OSHA #501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

OSHA 501 Course Description

The OSHA 501 is designed for those who are interested in teaching the 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry safety and health outreach classes to employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10-hour and 30-hour classes as well as on those that are the most hazardous in non-construction industries. Course participants learn effective instructional approaches and the successful use of visual aids and handouts. This course authorizes the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour general industry safety and health courses, and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion.

Topics Include:

  • Effective instructional approaches and the use of visual aids/handouts
  • General industry terms found in OSHA standards
  • Effective safety and health training programs that are in accordance with OSHA’s general industry standards, regulations, and guidelines

Prerequisites for OSHA 501

OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry completed within the last 7 calendar years and five years of general industry safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Additional Information

A completed prerequisite eligibility form and a copy of your OSHA-511 course certificate must be submitted prior to the class start date. Prior training experience is recommended before taking this class. Students in OSHA-501 must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA general industry outreach topic and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course to become an authorized Outreach Trainer. It is highly recommended that you bring a laptop to class to work on developing your presentations.

Continuing Education Units

  • CEUs – 2.6

Price

  • $845

Registration

  1. Payment by credit card, check or purchase order or call 1-866-936-6742.
  2. This class can be taught at your facility. Call 1-866-936-6742.

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NOTE for virtual (Zoom) sessions: Zoom classes are ONLY open to participants located in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. No transfers or refunds fewer than 10 days prior to class. Students will receive a digital course workbook.

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Trainer Course for General Industry

Upcoming OSHA 501 Course Dates

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Mar 30 2026 - End date: Apr 2 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Jun 8 2026 - End date: Jun 11 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Jul 13 2026 - End date: Jul 16 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Sep 21 2026 - End date: Sep 24 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Oct 5 2026 - End date: Oct 8 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: N Las Vegas, NV

OSHA #501: Trainer Course for General Industry

Start date: Dec 7 2026 - End date: Dec 10 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom