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Course Overview

Who Should take this course?

AdvanceOnline Solutions

This OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Online course provides a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility, typically foremen or supervisors.

The training provides greater depth on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards for construction safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter at a construction site, as opposed to the 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety course that is for workers without supervisory responsibility.

The training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards.

Employers who have trained their workers with the OSHA Outreach Program for Construction have seen reductions of up to 66% in lost-time injuries.

Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and contribute to our nation's productivity.

OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Provider

This training is offered through an affiliation with AdvanceOnline Solutions, Inc., who is an OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Provider for this course.

Because this course is regulated closely by OSHA and offered through this affiliation, there are differences in how it is delivered when compared to most of the other online courses we offer. .

OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. When required by OSHA standards, workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of the job.

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Format

The format of this course is quite different from other Online Training Systems courses and can be learned by viewing the Quick Start Tutorial on the first page of each content lesson. The tutorial is not required, but highly recommended.


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OSHA Policies

OSHA's policy limits all OSHA Outreach Training (classroom and online) to a maximum of 7.5 hours of training per day in all OSHA 10 and 30 Hour courses.

OSHA has also issued a new policy of Program Jurisdiction Restrictions. Outreach Training Programs are now limited to OSHA jurisdiction only. Student course completion cards can only be issued to students within U.S. jurisdiction (the 50 States and certain U.S. Territories).

180 Days To Complete

Students have 180 days to complete the training from the time they enroll in the course. When a course EXPIRES, the student will no longer have access to the course and any course progress will be lost. There can be no extensions for the OSHA Outreach titles.

Customer Support

Online Training Systems will provide much of the customer support with regard to access to your account and billing, but course content questions and technical support may be referred to AdvanceOnline Solutions.


Free Reset Eligibility

If a student fails an OSHA 10 or 30 hour online quiz or the final exam, we allow a single free reset for all learners.

Eligibility for a free reset is granted if the student fails either a quiz or the final exam, but not both. The course is locked when a student fails a section and will not allow them to continue with the course. If the student fails any section and has not used their one free reset, please contact our customer service team and we will reset the course.

If a student is unable to complete their course due to either the OSHA 6-month regulation or the 1-year access period, no-reset or additional free access will be granted.

Reset Consequences

If a free reset is issued, the student's entire progress historically will be lost. The student will be required to restart the course from the very beginning.


For Inquiries About Your OSHA Card Status, Contact AdvanceOnline Solutions Customer Service

Toll-Free: 1-866-427-2467 (Option 4)
customerservice@advanceonline.com
Hours: 8am-8pm M-F, 10am-2pm Sat, CST

Topics

 

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Managing Safety and Health
  • Struck and Caught Hazards
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Lead and Crystalline Silica
  • Asbestos
  • GHS Hazard Communication
  • Electrical Safety
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Fall Protection
  • Ladder Safety
  • Excavations
  • Scaffolds
  • Crane Safety
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Forklift Safety
  • Materials Handling
  • Permit-Required Confined Spaces
  • Fire Safety
  • Welding and Cutting
  • Concrete and Masonry
  • Steel Erection
  • Ergonomics

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace to workers covered by OSHA;
  • Recognize how management plays a role to create a healthy and safe work environment through safety and health programs, worksite analysis to identify potential hazards on site, and levels of controls used to control exposure to hazardous materials and situations;
  • Identify the struck-by and caught-in or caught-between hazards associated with serious construction-related injuries;
  • Recognize the appropriate PPE to use based on a workplace evaluation and the types of hazards present;
  • Identify the appropriate hearing protection for your workplace based on the hazards of excessive noise, the types of noise, the results of a noise-monitoring program, and the OSHA rules for hearing protection;
  • Identify the appropriate respiratory protection for your workplace based on the types of airborne contaminants, the functions of different respirators, and the OSHA rules for respiratory protection;
  • Identify hazards posed by lead and crystalline silica in construction and how to control and avoid them;
  • Recognize the hazards of asbestos and identify ways to stay safe as you work in and around asbestos, including monitoring, communication, training, medical surveillance, PPE, and engineering controls;
  • Identify the elements of the Hazard Communication Standard, identify physical and health hazards of chemicals included on a Hazardous Chemical Inventory, recognize the information required on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and warning labels, as well as how they are used and maintained, and the meaning of pictograms, under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), and identify training program requirements.;
  • Identify safe work practices for electricity, including recognizing electrical terms, basic electrical safety principles, and electrical safety regulations;
  • Recognize the safety hazards associated with non-powered hand tools and identify hazards related to powered hand tools;
  • Recognize types of fall hazards and how to prevent falls in your work environment by using appropriate fall protection;
  • Recognize ladder hazards, types of ladder-related injuries, and how to select, inspect, and maintain ladders;
  • Identify the dangers involved in excavations and the safe work practices for employees working in or near trenches and excavations;
  • Recognize the types of scaffolds and how to safely use them;
  • Identify the safety requirements for working with or near cranes, including how to avoid accidents and how to recognize hazards;
  • Recognize the safe work practices for working with or near heavy equipment;
  • Recognize safe operating procedures for forklifts, workplace hazards, and how to handle special types of forklifts;
  • Identify how to properly use, maintain, store, and dispose of materials;
  • Identify a confined space, its hazards, the OSHA requirements for confined spaces, and the duties and responsibilities of confined space workers;
  • Identify methods of fire prevention and describe OSHA requirements for fire protection;
  • Outline the general safety requirements for welding and cutting and list the safety precautions;
  • Identify the OSHA safety requirements for construction operations involving concrete and masonry;
  • Recognize the OSHA safety requirements for steel erection activities; and
  • Recognize the role ergonomics plays in helping construction workers avoid work-related MSDs and identify how to avoid on-the-job injury when performing different types of activities.

