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Key Facts: OSHA 30 Exam

30 hrs

Required Training Hours

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 / 1910

4+ days

Minimum Training Days

OSHA minimum requirement

~95%

Completion Rate

Students completing all modules

$175–$350

Typical Course Fee

OSHA-authorized trainer pricing

5 years

Recommended Renewal

Industry standard

200+

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The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course is a 30-hour training program (not a single-sitting exam) covering major workplace safety standards under 29 CFR 1910. The course includes required topics — OSH Act/worker rights, walking/working surfaces, emergency egress, HazCom/GHS, PPE, recordkeeping — plus elective topics from electrical safety, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, materials handling, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, and process safety management. Completion earns the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card, typically valid for 5 years.

About the OSHA 30 Exam

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training covers workplace safety and health regulations under 29 CFR 1910. Topics include the OSH Act, hazard communication/GHS, PPE, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined spaces, fire protection, machine guarding, materials handling, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, and more. Completion earns the OSHA 30-Hour card recognized by employers nationwide.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

30 hours (multiple sessions)

Passing Score

Course completion (no pass/fail score)

Exam Fee

$175–$350 (varies by authorized trainer) (OSHA / OSHA-Authorized Trainers (OTI Education Centers))

OSHA 30 Exam Content Outline

15%

OSH Act, Recordkeeping & Worker Rights

General Duty Clause, OSHA penalties, worker rights (inspect, refuse unsafe work, report injuries), injury/illness recordkeeping under 29 CFR 1904, multi-employer worksites

15%

Hazard Communication & GHS

HazCom 2012 (29 CFR 1910.1200), GHS pictograms and signal words, 16-section SDS, container labeling requirements, hierarchy of controls

15%

PPE, Walking-Working Surfaces & Fire Protection

PPE selection and hazard assessment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, housekeeping, fire extinguisher types (PASS), emergency action plans, evacuation procedures

20%

Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety & Machine Guarding

29 CFR 1910.147 LOTO procedures, authorized vs. affected employees, stored energy control, electrical hazard recognition, grounding, GFCIs, point-of-operation guarding, guard types

15%

Confined Spaces & Materials Handling

Permit-required confined space entry (29 CFR 1910.146), atmosphere testing sequence, attendant/entrant/entry supervisor roles, sling inspection, rigging, safe stacking

20%

Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ergonomics & PSM

Written respiratory protection program, fit testing, APF, supplied-air vs. air-purifying respirators; BBP exposure control plan, universal precautions, HBV vaccine; ergonomic risk factors; PSM 14 elements, PHA, MOC

How to Pass the OSHA 30 Exam

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  • Passing score: Course completion (no pass/fail score)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 30 hours (multiple sessions)
  • Exam fee: $175–$350 (varies by authorized trainer)

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OSHA 30 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the hierarchy of controls in order: Elimination → Substitution → Engineering Controls → Administrative Controls → PPE. OSHA tests this hierarchy across multiple topic areas (HazCom, ergonomics, LOTO, respiratory protection)
2For lockout/tagout (1910.147): know the difference between authorized employees (perform LOTO), affected employees (operate equipment), and other employees (work in the area). Attendants in confined spaces NEVER enter the space
3Memorize the atmosphere testing order for confined spaces: (1) oxygen content, (2) flammable/combustible gases, (3) toxic contaminants. The acceptable O2 range is 19.5–23.5%
4HazCom/GHS pictograms: know what each symbol means — especially the exclamation mark (irritant), skull/crossbones (acute toxicity), and flame (flammable). Signal words: 'Danger' for more severe hazards, 'Warning' for less severe
5For electrical safety: Class C fires (energized electrical) require a CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher — NEVER water. Know GFCI requirements for construction and wet locations
6OSHA reporting timelines: fatality or in-patient hospitalization of 3+ workers = report within 8 hours. Amputation or loss of an eye = report within 24 hours. Both go to the nearest OSHA area office or 1-800-321-OSHA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course?

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course is a voluntary training program administered by OSHA-authorized trainers (OTI Education Centers). It provides workers and supervisors with comprehensive training on workplace safety and health hazards covered under 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards. Completion earns an OSHA 30-Hour wallet card recognized by employers nationwide.

Is there a written test for the OSHA 30-Hour card?

There is no single national written exam for the OSHA 30-Hour card. Individual training providers may administer quizzes or knowledge checks as part of their curriculum, but the card is earned by completing all required contact hours with an OSHA-authorized trainer — not by passing a standardized test.

How long does the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training take?

The course requires a minimum of 30 contact hours. OSHA requires it be completed over at least 4 days, with no more than 7.5 hours of training per day. The course includes required topics (OSH Act, HazCom, PPE, recordkeeping, walking/working surfaces, egress) plus elective topics chosen by the trainer from an approved list.

What topics are covered in OSHA 30-Hour General Industry?

Required topics include: Introduction to OSHA, walking/working surfaces, exit routes/emergency action plans, electrical (introduction), PPE, and hazard communication. Elective topics (trainer selects) typically include lockout/tagout, confined spaces, machine guarding, materials handling, fire protection, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, and process safety management.

How much does the OSHA 30-Hour card cost?

Course fees vary by provider and format. In-person courses typically cost $175–$350. Online OSHA 30-Hour courses (through OSHA-authorized online providers) often cost $149–$189. Employers frequently pay for the course as it demonstrates commitment to safety compliance.

How long is the OSHA 30-Hour card valid?

The OSHA 30-Hour card itself does not have an official expiration date printed on it. However, many employers and contractors require renewal every 5 years to ensure workers stay current with updated standards. Some states (like New York construction) mandate OSHA 30 for certain roles without specifying renewal periods — always check your state or employer requirements.

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