OSHA Training in Joliet IL
OSHA Training Services Inc. proudly serves Joliet IL and surrounding communities 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.
OSHA Training Classes Conducted at Your Site in Joliet IL
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
We Conduct OSHA training at your site in Joliet IL (available in English or Spanish)
Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Joliet IL
During the Winter, 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.
Also, workers involved in 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.
A key refining and petrochemical hub, H2S certification training is a necessary credential for workers in Joliet’s oil refineries and chemical processing plants.
OSHA Training Requirements and Resources for Joliet IL
Private Sector Employer Requirements
Worker safety for private companies in Joliet IL is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The State of Illinois operates a state OSHA program (PESH) exclusively for State and local (e.g.: municipal, public schools, Will county . . .) employers.
Federally regulated employers 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. Scroll down to see links to OSHA training requirements for construction and for general industry.
Jurisdiction
Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Illinois. Federal employers in IL also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are three Federal OSHA offices located near Joliet IL:
Chicago North Area Office
701 Lee Street – Suite 950
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office
1600 167th Street, Suite 9
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 891-3800
North Aurora Area Office
365 Smoke Tree Plaza
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 896-8700
The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.
Illinois State OSHA Program for Public Sector Employers
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL – accessible at https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/safety.html) operates a public sector only occupational safety and health program under a plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. This program provides safety and health protections to state and local government employees within the state.
OSHA Training Resources
Federal / IL State OSHA Posters
OSHA Training Requirements for 1910 General Industry
OSHA Training Requirements for 1926 Construction
OSHA Training Services Inc. Conducts Training in English or Spanish at Your Site in Joliet IL (see classes above)
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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, heat injury prevention, and the OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses. Print your own OSHA training certification.
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 OSHA program staff directly to verify important information about OSHA training requirements in Joliet IL