#500 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested in teaching the 10- and
30-hour construction safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested
groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs
as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course
participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids
and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to
conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to
participants verifying course completion. Prerequisites: Course #510 or equivalent and five years of
construction safety experience. NOTE: Students in Course #500 who wish to participate as authorized
trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #502 at least once every four years to maintain
their trainer status.
#501 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested in teaching the 10- and
30-hour general industry safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested
groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs
as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course
participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids
and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to
conduct both a 10- and 30-hour general industry safety and health course and to issue cards to
participants verifying course completion. Prerequisites: Course #511 or equivalent and five years of
general industry safety experience. NOTE: Students in Course #501 who wish to participate as
authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the
course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #503 at least once every four years to
maintain their trainer status.
#502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector who have completed #500 Trainer Course
in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and who are active
trainers in the outreach program. It provides an update on such topics as OSHA construction
standards, policies, and regulations. Prerequisites: Course #500. NOTE: Outreach trainers are
required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status. Students must
bring their current trainer's card for validation.
#503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
This course is designed for private sector personnel who have completed course #501 Trainer Course
in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are active trainers in the
outreach program. It provides an update on OSHA general industry standards and OSHA policies.
Prerequisites: Course #501. NOTE: Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every
four years to maintain their trainer status. Students must bring their current trainer's card for
validation.
#510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as
construction safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA
construction standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous, using
OSHA standards as a guide.
#511 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as
general industry safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA
general industry standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous,
using OSHA standards as a guide.
#521 - OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
This course addresses industrial hygiene practices and related OSHA regulations and procedures.
Topics include permissible exposure limits, OSHA health standards, respiratory protection,
engineering controls, hazard communication, OSHA sampling procedures and strategy, workplace health
program elements and other industrial hygiene topics. The course features workshops in health hazard
recognition, OSHA health standards and a safety and health program workshop.
#2015 - Hazardous Materials
This shortened version of #2010 covers OSHA general industry standards and integrates materials from
other consensus and proprietary standards that relate to hazardous materials. Included are flammable
and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and cryogenic liquids. Related processes such
as spraying and dipping are covered, as well as electrical equipment. Prerequisites: 21(d) State
Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation program. Other Federal Agency or Department personnel:
Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures, and
standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal Government personnel: Course #500, #501, #510, or
#511.
#2045 - Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
This shortened version of #2040 familiarizes the student with various types of common machinery and
the related safety standards. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various kinds of
machinery and the control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout). The course presents an
approach to machinery inspection that enables participants to recognize hazards and to provide
options to achieve abatement. These hazards include mechanical motions and actions created by points
of operation and other machinery processes. Also included is hands-on training in the laboratories.
Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation program. Other Federal
Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge of the
OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal Government personnel:
Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#2225 - Respiratory Protection
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a
respirator program. Topics include terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification, and medical
evaluation recommendations. Program highlights include laboratories on respirator selection,
qualitative fit testing, and the use of a large array of respiratory and support equipment for
hands-on training. Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation program.
Other Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal Government
personnel: Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#2250 - Ergonomics Applied to MSDs and Nerve Disorders
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control work place
conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Topics include work
physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, use of video display terminals, and risk
factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and transfers in
health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work
stations and equipment, laboratory sessions in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA
compliance policies. Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation
program. Other Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal
Government personnel: Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#2264 - Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
This course is designed to enable students to recognize, evaluate, prevent, and abate safety and
health hazards associated with confined space entry. Technical topics include the recognition of
confined space hazards, basic information about instrumentation used to evaluate atmospheric
hazards, and ventilation techniques. This course features workshops on permit entry classification
and program evaluation. Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation
program. Other Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal
Government personnel: Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#3010 - Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
This course focuses on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching.
Students are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored
and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic)
are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated and a one-day field exercise is conducted, allowing
students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.
Prerequisites: All participants must have completed Course #2000, #510, or have equivalent
construction training or experience. Industrial hygienists may substitute Course #1010 for #2000.
Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation program. Other Federal
Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge of the
OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal Government personnel:
Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#3095 - Electrical Standards
This shortened version of #3090 is designed to provide the student with a survey of OSHA's
electrical standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Topics
include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding,
ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on
electrical hazard recognition and OSHA policies and procedures. Students will receive instruction on
safe and correct use of their electrical testing equipment. Prerequisites: All OSHA personnel must
have completed Course #2030 or have equivalent training or experience. Other Federal Agency or
Department personnel: Course #2005, #6000, or #6010 or equivalent. This course is available to
noncompliance personnel only. Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite
Consultation program. Other Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other
Non-Federal Government personnel: Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#3110 - Fall Arrest Systems
This course provides an overview of state-of-the-art technology for fall protection and current OSHA
requirements. Topics covered include the principles of fall protection, the components of fall
arrest systems, the limitations of fall arrest equipment, and OSHA policies regarding fall
protection. Course features a one-day field exercise demonstrating fall protection equipment.
