Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
FPM-40538
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes.
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
OSHA 501 or OSHA 503 course within four (4) years
COMPLETE:
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Prerequisite Verification Form:
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Page 1: Complete sections 1-9 only; Skip to page 5
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Page 5: Answer question 41, sign and date the form
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SUBMIT:
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The completed Prerequisite Verification Form
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A copy of your OSHA authorized trainer card
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Email to oshatraining@ucsd.edu.
IMPORTANT: Allow 10 business days for processing of submitted documentation. Prerequisite Verification Forms are being reviewed and processed based on the start date of the applicant’s selection.
Course Information
Beginning September 1, 2024, the VILT (Virtual Instructor Led Training) classes at the UC San Diego OTIEC are available to anyone who lives or works in the newly realigned OSHA San Francisco Region: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Additionally, if you are a current Outreach Trainer with UCSD, regardless of your residence, you are still eligible to attend a Trainer Update Course (OSHA 502, OSHA 503, OSHA 5402). International students and/or international attendance is not allowed.
Course sessions
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/30/2026
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 4/13/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 4/14/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 4/15/2026 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET, CIT, CESCP
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 Marsden is the owner and lead instructor for Marsden Master Safety Training. He is a nuclear trained Submarine qualified U.S. Navy veteran. He has a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in environmental technologies. He is a journeyman steamfitter.
He teaches for the UC San Diego Extended Studies OSHA Training Institute Education Center, and Alliance Safety Council. He has been a safety curriculum developer for many organizations for over 25 years including Click Safety. He is a certified COSS & COSM instructor. He also is an outreach instructor in construction and general industry. He was a Master OSHA instructor from the National Resource Training Center for over ten years. John has instructed health and safety classes since 2000.
John has taught safety classes for a wide range of construction & general industry crafts all over the country for Marsden Master Safety Training, The United Association, The Center for Construction Research & Training, UCSD OTI and others. He taught apprenticeship and journeyman classes for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 230 for 20 years. He has over twenty years’ experience in HVAC piping industry. He also taught in Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Mexico.
John is actively involved in Scouts BSA. He is an assistant scoutmaster in brother & sister troops. He is actively involved in both the District and Council level. He proudly earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1983. He completed wood badge leadership training in 2016 and Philmont Leadership Challenge in 2023. He has served on staff for safety 2017, 2023 & 2026 National Jamboree and 2019 World Jamboree.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/27/2026
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 5/11/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 5/12/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 5/13/2026 | Wed | 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: 5/18/2026
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 6/1/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 6/2/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 6/3/2026 | Wed | 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:
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: 6/8/2026
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
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| 6/22/2026 | Mon | 7:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 1, 721, LLC, 1312 Kuamualii St., Honolulu |
| 6/23/2026 | Tue | 7:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 1, 721, LLC, 1312 Kuamualii St., Honolulu |
| 6/24/2026 | Wed | 7:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 1, 721, LLC, 1312 Kuamualii St., Honolulu |
Instructor:
Terri Watkins, CSP, SMS, OSHT, CIT, CSMP, MSP
OSHA Authorized Trainer for Maritime, Construction, and General Industry. Adjunct Instructor, MSF Instructor, Advanced Motorcycle Safety Coach
Terri holds professional BCSP safety certifications as a CSP, SMS, CIT, and OHST. Terri holds an IHMM CSMP credential, an NASP MSP credential, a Department of Navy NSP credential, and is an ASSP Safety Manager.
Terri holds a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Development from the University of Southern California. He completed a Master of Aeronautical Science degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics, and holds both undergraduate and graduate level certifications in Aviation Safety Management and Aeronautical Safety with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Terri was an Adjunct Professor for Embry-Riddle, and teaches at the graduate and undergraduate level for requesting universities, as well as instructing in the OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Program. Terri instructs DoD safety courses such as the US Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements; OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour for General Industry; OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour for Construction Industry; and Maritime Industry Safety. Terri teaches for multiple organizations to include Building Industry of Hawaiʻi, and Hawaiʻi Electricians Training Fund (HETF).
Terri is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach since 2007; he also holds Advanced Motorcycle Safety Coach qualifications for California Superbike School and Lee Parks Total Control. He loves music and books, and enjoys trying new foods. He and his wife Ikuko reside in Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi with their three dogs and six birds.
Credentials
CSP, SMS, OSHT, CIT, CSMP, MSPQualifications
OSHA Authorized Trainer for Maritime, Construction, and General Industry.Adjunct Instructor, MSF Instructor, Advanced Motorcycle Safety Coach
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/29/2026
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/14/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/15/2026 | Wed | 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: 7/13/2026
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 7/27/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/28/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/29/2026 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Brandon Phillips
Performed safety oversight for BNB Construction San Diego Sierra Project La Jolla. Outreach Authorized trainer for Construction, Maritime, General Industry and CAL OSHA. Susan Hardwood Grant instructor trenching and excavation.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/10/2026
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 8/24/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/25/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/26/2026 | Wed | 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:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/31/2026
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/15/2026 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/16/2026 | Wed | 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.
