OSHA Training in Carrollton TX

If you are looking for OSHA training in Carrollton TX, you are in the right place! OSHA Training Services Inc. offers employers and workers the OSHA-authorized training resources needed to help you meet OSHA training requirements. To obtain a quote for an on site OSHA training class conducted by our local trainers in Carrollton TX, simply reference the OSHA training courses above and click the links there to get a quote. We also offer the most popular online OSHA courses like OSHA 10 and 30-hour, and many other training resources you need to get onto the job.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in Carrollton 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. 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 OSHA training requirements below).

Worker safety for private companies in Carrollton TX 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.: municipal, county, public school) level.

Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Carrollton 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 Carrollton 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 are two OSHA area offices located in the Carrollton Texas area:

Dallas Area Office
1100 East Campbell Road
Suite 250
Richardson, TX 75081

Fort Worth Area Office
North Starr II, Suite 302
8713 Airport Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76180

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