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

Georgia follows Federal OSHA with no state-specific training mandates. Atlanta’s rapid growth in construction and logistics creates strong demand for trained safety workers.

Common Certifications

• OSHA 10 Construction. Expected on Atlanta-area construction sites ($25-$89 online)
• OSHA 30 Construction. Expected for supervisors ($89-$189 online)
• Forklift Certification. Very high demand in Atlanta’s massive logistics sector
• OSHA 10 General Industry. For manufacturing and warehousing
• Fall Protection. Required for construction workers

Logistics workers: Atlanta is a national logistics hub. Amazon, Home Depot, UPS, and dozens of other companies operate major distribution centers across metro Atlanta. Forklift certification is one of the most sought-after credentials in the area.

Online Training

Authorized providers: OSHA Education Center, 360Training, ClickSafety, CareerSafe, National Safety Council.

Online training works well for OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and HAZWOPER courses. The DOL card is identical to in-person training.

In-Person Training

Atlanta metro area:

• The largest training market in the Southeast
• Multiple private training companies offering OSHA, forklift, and specialty courses
• Georgia Tech Research Institute offers occupational safety programs
• Union training centers (growing presence in Atlanta construction)

Savannah:

• Port-focused safety training (maritime, warehouse, transportation)
• Construction safety training for port expansion projects

Augusta / Macon / Columbus:

• Regional training providers
• Military installation safety training (Fort Moore)

Statewide providers:

• OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses
• Georgia Tech Professional Education, safety and environmental courses
• National Safety Council
• Technical colleges across the state offer occupational safety programs

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