Since Pennsylvania falls into the list of those states which do not have their Official State Plan, most private-sector employees come under the administration of Federal OSHA Jurisdiction.

 

Since public-sector employees are not subjected to Federal OSHA, the Pennsylvania General Safety Law (Act 174) applies to workplace safety.

 

It is not mandatory by Federal Law for everyone to take OSHA Outreach Training. Still, since its courses cover specific topics related to different job operations and most employers prefer OSHA Certified workers, OSHA advises entry-level workers to enroll in OSHA 10 Hour courses and workers with supervisory roles to enroll in OSHA 30 Hour courses.

 

However, Philadelphia construction employees and contractors in Pennsylvania must get OSHA Outreach training.

As per Philadelphia Code, Title 4, Subcode A, Section A-1001.4, you are required to obtain OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate if you are an employee who:

 

• Directly executes authorized demolition or construction activities.
• Is a State-registered Home Improvement Contractor.
• Is a licensed contractor.

 

Every licensed contractor must hire at least one supervisor or manager who has completed OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification within the last five years. Construction workers in plumbing, electrical work, fire suppression, and warm air apparatus are excluded from this obligation.

 

Furthermore, the labor force employed under the contract of construction or demolition of a big project must be overlooked by a site safety supervisor who has taken OSHA 30 Construction training.

 

In addition, though OSHA has regulations pertinent to Hazardous Communications that are subjected to private-sector employees, Pennsylvania has its own "Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act (Act 159 of 1984)” to ensure workers are adequately trained on potential chemical hazards they might encounter while on duty.