Every worker needs to be certified as having completed an OSHA 10 safety training course on public work projects of $250,000 or more. The intent is to require that all employees of public work contractors receive such training "prior to the performing any work on the project."

OSHA (The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was created to help implement workplace safety standards to prevent worker injuries. The OSHA 10 hour card program was created to improve worker safety in the construction Industry. The program has greatly improved worker safety in the construction industry as well as other industries. OSHA has strict requirements to ensure the online courses meet their standards. The online version of the OSHA card course meets many specific needs of the adult learner, and provides all the benefits of the live class.

OSHA safety training covers a wide range of courses that pertain to the safe handling and operation of heavy, construction equipment. Although there are safety courses that detail heavy equipment operation, what is normally the case with these classes is that the safety issue, above all others, is dealt with specifically. What this means is that a heavy equipment operator will have to secure the necessary training, beforehand, to be able to climb aboard and operate any type of heavy-duty equipment.

OSHA training courses are designed to improve the driving skills of truck drivers and make them sharper, more aware drivers. The courses can be very helpful in minimizing some of the dangers that are experienced by individuals when operating large commercial vehicles and they can greatly reduce the number of injuries and deaths on our roads. Drivers enrolling in these courses learn to use defensive driving tactics while on the road and understand important pre-run safety routines that will determine if the truck is in a good condition to drive. They also learn to gauge their own physical condition before a drive and to take measures to avoid accidents through negligence.

All employees to be employed at the worksite needs to complete the OSHA 10 hour construction course before beginning work on the worksite.

Any employee found on a worksite subject to this section without documentation of successful completion of the OSHA 10 hour course shall be subject to immediate removal. The Mass. law specifically says "At least 10 hours" so the OSHA 30 hour construction course would also enable the worker to meet these requirements.

Each contractor needs to furnish proof that all employees have taken the OSHA 10 hour construction course within 30 days of being awarded the contract. Employees who have not completed the course are subject to removal from the worksite.