OSHA REGULATORYCOMPLIANCE TRAININGOSHA regulatory compliance training is the set of required worker education topics built into 29 CFR Part 1910 standards. Each standard tells employers what to teach, who must attend, and how often.01OSHA REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TRAININGAn OSHA training program protects workers, reduces citation risk, and keeps your records inspection-ready. This helps you:See at a glance which standards apply to your workforce and industryBuild training records that hold up during an OSHA inspectionStay on top of annual refreshers and retraining triggers, not just initial trainingClose the documentation gaps that generate the most common citationsGet new hires trained on the right topics before they start high-risk tasksThis guide is suitable for:EHS managers and safety officers building or reviewing a training programSmall business owners who handle safety compliance without a dedicated teamHR and compliance teams managing onboarding and annual training recordsTraining coordinators building out compliance calendarsNote: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations.02§Topic AreaCFR SubpartKeywords / What It CoversQUICK-REFERENCE INDEXFind your topic area below. The Keywords column shows the terms most people search for. Each sectionnumber links to a full table of training requirements for that subpart.Fire drills, evacuation plans, fire prevention,emergency action, exit routesEmergency PreparednessSubpart E§1Building maintenance platforms, elevatedwork, fall arrest systems, PFASPowered Platforms& Elevated WorkSubpart F§2Hearing conservation, noise exposure,audiometric testing, hearing protection,85 dB, TWAOccupational Health& NoiseSubpart G§3Flammable liquids, explosives, LPG,anhydrous ammonia, PSM, HAZWOPER,hazardous waste, emergency responseHazardous MaterialsSubpart H§4PPE, gloves, eye protection, hard hats,respirators, fit testing, medical evaluationPersonal ProtectiveEquipmentSubpart I§5Confined spaces, permit-required spaces,lockout, tagout, LOTO, energy control,accident prevention signsEnvironmental ControlsSubpart J§6First aid, CPR, medical emergency,first aid kits, on-site treatmentMedical Services& First AidSubpart K§7Fire brigade, fire extinguishers, standpipe,hose systems, fixed extinguishing, CO2,fire detection, alarmsFire ProtectionSubpart L§8Forklifts, powered industrial trucks, overheadcranes, gantry cranes, rim wheels, materialshandlingMaterials Handling& StorageSubpart N§9Power presses, forging machines,point-of-operation, machine guarding,amputation hazardsMachinery & MachineGuardingSubpart O§10Welding, cutting, brazing, hot work, arcwelding, oxygen-fuel gas, torch, spark, fumesWelding, Cutting& BrazingSubpart Q§11Logging, pulp mills, laundry,telecommunications, electric power,grain handling, RCRA, chlorineSpecial IndustriesSubpart R§12Electrical hazards, qualified worker,unqualified worker, energized parts,voltage, arc flash, electricianElectrical SafetySubpart S§13HazCom, SDS, GHS, asbestos, lead, benzene,bloodborne pathogens, formaldehyde,cadmium, chromium, radiation, IDLH, PELToxic & HazardousSubstancesSubpart Z§1403Every standard in 29 CFR Part 1910 includes a training requirement. This guide tells you what eachone covers, who it applies to, and when training repeats. General Industry only. Sections follow theoriginal OSHA 2254 publication order.ABOUT THIS GUIDEEach section opens with a short overview, then a table. The five columns work like this:The regulatory citation (e.g., 1910.147). OSHA's identifier for the rule.CFR StandardThe plain-English name for the standard, like Lockout/Tagout or HazCom.TopicWhat employees must be taught. Each line is one required topic.Training ContentWhich workers the rule covers. Some apply to everyone; others tospecific roles.Who Must BeTrainedWhen initial training must happen and how often to repeat it.FrequencyREADING THE TABLES14 SectionsOrganized by OSHA subpart.Use the Quick-ReferenceIndex to jump straight toyour topic.HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE5 Columns Per TableCFR code, topic name, trainingcontent, who must attend,and how often. One tableper standard.Plain LanguageRegulatory language rewrittenfor clarity. Frequency rulesand retraining triggers spelledout in plain English.Tip: Watch the Frequency column closely. Most employers do the first training. Far fewer trackannual refreshers or retraining triggers. That is where most citations come from.04CFRStandard1910.38EmergencyAction PlansDesignate and train employeeswho help with safe, orderlyevacuationAll coveredemployees;designatedevacuationassistantsBefore assignWhen plan isdeveloped;at initialassignment;whenresponsibilitiesor plan changeTopicTraining ContentWho Must BeTrainedFrequencySubpart E | 29 CFR 1910.38 to 1910.39SECTION 1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSAlmost every other rule in Part 1910 references these two standards, so they apply to nearly everygeneral industry workplace. Most employers run the initial training but skip the review when the planchanges or when an employee's role changes. That gap is where citations come from.Cover reporting procedures,evacuation routes, exitassignments, the role ofemployees who stay to managecritical operations, andpost-evacuation accountabilityRe-cover the plan when itchanges or when an employee'sresponsibilities change1910.39FirePreventionPlansInform employees of the firehazards in their work areaAll employeesassigned toaffectedareasBefore assignOn initial jobassignment;when firehazardexposurechangesWalk through the parts of theplan each employee needs forself-protectionCover the major fire hazards,ignition sources, and controlmeasures that apply to thatemployee