WVU Safety & Health Extension

06/17/2026

📢 NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center Announces Summer 2026 Training Opportunities in Hanover, VA

The NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center is pleased to announce that the VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach has been designated as an official host site for OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses.

This summer, safety professionals, trainers, supervisors, and those seeking to advance their OSHA credentials can attend the following courses in Hanover, Virginia:

📅June 23–26, 2026
OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry

📅 July 21–23, 2026
OSHA #503 – Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/10/osha-503-update-for-general-industry-outreach-trainers

📅 July 28–31, 2026
OSHA #500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/15/osha-500-trainer-course-in-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry/sections

📅 August 11–13, 2026
OSHA #502 – Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/49/osha-502-update-for-construction-industry-outreach-trainers/sections

📍 All courses will be held in the DOLI VILO Training Room located on the Virginia Public Safety Training Center Campus in Hanover, Virginia.

Whether you are pursuing trainer authorization, maintaining your outreach trainer status, or expanding your knowledge of OSHA standards, these courses provide valuable professional development and practical workplace safety training.

Registration is now open.

06/09/2026

📢 Advance your safety career with the Core 4.

These four OSHA courses provide the foundation for every Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) pathway offered through the NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

✅ OSHA 7500 – Introduction to Safety and Health Management
✅ OSHA 7505 – Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
✅ OSHA 7515 – Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
✅ OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

The next available course offerings are highlighted below. Explore pathways in General Industry, Construction, Oil & Gas, Maritime, Industrial Hygiene, and Healthcare.

Please visit wvusafetyandhealth.org for more info and registration.

06/02/2026

☀️ Put your summer to work.

Build your safety knowledge and invest in your professional growth with OSHA #510 and #511 courses offered by the NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

To register please visit:

510: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/3/osha-510-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry/sections

511: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our very own Doug Mcdonald on 40 years of service with Mon EMS!!!

04/17/2026

01/28/2026

OSHA 2225 - Respiratory Protection and Specialty Topic Courses - https://mailchi.mp/mail.wvu.edu/earn-certified-safety-specialist-credit-february-courses-in-cranberry-township-4764565

01/21/2026

📅 Upcoming Safety Training in Cranberry Township – February 2026

Advance your safety career! These courses not only strengthen your workplace safety skills—they count as credit hours toward the Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) program:

Feb 24: OSHA 7500-Introduction to Safety & Health Management
Feb 26: OSHA 7505-Introduction to Incident Investigation
Feb 27: OSHA 7845- Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

All sessions are in Cranberry Township and provide essential knowledge for safety professionals.

💡 Don’t miss out—register now and earn CSS credit while enhancing your expertise!

🔗 To register please use the links below:

OSHA 7500 -
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/46/osha-7500-introduction-to-safety-and-health-management/sections

OSHA 7505 -
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/47/osha-7505-introduction-to-incident-accident-investigation/sections

OSHA 7845 - https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/24/osha-7845-recordkeeping-rule-seminar/sections

01/12/2026

🚨 OSHA 511: General Industry Safety Training — Register Now 🚨

Industry professionals—strengthen your understanding of OSHA standards for General Industry and take the next step in your safety career.

📘 OSHA 511: Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry
📅 March 3–6
📍 Cranberry Township, PA

This OSHA-authorized course covers essential topics including hazard recognition, OSHA inspections, and employer responsibilities—knowledge you can apply immediately on the job.

✅ Provides credit hours that apply toward a Certified Safety Specialist certificate
✅ Ideal for safety managers, supervisors, and professionals with safety responsibilities

Seats are limited—register now at: https://wvu.geniussis.com/learner/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry/sections

01/05/2026

🚧 Advance Your Safety Career This January 🚧
WVU Safety & Health Extension is offering a January virtual OSHA course series (Jan 20–23, 2026) designed for safety professionals and those looking to strengthen their credentials.

✅ Each course provides credit hours that apply toward a Certified Safety Specialist Certificate
✅ Convenient virtual format (8:15 AM – 4:15 PM)
✅ Practical, OSHA-focused topics taught by experienced instructors

Course lineup includes:
OSHA 7500 – Introduction to Safety & Health Management
OSHA 7410 – Managing Excavation & Trenching Operations
OSHA 7505 – Introduction to Incident Investigation
OSHA 7005 – Public Warehousing & Storage

Whether you’re working toward certification or building targeted expertise, this series offers a flexible way to earn required credit hours while enhancing real-world safety knowledge.

📍 Note: Per OSHA OTIEC requirements, virtual participants must live or work within OSHA Region 3 (WV, PA, DC, DE, MD, or VA).

🔗 Learn more and register today at https://microacademy.wvu.edu/microcredential-options/partner-microcredentials/wvusafetyandhealth

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12/02/2025

Gratitude for 2025, Excitement for 2026: A Year of Impact at WVU Safety & Health Extension