Safety and Health Fundamentals
Overview
The certificate program in Safety and Health Fundamentals supports OSHA’s mission by training employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments. Participants have the opportunity to earn certificates for Construction and General Industry training.
Participants can choose from a variety of topics such as occupational safety and health standards for the construction or general industry, safety and health management, accident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping. Courses are available at OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers nationwide. Although this program was primarily designed for public sector employees, it is available for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of occupational safety and health.
Required Courses
Participants must complete a minimum of seven courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 68 contact hours of training through OTI Education Center courses to earn the certificate in Safety and Health Fundamentals for Construction or General Industry.
- Participants must complete the three Required Courses from the Construction or General Industry list below for a minimum of 39 contact hours of training.
- Participants must complete a minimum of four Elective Courses from the Construction or General Industry list below that include a minimum of 29 contact hours of training.
Construction Industry
Required Courses
osh510
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
osh750
Introduction to Safety and Health Management (OSHA #7500)
osh755
Introduction to Incident [Accident] Investigation (OSHA #7505)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Courses (You must choose four of the following)
Noise in the Construction Industry (OSHA #7400)
General Industry
Required Courses
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Course (Choose one of the following below)
Elective Courses (You must choose four of the following)
OSHA Training Guidelines for Safe Patient Handling (OSHA #7000)
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities (OSHA #7200)
Pandemic Illness Preparedness (OSHA #7210)
How to Apply for this Certificate
- Download and fill out the Application form below.
- Email the form to [email protected]
- With this application, include copies of completion certificates for courses taken at other OSHA Education Centers.
- Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be sent a link so that you may submit electronic payment.
- If you have additional questions concerning your application, please email [email protected] or call TEEX – ITSI Customer Service at 1.800.723.3811.
Funding Options
Government Employees and agencies can receive internationally recognized TEEX training at best value pricing through the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedules. Using approved rates and pricing, government employees/entities may choose among a wide selection of training options offered at either, TEEX facilities, or on-site deliveries.
For more information, go to the GSA webpage.