OTI Education Center Course Descriptions

OSHA #500 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the
Construction Industry
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour
construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and
other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special
emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well
as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional
approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to
become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-
hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying
course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers
in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned
OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group
and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Minimum student
contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
Students must successfully complete the OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for Construction and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience
in the construction industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified
Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be
substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain
guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute
Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA
Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #502 Update for
Construction Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain
their trainer status.
OSHA #501 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
General Industry
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour
general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and
other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide,
special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs
as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective
instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the
student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both
10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants
after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized
trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an
assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as
part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
Students must successfully complete the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry and have five (5) years of safety and health work
experience in general industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified
Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be
substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain
guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute
Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA General
Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #503 Update
for General Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain
their trainer status.
OSHA #502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed
OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the
Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training
Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies,
and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to
demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective
adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define,
and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they
continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program
classes. Minimum student contact hours: 18
Prerequisites:
OSHA #500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized
Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four
years (4) to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a
copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript
showing successful completion of the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for
Construction from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for
verification of trainer status.
OSHA #503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed
course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The
course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and
regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate
continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning
principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain
general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to
teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes.
Minimum student contact hours: 18
Prerequisites:
OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry. Authorized
Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four
(4) years to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a
copy of their current Outreach trainer card or an official transcript showing successful
completion of the OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General
Industry from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for
verification of trainer status.
OSHA #510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction
industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards,
construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in
construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have
the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards,
identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine
appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the
use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing
safety and health program. Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #511 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry.
Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general
industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are
most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define
general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify
hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA
General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA
General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and
health program. Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #521 - OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
This course covers industrial hygiene practices and related OSHA regulations and
procedures. Course topics include recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical,
physical, biological and ergonomic hazards, Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL), OSHA
health standards, respiratory protection, engineering controls, OSHA sampling
protocols and strategies, and workplace health program elements. The course
features workshops in health hazard recognition, OSHA health standards and use of
sampling equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to
recognize basic industrial hygiene principles and practices, identify characteristics of
common air contaminants, locate PELs, perform basic industrial hygiene calculations,
and determine methods for hazard control and abatement. Minimum student contact
hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2015 - Hazardous Materials
This course covers OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus and
proprietary standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials. Course topics
include flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and
cryogenic liquids. Related processes such as spraying and dipping, and use of
electrical equipment in hazardous locations are also discussed. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous
materials standards, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and proper moving,
storing, and handling of hazardous materials. Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None.
OSHA #2045 - Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safe guards, and
related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards
associated with various types of machinery and the determination of proper machine
safe guards. Course topics include machinery processes, mechanical motions, points
of operation, control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout), guarding of
portable powered tools, and common OSHA machine guarding violations. Program
highlights include the ability to recognize hazards and provide options for control and
hazard abatement through machine safeguarding inspection workshops. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to describe common machine hazards and
sources of energy, identify resources for assisting with machine guarding issues, and
determine methods of control and hazard abatement, and selection of appropriate
machine safe guards. Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2055 - Cranes in Construction
This course covers the best practices in crane and derrick operation using the OSHA
Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule as a guide. Course topics include hazards
associated with crane assembly and disassembly, types of cranes, lifting concepts,
rigging and wire rope, signaling, employee qualifications and training, and
maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements. Students will participate in
workshops to reinforce concepts of safe crane operation. Upon course completion
students will have the ability to identify the types of cranes and their components and
attachments, determine safe operating conditions, and recognize common violations
of OSHA Standards. Minimum student contact hours: 22.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2225 - Respiratory Protection
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and
monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology,
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, NIOSH certification, respiratory protection
programs, and medical evaluation requirements. Program highlights include
workshops on respirator selection, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the use
of respiratory protection and support equipment. Upon course completion students
will have the ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection
program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection,
protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards. Minimum student
contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2255 - Principles of Ergonomics (formerly OSHA #2250)
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control
workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve
disorders. Course 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 patient transfers in health
care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of
work stations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current
OSHA compliance policies and guidelines. Upon course completion students will have
the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess
employer's ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations. Minimum
student contact hours: 18
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2264 - Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
This course covers the safety and health hazards associated with permit-required
confined space entry. Course topics include recognition of confined space hazards,
identification of permit and non-permit required confined spaces, use of
instrumentation to evaluate atmospheric hazards, ventilation techniques,
development and implementation of a confined space program, proper signage, and
training requirements. This course features workshops on permit entry classification,
instrumentation, and program development. Upon course completion students will
have the ability to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, reference
the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing,
and implement a permit-required confined space program. Minimum student contact
hours: 20
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #2455 - Safety and Health Management Program
This course covers safety and health management responsibilities. Participants will be
able to implement a workplace Safety and Health Management Program (SHMP)
according to OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs and
related guidance. The course covers the fundamentals of occupational safety and
health management program (SHMP), SHMP recordkeeping requirements, and how to
assess workplace safety and health management program. The minimum contact
hours for this course are 18 hours.
