10 & 30 HOUR OSHA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
10 & 30 HOUR OSHA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

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    Can the training be accomplished online?

    Yes, if the OSHA Training Institute has provided that organization an exemption. For a current listing of sites having authorized programs, email the OSHA Outreach Training Program Coordinator at outreach@dol.gov

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    Must the trainer deliver the training in person?

    Yes, unless an exemption has been given by the OSHA Training Institute

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    Are guest trainers permitted?

    Authorized trainers may use others who have topic expertise to help conduct classes. The authorized trainer must design and coordinate the course, teach more contact hours than anyone else, attend all sessions to answer questions, ensure topics are adequately covered, and document student attendance.

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    Is there a maximum class size for an OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Construction or General Industry class?

    Yes. Class size is limited to 40 students under normal circumstances. If a planned training class will exceed 40 students, the trainer must contact their Outreach Training Program Coordinator prior to the class to receive permission to hold the class and receive student cards.

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    How do I register to attend an OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Construction or General Industry class?

    For a limited number of free classes offered by the State of Nevada go to the SCATS website. Please note that seating in these classes is limited.

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    How can I locate Outreach Trainers and training for either myself or my employees?

    Go to the Outreach Trainers website. This website was established as part of an OSHA Training Institute grant. OSHA encourages all authorized outreach trainers to add their profile and training schedules to this site. This site allows individuals and organizations to search by type of training or geographically for trainers and training to assist them in meeting their training needs. OSHA refers the website to persons looking for outreach training.

    In addition, check to see if the trainer has registered to conduct these classes in the Trainers section.

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    Who will enforce these Nevada statutes?

    Nevada OSHA Enforcement.

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    What are the responsibilities of a general contractor who has employees, regarding his own employees and those of the sub-contractors under this statute?

    The general contractor must comply with all requirements of the statute for their employees only.

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    Under this statute, what are the responsibilities of an owner builder general contractor or sole proprietor having no employees regarding their sub-contractor’s employees?

    An employer only has responsibility for their own employees (no employees no responsibility). They are not responsible for employees of subcontractors under this statute.

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    Can an employer make this required training a “Condition of Employment” prior to hiring a new employee?

    Generally speaking, an employer may legally do so according to the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner. An employer may require a prospective employee to present their OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Course Completion card or proof of training prior to hiring them. In this situation, the costs associated with obtaining this training could lie with the prospective employee.

    Since this question again involves labor law, employers should contact one of the two Nevada Offices of the Labor Commissioner (Las Vegas (702) 486-2650 and Carson City (775) 687-4850) for more specific guidance.