OSHA Training in Newark NJ
OSHA Requirements and Training Resources for Newark NJ
Who regulates worker safety and OSHA training in Newark NJ? Workplace safety and health for most private sector employers in Newark is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
New Jersey operates a public sector only occupational safety and health program (PEOSH) under a plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. The New Jersey State Plan (PEOSH) applies to all State, county and local government agencies, public authorities, fire departments, and school districts.
In addition, many public agencies in NJ and neighboring states requires all workers on many publicly funded construction sites to complete the OSHA 10 hour construction training course.
We Are Authorized OSHA Trainers in Newark NJ
There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Newark NJ. However, 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 Newark NJ and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Newark 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 Newark NJ 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 Newark NJ 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 our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Newark are authorized OSHA Outreach trainers. Scroll down to see links to all of the on site OSHA training classes we conduct listed below.
We Conduct OSHA Training Classes at Your Site in Newark NJ
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 Newark
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 and around Newark who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.
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.
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 Are Accepted in Newark NJ
We also provide OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention when comparing our online courses to those of other providers, 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 Newark NJ as well as in all other states and US territories.
Federal OSHA Contact Information
Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in NJ. Federal employers in NJ also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are three Federal OSHA offices located in Northern New Jersey:
Avenel Area Office
1030 St. Georges Avenue
Plaza 35, Suite 205
Avenel, New Jersey 07001
Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
500 Route 17 South
2nd Floor
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604
Parsippany Area Office
299 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 103
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.
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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 and heat illness prevention training courses, confined space training courses, and the OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour training courses. Print your own 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 in NJ directly to verify important information about OSHA training requirements in Newark NJ.