OSHA Training in Kilgore TX

OSHA Training Services Inc., well established OSHA trainers for Kilgore 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, specialized safety courses, or compliance assistance, we deliver expert-led instruction tailored to your industry. Keep your workforce safe and compliant with trusted OSHA training from the local experts!

OSHA Training Regulations and Standard

Worker safety for private companies in Kilgore Texas is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The state of Texas does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or political sub-division (e.g.: Rusk or Gregg county / municipal / public schools or colleges) level.

Regulated employers located in Kilgore Texas are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These include, but are not limited to, the OSHA workplace poster requirements in Part 1903, OSHA injury and illness record-keeping requirements in Part 1904, general industry standards in Part 1910, maritime standards in Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918, construction standards in Part 1926, and agricultural standards in Part 1928. Links to federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Kilgore TX

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 Kilgore who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

For example, 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.

At the other end of the spectrum, 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.

Workers 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.

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Texas. Federal employers in TX also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is one OSHA area office serving the Kilgore TX area:

Dallas Area Office
8344 East RL Thornton Freeway
Suite 420
Dallas, TX 75228
The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.