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Global OSHA Authorized Trainer Online Resources for Developing Curriculum

Global OSHA Authorized Trainers are encouraged to develop their own curriculum to reflect local industries, hazards, and working conditions. Global OSHA Course #550 Fundamentals of Adult Training provides guidance and resources regarding the development of curriculum, lesson plans, participatory exercises, and assessments. There are also numerous Websites which provide training resources for occupational safety and health professionals. This Trainer Resource page lists training resources from the US Department of Labor, other US-based organizations, and global organizations.

OSHA-based Resources

Construction Focus Four Training. Lesson plans on each of the Focus Four Hazards. Each lesson plan was developed based on specific learning objectives. Includes applying effective training techniques.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry - Outreach Trainer Presentations.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry - Outreach Trainer Presentations.
Sample Safety and Health programs. Examples of written programs on various workplace safety and health topics.
Making the Business Case for Safety and Health
OSHA's $afety Pays Program. Estimate the costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and their impact on company's profitability.
OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor. Identify and understand common occupational safety and health hazards.
Training and Reference Materials Library. Includes Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Construction, Crane Safety, Electrical, Ergonomics, Flammable Liquids, Industrial Hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Respiratory Protection, Scaffolding, Silica and Workplace Violence
Safety and Health Add Value. OSHA Publication 3180, PDF. Describes how safety and health add value to your business, your workplace, and your life.
Small Business Handbook. OSHA Publication 2209-02R (2005), PDF. Helps small employers establish their own safety and health programs.
Job Hazard Analysis Guide. OSHA Publication 3071 (2002) PDF. Explains what a job hazard analysis is and offers guidelines to help you conduct your own step-by-step analysis.
OSHA Grantee Produced Training Materials. These materials are arranged by topic.

Non – OSHA U.S. Resources

The Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH.org) provides user-friendly information about safety and health for construction safety and health from a wide range of sources worldwide.
National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. See Tools for Trainers. COSH groups (Committees/Coalitions on Occupational Safety and Health) are private, non-profit coalitions of labor unions, health and technical professionals, and others interested in promoting and advocating for worker health and safety.
Industrial Safety and Hygiene News - Safety and Health’s Top Training Resources. Includes cloud-based training, eLearning, streaming video, classroom lectures, handbooks, and DVD libraries.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Workplace Safety & Health Topics.
Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP), University of California, Berkeley - Educational Materials by Topic
BuildSafe California Educational Materials & Publications - Tailgate Training Materials - Safety Break Cards - Safety Break cards on 23 construction safety topics including instructions on how to use the cards.
California Department of Public Health – Publications and Videos. Includes falls and ergonomics.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a construction industry association. See AGC Safety and Health Training Resources.
Safety.blr.com – register for downloadable training tools - PowerPoints, meeting outlines, tool-box talks.

Global Resources

The World Health Organization (WHO) - Occupational health topics. WHO’s work on occupational health is governed by the Global Plan of Action on Workers’ Health, endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2007.
International Labour Organization - United Nations agency, since 1919, brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States, to set labour standard and develop policies. Safety and health at work – app series includes ergonomics, ergonomics in agriculture, and stress prevention.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - EU-OSHA is the European Union information agency for occupational safety and health. See Tools and publications.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) – Hazard Resources. Resources on specific hazards and their control, including identification, risk assessment and inspections.
Safe Work Australia – Safety by Topics. Develops national policy relating to work health and safety.