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Occupational Safety and Health

May 2025 Newsletter

At the UC San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center, we go beyond compliance. We’re your partners in professional growth, dedicated to equipping workers, leaders, and trainers with the tools to create real change. Keep reading to see what’s new, what’s next, and how we’re supporting your safety journey this season.

Spring brings fresh energy—and there’s no better time to level up your safety knowledge and leadership. From brand-new course offerings to industry spotlights and meaningful learning opportunities, we’re here to help you create safer, stronger workplaces. Whether you're on the jobsite or in the classroom, we’re with you every step of the way.
 

Join Us for National Safety Stand-Down Week: May 6–10, 2025

Each year, employers and safety professionals across the country pause to raise awareness and prevent fall hazards in construction and other high-risk industries. National Safety Stand-Down Week is a time to refocus, reconnect, and reinforce your commitment to safety.

Whether you're holding a toolbox talk, hosting a safety event, or simply taking a few minutes to review your fall prevention plan, every action counts. Let’s work together to stop falls before they happen.

Planning something for Stand-Down Week? Tag us in your photos—we’d love to feature your efforts!
 

Ensure OSHA Compliance with the Recordkeeping Rule Seminar


Are you confident in your ability to complete OSHA’s required injury and illness forms? Our OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar will give you the essential skills to accurately fill out OSHA Form 300, 300A, and 301, ensuring your workplace is compliant with federal safety standards.

***This course covers all the OSHA requirements for maintaining and posting records, helping you avoid costly mistakes and stay compliant.

 

Ready to Rock Safe Events? 


Whether you're planning festivals, conferences, or community gatherings, our Event Safety Certificate Program helps you keep the fun and safety in perfect harmony. Designed for event planners, venue staff, and safety professionals, these courses blend real-world experience with industry standards to help you confidently manage risk.
   

Navigate Toward Safety with Our Maritime Courses

Still haven’t jumped aboard? Our specialized maritime safety trainings are making waves! Designed for shipyard, marine terminal, and longshoring professionals, these courses are a great way to strengthen your safety skills and stay compliant.

Congratulations, Tim Page-Bottorff on His New Appointment!

Pease join us in congratulating our friend, colleague, and UC San Diego OTIEC instructor Tim Page-Bottorff, M.S., CSP, CIT on his appointment as Senior Vice President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)!

With more than 30 years of experience in the safety field—beginning with his service as a U.S. Marine—Tim continues to be a driving force in occupational safety. From being named ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year in 2018 to his upcoming role as ASSP President in 2027-28, we’re so proud to see his leadership and impact recognized. Read more about the ASSP Elections here.
 

Upcoming Events

Join the UC San Diego Extended Studies OTIEC team and Outreach Trainers at the annual summer Safety and Resource Fair for our Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

What: Safety and Resource Fair for Our Marines
When: May 16, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Where: Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, Parking lot in front of building 23123
 

Snapshots From Our Team on the Road

   


 

Your Next Learning Opportunity Awaits


*While these are just a few of our in-person offerings, we also have a wide range of courses available, including Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) options to fit your learning style and schedule. For a complete list of all our courses, visit our website: osha.ucsd.edu. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom—or online!