OSHA 10-hour courses are designed to provide basic safety and health information to workers and employees in the construction and general industry. The courses cover a wide range of topics related to workplace safety, including hazard recognition, avoidance, and prevention.

The OSHA 10-hour course for general industry covers topics such as:

1. Introduction to OSHA
2. Walking and Working Surfaces
3. Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans
4. Electrical Safety
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. Hazard Communication
7. Machine Guarding
8. Materials Handling
9. Bloodborne Pathogens
10. Ergonomics

The OSHA 10-hour course for construction covers topics such as:

1. Introduction to OSHA
2. Focus Four Hazards (falls, electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in/between)
3. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
4. Health Hazards in Construction
5. Cranes and Rigging
6. Stairways and Ladders
7. Tools – Hand and Power
8. Scaffolds
9. Excavations
10. Concrete and Masonry

The courses are usually taught by OSHA-authorized trainers and are available online or in-person. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a course completion card that is recognized by OSHA as proof of training.