OSHA doesn't have one single list of "required training." Training requirements are built into nearly every standard under 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction). The rule of thumb: if a worker could be exposed to a hazard, OSHA requires training on that hazard — and documentation that it happened.
Core Training Requirements by Industry
Construction (29 CFR 1926)
- Fall protection — 1926.503: Required before any fall hazard exposure
- Scaffolding — 1926.454: For every worker on or around scaffolds
- Hazard communication — 1926.59: Before initial assignment
- Personal protective equipment — 1926.95: Before use of any PPE
- Electrical safety — 1926.332: For workers exposed to electrical hazards
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
- Hazard communication — 1910.1200: Any worker near hazardous chemicals
- Lockout/tagout — 1910.147: Before servicing any machinery
- Respiratory protection — 1910.134: Before wearing a respirator
- Bloodborne pathogens — 1910.1030: Annually for at-risk employees
- Powered industrial trucks — 1910.178: Before operating any forklift
- Emergency action plan — 1910.38: All employees, before initial assignment
Key rule: Training must be in a language the worker understands. English-only training for a Spanish-speaking crew is not compliant — even if workers signed the sheet.
What Every Training Record Must Include
Regardless of which standard applies, OSHA expects: employee name, date of training, topics covered, trainer's name, and employee signature. No records = no defense.
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