OSHA Maritime Training - OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Courses
Our OSHA maritime training program, which includes 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA-authorized courses, gives you fundamental and crucial workplace health and safety knowledge and recognition.OSHA maritime training at Illustra Pro ensures students are educated, trained and fully prepared to handle hazards and other challenges in one of the most high-risk sectors to work in – the maritime industry.
Illustra Pro offers maritime safety training – OSHA 10-hour maritime course and OSHA 30-hour course – and you can choose whether you’re going to participate in-person at our San Diego classroom facility, or online via live video conference.
In the maritime industry, with its unique hazards, safety and health threats, it’s imperative to ensure a safe work environment. Our courses, that meet maritime OSHA standards and requirements, play a crucial role in this process. Plus, our maritime safety training is fully OSHA compliant, which means it covers all necessary topics for a thorough understanding of OSHA safety standards and students will receive OSHA certification upon successful completion of training.
With OSHA maritime training, whether you choose 10-hours or 30-hours course, you have an exclusive opportunity to learn and to get the most valuable knowledge, with the real-world scenarios, that you can directly apply to your workplace.
Our trainers, who are safety experts including Navy Veterans and Safety Managers with over 30 years combined experience in maritime, construction, and general industry, will make sure you get all tools and education needed to maintain the highest level of health and safety during your maritime operations.
Besides in-person classroom trainings, we also offer OSHA maritime training online, as it offers many benefits, such as flexibility, convenience, cost-effectiveness and much more both for workers and employers.
Take a look at our calendar for upcoming OSHA maritime courses.
OSHA Maritime Training – The Differences Between 10 and 30-Hour Maritime Courses
Both the OSHA 10-hour maritime course and the OSHA 30-hour maritime course, will provide employers and workers with comprehensive OSHA maritime training for health and safety protocols, as well as relevant knowledge in a way that keeps participants engaged, prepared, and properly trained.
OSHA maritime training courses are fully compliant with maritime OSHA standards and includes training programs designed to address health and safety hazards that the maritime sector inherently faces.
If you wonder, “Do OSHA standards apply to maritime?” the answer is – absolutely yes. Our OSHA maritime training, both 10-hour and 30-hour courses, incorporate maritime OSHA standards to protect workers and provide crucial education on identifying, preventing, controlling, and handling hazards and safety procedures. Also, OSHA maritime training at Illustra Pro ensures that workers get to know their rights and employers’ responsibilities within the maritime workforce.
When it comes to OSHA maritime safety training at Illustra Pro, there is a difference between OSHA 10-hour maritime training and OSHA 30-hour maritime training.
The first one is clear and it regards to the length of each course.
The OSHA 10-hour maritime training program is designed for all workers in the maritime sector and is focused on relevant workplace hazards, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to become fully OSHA compliant.
Some of the topics that are covered in this OSHA maritime training program include, but are not limited to:
- Hazard communication
- Hazardous materials
- Managing safety and health
- Respiratory protection
- Walking and working surfaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fire prevention
The OSHA 30-hour maritime training program represents an upgraded version of the 10-hour maritime course. It prepares supervisors and other individuals who have some safety responsibilities, or leadership ambitions, with more in-depth knowledge regarding workplace safety and health risks.
Worksite safety, avoiding common hazards, and understanding workers’ rights and employer safety responsibilities are some of the topics that are covered in this course.
The OSHA 10-hour training program offers essential and mandatory safety and health information that meet OSHA standards for training and certification. The OSHA 30-hour training program has more specialized health and safety protocols and is commonly provided to individuals with leadership or safety management positions. Because we customize the topics for OSHA 30-hour training based on your company training need, this course is offered on demand, unlike our regularly scheduled OSHA 10-hour maritime training.
The Benefits of Illustra Pro’s OSHA Maritime Training
OSHA maritime training at Illustra Pro offers a wide range of benefits for both workers and employers within the maritime industry.
Our 10-hour and 30-hour maritime safety courses, designed to improve workplace safety and health protocols, meet maritime OSHA standards and regulations, thus providing students certification of essential knowledge and training that minimizes the risks related to hazards in maritime sector, such as shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring operations.
Here are some main advantages of Illustra Pro’s OSHA maritime training:
Improved Safety Awareness
OSHA maritime training enhances safety awareness both for workers and employers. Our maritime safety training covers specific topics and hazards that can be encountered in the maritime sector. The examples are handling heavy objects or machinery, exposure to toxic chemicals or hazardous materials, working in confined spaces, etc.
This is why OSHA maritime training at Illustra Pro, led by expert instructors, significantly decreases risk of accidents, injuries or fatalities.
Career Growth
Students who have undergone OSHA maritime training and certification have significant chances for career growth. This certification opens a door for new job opportunities in maritime sector, especially with 30-hour OSHA maritime training, as this course is designed for people with leadership ambitions.