Prerequisites: All participants must have completed Course #2000, #510, or have equivalent
construction training or experience. Industrial hygienists may substitute Course #1010 for #2000.
Prerequisites: 21(d) State Consultants: #1500 Basic Onsite Consultation program. Other Federal
Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, or #6010 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge of the
OSH Act, procedures, and standards. Private Sector and Other Non-Federal Government personnel:
Course #500, #501, #510, or #511.
#5400 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested in teaching the 10- and
30-hour maritime safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested groups.
Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well
as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are
briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts.
This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct 10 and
30-hour maritime classes in Shipyard Employment, Marine Terminals, and Longshoring and to issue
cards to participants verifying course completion. Prerequisites: Two years maritime industry
experience and at least one of the following:
- Two years of occupational safety and health experience (with a broad focus) in any industry
- A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or university
- Certification as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), or Certified Safety Health
Manager (CSHM)
NOTE: Students in Course #5400 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in
the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers
are required to attend Course #5402 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.
#5600 - Disaster Site Worker Train-the-Trainer Course
The Disaster Site Worker Train-the-Trainer Course prepares experienced trainers to present OSHA's
16-hour Disaster Site Worker Course. Trainers for this course need to be able to apply the elements
of successful adult training programs, along with specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to
awareness training about safety and health standards at natural and man-made disaster sites.
Trainers are given the opportunity to practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes through discussion,
planned exercises, demonstrations, and presentations. Participants receive lesson plans and training
materials for the Disaster Site Worker Course as well as information on training techniques and
resources. Trainers will be expected to present a selected portion of the Disaster Site Worker
Course and to use a "presentation evaluation" sheet to evaluate to other presenters. This course
allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct the 16-hour Disaster
Site Worker Course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. Prerequisites:
OSHA #500 or #501, three years safety training experience, and completion of the 40-hour HAZWOPER
training or equivalent.
#5602 - Update for Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course
The Disaster Site Worker Trainer Update #5602 is a one-day (8 hour) course
intended to update the Authorized Disaster Site Worker Trainer with new
technical and regulatory information related to disaster response. In addition,
participants will have the opportunity to share "lessons learned" and refresh
their knowledge about various topics covered previously in the Disaster Site
Worker Train-the-Trainer #5600 course.
#6000 - Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies
This course introduces federal agency collateral duty safety and health personnel to the OSH Act,
Executive Order 12196, 29 CFR 1960 and 29 CFR 1910. The training enables participants to recognize
basic safety and health hazards in the workplace and effectively assist agency safety and health
officers with inspection and abatement efforts.
#7000 - OSHA's Ergonomics Guidelines Training for Nursing Homes
The focus of this one-day course is to use OSHA's Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes to develop
a process to protect workers in nursing homes. The course will focus on analyzing and identifying
ergonomic problem jobs and practical solutions to address these problems. Featured topics include:
developing an ergonomic process; risk factors in the nursing home guidelines: identifying problem
jobs including protocol for resident assessment; and implementing solutions including work practices
and engineering solutions.
#7005 - Public Warehousing and Storage
The course is designee as a training course for warehouse workers and will focus on many hazards and
injuries that are likely to be encountered in warehouse operations. It has been shown that
warehousing has become an increasingly hazardous area to work in. OSHA has identified Public Storage
and Warehousing as one of seven industries with a high lost time claims rate. Injuries may occur
from forklifts; material handling and lifting; exposure to hazardous substances; and slips, trips
and falls. The course will discuss: powered industrial trucks; material handling/lifting/ergonomics;
hazard communication; walking and working surfaces; and exit routes and fire protection.
#7100 - Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
The main focus of this course is to increase the participant's knowledge and skill in proper machine
safeguarding techniques, and to highlight the benefits of guarding various types of machinery. It is
the employer's responsibility to identify and select the safeguard necessary to protect employees
and others in the work area, as well as provide appropriate training in safe work practices. Knowing
when and how to properly safeguard machinery can reduce or eliminate the potential for accidents and
injuries.
#7105 - Evacuation and Emergency Planning
Evacuation and emergency planning focuses on OSHA requirements for emergency action plans and fire
protection plans. Preparing for emergencies is a basic principle of workplace safety and health.
