OSHA Training in Grand Island NE

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. However, there are many workers in and around Grand island 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 training 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 opposite 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. 

And 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. Additionally, construction workers and supervisors entering confined spaces must complete specialized Confined Space Training for Construction.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in the state of Nebraska 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.

To insure they are providing the correct OSHA training for their workers, employers must first identify which agency’s standards apply to their workplace. OSHA training for private companies in Grand Island and the rest of Nebraska is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The state of Nebraska 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.

Links to 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 Nebraska. Federal employers in NE also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. Employers needing information about compliance and enforcement issues typically talk with their local area office. There is only one OSHA area office in the state to service Grand Island and the rest of Nebraska:

Omaha Area Office
444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 303
Omaha, NE  68114

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