A new Safety Fundamentals Certificate Program is now being offered through CLDCCD’s Year to Career Initiative. This entry-level certificate program is designed to provide knowledge of safety fundamentals to those looking to advance their understanding and awareness of workplace safety, or to increase employment opportunities in construction or general industries.
The OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training course, which is the foundation of this program, provides a variety of safety subjects and in-depth, industry-specific training and is intended for supervisors and workers with some safety and health responsibility.
Program Outcomes
- Learn workplace hazard recognition, avoidance, control, and prevention
- Understand emergency action and fire prevention plans
- Learn the requirements of an effective workplace accident/incident investigation
- Understand the OSHA requirements for recordkeeping, posting and reporting of workplace illnesses and injuries
- Students receive a 30-Hour OSHA Outreach card upon successful completion
Who Should Participate
Individuals seeking to enhance employment opportunities in which an understanding of workplace safety and health responsibilities is required or recommended.
Career Opportunities:
The Safety Fundamentals program is perfect for expanding the knowledge of workplace safety and health for those currently working and looking to increase employment opportunities. Certificate holders may qualify for positions such as worker-safety and support personnel.
Questions or to Register: Call 866-936-6742 (OSHA), email [email protected] or visit the OSHA Year to Career webpage.
Safety Fundamentals Certificate Details and Required Courses
- Requires four (4) courses. A minimum of 3 of the courses must be taken with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District – OSHA Training Institute Education Center
- Only OSHA numbered courses taken at an OSHA Training Institute Education Center will be accepted; online courses for the OSHA 30-Hour requirement taken through an authorized provider will be accepted
- All courses applied towards certificates must have been taken within the previous 5 years
- Course Fees: Total cost is approximately $1,575.00
- Application Fee: $99.00
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 5.0 minimum
Required Courses (4)
Construction Track
- OSHA 30-Hour for the Construction Industry (OTC 107)
- OSHA 7105 – Evacuation and Emergency Planning
- OSHA 7505 – Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
- OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
General Industry Track
- OSHA 30-Hour for General Industry (OTC 110)
- OSHA 7105 – Evacuation and Emergency Planning
- OSHA 7505 – Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
- OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar