OSHA International Outreach Training Program

General Information

How do I get an OSHA card?

OSHA-authorized trainers issue student course completion certification and cards to individuals that successfully complete an OSHA Outreach Training Program class. The Outreach Training Program offers 10-hour or 30-hour classes for Construction, General industry, Maritime,Oil and Gas,PSM, Health,Aerospace and a 15-hour class for Disaster Site Worker. In order to obtain an OSHA card, an individual must attend and successfully complete the entire class, including all requisite topics and the minimum number of contact hours. Please note that an OSHA card is not considered a certification or license.

What types of Outreach Training Program courses are available?

OSHA offers Outreach Training Programs for the following industries: Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site work.

Who should take a 10-or 30-hour courses?

The 10-hour course is intended for entry level workers. The 30-hour program is for workers with some safety responsibility.

The language used in the Outreach Training Program requirements references “workers.” Does an individual have to be employed to participate in training offered through the Outreach Training Program?

No. Although the Outreach Training Program Requirements refer to training being targeted for workers; participants of Outreach Training Program classes are not required to be employed.

Is there an age requirement to participate in training offered through the Outreach Training Program?

No. There is no minimum age requirement to participate in Outreach Training Program classes.

What is covered in the 10- and 30-hour outreach courses?

The 10-hour outreach courses provide basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. The course also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and filing a complaint.

The 30-hour outreach courses provide a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards in each industry. OSHA provides authorized trainers procedures for each industry program on the topic outlines for each industry.

Does OSHA require the 10- and 30-hour outreach courses?

No, they are voluntary. OSHA recommends outreach courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. However, some states have enacted laws mandating the training. Also, some employers, unions, organizations, or other jurisdictions may also require this training.

Does outreach training meet any OSHA training requirements?

No. Employers are responsible for training their workers on specific hazards of their job, as noted in many OSHA standards. A list of standards requiring training is found in OSHA Publication 2254 [PDF*], “Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines.”

How do I select a trainer?

OSHA authorized outreach trainers are not OSHA personnel. Trainers are authorized (not certified) through this program to deliver Outreach training classes. Trainers are independent service providers and their schedules and fees may vary. OSHA recommends contacting multiple trainers to find one that best meets the student’s needs. This includes questioning trainers about their accommodations for students with a learning disability. Students may verify the status of an authorized outreach trainer. All trainers should possess a trainer card which includes an expiration date along with the name of the authorizing OTI Education Centre.

How do I confirm my trainer is authorized?

Students interested in attending an Outreach Training Program class should request to see a prospective trainer’s current Authorized Trainer card in order to verify the trainer’s status. This should be done prior to selecting a trainer. Authorized Trainer cards will contain the trainer’s name and authorization trainer ID date on the front of the card. The card will also list the Authorizing Training Approved OTIEC which authorized the trainer to deliver Outreach classes. Students may contact the OTIEC if there are any questions regarding the trainer’s status. Outreach trainers must provide proof of their current training authorization on request. or contact   by email care@oshainternational.com

Can OSHA Verify a Student Course Completion Card ?

For genuine qualification reasons, OSHA  provide individual verification of student course completion cards and certificate online. Verification of Outreach card authenticity is at the discretion of the cardholder.

How do I Verify a Student Course Completion Card?

If an individual holding an OSHA International student course completion card wishes to verify the authenticity of their student course completion card, the individual can provide the name and contact information of the successfully completed student course certification and completion card.  visit www.osha-usa.com  or oshainternational.com

OSHA International Training Institute Education Centre.

I believe I have encountered fraudulent activity on training related to the OSHA International Training Program. How do I report this?

Provide all pertinent information, including the trainer’s name, the date of training, the location of the training, the type of training (Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Disaster Site Worker), and whether it was to cover 10 or 30 hours. Include any other relevant information including your name and contact information. Please note that OSHA  International will maintain the confidentiality of the person providing the information.

If I have other questions about this program, who can I contact?

OSHA International Outreach Program Coordinator or OSHA Directorate of Training and Education

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How do I become an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer?

OSHA International authorizes trainers to conduct occupational safety and health training through the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Through this program, individuals who complete a one-week OSHA trainer course receive a certificate of completion and an authorized outreach trainer card. Trainer courses are based on one of the following subject areas: disaster site workers (second responders), construction, general industry, or maritime. Upon successful completion of the trainer course, trainers are authorized to teach students courses based on the trainer course subject area. These include two-day courses for disaster site workers (second responders), as well as 10-hour and 30-hour courses in construction, general industry, or maritime safety and health hazards. Authorized trainers can receive OSHA course completion cards for their students. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is voluntary. OSHA does not require participation in this program.

