Is an OSHA 10 card worth getting before my first job?

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1. Often, yes. OSHA doesn't require it, but some states, cities and employers do. Know what it is: a course completion card, not a license or certification. Ask your teacher first, since many school programs include it. If yours doesn't, only an OSHA-authorized trainer can give the card, in a class or online. Be careful with anyone who promises a card fast or a job with it.

   Sources: OSHA

   • “Although some states, municipalities or others may require outreach training as a condition of employment, it is not an OSHA requirement.” OSHA ↗
   • “Students receive an OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour course completion card at the end of the training.” OSHA ↗
   • “None of the courses within the Outreach Training Program is considered a certification.” OSHA ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · November 2, 2026

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