5400 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

The course has been designed for all people working in the Maritime Industry who either want to learn more about workplace safety and health hazard recognition or who want to become OSHA authorized trainers for the 10 and 30 hour Maritime courses.  Special emphasis have been placed on those areas in the Maritime industry that are the most hazardous, using the OSHA 29 CFR 1915; 1917; and 1918 standards as a resource.  Course participants who successfully complete the course and pass a final exam will become OSHA Authorized Maritime Outreach Trainers, authorized to conduct both the 10 and 30 hour Maritime outreach courses.

General CEU’s:  2.5

NOTE the following prerequisites for this course.  Refunds will not be issued if prerequisites aren’t met.

·          Two years of occupational safety and health experience in the ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, marine terminals, or longshoring industry.

·          And at least one of the following:

1.    Two additional years of occupational safety & health experience in any industry

2.    A degree in occupational safety :& health from an accredited college or university

3. Certification as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), or Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM)