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).
Course sessions
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 7/7/2025
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 7/21/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/22/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/23/2025 | 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 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.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 7/14/2025
- Prerequisite required
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 7/28/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/29/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/30/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Ryan Martinez
After leaving the service, he worked for multiple safety and health companies as a consultant, traveling the world interfacing with hundreds of clients and thousands of students, performing audits, inspections, training events, and developing resources for clients ranging from Disney, Genentech, AECOM, and P&G.
While working as a consultant, Ryan completed his MBA from the University of Southern California and specialized in corporate strategy and adult education.
In 2015, he founded Surge Consultant Group, which specializes in safety program development, training consultation, and plan review. A few notable clients include Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and the State of California.
He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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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: 8/4/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
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| 8/18/2025 | Mon | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
| 8/19/2025 | Tue | 8:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas |
| 8/20/2025 | Wed | 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.
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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: 8/11/2025
- Prerequisite required
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
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| 8/25/2025 | Mon | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 11, TRN2U, 2200 N. Central Ave. Ste 400, Phoenix |
| 8/26/2025 | Tue | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 11, TRN2U, 2200 N. Central Ave. Ste 400, Phoenix |
| 8/27/2025 | Wed | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 11, TRN2U, 2200 N. Central Ave. Ste 400, Phoenix |
Instructor:
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Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/25/2025
- Prerequisite required
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 9/8/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/9/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/10/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Ryan Martinez
After leaving the service, he worked for multiple safety and health companies as a consultant, traveling the world interfacing with hundreds of clients and thousands of students, performing audits, inspections, training events, and developing resources for clients ranging from Disney, Genentech, AECOM, and P&G.
While working as a consultant, Ryan completed his MBA from the University of Southern California and specialized in corporate strategy and adult education.
In 2015, he founded Surge Consultant Group, which specializes in safety program development, training consultation, and plan review. A few notable clients include Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and the State of California.
He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/22/2025
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 10/6/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/7/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/8/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Cari Elofson, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), BS Organizational Leadership
Most recently, Cari led a branch of the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers where she worked closely with colleges, industry experts, government agencies, and community organizations to expand access to safety education. Whether she’s designing a new training program or teaching in the classroom, Cari’s focus is always on making safety practical, engaging, and empowering.
She’s an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer in general industry, construction, and disaster preparedness—and she especially enjoys sharing her knowledge with students and new safety professionals.
Cari is all about connecting people, sharing knowledge, and helping others succeed in the safety field.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 11/24/2025
- Prerequisite required
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 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. |
Instructor:
Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
