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OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Training

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OSHA OSHA Training License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Master Required Topics (OSH Act, HazCom, PPE, Recordkeeping)

These topics appear in every OSHA 30 course. Focus on worker rights (inspect, refuse, report without retaliation), the hierarchy of controls, GHS pictograms and the 16-section SDS, OSHA recordkeeping thresholds, and OSHA penalty categories.

8
hours
2

Study Physical Hazard Standards (LOTO, Electrical, Machine Guarding, Confined Spaces)

Learn the LOTO sequence (notify, isolate, apply LOTO, verify), the confined space atmosphere testing order (O2 → flammable → toxic), machine guard types, and GFCI/grounding requirements for electrical safety.

10
hours
3

Study Health and Environmental Topics (BBP, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics)

Understand the BBP Exposure Control Plan and universal precautions, respiratory protection APF values and fit testing requirements, and ergonomic risk factors and the General Duty Clause enforcement approach.

7
hours
4

Review Materials Handling, PITs, and PSM

Study sling inspection criteria, forklift stability triangle and load center concepts, and the 14 PSM elements with focus on PHA revalidation schedules, MOC triggers, and incident investigation timelines.

5
hours
5

Complete 200 Practice Questions

Work through all 4 question batches. Aim for 80%+ on each set. Review every missed question — most OSHA 30 knowledge checks focus on specific regulatory numbers (distances, percentages, timeframes) and procedural sequences.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
40 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OSHA 30-GI Exam?

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Age
No minimum age requirement (varies by state/employer)
Education
None required
Experience
No prior safety experience required
Additional Requirements
  • Training must be completed with an OSHA-authorized trainer or OTI Education Center
  • Minimum 30 contact hours required; maximum 7.5 hours per day
  • Course must be completed over a minimum of 4 days
  • Students must attend in person or through an approved online OSHA outreach provider

OSHA 30-GI Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4–7 days (minimum 30 contact hours over at least 4 days)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

OSHA OTI Education Centers / OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Providers

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

No standardized retake policy — students who do not complete required hours must redo the incomplete portions. Individual trainers may have their own quiz retake policies.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$175–$350 (typical OSHA-authorized trainer fee)
Total Estimated Cost$175–$350 all-in (no separate application or licensing fees)
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What You'll Study

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OSHA 30-GI Exam Details

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Training

Administered by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) / OTI Education Centers

Official Source
Course completion required (no standardized written exam)
Passing Score
No
Questions
30
Hours
$175–$350 (varies by authorized trainer)
Exam Fee
Study time: 30 hours (required training contact hours)
Prerequisites: None — open to any worker or supervisor in general industry
Valid for: No official expiration; many employers require renewal every 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) / OTI Education Centers content outline

OSH Act, Worker Rights & RecordkeepingRequired

Introduction to OSHA, General Duty Clause, worker rights to inspect/report/refuse unsafe work, 29 CFR 1904 recordkeeping, multi-employer worksites, OSHA penalties

Walking/Working Surfaces & Emergency EgressRequired

Slip/trip/fall hazards, ladders, scaffolding, housekeeping, emergency action plans, exit route requirements, evacuation procedures

Hazard Communication (GHS)Required

HazCom 2012 standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), GHS pictograms, signal words (Danger/Warning), 16-section SDS, container labeling, employee training requirements

Personal Protective EquipmentRequired

Hierarchy of controls, PPE selection and hazard assessment, eye/face/head/hand/foot/hearing protection, PPE training and documentation

Electrical Safety (Introduction)Required

Electrical hazard recognition, shock and arc flash hazards, GFCIs, lockout/tagout overview, safe work practices around energized equipment

Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)Elective

Energy control procedures, authorized vs. affected vs. other employees, stored energy types, group lockout, periodic inspections

Confined Spaces (1910.146)Elective

Permit-required vs. non-permit spaces, atmosphere testing sequence (O2 → flammable → toxic), attendant/entrant/entry supervisor duties, non-entry rescue

Machine Guarding (1910.212-219)Elective

Point-of-operation guarding, fixed/interlocked/adjustable/self-adjusting guards, abrasive wheels, power transmission apparatus, presence-sensing devices

Materials Handling & Storage (1910.176-184)Elective

Safe storage and stacking, manual lifting technique, sling types and inspection, rigging, overhead crane pre-shift inspection

Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030)Elective

Exposure Control Plan, universal precautions, engineering vs. work practice controls, HBV vaccine offer, post-exposure evaluation, regulated waste, biohazard labels

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)Elective

Written program, PLHCP medical evaluation, annual fit testing, APF values, supplied-air vs. air-purifying respirators, SCBA for IDLH, NIOSH approval

Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)Elective

Operator training and refresher triggers, pre-shift inspection, stability triangle, load center, rated capacity, seat belt, tip-over response

ErgonomicsElective

MSD risk factors (repetition, force, awkward posture, contact stress, vibration), General Duty Clause enforcement, engineering controls as first line of defense

Process Safety Management (1910.119)Elective

14 PSM elements, PHA/HAZOP methodology, Management of Change (MOC), PSSR, incident investigation within 48 hours, compliance audits every 3 years

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