Frequently Asked Questions

Outreach Training Program FAQs

  1. What is an outreach trainer?

    An individual authorized through an OSHA Training Institute Education center to deliver 10- and 30-Hour outreach classes in Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and 15-Hour classes for Disaster Site Workers.

  2. How many types of outreach trainers are there?

    There are 5 types:

    • Construction
    • General Industry
    • Maritime
    • Disaster Site Worker
    • Cal/OSHA Construction and Cal/OSHA General Industry

  3. What classes can an outreach trainer teach?

    10- and 30-Hour Outreach classes in Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and 15-Hour classes for Disaster Site Workers.

  4. How do I become an outreach trainer? What classes do I need to take?

    Complete one of the trainer classes after having met the requirements and having fulfilled the prerequisites needed.

    • Construction Industry Trainer: OSHA 510 & OSHA 500
    • General Industry Trainer: OSHA 511 & OSHA 501
    • Maritime Trainer: 5410 & 5400
    • Disaster Site Worker Trainer: 500 or 501, OSHA 406, HAZWOPER, OSHA 5600
    • Cal/OSHA Trainer: Construction 510, 500 & 5109; General: 511, 501 & 5119

  5. What do I submit to show that I have the required work experience?

    Simply submit the Prerequisite Verification form indicating the required years of experience.

  6. How long am I authorized as an outreach trainer?

    You are authorized for 4 years; then, the individual must update the card by taking the update course according to the topic:

  7. What is a Cal/OSHA Outreach Trainer?

    An individual who is a currently authorized OSHA outreach trainer or becomes one within 6 months after completing the Cal/OSHA partnership class: Construction 5109, General 5119.

  8. I am an outreach trainer: How do I get Student Completion Cards?

    Email or fax your outreach report, and payment (view Trainer instructions ►).

  9. Do you offer 10-Hour General/Construction Industry Courses?

    Unfortunately we don’t offer 10-Hour courses at CSUDH OSHA. However, we do on-site training for 10-Hour. Please contact us and provide your information: name, company, number of employees, and possible dates.

  10. I am interested in one of your courses, but the CSUDH OSHA website does not have a date for the class, how do I know when it is offered?

    Courses without schedule dates means they are not currently being offered; however, we do offer on-site training for these courses. Please contact us and provide your information.

  11. Can you refer me to an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer in my area?

    Visit https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/outreach_trainers

  12. Do I have to attend all class meetings to get credit?

    Yes, OSHA has required minimum contact hours for all OSHA numbered courses.

  13. Do I need to setup a PayPal account to pay for my completion cards?

    No... PayPal allows you to pay using "Guest PayPal".

  14. Do you offer onsite training?

    Yes, in many cases onsite training tends to be more cost efficient.

  15. My OSHA Trainer Card is about to or has expired, What should I do?

    Trainer cards expire 4 years after the issuing date. Your expiration date will be listed on your outreach trainer card or you can contact us to confirm. To maintain your authorization status, you must take a corresponding update course (e.g. OSHA 502, 503, etc.) before you expire. We strongly recommend trainers schedule their refresher training well in advance of their expiration date to avoid a lapse in authorization. There is no grace period after you expire. If your card has expired, you will need to meet all prerequisites requirements to attend the initial Trainer course (e.g. OSHA 500, 501, etc.) again, including having successfully completed the OSHA Standards course (e.g. OSHA 510, 511, etc.) within the last 7 calendar years. Extensions will not be granted.

 

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