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Complete OSHA 10 Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about construction safety certification
Updated January 2026 · 12 min read
Quick Summary
OSHA 10 is a 10-hour safety training course for construction workers. Cost: $30-$70. Duration: 2 days. Valid for life.
What is OSHA 10?
The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety course provides entry-level workers with awareness of common job-site hazards and prevention methods.
- 10 hours of instruction
- Covers 10 safety modules
- Final exam required
- DOL completion card issued
Who Needs OSHA 10?
- Construction workers
- Laborers and helpers
- Entry-level tradespeople
- Anyone working on construction sites
- Required in some states/cities
What's Covered
10 mandatory and elective topics:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Fall protection
- Electrical safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard communication
- Scaffolding
- Materials handling
- Plus 3 elective topics
How to Get Certified
Step-by-step process:
- Find OSHA-authorized trainer
- Complete 10-hour course (2 days typical)
- Pass final exam (70% required)
- Receive DOL completion card (4-6 weeks)
Cost & Duration
- Cost: $30-$70 (varies by provider)
- Duration: 10 hours (usually 2 days)
- Online or in-person options
- Valid for life (no expiration)