Exams

 

OSHA requires students to pass each section exam and the final exam with a minimum of a 70% score. If a student fails any exam three times, the course will be placed in failed status and the student will be informed of his or her option to retake the course either online or in the classroom.

Accreditation

 

AdvanceOnline Solutions

This training is offered through an affiliation with AdvanceOnline Solutions, Inc., who is an OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Provider for this course.

Because this course is regulated closely by OSHA and offered through this affiliation, there are differences in how it is delivered when compared to most of the other online courses we offer. .

System Requirements

 

Below are the minimum software and browser requirements for the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Online courses. Even though users may meet the minimum requirements, we still recommend they update their software and browser, along with its plug-ins, to the latest released version. We have included a link to each of the appropriate software websites, where, if necessary, users can download the latest version of the programs they require. Also, we recommend all users have high-speed internet in order to have good access to our online courses.

The OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses utilize a differenet course player than other Online Training Systems courses — as a result the system requirements are different.

Operating Systems

Most major single-user and multiple-user operating systems are supported.

Browsers and Settings

  • Mozilla Firefox
    • Firefox Mobile
    • Firefox Desktop 27 or higher
      • Firefox Settings
        • Cookies enabled
        • Cache enabled
        • JavaScript enabled
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or higher *desktop only
      • Internet Explorer Settings
        • Temporary Internet Files (Every Visit to the Page)
        • Default settings for Security and Privacy
        • Medium security setting for the Internet zone
        • Content advisor disabled
  • Chrome
    • Chrome Mobile
    • Chrome Desktop 62 or higher
      • Chrome Settings
        • Cookies enabled
        • Cache enabled
        • JavaScript enabled
  • Microsoft Edge
    • Microsoft Edge 80 or higher
      • Edge Settings
        • Temporary Internet Files (Every Visit to the Page)
        • Default settings for Security and Privacy
        • Medium security setting for the Internet zone
        • Content advisor disabled
  • Apple Safari
    • Currently these courses do not work with Apple Safari. We suggest Mozilla Firefox.

Applications and Plug-ins

The following free applications and plug-ins (also known as ActiveX Controls) are required1.


1An update of Flash Player in supported browsers is required in almost all cases. Multiple-user operating systems may require administrative permissions to install, update, and use the applications and plug-ins.

An option to disable the Flash Player automatic notification feature prevents repeated prompts to update to a new release. See Helpful Flash Player Links section for links to the Macromedia website. You can also check your system to see if it is configured properly

Account with Username and Password

Users must have an account to purchase tasks, self-assign tasks via an access code, or take tasks assigned by training coordinators. Users without an account may create one by clicking the "Create a new account" link on the homepage.

  • Username
  • Password

Pop-up Window Blockers

Pop-up window blockers must be disabled while using this website.

Firewall Settings

Firewall settings must allow streaming media from this website through Port 80.

Internet Connection Speeds and Data Transfer Rates

For users with dial-up modems (56k or faster), Internet connection speeds are affected by the quality of telephone lines and the variable connection speeds of modems.

Internet traffic and the number of "hops" along the Internet your current session takes to reach the data servers can affect data transfer rates. Traffic can also occur on local networks, at Internet Service Providers, and at websites.

Mobile Version

We're excited to announce that this course is available in HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet).

This course requires only the most recent version of your mobile device's web browser.

Mobile Pros and Cons

Mobile versions of this sort of training are new, but below are some Pros and Cons that we have noticed during our extensive testing.

Pros

  • No computer needed
  • Tablet mobility
  • Tablet screen graphics

Cons

  • Smartphone screens can be too small to see
  • Mobile browsers react differently than computer browsers
  • Phone calls can interrupt training

During our testing we noticed that tablets work much better than smartphones, simply due to their screen size. The newer the device, the better the result. We are also aware that the course will not work on the first generation iPad, nor older Android Tablets.


Test the functionality of your browser using HTML5 and compare it to the performance of other browsers. If you find other browsers are more compatible than your own, you may want to make the switch.

FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this course.

Q - How long will this course take to complete?

Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may actually take longer to complete their training. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed.


Q - How long do I have to start a course once enrolled?

Students have 12 months to start their training from the time they enroll in an online course.


Q - How long do I have to complete a course once started?

Take up to 12 months to complete your online training, at your own pace and schedule.


Q - Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No, our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break the training up over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return.


Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer?

Yes, you can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses.


Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course?

Yes, once you have completed a course, you are able to download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate.