Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 500 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
FPM-40280
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion.
Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
Verification of Prerequisite Form must include:
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OSHA 510 course completed within the past 7 years.
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Five (5) years of construction safety experience. A bachelor or higher college degree in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene by an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.
SUBMIT the following to oshatraining@ucsd.edu:
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OSHA 510 course completion documentation
Course Information
Additionally, if you are a current Outreach Trainer with UC San Diego, regardless of your residence, you are still eligible to attend a Trainer Update Course (OSHA 502, OSHA 503, OSHA 5402).
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/15/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/16/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/17/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Mark Norton, MAOM, RSP,CSSM
Over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience, 24 of which were spent working for State OSHA in Arizona.
Mark started his safety and health career in 1979 when he joined the United States Coast Guard working as a Hospital Corpsman and Flight Medic, specializing as a Preventive Medicine Technician (safety & health specialist), until a work-related injury ended his military career.
Mark went on to complete a 26-year career with the State of Arizona’s OSHA program where he held positions as a Compliance officer in both Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Safety Consultant, Consultation Manager, VPP Coordinator, and Assistant Director. Mark left ADOSH to work as the Safety & Health Manager for a large water utility, eventually retiring from government service in 2012.
In addition to joining UCSD-OTI in 2012, Mark started a consulting company traveling the country as a consultant, speaker, and trainer, sharing the experience gained, and the lessons learned, from over 4 decades as an Occupational Safety & Health professional.
Mark holds a BS in Business Management and MA in Organizational Management and has published two books on the topic of safety and health management. Mark's work in the safety & health field has been recognized with such honors as the 2008 National VPPPA Chairman’s Award, the 2009 ASSE Southern Arizona Chapter "Safety Professional of the Year" and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his work in Occupational Safety & Health. His hobbies include camping, hunting, fishing, photography and traveling with his wife Kassie, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Credentials
MAOM, RSP, CSSMQualifications
Over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience, 24 of which were spent working for State OSHA in Arizona.Section ID:
Class type:
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 7/7/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Mon | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
| 7/22/2025 | Tue | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
| 7/23/2025 | Wed | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
| 7/24/2025 | Thu | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
Instructor:
John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET
John has instructed health and safety classes for over 15 years to a wide range of construction crafts all over the country.
John Marsden has been with the UC San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center since 2013. He teaches the Safety Leadership courses and OSHA standards and trainer courses.
John's career includes over 20 years as a union steamfitter. He worked mostly as HVAC assistant service manager for 3 different companies over 15 years. Additionally, John is a Nuclear trained Submarine qualified U.S. Navy veteran.
He taught for 20 years as an apprenticeship and journeyman for United Association District Council 16. He also instructed safety and health for United Association as a Master Safety Instructor. John is the owner and lead instructor of Marsden Master Safety Training.
John is a certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and a Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) as well as being a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM). John is a NESHA Master Instructor and Master Safety Professional. He has held a California vocational state teaching credential.
Credentials
CHST, COSS, CETSection ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/4/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/19/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/20/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/21/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
BS, Northern Arizona University, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Adult Career and Technical Educate from University of Wisconsin - Stout.
Credendials
CSP, ASP, CHST, CITQualifications
BS, Northern Arizona University, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Adult Career and Technical Educate from University of Wisconsin - Stout.Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/8/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/23/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/24/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/25/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
Section ID:
Class type:
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/22/2025
- Prerequisite required
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Mon | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/7/2025 | Tue | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/8/2025 | Wed | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/9/2025 | Thu | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
Instructor:
John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET
John has instructed health and safety classes for over 15 years to a wide range of construction crafts all over the country.
John Marsden has been with the UC San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center since 2013. He teaches the Safety Leadership courses and OSHA standards and trainer courses.
John's career includes over 20 years as a union steamfitter. He worked mostly as HVAC assistant service manager for 3 different companies over 15 years. Additionally, John is a Nuclear trained Submarine qualified U.S. Navy veteran.
He taught for 20 years as an apprenticeship and journeyman for United Association District Council 16. He also instructed safety and health for United Association as a Master Safety Instructor. John is the owner and lead instructor of Marsden Master Safety Training.
John is a certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and a Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) as well as being a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM). John is a NESHA Master Instructor and Master Safety Professional. He has held a California vocational state teaching credential.
Credentials
CHST, COSS, CETSection ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/14/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/15/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/16/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 10/20/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/4/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/5/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/6/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 11/24/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/9/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/10/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/11/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Mark Norton, MAOM, RSP,CSSM
Over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience, 24 of which were spent working for State OSHA in Arizona.
Mark started his safety and health career in 1979 when he joined the United States Coast Guard working as a Hospital Corpsman and Flight Medic, specializing as a Preventive Medicine Technician (safety & health specialist), until a work-related injury ended his military career.
Mark went on to complete a 26-year career with the State of Arizona’s OSHA program where he held positions as a Compliance officer in both Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Safety Consultant, Consultation Manager, VPP Coordinator, and Assistant Director. Mark left ADOSH to work as the Safety & Health Manager for a large water utility, eventually retiring from government service in 2012.
In addition to joining UCSD-OTI in 2012, Mark started a consulting company traveling the country as a consultant, speaker, and trainer, sharing the experience gained, and the lessons learned, from over 4 decades as an Occupational Safety & Health professional.
Mark holds a BS in Business Management and MA in Organizational Management and has published two books on the topic of safety and health management. Mark's work in the safety & health field has been recognized with such honors as the 2008 National VPPPA Chairman’s Award, the 2009 ASSE Southern Arizona Chapter "Safety Professional of the Year" and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his work in Occupational Safety & Health. His hobbies include camping, hunting, fishing, photography and traveling with his wife Kassie, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
