OSHA Training in Chattanooga TN

We Are Authorized OSHA Trainers in Chattanooga TN

There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Chattanooga. However, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by OSHA trainers like ours who are  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 Chattanooga TN and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga TN 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 Chattanooga 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 locally-based OSHA trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Chattanooga are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

Our Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Are Accepted in Chattanooga TN

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 Chattanooga TN as well as in all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in Chattanooga TN

States must set job safety and health standards that are “at least as effective as” comparable federal standards. Most States adopt standards identical to federal ones. States have the option to promulgate standards covering hazards not addressed by federal standards. As a result, Tennessee has a limited number of state-specific standards that were adopted with requirements in addition to, and different from, Federal OSHA standards.

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Standards for General Industry has the following exceptions:

The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development did not adopt the following federal occupational safety and health standards:

• 29 CFR 1910.1 Purpose and scope
• 29 CFR 1910.2 Definitions
• 29 CFR 1910.3 Petitions for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a standard
• 29 CFR 1910.4 Amendments to this part
• 29 CFR 1910.15 Shipyard employment
• 29 CFR 1910.16 Longshoring and marine terminals

Note: In lieu of the current federal occupational safety and health standards codified in 29CFR 1910.1000, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development adopts the standards limiting exposure to air contaminants as contained in subparagraph (b) of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Rule 0800-1-1-.07(2). Any reference to 29 CFR 1910.1000 or any part of that standard will be a reference to Rule 0800-1-1-.07(2) (b).

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Standards for Construction are the same as the Federal Standard with the following exceptions:

The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development does not adopt the following federal occupational safety and health standards:

• 29 CFR 1926.1 Purpose and scope
• 29 CFR 1926.2 Variances from safety and health standards
• 29 CFR 1926.3 Inspections – right of entry
• 29 CFR 1926.4 Rules of practice for administrative adjudications for enforcement of safety and health standards

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Standards for Agriculture are the same as the Federal Standard. 

The Tennessee Right-to-Know Law provides additional requirements that substantially add to the Federal Hazard Communication standards contained in 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29 CFR 1926.59.

The Tennessee standard for Bloodborne Pathogen also provides additional requirements that are not contained in the Federal Bloodborne Pathogen standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.

See the TOSHA website for specific requirements. Links to see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Additional Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Chattanooga TN

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 XXXXXXXXX who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other 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 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. This training helps workers recognize the early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risks in frigid environments.

Conversely, 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 or lawn-care, commercial kitchens, attic work, or buildings without adequate ventilation must know how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how why they need to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training provides essential knowledge to help them work safely in extreme heat.

And workers in industries such as oil and gas, storm or 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 Hazard 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.

Also, 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. And those construction workers and supervisors involved in confined space entry operations must complete specialized Confined Space Training for Construction.

TN OSHA Safety and Health Enforcement Programs

The safety compliance section of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA) is responsible for enforcement of the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 (Title 5, Chapter 3) with emphasis on employee exposures to physical hazards. Physical hazards include but are not limited to construction, machine hazards, walking and working surfaces, flammable and combustible liquids, trenching, motorized equipment, electrical, explosives, fire protection, compressed gases, welding and means of egress.

The state’s Health Compliance Officers have been trained as industrial hygienists to evaluate workplaces for chemical, physical and biological hazards. They are involved with monitoring and analyzing occupational health conditions in the workplace to detect the extent of exposure and the engineering and other methods (work practices and personal protective equipment) needed to control these hazards.

Employers are required to report all workplace fatalities or catastrophes (three or more employees hospitalized from one incident) within 8 hours of occurrence. The toll free number is 1-800-249-8510.

Jurisdiction

The Tennessee OSHA plan exercises jurisdiction over all private and public sector employers and employees within the State except private sector maritime activities; railroad employment, not otherwise regulated by another Federal agency; employment at Tennessee Valley Authority facilities; military bases; Federal government employers and employees; and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

Tennessee OSHA Information

TOSHA operates six area offices located strategically around the State of Tennessee. These offices include a central office in Nashville and six field offices located in Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Jackson and Nashville, TN. Contact information for the field office located in Chattanooga is:

TOSHA – Chattanooga
State Office Building
Suite 600 West
540 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402

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