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #3015 - Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
This course focuses on the operations and safety aspects of excavation and trenching.
Participants are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the
stability of shored/unshored slopes and walls. Various types of shoring (wood timbers
and hydraulic) are explained. Testing methods are demonstrated, allowing students
to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to assess
employer safety with the current standard, utilize soil-testing methods to classify soil
types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and determine
training requirements. Minimum student contact hours: 20
Prerequisites:
None.
OSHA #3085 - Principles of Scaffolding
This course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using
OSHA’s construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards
associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds,
determining scaffold capacity, employee qualifications and training and maintenance,
repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to
reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding. Upon course completion students will have the
ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe
assembly, use, and disassembly and recognize common violations of OSHA standards.
Minimum student contact hours: 22
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #3095 - Electrical Standards
This course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with
electrical installations and equipment. Course 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 Standards, policies, and procedures and applicable
portions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will participate in workshops
on the safe and correct use of electrical testing equipment. Upon course completion
students will have the ability to understand the severity of electrical current on the
human body, recognize and evaluate actual and potential electrical hazards and
reference the applicable OSHA Standard, determine hazard abatement measures, and
understand the proper use of electrical testing equipment. Minimum student contact
hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #3115 - Fall Protection (formerly OSHA #3110 Fall Arrest Systems)
This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an
overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection,
components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies
regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the
inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall
protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon
course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA
Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems,
and develop and implement fall protection plans. Minimum student contact hours: 18
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #3365 - Healthcare
This course covers an overview of OSHA standards impacting the healthcare industry.
Course topics include types of healthcare facilities, occupations, hazards, standards,
and resources available in the healthcare industry. Training highlights record keeping,
physical and health hazards, and activities to identify hazards and control strategies in
the workplace.
Minimum Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #5029 - Cal/OSHA Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
This course updates OSHA #5109 Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry.
Students will learn about the most significant changes within Cal/OSHA Title 8 that
affect the construction industry. Course topics include updates on the Cal/OSHA
strategic plan, enforcement and consultation, procedural changes, new and proposed
Cal/OSHA Standards as they relate to the construction industry, navigation of the
Cal/OSHA Web site, and availability of publications and resources. This course
continues the student's authorization to teach both the 10- and 30-hour Cal/OSHA
Construction Industry Outreach Training Program. Upon course completion students
will have the ability to identify recent changes and updates to Cal/OSHA structure,
construction standards, and legal decisions affecting the construction industry.
Minimum student contact hours: 7
Prerequisites:
OSHA #5109 Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized Outreach
Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years
to maintain their Cal/OSHA trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide
a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript
from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center showing successful
completion of the OSHA #500 for verification of trainer status.
OSHA #5039 - Cal/OSHA Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
This course updates the Cal/OSHA #5119 Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry.
