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Train the Trainer Program
The Train the Trainer Program is an additional vehicle for the OSH Division to train North Carolina workers in the basics of occupational safety and health. The program is offered free of charge except for the cost of course materials. Through the program, individuals who complete a one-week trainer course are authorized to teach OSH 10-hour and 30-hour courses in construction or general industry. This program is a special offering for public sector employees and employers/employees targeted by the following OSH Special Emphasis Programs:
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NAICS Code |
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Construction |
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23 |
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Long Term Care |
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623 |
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Food Manufacturing |
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311 |
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Logging/Arboriculture |
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56173, 11331 |
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Wood Products |
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321 |
During each course, students will provide a one-hour presentation on an assigned OSH outreach topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Authorized trainers are required to attend a trainer refresher at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Authorized trainers will receive OSHA course completion cards for their students. PLEASE NOTE: For general industry, trainers will be limited to training their own employees. For the construction industry, trainers will be limited to training their own employees and subcontractors on an active job site. Authorized trainers will be prohibited from offering these courses to the general public free or at cost. These services cannot be provided in a sole proprietor or consultant capacity.
This program is voluntary. North Carolina OSH does not require participation in this program.
Prerequisites
NC 500 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction Industry
 The NC 510 (OSH NC 30-Hour Construction Industry Awareness Course) or the OTI 510 course and five years of construction safety experience. These courses must have been completed within the past 5 years.
A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.
NOTE: Students in Course NC 500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course NC 502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.
NC 501 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
The NC 511 (OSH NC 30-Hour General Industry Awareness Course) or the OTI 511 and five years of general industry safety experience. These courses must have been completed within the past 5 years.
A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience.
NOTE: Students in Course NC 501 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course NC 503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.
Course schedule:
October 4-8, 2010: NC 500 – Construction Industry Outreach Trainer Course
October 25-29, 2010: NC 501 – General Industry Outreach Trainer Course
Acceptance into each course will be accomplished by an online application process. Please click HERE to access the application. If you have any questions, please contact Marcy Collyer, training supervisor, at (919) 807-2896 or dol.trainthetrainer@labor.nc.gov.
These courses are offered free of charge except for the cost of the Code of Federal Regulations plus shipping and handling. Current cost for the Construction Industry Standard, 29 CFR 1926 is $22.00, and for the General Industry Standard, 29 CFR 1910 is $27.00. For an order form please click HERE.
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