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OSX 939 • OSHA 5109: Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
Summer and Fall 2023 courses are now available for enrollment.
| 2023 Dates | Times | Meetings | Meeting Type | Location | Reg. Deadline | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22, 23, 29, 30 | 8:30am–5:00pm | 4 | Weekday | Online | March 18 | $775 |
| June 29, 30, July 6, 7 | 8:30am–5:00pm | 4 | Weekday | Online | June 25 | $775 |
| October 14, 15, 21, 22 | 8:30am–5:00pm | 4 | Weekend | Offered Online and On Campus | October 10 | $775 |
* Schedule(s) subject to change; contact our OSHA Assistant for scheduling questions | Updated 8/30/2023
Course Description
This course provides students with the ability to understand the relationship between OSHA and Cal/OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures. Students will identify hazards which occur in construction, and determine appropriate Cal/OSHA Standards (Title 8).
Course topics include Title 8 Construction Standards and compliance, training topics required in the 10 and 30-hour Outreach Training Programs, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and Cal/OSHA training guidelines. Upon course completion Construction Outreach Trainers will be authorized to teach 10- and 30-hour Cal/OSHA Outreach Training Programs.
Who Should Attend
Individuals responsible for overseeing safety on construction projects such as: hospitals, highways, home building, cities, school districts, ports, refineries and many other projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe changes within Cal/OSHA construction industry program over the past four years with special emphasis on the past year
- Describe the effects of workplace injuries and illnesses
- Explain the mission and importance of Cal/OSHA
- Describe the organization, origin and codification of Cal/OSHA Standards Title 8
- Describe the process for Cal/OSHA inspections, citations, and penalties
- Explain the Cal/OSHA recordkeeping requirements for injuries and illnesses
- Identify recent changes to Cal/OSHA Outreach Training Program
- Identify and utilize Cal/OSHA resources
CEUs: 3.0
Prerequisites:
Outreach Trainers looking to participate in the Cal/OSHA Endorsement program must have at least one year of verifiable safety and health experience with an organization governed by Cal/OSHA standards. Outreach Trainers will be required to sign a “Statement of Eligibility” form, prior to, or in their Cal/OSHA Partnership authorization course.
Course Length: 4 days
Recommended Materials: Pen, pencil, highlighter and writing pad. Outreach Trainers must bring Outreach Trainer Card to class to receive Cal/OSHA endorsement sticker.
Cal/OSHA Endorsement expires with the Outreach Trainer Card. When taking OSHA 502/503 to renew federal status, Cal/OSHA endorsement must be updated by taking OSHA 5029/5039.