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OSHA #503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes.

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The Minnesota Safety Council serves as a host training organization for the National Safety Education Center.

For more information and to register see OSHA 503 course information and schedule.

Outreach trainers are required to attend Course 503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status. This is a mandatory course for all active OSHA 501 Instructors.

Prerequisite: Current OSHA general industry outreach trainer card.

For more information and to register see National Safety Education Center OSHA 503 information and registration.

Length: Three days

Continuing Education Units: 1.95 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)


Upcoming Courses:


Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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