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OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification

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OSHA OSHA Training License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Learn OSHA Standards & Worker RightsYou are here

Understand the OSH Act, General Duty Clause, worker rights, employer responsibilities, and the hierarchy of controls.

3
hours
2

Study the Focus Four Hazards

Master fall protection, electrical safety, struck-by prevention, and caught-in/between hazard recognition and avoidance.

4
hours
3

Review Scaffolding, Excavation & PPE

Study scaffold types and inspection, soil classification and trench protection, and PPE selection and use.

3
hours
4

Practice with Free Questions

Take practice exams covering all course topics to prepare for the final assessment.

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Estimated total study time
12 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OSHA 10 Construction Exam?

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Age
Education
No education requirements
Additional Requirements
  • No prerequisites — open to all construction workers
  • Must complete full 10-hour course curriculum
  • Course must be taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer
  • DOL card issued upon successful course completion

OSHA 10 Construction Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-5 days for most candidates (10-hour course)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

OSHA-authorized trainers (in-person and online)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Varies by provider — most allow at least one retake of the final assessment

Total Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost$25-100 total
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Reported exam pass rate: Approximately 90%+ with adequate preparation. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

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What You'll Study

9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

OSHA 10 Construction Exam Details

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Administered by OSHA / U.S. Department of Labor

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70% (varies by provider)
Passing Score
Module-based
Questions
10-hour
Hours
$25-100 (varies by provider)
Exam Fee
Study time: 10 hours (course duration) plus practice
Prerequisites: None — open to all construction workers

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official OSHA / U.S. Department of Labor content outline

OSHA Standards & Worker Rights15%

OSH Act, General Duty Clause, worker rights and responsibilities, inspection procedures, and violation types

Fall Protection15%

6-foot rule, guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, ladder safety, and fall clearance calculations

Electrical Safety12%

GFCI protection, lockout/tagout, power line clearance, arc flash, and tool inspection

Scaffolding Safety12%

Scaffold types, inspection, load ratings, guardrails, and competent person requirements

Excavation Safety10%

Soil classification (A, B, C), sloping/shoring/shielding, access/egress, and spoil pile management

PPE10%

Hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and employer PPE responsibilities

Hazard Communication10%

GHS labels, Safety Data Sheets, HazCom program, silica, and asbestos awareness

Struck-By & Caught-In Hazards16%

Falling/flying/rolling/swinging objects, unguarded machinery, cave-ins, and equipment safety

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Complete exam coverage

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What's Next After the OSHA 10 Construction?

After passing the OSHA 10 Construction, you can pursue these career paths

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