OSHA Training in Boston MA

In Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts, OSHA training and other workplace safety matters for private companies is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Massachusetts does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or political sub-division (e.g.: municipal, county, public schools and universities) level.

We Are Officially Authorized OSHA Trainers in Boston MA

While there is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Boston MA, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by a trainer who is officially authorized to conduct these OSHA courses. The trainer must first complete a series of OSHA trainer classes provided by one of the OSHA Education centers located around the country. You can confirm their status as a currently authorized OSHA Outreach trainer by asking to look at their credentials proving they completed the following trainer courses.

Construction industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 510 course, followed by the OSHA 500 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour construction training in Boston MA and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Boston MA and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for construction, they must complete the OSHA 502 trainer update course every four years.

General industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 511 course, followed by the OSHA 501 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour general industry training in Boston MA and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour general industry training in Boston MA and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for general industry, they must complete the OSHA 503 trainer update course every four years.

Be assured that our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Boston MA are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Boston MA

There are also OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention, as only those course providers that are specifically authorized to provide these courses can issue trainees the official DOL / OSHA 10 or 30-hour wallet cards. There are plenty of imitators out there who use deceptive fine print and “too good to be true” pricing to sell you a course that is not OSHA authorized. You can rest assured that the 10 and 30-hour online OSHA training courses offered on our website are authorized by OSHA, and are accepted in Boston MA as well as all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in Boston MA

Regulated employers located in Boston Massachusetts and the rest of the state 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.

Many of these OSHA standards require that employers in Boston MA provide their employees with OSHA training and information on a variety of health and safety topics. Links to see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Boston MA Law Requiring Mandatory OSHA 10 Hour Training Course for Construction

The State of Massachusetts has a state law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites in Boston MA and the rest of the state to possess the OSHA wallet card proving they have successfully completed the OSHA 10 hour construction training course. See link to state law below:

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training Requirements – State of Massachusetts

Boston MA Construction Safety Ordinance Requirement for OSHA 30 Certification

Other Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Boston MA

Many workers in Boston face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses. Cold Stress Prevention Training is essential for those working in freezing temperatures or even cool, damp conditions—whether outdoors or in refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. This training helps workers recognize the early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risks in frigid environments.

At the other end of the spectrum, Heat Illness Prevention Training is critical for anyone exposed to high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can result in heat stress or even life-threatening heat stroke. Workers in construction, roadwork, landscaping, commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation must recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training provides essential knowledge to help them work safely in extreme heat.

Additionally, workers in industries such as wastewater management 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, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Awareness Training ensures workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

In addition, the State of Massachusetts requires all workers on publicly funded construction sites to complete the OSHA 10 hour construction course.

Jurisdiction

There is one primary agency that regulates private-sector employers who must meet the requirements for OSHA training in Boston Massachusetts. Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Massachusetts. Federal employers in MA also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are two OSHA offices located in the eastern part of the state:

North Boston Area Office
Shattuck Office Center
138 River Road, Suite 102
Andover, MA 01810

(978) 837-4455

South Boston Area Office

639 Granite Street, 4th Floor
Braintree, MA 02184

(617) 565-6923

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.

Boston Area OSHA Training Resources

OSHA Training Requirements for 1910 General Industry

OSHA Training Requirements for 1926 Construction

On Site OSHA Training Classes Conducted at Your Site in Boston MA in English and Spanish