Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Program

The certificate program in Safety and Health Fundamentals (formerly known as the Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals certificate) supports OSHA's mission by training employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments and private industry workers. Participants have the opportunity to earn certificates for Construction and General Industry training.

Participants can choose from a variety of topics such as occupational safety and health standards for the construction or general industry, safety and health management, accident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping. Courses are available at OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers nationwide.

Coursework

All courses required to complete the certificate programs are available through OTI Education Centers. To be awarded a certificate, students must successfully complete a minimum of seven courses, comprised of a minimum of 68 contact hours. Courses are transferable and may be completed at different OTI Education Centers.

1. Review program requirements to determine the appropriate certificate program (Construction or General Industry).
2. Find and register for courses at an OTI Education Center.

How to Complete

• Upon completion of required courses, fill out the respective application form (Construction or General Industry).
• Submit the completed application form and supporting documentation to the OTI Education Center.
• Construction Industry Certificate Fee Payment Information
• General Industry Certificate Fee Payment Information

Program Informational Links

• Certificate Home Page (on osha.gov)
• Program Requirements for Construction or General Industry
• Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
• UCSD's OTIEC Course Listing

For enrollment information, contact the UCSD OTIEC at oshatraining@ucsd.edu with questions.