Construction vs. General Industry
Choosing an OSHA Outreach training track starts with the work your team performs.
Reviewed October 29, 2026 · By ARC Solutions
Look at the activity, not just the location
OSHA defines construction work to include construction, alteration and repair, including painting and decorating. A project inside a warehouse or hospital can therefore involve construction work. The building’s normal use does not settle the question.
Course selection should reflect actual duties and the requirements communicated by your employer or project.
Describe the work before choosing
List the tasks participants perform and supervise.
Identify renovation, installation, demolition or repair activities.
Share any written course requirement from the owner, client or employer.
Flag mixed duties so they can be reviewed rather than assumed.
Common planning situations
Warehouse operations: Describe storage, material movement and day-to-day operational duties when discussing General Industry training.
Healthcare renovation: Contractors performing alteration or repair work should discuss Construction training alongside facility-specific infection control and contractor requirements.
Facilities teams: A maintenance job title may cover different activities. Share examples of actual work before deciding which course fits.
The course is one part of the plan
Choosing a track is a training decision, not a ruling on every standard that applies to a job. Outreach awareness training does not replace equipment-specific instruction or other required workplace training.
Official sources
OSHA 1910.12: Construction work · OSHA Outreach Training Program
Discuss the right course with ARC
Send your team’s duties, location, attendee count and project requirements. ARC provides private OSHA training in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.