OSHA Training in Layton UT

OSHA Training Services Inc., well established OSHA trainers for Layton UT and the surrounding area, provides all the most popular OSHA training classes for local businesses and government agencies. Whether you need OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training, specialized safety courses, or compliance assistance, we deliver expert-led instruction tailored to your industry. Keep your workforce safe and compliant with trusted OSHA training from the local experts!

Utah OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

The State of Utah operates an approved State OSHA Program (UOSH) that regulates OSHA training in Layton UT. The Utah state plan OSHA program was initially approved on January 10, 1973 and was granted final state plan approval on July 16, 1985.

Utah adopted most Federal OSHA standards identically, but the state periodically supplements Federal standards with additional requirements. These supplements are found in section R614 on the Utah Labor Commission website. Supplements to federal standards found in the Administrative Code include the following:

• R614-1-4
  • Section C – Recordkeeping
  • Section D – Employer/Employee Responsibility
  • Section E – General Safety Requirements
• R614-1-5 Personal Protective Equipment
• R614-4 Hazardous Materials

Utah has several unique vertical state standards for the following industries which are also located in R614.

General Industry:

Construction:

Since Utah has opted to have no jurisdiction in maritime industries, the state has not adopted 29 CFR 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 or a state equivalent.

Additional Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Layton UT

While 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, there are many workers in the Layton area 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 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 other 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.

Workers 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.

Jurisdiction

The Utah State Plan applies to all public and private sector places of employment in Layton and the rest of the State of Utah, with the exception of Federal employees, the United States Postal Service (USPS), private sector maritime, Hill Air Force Base, Tooele Army Depot which includes the Tooele Chemical Demilitarization Facility, and certain agricultural related operations (field sanitation and temporary labor camps), which are subject to Federal OSHA jurisdiction.

Utah OSHA Information

The Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division is part of Utah’s Labor Commission. There is one UOSH office that covers the entire state, located in Salt Lake City. The main contact number for UOSH is (801) 530-6901.

OSHA’s National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.