General Questions

Do you offer online training?

      The Center for Public Health Workforce Development does not offer on-line training for the safety and 

      health programs.  

      We do offer training on campus  or we can bring the course to you.  Please contact Gina Gazitano at 

      gina.gazitano@rutgers.edu or call 732-235-9453 to schedule a contract course at your facility. 

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What is the address to your facility?

      Rutgers School of Public Health

      Center for Public Health Workforce Development

      Atrium Corporate Park

      300 Atrium Drive

      Somerset, NJ 08873

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What are the directions to your facility?

      Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development is 

      located approximately 1 mile off of Route 287 Exit 10.

      Detailed directions and parking information

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Which hotels are located near the campus?

      Please see our Detailed accommodations information.

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Who do I make check/mail payment to?

      Rutgers School of Public Health

      300 Atrium Drive, Suite 100

      Somerset, NJ 08873

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When is my payment due for the course?

      Payment is due at the time of registration or presented on the first day of the course. 

      If your company is paying for you, you must provide a copy of the purchase order on

      the day of the course.  You will not be awarded a certificate if your registration fee is not  paid.

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What is your fax number?

      (732) 469-1027

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What do I need to bring with me to class?

      Every student must bring a government issued ID with them to the first day class. 

      All course related materials will be provided by the Center for Public Health Workforce Development.     

      You will not need to purchase any other reference materials for the training.

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How do I create a new user account?

      In order to register for courses online, you must create an online account. 

      Creating an online account gives you access to enroll in courses, view your 

      registration history, change your address and more.  

      You can go to our Signup page to create a new online account. 

      Note: you must have an email address to set up an online account with us.

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How do I register for a course?

      To register for a course:

      1. Look Up Course - look up the course you want to enroll in on our Course Listing page.

      2. Add to Enrollment Card - click the Add to Enrollment Card button on the Course 

          Information page to start the registration process.  

      3. Logon - log on to the system. Note: if you're already logged on, this step will be skipped.

      4. Select Course Fees - select the course fee options (i.e. select registration fee, add optional fees).

      5. Add More Courses - if you are enrolling in other courses, 

          Click the Add More Courses button and repeat steps 1, 2, and 4.  

          Otherwise, continue to step 6.

      6. Register for Selected Courses - once you have added all the desired courses to 

          your Enrollment Card, click the Finish Registration button to continue the registration process.

      7. Supplemental Data - some courses require additional registration information. If the course 

          you enrolled in has additional registration information requirements, the Supplemental Data page

          now opens for you to enter your information. Click the Submit button after entering the

          information to continue.

      8. Make Payment - enter your payment information then click the ‘Submit Payment’ button,

          or the ‘Bill Me’ button if selecting the Invoicing option.

      9. Registration Confirmed - the Registration Confirmation page now opens 

          notifying you that you are enrolled in the course(s). A confirmation email with the registration 

          specifics is also sent to your email address. At this time, you can safely log off the system.

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        ***Important Note for those paying by Credit Card

            The Wait page will be displayed to you while the system is waiting for credit card approval.

            DO NOT move away from this page (or click you Back button, select another URL, etc.) until the

            process is completed. If you do, the approval process is aborted and you WILL NOT be

            enrolled in the course.

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Which methods of payment do you accept online?

      Visa or MasterCard

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What is the cancellation policy if I am unable to attend?

      Center for Public Health Workforce Development reserves the right to cancel 

      programs. In this event, the full registration fee will be  refunded. 

      The Center for Public Health Workforce Development, however, is not responsible 

      for travel or other costs incurred by participants. All cancellations by a registrant must

      be received in writing and can be faxed or mailed. Course registration fees will be\ 

      refunded in full if cancellations are received 11 or more working days before the program      

      start date. Any cancellations or changes, by the registrant, made within 10 

      working days of the program start date will be charged a      

      $100 administration fee. No shows and cancellations received on or after the program

      start date will be invoiced the full amount of the registration fee. 

      The registrant may send a substitute without penalty.

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How do I cancel a registration?

      You cannot cancel a registration online. To cancel a registration, you must contact: 

      Bonnie Wilson, Registrar 

      732-235-9450 

      rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu

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      Please include your full name and address, registration details for the course 

      you want to cancel (i.e. course code, title, and dates)           

      and a day time phone number where we can contact you.

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What do I do if I've lost my password?

      You can send a request for your password to be sent to your 

      email address on our Lookup Password page.

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How can I find out what courses I'm registered in?

      To see a list of courses in which you are enrolled, visit the Registration 

      History page then click the appropriate button:

      Upcoming  Courses - view a list of your upcoming courses with dates and location

      Completed  Courses - view a list of completed courses with the hours/ceus/grades earned

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What is the Course Transfer Policy?

      Students are allowed a one-time transfer to another session of the same 

      course at the Rutgers School of Public Health Center for 

      Public Health Workforce Development at no charge.  Each additional 

      transfer will require a $25 administrative fee.

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OSHA Course Questions

What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Construction?

      Successful completion of the OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the   

      Construction Industry course, and  five years of documented construction safety experience. 