Students learn about the most significant changes with Cal/OSHA Title 8 that affect
general industry. Course topics include updates on the Cal/OSHA strategic plan,
enforcement and consultation, procedural changes, new and proposed Cal/OSHA
Standards as it relates to general industry, navigation of the Cal/OSHA Web site, and
availability of publications and resources. Upon course completion students will have
the ability to identify recent changes and updates to Cal/OSHA structure, General
Industry standards, and legal decisions affecting general industry. Minimum student
contact hours: 7
Prerequisites:
OSHA# 5119 Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry. Authorized Outreach Training
Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to
maintain their Cal/OSHA trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a
copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or official transcript from
their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center showing successful
completion of the OSHA #501 for verification of trainer status.
OSHA #5109 - Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour
Cal/OSHA construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their
employees and groups interested in learning about Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction
Standards and policies. Course topics include construction industry standards and
compliance, training topics required in the 10- and 30- hour Outreach Training
Program as well as those which are most hazardous in the construction industry,
Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and Cal/OSHA training guidelines. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to understand the relationship between
OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures, identify hazards which
occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate Cal/OSHA
Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of Cal/OSHA
Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health
program. Minimum student contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
Outreach Training Program trainers seeking to achieve the Cal/OSHA construction
authorized trainer designation must have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in
OSHA Standards for Construction or OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry
Outreach Trainers. Prior to registration, construction Outreach Training Program
trainers must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card
for verification of trainer status and documentation of one (1) year of Cal/OSHA
construction safety experience.
OSHA #5119 - Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30- Cal/OSHA
general industry safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and
groups interested in learning more about Cal/OSHA General Industry Standards and
policies. Course topics include Title 8 General Industry Standards and compliance,
training topics required in the 10- and 30- hour Outreach Training Programs as well as
those which are most hazardous in general industry, Injury and Illness Prevention
Program, and Cal/OSHA training guidelines. Upon course completion students will be
able to understand the relationship between OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards, policies,
and procedures, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and
determine appropriate Cal/OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and
procedures, and describe the use of Cal/OSHA General Industry Standards and
regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. Minimum student
contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
Outreach Training Program trainers seeking to achieve the Cal/OSHA general industry
authorized trainer designation must have completed OSHA #501 Trainer Course in
OSHA Standards for General Industry or OSHA #503 Update for General Industry
Outreach Trainers. Prior to registration, general industry Outreach Training Program
trainers must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card
for verification of trainer status and documentation of one (1) year of Cal/OSHA
general industry safety experience.
OSHA #5400 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the
Maritime Industry
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour
Maritime safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other
interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and
30-hour Outreach Training Program as well as the most hazardous in the maritime
industry using OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide. Students are briefed on effective
instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the
student to become a trainer in the Outreach Training Program, to conduct 10- and 30-
hour maritime classes in shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring,
and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students in OSHA
#5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry who wish to
participate as authorized Outreach Trainer Program trainers in the OSHA Outreach
Training Program must successfully prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA
maritime industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group
and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Minimum student
contact hours: 26
Prerequisites:
Students must successfully complete the OSHA #5410 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for the Maritime Industry and have five (5) years maritime industry safety
experience. A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or
university, certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Certified Industrial
Hygienist (CIH), or a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC) may be substituted for two (2)
years of work related experience. Authorized OSHA Maritime Industry Outreach
Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #5402 Maritime Industry
Trainer Update Course at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer
status.
OSHA #5402 - Maritime Industry Trainer Update Course
This course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed OSHA course
#5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry and are active
Outreach Training Program trainers. The course updates the OSHA Maritime
standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the
ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying
effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly
identify, define and explain maritime industry hazards and acceptable corrective
measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program
classes. Minimum student contact hours: 18
Prerequisites:
OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry. Authorized
OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to
maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of
their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript from the
respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center to verify Outreach Training
Program trainer authorized status
OSHA #5410 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry
This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards for the maritime
industry. Using the OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed
on those areas in the maritime industry which are most hazardous. Upon course
completion students will define maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime
Standards, identify hazards in the maritime industry and determine appropriate
controls and abatement, locate OSHA Maritime Standards, policies and procedures,
and describe the use of the OSHA Maritime Standards and regulations to supplement
an ongoing safety and health program. Minimum student contact hours: 35
Prerequisites:
None.
