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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

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.

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This course applies to these programs

Professional Safety and Health Officer Safety and Health Specialist

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

197806

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: 6/15/2026

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: 6/29/26-7/2/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
6/29/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/30/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/1/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/2/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips
United States Navy Retired Damage Control Chief Petty Officer. EHS Director Continental Tide Defense Systems, Chair Person Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association, Senior Instructor Port of San Diego Safety Academy, Construction Safety Consultant Cummings Group.

Performed safety oversight for BNB Construction San Diego Sierra Project La Jolla. Outreach Authorized trainer for Construction, Maritime, General Industry and CAL OSHA. Susan Hardwood Grant instructor trenching and excavation.
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Closed

Section ID:

197842

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.
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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.
 
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Section ID:

197858

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: 7/27/2026

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: 8/10/26-8/13/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/10/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/11/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/12/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/13/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips
United States Navy Retired Damage Control Chief Petty Officer. EHS Director Continental Tide Defense Systems, Chair Person Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association, Senior Instructor Port of San Diego Safety Academy, Construction Safety Consultant Cummings Group.

Performed safety oversight for BNB Construction San Diego Sierra Project La Jolla. Outreach Authorized trainer for Construction, Maritime, General Industry and CAL OSHA. Susan Hardwood Grant instructor trenching and excavation.
Full Bio
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Section ID:

197876

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: Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

Kenneth Keberle, CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT

BS, Northern Arizona University, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Adult Career and Technical Educate from University of Wisconsin - Stout.

Career spent in both manufacturing for the special event industry and later in live event and entertainment production and safety. Mostly focused in infrastructure and production aspects of large scale events.
 
Credendials
CSP, ASP, CHST, CIT
 
Qualifications
BS, Northern Arizona University, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Adult Career and Technical Educate from University of Wisconsin - Stout.
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