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Occupational Safety and Health

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

FPM-40281

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry 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. 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 General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Laptop recommended.

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

Verification of Prerequisite Form must include:
  • OSHA 511 course completed within the past 7 years.
  • Five (5) years of general industry 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:

  1. Verification of Prerequisite Form
  2. OSHA 511 course completion documentation
IMPORTANT: Please 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

In-Person
Live Online
3.00 units
$795.00
Notes: 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).

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Section ID:

188260

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/21/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 5/5/25-5/8/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
5/5/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
5/6/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
5/7/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
5/8/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
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Section ID:

188417

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 5/26/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 6/9/25-6/12/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
6/9/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/10/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/11/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/12/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
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Section ID:

190017

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

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: 6/30/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
7/14/2025 Mon 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/15/2025 Tue 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/16/2025 Wed 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/17/2025 Thu 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Charles Geraci

Charles Geraci

Charles Geraci is the Regional Security and Business Protection Lead along with his EHS responsibilities for the Pfizer Inc site in La Jolla, CA. 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, Security, 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.

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Section ID:

190112

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 7/28/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 8/11/25-8/14/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/11/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/12/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/13/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/14/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
Full Bio
Apply Now

Section ID:

190152

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/1/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 9/15/25-9/18/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
9/15/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/16/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/17/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/18/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
Full Bio