Construction Safety Training · Greater Philadelphia
The OSHA 30-hour Construction course is built for supervisors and workers with safety responsibility more depth on hazard recognition, prevention and managing jobsite safety. Classes are arranged based on demand and availability.
TRN OSHA delivers OSHA 30 Construction training for supervisors, foremen and workers with safety responsibility across Greater Philadelphia. It’s the same foundation as OSHA 10, with far more depth on finding hazards and running a safe site.
If you need OSHA 30 for a whole team, ask about our private group training option or use this page to find an individual spot in the next available class.
Course Overview
The OSHA 30-hour Construction course is a 30-hour program from OSHA’s Outreach Training Program, delivered by an OSHA authorized trainer. It covers the same core hazard recognition work as OSHA 10, plus more hours devoted to hazard prevention, avoidance and control the material supervisors and safety responsible workers put to use every day.
The course also covers worker rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint with OSHA. Students who complete the course receive an official U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) course completion card provided by your authorized Outreach trainer.
Course topics center on the areas that matter most on a construction site, including:
The OSHA 30-hour Construction course is intended for supervisors and workers with safety responsibility including foremen, superintendents, safety coordinators, and project managers. It is also valuable for professional teams such as architects, engineers, and project representatives who conduct active site observation and want a deeper understanding of construction hazard prevention.
Entry-level workers seeking foundational jobsite orientation are better served by the OSHA 10-hour course, which provides introductory hazard awareness, while OSHA 30 delivers significantly broader and more extensive training in hazard identification, prevention, and jobsite safety management. See the comparison below.
One thing worth knowing: the Outreach Training Program is voluntary under federal OSHA rules, and no OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card replaces an employer’s own OSHA-required training. However, local contractor licensing rules often require it for example, Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) requires general, demolition, and excavation contractors applying for or renewing a Philadelphia contractor license to identify at least one supervisory employee who completed OSHA 30-Hour Construction within the past 5 years (exceptions apply for plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, and PA-only home improvement contractors per phila.gov). Private supervisory cohorts are available in English and Spanish.
Updated November 2026
A 10-hour course built for workers. It covers common jobsite hazards and how to recognize and avoid them, plus worker rights and how to raise a concern.
A 30-hour course intended for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Same foundation, more depth more hours devoted to hazard recognition, prevention and managing jobsite safety.
| Comparison Criteria | OSHA 10-Hour Construction | OSHA 30-Hour Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Intended Audience | Entry-level and experienced construction trade workers | Foremen, superintendents, project managers, safety coordinators, and field supervisors |
| Instructional Hours & Format | 10 hours minimum (delivered across at least 2 days, max 7.5 hours/day) | 30 hours minimum (delivered across at least 4 days, max 7.5 hours/day) |
| Philadelphia L&I Requirement | Required for workers performing construction or demolition work on permit-regulated Philadelphia sites (must carry proof on site) | Required for at least one designated supervisory employee (completed within the past 5 years) for Philadelphia GC, demolition, and excavation contractor licenses |
| Languages Available | English and Spanish (bilingual instruction available for private group cohorts) | English and Spanish (bilingual instruction available for private group cohorts) |
| Completion Credential | Official U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 10-Hour Construction course completion card (not a certification or license) | Official U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card (not a certification or license) |
Classes are arranged based on demand and availability. Submit the form below and we’ll tell you what’s coming up. Dates and availability are confirmed directly with you an inquiry does not reserve a seat.
In-person classes are held in the Greater Philadelphia service area. When you submit an inquiry, we’ll share upcoming class locations and coordinate arrangements directly with you.
Yes. Students who complete the course receive an official U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) course completion card provided by your trainer.
No. None of the courses in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program is considered a certification. Completing OSHA 30 earns you a course completion card evidence you completed the training.
OSHA 30 provides more extensive training, but it is not an automatic substitute. You should always confirm the exact course requirements accepted by your employer, general contractor, project owner, or local jurisdiction before enrolling. If you have questions about which course fits your upcoming project, we are glad to help clarify.
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