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36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry

Level 5 of the General Industry safety career ladder. Master OSHA 29 CFR 1910 — 100% online, at your own pace.

Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Employer-verifiable credentials Open-book online exam
36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry
Certificate · Transcript · Wallet card Verifiable at amiosp.com
Duration
36hoursMinimum instructional hours
Structure
28 + 8hoursMandatory and elective
Completion
~1monthTypical, fully self-paced
Delivery
100%onlineMicrosoft Teams + LMS
Career level
5of 9Trainer on the career ladder
LEVEL 5 PROGRAM 36-Hr OSH Trainer
Program overview

What is the 36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry?

The 36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is a trainer-qualification programme that prepares safety professionals, supervisors, and subject-matter experts to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate occupational safety training programmes that meet OSHA regulatory training requirements and actually change worker behaviour on the shop floor. Knowing safety is not the same as being able to teach safety. This programme bridges that gap by combining technical safety content knowledge with the adult learning principles, instructional design skills, and training delivery techniques that transform a safety professional into an effective safety trainer. OSHA mandates employer-provided safety training in more than 100 standards across 29 CFR 1910. Hazard Communication (1910.1200) requires employee training on chemical hazards. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) requires training for authorised and affected employees. Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030) requires annual training. Permit-Required Confined Spaces (1910.146) requires entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor training. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) requires operator training and evaluation. Respiratory Protection (1910.134) requires training before respirator use. Every one of these standards specifies what must be taught, but few safety professionals have been formally trained in how to teach effectively. The result is compliance-checkbox training that workers sit through without retaining, understanding, or applying. OSHA citations for inadequate training consistently rank among the most frequent violations precisely because untrained trainers deliver ineffective training. This programme addresses the complete training lifecycle: conducting training needs analysis to identify what workers actually need to learn, designing learning objectives aligned with OSHA requirements and job tasks, developing training materials and activities that engage adult learners, delivering training using techniques that maximise comprehension and retention (interactive exercises, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, hands-on practice), and evaluating training effectiveness through Kirkpatrick’s four-level model (reaction, learning, behaviour, results) to verify that training produces the workplace behaviour changes that prevent injuries. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS), with flexible scheduling. Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, professional wallet card, and official transcript. This programme complements the American Institute of Safety Professionals’s Fundamentals of Adult Learning and Instructional Design (Train The Trainers) certification (COU/AISP-5011) and can be taken alongside it for maximum trainer qualification.

Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do
  1. 01 Conduct a training needs analysis (TNA) that identifies the gap between current worker knowledge/behaviour and the regulatory requirements and safe work practices that OSHA mandates, producing a prioritised training plan tied to actual workplace hazards.
  2. 02 Write measurable learning objectives using the ABCD format (Audience, Behaviour, Condition, Degree) that align with specific OSHA regulatory training requirements and enable post-training evaluation of competency.
  3. 03 Design safety training curricula and lesson plans that sequence content logically, incorporate multiple learning modalities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic), and meet the specific OSHA training requirements of 29 CFR 1910 standards including HazCom, LOTO, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, PIT, and BBP.
  4. 04 Develop engaging training materials including presentations, handouts, job aids, checklists, practical exercises, case studies, and assessment instruments that reinforce learning objectives and can be reused across multiple training sessions.
  5. 05 Deliver safety training sessions using adult learning principles (Knowles’ andragogy), managing classroom dynamics, encouraging participation, handling difficult learners, using questioning techniques to verify comprehension, and adapting delivery pace to audience needs.
  6. 06 Demonstrate safety procedures and equipment use during training sessions, including PPE selection and use, lockout/tagout application, fire extinguisher operation, and other hands-on competencies that require demonstration followed by supervised practice.
  7. 07 Design and deliver effective toolbox talks and short-form safety briefings (5-15 minutes) that communicate targeted safety messages to work crews before shifts or tasks begin, using the OSHA regulatory basis, workplace-specific examples, and interactive questions.
  8. 08 Evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model: Level 1 (learner reaction/satisfaction), Level 2 (knowledge/skill acquisition via testing), Level 3 (on-the-job behaviour change via observation), and Level 4 (organisational results via incident rate reduction and compliance improvement).
WHO IT'S FOR

Who should take this program?

  • Safety professionals who deliver or will deliver safety training as part of their safety officer, coordinator, or manager role
  • Dedicated safety trainers employed by manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing, or other general industry employers
  • Supervisors and team leaders who are responsible for toolbox talks, on-the-job safety training, and new-hire safety orientation
  • Subject-matter experts (electricians, maintenance technicians, chemical operators) who teach safety topics in their area of expertise but have no formal training delivery skills
  • HR and training department staff who coordinate or deliver safety training components within their broader training responsibilities
  • Safety consultants who deliver training to client organisations and want a formal trainer qualification to demonstrate competency
  • Professionals preparing for OSHA Outreach Trainer authorisation or other trainer-level credentials who need foundational instructional skills

Entry requirements

1 Basic safety knowledge equivalent to the 10 Hour or 30 Hour General Industry programme is recommended
2 Prior experience delivering training, toolbox talks, or safety briefings is helpful but not required
3 No formal academic degree is required
4 No prior trainer certification is required
5 All instruction is delivered in English; professional proficiency in English is required
Curriculum

What will you study?

