Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where are OSHA courses held?
A. A list of OSHA training locations can be found here.
Payment and Tax Information
Q. What payment methods does ECRI INSTITUTE* accept?
A. ECRI INSTITUTE* currently accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, check, or a purchase order (PO) number. If you submit a PO it is your responsibility to follow up with your accounting department to make sure payment is issued to ECRI Institute.
Q. How can I get ECRI INSTITUTE’s federal tax identification number?
A. ECRI’s federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 23-1662091.
Q. How can I get a copy of a W-9 form?
A. Click here to access a printable W-9 form
Q. Do I get a receipt for payment?
A. If you need a receipt of payment, please contact our circulation department at (610) 825-6000 ext. 5889, or at circulation2@ecri.org.
Registration
Q. When does the registration period close for a particular class?
A. The last business day or 24 hours before a particular class is when the registration closes. (However, based on extenuating circumstances, exceptions can be made.) It is always to your advantage to register for a class as soon as possible to ensure your seat in that class.
Q. Can I registration first and then forward payment later?
A. Yes, while not the preferred method, you may register for a particular class and submit payment at a later date. However, payment must be received before the first day of class. Failure to complete payment in a timely manner may result in the student’s course completion materials being withheld.
Q. How many students register for a typical class?
A. The class size typically ranges between 20-30 students.
Qualifications
Q. How do I know I have the qualifications and/or pre-requisites to take a particular course?
A. If you have a question regarding whether you are qualified to take particular course, please feel free to contact Luke Petosa at (610) 825-6000 x 5330, or Jill Rosenfeld at 610-825-6000 x 5462 or email at jrosenfeld@ecri.org or info@oshamidatlantic.org.
Cancellation
Q. If I cancel my registration, what are my options?
A. If you must cancel your registration, you have several options:
Option 1: You may transfer to one of the other courses already scheduled and not incur any penalty.
Note: you may transfer to any of the other courses offered in the current or next calendar year. To do so, please call Jill Rosenfeld at 610-825-6000 x 5462 or email at jrosenfeld@ecri.org, there may be an additional payment of $25 for the transfer fee.
Option 2: If you do not wish to transfer to another course, you may cancel outright. If you cancel, you will be reimbursed the amount paid for the course minus a $25.00 administrative fee.
Option 3: Your Company can decide to send someone else to the course. If this is the case, please call Jill Rosenfeld at 610-825-6000 x 5462 or email at jrosenfeld@ecri.org with the new attendee and provide any/all pre-requisite documentation.
Q. If I cancel my registration or a course is cancelled, how will my payment be refunded?
A. Despite how you may have originally paid for a course, all reimbursements for courses will be made by check.
* ECRI INSTITUTE is one of the sponsors of the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center and the sponsor of CHEM