      Please note: If you took the OSHA 510 course. with another institution, you must

      take our proficiency exam and pass it with an 80% before being  admitted into our OSHA 500 

      course.  Please contact Carl Donaldson if you have additional questions 

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What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 501 Trainer Course in General industry?

      Successful completion of the OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health 

      Standards for the General Industry and five years of documented general

      industry safety experience. 

      Please note: If you took the OSHA 511 course with another institution, you

      must take our proficiency exam and pass it with an 80% before being admitted

      to our OSHA 501 course.  Please contact Carl Donaldson if you have additional questions 

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What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course?

      Successful completion of the OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 course and successful 

      completion of the the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course.

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What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 5400 Maritime Trainer Course?

      Two years of occupational safety and health experience in the ship 

      repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, marine terminals, or longshoring 

      industry, and at least one of the following: Two additional years of occupational 

      safety and health experience in any industry; A degree in occupational safety 

      and health from an accredited college or university; Certification as an Associate 

      Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial 

      Hygienist (CIH), Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), or Certified Safety

      and Health Manager (CSHM)

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I am an OSHA Outreach Trainer, where do I submit for course completion cards?

      Follow this link: https://aotc.sph.rutgers.edu

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Where can I find information about OSHA Certificate Program?

      Follow this link: OSHA Certificate Program

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How often do I have to take the OSHA refresher classes?

      OSHA 500, 501, 502, 503, 5400, 5602, every 4 years.   

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Is there a grace period once my OSHA certificate expires?

      No. Effective January 1, 2019, OSHA removed the grace period for all Outreach Trainers.

      If a trainer’s general industry, construction, maritime, or disaster trainer authorization 

      expires, they will need to retake the initial trainer course and possibly, the 

      pre-requisite standards course (OSHA 510, 511, or 5410).

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Asbestos Course Questions

How often do I have to take the Asbestos refresher classes?

      Asbestos training expires one year from the date of your last training course 

      with the exception of the New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician Training.

      You must take and pass your New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician

      state examination and submit your application for certification to the New Jersey

      Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) within 1 year of your training, otherwise 

      you will be required to repeat the 2-day training.  The NJDCA does not require 

      a refresher for renewal, however the New Jersey Asbestos Safety Training 

      certification must be renewed 45 days prior to the date of expiration directly 

      through the NJDCA.

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Is there a grace period once my Asbestos certificate expires?

      A one year grace period is granted, however, you cannot conduct asbestos

      related work until your training becomes current.

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Is there a grace period once my Asbestos certificate expires?

      A one year grace period is granted.

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Lead Course Questions

How often do I have to take the New Jersey Lead Worker refresher classes?

      NJ Lead Worker Training expires  one year from the date of your last training.

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How often do I have to take the NJ Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor refresher classes?

      NJ Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Training expires two years from the date

      of your last training or 90 days from the date of expiration on your permit card.

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Is there a grace period once my New Jersey Lead certificate expires?

      You have 90 days after your permit expires until you lapse on your certification 

      and have to repeat the initial training course and state examination process in

      order to regain certification.  The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) 

      suggests trying to schedule a refresher training course around 3 months before

      your permit is due to expire. If your permit has expired and you are within the 90-day

      Grace Period you may not conduct lead inspections and risk assessments without

      possessing a currently valid NJDOH permit to work.  Therefore, you must take your 

      training, submit your application and await the arrival of your new permit before 

      you can begin working again.  To avoid this, schedule your refresher training as soon 

      as possible (around 3 months before the permit expires). If you are caught working

      without a valid permit, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:62, you may be subject to a civil 

      administrative penalty of up to $5000 per day for the offense and/or the suspension 

      or revocation of your permit. 

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Hearing & Spirometry Course Questions

How often do I have to take the CAOHC Hearing refresher classes?

      CAOHC Hearing Training expires five years from the date of your last training.

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Is there a grace period once my CAOHC Hearing certificate expires?

      No.  You must provide a valid CAOHC Certification number with your expiration 

      date to our registrar at 732-235-9450 prior to the  date of your recertification training. 

      Your registration is not complete until you visit http://www.caohc.org/ohc/certified/index.php 

      to verify your certificate is current, obtain your CAOHC expiration date and ensure  

      your certificate will not expire before your scheduled CAOHC Certification training. 

      If your certificate will be expired on or before the day of your CAOHC Recertification 

      Course, you must visit the following website at least 30 days prior to your expiration date 

      in order to apply for an extension at https://caohc.execinc.com/edibo/OHCExtension/ 

      and then provide our registrar with your extension letter to complete your registration. 

      It is your responsibility to have your valid CAOHC Certification Number and Expiration Date. 

      Rutgers is not responsible for any person(s) in attendance who are ineligible for recertification 

      through CAOHC. You may contact CAOHC directly at 414-276-5338 with any questions

      or concerns.

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How often do I have to take the NIOSH-approved Spirometry refresher classes?

      NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training expires five years from the date of your last training.

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Is there a grace period once my spirometry certificate expires?

      A seven month grace period is granted.

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