How can my organization become an OTI Education Center?
OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers are selected through a national competition and
selection process. OSHA's recent solicitation for new organizations to apply to become OTI Education
Centers closed Friday, August 24, 2007. OSHA has no plans to solicit additional organizations at
this time.
Is there an Education Center near me?
The OSHA Training Institute Education Centers are national network of training sites. There is at
least one Education Center located in each OSHA Region.
Find an Education Center near you.
What types of courses are offered by OTI Education Centers?
OTI courses currently available through the Education Centers include the most popular ones such as
the #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
and #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. These
"train the trainer" courses support the OSHA Outreach Training Program, which is the agency's
primary way to train workers in the basics of occupational safety and health. Also available through
the Education Centers are Trainer update courses (#502, #503), Course #510 Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction Industry, and the newly developed Course #511 Occupational
Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
Other OTI Education Center course offerings address such topics as Hazardous Materials, Machine
Guarding, Ergonomics, Confined Space, Excavation, Electrical Standards, and Fall Arrest Systems.
There are currently a number of one-day seminars in development in subject areas such as nursing
home guidelines, homeland security, and machine guarding. These are being added to meet the needs of
students who are unable to attend the full-week courses, but would like to benefit from the OSHA
training curriculum.
Complete listing of courses
If I receive my OSHA Outreach Training authorization from an OTI Education Center, may I conduct Outreach training in other Regions?
Yes. The OSHA Outreach Training Authorization is valid throughout the United States.
Where can I get information about trainer or update course schedules?
The trainer courses and the update courses are offered at the OSHA Training Institute and the OSHA
Training Institute Education Centers. For a schedule of courses, please check the OSHA Directorate
of Training and Education's (DTE) Resources Page.
Are OSHA Training Institute Education Centers funded by OSHA?
No. The organizations support their OSHA training courses through their normal tuition and fee
structures utilizing their own instructors and facilities.
Can OSHA Training Institute Education Centers deliver on-site safety and health training for companies?
Yes. The Education Centers offer added value in their ability to provide customized corporate
training solutions and accommodate requests for on-site training courses.
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