OSHA
Promote workplace safety with OSHA training classes at Iowa Western Community College!
Our OSHA-authorized courses are designed for employees, supervisors and employers across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re seeking foundational safety training or more advanced, industry-specific instruction, our classes help you meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and improve on-the-job safety. Course offerings vary and may include OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour certification trainings, as well as specialized topics like hazard communication, occupational safety and health training, forklift safety training, construction and manufacturing safety, fall protection, machine guarding, and more. Empower your team with the skills and confidence to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace hazards.
Available Courses
This two-day class will be on Friday, August 22, 2025, 2-6 PM & Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM at Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall Building. OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certificate Course. Every employer is required to meet minimum federal workplace safety standards. Participants in this course will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to meet OSHA's requirements. This course addresses general industry safety topics, enabling participants to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job-related hazards. Who would benefit from enrolling in this course: Entry-level workers, safety personnel, instructors, managers, supervisors, and those responsible for OSHA compliance in an industrial setting. All participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card and completion certificate upon completing the course.
Class will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Council Bluffs Campus – Looft Hall
This course provides an overview of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they apply to land management and stewardship activities. Learn about safety standards for working with heavy equipment, herbicides, and in the field, as well as proper risk management practices. Ideal for land managers and those involved in outdoor conservation work, this course helps ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
This two-day class will be on Friday, September 19, 2025, 2-6 PM & Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM at Atlantic Cass County Center. OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certificate Course. Every employer is required to meet minimum federal workplace safety standards. Participants in this course will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to meet OSHA's requirements. This course addresses general industry safety topics, enabling participants to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job-related hazards. Who would benefit from enrolling in this course: Entry-level workers, safety personnel, instructors, managers, supervisors, and those responsible for OSHA compliance in an industrial setting. All participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card and completion certificate upon completing the course.
This two-day class will be on Friday, November 14, 2025, 2-6 PM & Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM at Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall Building. OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certificate Course. Every employer is required to meet minimum federal workplace safety standards. Participants in this course will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to meet OSHA's requirements. This course addresses general industry safety topics, enabling participants to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job-related hazards. Who would benefit from enrolling in this course: Entry-level workers, safety personnel, instructors, managers, supervisors, and those responsible for OSHA compliance in an industrial setting. All participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card and completion certificate upon completing the course.