IASP (International Association of Safety Professionals) / OSHA, USA
OSHA 30-Hour — General Industry & Construction (IASP)
Since OSHA launched its training programme in 1971, the 30-Hour qualification has become one of the most globally trusted indicators of occupational safety competence.
Today it is not just accepted but actively required by a growing number of multinational contractors working on Saudi Vision 2030 infrastructure, oil and gas, and industrial projects. In Aramco vendor qualification lists, NEOM project specifications, and international tender documents, OSHA 30 Hour certification is a credential that opens doors.
EFTC delivers the OSHA 30-Hour programme through IASP (International Association of Safety Professionals) accreditation — one of the most respected OSHA authorised training providers globally. Two tracks are available: General Industry (manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, facilities management) and Construction (civil works, fit-out, infrastructure, megaproject environments).
Accredited by
IASP (International Association of Safety Professionals) / OSHA, USA
Tracks
Track A: General Industry | Track B: Construction
Level
Supervisors, safety officers, and managers with safety responsibilities
Assessment
MCQ exam — minimum 70% pass mark. Results processed by IASP.
Language
Arabic | English | Bilingual available
Delivery
Classroom (Dammam Centre) | On-site across KSA
Duration
1–2 Days (classroom + practical/simulator assessment)
Certificate
IASP OSHA 30-Hour Certificate — internationally recognised
Recognised by
Saudi Aramco vendors, SABIC contractors, NEOM, international construction firms
Course Modules
What distinguishes defensive driving from standard driving. The SIPDE model: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. Understanding space management, following distance, and the 2-second rule adapted for Saudi highway conditions.
Anticipating hazards before they become incidents. Developing 360-degree environmental awareness. Common hazard scenarios in Saudi Arabia: desert highway driving, sudden dust storms (haboob), urban congestion, roundabout conflicts, and aggressive driving behaviour.
The physics of braking: how speed exponentially increases stopping distance and impact severity. Speed appropriate to conditions — not just legal limits. Managing speed on desert highways, mountain roads, and in urban environments.
Recognition of fatigue signs before they impair driving. Fatigue risk factors specific to Saudi work patterns: Ramadan driving, long-haul logistics routes, and night shift commuting. Mobile phone use legislation and distraction management strategies.
Safe driving in rain, low visibility fog, and dust storms — conditions that disproportionately cause accidents in the Gulf region. Night-time driving adaptations. Vehicle stability on loose desert shoulders and uneven road surfaces.
Understanding and correct use of ABS (anti-lock braking), ESP (electronic stability programme), and traction control. Pre-drive vehicle checks for professional drivers. Load security and its impact on vehicle handling.
Correct response to traffic incidents under Saudi traffic regulations. Legal obligations following a road accident. Incident reporting requirements for corporate fleet drivers and insurance documentation.
An observed driving assessment or simulator evaluation measuring hazard response, space management, speed control, and application of defensive driving techniques. Assessment conducted by a RoSPA-certified instructor.
Assessment & Certification
Both tracks are assessed by an externally administered MCQ examination through IASP. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass and receive certification. Participants who do not meet the pass mark on the first attempt may re-sit the examination. Upon successful completion, IASP processes and issues the OSHA 30-Hour certificate — one of the most recognisable safety credentials in the world, carrying the IASP logo and OSHA programme identification.