OSHA-recognized certification also shows that worker is committed to workplace safety and is highly-respected by employers when hiring for the job.
Directly Applicable
It’s not just that our maritime safety training covers all essential topics for a thorough understand maritime OSHA standards and regulations, but our OSHA maritime training is designed with real-life scenarios, so the participants can apply knowledge directly to their workplace.
Compliance with Maritime OSHA Standards
Maritime safety training at Illustra Pro helps employers and workers meet maritime OSHA safety requirements, thus reducing fines and enhancing workplace safety and health. Our OSHA maritime training ensures that all students understand and can comply with OSHA standards and regulations.
Major advantage of compliance with maritime OSHA standards is avoiding legal actions and penalties in case of OSHA inspections.
Mitigating Legal Consequences
OSHA maritime training ensures that the companies are in a better legal position in case of workplace accidents. Maritime safety training shows that the employer has taken responsible steps to improve health and safety of workers, which reduces legal liabilities in case of accidents, injuries or fatalities.
The risk of non-compliance, by not providing adequate safety education, can lead to severe penalties, legal issues and lawsuits.
Trained by Experts
Our OSHA maritime courses in-person are led by safety experts, including Navy Veterans and Safety Managers, that have been working in the maritime safety industry for years. They will make sure all students get optimal knowledge and necessary tools for your workplace health and safety.
OSHA Certification
Upon successful completion of a OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 maritime course, students will receive a temporary course completion certificate valid for 90 days.
This temporary card may be cut and folded to carry in your wallet as valid proof of your OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification until your permanent card arrives. (You can expect your permanent certification card from OSHA within 8 weeks from your class completion date.)
Flexibility
Companies and employees have the freedom to choose whether you are going to opt for in-person OSHA maritime training or OSHA maritime training online, via live video conference. Both options apply to 10-hour OSHA maritime course and 30-hour OSHA maritime course.
If you choose online maritime courses, which is particularly beneficial for workers needing OSHA training in remote areas, you can take the course at any US location within the geographic jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act.
Cost Savings
Since OSHA maritime training, both 10-hour or 30-hour, reduces the risk of injuries, accidents and fatalities, employers can experience significant return on investment (ROI) and fewer regulatory fines. As such, companies can avoid unnecessary expenses related to medical bills and potential lawsuits, maintaining productivity of their workers at the same time.
OSHA 10-hour Maritime Training – Full Course Preview
COMPLIANCE CODE - 29 CFR 1915/1917/1918
The OSHA 10-hour maritime training program provides basic safety and health knowledge focused on recognition, prevention, and avoidance of health and safety hazards. Also, the OSHA 10-hour maritime course teaches students about workers’ rights and employer responsibilities, which helps them become fully OSHA compliant.
This maritime safety training is designed for all workers in the maritime industry to helps the student gain knowledge about workplace hazards, rights, and prevention tailored to shipyard and ship repair. Although this course is voluntary, many employers and companies require OSHA maritime safety training certification as a mandatory condition to start working.
Course Duration
The 10-hour OSHA maritime training requires a minimum of 10 hours to complete. The maximum limit is 1.5 hours of training per day.
Topics Covered
These are the topics that are covered in the 10-hour OSHA maritime training (1 hour for each topic):
- OSHA Introduction
- Confined/Enclosed Spaces
- Electrical Safety
- Fall Protection
- Fire Protection
- Hazard Communication / Hazard Materials
- Lockout/Tag-outs
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Walking and Working Surfaces
Certification
Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive certificate of completion and an OSHA 10-Hour Maritime training card will be mailed out within four to six weeks of completing the class.
Upcoming Classes
Take a look at our calendar for upcoming OSHA 10-hour maritime courses.
OSHA Maritime 30-Hour Training – Full Course Preview
COMPLIANCE CODE - 29 CFR 1915/1917/1918
The OSHA maritime 30-hour training program emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, and is tailored to shipyard and ship repair and provides more in-depth knowledge than OSHA maritime 10-hour training.
This course is designed for individuals with leadership roles, such as supervisors, safety directors, safety officers, managers, individuals aiming to advance into supervisory or safety roles, and any personnel responsible for health and safety in the maritime workplace environment.
Besides being beneficial for supervisors and individuals with greater responsibility for workplace safety and health, the OSHA maritime 30-hour training program is an excellent option for employers who need to maintain OSHA compliance for their employees.
Course Duration
The 30-hour OSHA maritime training requires a minimum of 30 hours to complete.
Mandatory Topics Covered in OSHA 30-Hour Maritime Training:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Managing Safety and Health
- Walking and Working Surfaces, including fall protection
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fall Protection/Scaffolding
- Electrical
- Confined and Enclosed Spaces
- Fire Protection
- Hazard Communications/Hazardous Materials
- Lockout/Tagout
- Respiratory Protection
Optional topics in this maritime online course include:
- Hot Work – Welding, Burning, and Cutting
- Material Handling
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Machine Guarding
- Ergonomics and Proper Lifting Techniques
- Additional coverage on mandatory or elective topics or on any other maritime industry hazards or policies
Certification
Upon the completion of the OSHA maritime 30-hour training, students will immediately receive a certificate of completion. An OSHA 30-hour maritime training card will be sent to their email within 4 weeks of completing the course.
