Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 511 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
FPM-40366
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry.
What you'll learn
Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous.
Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
Course Information
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.
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- No refunds after: 6/26/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 7/7/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/8/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/9/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 7/10/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Shawn O'Brien
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 7/14/2025
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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. |
| 7/31/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
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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- No refunds after: 8/4/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 8/18/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/19/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/20/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 8/21/2025 | Thu | 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: 8/25/2025
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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. |
| 9/11/2025 | Thu | 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: 9/15/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 9/29/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/30/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/1/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/2/2025 | Thu | 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.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
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| 10/13/2025 | Mon | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/14/2025 | Tue | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/15/2025 | Wed | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 10/16/2025 | Thu | 8:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Room 313, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
Instructor:
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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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 10/6/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 10/20/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/21/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/22/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/23/2025 | Thu | 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: 10/20/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 11/3/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/4/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/5/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 11/6/2025 | Thu | 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: 11/17/2025
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| Date | Day | Start | End |
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| 12/1/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/2/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/3/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 12/4/2025 | Thu | 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.
