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 (revised July 1, 2024): 14 required hours, 12 elective hours, 4 optional hours
Introduction to OSHA
1 of 30 hours (~3%)OSH Act and OSHA mission · Worker rights and employer responsibilities · Filing complaints and whistleblower protections · Safety data sheets · OSHA Form 300 injury and illness log
Managing Safety and Health
2 of 30 hours (~7%)Injury and illness prevention programs · Job-site inspections · Management commitment and employee involvement · Hazard prevention and control · Accident investigations and safety meetings
OSHA Focus Four Hazards
6 of 30 hours (~20%)Falls (at least 1.5 hours) · Electrocution · Struck-by hazards (falling objects, trucks, cranes) · Caught-in or -between hazards (trenches, equipment) · Fall protection systems
Personal Protective Equipment and Health Hazards
4 of 30 hours (~13%)Head, eye, hand, and foot protection · Respiratory protection · Hazard communication · Silica, asbestos, and lead · Noise and hearing conservation
Stairways and Ladders
1 of 30 hours (~3%)Ladder selection and inspection · Safe ladder use · Stairway requirements · Stair rails and handrails
Electives — Equipment, Vehicles, and Tools
Part of 12 elective + 4 optional hours (~27%)Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors · Materials handling, storage, use, and disposal · Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, rollover protection, signs and barricades · Powered industrial vehicles · Hand and power tools · Welding and cutting
Electives — Excavation, Structures, and Safety Programs
Part of 12 elective + 4 optional hours (~27%)Excavations · Scaffolds · Concrete and masonry construction · Steel erection · Permit-required confined spaces · Fire protection and prevention · Ergonomics · Safety and health programs · Foundations for Safety Leadership
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)?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Introduction to OSHA 1 of 30 hours (~3%), Managing Safety and Health 2 of 30 hours (~7%), OSHA Focus Four Hazards 6 of 30 hours (~20%), Personal Protective Equipment and Health Hazards 4 of 30 hours (~13%), Stairways and Ladders 1 of 30 hours (~3%), Electives — Equipment, Vehicles, and Tools Part of 12 elective + 4 optional hours (~27%), Electives — Excavation, Structures, and Safety Programs Part of 12 elective + 4 optional hours (~27%)). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
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