To become an authorized OSHA International Trainer, you must complete a required OSHA trainer course and complete/meet the necessary prerequisite requirements:

The OSHA courses outside jurisdiction listed above are only offered by Authorized OSHA International Training Institute (OTI) Education Centres worldwide .

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If an Outreach trainer conducts a test when presenting a 10- or 30-Hour Outreach class, does that time count towards the 10 or 30 hours of training?

No, testing is not a requirement for Outreach classes. Testing is not considered instructional time and does not count toward the contact hour requirements for subject topics.

Does OSHA require testing to earn a course completion card?

Although testing is not required by OSHA, trainers have the option of administering a test to evaluate learning. It is at the discretion of the trainer to determine whether or not a student has successfully completed the class. Because OSHA does not require testing in these classes, the agency has not issued specific requirements for trainers regarding tests being administered orally as opposed to written tests. For this reason, it is recommended that students discuss any accommodation needs related to their learning environments prior to selecting a trainer. This includes questioning trainers about their accommodations for students with a learning disability.

When will I receive my student course completion card?

OSHA International Training Program trainers are required to issue student course completion cards directly to the student within 90 days of class completion. If you completed an OSHA International Training Program 10- or 30-hour class and did not receive your completion card within 90 days, contact your OSHA International trainer.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Individuals that successfully complete an OSHA OSHA International Training Program class receive a student course completion card. Please note that there is no program requirement for trainers to issue any other form of course completion documentation. OSHA International trainers are encouraged to provide training certificates to students at the end of the training class to help students provide verification that they completed the training prior to receiving their student course completion card. Acceptance of a training certificate instead of a student course completion card is at the discretion of the employer or job site. Although the program is voluntary, some States, employers, unions, and other jurisdictions require this training to fulfill their safety training goals. Check with the relevant organization, employer or work site to determine if a course completion certificate in lieu of a course completion card fulfills their training requirement.

I successfully completed my Outreach class, but have not received my card.

OSHA International trainers are required to issue student course completion cards directly to the student within 90 days of course completion, regardless of who paid for the training. If you have not received your card within the 90-day period, contact your trainer immediately. If your trainer does not provide the card as requested, notify the OSHA International Training Program by email. Please be sure to include all relevant information such as student name, trainer name, training location and date, type of class, and actions taken to contact the trainer.

How do I get a replacement card?

OSHA International does  maintain student records for training conducted by other organizations or by authorized OSHA International trainers for 20 years in database. In order to obtain transcripts or copies of course completion documents such as student course completion cards, you must contact the original training provider. Please note that replacement student course completion cards for OSHA International Training Program classes cannot be issued for training completed more than three years ago. Only one replacement card may be issued per student per class, and a fee may be charged by the Authorizing Training Organization to replace a course completion card. (OSHA International Training Program Requirements section VI.E.(2))

Do the student course completion cards expire?

The student course completion cards in Construction, General Industry, and Disaster Site must have an expiration date for competency and improvement . The form and content of additional training is left to the discretion of the student and/or employer. The student cards provided in the Maritime International Training Program expire three years after the training. To retain a valid 10- or 30-hour Maritime Industry card, students are required to complete additional training.

The OSHA International Training Program is intended as an orientation to Occupational Safety and Health. Workers must receive additional training on specific hazards of their job.

Trainer Information

Does OSHA provide training materials for authorized Outreach trainers?

Authorized OSHA International trainers can obtain training materials from various sources and develop their own material to support the classes they conduct.  Trainers generally receive training materials from their Authorizing Training Organization (OTI Education Center) during their trainer course.  OSHA provides some required International Training Program curriculum such as Introduction to OSHA and Focus Four on its Outreach Training Program Web page.  International trainers may also reference other safety and health training resources on the OSHA Web site at

www.osha-usa.com

When does my authorized trainer status expire?

International trainers are authorized for one year from the date that the trainer course is completed. To maintain authorization status, a trainer must successfully complete an update course every years.

OSHA allows trainers a 90-day grace period from the four-year expiration date to successfully complete the update class. The 90-day grace period is designed to allow for unexpected circumstances like course cancellations, illness, and other unavoidable obligations. During the grace period, the trainer is unable to conduct International training and receive student course completion cards. Please note that extensions to the grace period will not be granted.

If the trainer does not successfully complete the update class within the specified time frame, the trainer may retake the full trainer course in order to reinstate authorization status.

