OSHA Training in Newport RI

Worker safety for private companies needing OSHA training in Newport Rhode Island is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Rhode Island does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or political sub-division (e.g.: municipal, county, public school or university) level.  

In addition, Rhode Island law requires all workers on most publicly funded construction sites to complete the OSHA 10 hour construction training course.

Additional Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Newport RI

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 Newport who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.

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. 

And workers in industries such as 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, 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 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.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in Rhode Island 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 recordkeeping 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. Therefore, all regulated employers needing OSHA training in Newport RI should comply with the applicable standards for their industry.

Links to federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Jurisdiction

There is one agency that regulates private sector companies in need of OSHA training in Newport RI. Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Rhode Island. Federal employers in RI also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is one OSHA office located in the state:

Providence Area Office
Federal Office Building
380 Westminster Mall, Room 543
Providence, RI 02903

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

Rhode Island OSHA 10 Hour Training Law

The State of Rhode Island has a state law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites to possess the OSHA wallet card proving they successfully completed the OSHA 10 hour construction training course.