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Our mission is to make safety training accessible and effective. This blog brings together the latest industry news, regulatory updates, best practices, and training insights to help employers and workers create safer job sites. Explore our newest articles below and check back regularly for fresh content.
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What Is the Cost of a Train the Trainer Course?
The cost of a Train the Trainer course depends on the topic, the language, and where your team works. At Hard Hat Training, our Train the Trainer programs can range anywhere f…
How to Become a Heavy Equipment Operator
Becoming a heavy equipment operator starts with the right training, a clear look at job requirements, and a plan for building experience over time. This guide covers what the …
Does OSHA 30 Expire? Renewal Explained
OSHA 30 does not expire under federal rules. Once you complete OSHA 30 Outreach training, your card has no federal expiration date. However, employers, project owners, states,…
What Is an OSHA Card? DOL Card Requirements Explained
DOL cards (also called OSHA cards) are issued through OSHA Outreach training courses and distributed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). OSHA cards are sometimes casually r…
What Is NFPA 70E? Electrical Safety Standard Explained
Workplace electrical hazards are some of the most serious risks workers face. The construction industry has the highest number of electrical fatalities, but electrical hazards…
How to Drive a Forklift
Forklifts are vital to material handling in many workplaces, but operating powered industrial trucks requires appropriate training, workplace knowledge, and hands-on evaluatio…
HAZWOPER: What You Should Know
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is the OSHA standard that governs how workers are trained and protected when they handle hazardous substances at c…
What Is OSHA? Meaning, Standards, and Training Explained
OSHA is the federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards in the United States. Created to help prevent workplace injuries, illnes…
What Is OSHA 30? Training Requirements and Benefits Explained
OSHA 30 is a 30-hour safety training course built for supervisors and workers who carry more safety responsibility on the job. It goes deeper than the basic OSHA 10 course and…
What Does OSHA 10 Training Cover?
OSHA 10 is a 10-hour introductory safety course delivered through OSHA's Outreach Training Program. It teaches entry-level workers how to recognize common jobsite hazards, und…
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 mor…
Aerial Lift Fall Protection Guide: OSHA Standards and Best Practices
What OSHA says about fall protection when working on an aerial lift depends on the type of lift being used. Boom-supported lifts and vertical scissor lifts fall under differen…
