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Updated for 2026 Regulations

Pennsylvania Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

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  • 4 Compliance Requirements

Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Alcohol Service (RAMP)

Licensees, servers, and sellers of alcohol at bars, restaurants, distributors, and retailers across Pennsylvania.
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Requirements

  • PA RAMP is a voluntary but strongly incentivized program run by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
  • Servers and sellers complete PLCB-approved responsible alcohol management (server/seller) training
  • Licensees who complete all five RAMP components gain mitigation of penalties for certain violations

Key Standards

  • PLCB Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP)
  • Pennsylvania Liquor Code (47 P.S.)

Certification Details

  • RAMP server/seller certification is valid for 2 years
  • New employees at RAMP-certified establishments should be trained within a set window of hire

Penalties

  • Serving minors or visibly intoxicated patrons can trigger fines and license suspension
  • RAMP certification can reduce fines and penalties in enforcement actions

RAMP certification valid 2 years; renew before expiry

PLCB continues to promote RAMP as the standard for responsible alcohol service statewide.

Workplace Safety (OSHA)

Private-sector employers in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and general industry throughout Pennsylvania.
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Requirements

  • Pennsylvania private employers fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction (no state OSHA plan for private sector)
  • Employers must provide a workplace free of recognized hazards and train workers on hazards they face
  • OSHA 10-hour training is widely used and often required by contractors and clients as a baseline

Key Standards

  • OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910)
  • OSHA Construction standards (29 CFR 1926)

Certification Details

  • OSHA 10-hour cards are issued through the OSHA Outreach Training Program
  • Hazard-specific refresher training recommended as job duties change

Penalties

  • Serious OSHA violations carry penalties exceeding $16,000 each (2026 adjusted amounts)
  • Willful or repeat violations can exceed $160,000 per violation

Train before workers are exposed to a hazard

OSHA civil penalty amounts are adjusted annually for inflation.

Harassment Prevention

Employers in Philadelphia are covered by a local ordinance; statewide there is no training mandate.
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Requirements

  • Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance requires employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training
  • There is no statewide Pennsylvania sexual harassment training mandate
  • Training is a widely recommended best practice for all PA employers to limit liability

Key Standards

  • Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (local)
  • Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA)
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (federal)

Certification Details

  • Philadelphia employers should document completion for covered employees and supervisors
  • Annual refresher training is a common best practice

Penalties

  • Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations can investigate and penalize noncompliant employers
  • Harassment claims under PHRA and Title VII can lead to significant damages

Philadelphia: train covered employees per local ordinance

Philadelphia continues to enforce local harassment training obligations distinct from state law.

Food Safety

Restaurants, retail food facilities, and food service operations regulated under the PA Food Code.
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Requirements

  • Pennsylvania adopts the FDA Food Code, requiring a certified food protection manager at many facilities
  • Food employees must be trained on safe food handling appropriate to their duties
  • Local health departments (e.g., Philadelphia, Allegheny) may impose additional certification rules

Key Standards

  • Pennsylvania Food Code (7 Pa. Code Chapter 46)
  • FDA Food Code

Certification Details

  • Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential typically valid for 5 years
  • Food handler training recommended for all food employees

Penalties

  • Failed inspections can result in fines, closure, or loss of licensure
  • Operating without a required certified manager can trigger enforcement action

Maintain a certified food protection manager on staff

PA continues to align its Food Code with current FDA model provisions.

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Required Courses for Pennsylvania

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

Pennsylvania Compliance Essentials Bundle

Mandatory and recommended courses for complete coverage

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PA RAMP Alcohol Server/Seller Training

Prepare Pennsylvania servers and sellers with Responsible Alcohol Management Program training covering ID checks, refusing service, and PLCB rules. Completing RAMP helps establishments reduce liability and mitigate penalties.

  • 240 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$14.99 per person

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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach

Give Pennsylvania workers a solid safety foundation with OSHA 10-hour General Industry training covering hazard recognition, PPE, and worker rights. Widely accepted by contractors and clients as a baseline credential.

  • 10 hours
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$59.00 per person

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (National)

Meet Philadelphia's harassment training obligation and protect employers statewide with this course covering recognizing, preventing, and reporting workplace harassment. A strong best practice for every PA employer.

  • 45 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Food Protection Manager Course + Exam Bundle

Certify a food protection manager for your Pennsylvania facility with this ANSI-aligned course and exam bundle. Helps satisfy PA Food Code requirements for a certified manager on staff.

  • 8 hours
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$78.00 per person

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Food Handler's Training Course

Train front-line food employees across Pennsylvania on safe food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination, and hygiene. A practical option to support PA Food Code compliance for food service teams.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Cybersecurity Awareness: Safeguarding Against Online Threats

Reduce data-breach risk for Pennsylvania employers with concise cybersecurity awareness training on phishing, passwords, and safe data handling. Recommended best practice to protect employee and customer information.

  • 15 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.99 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. Pennsylvania obligations apply based on where work is performed and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach keeps Pennsylvania standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Pennsylvania's RAMP (Responsible Alcohol Management Program) is technically voluntary, but the PLCB strongly incentivizes it. Establishments that complete all RAMP components can have penalties mitigated for certain liquor code violations, and RAMP server/seller training is the recognized standard for responsible service statewide.

RAMP server/seller certification is valid for two years. Renew before it expires so your establishment maintains the liability protection and penalty mitigation that RAMP provides under PLCB enforcement.

There is no statewide Pennsylvania sexual harassment training mandate. However, Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance requires covered employers within the city to provide sexual harassment prevention training. Training remains a strong best practice for all PA employers to limit liability under the PHRA and Title VII.

Pennsylvania does not operate a state OSHA plan for private-sector employers, so federal OSHA standards apply directly. Employers must keep workplaces free of recognized hazards and train workers accordingly. OSHA 10-hour training is a common baseline often required by contractors and clients.

Pennsylvania follows the FDA Food Code, which generally requires a certified food protection manager (CFPM) at facilities handling unpackaged food. Local health departments such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County may add their own certification requirements, so confirm rules with your local jurisdiction.

Pennsylvania does not have a single statewide food handler card mandate, but food employees must be trained appropriately for their duties, and many local jurisdictions expect it. Food handler training is a practical, low-cost way to demonstrate safe food handling during inspections.

Neither is a general statewide mandate for private employers, but both are recommended best practices. Workplace violence prevention supports OSHA's general duty obligations, and cybersecurity awareness training helps protect sensitive employee and customer data from breaches.

Coggno lets you assign RAMP, OSHA, harassment, food safety, and cybersecurity courses online, then track completions and store certificates in one dashboard. That makes it easy to prove training during PLCB, health department, or OSHA reviews across all your PA locations.

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