12 modules in two parts: 8 core modules and 4 elective modules.

How your 36 hours are split
28 hrs8 core modules
8 hrs4 elective

Core modules

8 modules · 28 hours
01

Core module 1 Adult Learning Principles and Instructional Theory

4 hrs
  • Knowles’ adult learning theory (andragogy)
  • learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing)
  • Bloom’s taxonomy for writing learning objectives
  • motivation factors for adult learners
  • barriers to learning in workplace settings
  • the difference between training (skill development)
  • education (knowledge development)
02

Core module 2 Training Needs Analysis and Programme Planning

3 hrs

Conducting training needs analysis at organisational, task, and individual levels.

  • Gap analysis between current competency
  • OSHA-required competency. Prioritising training needs based on hazard severity
  • regulatory urgency. Developing the annual training plan
  • calendar. Budgeting for training delivery
03

Core module 3 Developing the annual training plan and calendar. Budgeting for training delivery. Instructional Design for Safety Training

4 hrs

The ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) applied to safety training.

  • Writing measurable learning objectives (ABCD format). Sequencing content from simple to complex. Designing interactive activities: role plays
  • case studies
  • group exercises
  • demonstrations
  • practical skills stations. Selecting delivery methods: classroom
  • hands-on
  • e-learning
  • blended learning
04

Core module 4 Selecting delivery methods: classroom, hands-on, e-learning, blended learning. Training Delivery Techniques

4 hrs

Classroom management for safety training.

  • Presentation skills: voice projection
  • eye contact
  • movement
  • pacing. Facilitating group discussions and managing dominant/quiet participants. Demonstration-practice-feedback cycles for hands-on skills. Questioning techniques: open
  • closed
  • redirected
  • Socratic. Handling difficult learners: resistant
  • disengaged
05

Core module 5 Handling difficult learners: resistant, disengaged, argumentative. Time management during training delivery. Toolbox Talks and Short-Form Safety Communication

2 hrs

Designing 5–15 minute toolbox talks tied to OSHA standards and current workplace hazards.

  • Toolbox talk structure: hook
  • content
  • discussion
  • action commitment. Delivery techniques for informal settings (shop floor, break room, pre-shift huddle). Building a toolbox talk library for recurring hazards. Measuring toolbox talk effectiveness
06

Core module 6 Building a toolbox talk library for recurring hazards. Measuring toolbox talk effectiveness. OSHA Regulatory Training Requirements

4 hrs
  • Mapping OSHA-mandated training across 29 CFR 1910: HazCom (1910.1200)
  • LOTO (1910.147)
  • Confined Spaces (1910.146)
  • Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
  • Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)
  • BBP (1910.1030)
  • PPE (Subpart I)
  • Electrical (Subpart S)
07

Core module 7 Initial training requirements, retraining triggers, refresher frequencies, and documentation standards for each. Hazard Recognition Content for Trainers

4 hrs
  • Technical safety content the trainer must master before teaching: machine guarding hazards (1910.212)
  • electrical hazards (Subpart S)
  • chemical hazards and SDS interpretation (1910.1200)
  • fall hazards (Subpart D)
  • energy control (1910.147)
  • confined space atmospheric hazards (1910.146)
  • ergonomic risk factors. Emphasis on translating technical content into worker-accessible language
08

Core module 8 Emphasis on translating technical content into worker-accessible language. Training Evaluation and Documentation

3 hrs

Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model applied to safety training.

  • Designing written and practical assessments. Analysing assessment results to identify knowledge gaps. Post-training observation of on-the-job behaviour. Measuring training impact through incident rate trends
  • near-miss reporting rates
  • OSHA inspection findings. OSHA-compliant training record documentation
  • retention. Specialised /

Elective modules

4 modules · 8 hours
01

Elective module 1 Hands-On Skills Training Design

2 hrs

Designing practical training stations for PPE donning/doffing, fire extinguisher operation, lockout/tagout application, SDS lookup, and confined space entry procedures.

  • Instructor-to-learner ratios for hands-on training.
  • Skills assessment checklists and competency sign-off protocols.
02

Elective module 2 Instructor-to-learner ratios for hands-on training. Skills assessment checklists and competency sign-off protocols. E-Learning and Blended Safety Training

2 hrs

Designing safety training for online delivery platforms (LMS).

  • Creating engaging e-learning modules.
  • Blended learning design: combining online content with in-person hands-on practice.
  • Accessibility considerations for diverse workforces.
  • Tracking and reporting training completion through LMS platforms.
03

Elective module 3 Accessibility considerations for diverse workforces. Tracking and reporting training completion through LMS platforms. Training for Multilingual and Diverse Workforces

2 hrs

Strategies for training workers with limited English proficiency.

