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Four OSHA Outreach Trainer Programs Available

NOTE: CSUDH OTIEC will transitioning to a new OSHA Card Portal on June 6, 2022. For more information, see our instructions.

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at CSUDH offers four OSHA Authorized Outreach Training Programs in Construction, General Industry, Maritime Safety and Disaster Site. If you have the required experience, this can be an excellent opportunity to become an Authorized Trainer for your company, or to build your own business. Current OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainers with a minimum 1-year experience with Title 8 regulations may earn a Cal/OSHA endorsement to be able to conduct 10 and 30 Hour training based on Cal/OSHA regulations (see requirements below).

Attention Outreach Trainers: effective October 1, 2023, the fee for course completion cards will increase from $8.00 per card to $10.00 per card. For the Department of Labor’s news release, visit http://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/trade/06222023.

Construction Industry Outreach Trainer

Required Course:
OSHA 500: Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry

Prerequisite Course:
OSHA 510: OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry

Requirements:
OSHA 510 course completed within the last seven years and five years of construction safety experience. A bachelor or higher college degree in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene by an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.

Trainer will be authorized to deliver 10- and 30-Hour OSHA Training for the Construction Industry.

General Industry Outreach Trainer

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

Prerequisite Course:
OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

Requirements:
OSHA 511 course completed within the last seven years and five years of general industry safety experience. A bachelor or higher college degree in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene by an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.

Trainer will be authorized to deliver 10- and 30-Hour OSHA Training for General Industry.

Maritime Industry Outreach Trainer

Maritime Industry Outreach TrainerRequired Course:
OSHA 5400: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

Prerequisite Course:
OSHA 5410: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

Requirements:
OSHA 5410 course completed within the last seven years and five years of maritime industry safety experience. A bachelor or higher college degree in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene by an accredited college or university, a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.

Trainer will be authorized to deliver 10- and 30-Hour OSHA Training for the Maritime Industry.

Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer

Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer Required Course:
OSHA 5600: Trainer Course for Disaster Site Worker

Requirements:
Current OSHA authorization as a Construction, Maritime or General Industry Outreach trainer, three years of safety training experience, and either completion of the 40-hour HAZWOPER course or possession of journey-level credentials in a building trade union.

Trainer will be authorized to deliver 7.5- and 15-Hour OSHA Training for Disaster Sites Workers.

Steps to Enroll in OSHA 500/501/5400/5600:

  1. Request a Prerequisite Verification form at osha@dos5.net. 
    THE PREREQUISITE VERIFICATION FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS—NO EXCEPTIONS. The prerequisite form must clearly indicate that the applicant has 5 years of experience overseeing workplace safety in the applicable industry.
  2. When submitting the prerequisite verification form, your email should include the following statement:
    “I have read the testing and equipment requirements listed on your website and I’m able to meet these requirements.”
  3. If your form is denied, we will contact you via phone or email to explain why the form was denied.
  4. If your form is approved, you will receive a permission number via email to register.
  5. Contact the College of Continuing and Professional Education Registration Office to provide permission number and payment for course: 310-243-3741, Option 1.

Cal/OSHA Endorsement to Teach 10- and 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training

Requirements:
Be a current authorized OSHA Outreach trainer or become an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer within six (6) months after completing OSHA 5109 or OSHA 5119 course. Trainers should note that the Cal/OSHA Partnership endorsement expires on the same date as their federal trainer authorization. Candidates must have at least one year of verifiable safety and health experience with an organization governed by Cal/OSHA standards. Outreach Trainers will be required to sign a “Statement of Eligibility” form, prior to, or in their Cal/OSHA course.