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2011 OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements and Procedures

Summary of Key Changes

  • Trainer Requirements. In two documents:
    • Outreach Training Program Requirements covers the requirements for all OSHA authorized trainers
    • Outreach Training Program Procedures for each industry (Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site Worker).
  • Distribution of Student Cards
    • Cards due to students within 90 days of the class end date. To ensure this, trainers must document training within 30 days.
    • Trainers must issue student cards to the student, regardless of who paid for the training.
    • Trainers who fail to comply may be subjected to corrective action
  • Outreach Training Limited to OSHA Jurisdiction. OSHA Outreach Training Program classes are limited to training conducted within OSHA’s jurisdiction. Classes delivered outside of OSHA’s jurisdiction will not be recognized unless prior approval is given.
  • Ensure Program Integrity
    • Authorized trainers must sign a Statement of Compliance verifying that the training they conduct will be in accordance with Outreach Training Program requirements and procedures.
    • Included Investigation & Review Procedures
    • Trainer Code of Conduct - trainers must conduct themselves professionally at all times
    • Trainers must keep copy of every card issued
  • Training Delivery
    • Maximum of 7 ½ hours per day
    • Break and Lunch Periods required
    • Videos can’t exceed 25% of training time
  • Monitoring Visits and Record Audits
    • OSHA Training Institute Education Centers will be responsible for some monitoring visits and record audits
    • Trainers must permit unscheduled monitoring visits
    • Trainers may be asked to provide advance notice of training and if they do not comply OSHA may refuse to issue student cards and the trainer will be subject to corrective action
  • Training Language. Trainers must teach workers in a language and at a level that they understand. Translators must have a background in occupational safety and health and all of classes using translation must cover twice the amount of time.
  • Primary Authorized Trainers. Must teach at least 50% of the class (unless class is taught with other authorized trainers) and maintain list of guest trainers used, topics they delivered, and their qualifications.
  • Large Classes. Must request exception 60 days in advance for a class exceeding 40 students.
  • Small Classes. Must request exception 7 days in advance for a class of less than 3 students.
  • Outreach Training Program Reports
    • OMB Approved forms
    • One for each program (Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site Worker).
    • Instructions included
  • Topics
    • Introduction to OSHA two-hour module required in all Construction, General Industry, and Maritime Outreach classes.
    • All 10-hour Construction classes must include 4 hours on Focus Four Hazards
    • All 30-hour classes must include 2 hours on Managing Safety and Health. This may include Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, job site inspections, accident prevention programs, management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, accident investigations, how to conduct safety meetings, and supervisory communication.
  • Student Card Replacements
    • No replacements if training was more than 3 years ago
    • A fee may be involved in card replacement
    • Maximum of one replacement per student
    • No replacements for entire class if class was more than 90 days in past and only if trainer agrees to pay fees associated with all future student card deliveries to cover cost of certified delivery