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OSHA 30 Hour Class – Construction

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Date/Time

Date(s) - October 26, 2026 - October 29, 2026
12:00 am

Location

Mid-America Safety & Environmental, LLC
2259 N Burton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803

Course Overview

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is a comprehensive safety and health program designed to provide workers and supervisors with a thorough understanding of OSHA standards, workers’ rights, and employer responsibilities in the construction industry. Developed in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Outreach Training Program, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, prevent, and control the most common and serious hazards encountered on construction sites.

Mid-America Safety & Environmental is proud to offer this industry-recognized training to construction professionals throughout Missouri and the surrounding region. Our experienced, OSHA-authorized instructors deliver engaging, practical instruction that goes beyond compliance — empowering participants to build a culture of safety on every job site.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for construction industry professionals who have, or are seeking, safety and supervisory responsibilities on the job site. Ideal attendees include:

Construction supervisors, foremen, and crew leads
Site safety officers and safety coordinators
Project managers and construction managers
General contractors and subcontractors
Experienced workers seeking to advance into leadership or safety roles
Anyone required by their employer or contract to hold an OSHA 30-Hour card

Key Topics Covered

The curriculum follows the OSHA Outreach Training Program guidelines for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) and includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

Introduction to OSHA: OSHA’s mission, history, and the OSH Act; workers’ rights and employer responsibilities; inspection process, citations, and penalties; how to file a complaint.
OSHA Focus Four Hazards: In-depth coverage of the four leading causes of construction fatalities:
• Falls — fall protection systems, guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, and leading edge work
• Struck-By — vehicle and equipment safety, falling objects, and flying debris
• Caught-In/Between — unguarded machinery, excavation cave-ins, and pinch points
• Electrocution — electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices near energized equipment
Scaffolding: Types of scaffolding, erection and dismantling, load capacities, fall protection, and inspection requirements.
Excavation & Trenching: Soil classification, protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding), atmospheric testing, and safe access/egress.
Cranes & Rigging: Crane types and capacities, pre-use inspections, rigging hardware, signal person qualifications, and swing radius hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, use, care, and limitations of head, eye, face, hand, foot, and respiratory protection.
Electrical Safety: Electrical hazards in construction, GFCI requirements, extension cord safety, and working near overhead power lines.
Hazard Communication / GHS: The Globally Harmonized System (GHS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling, and employee right-to-know.
Stairways & Ladders: Ladder types and selection, safe use and inspection, stairway requirements, and fall prevention.
Tools & Equipment: Hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and powder-actuated tools — hazards, guarding, and safe operation.
Fire Protection & Prevention: Fire triangle, classes of fire, extinguisher selection and use, flammable/combustible materials, and site fire prevention plans.
Health Hazards in Construction: Silica dust, asbestos, lead, noise, heat stress, and other occupational health hazards — recognition, evaluation, and control.
Materials Handling, Storage & Disposal: Safe lifting techniques, rigging, storage of materials, and waste disposal requirements.
Concrete & Masonry Construction: Formwork, shoring, precast concrete, and masonry wall hazards.
Steel Erection: Structural steel hazards, decking, column anchorage, and fall protection during steel erection.
Confined Spaces: Permit-required confined spaces, atmospheric testing, entry procedures, and rescue planning.
Motor Vehicles & Mechanized Equipment: Operator qualifications, pre-operation inspections, traffic control, and pedestrian safety.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain OSHA’s role, authority, and the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers under the OSH Act.
Identify and assess the Focus Four hazards — falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution — and apply appropriate control measures.
Recognize common construction site hazards related to scaffolding, excavation, cranes, electrical systems, and confined spaces.
Select and properly use personal protective equipment appropriate to specific job tasks and hazard exposures.
Understand hazard communication requirements, including how to read Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels under the GHS system.
Apply the hierarchy of hazard controls to reduce or eliminate workplace risks.
Conduct or participate in job site safety inspections and hazard assessments.
Communicate safety requirements effectively to workers and subcontractors.
Understand the consequences of non-compliance and the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.

Course Format & Duration

Total Hours: 30 hours of instruction (as required by the OSHA Outreach Training Program)
Delivery Format: Instructor-led classroom training with interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises
Session Options: Offered as consecutive full-day sessions or scheduled over multiple days to accommodate work schedules — contact Mid-America Safety & Environmental for available session formats
Class Size: Limited enrollment to ensure quality instruction and participant engagement
Materials: All course materials, handouts, and reference guides are provided at no additional cost
Language: Instruction available in English; bilingual options may be available upon request

Participants who attend all required hours and successfully complete the course will receive:

An official OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training completion card, issued by the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) through an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer.
A course completion certificate from Mid-America Safety & Environmental.
The OSHA 30-Hour card is widely recognized by employers, contractors, and regulatory agencies as evidence of comprehensive safety training.
Cards are typically processed and mailed within 2–4 weeks of course completion.

Note: The OSHA 30-Hour card does not expire; however, employers and contracting agencies may have their own renewal or refresher requirements. Mid-America Safety & Environmental recommends periodic refresher training to stay current with evolving OSHA standards.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required to enroll in this course.
Participants should have a basic understanding of the English language (or Spanish, if enrolling in a Spanish-language session).
Prior completion of the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course is beneficial but not required.
Participants must attend all 30 hours of instruction to qualify for the OSHA completion card — partial credit is not awarded.