OSHA #5600 - Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course
This course prepares experienced Outreach Training Program trainers to present 7.5-
and 15-hour Disaster Site Worker Outreach training classes intended for second
responders (those arriving hours or days after the event). Course topics include the
National Response Framework, the Incident Command System, disaster work zone
safety, respiratory protection, communication issues, applying elements of successful
adult training programs, and knowledge, skills, and attitudes to awareness training
about safety and health standards at natural and human-made disaster sites.
Students are provided the opportunity to practice knowledge and skills through
discussion, planned exercises, demonstrations, and presentations. Students who wish
to participate as authorized Disaster Site Worker trainers must prepare a presentation
on an assigned disaster site worker topic individually or as part of a group. Successful
completion of this course authorizes students to become trainers in the Disaster Site
Worker Outreach Training Program and to issue DOL course completion cards to
participants. Minimum student contact hours: 24
Prerequisites:
OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA
#501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry, three years safety training
experience, and one of the following: 40-hour HAZWOPER training (within the last five
years), 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training (within the last 12 months), or possession
of journey-level credentials in a building trade union. Outreach Training Program
trainers are required to attend OSHA #5602 Update for Disaster Site Worker Trainer
course at least every four (4) years to maintain their Outreach Training Program trainer
authorization. A copy of their Outreach Training Program trainer card for construction
or general industry or an official transcript from their respective OSHA Training
Institute Education Center showing successful completion of the OSHA #500 or OSHA
#501 course, and a copy of their HAZWOPER course completion certificate or journey-
level credentials are required prior to the start of class to verify trainer status.
OSHA #5602 - Update for Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course
This course is intended to update the authorized Disaster Site Worker trainer with new
technical and regulatory information related to disaster response and the role of
OSHA in coordinating occupational safety and health in the National Response
Framework. Participants will have the opportunity to share "lessons learned" from
teaching 7.5- and 15-hour Disaster Site Worker Outreach training classes. Minimum
student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
OSHA #5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course. Authorized Outreach Training
Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to
maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of
their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript from their
respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center showing successful completion
of the OSHA #5600 Disaster Site Worker Training Course for verification of Outreach
Training Program trainer status.
OSHA #5810 - Hazards Recognition and Standards for On-Shore Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production
This course covers OSHA Construction and General Industry Standards relating to the
oil and gas industry. This course provides information for employees and employers to
protect themselves by developing the knowledge and skills to anticipate, recognize,
evaluate and control hazards common to the on-shore oil and gas exploration and
production industry. This includes work sites associated with the on-shore exploration
and production oil and gas industry including, but not limited to construction, drilling,
completion, well servicing, production, product gathering and processing, and
product transmission. This course is intended for employees and employers engaged
in all phases of on-shore oil and gas exploration and production. Upon course
completion students will be able to determine hazards associated with the oil and gas
industry, control and hazard abatement, and use of the OSHA standards, policies, and
procedures as they relate to the gas and oil industry. Minimum student contact hours:
30
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #6005 - Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies
This course covers the OSH Act, Executive Order 12196, and the OSHA General Industry
Standards. This course is intended for federal agency collateral duty safety and health
personnel. With use of the OSHA General Industry Standards, special emphasis is
placed on areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms, identify
hazards that occur in general industry, determine appropriate standards and
regulations for federal agencies, locate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies,
and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA General Industry Standards and
regulations to effectively assist agency safety and health officers with inspection and
abatement efforts. Minimum student contact hours: 22.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #6015 - Occupational Safety and Health Course for Other Federal Agencies
This course covers the recognition, evaluation, and control of safety and health
hazards for other federal agencies. Course topics include the OSH Act, Executive Order
12196, 29 CFR 1960 and 1910 General Industry Standards, understanding the Federal
Safety and Health program regulations, identification of safety and health hazards,
controlling hazards, hazard abatement, and construction focus four topics. This
course is intended for federal employees responsible for the occupational safety and
health programs at their respective agencies. Upon course completion students will
have the ability to apply OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations pertaining
to federal agencies, identify safety and health hazards, and control and hazard
abatement. Minimum student contact hours: 53
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7000 - OSHA Training Guidelines for Safe Patient Handling
This course covers OSHA ergonomic guidelines for safe patient handling and methods
to protect workers in all health care settings. Using OSHA's Ergonomics Guidelines for
Nursing Homes as a basis for any healthcare facility, this course focuses on analyzing
and identifying ergonomic hazards and practical solutions to address these issues.
