We Are Officially Authorized OSHA Trainers for the State of Iowa
OSHA Training Services Inc. proudly serves both public and private-sector employers and their employees throughout Iowa with top-tier OSHA safety training. We offer everything from OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certification courses to industry-specific programs such as confined space and excavation competent person training. Our knowledgeable instructors deliver practical, compliance-focused training to help your team work safely and meet OSHA requirements with confidence.
You may not be aware that there is no official certification to teach most OSHA training classes in Iowa. However, you must make certain that your on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training class is 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 Iowa and anywhere else in the USA and territories for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Iowa and elsewhere. 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 Iowa and anywhere else in the USA and territories for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour general industry training in Iowa and elsewhere. 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 Iowa are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.
We Teach OSHA Training Classes for Employees at Your Site in Iowa

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training Class

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training Class

Confined Space Entry for Construction Training Class

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Training Class

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training Class

Confined Space Entry for General Industry Training

Excavation Competent Person Training Class

HAZWOPER Training Classes (40, 24, & 8-hour)

NFPA 70E Training (Initial and refresher)

Fall Protection Competent Person & Users Training

Scaffold Competent Person / User Training

Other On Site OSHA Training Classes
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Additional Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Iowa
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. But there are many workers in the State of Iowa who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.
Cold Stress Prevention Training is considered essential training for those employees 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.
Our Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Iowa
We also offer OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention when comparing competitor courses, 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 Iowa as well as all other states and US territories.
Regulation of OSHA Workplace Safety & Health in Iowa
The State of Iowa OSHA Program (IOSHA) regulates OSHA training in most workplaces (public and private) within IA. The Iowa Division of Labor Services, Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed by the Iowa Legislature and signed by the Governor on April 20, 1972. On July 20, 1973, the Assistant Secretary published a notice granting initial approval of the Iowa Plan as a developmental plan. On September 14, 1976, the Assistant Secretary certified that Iowa had satisfactorily completed all development steps. The Iowa plan was granted final approval on July 2, 1985.
OSHA Training Regulations and Standards
Iowa has a limited number of state-specific standards. A list of these standards is provided below, and they can be viewed on the IOSHA website.
IOSHA Administrative Rules (875)
- Chapter 29 – Sanitation and Shelter Rules for Railroad Employees
- Chapter 110 – Hazardous Chemical Risks Right to Know – General Provisions
- Chapter 130 – Community Right to Know
- Chapter 140 – Public Safety/Emergency Response Right to Know
- Chapter 155 – Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation
Iowa OSHA follows federal OSHA’s compliance letters (CPLs), memos, instructions, and directives as guidelines to provide assistance to compliance officers, employers and employees on the enforcement of OSHA standards. Most federal CPLs are adopted by Iowa OSHA. A listing of CPLs that have been developed and adopted by Iowa OSHA as “equally effective as” federal OSHA can be found on the IOSHA website.
Links to federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.
Jurisdiction
The Iowa State Plan applies to all public and private sector places of employment in the State with the exception of private sector maritime activities; marine terminals; long-shoring; federal government-owned, contractor-operated military/munitions facilities; bridge construction projects spanning the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers between Iowa and other states; federal government employers and employees; and the United States Postal Service; which are subject to Federal OSHA jurisdiction. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration exercises jurisdiction with respect to field sanitation and temporary labor camps.
Iowa OSHA Information
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Iowa’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
Iowa Division of Labor Services
1000 E Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 242-5870 or 1-800-562-4692
The OSHA National Emergency Hotline Telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.
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Iowa - OSHA Training
This video quickly outlines the OSHA training services we offer to workers needing OSHA training in Iowa.

Online OSHA Training Courses
Complete your OSHA training ASAP. Take an online OSHA training course. Over 100 on-demand OSHA training courses available for instant access, including cold stress and heat illness prevention training courses, confined space entry training courses, and the OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses. Print your own OSHA training certification.
Iowa OSHA Compliance & Training Resources
Federal / State of Iowa OSHA Posters
Federal OSHA Training Requirements for 1910 General Industry
Federal OSHA Training Requirements for 1926 Construction
We conduct OSHA training classes in English or Spanish for your group of eight or more students (specify language needed when filling out your request for a training proposal)
Disclaimer: This information was obtained from the Federal OSHA website. OSHA Training Services Inc. makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the information on this page are beyond our control. Contact Iowa state OSHA program staff directly to verify important information regarding OSHA training in Iowa.
