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2026-2027 Academic Year

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OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health

Credential Name	OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
Credential Vendor Info	CareerSafe Ryan Perkins Account Manager Ryan.Perkins@careersafeonline.com 623.703.4581 OSHA Credentials can be awarded by any OSHA-Authorized Training Provider. Find a Trainer: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/find-a-trainer
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	AL21 = Yes AS31 = Yes CL90 = Yes CL91 = Yes HL19 = Yes HL21 = Yes HL35 = Yes HU42 = Yes IK68 = Yes TL42 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of certificate OR Pocket card
Credential Lead Consultant	Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	AL21 Christmas Tree Production I (LCO) AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I CL90 Principles of Technology I (LCO) CL91 Principles of Technology II (LCO) HL19 Biomedical Technology II (LCO) HL21 Biomedical Innovations (LCO) HL35 Dental Pathology II (LCO) HU42 Health Science II IK68 Industrial, Trade, and Technology Applications (LCO) TL42 Mechatronics I (LCO)
Credential as POL	AL21 POL = No AS31 POL = No CL90 POL = No CL91 POL = No HL19 POL = No HL21 POL = No HL35 POL = No HU42 POL = No IK68 POL = No TL42 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Dental Science (DNSC)^ Healthcare Professional (HPCP) Engineering Technology (ETEC)^ Mechatronics (MTRC)^ Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (PSTE) Advanced Manufacturing (ADMA)^ Biomedical Technology (BTCP)
Cost of Instructor Training	N/A
Instructor Training Requirements	None
Exam Voucher Expiration	For an enrolled student: 180 days Unused seat: 1 year
Credential Lifespan	Lifetime The recommendation is to take OSHA safety training every four to five years to stay updated with the latest safety regulations and industry practices. For complete training guidelines, the recommendation is for workers to consult with local regulatory authorities.
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Agricultural Equipment Operators (45-2091) Agricultural Technicians (19-4012) Biological Technicians (19-4021) Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028) Chemical Technicians (19-4031) Conservation Scientists (19-1031) Dental Assistants (31-9091) Dental Hygienists (29-1292) Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081) Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021) Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023) Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041) First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011) First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011) First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012) Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071) Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (33-2022) Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099) Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099) Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026) Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035) Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071) Management Analysts (13-1111) Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027) Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053) Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) Recreation Workers (39-9032) Soil and Plant Scientists (19-1013) Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056) Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023)
Articulation	Yes Effective 2025-26 See Statewide Articulation Agreement: https://www.ncperkins.org/course/view.php?id=4
Sequencing	No
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	On-line
Proctored Environment Required	No
Proctored Requirements	N/A
Test Site Options and Requirements	Computer with website access
Testing Environment Requirements	N/A
Exam Time Allotment	Each topic contains a brief assessment, which must be successfully completed before the topic is marked complete. Once all topics have been viewed and the corresponding assessments are passed, there is a comprehensive final assessment. Students must complete all required course material including the course survey within six months to receive the credential.
Exam Passing Requirement	70% or higher on the quizzes and final exam. The online report field "completed" indicates passing.
Retakes	Yes Retakes are available within six months of enrollment. Students must pass the final assessment with a 70% score or higher within three attempts. If a student does not pass, he or she will be given one course reset and must start from the beginning.
Student Accommodations	Yes Optional read-aloud and captions are available for each course. All requirements of an IEP can be accommodated as written in the plan.
Multilingual Resources*	Yes Spanish resources are available for OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health but not for specific pathways. https://campus.careersafeonline.com/wbtClass_info.k2?wbtClassID=484
Directory Notes	None

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
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Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.