OSHA 10 cards don't expire federally. Your jobsites disagree.
States, GCs, and owners all impose their own renewal rules. Track every worker's OSHA 10 currency across crews and jobsites — with automatic reminders before anyone gets pulled off site.
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The nuance most guides skip
OSHA itself never expires the 10-hour card. But New York, Nevada, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island all have laws requiring construction training on certain projects — and most large GCs require refresher training every 3–5 years as a contract condition. If you only track the federal rule, you will still get workers bounced from sites.
Five things every contractor should track per worker
Card status is not a yes/no checkbox. It is a timeline with rules stacked on top.
Card issue date & training provider
Record when each worker completed the OSHA 10 course and which authorized provider issued the card. This is the baseline every renewal rule counts from.
State-specific renewal rules
Several states require periodic renewal — for example, New York, Nevada, and Connecticut have laws tying site access to current training. Track the rule per jobsite state.
Employer & GC policy renewals
Many general contractors require refresher training every 3–5 years regardless of state law. Your tracking system must handle company policy dates, not just legal minimums.
NYC SST upgrade path
NYC Local Law 196 requires Site Safety Training (SST) cards — 40 hours for workers, 62 for supervisors. Track who still holds only an OSHA 10 and who has upgraded.
Crew-level expiry visibility
A foreman should see at a glance whose cards lapse before the next project phase. Filter by jobsite, crew, or trade — not one giant spreadsheet.
Automate the whole thing
Set your renewal rule once. CertTracker reminds workers and foremen at 90, 60, 30, 7, and 1 day — by email and SMS — and flags lapses on the crew dashboard.
Try it freeFrequently Asked Questions
Do OSHA 10 cards expire?
Federally, no — OSHA does not set an expiration date on the 10-hour card. But many states (including New York, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Missouri) require refresher or renewal on their own timelines, and most large general contractors impose 3–5 year renewal policies. In practice, almost every construction employer needs to track OSHA 10 currency.
How often should construction workers renew OSHA 10?
Follow the strictest rule that applies to your jobsite: state law first, then the GC or owner requirement, then your own company policy. Common practice is refresher training every 3–5 years. CertTracker lets you set a custom renewal interval per crew or project so reminders match the rule you actually follow.
What happens if a worker's OSHA 10 lapses on a regulated jobsite?
On jobsites where training is legally required, a worker with a lapsed card can be removed from the site until retrained — delaying the schedule. Repeated violations can draw OSHA citations for the employer. Automated reminders 90, 60, and 30 days out prevent last-minute scrambles.
Can I track OSHA 10 cards for multiple jobsites?
Yes. CertTracker supports multi-location tracking, so you can filter card status by jobsite, crew, or trade, and generate per-site compliance reports for GCs and owners.
How is this different from a spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets don't remind anyone. CertTracker sends automatic email and SMS alerts before cards lapse, keeps the uploaded card image attached to each worker, and produces an audit-ready report in one click — no formula maintenance.
Never lose a workday to a lapsed OSHA 10 card
Import your crew list, set your renewal rule, and let reminders do the chasing.
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