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Free OSHA 30 Construction Exam Prep

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

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OSHA OSHA Training License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Master Safety Management FundamentalsYou are here

Learn safety management systems, the hierarchy of controls, leading/lagging indicators, and multi-employer worksite policies.

8
hours
2

Study Specialized Hazard Topics

Deep dive into crane safety, confined space entry, electrical safety, and fall protection planning for supervisors.

10
hours
3

Review Health Hazards & Ergonomics

Study silica, lead, asbestos exposure, noise standards, ergonomic risk factors, and medical surveillance requirements.

8
hours
4

Practice Accident Investigation & Final Review

Master root cause analysis methodology and take comprehensive practice exams.

4
hours
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Estimated total study time
30 hours
That's about 3 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OSHA 30 Construction Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirements
Additional Requirements
  • No prerequisites — recommended for supervisors and safety personnel
  • Must complete full 30-hour course curriculum
  • Course must be taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer
  • DOL card issued upon successful course completion
  • Trainer must update authorization every 4 years

OSHA 30 Construction Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-5 days for in-person; 1-2 weeks for self-paced online

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 retake of final assessment

Total Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost$50-200 total
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Free OSHA 30 Construction Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: Approximately 85%+ with adequate preparation. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

100 Practice Questions

Covers safety management, crane safety, confined spaces, and all 10 domains

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What You'll Study

15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

OSHA 30 Construction Exam Details

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Administered by OSHA / U.S. Department of Labor

Official Source
70% (varies by provider)
Passing Score
Module-based
Questions
30-hour
Hours
$50-200 (varies by provider)
Exam Fee
Study time: 30 hours (course duration) plus additional study
Prerequisites: None — designed for construction supervisors and safety personnel

Exam Content Breakdown

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

Safety Management15%

Safety management systems, safety culture, leading/lagging indicators, multi-employer policies, and emergency planning

Fall Protection12%

Fall protection planning, guardrails, PFAS, safety nets, controlled access zones, and steel erection requirements

Electrical Safety10%

GFCI, lockout/tagout, arc flash analysis, energy control programs, and qualified worker requirements

Scaffolding Safety10%

Scaffold types, suspended scaffolds, load capacity, training requirements, and erection safety

Excavation Safety8%

Soil classification, sloping ratios, shoring/shielding, and equipment near excavations

Crane Safety10%

Operator certification, lift planning, load charts, safety devices, and tower crane requirements

Confined Spaces8%

Permit-required confined spaces, atmospheric testing, entry permits, and rescue planning

Accident Investigation10%

Root cause analysis, investigation methodology, near-miss investigation, and accident causation models

Health Hazards10%

Silica, lead, asbestos, noise exposure, biological hazards, and medical surveillance

Ergonomics7%

Ergonomic risk factors, manual lifting, vibration hazards, and musculoskeletal disorder prevention

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15 Chapters

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