OSHA 501 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

Mark Norton has been with UC San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center since 2012.

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.
 

Tim’s career in safety began 30 years ago as a marine in Operation Desert Storm, helping put out oil fires. After leaving the military, Tim became a full-time safety professional, eventually achieving CSP designation. He also received the prestigious Safety Professional of the Year award from the ASSP.

Tim is a Senior Consultant for SafeStart, is the CEO of Total Safety Compliance and Lectures for UMGC Global Campus

Tim has had numerous articles published in various magazines including Professional Safety, The Journal of Environmental Management, Safety and Health Magazine and OSHA's Very Own Leader Magazine.

Tim is also the author of, “Safety Health and Security in Wastewater Systems” published by the Water Environment Federation, and he is the author of the “Core of Four”, a motivational book to improve human performance.

Tim is a very engaging and entertaining speaker and trainer. He has been voted as a top 10 Speaker by the National Safety Council where he was awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

 

Charles Geraci works for the Pfizer La Jolla R&D site as the Regional Security and Business Protection Lead along with his EHS responsibilities. Charles has over 30 years of professional experience in the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) field and received his bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Sciences from Indiana University of PA. Charles also has numerous Safety and Business Continuity certifications. He has been an instructor for the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) for over 10 years with his focus courses being the OSHA 511, 5119, and 501 Outreach Instructor Class. Charles is a very passionate instructor who wishes to impart his EHS wisdom to his students taking his courses.

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.