Course Scheduling
This maritime safety training program is customized based on each company’s unique training needs and therefore only offered upon request.
Please contact us at support@illustrapro.com to discuss your training needs and schedule an OSHA 30-hour maritime training.
Special Corporate Offer for OSHA Maritime Training
This special corporate offer is only available for companies and employers when enrolling 10 or more students in the OSHA 10-hour maritime training program or OSHA 30-hour training course – all attending the same course on the same day.
Rather than training each employee individually, which can be a huge financial, energy, and time-consuming endeavor, training your entire team through a convenient, OSHA-authorized maritime safety training program, can save you money and minimize absences from employees’ daily work routines to maximize their productivity.
Discount
Illustra Pro offers a unique discount for bulk enrollments in maritime courses. Get your 10% OFF by enrolling 10 or more team members for the same class!
Testimonials - OSHA Maritime Training at Ilustra Pro
I just finished Patricia’s OSHA class and firewatch class. I passed both with flying colors and would not have been able to without her diligence and support. Excellent instructor!
FAQs:
Why should I attend OSHA maritime training?
OSHA maritime training courses, 10-hour or 30-hour, offer various advantages, both for workers and employers, starting from enhanced safety awareness and flexibility, to reducing costs and improved OSHA compliance. Our trainers will make sure that participants are prepared to handle hazardous events and the unique challenges of their roles.
Which course should I choose, OSHA 10-hour maritime training or OSHA maritime 30 hour training?
Both 10-hour and 30-hour online maritime courses are important and have unique benefits, depending on your role in the maritime sector.
OSHA 10-hour maritime training program is intended to provide workers with awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards including basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. OSHA 30-hour maritime training is tailored for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility and it provides deeper knowledge compared to OSHA 10-hour course.
Where is the OSHA maritime training course held?
It depends. If you choose online maritime courses, then you will be taught via live video conference. You can take part in OSHA maritime training online at any US location (within the geographic jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act) with an internet access. If you choose in-person OSHA maritime course, trainings will take place in our local training facility near the shipyards in National City, California.
Who needs OSHA 10-hour maritime training?
OSHA 10-hour maritime training is tailored for all workers in maritime sector, where they will get not just necessary safety and health education, but they will also learn more about workers’ rights and employer responsibilities.
Who should apply for OSHA maritime 30-hour training?
OSHA 30-hour maritime training program is designed for supervisors, safety directory and officers responsible for maritime operations and workplace safety, as well as managers and individuals who have leadership ambitions and want to advance in their supervisor role.
Related courses
In addition to OSHA maritime training in-person, Illustra Pro offers OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour maritime courses online, designed as Osha-approved online video conferencing.
While OSHA maritime course, 10-hour and 30-hour, can be done online or in-person, Fire Watch certification requires in-person training for NFPA compliance.
Other trainings at Illustra Pro include:
Hazwoper training
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) training for employees and supervisors with job-related exposure to hazardous materials and waste operations. Satisfies OSHA requirement for workers to complete hands-on HAZWOPER training before starting work in uncontrolled hazardous waste operations.
Permit-Authorizing Individual (PAI) Certificate Training
Permit-Authorizing Individual (PAI) training and certification for managing all hot work activities safely and effectively. Satisfies NAVSEA mandate that all contractors conducting hot work onboard military vessels must have a PAI designated and assigned, and NFPA and OSHA requirements for hot work safety.
Mobile Elevation Work Platform (MEWP)
Safety training for all mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) used to position personnel, equipment and materials, to working positions. This class covers operator’s understanding of capabilities, limitations, safe operating procedures, engineering principles, applicable OSHA regulations, and more.
Forklift Operator Safety
Forklift Operator Safety empowers forklift operators by increasing their safety awareness about industrial power trucks’ capabilities, limitations, engineering principles, and OSHA regulations.
Rigger and Signal Safety
Rigger and Signal Safety training for the safe identification and use of rigging equipment and hand signals during hoisting activities for assembly and disassembly work on construction sites.
Respiratory Fit Testing and Training.
We perform a Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT).
A qualitative fit test is a pass/fail test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit that relies on the individual’s sensory detection of a test agent, ensuring adequate protection is met.
Beyond Compliance
Upgrade your safety skills with Illustra Pro’s expert-led dynamic training courses, blending engaging classroom experiences with convenient online sessions. Our innovative programs are designed to equip workers and employers with essential knowledge and skills required for a safer workplace, as well as to provide the training and certifications needed to stay compliant with OSHA regulations and other industry standards.
Training Schedule
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