Question: What types of courses are offered by OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers?

Answer:

OSHA courses currently available through the OTI Education Centers include the Outreach Training Program trainer courses and occupational safety and health standards courses for construction, general industry, and maritime. The Outreach Training Program courses support the OSHA Outreach Training Program, which is the agency's primary method to train workers in the basics of occupational safety and health.  The occupational safety and health standards courses cover OSHA policies, procedures, and safety and health principles.  The standards courses are appropriate for anyone interested in the field of occupational safety and health.

Other OTI Education Center course offerings address such topics as hazardous materials, machine guarding, ergonomics, confined space, excavation, electrical hazards, and fall protection.  OTI Education Center courses also offer industry-specific courses that align with OSHA National Emphasis Programs (NEP), such as the oil and gas industry, nursing homes, and crane hazards.  There are currently a number of one-day seminars in subject areas such as safety and health management, recordkeeping, health care ergonomic guidelines, accident investigation, and emergency evacuation.  These courses were added to meet the needs of students who are unable to attend the full-week courses, but would like to benefit from the training curriculum.  A complete listing of courses and a searchable schedule can be found at http://www.osha.gov/dte/edcenters/course_description.html.