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OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry

Dates: November 4-7, 2025

Meets: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Rutgers School of Public Health

Registration Fee: $875.00

Please note: this course has Prerequisites

Prerequisites:
• Completion of OSHA 510
• 5 years of construction safety experience OR 3 years of construction safety experience
plus one of the following:
--- o A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, health, or industrial hygiene
--- o Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
--- o Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• OSHA 510 must be completed within 7 years of taking this course

How to Register: To register, you must download and complete the Prerequisite Verification Form and submit it along with your information as a file attachment to go.rutgers.edu/verify500. A complete application must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the course start date. Your registration will be confirmed once your prerequisites are approved, and payment is received.

Audience:
This course is designed for private and public sector personnel who wish to teach the 10 and 30-hour Construction Safety and Health Outreach Programs. Ideal participants include safety officers, managers, supervisors, and others responsible for workplace safety. Completion of OSHA 510 and at least 5 years of construction safety experience are required. Note: The 30-hour OSHA outreach course is not equivalent to OSHA 510.

Exclusions:
Participants must attend OTI Education Center Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) courses within their OSHA region. If you are outside of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands, please contact the training manager at koshyko@rutgers.edu prior to registering.

Course Materials:
Materials will be mailed after registration is confirmed and payment is made. Payment is due 10 days before the course starts. Materials and Zoom links will only be sent once payment is received.

Important:
• You must be proficient with computer presentation software.
• You will be required to develop and present a PowerPoint presentation during class and pass a written exam to become a certified trainer.
• Outreach trainers must renew their status every 4 years by attending OSHA 502 before their authorization expires.

Virtual Class Requirements:
• You must use a camera and microphone throughout the course.
• Test your Zoom setup in advance. Join the class 15-30 minutes early to check video and audio.

Questions:
Contact the Registrar at 732-235-9450

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Fee: $875.00

Rutgers School of Public Health

300 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
Date Day Time Location
11/04/2025Tuesday8 AM to 4 PM Rutgers School of Public Health
11/05/2025Wednesday8 AM to 4 PM Rutgers School of Public Health
11/06/2025Thursday8 AM to 4 PM Rutgers School of Public Health
11/07/2025Friday8 AM to 4 PM Rutgers School of Public Health

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