Course Descriptions

OSHA #500 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction
This course is designed for those who are interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour classes as well as on those that are the most hazardous in the construction industry, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants learn effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. This course authorizes the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health courses, and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion.

Prerequisites: Course #510 and five years of construction safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, or an OTC Certified Safety and Health Official (Level III) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
NOTE: Prior training experience is recommended before taking this class. Students in Course #500 must prepare a one-hour presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach topic individually or as part of a group, and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course to become a authorized Outreach Trainer. Construction Outreach T rainers are required to attend Course #502 or retake #500 at least once every four years (4) to maintain their authorized trainer status. 
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.6
ABIH CM:  4.34 Safety

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OSHA #501 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course is designed for those who are interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour General Industry safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour classes as well as on those that are the most hazardous in non-construction industries, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants learn effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. This course authorizes the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry safety and health courses, and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion.

Prerequisites: Course #511 and five years of General Industry safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, or an OTC Certified Safety and Health Official (Level III) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
NOTE: Prior training experience is recommended before taking this class. Students in Course #501 must prepare a one-hour presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach topic individually or as part of a group, and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course to become a authorized Outreach Trainer. General Industry Outreach Trainers are required to attend Course #503 or retake #501 at least once every four years (4) to maintain their authorized trainer status. 
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.6
ABIH CM:  4.34 Safety

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OSHA #502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
A refresher course for those who have completed the #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training 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 (4) years to maintain their authorized trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current trainer's card for validation.
Course length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.8
ABIH CM : 3.01 Safety

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OSHA #503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
A refresher course for those who have completed #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. It provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards and OSHA policies. 

Prerequisites: Course #501.
NOTE: OSHA Outreach Trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to maintain their authorized trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current trainer's card for validation.
Course length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.8
ABIH CM: 3.01 Safety

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OSHA #510 – OSHA Standards for Construction
Covers Federal OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the Federal OSHA construction standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous in the construction industry, using OSHA standards as a guide.

Prerequisites: None
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6
ABIH: 4.34 Safety

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OSHA #511 – OSHA Standards for General Industry
Includes Federal 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 in non-construction industries, using OSHA standards as a guide. 

Prerequisites: None
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6
ABIH CM: 4.34 Safety

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OSHA #521 - OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
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 hands-on practice in health hazard recognition and OSHA health standards requirements .

Prerequisites: None
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6
ABIH CM: 4.34 IH

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OSHA #2015 - Hazardous Materials
Covers OSHA General Industry Standards for hazardous materials handling and integrates other national consensus standards that relate to hazardous materials, including flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and cryogenic liquids. Related processes such as spraying and dipping are included.

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.6
ABIH CM: 4.34 IH

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OSHA #2045 - Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
This class familiarizes the student with various types of common machinery and their related safety standards, 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, including those for mechanical motions and actions created by points of operation and other machinery processes . Includes practice on identifying and mitigating machinery hazards. 

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6
ABIH CM: 4.34 Safety

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OSHA #2225 - Respiratory Protection
Requirements for establishing , maintaining and monitoring a respiratory protection program, including terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification and medical evaluation recommendations. Course highlights incorporate hands-on experience with respirator selection, qualitative fit testing, and the use of a large array of respiratory and support equipment f or training.

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6
ABIH CM:  4.34 IH

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OSHA #2250 - Ergonomics
Using 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, practice sessions in manual lifting and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies.

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.8
ABIH CM: 3.01 IH

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OSHA #2264 - Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
How 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 practice with  permit entry classification and program evaluation.

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs: 2
ABIH CM:  3.34 IH

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OSHA #3010 - Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
Students learn about practical soil mechanics and the relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring including hydraulic and wood timbers are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated and a field exercise is conducted, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.

Prerequisites: Course #510
Course length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.0
ABIH CM:  3.34 Safety

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OSHA #3095 - Electrical Standards
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 the safe and correct use of their electrical testing equipment.

Prerequisites: Course #511
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  1.8
ABIH CM: 3.01 Safety

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OSHA #3110 - Fall Arrest Systems
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 field exercise demonstrating fall protection equipment. .

Prerequisites: Course #510
Course length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.8
ABIH CM: 3.01 Safety

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OSHA #5109 Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
Developed in partnership with Cal/OSHA, this new course emphasizes CCR Title 8 Construction Industry Standards and compliance. The course also provides existing Fed OSHA Outreach Trainers with an endorsement authorizing them to teach 10- and 30-hour Federal and Cal/OSHA Outreach courses.

