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OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

FPM-40299

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry.

Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous.

Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

What you'll learn

  • Scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards

  • Construction safety and health principles

  • Special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous

Course Information

In-Person
Live Online
3.00 units
$825.00
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). International students and/or international attendance is not allowed.

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

197784

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: 6/8/2026

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: 6/22/26-6/25/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
6/22/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/23/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/24/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/25/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET, CIT, CESCP

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.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

197812

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: 6/22/2026

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: 7/6/26-7/9/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/6/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/7/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/8/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/9/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET, CIT, CESCP

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.

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

197834

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: 6/29/2026

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: 7/13/26-7/16/26

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.
7/16/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Russ Barringer, CSHM, CSP, MS

Russ Barringer, CSHM, CSP, MS

Russ Barringer is a Safety Professional with 38 years of construction, operations, maintenance, training and management expertise.

Credentials

CSHM, CSP, MS

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

197841

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: 7/6/2026

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: 7/20/26-7/23/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/20/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/21/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/22/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/23/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Russ Barringer, CSHM, CSP, MS

Russ Barringer, CSHM, CSP, MS

Russ Barringer is a Safety Professional with 38 years of construction, operations, maintenance, training and management expertise.

Credentials

CSHM, CSP, MS

Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

197851

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: 7/20/2026

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:8/3/26-8/6/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/3/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/4/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/5/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/6/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET, CIT, CESCP

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.

Full Bio
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Section ID:

197863

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: 8/3/2026

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:8/17/26-8/20/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/17/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/18/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/19/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/20/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Mark Norton, MAOM, RSP,CSSM

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, CSSM

 
Qualifications
Over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience, 24 of which were spent working for State OSHA in Arizona.
 
Full Bio
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Section ID:

197875

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: 8/17/2026

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:8/31/26-9/3/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/31/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/1/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/2/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
9/3/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Mark Norton, MAOM, RSP,CSSM

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, CSSM

 
Qualifications
Over 30 years of occupational safety and health experience, 24 of which were spent working for State OSHA in Arizona.
 
Full Bio
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Section ID:

197882

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: 8/31/2026

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:9/14/26-9/17/26

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.
9/17/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: John Marsden, CHST, COSS, CET, CIT, CESCP

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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Section ID:

199957

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: 8/31/2026

Note:

This is an open-enrollment In-Person class in Las Vegas at the Nevada Contractors Assoc. 9/14/26-9/17/26.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
9/14/2026 Mon 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas
9/15/2026 Tue 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas
9/16/2026 Wed 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas
9/17/2026 Thu 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 1, Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas
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Instructor: Rudy Schroeder

Rudy Schroeder

Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services

Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.

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