Difference Between OSHA 30-Hour & OSHA 10-Hour

Aspect OSHA 10-Hour OSHA 30-Hour
Purpose Basic safety training for workers Advanced safety training for supervisors, safety managers, and site leaders
Target Audience Entry-level workers or staff-level employees Management-level professionals in construction, mining, etc.
Content Depth Covers essential topics like fall hazards, PPE, electrical safety, and etc. Covers all OSHA 10 topics in more depth + additional topics
Course Structure Short and introductory In-depth and comprehensive
Course Duration Minimum of 2 days (10 hours) Minimum of 4 days (30 hours)
Delivery Mode Online and in-person (max 7.5 hrs/day) Online and in-person (max 7.5 hrs/day)
Trainer Discretion No fixed syllabus; depends on OSHA-authorized trainer Same as 10-Hour, but includes more topics and deeper coverage
Validity Period Complete within 6 months Complete within 6 months
Certification OSHA 10-Hour Certificate + DOL card OSHA 30-Hour Certificate + DOL card
Prerequisite for 30-Hour Not required Can be pursued directly without 10-Hour
Career Impact Enhances employability for high-risk job roles Increases eligibility for promotions and leadership roles
DOL Card Delivery 2–4 weeks after course completion 2–4 weeks after course completion
Aspect OSHA 10-Hour OSHA 30-Hour

Purpose

Target Audience

Content Depth

Course Structure

Course Duration

Delivery Mode

Trainer Discretion

Validity Period

Certification

Prerequisite for 30-Hour

Career Impact

DOL Card Delivery

Basic safety training for workers

Entry-level workers or staff-level employees

Covers essential topics like fall hazards, PPE, electrical safety, and etc.

Short and introductory

Minimum of 2 days (10 hours)

Online and in-person (max 7.5 hrs/day)

No fixed syllabus; depends on OSHA-authorized trainer

Complete within 6 months

OSHA 10-Hour Certificate + DOL card

Not required

Enhances employability for high-risk job roles

2–4 weeks after course completion

Advanced safety training for supervisors, safety managers, and site leaders

Management-level professionals in construction, mining, etc.

Covers all OSHA 10 topics in more depth + additional topics

In-depth and comprehensive

Minimum of 4 days (30 hours)

Online and in-person (max 7.5 hrs/day)

Same as 10-Hour, but includes more topics and deeper coverage

Complete within 6 months

OSHA 30-Hour Certificate + DOL card

Can be pursued directly without 10-Hour

Increases eligibility for promotions and leadership roles

2–4 weeks after course completion

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