OSHA 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

OSHA 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

Course Description

This course is designed for individuals seeking authorization to teach OSHA 10 and 30-hour general industry Outreach Training classes for internal and/or external customers. Using the OSHA CFR 1910 as a guide, special emphasis is placed on reinforcing topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts, and practice development and training skills through a required group or individual presentation on an assigned General Industry topic.  Once the presentation and written exam are successfully completed, students will be authorized to train and issue OSHA 10 and 30-hour cards for four years.

Course Content
  • TOPIC – OSHA ACT
  • TOPIC – 29 CFR 1903
  • TOPIC – INSPECTIONS, CITATIONS, AND PENALTIES
  • TOPIC – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  • TOPIC – EXIT ROUTES, EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS, AND FIRE PREVENTION PLANS
  • TOPIC – MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TOPIC – ELECTRICAL
  • TOPIC – PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
  • TOPIC – WALKING AND WORKING SURFACES
Requirements & Materials

Important Information

PREREQUISITES

  1. Completion of the following course taken within the last 7 years:
    OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
  2. Five years relevant experience in the general industrial safety and health field
     

Online Offerings Only: OSHA Atlanta Region

The only students allowed to enroll in online (Virtual Instructor Led Training) courses are either:

  • those living or working in the OSHA Atlanta Region. This includes Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and a portion of Florida. Please refer to this map for more information on OSHA Regions. 
    – OR –
  • those who are previous GA Tech OTIEC students.

View the OTI Education Centers map by region: https://www.osha.gov/otiec/map or list by OSHA region: https://www.osha.gov/otiec/text.
 

ONLINE OFFERINGS TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Webcam (built-in or USB connected)
  2. Google Chrome
  3. a desktop computer, laptop, or Surface Chromebook — and Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Chrome OS
     

Materials

  • Required
    (student must provide)
    • Photo identification (present at check-in)
    • Recommended: Current copy of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standard
    • Recommended: Laptop to facilitate the preparation and delivery of class presentation
  • Provided
    (student will receive)
    • Notebook with course materials

Course Restrictions

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Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for supervisors, managers, safety professionals, and others who want to become an OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry.

OSHA professionals working on jobsite

What You Will Learn

  • The requirements and procedures of the OSHA Outreach Training Program
  • Review of OSHA safety and health standards as well as policies and procedures
  • Common violations of these standards as they apply to Outreach Training
  • How to connect with adult learners and devise engaging training materials
OSHA professionals on job site

How You Will Benefit

  • Understand practical instructional methods and how to use visual aids and handouts.
  • Spot common violations of OSHA standards.
  • Learn to communicate how using the OSHA standards and regulations can supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
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The solid OSHA curriculum, fueled with hands-on training, and a strong professional network builds you for a successful safety career.

- Rodrigues "Rocky" Smith
Safety Manager

TRAIN AT YOUR LOCATION

We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

  • Save Money
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Group Training
  • Customize Content
  • On-Site Training
  • Earn a Certificate
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