OSHA Training in Philadelphia PA
OSHA Training Classes Conducted at Your Site in Philadelphia PA
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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OSHA Training Requirements and Resources for Philadelphia PA
Who regulates worker safety and OSHA training in Philadelphia PA? Worker safety for private companies needing OSHA training in Philadelphia Pennsylvania is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The state of Pennsylvania does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or political sub-division (e.g.: municipal, public schools and colleges, or county) level.
Mandatory OSHA Training Classes for Philadelphia Workers
The City of Philadelphia passed a law requiring OSHA 10 hour training for workers in Philadelphia on certain construction sites.
The law also requires the OSHA 30 hour construction course for their supervisors working in Philadelphia.
Here are links to city of Philadelphia OSHA training laws:
Other Special Safety Training Considerations for Philadelphia
Many workers in Philly face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses. Heat Illness Prevention Training is essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. Whether on construction sites, roadwork or landscaping crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, workers must 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 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.
Additionally, workers in industries such as oil and gas, 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 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.
We Are Authorized OSHA Trainers in Philadelphia PA
While there is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia PA and anywhere else in the state for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philly are all authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.
Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Philadelphia PA
There are also OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention, 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 by the City of Philadelphia as well as in the rest of PA and all other states and US territories.
OSHA Training Regulations and Standards
Regulated employers located in the state of Pennsylvania are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). So regulated employers needing OSHA training in Philadelphia PA must comply with the rules of that agency. 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.
Links to OSHA training standards in the federal OSHA CFR for construction and for general industry are available below.
Jurisdiction
Exactly which agency regulated OSHA training in Philadelphia PA? Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Pennsylvania. Federal employers in PA also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is an OSHA area office located in Philadelphia:
Philadelphia Area Office
US Custom House, Room 242
Second & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-2902
The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.
OSHA Training Resources for Philadelphia
Federal / PA State OSHA Posters
OSHA Training Requirements in Philadelphia PA – 1910 General Industry
OSHA Training Requirements in Philadelphia PA – 1926 Construction
OSHA Training Conducted in English or Spanish at Your Site
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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 confined space entry training and the OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30 hour construction training courses required in Philly. Print your own OSHA training certification accepted in Philly.
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 Philadelphia PA.