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Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 5400 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

FPM-40484

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour Maritime safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program as well as the most hazardous in the maritime industry using OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide.

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 Outreach Training Program, to conduct 10- and 30-hour maritime classes in shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion.

Students in OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry who wish to participate as authorized Outreach Trainer Program trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must successfully prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA maritime industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

Verification of Prerequisite Form must include:

  • OSHA 5410 course completed within the past 7 years.

  • Five (5) years of maritime safety experience. The following may be substituted for two years of experience: A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or university, certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC) may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience.

SUBMIT the following to oshatraining@ucsd.edu:

  1. Verification of Prerequisite Form

  2. OSHA 5410 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

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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).

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Section ID:

190025

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: 7/11/2025
  • Prerequisite required

Note:

This is a national VILT class and a collaboration between all of the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECs). Students from all OSHA regions and Education Centers are welcome to apply to attend through your regional OTIEC. You will remain a trainer affiliated with that regional OTIEC.7/21-7/24 8am-3pm Pacific

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/21/2025 Mon 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
7/22/2025 Tue 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
7/23/2025 Wed 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
7/24/2025 Thu 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips

Environmental Safety and Health Director for Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc.

Brandon Has over 30 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety. He retired from the United States Navy in 2006 as a Damage Control Chief Petty Officer. During his career, he served as a Safety Officer, Damage Control Training Team Leader and Fire Fighting Instructor. He worked at BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair as a Safety Technician 7 ½ years and 2 years at Serco as the EHS Manager. He currently is the EHS Manager for Continental Tide Defense Inc. He is also the current Chair Person for the San Diego Ship Repair Safety Committee.

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Section ID:

192413

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: 10/13/2025
  • 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: 10/27/25-10/30/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
10/27/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/28/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/29/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/30/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips

Environmental Safety and Health Director for Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc.

Brandon Has over 30 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety. He retired from the United States Navy in 2006 as a Damage Control Chief Petty Officer. During his career, he served as a Safety Officer, Damage Control Training Team Leader and Fire Fighting Instructor. He worked at BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair as a Safety Technician 7 ½ years and 2 years at Serco as the EHS Manager. He currently is the EHS Manager for Continental Tide Defense Inc. He is also the current Chair Person for the San Diego Ship Repair Safety Committee.

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