Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers deliver 10 and 30-hour outreach classes to workers in specific industries (construction, general industry, disaster site, and maritime).  Becoming an Authorized Outreach Trainer can be done in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: Gain Experience: Prospective outreach trainers must have five (5) years of occupational safety and health experience in the industry they are interested in. Two (2) years can be substituted with a CSP designation, CIH designation, or a college degree (Bachelors or above) in Occupational Safety and Health. 

Step 2: Complete the Standard Course

• Construction standards course OSHA 510
• General Industry standards course OSHA 511 

Step 3: Apply for the Trainer Course - utilizing the pre-requisite verification form - Authorized Outreach Trainers must apply using your legal name.

• Keep in mind when completing that form:
• It must be fully completed - all dates, signatures, etc. 
• This shows your working knowledge of OSHA standards from utilizing them on the job
• Demonstrates Safety and Health have been part of your responsibilities (does not have to be your only duty) 
• Detailed experience that demonstrates 5 years of workplace safety and health responsibility (does not have to be consecutive)  ie. teaching a wide variety of safety and health hazards, prevention and mitigation methods to entry level workers and/or workers and supervisors with some safety responsibilities. Support the control or elimination of recognized workplace hazards, and enhances well-being of self and co-workers.
• This does not include personal work safety and/or training

Step 4: Complete the Trainer Course 

• Trainer Course in OSH for Construction - OSHA 500
• Trainer Course in OSH for General Industry - OSHA 501 

Next Steps: Please allow 10 - 15 business days for processing of submitted documentation. Once approved you will receive a registration code to register. 

If your Outreach Trainer card has expired 

If an Outreach Trainer's authorization has expired, the former trainer must satisfy the prerequisite requirements to renew their trainer status; i.e. submit a completed OSHA Trainer Course Prerequisite Verification Form, re-complete the OSHA Trainer Course for construction or general industry and if it has been more than 7 years since the completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for construction or general industry they must retake that course as well.

If you have questions please contact us at oshaed@asu.edu or 480-965-2425.