Best free resources for OSHA prep — what's actually worth your time
Compiling a list of what's actually useful for OSHA prep after going through a lot of material that wasn't. Wanted to share what worked for me and hopefully save others some time.
For andy biggs osha specifically, the free resources are surprisingly good. The osha safety procedures has questions that closely match real exam difficulty — not dumbed-down versions that give you false confidence. For the conceptual background, certified crane operator is one of the better free reads available.
What I'd skip: most YouTube "pass in one week" content. The explanations are surface-level and don't prepare you for the applied questions on the actual OSHA exam. Flashcards alone also aren't enough for this one.
What actually worked: timed practice sets with immediate review of wrong answers, reading the official reference material for any concept that came up more than twice, and finding one study partner for accountability.
This is exactly the thread I needed. I sit for my OSHA in 2 weeks and have been second-guessing my prep. The andy biggs osha area you mentioned is definitely my weak spot. Thanks for the honest breakdown.
Same experience here. The osha safety procedures was what finally made it click for me — specifically the way it explains the reasoning rather than just giving answers. Took me 2 weeks of consistent practice but scores went from 68% to 81% by exam day.
Good thread. One thing I'd add: don't try to cram the night before. I did 2 hours the night before my OSHA and I think it hurt more than helped. Your brain needs consolidation time. Light review or full rest is better.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the OSHA.
Late to this thread but wanted to add — the andy biggs osha section trips up more people than any other part. If you're scoring below 70% there in practice, treat it as your only focus for at least a week before moving on. Breadth at the expense of depth in that area is a common mistake.
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