Course topics include developing an ergonomic work process, risk factors in patient
handling and transfers, identifying work processes with the potential for
musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, protocol for resident and patient assessment,
and implementing solutions including work practices and engineering controls. Upon
course completion students will have the ability to apply "OSHA's Ergonomics
Guidelines for Nursing Homes" in their healthcare facility, understand the benefits of
implementing an ergonomics process, and identify, analyze and develop solutions for
ergonomic problem jobs in healthcare. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7005 - Warehousing and Storage
This course covers the hazards and injuries likely to occur in public warehousing and
storage operations, including encounters with powered industrial trucks, material
handling, lifting and ergonomics, hazard communication, walking and working
surfaces, and life safety including fire protection and evacuation. This course is
intended for warehouse workers, supervisors, and employers responsible for
developing safe work practices and procedures in a warehouse setting. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to recognize the potential for injuries from
forklifts, material handling and lifting, exposure to hazardous substances, slips, trips,
and falls and methods to control and abate these hazards. Minimum student contact
hours: 7
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7100 - Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
This course covers the process to identify, select and properly safeguard machinery to
protect employees and others in the work area and deliver appropriate training in safe
work practices. Course topics include types of machinery requiring guarding, point of
operation, emergency eyewash/shower requirements, hazard communication, OSHA
Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards violations, and corrective actions. Upon
course completion students will have the ability to explain hazardous actions and
motions of various types of machinery, identify methods of safeguarding, and match
identified safeguards with the applicable OSHA Machinery and Machine Guarding
Standards to reduce and eliminate the potential for accidents and injuries. Minimum
student contact hours: 4
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7105 - Evacuation and Emergency Planning
This course covers OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans.
Course topics include purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire
prevention plans, elements of emergency evacuation plans, and features of design
and maintenance of emergency exit routes. Students will participate in workshops
pertaining to the development of emergency action plans. Upon course completion
students will have the ability to list the elements of an emergency action plan and
emergency evacuation floor plans, recognize violations of OSHA exit route
requirements, determine whether their organization requires an emergency action
plan, and develop and implement workplace emergency action and fire protection
plans. Minimum student contact hours: 4
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7110 - Safe Bolting: Principles and Practices
This course covers awareness of safety issues involved in bolting applications. Course
topics include safe operation and handling of high powered bolting tools, pressure
vessels and piping, machinery or mechanical joints, and structural connections. The
course provides workshops and demonstrations of safe bolting applications. The
target audience is first line mechanical operators including millwrights, pipefitters,
and those who work with mechanical joints as part of their daily work. Upon course
completion the student will have the ability to understand the basic technology of
bolted joints, safety principles associated with tool selection and operation,
workplace conditions, and bolting methods and procedures. Minimum student
contact hours: 7
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7115 - Lockout/Tagout
This course covers 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 machinery and
equipment. Course topics include types of hazardous energy, detecting hazardous
conditions, implementing control measures as they relate to the control of hazardous
energy, developing and implementing energy control programs including written
isolation procedures, training of authorized and affected employees, and periodic
inspection of energy control procedures using the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy
Standard. Upon course completion the student will have the ability to explain the
importance of energy control programs, procedures, training, audits and methods of
controlling hazardous energy. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7120 - Introduction to Combustible Dust Hazards
This course covers the hazards posed by combustible dust within general industry.