Where can I get information about trainer or update course schedules?

What is my trainer ID number?

ID numbers are given to trainers who have conducted an International training class and received student course completion cards. It is usually provided on the letter that is sent with the student completion cards. If you are submitting your first card request, you must include a copy of your OSHA trainer card. Some authorizing training organizations may issue an ID number upon course registration or trainer course completion.

Can I train workers outside of the U.S. and receive student completion cards?

OSHA training programs are intended for workers within the agency’s geographic jurisdiction. These locations include the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Wake Island, Outer Continental Shelf Lands defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and Johnston Island. For this reason, OSHA Outreach Training Program classes must be limited to training conducted within OSHA’s geographic jurisdiction.

Although trainers may provide safety and health training to workers outside the OSHA’s geographic jurisdiction, it must be done outside of the Outreach Training Program and without OSHA’s involvement. OSHA encourages international trainers to consider alternatives for conducting occupational safety and health training that adds value for workers. In this manner, trainers will be able to select and provide the specific safety and health training needed by their target audience, and personally control and manage the program. This will allow trainers to integrate and brand their vision of safety and health which may serve as a model for safety and health training that others may choose to replicate. Under such a plan, trainers may design and issue their own certificates, cards, badges, stickers, etc. as long as they do not indicate that the program is supported by OSHA or is a part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program.

OSHA will only consider exception requests for training outside the agency’s geographic jurisdiction for training provided on a contract basis for a specific organization and only its employees. The contracting organization is the party who has a legal binding contract with the trainer. The OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements contain the specific process for obtaining OSHA approval for training outside OSHA

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Does OSHA require the 10- and 30-hour outreach courses?

No, they are voluntary. OSHA recommends outreach courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. However, some states have enacted laws mandating the training. Also, some employers, unions, organizations, or other jurisdictions may also require this training.

How do I obtain replacement student cards?

Trainers or Students should contact their authorizing training organization that issued the cards. Please note that authorizing training organizations may charge an administrative fee for issuing and/or replacing cards.

What type of training cannot be counted toward outreach training time?

Training that is conducted to comply with requirements in the OSHA standards cannot be counted toward outreach training. Also, CPR and First Aid training cannot be counted towards fulfilment of outreach requirements because they are not considered occupational safety and health topics dealing with hazard recognition or prevention.

If I want to become a trainer, can I get a waiver from the experience or training prerequisites required to register for a trainer course?

OSHA does not issue waivers for the trainer course prerequisites. The prerequisites contain separate requirements for experience and training. Experience is not considered a substitute for the training prerequisite. If you believe that your previous training was equivalent to the OSHA standards course required for the industry, you may send a written request for a training equivalency evaluation. You will be required to submit documentation to substantiate your training and curriculum. Written requests for training equivalency evaluation may be sent to:

Director OSHA Office of Training Programs and Administration

If I have trained a student in a 10-hour course, can I provide the student 20 additional hours and receive a 30-hour card?

Yes, trainers may do this under the following conditions: the same trainer must conduct all of the training, all the training must be completed (from the start of the 10-hour class, to the end of the 30-hour class) within six months, and the student must return the 10-hour card to the trainer, who must then return the 10-hour card to the issuing Authorizing Training Organization (ATO) in order to receive the 30-hour card.

Please note that the purpose of surrendering the 10-hour card is to accurately reflect the level of training a student has received. Simultaneous possession of both a 10- and 30-hour card may inaccurately imply that the student has received a total of 40 hours of training. For this reason, the trainer is required to collect the original 10-hour card from the student and return it to the issuing ATO along with a new Outreach Training Program Report to be issued a 30-hour course completion card.

May a trainer hold a training class for more than 7� hours per day if the additional time is spent in breaks and lunch?

OSHA limits training contact hours to 7� hours per day. A trainer is allowed to add additional time for breaks and lunch that would increase the overall time to more than 7 � hours.

May an authorizing training organization charge fees for student course completion cards?

OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers do not receive any funding from OSHA. These organizations support their training programs and Outreach Training Program administrative activities through tuition and fees. For this reason, OSHA authorizes OTI Education Centers to charge fees for processing requests for student course completion cards.

If a student misses a portion of an outreach class that was taught by a guest trainer, can the guest trainer complete this makeup portion of the training?

Students may complete the makeup training with the guest trainer who conducted the particular missed training portion, as long as this part of the training is coordinated by the primary trainer. The student must have access to the primary trainer for any follow-up questions

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