Does OSHA 10 Expire? What Workers Should Know

Federal OSHA does not assign an expiration date to OSHA 10 Outreach course completion cards. However, employers, project owners, states, or local jurisdictions may require more recent training.

This guide walks through what OSHA 10 training covers, how DOL cards work, how OSHA 10 compares to OSHA 30, and what to do if your employer or jobsite wants you to refresh your training even though your card technically has not expired. Hard Hat Training provides access to OSHA-authorized Outreach courses through 360training and offers OSHA-aligned safety training options for additional workplace safety education.

OSHA 10 Training and DOL Cards Explained

The OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training course is intended to provide entry-level workers with introductory information about recognizing and preventing common workplace hazards. It is a voluntary federal program, though many states, cities, and employers have made it a practical requirement for construction and general industry jobs.

Completing an OSHA Outreach Training course does not result in an ‘OSHA certification.’ After successful completion of an OSHA-authorized Outreach Training course, eligible participants receive an Official OSHA DOL Card. Any separate Certificate of Completion should be described independently and should not be presented as the DOL Card.

Official OSHA DOL cards are issued through authorized Outreach trainers after successful course completion. Delivery procedures and timing depend on the authorized course provider. According to OSHA , only OSHA-authorized trainers can issue these cards, so it is worth confirming your trainer or provider is on OSHA's authorized list before you enroll.

Choosing the Right OSHA Training

The OSHA Outreach Training Program includes 10-hour and 30-hour course options for Construction and General Industry. Picking the right one depends on your role and your industry.

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction : Generally intended for entry-level construction workers. Covers common hazards like falls, electrical dangers, and struck-by incidents specific to construction sites. Our OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training course covers this curriculum online.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry : Generally intended for entry-level workers outside construction, such as warehouse, manufacturing, or facility roles. Our OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training course applies the same 10-hour format to general industry hazards.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction : Typically intended for supervisors, foremen, or workers with safety responsibilities on a construction site. Provides more extensive Outreach Training for workers with supervisory or safety responsibilities. Our OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training course is built for this audience.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry : The general industry counterpart to OSHA 30 construction, aimed at supervisors and safety-responsible workers in non-construction settings. Our OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training course covers it.

OSHA 10 is generally intended for entry-level workers, while OSHA 30 is generally intended for supervisors and workers with safety responsibilities. Confirm the required course with your employer, project owner, or applicable jurisdiction before enrolling.

The OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour Construction and General Industry Outreach Training courses have been reviewed and authorized by OSHA for online distribution. OSHA-authorized Outreach training courses are provided in partnership with 360training.

How Long Does OSHA 10 Last?

Federal OSHA does not assign an expiration date to OSHA 10 Outreach course-completion cards. Employers, project owners, states, or local jurisdictions may impose separate recency or retraining requirements, so you should follow their specific instructions. Depending on the requirement and current OSHA Outreach policies, you may be directed to complete updated Outreach Training.

One practical note on replacement cards: Replacement-card requests are governed by current OSHA Outreach Training Program policies. Contact the original authorized trainer or course provider for current eligibility and request procedures.

Does an OSHA 30 Card Expire?

Similar to the 10-Hour course, federal OSHA does not assign an expiration date to OSHA 30 Outreach course-completion cards. Employers, project owners, states, or local jurisdictions may impose separate recency or retraining requirements.

Some jurisdictions build this into their own local requirements. New York City, for example, requires an OSHA 30 card used toward its Site Safety Training (SST) program to be no older than five years at the time of application, even though the federal card itself never expires.

Workers may also have questions about 40-hour HAZWOPER training, which is governed by different training requirements from OSHA Outreach Training. Workers covered by applicable HAZWOPER training requirements may be required to complete annual refresher training. The required training depends on the worker’s duties and the applicable regulation. You can learn more through our page on OSHA 40 expiration , which covers HAZWOPER's refresher requirements in detail.

Retaking or Updating OSHA Outreach Training

To recap: OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards do not expire at the federal level, but some employers, project owners, states, and local jurisdictions may require updated training after a specified period.

Hard Hat Training provides access to online training options that may help workers address employer or jobsite training requirements. We provide access to OSHA-authorized 10-hour and 30-hour Outreach Training courses provided in partnership with 360training. If updated Outreach Training is required, review the applicable employer or jurisdictional instructions and confirm current eligibility and card-issuance procedures before enrolling. Hard Hat Training also offers OSHA-aligned, awareness-level safety training options. These courses are not OSHA-authorized Outreach Training and do not provide an Official OSHA DOL Card. Get started today!