OSHA Training in Hickory NC

OSHA Training Services Inc., well established OSHA trainers for Hickory NC and the surrounding area, provides all the most popular OSHA training classes for local businesses and government agencies. Whether you need OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training, or specialized safety courses like confined space entry or excavation competent person, we deliver expert-led instruction tailored to your industry. Keep your workforce safe and compliant with trusted OSHA training from the local experts!

Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Hickory NC

While our onsite and online OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry are the gold standard for training about general hazard recognition and avoidance for workers and supervisors, there are many workers in and around Hickory who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

Heat Illness Prevention Training is considered essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. So, whether working on construction sites, roadwork, landscaping and lawn care crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, affected workers must know how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training equips them with the knowledge needed to help them work safely in extreme heat.

Conversely, Cold Stress Prevention Training is critical for workers who are exposed to freezing temperatures or even cool and damp conditions, whether outdoors or in workplaces such as refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. Workers will learn to recognize early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risk in frigid environments.

Also, workers in industries such as oil and gas, storm or wastewater management, mining, and agriculture must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found in drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, manure pits, grain elevators, mines, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Hazard Awareness Training helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

Employees must complete Confined Space Entry Training for General Industry before entering hazardous areas such as tanks, vats, silos, sewer and storm drain systems, underground utilities, and many crawl spaces. Supervisors overseeing confined space entry and attendants monitoring entrant safety must also be trained. These environments pose serious risks, including toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and engulfment. Additionally, construction workers and supervisors entering confined spaces must complete specialized Confined Space Training for Construction.

NC OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

The State of North Carolina operates a State OSHA program (NCDOL) that oversees OSHA training in Hickory NC. The North Carolina State plan was initially approved on February 1, 1973 (38 FR 3041). On December 18, 1996, OSHA announced the final approval of the North Carolina State plan pursuant to section 18(e) and amended Subpart I of 29 CFR part 1952 to reflect the Assistant Secretary’s decision. 

North Carolina’s State OSHA program has adopted many standards identical to federal ones. North Carolina has a limited number of state-specific standards. A list of these standards is provided below.

NCDOL state-specific standards for General Industry include:

• Hazardous Materials: 13 NCAC 07F.0103, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
• Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution: 13 NCAC 07F. 0105, Fall Protection

NCDOL state-specific standards for Construction Industry include:

• General Safety and Health Provisions: 13 NCAC 07F. 0202, PPE
• Occupational Health and Environmental Controls: 13 NCAC 07F. 0203, Non-ionizing Radiation
• Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment: 13 NCAC 07F .0204, Snaphooks
• Steel Erection: 13 NCAC 07F. 0205, Fall Protection
• Power Transmission and Distribution: 13 NCAC 07F. 0206, PPE
• Toxic and Hazardous Substances: 13 NCAC 07F. 0207, Bloodborne Pathogens

Additional NCDOL state-specific standards:

• Communication Towers: 13 NCAC 07F .0600
• Blasting and Use of Explosives: 13 NCAC 07F .0700
• Agriculture: 13 NCAC 07F. 0302 (Scope is not affected by number of employees)
• Maritime: 13 NCAC 07F .0500 (Public Sector coverage only)
• Access to Medical Records 13 NCAC 7A .0900

NCDOL state specific rules are contained in Title 13 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The NCDOL website provides additional information about the status of specific standards in the state. Links to federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Jurisdiction

The North Carolina Department of Labor exercises jurisdiction over all private and public sector employers and employees within the State, with the exception of Federal employees, the United States Postal Service (USPS), private sector maritime activities, employment on Indian reservations, railroad employment, and enforcement on military bases, and the American National Red Cross, which are subject to Federal OSHA jurisdiction.

North Carolina OSHA Information

The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is charged with promoting the “health, safety and general well-being” of most workers in the state. The department is divided into three divisions: Administration, Occupational Safety and Health, and Standards and Inspections. The Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSH) is responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Contact information for the OSH Division is:

North Carolina Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Division
111 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1092

(919) 807-2900 / 1-800-625-2267

The OSHA National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.