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 offer training on campus  or we can bring the course to you.  Please contact Gina Gazitano at gina.gazitano@rutgers.edu or   

     732-235-9453 to schedule a contract course at your facility. 

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

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

Which hotels are located near the campus?

      Please see our Detailed accommodations information

Who do I make check/mail payment to?

     Rutgers School of Public Health

     300 Atrium Drive, Suite 100

     Somerset, NJ 08873

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.

What is your fax number?

      (732) 469-1027

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.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 8.    Make Payment - enter your payment information then click the ‘Submit Payment’ button, or the ‘Bill Me’ button if selecting the 
   

        Invoicing option.

9. 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.

        ***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.

Which methods of payment do you accept online?

     Visa or MasterCard

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.

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

     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.

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.

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

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.

General Questions

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

     Sucessful 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

                                                                     

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

     Sucessful 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

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

     Sucessful completion of the OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 course and sucessful completion of the the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course.

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)

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

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

Where can I find information about OSHA Certificate Program?

      Follow this link: OSHA Certificate Program

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

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

Is there a grace period once my OSHA certificate expires?

     OSHA 500, 501, 502, 503, 5400, 5600, 5602 has a grace period of 90 days past expiration, however, you cannot conduct outreach

     training classes until your training is current.

OSHA 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. 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.

Is there a grace period once my Asbestos certificate expires?

     A one year grace period is granted.

Asbestos 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.

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 athttps://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.

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.

Is there a grace period once my spirometry certificate expires?

     A seven monthe grace period is granted.

Hearing and Spirometry 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.

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.

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. 

Lead Course Questions