Verify a Safety Training Provider Before You Pay

Use this checklist to verify OSHA outreach providers, avoid fake cards, and confirm support, pricing, and documentation.

Updated February 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Reviewed by: SafetyRegulatory Editorial Team

Regulation check: February 27, 2026

Next scheduled review: August 27, 2026

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Provider Verification Role-Based Paths State-Aware

STEP 1

Verify Provider

Confirm authorization, card type, pricing, and support.

PATH A

Individuals

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PATH B

Employers

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PATH C

Educators

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Use this page as a pre-purchase checklist for OSHA and safety training.

1. Confirm OSHA authorization

  • Check provider/trainer status against OSHA outreach resources:
  • If the provider is not listed or cannot verify trainer authorization, stop.

2. Confirm what credential you actually receive

  • OSHA Outreach courses should result in a DOL card.
  • Employer-specific training (forklift, confined space, etc.) usually results in employer documentation, not a universal government card.
  • If a provider claims to issue a “federal OSHA license,” treat that as a red flag.

3. Confirm full pricing

Ask for the total before checkout:

  • Course fee
  • Card/shipping fee
  • Retake fee
  • Certificate replacement fee

If pricing is unclear until late checkout, choose another provider.

4. Confirm support and records

  • Support channel and response window
  • Student record retention and re-issuance process
  • Accessibility and language options (Spanish and bilingual support if needed)

5. Confirm state/local fit

Report suspected fraud or misrepresentation