Prerequisites: None
NOTE: For those who want to receive a Cal/OSHA Outreach Trainer certification, additional prerequisites are: OSHA #500 or #502 (must be a current trainer) AND one year of Cal/OSHA construction safety experience. (Copy of OSHA #500 card must be submitted before registering.)
Course length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.6

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OSHA #5119 Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry
Developed in partnership with Cal/OSHA, this new course emphasizes CCR Title 8 General Industry Standards and compliance. The course also provides existing Fed OSHA Outreach Trainers with an endorsement authorizing them to teach 10- and 30-hour Federal and Cal/OSHA Outreach courses.

Prerequisites: None
NOTE: For those who want to receive a Cal/OSHA Outreach Trainer certification, additional prerequisites are: OSHA #501 or #503 (must be a current trainer) AND one year of Cal/OSHA General Industry safety experience. (Copy of OSHA #501 card must be submitted before registering.)
Course length: 4 Days             
OTC CEUs: 2.6

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OSHA #5400 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry
For those who are interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour maritime safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Course participants learn effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. This course authorizes the student to become a trainer in the Maritime Outreach Trainer Program and to conduct both 10- and 30-hour maritime safety and health courses for 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
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
• Certified Marine Chemist (CMC) designation
• Certified Safety Health Manager (CSHM) designation
• OTC Certifies Safety and Health Official (Level III)
  

NOTE: Students must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course to become an authorized OSHA Maritime Industry Outreach Trainer. Outreach Trainers must attend Course #5402 or retake #5400 at least once every four (4) years to maintain their authorized trainer status.
Course Length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.6
ABIH CM:  4.34

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OSHA #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 will 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. This course authorizes the student 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
NOTE: Students in Course #5600 must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Disaster Site Worker topic individually or as part of a group, and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course to become an authorized trainer. Disaster Site Worker Trainers are required to attend Course #5602 or retake #5600 at least once every four years (4) to maintain their authorized trainer status. 
Course Length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.4
ABIH CM:  4.01 IH

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OSHA #5602 - Update for Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course
The Disaster Site Worker Trainer Update #5602 updates 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.

Prerequisites: OSHA #5600
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .8
ABIH CM:  1.34 IH

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OSHA #7000 - OSHA Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing Homes
Course will focus on analyzing and identifying hazardous ergonomic jobs in nursing homes and developing practical solutions. Featured topics include creating a protocol for resident assessment and implementing solutions including work practices and engineering solutions.
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs: .7

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OSHA #7005 - Public Warehousing and Storage
This course will address powered industrial trucks, material handling/lifting/ergonomics, hazard communication, walking and working surfaces, and exit routes and fire protection in public warehousing and storage.  Also includes discussions on injuries that may occur from forklifts; material handling and lifting; exposure to hazardous substances; and slips, trips and falls.

Prerequisites:  None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .7

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OSHA #7100 - Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
Introduction to proper machine safeguarding techniques and the benefits of guarding various types of machinery. Explores employer's responsibilities in identification and selection of necessary safeguards protecting employees and others in the work area, as well as providing appropriate training in safe work practices.

Prerequisites:  None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .4

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OSHA #7105 - Evacuation and Emergency Planning
Preparing for emergencies is a basic principle of workplace safety and health. Participants will learn reasons for emergency action plans and fire prevention plans and when they are required for a workplace; elements of a good evacuation plan and the OSHA requirements for plans; and features of design and maintenance of good exit routes.  

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .4

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OSHA #7115 - Lockout/Tagout
Focuses on the roles and responsibilities 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. Students will learn how to detect hazardous conditions and implement control measures as they relate to the control of hazardous energy, 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 and written program requirements.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .6

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OSHA #7200 - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities
How to develop a bloodborne pathogens exposure plan for healthcare facilities using a step-by-step approach, including an introduction to the bloodborne pathogens standard, the exposure control plan, exposure determination, methods of control, vaccinations and evaluations, training and information and record keeping.

