How do I become an Outreach trainer with Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center?
To become an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, you must meet the necessary prerequisite requirements and complete the prerequisite course and industry trainer course through an OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center.
Review the steps below to see if you meet the prequalifications to become and Outreach trainer with Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center!
As of May 2026
Step 1
Meet Experience Requirements
Please note that ‘working safely’ in the industry does not meet the industry safety experience requirement.
Construction
Five Years of Construction Safety Experience
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene from an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area may be substituted for a total of two years of experience.
General Industry
Five Years of General Industry Safety Experience
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene from an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area may be substituted for a total of two years of experience.
Maritime
Five Years of Maritime Safety Experience
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene from an accredited college or university, a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area may be substituted for a total of two years of experience.
Step 2
Take the Corresponding Prerequisite Course
Prerequisite course must be successfully completed within the 7 years prior to attending the trainer course.
Construction
OSHA 510
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
General Industry
OSHA 511
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Maritime
OSHA 5410
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry
Step 3
Complete the Prerequisite Verification Form (PVF)
Step 4
Attend the Industry Specific Trainer Course
Construction
OSHA 500
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry
General Industry
Maritime
OSHA 5400
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Maritime Industry
Every 4 Years
Renewing Your Credentials
To renew your Outreach trainer credential, you may attend the industry specific update course with Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center prior to your expiration date.
Please note, if you do not attend the update course prior to your expiration date, you will need to attend the industry specific trainer course (OSHA 500/501/5400) and potentially the prerequisite (OSHA 510/511/5410) as well if the prerequisite was not completed within the last seven (7) years.