What Is OSHA Certification?
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was developed to prevent work-related injuries, accidents and death by enforcing health and safety standards for businesses. Most businesses are required to have OSHA certification to operate.
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Description
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Created as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA is a governmental agency operated through the Department of Labor, which strives to make and maintain a safe, healthy work environment for businesses.
Who Needs Certification
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OSHA regulates nearly all businesses in the private sector. The public sector does not fall under OSHA regulations, but is required to provide equivalent protection that is provided under OSHA regulations. OSHA certification is best completed by a human resource professional or the people who handle OSHA's day-to-day issues at a business.
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Necessity
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Certification is needed so businesses can protect its employees from work-related illnesses, accidents, injuries or death. Businesses must have OSHA certification to implement standards for workplace safety and health.
How To Get Certification
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Certification is given after the OSHA training program is completed through the OSHA Training Institute. The institute provides training and education in occupational safety and health. These courses range from 10 to 30 hours.
Training Centers
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OSHA training for certification can be completed online or at the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers at various locations around the country. For a map of available centers, see Resources.
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