OSHA Training in Burlington VT

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. However, there are many workers in and around Burlington who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

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.

Heat Illness Prevention Training is considered essential training 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.

Workers in industries such as 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.

All affected workers involved in any aspect of confined space entry operations 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.

VT OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Which agency regulates OSHA training in Burlington VT? The State of Vermont, under an agreement with OSHA, operates an occupational safety and health program (VOSHA) in accordance with Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Vermont State Plan was initially approved October 16, 1973, and was certified as being structurally completed on March 4, 1977. Therefore, regulated employers needing OSHA training in Burlington VT would comply with the agency rules.

VOSHA has adopted most federal OSHA standards by reference, including those for general industry and construction. Vermont has adopted the federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements as well. Many of these OSHA standards require that employers provide their employees with OSHA training and information on a variety of health and safety topics (see links to training requirements below).

There are two state-specific standards in effect at this time:

• 1910.1000 Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
• Mandatory appendix to the Power Transmission, Generation and Distribution Standard 1910.269 Lineworker Safety).

The Vermont-specific standards and the Vermont Labor Statutes that outline the requirements for OSHA training in Burlington and the rest of Vermont can be found on the VOSHA website. Links to see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Jurisdiction

There are two agencies that primarily regulate OSHA training in Burlington VT and the rest of the state. The State of Vermont has jurisdiction over all public and private sector places of employment in the state, with the exception of federal employees, the United States Postal Service, private sector maritime activities (shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring),and military bases, which are subject to federal jurisdiction.

Vermont OSHA Information

The Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSHA) is a part of the Vermont Department of Labor, Workers’ Compensation and Safety Division. The head of the Department is the Commissioner of Labor. The state operates a central office in Montpelier, and regional offices in South Burlington, Hyde Park, Rutland, and Springfield. The contact number at the central office is 1-800-287-2765, or 802-828-2765.

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