Safety & OSHA Guides: Training, Compliance & Career Advice (2026)

Get clear answers to the most common workplace safety questions. Our guides cover certification comparisons, salary data, compliance requirements, and career advice. Everything sourced from OSHA, BLS, and state agencies.

Start Here

Not sure what training you need? Start with this one.

• What Safety Certification Do I Need?. Answer a few questions about your job and industry. Get a straight answer in 2 minutes.

Certification Comparisons

These guides break down the differences between certifications so you pick the right one.

• OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30: Which Do You Need?. The #1 question in safety training. Side-by-side comparison of hours, cost, and who needs each.
• Compare All Safety Certifications Side by Side. One table with all 10 major certs. Hours, cost, renewal, format.
• Is Online OSHA Training Legitimate?. How to verify authorized providers, what the DOL card is, and red flags to avoid.

Compliance & Regulations

What OSHA requires and what violations cost.

• OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations. Updated annually. See where employers keep getting cited and how to avoid each violation.
• Employer’s Guide to OSHA Training Requirements. What training you’re legally required to provide your workers. Fines, documentation, and state-specific rules.

Career & Salary Guides

Data-driven guides for safety professionals planning their career.

• Top Safety Certifications That Increase Your Salary. Which certifications have the biggest impact on your paycheck. BLS data included.
• Safety Professional Salaries by State. 50-state salary breakdown for safety specialists and technicians.

More Guides Coming

We’re adding new guides regularly. Topics in progress include construction vs. general industry OSHA training, OSHA fines and penalties explained, and what a competent person is under OSHA.

Have a question we haven’t covered? Contact us and we’ll consider adding a guide.