If you work in New York OSHA training is useful for many reasons. Here are a few:

NEW YORK STATE OSHA 10 REQUIREMENTS:
Since 2008 an OSHA certification is mandatory on ALL "public work project that are required under Article 8 to receive the prevailing wage."

NEW YORK CITY OSHA10 REQUIREMENTS:
Legislation states "All active trade workers, managers, foremen and project superintendents working at major buildings sites must complete this training." It also states, "Site safety plans must include a statement that all workers have completed the required 10-Hour OSHA".

NOTE: New York City does require renewal of the training every 5 years.

NEW YORK CITY FIRE GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES MANDATE OSHA 10:
In the fire guard study material (F-60) it states as a special note: "Special Note: A watchperson is often required from 2400-0800 (Midnight – 8 AM) for construction site. In addition, all fire guards and watchperson should complete OSHA 10 hour training." (Note: A watch person is synonymous for a security officer in this context.)

In conclusion, state, city and local legislation recommend/mandate this safety certification for employment.

AREAS OF TRAINING 

Security And Safety Training Solutions

Y.E.S. Training​

• OSHA 10 – Construction
• OSHA 10 – General Industry
  
• OSHA 30 – Construction
  
• OSHA 30 – General Industry
  

OSHA Trainings 

Areas of training 

OSHA has as one of its main objectives the protection of the most valuable asset of the United States, the American worker. Our OSHA trainings aside from being mandatory for certain employment, and aside from reducing certain insurance premiums, it serves a better purpose. We aim to provide a safer workplace and safer workers were every employee goes home. We offer the following OSHA trainings in various locations in New York City: