OSHA Training in Charlotte NC

Who regulates worker safety and OSHA training in Charlotte NC? The State of North Carolina operates a State OSHA program (NCDOL). 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.

We Are Official Authorized OSHA Trainers in Charlotte NC

There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Charlotte NC. However, 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 Charlotte NC and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Charlotte NC 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 Charlotte NC 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 Charlotte NC 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 Charlotte NC are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Charlotte NC

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 Charlotte NC as well as all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in Charlotte NC

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 see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Special Safety Training Considerations for Charlotte NC

Many workers in Charlotte face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses. Heat Illness Prevention Training is essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. Whether on construction sites, roadwork or landscaping crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, workers 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 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 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.

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 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

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

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