U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program
OSHA 30 (Construction)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Program
The 30-hour OSHA Outreach safety course for the construction industry, intended for workers with safety responsibility such as supervisors and foremen. Completion earns an OSHA Department of Labor card that many employers, contracts, and jurisdictions require for construction work.
What's on the exam
OSHA Outreach Training Program — Construction Industry Procedures
Introduction to OSHA
~7%OSH Act and OSHA mission · Worker rights and employer responsibilities · OSHA standards and inspections · Recordkeeping (300 logs) · Filing complaints and whistleblower protections
Focus Four — Falls
~12%Fall hazard identification · Guardrail, net, and personal fall arrest systems · Ladders and scaffolds · Floor and wall openings · Fall protection plans
Focus Four — Electrocution and Struck-By/Caught-In
~16%Electrical hazards and grounding · Lockout/tagout · Struck-by hazards (vehicles, falling objects) · Caught-in/between hazards · Trenching and excavation
Personal Protective Equipment and Health Hazards
~16%Head, eye, hand, and foot protection · Respiratory protection · Hazard communication (HazCom) · Silica, asbestos, and lead · Hearing conservation
Equipment, Tools, and Materials Handling
~18%Hand and power tools · Cranes and rigging · Material handling and storage · Motor vehicles and mechanized equipment · Welding and cutting
Construction Operations and Specialty Hazards
~16%Scaffolds · Stairways and ladders · Concrete and masonry · Confined spaces · Fire protection and prevention
Safety Programs and Management
~15%Safety and health programs · Hazard identification and control · Ergonomics · Emergency action plans · Worksite safety culture
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OSHA 30 (Construction) cost?
Fees vary. Varies by authorized provider; online courses commonly run roughly $150–$200, classroom courses vary.
How long is the OSHA 30 (Construction) and how many questions does it have?
Module quizzes and a final assessment (varies by authorized provider) — Minimum 30 hours of instruction.
What do you need to pass the OSHA 30 (Construction)?
Complete all required topics and minimum contact hours; online providers typically require ~70% on assessments.
Can you retake the OSHA 30 (Construction)?
Allowed; learners may retake assessments per the authorized provider's policy.
What is the best way to study for the OSHA 30 (Construction)?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Introduction to OSHA ~7%, Focus Four — Falls ~12%, Focus Four — Electrocution and Struck-By/Caught-In ~16%, Personal Protective Equipment and Health Hazards ~16%, Equipment, Tools, and Materials Handling ~18%, Construction Operations and Specialty Hazards ~16%, Safety Programs and Management ~15%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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