights,
employer responsibilities,
and the important role
OSHA plays in promoting
workplace safety.
OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour
Training for Construction
(29CFR1926)
The 10-Hour Training Program for Construction is intended to provide
construction workers with a base-line awareness of the OSHA Standards,
an overview of hazard recognition, and tips on preventing injuries while on
the job. This program provides an excellent overview of health and safety
issues common to the construction industry and can be customized for
your type of construction.
10-Hour Construction Industry Topics
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Mandatory (7 hours)
• Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)
• OSHA Focus Four Hazards (4 Hours)
Falls (minimum 1 hour and 15 minutes)
Electrocution
Struck-By (i.e., falling objects, trucks, cranes)
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Caught-In or Between (i.e., trench hazards, equipment)
• Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment (30 minutes)
• Health Hazards in Construction (30 minutes)
Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, Conveyers
Excavations
Materials Handling, Storage, Use, Disposal
Scaffolds
Stairways & Ladders
Tools—Hand & Power
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The 30-Hour Construction Training Program is a more in-depth version of the OSHA 10-Hour Course, and is geared toward
individuals who have some level of safety responsibility (leading others). This program is an excellent method of providing
managers, supervisors, and foremen the “tools” that are critical to implementing a successful safety process at the workplace.
30-Hour Construction Industry Topics
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Mandatory (15 hours)
• Introduction to OSHA (2 hours)
• Ergonomics
• Managing Safety & Health (2 hours)
• Excavations
• OSHA Focus Four Hazards (6 hours)
Falls (minimum 1 hour and 15 minutes)
Electrocution
Struck-By (i.e., falling objects, trucks, cranes)
Caught-In or Between (i.e., trench hazards,
equipment)
• Fire Protection & Prevention
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• Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
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• Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment & Marine
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Operations; Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead
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Signs & Signals; Barricades
• Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment (2 hours)
• Health Hazards in Construction (2 hours)
• Stairways & Ladders
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• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors
Elective (12 hours)
• Concrete & Masonry Construction
• Confined Space Entry
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Safety & Health Programs
• Scaffolds
• Steel Erection
• Tools–Hand & Power
• Welding & Cutting
Participants will have the opportunity to gain a strong orientation to the OSHA Standards for Construction, 29CFR1926. In
addition, attendees will learn how to recognize basic construction hazards and implement corrective measures through interactive
classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations conducted throughout the course.
OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour Training for General Industry
(29CFR1910)
The 10-Hour General Industry Training Program is intended to provide general industry workers with a broad
awareness of the OSHA Standards, an overview of hazard recognition, and tips on preventing injuries while on the job.
In addition, the 10-Hour General Industry course is an excellent orientation program for new employees.
Required Topics Include:
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Introduction to OSHA (2-hour segment)
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Electrical Safety (1-hour segment)
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Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention (1-hour segment)
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Hazard Communication (1-hour segment)
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Personal Protective Equipment (1-hour segment)
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Walking & Working Surfaces (1-hour segment)
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Electives (2-hour segment) At least 2 topics must be presented
• Material Handling
• Machine Guarding
• Hazardous Materials
• Intro to Industrial Hygiene
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Ergonomics
• Safety & Health Programs
• Fall Protection
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Plus 1 Hour of “Optional” General Industry Topics
The 30-Hour General Industry Training Program is a more in-depth version of the OSHA 10-Hour Course, and is geared
toward individuals who have some level of safety responsibility (leading others). This program is an excellent method of
providing managers, supervisors, and foremen the “tools” that are critical to implementing a successful safety process at
the workplace. In addition to the topics listed above, which are presented in greater detail during the 30-Hour Course, the
following issues are also addressed:
Required Topics Include:
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Hazard Communication (1-hour segment)
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Introduction to OSHA (2-hour segment)
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Personal Protective Equipment (1-hour segment)
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Managing Safety & Health (2-hour segment)
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Material Handling (2-hour segment)
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Electrical Safety (2-hour segment)
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Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire
Prevention (2-hour segment)
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Electives (10-hour segment) At least 5 topics must be presented
• Machine Guarding
• Hazardous Materials
• Intro to Industrial Hygiene
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Ergonomics
• Safety & Health Programs
• Fall Protection
• Permit Required Confined Spaces
• Lockout / Tagout
• Welding, Cutting & Brazing
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
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Walking & Working Surfaces (1-hour segment)
Plus 1 Hour of “Optional” General Industry Topics
General Information
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All participants will receive a participant’s manual which
also serves as an excellent field guide for future reference.
Those participants who successfully complete the program
will be issued a completion card as required by the OSHA
Standard.
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All courses are led by Authorized OSHA Trainers who are
members of PMA’s Risk Control Services staff.
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Class Size: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 40 participants
For quotes and additional information, please contact your
PMA Risk Control Consultant or Account Executive.
Here to Help®
Have a question about OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, ergonomics, organizational improvement, or any other
safety-related topic? PMA’s Here to Help provides a direct email connection (HeretoHelp@pmagroup.com) to our experienced
risk control specialists who will field your questions and help you find the answers you need to manage your workforce more
effectively.
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About PMA Companies
PMA Companies (www.pmacompanies.com) provides risk management solutions and services
in the U.S., specializing in workers’ compensation and offering property and casualty insurance.
A member of Old Republic Companies, PMA Companies is headquartered in Blue Bell, PA.
Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) is one of the nation’s 50 largest publicly
held insurance organizations.
PMA Companies includes:
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PMA Insurance Group, specializing in workers’ compensation, and providing
other commercial property & casualty insurance products
PMA Management Corp. and PMA Management Corp. of New England,
providing results-driven TPA and Risk Services specializing in workers’
compensation and liability
A.M. Best
www.pmacompanies.com
Member of Old Republic Companies