OSHA Courses at Cal State Dominguez Hills!
in partnership with UCSD and UCLA

About the Courses
OSHA courses are offered through an affiliation with the federally authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center at University of California, San Diego. Courses concentrate on federal and state standards and regulations.
On-site training is available.

Classes can also be offered in Spanish. For information, contact Jason Vogel at (310) 243-3355.

To Register

By Phone: To use Mastercard, Discover or Visa, call (619) 260-3070 or (800) 358-9206

By Fax: Fax your enrollment form with your credit card number and its expiratioin date or a copy of your purchase order to (858) 675-1543.

By Mail: go to osha.ucsd.edu/enr.htm Print form on the web page and follow the instructions given for submitting payment. Mail to: OSHA Training Institute, UCSD Extension, 404 Camino del Rio South, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92108.

Online: Visit osha.ucsd.edu/enr.htm

Refund Policy for Cancellations or Transfers:

• Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date to be eligible for a refund.

• Transfers must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to course start date Transfers requested after the 2 week cutoff will be handled on a space available basis and will not be eligible for a refund if space is not available.

• Subject to specific situations, only one transfer request per class will be accepted.

Location
Classes are held at the CSUDH campus located at 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747, or at UCLA or UC Irvine campuses. Courses at UC San Diego can be found here. Additional locations throughout OSHA Region IX (Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, and Nevada) can be found at http://osha.ucsd.edu.

SCHEDULED CLASSES

Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 500)
3.2 CEUs
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide.
Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. NOTE: Students in Course 500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course 502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.
Required Prerequisite: OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 510) or equivalent and five years of construction safety experience.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Find correct OSHA standards in 29 CFR 1926.
• Identify the common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction.
• Understand basic instructional approaches and the use of visual aids and handouts.
• Identify abatement techniques for hazards found in construction.
You will take home:
• A wallet card authorizing you as a 10- and 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Program Trainer
• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1926
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from this course.
• Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM). The new manual used by OSHA compliance officers for inspections.
• Charts of the most frequently cited standards
• Sample course outlines for the 10- and 30-hour courses.

Date: Oct 1 – Oct 4, 2007
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm5
Meetings: 4
Location: Irvine
Fee: $67
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40280
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 501)
3.2 CEUs
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour general industry safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour general industry safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. NOTE: Students in Course 501 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend either Course 501 or 503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.

Required Prerequisite: Course OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 511) or equivalent and five years of general industry safety experience.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Find correct OSHA standards in 29 CFR 1910
• Locate OSHA standards, policies, and procedures
• Describe the use of OSHA standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program
• Identify common violations of OSHA standards
• Describe appropriate abatement procedures for selected safety hazards
• Describe how to conduct OSHA regulations training
You will take home:
• A wallet card authorizing you as a 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Program Trainer
• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1910
• A detailed work manual. A valuable reference to implement learned skills.
• Charts of the most frequently cited standards
• Copy of OSHA Act
• Powerpoint presentation

Date: Apr 16 – Apr 19, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: Irvine
Fee: $675
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40281
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

Date: Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 4.
Location: UCLA
Fee: $675
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40280
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 510)
3.2 CEUs
This course introduces private sector personnel to OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of OSHA construction standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon successful course completion, the student will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 30-hour course completion card.
Required Prerequisite: None.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Find correct OSHA Standards in 29 CFR 1926
• Identify common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction industry
• Identify abatement techniques for hazards found in construction
You will take home:
• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1926
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it
becomes a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from this course.
• Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM). The new manual used by OSHA compliance officers for inspections.
• Charts of the most frequently cited standards
• OSHA construction industry safety and health 30-hour course completion card

Date: Dec 10 - 13, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am–4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: UCLA
Fee: $625
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40299
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 511)
3.2 CEUs
This course introduces you to 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, using OSHA standards as a guide.
Required Prerequisite: None.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Find correct OSHA Standards in 29 CFR 1910
• Identify common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of general industry
• Identify abatement techniques for hazards found in general industry
You will take home:
• Course materials in addition to a CD, which contains the course materials. After the course, they become a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from the course.
• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1910
• OSHA general industry safety and health 30-hour course completion card

