OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry – IASP, US

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Course is designed for workers, supervisors, and safety professionals who hold responsibility for workplace safety in the construction sector.

This comprehensive program emphasizes hazard identification, prevention, and control, along with in-depth knowledge of OSHA standards relevant to construction operations. It helps participants develop the practical skills required to reduce workplace risks and maintain safety compliance.

The course requires a minimum of 30 instructional hours, ensuring well-rounded coverage of essential safety topics for the construction environment.

Upon completion, learners gain a solid foundation in construction safety practices and are better equipped to promote a culture of safety and compliance within their organizations.

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Safety Course: Highlights Table
Course level OSHA Course – IASP,USA
Duration 30 Hours
Eligibility Recommend Minimum Standard of English
Course Fee SAR 999/- + VAT (Including all cost)
Course Offer Get 2 FREE (CPD, UK) Courses
Suitable For Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety Coordinators, Safety Specialists, Any Safety Professionals
Training Mode Classroom, E-learning/Distance Education/Online

About IASP: The International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP) is a globally recognized organization that delivers training, consultancy services, and third-party certifications designed to validate professional competence in workplace safety.

IASP’s mission is to offer innovative and advanced training programs that go beyond basic OSHA compliance—empowering safety professionals to perform their roles with confidence, expertise, and proven competence.

Through its extensive range of OSHA-accredited programs, IASP equips individuals with industry-level knowledge and best practices in occupational safety, ensuring safer workplaces and enhanced professional growth across all sectors.

The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry course is designed for workers and professionals with safety responsibilities in the construction sector. The training focuses on hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, aligned with OSHA standards. The program requires a minimum of 30 hours of instructional learning.


Topic Requirements

Mandatory – 15 Hours

1. Introduction to OSHA – 2 Hours
Covers workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and procedures for filing a complaint. It includes essential safety and health resources, a sample fatality and catastrophe report, a material safety data sheet, and OSHA Form 300 for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Training materials include instructor guides, PowerPoint slides, handouts, and interactive activities.

2. Managing Safety and Health – 2 Hours
Covers workplace safety programs, inspections, accident prevention, management commitment, employee involvement, hazard control, investigation methods, and effective communication techniques.

3. OSHA Focus Four Hazards – 6 Hours
As most construction fatalities are caused by these hazards, a minimum of one hour and 15 minutes must be dedicated to falls, and at least 30 minutes to each remaining hazard:

  • Falls (minimum 1 hour 15 minutes)

  • Electrocution

  • Struck-by (e.g., falling objects, vehicles, cranes)

  • Caught-in or Between (e.g., trench or equipment hazards)

Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn to:

  • Identify and describe major hazards

  • Apply control and prevention methods

  • Protect themselves from these hazards

  • Recognize employer responsibilities under OSHA standards

4. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – 2 Hours
Covers selection, use, and maintenance of PPE to ensure worker safety.

5. Health Hazards in Construction – 2 Hours
Explores topics such as noise exposure, hazard communication, and crystalline silica control.

6. Stairways and Ladders – 1 Hour
Covers safe practices and OSHA requirements related to stairways and ladders in construction environments.


Elective – 12 Hours

At least 12 hours of training must be completed from the topics below (minimum of six topics; each topic must be at least 30 minutes):

  • Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Confined Space Entry

  • Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

  • Ergonomics

  • Excavations

  • Fire Protection and Prevention

  • Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

  • Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations

  • Powered Industrial Vehicles

  • Safety and Health Programs

  • Scaffolds

  • Steel Erection

  • Tools – Hand and Power

  • Welding and Cutting


Assessment Criteria

Learners are assessed externally via Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) after completing the required study hours.

  • A minimum score of 70% is required to pass and earn certification.

  • If unsuccessful, learners must retake the assessment to achieve the passing grade.