Course topics include recognizing the hazards and risks associated with combustible
dust, control of electrical installation hazards, and developing controls and strategies
to prevent or mitigate combustible dust fires and explosions. Upon course completion
the student will have the ability to utilize strategies that assure employee safety while
using or producing materials that generate combustible dust and the ability to use
OSHA Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, and other
applicable consensus standards that impact industries which generate combustible
dust. Minimum student contact hours: 6.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7200 - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control
This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans
(ECP). Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard, determining potential exposure and control methods, developing an ECP,
vaccinations, exposure incidents, training, and record keeping. The target audience is
the program administrator, manager, or other personnel designated with the
responsibility of developing a Bloodborne Pathogens ECP. Course highlights include
students developing a template for their facility’s ECP. Upon course completion, the
participant will have the ability to take a systematic approach to develop an ECP.
Minimum student contact hours: 7
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7205 - Health Hazard Awareness
This course covers common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace.
These health hazards include exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead. Course
topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of
exposure, health hazard information, and engineering and work practice controls.
Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health
hazards. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand
common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abatement
of these hazards. Minimum student contact hours: 6
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7210 - Pandemic Illness Preparedness
This course covers recognizing hazards and risks associated with a pandemic illness
event and developing strategies to assist a business, customers, vendors, contractors,
etc., with realistic preparation for a pandemic event. Course topics include the
potential impact of a pandemic illness event on a business and community, critical
elements of a preparedness plan, and realistic strategies for supporting the continuity
of operations. This course offers information on strategies that can be used to control
the spread of the illness, minimize exposure to employees, customers, vendors, and
families, and resources available from OSHA and other government agencies. The
intended audience is the business leader and members of their management team
who may be integral to preparedness planning. Participants will learn to prepare for a
pandemic to assure business continuity and employee safety. Minimum Student
Contact Hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7215 - Silica in Construction, Maritime, and General Industries
This course covers the development and implementation of controls and strategies to
prevent or mitigate silica exposures in construction, maritime, and general industries.
Course topics include describing the requirements of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline
Silica standards and recognizing the hazards and risks, assessment options, and
exposure control measures associated with silica exposure. Minimum student contact
hours: 7.0
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7225 - Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
This course covers a proactive approach to reducing the use of hazardous chemicals in
the workplace by transitioning to safer alternatives. Course topics include
identification, evaluation, assessment, and implementation of safer chemical
alternatives. In particular, participants will use OSHA’s seven-step substitution
planning process. The course features workshops and hands-on activities with the use
of various online chemical databases and tools. The target audience is purchasing
staff, maintenance supervisors, facility managers, and workers who utilize hazardous
chemicals at their worksites, along with occupational safety and health professionals
who provide technical assistance on the control of chemical hazards. Upon course
completion participants will have the ability to recognize and evaluate hazardous
chemicals in their workplace, assess safer alternatives, and implement those
alternatives. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7230 - Infectious Disease Preparedness in the Workplace
This course is an introduction to protecting employees from infectious diseases in the
workplace. Course topics include the definition of infectious disease, modes of
transmission, specific types of infectious diseases, OSHA standards, and other
industry requirements. Additionally, training will cover worker exposure classification,
recordkeeping, and basic control measures, highlighting types of infectious diseases
and OSHA standards, and drafting highlights highlighting types of infectious diseases,
OSHA standards, and an infectious disease protection plan. Minimum Student Contact
Hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7235 - Respiratory Protection Program
This course is designed primarily for participants with limited technical backgrounds
who need assistance understanding OSHA’s requirements for written respiratory
protection programs. It will help them make informed decisions about how to
administer their program and who (within or outside of their organization) should
help implement it. Depending on the extent and complexity of the hazards present
and the level of respiratory protection needed, the course could benefit those
interested in serving as a program administrator for their workplace respiratory
protection program.
