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Industry Extension Services supports safer, more secure workplaces by delivering comprehensive health and safety training through open-enrollment courses and customized, on-site programs. Our experts equip employers and employees with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe work environment and meet regulatory requirements.
NC State University Industry Extension Services has a long history of providing workplace safety and health training to employers and workers. In 2008, that commitment was recognized by federal OSHA when IES was authorized as the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Today, we offer OSHA standards and technical courses, OSHA Outreach Trainer courses, professional certificate programs and customized on-site training and safety services designed to meet the specific needs of organizations and their workforce.
The Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center’s General Industry courses provide practical, standards-based training on the OSHA requirements and workplace safety issues that matter most to today’s employers. Designed for safety professionals, supervisors and employees, these courses build the knowledge and skills needed to recognize hazards, understand OSHA requirements and improve safety in the workplace.
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The courses below qualify for MESH credit, with select courses also applying toward OSHA’s Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate for General Industry. * Choose from in-person or virtual open enrollment courses or bring the training directly to your organization with an on-site offering.
30 Hours | 4 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
Standards for General Industry * (Prerequisite for OSHA 501)
30 Hours | 4 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
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*Courses marked with an asterisk also qualify for OSHA Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate credit.
The Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center’s Construction Industry courses deliver practical, standards-based training focused on the hazards, changing conditions, and OSHA requirements unique to construction worksites. Designed for construction safety professionals, supervisors and workers, these courses strengthen the skills needed to recognize and control hazards and create safer job sites.
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The courses below qualify for MESH credit, with select courses also applying toward OSHA’s Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate for the Construction Industry. * Choose from in-person or virtual open enrollment courses or bring the training directly to your organization with an on-site offering.
30 Hours | 4 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
Standards for General Industry * (Prerequisite for OSHA 500)
30 Hours | 4 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
20 Hours | 3 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
22 Hours | 3 Days
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
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*Courses marked with an asterisk also qualify for OSHA Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate for the Construction Industry credit.
The OSHA Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Program provides focused training for professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety. Choose from General Industry, Construction or Maritime tracks and complete a combination of required and elective OSHA courses—potentially earning your certificate in as few as 10 days.
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OSHA General Industry Certificate Program
Requirements:
To earn OSHA’s certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals for General Industry, participants must complete a minimum of seven (7) courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 68 instructional hours of training through OTI Education Center courses.
Required courses for general industry certificate:
Participants must complete ALL three (3) Required Courses as listed below for a minimum of 39 instructional hours of training:
30 Hours | 4 Days
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Elective courses for general industry certificate:
Participants must complete a minimum of four (4) Elective Courses from the General Industry list below, and include a minimum of 29 instructional hours of training:
30 Hours | 4 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
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7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Contact us for more info about any of the courses listed above. Some courses may not currently be offered through the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
How to apply:
1. Register for the OSHA Certificate Program by completing the registration form. There is no cost to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email with program information and instructions for completing your certificate.
2. Choose your certificate track—Construction, General Industry or Maritime—and review the required and elective courses. Register for and complete the courses needed for your selected track. Some courses may apply toward more than one certificate track.
3. After completing all required and elective courses, submit the application form and copies of your course completion certificates to [email protected].
4. After verifying that you have met all program requirements we will email a link for payment of the $95 certificate processing fee. Your certificate will then be shipped to you by the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
OSHA Construction Industry Certificate Program
Requirements:
To earn OSHA’s certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals for General Industry, participants must complete a minimum of seven (7) courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 68 instructional hours of training through OTI Education Center courses.
Required courses for construction industry certificate:
Participants must complete ALL three (3) Required Courses as listed below for a minimum of 39 instructional hours of training:
30 Hours | 4 Days
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Elective courses for construction certificate:
Participants must complete a minimum of four (4) Elective Courses from the General Industry list below, and include a minimum of 29 instructional hours of training:
30 Hours | 4 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
20 Hours | 3 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
22 Hours | 3 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
22 Hours | 3 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Contact us for more info about any of the courses listed above. Some courses may not currently be offered through the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
How to apply:
1. Register for the OSHA Certificate Program by completing the registration form. There is no cost to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email with program information and instructions for completing your certificate.
2. Choose your certificate track—Construction, General Industry, or Maritime—and review the required and elective courses. Register for and complete the courses needed for your selected track. Some courses may apply toward more than one certificate track.
3. After completing all required and elective courses, submit the application form and copies of your course completion certificates to [email protected].
4. After verifying that you have met all program requirements we will email a link for payment of the $95 certificate processing fee. Your certificate will then be shipped to you by the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
OSHA Maritime Industry Certificate Program
Requirements:
To earn OSHA’s certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals for Maritime Industry, participants must complete a minimum of seven (7) courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 77 instructional hours of training through OTI Education Center courses.
Required courses for maritime industry certificate:
Participants must complete ALL three (3) Required Courses as listed below for a minimum of 48 instructional hours of training:
OSHA 5410
Standards for Maritime Industry
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Elective courses for maritime industry certificate:
Participants must complete a minimum of four (4) Elective Courses from the Construction list below, and include a minimum of 29 instructional hours of training:
30 Hours | 4 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
22.5 Hours | 3 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
18 Hours | 2.5 Days
22 Hours | 3 Days
30 Hours | 4 Days
22 Hours | 3 Days
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
26 Hours | 3.5 Days
OR
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
7.5 Hours | 1 Day
Contact us for more info about any of the courses listed above. Some courses may not currently be offered through the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
How to apply:
1. Register for the OSHA Certificate Program by completing the registration form. There is no cost to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email with program information and instructions for completing your certificate.
2. Choose your certificate track—Construction, General Industry, or Maritime—and review the required and elective courses. Register for and complete the courses needed for your selected track. Some courses may apply toward more than one certificate track.
3. After completing all required and elective courses, submit the Application Form, along with copies of your course completion certificates, to [email protected].
4. After verifying that you have met all program requirements we will email a link for payment of the $95 certificate processing fee. Your certificate will then be shipped to you by the Southeastern OTI Education Center.
Take your safety expertise to the next level by becoming an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer. After successfully completing the appropriate OSHA trainer course, you’ll be authorized to deliver OSHA 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training for Construction or General Industry—depending on your trainer authorization.
OSHA Outreach Trainer authorization is valid for four years. During that time, authorized trainers can request official OSHA course completion cards for students who successfully complete their training.
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Becoming an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer requires industry-specific safety experience and training.
To Become a Construction Outreach Trainer:
Step 1: Meet the requirements (prerequisites):
Step 2:
Step 3: Maintain Your Trainer Authorization
To Become a General Industry Outreach Trainer:
Step 1: Meet the requirements (prerequisites):
Step 2:
Step 3: Maintain Your Trainer Authorization
The MESH Certificate Program offers seven professional certificate options designed to help safety, health, and environmental professionals build their expertise, expand their skills and demonstrate their commitment to continued professional development.
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Our Workplace Safety Audits provide an objective review of your workplace to identify potential hazards and evaluate alignment with applicable OSHA standards and requirements. Working alongside your team, experienced safety professionals review workplace conditions, written programs and safety practices to identify compliance gaps and provide practical recommendations for reducing risk and strengthening workplace safety.
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Safety audits are tailored to your organization’s operations, workplace hazards, and specific areas of concern. Depending on the scope of the assessment, our safety professionals may review:
Additional programs, work areas or safety concerns may be included based on your organization’s needs.
What You will Receive
Following the audit, you’ll receive a written report summarizing observations, identified gaps and practical recommendations for improvement. Our goal is to help your organization better understand applicable OSHA requirements, address potential hazards and compliance concerns and strengthen your overall safety and health program.