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There are 6 workplace safety credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 6 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.

OSHA outreach and trainer courses, HAZWOPER, BCSP certifications, EPA lead and hazard-specific training.

Credentials: 6
Specialisms: 3
National: 6

How do the main workplace safety credentials compare?

Verified figures for 4 of the national workplace safety credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.

Credential	Awarded by	Exam fee	Length	Pass mark
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)	Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page	10 hours of training	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)	Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page	30 hours of training	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	$50-$150	Within the course	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Training	Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120	~$200-$400	8 hours (one day)	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report

Which workplace safety credentials lead to the highest published pay?

Ranked by the median annual wage published for the occupation each credential unlocks — the most recent figure per occupation, quoted from the source named in the guide (usually the BLS occupational series). A credential is the entry ticket to an occupation, not a pay guarantee: these are occupation medians, not starting salaries.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

$106,980 median for construction managers (BLS, May 2024)

No published pass rate — completion-based training

Verified 2026-08
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training

$72,590 median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers — the supervisory occupations OSHA 30 serves (BLS, May 2024)

OSHA publishes no pass rate — the 30-hour card is earned by completing the training, not by passing a scored exam

Verified 2026-08
HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Training

$48,490 median for hazardous materials removal workers (BLS, May 2024)

There is no national pass rate — OSHA requires the training hours, and each provider sets its own assessment

Verified 2026-08
OSHA 10-Hour Construction

$46,050 median wage for construction laborers (BLS, May 2024)

No published pass rate — completion-based training

Verified 2026-08
EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification

RRP certification is a legal requirement for renovation work in pre-1978 housing: construction laborer and painter medians sit in the $46,000-$52,000 range (BLS, May 2024)

The RRP certification exam requires 80 percent (18 of 23 questions); EPA does not publish cohort pass rates

Verified 2026-08
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training

$38,860 median for stockers and order fillers — a representative entry production/warehouse occupation (BLS, May 2024)

OSHA publishes no pass rate — the 10-hour card is earned by completing the training, not by passing a scored exam

Verified 2026-08

OSHA Outreach & Trainer 4 credentials

Environmental Remediation & Building Hazards 1 credential

EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification — Safety & Environment credential from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certification

Hazardous Materials & Emergency Response 1 credential

HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Training HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Training — Safety & Environment credential from Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Training

Frequently asked questions about workplace safety credentials

How many workplace safety credentials are there?

There are 6 workplace safety credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 6 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.

How much do workplace safety exams cost?

Across the 4 national workplace safety credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $50–$200. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.

Do you need a certification to work in workplace safety?

None of the 6 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 6 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.

Which workplace safety credential should you start with?

Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training, EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.

How often do workplace safety requirements change?

Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.