Date: Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am–4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: UCLA
Fee: $625
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40366
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding (OSHA 2045)
3.2 CEUs
This OSHA course familiarizes the student with various types of common machinery and the related safety standards. Guidance is provided with respect to the hazards associated with various types of machinery. The course presents an approach to machine inspection that enables participants to recognize hazards such as those created by points of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks, and provides some options to achieve abatement. Course highlights include demonstrations of various machines and guarding methods. A mock inspection of a local plant provides hands-on experience. Please make note that on Day Three of class there will be an inspection field trip to a local company. Students are required to wear appropriate clothing: sturdy, close-toed, non-slip shoes and long pants (preferably jeans). Students are NOT to wear: loose clothing, ties or scarves, ponytails, excess jewelry or hooded sweatshirts.
Personal Protective Equipment: Students will need safety shoes and appropriate clothing for the field trip. This includes ankle-length pants and leather shoes with slip-resistant soles.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Recognize and identify various machines.
• Identify basic machinery terms
• Recommend selected abatement methods
• Use the appropriate OSHA standards
You will take home:
• A complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1910
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from this course.

Date: Jun 11 – Jun 14 , 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am–4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: CSUDH EE -1221
Fee: $625
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40298
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

Respiratory Protection (OSHA 2225)
3.2 CEUs
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of a respirator program. After completing this course, participants will be able to
identify and describe the major elements of a respiratory protection program following the
requirements in 29CFR 1910.134, discuss the technical aspects for the proper selection and use of respiratory protection, and evaluate compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standard by using the compliance directive and the "Small Entity Compliance Guide."
Required Prerequisite: All participants must have completed the Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (OSHA 501) or have equivalent knowledge of the OSH Act, procedures and standards.
Topics Include:
• Terminology
• OSHA standards
• NIOSH certification
OSHA Training
(continued)
• Respirator use
• Breather air quality
• Maintenance and care of respirators
• Selection of respirators

Date: Jul 30 – Aug 02, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: Irvine
Fee: $625
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40303
Credits: 3.0 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 3.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics (OSHA 3010)
2.4 CEUs
This course focuses on OSHA standards and the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Students are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring (Wood timbers and hydraulic) are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated and a half-day field exercise is conducted, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.
Required Prerequisite: All participants must have completed OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 510) or have the equivalent construction training and experience.
Personal Protective Equipment: Students will need safety shoes, hard hats, and appropriate clothing for the field exercise.
You will take home:
• A complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1910
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference that helps to implement the skills learned from this course

Date: Aug 20 – Aug 22, 2007
Time: M-W 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 3
Location: CSUDH EE 1221
Fee: $575
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40301
Credits: 2.5 units
CEUs: 2.4
ABIH Credit: 3.5 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 2.4 COCs

OSHA Electrical Standards (OSHA 3095)
3.2 CEUs
This course provides 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; hazardous locations and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA inspection procedures. Hands-on training is provided using various types of electrical test equipment.
Required Prerequisite: Students are required to complete the OSHA Standards for General Industry (OSHA 511) or the Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (OSHA 501) prior to taking this course. This is a difficult and technical course and requires electrical knowledge.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Locate correct OSHA electrical standards
• Define terms relating to OSHA electrical hazards in the workplace
• Describe appropriate abatement procedures for selected electrical safety hazards
You will take home:
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference to help you implement the skills learned from this course.

Date: Sept 17 – Sept 20, 2007
Time: M-Th 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 4
Location: CSUDH EE 1221
Fee: $625
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40300
Credits: 3 units
CEUs: 3.2
ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 3.2 COCs

OSHA Fall Arrest Systems (OSHA 3110)
2.4 CEUs
This course provides 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 one-day field exercise demonstrating fall protection equipment.
Required Prerequisite: Students are required to complete the OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 510) or the Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 500) prior to taking this course.
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, and appropriate clothing for the field exercise.
When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Identify the most common fall hazards found in many areas of construction sites.
• Locate the correct OSHA standard in 29 CFR 1926
• Identify correct methods of abatement for common fall arrest hazards

Date: Dec 3 – Dec 5, 2007
Time: M-W 8:00am – 4:30pm
Meetings: 3
Location: CSUDH EE 1221
Fee: $575
UCSD Crse No.: FPM-40313
Credits: 2.5 units
CEUs: 2.4
ABIH Credit: 3.0 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credits: 2.4 COCs--