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OSHA 500 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
OSHA 500 Training Course in OSHA Standards For Construction Industry Gain effective training techniques with a special emphasis on the most Hazardous areas in construction. Using OSHA standards as a guide, this course is designed for private sector workers interested in developing safety and health programs in the construction industry. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become out reach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10 and 30- hour construction courses.
Prerequisites: OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA 510) and five years of construction safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of 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. Note: Students in course #500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program 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. Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #502 at least once every four years to maintian their trainer status.
| Dates | Time | Meetings | Location | Fee | CRS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6-7, 13-14, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | CSUDH | $725 | TBA |
| Mar 8-11, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | CSUDH | $725 | TBA |
| May 3-6, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | Orange County | $725 | TBA |
| Aug 2-5, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | CSUDH | $725 | TBA |
| Oct 16-17, 23-24, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | CSUDH | $725 | TBA |
| Dec 6-9, 2010 | 8am - 5pm | 4 | San Bernardino | $725 | TBA |
CEUs: 3.2 | ABIH Credit: 4.0 Safety CM Points

