OSHA Training in Denver CO

Who regulates OSHA training in Denver Colorado? Worker safety for private companies located in Denver and the rest of Colorado is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The state of Colorado 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 OSHA Authorized Trainers in Denver CO

While there is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Denver CO, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by 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 Denver CO and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Denver 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 Denver CO 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 Denver 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 all of our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Denver CO are officially authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Denver CO

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 Denver CO as well as in all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in Denver CO

Regulated employers located in the state of Colorado 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.

Mandatory Heat Illness Prevention Training in Denver CO

Colorado mandates heat illness prevention training under 7 Colo. Code Regs. section 1103-15 to safeguard workers from dangerous heat exposure. Whether working on construction sites, roadwork, mining, landscaping and lawn care crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, 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. Our Heat Illness Prevention Training Course helps employers meet state requirements and keep their teams safe in extreme temperatures.

Other Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Denver CO

While our OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for general industry and construction are the gold standard for training workers about general hazard identification and avoidance, there are many workers in Denver who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require 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 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. As a major headquarters for DJ Basin energy companies, Denver’s workforce frequently complete our H2S Hazard Awareness Training Course 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.

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

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Colorado. Federal employers in CO also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is one OSHA area office located in the city of Denver:

Denver Area Office (Northern CO)
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 210
Denver, CO  80204

(303) 884-6676

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