OSHA Courses in Saudi Arabia
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General Industry — Mandatory Topics (minimum contact hours)
- Introduction to OSHA — standards, enforcement, worker rights, employer duties (2 hours)
- Walking and working surfaces — slip, trip and fall prevention on industrial sites (1.5 hours)
- Exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire prevention (1.5 hours)
- Electrical safety — LOTO procedures, arc flash awareness, safe work practices (2 hours)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — selection, fit testing, maintenance, and documentation (1 hour)
- Hazard Communication (HazCom) — GHS labelling, SDS interpretation, chemical exposure control (2 hours)
- Bloodborne pathogens awareness — relevant for medical, food processing, and emergency response roles (1 hour)
General Industry — Elective Topics (trainer-selected from OSHA topic pool)
- Confined space entry: permit procedures, atmospheric monitoring, rescue planning
- Process safety management (PSM) — relevant to Saudi petrochemical and refinery operations
- Machine guarding — point-of-operation hazards, safeguarding types, and inspection
- Powered industrial trucks (forklifts) — operator safety and pre-use inspection
- Ergonomics and manual handling — preventing musculoskeletal injuries in industrial environments
- Incident investigation — root cause analysis, corrective action, OSHA recordkeeping
- Safety management systems — programme development, auditing, and continuous improvement
Designed for professionals working in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, and fit-out. With NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, and hundreds of Vision 2030 projects active across Saudi Arabia, Construction OSHA 30 demand has surged significantly.
Construction — Focus Four Hazards (minimum 6 contact hours — OSHA required)
OSHA mandates that the Focus Four — the four hazard categories responsible for the majority of construction fatalities worldwide — receive a minimum of 6 dedicated training hours in the Construction OSHA 30 programme:
- Falls — Fall protection systems, guardrails, personal fall arrest, ladder safety, scaffolding, leading edge work (minimum 1 hour 15 min)
- Electrocution — Overhead power line avoidance, underground utility marking, temporary power systems, LOTO (minimum 30 min)
- Struck-by — Falling objects, vehicle/equipment traffic, projectile hazards, PPE for struck-by risks (minimum 30 min)
- Caught-in/between — Excavation collapse, unguarded rotating equipment, pinch points, trench safety (minimum 30 min)
Construction — Mandatory Additional Topics
- OSHA standards for construction — CFR 29 Part 1926 overview, employer obligations
- Personal Protective Equipment — hard hats, safety footwear, eye protection, high-visibility
- Health hazards in construction — silica, asbestos, heat stress, noise, exhaust fumes
- Fire protection — construction site fire prevention and suppression
- Materials handling, storage, use, and disposal
- Hand and power tool safety
Construction — Elective Topics
- Scaffolding: types, erection, inspection, access, and load capacity
- Excavations and trenching: soil classification, shoring, sloping, and rescue
- Concrete and masonry construction: formwork, precast, post-tension systems
- Cranes and rigging: signal persons, inspection, exclusion zones
- Steel erection: connection hazards, fall protection, decking
- Demolition: planning, hazardous materials, structural stability
What You Will Learn?
- Recognise, evaluate, and control major occupational hazards across general industry or construction environments
- Understand employer and employee obligations under OSHA standards and Saudi Labour Law
- Apply OSHA’s hazard control hierarchy to reduce workplace incident rates
- Fulfil supervisory safety responsibilities on Saudi industrial or construction sites
- Conduct basic safety inspections, near-miss reporting, and incident investigations
- Communicate safety requirements to a diverse, multilingual workforce
Who should attend?
- Safety officers, HSE supervisors, and site safety personnel
- Construction foremen, site managers, and project supervisors
- Oil and gas operations supervisors and maintenance team leaders
- Manufacturing and warehouse supervisors with safety responsibilities
- Employees seeking internationally recognised safety credentials for career advancement
- Contractors required by Saudi Aramco, SABIC, or Vision 2030 project specifications to hold OSHA 30 certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Saudi Aramco and its approved contractors recognise OSHA 30-Hour certification as evidence of supervisor-level safety competence. Many Aramco vendor qualification requirements specifically list OSHA 30 as an accepted credential.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the US federal safety authority that sets standards and authorises training programmes. IASP is an OSHA-authorised training provider — its OSHA certificates carry the same recognition as those issued by any other authorised provider.
Yes. The two tracks cover different hazard topics. Choose General Industry if you work in manufacturing, oil and gas operations, logistics, or facilities management. Choose Construction if you work on civil works, infrastructure, fit-out, or megaproject sites.
Yes. EFTC delivers both OSHA 30 tracks at client facilities across Saudi Arabia. Ideal for project mobilisation safety training of supervisor cohorts.