New OSHA Outreach Training 7-1/2 hours per day limit

Attached is a new policy which affects the OSHA Outreach Training Program.  This policy emanated from a Decision Memo signed by the Assistant Secretary on March 17, 2010.  The policy requires authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers to limit their training to a maximum of 7½ hours per day.  Therefore, all 10-hour courses must be conducted over a minimum of two days and 30-hour courses over a minimum of four days.  An exception process is provided for extenuating circumstances.

If you have any questions on this, please contact Don Guerra, the Outreach Training Program coordinator, at 847-759-7735

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OSHA Training Day Limit (PDF)

OSHA Fact Sheet announcing the enactment of the new Cranes and Derricks Standards  for the Construction Industry which take affect 08/09/10 and which will be enforced starting 90 days later on 11/9/2010.  Please read the OSHA Fact Sheet for additional information.

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OSHA Fact Sheet (Word Document)

OSHA revises its voluntary Outreach Training Program requirements and procedures to improve the quality of outreach classes and ensure the integrity of its authorized trainers April 15, 2011

Formerly known as the “program guidelines,” the new “program requirements” will apply to all Outreach Training Programs, with separate procedures for each specific program. Click here for details: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=19617

Memo to the Trainers

An important notice for trainers with the OTI Education Center to read.

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Memo to the Trainers (PDF)