Use this free OSHA Training Compliance Calculator to identify the safety training requirements that apply to your organization. Select your industry and check the workplace activities and hazards present at your site, then generate a customized requirements list with training frequencies and CFR references.
This tool covers the most commonly applicable requirements from OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), Construction (29 CFR 1926), EPA, and DOT standards. For the complete reference, see OSHA Publication 2254 and our OSHA Training Requirements Guide.
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OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) contain over 50 individual training requirements, and the Construction standards (29 CFR 1926) add many more. The exact number that apply to your organization depends on your industry, workplace activities, and the hazards employees are exposed to. OSHA Publication 2254 provides the official comprehensive reference. Our OSHA Training Requirements Guide breaks down the most critical requirements by topic.
Training frequency varies by standard. Annual refreshers are required for bloodborne pathogens (1910.1030), respiratory protection (1910.134), hearing conservation (1910.95), and fire extinguisher use (1910.157). Forklift operators require evaluation every three years (1910.178). PSM refresher training is required every three years (1910.119). Many standards require training upon initial assignment with retraining when conditions change, equipment is modified, or knowledge is inadequate.
The most frequently cited training-related violations include:
As of 2025, OSHA penalties can exceed $16,000 per serious violation and over $161,000 for willful or repeated violations. A single inspection that identifies multiple training deficiencies across different standards can result in six-figure citations. See our Training ROI & Business Case guide for a full cost analysis.
While not every standard explicitly requires written records, maintaining training documentation is the only practical way to demonstrate compliance during an OSHA inspection. Standards like forklift training (1910.178), HAZWOPER (1910.120), and confined space entry (1910.146) specifically require written certification. Best practice is to document every training event with date, topic, instructor, attendee signatures, and quiz/evaluation results.
Yes. OSHA requires that training be presented in a language and vocabulary that employees can understand. If employees speak a language other than English, training materials and instruction must be provided in their primary language or through methods that effectively communicate the required information.
A training matrix maps training requirements to employee roles, departments, or individuals. It shows which courses each person needs, completion status, and retraining due dates. Training management software automates this entire process.
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Training Management Software automates the process of identifying, assigning, tracking, and documenting OSHA training requirements, which results in:
Automated Training Matrix - Build a training matrix that automatically maps OSHA requirements to employee roles, departments, and locations. When employees are hired or change roles, the correct training is assigned automatically.
Expiration Tracking & Reminders - The system calculates retraining due dates based on completion dates and required frequencies. Automated email reminders notify employees and supervisors at 90, 60, and 30 days before training expires.
SCORM & Course Authoring - Import SCORM-compliant courses from third-party vendors, author your own courses with slides and quizzes, or use the mobile app for tailgate talks with electronic signature capture.
Compliance Reports - Generate audit-ready training compliance reports in seconds. Show inspectors exactly who was trained on what, when, by whom, and with what results. Filter by standard, department, site, or individual.
New Hire Onboarding - Deliver consistent new hire orientation with comprehension verification, badge printing, and automatic assignment of follow-on training based on job profile.
Penalty Avoidance - When every requirement is tracked and reminders are automated, training gaps that lead to OSHA citations are virtually eliminated. A single avoided citation can pay for an entire year of software.
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