  • Visual-based training materials.
  • Using interpreters effectively.
  • Culturally sensitive training design.
  • Plain language principles for safety communication.
  • OSHA’s requirements for training in a language workers understand.
04

Elective module 4 Plain language principles for safety communication. OSHA’s requirements for training in a language workers understand. Training Programme Management and Continuous Improvement

2 hrs

Managing the organisation’s safety training function: trainer qualification, training calendar management, training material version control, subject-matter expert coordination.

  • Continuous improvement of training programmes based on evaluation data
  • incident trends
  • regulatory changes
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Standards and frameworks you'll work with

Official sources, linked for reference
How it works

How is the program assessed?

One online, open-book exam at the end of the program, taken through your assigned student portal. Score 70% or higher to pass — your result is emailed to you straight after the exam.

  1. 1
    Enrol and get access Join live sessions on Microsoft Teams and study in the Institute's learning portal (LMS).
  2. 2
    Study 12 modules 8 core and 4 elective modules at your own pace — most learners finish within a month.
  3. 3
    Take the exam One online, open-book exam through your assigned student portal.
  4. 4
    Get your result Your result is emailed to you as soon as you finish. 70% or higher to pass.
  5. Get certified and verified Receive your certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable online.
70% to pass The pass mark for the final online exam
Open-book Use your course materials during the exam — it tests application, not memory
Up to 3 retakes Didn't pass? Take a month to review the materials, then retake up to three more times
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Credentials employers can verify in seconds

How verification works
Diploma certificate — 36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry
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Career path

Where does this program sit in your career?

It is Level 5 of the Institute's General Industry safety career ladder. Each level builds on the one before, from worker awareness to organisation-wide safety leadership.

General Industry safety career ladder 9 levels
  1. 1 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Worker awareness
  2. 2 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Supervisory knowledge
  3. 3 32-Hour Safety Committee Member Committee participation
  4. 4 36-Hour Safety Committee Chair Committee leadership
  5. 5 36-Hour OSH Trainer for General Industry Training delivery YOU ARE HERE
  6. 6 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Daily enforcement
  7. 7 44-Hour OSH Specialist Technical expertise
  8. 8 48-Hour OSH Manager Program leadership
  9. 9 132-Hour OSH Professional Organisation-wide safety leadership
What comes next International Diplomas Go further with a 480-hour International Diploma for multi-industry, diploma-level depth. Explore diplomas
Also consider CHSM · RSM · RSP Professional certifications for broader, multi-industry credentials. View certifications
Fees and enrolment

How much does the program cost?

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  • Open-book online exam
  • Certificate, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
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Why choose us

Why study with us?

A complete general industry safety education from the American Institute of Safety Professionals — online, self-paced and built for working professionals.

A focused general industry program 36 instructional hours across 12 modules.
Standards you can apply at work OSHA 29 CFR 1910, taught so you can use it on the job.
Fast and flexible Fully online and self-paced. Most learners finish within one month.
Fair, open-book assessment One online exam with a 70% pass mark, and up to three retakes if you need them.
Employer-verifiable credentials Certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
A clear path forward Level 5 of a nine-level career ladder, with a direct route to International Diplomas.
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What is the 36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry?

The 36 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Trainer for General Industry program from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is a trainer-qualification programme that prepares safety professionals, supervisors, and subject-matter experts to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate occupational safety training programmes that meet OSHA regulatory training requirements and actually change worker behaviour on the shop floor. Knowing safety is not the same as being able to teach safety. This programme bridges that gap by combining technical safety content knowledge with the adult learning principles, instructional design skills, and training delivery techniques that transform a safety professional into an effective safety trainer. OSHA mandates employer-provided safety training in more than 100 standards across 29 CFR 1910. Hazard Communication (1910.1200) requires employee training on chemical hazards. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) requires training for authorised and affected employees. Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030) requires annual training. Permit-Required Confined Spaces (1910.146) requires entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor training. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) requires operator training and evaluation. Respiratory Protection (1910.134) requires training before respirator use. Every one of these standards specifies what must be taught, but few safety professionals have been formally trained in how to teach effectively. The result is compliance-checkbox training that workers sit through without retaining, understanding, or applying. OSHA citations for inadequate training consistently rank among the most frequent violations precisely because untrained trainers deliver ineffective training. This programme addresses the complete training lifecycle: conducting training needs analysis to identify what workers actually need to learn, designing learning objectives aligned with OSHA requirements and job tasks, developing training materials and activities that engage adult learners, delivering training using techniques that maximise comprehension and retention (interactive exercises, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, hands-on practice), and evaluating training effectiveness through Kirkpatrick’s four-level model (reaction, learning, behaviour, results) to verify that training produces the workplace behaviour changes that prevent injuries. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS), with flexible scheduling. Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, professional wallet card, and official transcript. This programme complements the American Institute of Safety Professionals’s Fundamentals of Adult Learning and Instructional Design (Train The Trainers) certification (COU/AISP-5011) and can be taken alongside it for maximum trainer qualification.

How long does it take?

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 36 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.

How is it assessed?

Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.

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