Here at Training OSHA, we understand that what you need out of a training experience can differ. Because of this, we provide a wide range of safety training formats to help you get the most of your training experience. 

While some companies offer “free online training,” they typically do not meet OSHA’s requirements for adequate safety training. Even OSHA’s own free training courses do not qualify. While they can be helpful for understanding general information and basic principles, they will not hold up in an OSHA investigation. 

When you are choosing the type of safety training to receive, don’t settle for the bare minimum information just because it is “free.” Here at Safety Provisions, we offer in-depth affordable OSHA-compliant online trainings that typically require between 1 – 3 hours to complete.

The highest level of training for hazmat incidents under OSHA regulations is “Hazardous Materials Specialist,” otherwise known as a HAZMAT specialist. The duty of the HAZMAT specialist is to oversee a team in removing hazardous materials after toxic incidents occur.

Confined space training is not explicitly required annually. OSHA states that confined space training must occur before an employee’s first entrance into a confined space, of course, as well as prior to any change in assigned duties. Training should also be conducted if a permit-required confined space presents a hazard that employees have not been trained on. If the employer has reason to believe that there is an inadequacy in the employee’s knowledge or use of confined space safety procedures, safety training will be required. So, although OSHA does not specifically require annual confined space training, it is likely that confined space training would occur annually based on their other qualifications.

While no one OSHA training will bring down your insurance costs, reducing the number of worker’s compensation claims from your company can decrease your base premium rate. Fostering an environment of safety for your company can lead to fewer employee illnesses or injuries, meaning the insurance company pays out fewer claims.

The costs of OSHA-compliant trainings may vary greatly depending on the length and quality of the course. While you can even find free trainings, remember that the purpose of safety training is, first and foremost, to keep your employees safe. Beyond that, certifications of safety training can be handy in the event of an OSHA inspection. Simply providing employees with the cheapest training option won’t benefit anyone.