Minimum Student Contact Hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7300 - Understanding OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard
This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space
Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined
space entry, and the evaluation, prevention, and abatement of these hazards. The
course covers OSHA requirements; it does not feature workshops (instrumentation,
control methods and testing) which are included in the OSHA #2264 Permit-Required
Confined Space Entry. This course is designed for small employers or a designated
representative (line supervisor or manager) with the responsibility to develop a
permit-required confined space program. Upon course completion students will have
a basic understanding of confined space hazards, evaluating and abatement of the
hazards, and determining when a confined space shall be classified as a permit-
required confined space. Minimum student contact hours: 7
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7400 - Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards
This course focuses on describing noise hazards in the workplace. The course
includes; OSHA occupational noise exposure standards, properties of sound, noise-
induced hearing loss, noise exposure control, selection and use of hearing protection,
sound level surveys, noise dosimetry, and worker training. Classroom demonstrations
of noise instrumentation and hearing protection devices are featured. The target
audience is the employer or representative designated with the responsibility to
develop a noise program. At the conclusion of this course, students will describe
sound properties and their relationship to noise-induced hearing loss, hearing
protection usage, and using a sound level meter. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall
hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather
than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include
identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection
Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of
identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards. Minimum
student contact hours: 5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7410 - Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations
This course covers the requirements to manage excavation/trenching operations. The
course will include an understanding of the OSHA excavation requirements,
excavation/trenching hazards, and control measures. Additionally, participants will
learn about soil analysis techniques and protective system requirements. At the
conclusion of this course, participants will understand how to manage
excavation/trenching operations. Minimum student contact hours: 6.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7415 - OSHA Construction Industry Requirements: Awareness of Major
Hazards and Prevention
This course provides pertinent information regarding OSHA requirements and
guidelines for construction industry activities and operations. Topics include the
industry's focus four safety and health hazards and prevention techniques.
Participants will review associated OSHA standards and available resources. The
course is an interactive training session focusing on class discussions and activities. It
will help participants identify safety and health hazards in construction.
Minimum student contact hours: 12
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management
This course covers the effective implementation of a company's safety and health
management system. The course addresses the four core elements of an effective
safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to
each element's proper management. This course is an interactive training session
focusing on class discussion and workshops. Upon course completion students will
have the ability to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health
management system for their company. Minimum student contact hours: 5.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7505 - Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
This course covers an introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and
describes accident analysis techniques. Course topics include reasons for conducting
accident investigations, employer responsibilities related to workplace accident
investigations, and a six step accident investigation procedure. The target audience is
the employer, manager, employee or employee representative who is involved in
conducting accident and/or near-miss investigations. Upon course completion
students will have the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective accident
investigation at the workplace. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7510 - Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses
This course covers an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and the OSH Act for owners and managers of small businesses.
Course topics include an introduction to OSHA, OSHA Standards, the inspection
process, implementing a safety and health program, worker training requirements
and assistance available to small businesses. Upon course completion students will
understand OSHA operations and procedures and how to work with OSHA to prevent
or reduce injuries and illnesses in their workplace. Minimum student contact hours:
3.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7515 - Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
This course covers OSHA guidelines for developing a Job Hazard Analysis. Course
topics include the purpose and requirements of a job hazard analysis, the relationship
between worker tasks and tools in a work environment, identifying job hazards before
they occur, and techniques for completing a job hazard analysis. Students will
participate in activities about utilizing a job hazard analysis. Minimum student contact
hours: 7.5
Prerequisites:
None
OSHA #7845 - Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
This course covers OSHA requirements for maintaining and posting records of
occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Upon course
completion students will have the ability to identify OSHA requirements for
recordkeeping, posting and reporting and to complete OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-
Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and
Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report. Minimum student
contact hours: 4
Prerequisites:
None