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .7

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OSHA #7205 - Health Hazard Awareness
Introduction to common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace, including exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead, identification of hazards, sources of exposure, health hazard information, evaluation of exposure and engineering and work practice controls. The course is an awareness course for employers and employees.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs: .7

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OSHA #7300 - 8 Hour Permit-Required Confined Space
An introduction to the requirements of OSHA's permit-required confined space standard, 29 CFR 1910.146.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .7

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OSHA #7400 - Trainer Course in Construction Noise
Covers OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program for Construction Workers. Includes hands-on experience with noise meters and dosimeters, as well as materials and guidance for training the workforce.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .8

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OSHA #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
Introductory course on fall hazards at constructions sites. Topics include introduction to identifying fall hazards, analyzing fall hazards, and preventing fall hazards as well as OSHA resources addressing fall hazards.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .7

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OSHA #7410 - Managing Excavation Hazards
Introductory class on excavation requirements. 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.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .6

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OSHA #7415 - OSHA Construction Industry Requirements: Awareness of Major Hazards and Prevention Strategies
OSHA requirements and guidelines applicable to construction industry activities and operations, including an awareness level necessary to be able to describe major construction hazards and prevention strategies. Topics include the recognition of hazards in the construction industry, prevention strategies, OSHA guidelines and available resources.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 2 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.2

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OSHA #7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation
An introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and accident analysis techniques. Participants will learn the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective accident investigation at their workplace.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 2 Days
OTC CEUs:  1.2

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OSHA #7510 - Introduction to OSHA for Small Business
An understanding of OSHA operations and procedures and learn how to work with OSHA to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. 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 businesses.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .4

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OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping
Identification of 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 OSHA's forms 300, 300A and 301.

Prerequisites: None
Course Length: Half Day
OTC CEUs:  .4

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OTC 101 - Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Overview
A general overview of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs for businesses considering the value of participating in VPP, including the history and successes of VPP, the program application process, and tips for making VPP a priority with senior management.

Prerequisite:  None
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs: .8

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OTC 102 - Voluntary Protection Programs Application Requirements
This course is intended for businesses planning to apply for Voluntary Protection Programs.  The topics include OSHA Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) program documentation, the mentor program, VPP overview, application process, application workshop, re-evaluation and onsite reviews and training requirements. Emphasis is placed on successfully achieving and maintaining VPP status.

Prerequisite:  OTC 101
Course Length: 4 Days
OTC CEUs:  2.3

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OTC 103 - Electrical Safety Standards – NFPA 70E
If you work on or near energized electrical systems, have a safety role at these sites, or are an emergency responder, this course is for you.  The new electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E) are the next step to a safer electrical environment in the workplace.  Anyone who deals with hazards such as electrocutions, fires and explosions should attend.  Learn how to prevent serious disabling injuries, prevent damage to equipment and work sites, and, most importantly, save lives. 

Prerequisite:  None

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OTC 104 - Update for the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Looks at major changes for the 2008 edition of the NEC, including articles 110-110, 200-285, 300-396, 400-480, 500-590, 600-695, 700-770, 800-830, and Chapter 9, tables 1
and 4. 

Prerequisite:  Familiarity with NEC
Course Length: 1 Day
OTC CEUs:  .8

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OTC 301 - Scaffolding Safety
OSHA compliance standards for various types of scaffolding including supported, suspended, and aerial lifts, how scaffolds work and how to perform basic load analysis. Hands-on exercises are included. 

Prerequisite:  None
Course Length: 3 Days
OTC CEUs: 2.3

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OTC 401 - Trainer Course in Forklift Safety
This course is designed for those who are interested in teaching forklift safety to employees and other interested groups. Course participants learn classroom instruction, pre-trip inspection techniques, hands-on practice and evaluation, as well as effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. Forklift operation experience is helpful but not needed for this course.  An operational supervisor may be needed to assist you in training and evaluation at your facility. 

Prerequisite:  Knowledge of forklift operations
Course Length: 2 Days
OTC CEUs:  1.5

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OTC 402 - Trainer Course in Trenching Safety
Federal and Cal/OSHA requirements for excavation and trenching activities, with an emphasis on training techniques, prevention strategies and practices such as inspections, permitting procedures, soil analysis, and "competent person" responsibilities. 

Prerequisite:  OSHA 3010
Course Length: 2 Days
OTC CEUs:  1.5

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OTC 403 - Trainer Course in Confined Space
This course is designed for those who are interested in teaching confined space issues to employees and other interested groups. Course participants learn application of standards, as well as effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. 

Prerequisite:  OSHA 2264
Course Length: 2 Days
OTC CEUs: 1.5

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