OSHA Training in Fort Lauderdale FL

Who regulates OSHA training in Ft. Lauderdale FL? OSHA training for private companies in the state of Florida is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Florida does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or local government (e.g.: municipal or county) level.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in the state of Florida 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.

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Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Fort Lauderdale FL

Many workers in Fort Lauderdale  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, road-work, landscaping and lawn care 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.

Additionally, workers in industries such as wastewater management, agriculture, and oil and gas must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found at 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 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.

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Florida. Federal employers in FL also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is one OSHA Area office located in the southern part of the state:

Fort Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road
Suite 100
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324

(954) 424-3073

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA. You can contact OSHA Training Services in Fort Lauderdale FL by calling 1-877-771-6742.

We Are Officially Authorized OSHA Trainers in Fort Lauderdale FL

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

Our Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Fort Lauderdale

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.

Be assured that the 10 and 30-hour online OSHA training courses offered on our website are authorized by OSHA, and are accepted in Fort Lauderdale, as well as in all other states and US territories.