PureSafety’s updated OSHA 10 and 30-hour courses reflect regulatory changes

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PureSafety, a leading provider of software and information solutions for workforce safety and health, has adapted its OSHA 10 and 30-hour course modules to reflect new OSHA requirements.

In October, OSHA made changes to the 10 and 30-hour training program regarding the amount of time a participant may spend in training at one time. Training time is now limited to 7.5 hours per trainee in a 24-hour period. Prior to this regulation change, students could participate in classes for up to 13 hours a day for a 10-hour training that included necessary breaks and lunch. OSHA was concerned that long, mentally fatiguing classes might cause students to miss essential safety and health training.

Both PureSafety's LSMS and On Demand platforms have been updated to prevent users from exceeding the new training time restrictions. The company’s systems inform users about the new regulations and keep individuals in compliance.

An additional regulatory change includes a second hour of introduction to OSHA training. “OSHA: What You Need to Know” focuses on the importance of workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. It also includes helpful worker safety and health resources. This curriculum update is required in the 10 and 30-hour OSHA Construction, General Industry, and Maritime Outreach courses. OSHA developed the component in support of the secretary of labor's goal to strengthen the voice of workers on the job.

About PureSafety

Born out of a workplace tragedy in 1999, PureSafety empowers its customers to protect their organization's most valuable assets: their people and profits. PureSafety provides comprehensive, web-based software and information solutions that support compliance and risk management needs, enhance governance and company culture, and improve workforce safety and health programs, processes, awareness, understanding, visibility and accountability. The company’s growing team of 180 industry professionals serves more than 2,000 organizations in more than 20 major industries, including manufacturing, construction, distribution, energy and healthcare, and encompassing 35 percent of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in the Nashville area, PureSafety has an additional location in Colorado Springs, Col. to learn more, visit http://www.puresafety.com or call 888.202.3016.

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