Participants will learn: (1) reasons for emergency action plans and fire prevention plans and when
they are required for a workplace; (2) elements of a good evacuation plan; and (3) features of
design and maintenance of good exit routes. The optional session for this course will focus on
assessment of risk for terrorist attack and how to utilize OSHA's two matrices, evacuation planning
and fire and explosion, as tools in planning for emergencies.
#7115 - Lockout/Tagout
Students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employer to develop
and implement an energy control program, or lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) for the
protection of workers while performing servicing and maintenance activities on
machines and equipment. In addition, students will learn how to detect hazardous
conditions and implement control measures as they relate to the control of
hazardous energy. This course is also designed to assist students in the
development and implementation of energy control programs, including written
isolation procedures, training for authorized and affected employees, and
periodic inspection of energy control procedures. Topics include the
understanding and application of definitions relating to OSHA's Control of
Hazardous Energy Standard, types of hazardous energy, energy isolation options,
written program requirements, and training guidelines. At the conclusion of this
course, the participant will be able to explain the importance of energy control
programs, procedures, training, audits and methods of controlling hazardous
energy, and will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to safely perform
servicing and maintenance activities.
#7200 - Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities
The purpose of this course is to develop a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Plan for healthcare
facilities using a step-by-step approach. Featured topics include an Introduction to Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard, the Exposure Control Plan, Exposure Determination, Methods of Control,
Vaccinations and Evaluations, Training and Information, and Record Keeping.
#7205 – Health Hazard Awareness
This course provides an introduction to common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace.
These health hazards will include exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead. The course will
feature these topics: identification of hazard; sources of exposure; health hazard information;
evaluation of exposure; and engineering and work practice controls. The course materials will
include an instructor and student manual; workshops and group activities; and PowerPoint
presentations. The course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.
#7300 – OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard
This one-day course discusses the requirements of OSHA's permit-required confined space standard, 29
CFR 1910.146. It is designed for small employers or a designated representative (line supervisor or
manager) with the responsibility to develop a permit space program. It covers OSHA's requirements
but does not feature hand-on sections (instrumentation and control methods and testing) which are
included in OSHA course #2260.
#7400 - Trainer Course in Construction Noise
The primary objectives of this one-day course are to increase the participant's knowledge and skill
in construction noise and provide them with materials and guidance for training their workers. OSHA
published an Advanced Notice for Proposed Rulemaking, Hearing Conservation Program for Construction
Workers. This course builds on OSHA's efforts to reduce occupational hearing loss in the
construction industry.
#7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
The focus of this 5 hour course is to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at
constructions sites. The course focuses on falls to a lower level not falls to the same level
resulting from slips and falls. The target audience is the small construction employer, business
owner, or manager who would like to obtain information about fall hazards found in the workplace.
The training is also suitable for employees and employee representatives. Topics include identifying
fall hazards, analyzing fall hazards, and preventing fall hazards as well as OSHA resources
addressing fall hazards.
#7410 - Managing Excavation Hazards
In this one-day course, students will learn about the role and responsibility of
the employer to assign a competent person to the excavation site and arm that
person with the knowledge to perform the work properly. Topics include the
understanding and application of definitions relating to OSHA's Excavation
Standard (Subpart P), excavation hazards and control measures, soil analysis
techniques, protective system requirements and emergency response. At the
conclusion of this course, the participant will understand the importance and
duties of a competent person towards excavation work and will have the knowledge
and skills that are required to perform those duties.
#7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management
Using interactive assignments and thought-provoking group projects, students of this one day workshop
come away with a strong understanding of the benefits in implementing a safety and health management
system in the workplace.
#7505 - Introduction to Accident Investigation
Introduction to accident investigation provides an introduction to basic accident investigation procedures
and describes accident analysis techniques. The goal of the course is to help participants gain the basic
skills necessary to conduct an effective accident investigation at their workplace. The target audience is
the small employer, manager, employee or employee representative who, as part of a firm's safety and health
system, would be involved in conducting accident and/or near-miss investigations.
#7510 - Introduction to OSHA for Small Business
This course provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
for owners and managers of small businesses. The goal of the course is to help participants gain
an understanding of OSHA operations and procedures and learn how they can work with OSHA to
prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses in their workplaces. Included in the course is
information on the background of OSHA, standards, the inspection process, implementing a safety
and health program, and assistance available to small business. It is anticipated that the course
materials could be covered in 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
#7845 - Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
This course is designed to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for
posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses and injuries and reporting specific cases
to OSHA. Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to identify OSHA
requirements and complete new OSHA's forms 300, 300A and 301. |