RIT - Outreach Education and Training

OSHA Education Center

Building a Safer Workplace

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RIT has been recently designated a U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute education center for Region 2, serving New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These hands-on programs are designed to promote safety in the workplace and reduce the cost to society associated with accidents and unhealthy work environments. A full calendar of courses is now available. Please click the appropriate link below for a full course description, dates and registration information.
View the 2007-2008 OSHA Course Catalog [.pdf]

Now Available: The RIT OSHA Education Center is now offering two Safety and Health Specialist Certificates. This program gives participants certification of their knowledge and skills in understanding OSHA regulatory standards, and in developing solutions to workplace safety challenges. In addition, participants can acquire OSHA-authorized outreach trainer status if they choose to complete the 500 or 501 course. Outreach trainers are authorized to conduct 10-and 30-hour outreach courses. Please click here for an overview of the requirements and electives with a downloadable application form.

10 - Hour General Industry Safety and Health Course

10 - Hour Construction Safety and Health Course

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

501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

511 Occupational Health and Safety Standards for General Industry

521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

2015 Hazardous Materials

2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

2225 Respiratory Protection