30 Hour Construction Safety and Health
Level 2 of the Construction safety career ladder. Master OSHA 29 CFR 1926 — 100% online, at your own pace.
What is the 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health?
The 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is a comprehensive, supervisory-level safety training course aligned with the OSHA Outreach Training Program that provides construction foremen, site supervisors, project managers, and safety officers with the in-depth knowledge they need to identify, evaluate, and control the full range of construction hazards governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Where the 10 Hour Construction program provides awareness-level training for workers, the 30 Hour program delivers the comprehensive hazard knowledge and site-management competencies that supervisory personnel need to protect their crews, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead safety on active construction sites.
The program dedicates 20 hours to mandatory core modules covering every major construction hazard category: the OSHA Focus Four hazards (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, electrocution) that account for approximately 60 percent of all construction fatalities, plus scaffolding and working at heights (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L), excavation and trenching (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), cranes, derricks, and lifting operations (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC), electrical safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart K), fire prevention and emergency management, personal protective equipment (29 CFR 1926 Subpart E), and the supervisory responsibilities for hazard communication, site inspection, and OSHA compliance documentation. An additional 10 hours of specialised modules allow participants to explore advanced topics including confined space entry, demolition safety, construction industrial hygiene (silica, lead, asbestos, noise), ergonomics, and traffic management.
The 30 Hour Construction Safety card is widely recognised as the industry-standard credential for construction supervisors. Many general contractors, project owners, and construction management firms require the 30 Hour card for any personnel with supervisory authority on a construction site. In New York City, Local Law 196 specifically requires Site Safety Supervisors to complete 62 hours of training, of which the OSHA-aligned 30 Hour Construction program forms the foundation. Multiple states and municipal jurisdictions reference the 30 Hour program in their construction safety regulations and project specifications.
All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams live sessions and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS), with open enrolment throughout 2026 and flexible scheduling designed for active construction professionals who cannot leave the job site for classroom training. Upon successful completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript, all verifiable by employers through amiosp.com/student-verifications.
What you'll be able to do
- 01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards, including employer obligations, supervisor responsibilities, the competent person requirement, and the multi-employer citation policy that governs worksite safety accountability.
- 02 Identify, evaluate, and prioritise the full range of construction site hazards, including the Focus Four (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, electrocution), scaffolding hazards (Subpart L), excavation and trench hazards (Subpart P), crane and lifting hazards (Subpart CC), and electrical hazards (Subpart K).
- 03 Apply fall protection requirements under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, including the selection and inspection of guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, and the development of site-specific fall protection plans as a competent person.
- 04 Conduct pre-task hazard assessments, daily site safety inspections, and toolbox talk briefings that identify the specific hazards of each work activity and communicate the required controls to work crews before tasks begin.
- 05 Evaluate excavation and trenching operations per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, including soil classification by visual and manual tests, selection of appropriate protective systems (sloping, benching, shoring, trench boxes), and daily competent-person inspections before worker entry.
- 06 Assess crane and lifting operations for compliance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, including load chart interpretation, ground conditions evaluation, swing radius hazards, signal person requirements, and critical lift planning.
- 07 Implement scaffolding safety requirements per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L, including capacity verification, platform construction standards, access requirements, fall protection on scaffolds, and the competent person inspection protocol before each work shift.
- 08 Manage hazard communication compliance per 29 CFR 1926.59 / 1910.1200, including Safety Data Sheet accessibility, GHS container labeling, chemical inventory maintenance, and worker right-to-know training.
Who should take this program?
The 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health programme is designed for construction personnel who have supervisory, leadership, compliance, or safety-management responsibilities on construction projects. The programme provides comprehensive safety knowledge appropriate for individuals responsible for directing work activities, enforcing safety requirements, conducting inspections, and maintaining compliance with OSHA construction standards.
- Construction site foremen, crew leaders, lead hands, and general foremen who supervise construction crews and coordinate daily work activities.
- Project superintendents and assistant superintendents responsible for site operations, subcontractor coordination, productivity management, and construction safety oversight.
- Construction project managers and assistant project managers who have responsibility for project safety performance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Site safety officers, safety coordinators, HSE personnel, and construction safety representatives responsible for implementing and monitoring project safety programmes.
- Competent persons designated for specialised activities such as fall protection, scaffolding, excavation and trenching, crane operations, and other high-risk construction work.
- Contractor safety representatives responsible for coordinating safety compliance on multi-employer construction sites involving multiple contractors and subcontractors.
- New or aspiring construction supervisors seeking to obtain the industry-recognised 30 Hour Construction Safety credential before assuming formal supervisory responsibilities.
- Construction workers who have previously completed a 10 Hour Construction Safety programme and wish to advance their knowledge to the supervisory level.
- Owners of small construction businesses and contractor organisations who require a stronger understanding of OSHA compliance obligations and construction risk management practices.
- Professionals transitioning into construction leadership, project supervision, or safety management roles who require comprehensive knowledge of construction hazard recognition and control.
Entry requirements
The 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health program is designed to be accessible to all construction professionals with supervisory responsibilities or aspirations:What will you study?
16 modules in two parts: 8 core modules and 8 elective modules.
Core modules
8 modules · 20 hoursElective modules
8 modules · 10 hoursStandards and frameworks you'll work with
Official sources, linked for reference- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction standards · OSHA
- OSHA Recommended Practices Safety and health programs · OSHA
- OSHA Focus Four Falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and electrocution · OSHA
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication · OSHA
- ISO 45001 OH&S management systems · ISO
- ACGIH TLVs Occupational exposure limits · ACGIH
How is the program assessed?
One online, open-book exam at the end of the program, taken through your assigned student portal. Score 70% or higher to pass — your result is emailed to you straight after the exam.
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1Enrol and get access Join live sessions on Microsoft Teams and study in the Institute's learning portal (LMS).
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2Study 16 modules 8 core and 8 elective modules at your own pace — most learners finish within a month.
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3Take the exam One online, open-book exam through your assigned student portal.
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4Get your result Your result is emailed to you as soon as you finish. 70% or higher to pass.
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Get certified and verified Receive your certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable online.
Specification documents
The official documents for this program: how it is structured, delivered and assessed. PDF downloads- Program brochure Overview, modules, entry requirements and fees
- Program specification Structure, hours, modules and entry requirements
- Module syllabus & learning outcomes What each of the 16 modules covers
- Exam guidance & pass requirements Open-book exam format, pass mark and retakes
- Learner handbook Study guidance, live sessions and support
- Enrolment terms & refund policy Fees, payment and refund conditions
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Where does this program sit in your career?
It is Level 2 of the Institute's Construction safety career ladder. Each level builds on the one before, from worker awareness to organisation-wide safety leadership.
- 1 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Worker awareness
- 2 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Supervisory knowledge YOU ARE HERE
- 3 47-Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Trainer Training delivery
- 4 130-Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Specialist Technical expertise
- 5 145-Hour Construction Industry Safety Supervisor Daily enforcement
- 6 162-Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Manager Program leadership
- 7 192-Hour Construction Industry Safety and Health Professional Organisation-wide safety leadership
How much does the program cost?
Digital
PDF credentials, delivered online- Online modules and learning resources
- Open-book online exam
- Certificate, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
- Online verification record
Complete
Hard-bound certificate plus PDF- Everything in Digital
- Hard-bound printed certificate
- Shipped to your address (courier extra)
Why study with us?
A complete construction safety education from the American Institute of Safety Professionals — online, self-paced and built for working professionals.
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