Safirst teaches OSHA 10-hour construction classes in both English and Spanish. Our trainers are authorized through the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers at Arizona State University and the University of California San Diego.
We run roughly 25 OSHA 10-hour and 20 OSHA 30-hour classes every year, and we’ve trained hundreds and hundreds of construction workers. Here’s what we want every worker and employer to know about the OSHA 10 card before signing up for a class.
What the OSHA 10 card is, and what it isn’t
The OSHA 10-hour card is awareness-level training for the construction industry. It gives workers a deeper understanding of construction hazards and a solid foundation of safety knowledge that helps them stay safer and grow their careers.
What it is not:
- Not a certification. The card shows a worker completed an awareness course. It doesn’t certify them to do any specific task.
- Not compliance by itself. It doesn’t satisfy the OSHA training required for your specific scope of work, like fall protection, scaffolds, cranes or confined spaces.
- Not required by federal OSHA. OSHA says it doesn’t mandate the course, though some states, cities and employers do. Many GCs require it as a minimum for everyone in the field.
Who should take OSHA 10, and who needs OSHA 30
| Course | Built for |
|---|---|
| OSHA 10-hour | Task-level field workers, project engineers and project coordinators with field duties, and anyone looking to advance in construction |
| OSHA 30-hour | Supervisors, superintendents, project managers and anyone with safety responsibility |
If you run crews or sign off on work, OSHA 10 isn’t the right course. Supervisors need the broader, deeper coverage of the 30-hour class.
How to spot a fake OSHA 10 class
Many workers pay for online "OSHA 10" classes that finish in an hour or two. Those aren’t authorized by the Department of Labor, and the card they print isn’t the real thing. OSHA itself warns about rising fraud around these courses.
Red flags to watch for:
- It’s fast. A 10-hour course can’t be completed in an hour or two.
- The trainer isn’t on OSHA’s list. Only authorized trainers can teach the course and issue a DOL card. OSHA publishes a public list of authorized trainers, including Spanish-language trainers.
- It guarantees a job. OSHA says the course doesn’t guarantee employment.
When in doubt, ask the trainer which OSHA Training Institute Education Center authorizes them.
Why one OSHA 10 class isn’t enough
A one-time 10-hour class is a starting point, not a safety program. Hazards change with every trade, every phase and every jobsite, and workers need training that keeps up.
Safirst ONE bridges the gap between holding an OSHA 10 card and having the training and resources to work safely every day:
- 50 OSHA-aligned courses in English and Spanish
- Trade-relevant content whether you’re a mechanical, steel erection or framing contractor
- Online and on demand, so crews train without pulling everyone off the job
- Certificates with QR verification and expiration alerts, filed automatically in the Safety Docs Locker
Your team shows up better prepared to perform safely on your jobsites, and you have the records to prove it.
Get a real OSHA 10 card, then keep training
Safirst runs authorized OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 classes in English and Spanish across Arizona. After the class, Safirst ONE keeps your crew learning with on-demand training, verifiable certificates and records that file themselves.
Book an OSHA 10 class with Safirst, or see how Safirst ONE builds on it for your whole team.
Frequently asked questions
No. It’s an awareness-level course completion card. It doesn’t certify a worker for any specific task or equipment.
Not on its own. OSHA standards require specific training based on the hazards of your work, such as fall protection or scaffolds.
Task-level workers and field staff like project engineers and coordinators. Supervisors, superintendents and PMs should take OSHA 30.
Yes. Safirst teaches OSHA 10 in both English and Spanish through authorized outreach trainers.
Check that the trainer appears on OSHA’s authorized trainer list. Be wary of any class that finishes in an hour or two.
