Safety Training in Illinois: OSHA Courses & Providers (2026)
Find OSHA 10, OSHA 30, forklift, and other safety training in Illinois. Online and in-person options for Chicago and statewide
Illinois follows Federal OSHA for private sector workers. Chicago’s strong union presence means OSHA cards are effectively required on most large construction projects, even though the state doesn’t mandate them by law.
What Training Do You Need in Illinois?
Chicago construction: Union projects require OSHA 10 for all workers and OSHA 30 for supervisors. Non-union projects usually require them too. If you’re working construction in the Chicago metro area, get your cards before you start looking for work.
Statewide: Federal OSHA training requirements apply. Most large employers expect OSHA credentials.
Common certifications:
- OSHA 10 Construction. Expected on Chicago job sites ($25-$89 online)
- OSHA 30 Construction. Required for supervisors ($89-$189 online)
- Forklift Certification. High demand across Chicago’s massive logistics sector
- OSHA 10 General Industry. For manufacturing and warehousing
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour. For environmental remediation and refinery work
Online Training
Authorized providers: OSHA Education Center, 360Training, ClickSafety, CareerSafe, National Safety Council (headquartered in Itasca, IL).
The National Safety Council is based in Illinois and offers both online and in-person courses. Their programs are widely respected by Illinois employers.
In-Person Training
Chicago metro area:
- Union training centers (IBEW, UA, Ironworkers, Carpenters, Laborers) operate facilities across Chicagoland
- OSHA Training Institute courses through authorized education centers
- National Safety Council headquarters (Itasca, IL) offers classroom courses
- Multiple private training companies on the South and West sides
Downstate Illinois:
- Training centers in Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, and East St. Louis
- Community college continuing education programs
- Caterpillar and other major manufacturers offer safety training through industry partnerships
Illinois-specific: Asbestos and lead abatement training and licensing is handled through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
For Illinois regulatory requirements, see our Illinois workplace safety guide.