Safety Training in Florida: OSHA Courses & Providers (2026)

Florida follows Federal OSHA with no state-specific training mandates. But the state’s booming construction market and growing logistics sector mean employers expect safety credentials. Year-round construction activity keeps training demand high across the state.

What Training Do You Need in Florida?

Florida doesn’t require OSHA cards by state law. Employers set the requirements, and most large contractors expect them.

Most common certifications for Florida workers:

• OSHA 10 Construction. Standard for construction workers ($25-$89 online)
• OSHA 30 Construction. Standard for supervisors ($89-$189 online)
• Forklift Certification. High demand in warehouse and logistics operations
• Fall Protection. Critical for Florida’s active roofing and high-rise construction
• OSHA 10 General Industry. For manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality

Florida-specific considerations:

• Heat illness prevention training Not mandated by state law, but essential for outdoor workers in Florida’s heat and humidity
• Hurricane preparedness Many employers require emergency response and severe weather training
• Mold awareness Florida’s humidity creates demand for mold remediation training

Online Training Options

Authorized online providers:

• OSHA Education Center Hosted by the University of South Florida (USF), which is based in Tampa. OSHA 10 from $25, OSHA 30 from $89.
• 360Training Full range of OSHA and industry-specific courses
• ClickSafety Popular with Florida general contractors
• CareerSafe OSHA Outreach courses
• National Safety Council OSHA courses, first aid, CPR

Online training is fully accepted by Florida employers. See: Is Online OSHA Training Legitimate?

In-Person Training in Florida

Major training markets:

• Miami / South Florida Largest construction market in the state. Multiple training centers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
• Tampa Bay Home to the USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Strong construction and industrial training market.
• Orlando / Central Florida Construction, theme park safety, and hospitality-focused training.
• Jacksonville Port operations, logistics, and construction safety training.
• Fort Myers / Southwest Florida Growing construction market with expanding training options.

In-person providers:

• University of South Florida (USF) OSHA Training Institute Education Center One of the most respected OTI Education Centers in the country. Located in Tampa. Offers OSHA 500/510 trainer courses, HAZWOPER, and specialty courses.
• National Safety Council. Florida Chapter
• Local union training centers Operating in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville
• Florida colleges and technical schools Several state and community colleges offer occupational safety programs
• Private training companies Numerous providers across the state offering forklift, fall protection, and confined space training

How to Choose

Go online if: You need OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or HAZWOPER and want convenience and lower cost.

Go in-person if: You need forklift certification (practical eval required), fall protection with equipment training, or confined space with rescue drills.

Take advantage of USF. Florida is home to one of the best OSHA Training Institute Education Centers in the country at the University of South Florida. If you’re building a safety career, their courses carry extra credibility.

For Florida regulatory requirements, see our Florida workplace safety guide.