OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the 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

All times listed are EASTERN TIME ZONE

Class will end at approximately noon on Friday. Presentations: This class does include a practice teach piece. During the class, you will be asked to conduct a short presentation on an assigned topic. You will be assigned the topic on the first day of class. While there will be some time allotted in class for preparing your presentation, it may be necessary for you to use time outside of class to prepare. Testing Policy: To become an authorized outreach trainer, the student trainer must pass both a performance test and a knowledge test. A Letter of Attendance will be issued to students who do not meet the criteria to become an Authorized Trainer. - The Performance Test consists of 25 items the student trainer must demonstrate during a presentation. Student must achieve a minimum of 50 out of 75 points. - The Knowledge Test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. Student must achieve a minimum of 28 out of 35 points. Students will have one opportunity to re-test as necessary.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	OSHA Regular	$ 800.00