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2026 Virginia Trench Safety Summit
The 2026 Trench Safety Summit is developed and delivered through collaborative partnership between the VOSH Institute for Learning & Outreach, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Roanoke Fire Emergency Management Services, Western Virginia Water Authority, and Roanoke Gas Company. Topics covered will include tabulated data, competent person requirements, along with trench side demonstrations including vacuum truck, proper shoring, and rescue operations.
- No cost to attend but registration is required and opens in January 2026. Contact tamson.six@doli.virginia.gov with any questions.
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 510 Construction Standards
Covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $800 with lunch included.
Date and time: 6/16/26 – 6/19/26 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/3/osha-510-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 511 General Industry Standards
Covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $800 with lunch included.
Date and Time: 6/23/26 – 6/26/26 8:15 AM– 4:00 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry/sections
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
Designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $650 with lunch included.
Date and Time: 7/21/26 – 7/23/26 from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/10/osha-503-update-for-general-industry-outreach-trainers
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry
Designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $800 with lunch included.
Date and time: 7/28/26 – 7/31/26 from 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $800 with lunch included.
Date and time: 8/4/26 – 8/7/26 from 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/14/osha-501-trainer-course-in-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $650 with lunch included.
Date and time: 8/11/26 – 8/13/26 from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/49/osha-502-update-for-construction-industry-outreach-trainers
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 3115 Fall Protection
Covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $700 with lunch included.
Date and time: 9/8/26 – 9/10/26 from 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/34/osha-3115-fall-protection
Was this article helpful?YesNoOSHA 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
Covers industrial hygiene practices and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Topics include recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards, Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL), OSHA health standards, respiratory protection, engineering controls, OSHA sampling protocols and strategies, and workplace health program elements. The course features workshops in health hazard recognition, OSHA health standards and use of sampling equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize basic industrial hygiene principles and practices, identify characteristics of common air contaminants, locate PELs, perform basic industrial hygiene calculations, and determine methods for hazard control and abatement. The VA Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the National Resource Center. Cost $800 with lunch included.
Date and time: 9/22/26 – 9/25/26 from 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Register here: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/27/osha-521-osha-guide-to-industrial-hygiene
Was this article helpful?YesNoSpecial Government Employee (SGE) Training
The Special Government Employee (SGE) Program was established to allow industry employees to work alongside OSHA, particularly during Voluntary Protection Programs’ (VPP) On-Site evaluations, providing the opportunity for industry and government an opportunity to work together and share views and ideas. Qualified volunteers from VPP sites are eligible to participate in the SGE program. These volunteers must be approved by OSHA, funded by their companies to participate, and complete SGE Training.
Date and time: 9/29/26 – 9/30/26 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration Information: Applications will open in spring 2026. Contact Nate Griffin, GSP, Southwest Regional VPP Coordinator for more information griffin@doli.virginina.gov
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