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OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.55

OSHA #3095 Electrical Standards

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Students learn about the production of electricity and how it is delivered to the end user as well as the hazards associated with high and low voltage current. Basic definitions and explanation of electric generation provides the required skills needed to understand electrical systems.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Bruce Millies
Seats Available: 21

Supervisory Safety & Health Duties

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.0
This course covers general safety and health requirements from the standpoint of supervising, training, administering, and organizing safety and health programs. It includes regulatory requirements and specific applications for written program requirements, documentation, discipline, hazard evaluation, and control and compliance.
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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 25

OSHA #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Students who successfully complete this course will be authorized to conduct 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes. This is a trainer course so enrollees will give a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic and must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

Prerequisites: Five years of construction safety and health work experience and successful completion of the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry course within the past 7 years.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Troy Corbin
Seats Available: 18

OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Federal and state policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Emphasis on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide.

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Instructor(s): Edward Woodford
Seats Available: 24

OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics

to Portland, OR

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.0

Introduces the application of ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Topics include: work physiology; anthropometry; video display terminals; and risk factors, such as vibration, temperature, manual handling, repetition, and continuous keyboard use. Industrial case studies cover analysis and design of work stations and equipment; laboratory sessions focus on manual lifting and OSHA's proposed ergonomic protection standard.

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Instructor(s): Katia Costa-Black, PT, PhD
Seats Available: 19

OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.75

This course is an introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and accident analysis techniques. Course topics include accident investigation methods, employer responsibilities related to workplace accident investigations, and a six-step accident investigation procedure.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Richard Gleason
Seats Available: 23

OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

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Cost: $145
Course credits: 0.4

This 4-hour course is designated to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illness and injuries, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Several practice sessions are included.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Richard Gleason
Seats Available: 27

Course 2 - Assessment Tools for Safer Chemical Decisions for Sustainable Chemistry

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Cost: $975 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6
Participants will learn to apply tools and methodologies used in comparative chemical assessments, including hazard evaluation and performance. Through practical exercises, they will explore how to make informed, science-based decisions that minimize risks to human health and the environment.
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OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management

Portland, OR

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.7

Accelerating Leadership Development

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Live sessions: January 13, 20, 27, 2026; 3pm-5:30pm PT
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Cost: $499 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.0
This course is part of the Leadership Foundations Development Certificate. Click here to learn about the full series.
 
Accelerating Leadership Development
 

Motivation plays an important part of someone’s willingness to adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, reducing risks and accidents in the workplace. Leadership effectiveness can be accelerated by understanding what theories, capabilities, and motivation foster leader and follower development at all levels of experience.  This course will provide insight into unlocking the motivations and abilities related to increasing your leadership effectiveness. 

Our past participants have been health and safety professionals looking to foster safety compliance, to face challenges bringing about the adoption of fast-changing requirements in the workplace. Participants will complete an online self-survey to explore their motivation and ability to understand how to activate positive leadership capabilities, which we refer to as leader developmental readiness.

About the Instructor:

Molly Breysse Cox, MA, PhD, U.W. NW Center for Occupational Health & Safety

Dr. Breysse Cox has over 25 years of change management work experience with Fortune 500 companies. This includes leadership positions in IT, Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, and Marketing. She joined the CLST team in 2014 as a Leadership Development Coach and Instructor for undergraduate and graduate courses in the UW Foster School of Business. Dr. Breysse Cox has experience in transformational change projects, including designing and deploying new technology, organizational change, and leadership development. Her work is focused on fostering safety and psychological safety in education and the workplace. In addition, she was chosen in 2008 as the recipient of Women in Technology International’s Leadership Award for leadership in support of women in IT.

Featured Content Advisor: Bruce Avolio, Executive Director of CLST, UW Foster School of Business; Professor of Management, Mark Pigott Chair in Business Strategic Leadership.

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Instructor(s): Molly Breysse Cox

OSHA #7515 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Portland, OR

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.7

This course covers OSHA guidelines for developing a Job Hazard Analysis. Course topics include the purpose and requirements of a job hazard analysis, the relationship between worker tasks and tools in a work environment, identifying job hazards before they occur, and techniques for completing a job hazard analysis.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 20

Occupational Medicine Grand Rounds - The Future of Environmental and Occupational Medicine

Virtual Instructor-led

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Cost: $39
Course credits: 0.1

Presenters:

  • Judith Green McKenzie, MD, MPH, FRCP, FACP, FACOEM - Medical Officer at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Professor Emerita, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

  • Christopher Martin, MD, MSc - Founding Director, Global Engagement, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center

  • Romero Santiago, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACOEM - Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Carle Illinois College of Medicine; Attending Physician, OEM Employee Health, Carle Health

Seats Available: 100

OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Portland, OR

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.75

This course is an introduction to basic incident investigation procedures and describes analysis techniques. Course topics include incident investigation methods, employer responsibilities related to workplace incident investigations, and a four-step incident investigation procedure.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 20

OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

Portland, OR

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Cost: $195
Course credits: 0.4

This 4-hour course is designated to assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illness and injuries, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Several practice sessions are included.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 20

OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

to Portland, OR

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Federal and state policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Emphasis on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 19

OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.8

This course is for OSHA Outreach Training Program construction industry trainers who have completed OSHA #500 and whose trainer authorization has not expired before the first day of class. Provides an update on OSHA construction standards, policies, and regulations. Trainers are required to attend this course (or OSHA #500) once every four years to maintain their authorized trainer status.

Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for Construction

Instructor(s): Gina Facca
Seats Available: 30

OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.8

This course is for OSHA Outreach Training Program construction industry trainers who have completed OSHA #500 and whose trainer authorization has not expired before the first day of class. Provides an update on OSHA construction standards, policies, and regulations. Trainers are required to attend this course (or OSHA #500) once every four years to maintain their authorized trainer status.

Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for Construction

Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 20

OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.8

This course is for OSHA Outreach Training Program general industry trainers who have completed OSHA #501 and whose trainer authorization has not expired before the first day of class. Provides an update on OSHA general industry standards, policies, and regulations. Trainers are required to attend this course (or OSHA #501) once every four years to maintain their authorized trainer status.

Prerequisites: OSHA #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry

Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 20

OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Federal and state policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. Emphasis on those areas that are the most hazardous.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Troy Corbin
Seats Available: 20

OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Students who successfully complete this course will be authorized to conduct 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes. This is a trainer course so enrollees will give a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic and must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

Prerequisites: Five years of construction safety and health work experience and successful completion of the OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course within the past 7 years.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 18

Root Cause Analysis for Incident Investigation - Advanced

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Cost: $595 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.1

This 3-day course explores the principles, methods and tools for digging into the root causes of a workplace injury or fatality. The course begins with a basic introduction to the root cause analysis system for incident investigation and continues with a more in-depth look that will include detailed case scenarios and interactive exercises led by a dynamic and engaging instructor. Course participants will obtain data collection and analysis skills that will equip them to conduct incident investigations and to implement appropriate corrective actions. Health and safety professionals, supervisors and workers with an interest in safety and accident investigation should attend.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Rocco Meraglia
Seats Available: 30

Root Cause Analysis for Incident Investigation - Basic

Seattle, WA
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Cost: $225 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 0.7

This course provides a basic introduction to the root cause analysis system for incident investigation. Course participants will leave with a basic understanding of the procedure for incident investigation using root cause analysis and an introductory understanding of appropriate preventive measures or corrective actions.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Rocco Meraglia
Seats Available: 30

NIOSH-Approved 2-Day Initial Spirometry Training Course

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Cost: $650
Course credits: 1.6

NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training courses offered at the University of Washington (UW) incorporate the most recent American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) spirometry testing procedures and interpretation standards. The ATS is the leading medical professional society in the United States that provides evidence based statements for pulmonary function laboratory standards, testing procedures, and the interpretation of test results.

This course is designed for technicians who have never taken the NIOSH Spirometry certification course, or with certificates more than 5 years old. This class is appropriate for novice as well as highly experienced spirometry technicians.

Instructor(s): Ms. Martha Horike-Pyne
Seats Available: 6

Psychological Capital & Effective Emotions in the Workplace

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Live sessions: March 3, 10, 17, 2026; 3pm-5:30pm PT
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Cost: $499 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.0

This course is part of the Leadership Foundations Development certificate. Click here to learn about the full series.

Effective Emotions and Psychological Capital in the Workplace

People, and how they feel about their work, can have a very significant impact on how they emotionally engage in the workplace each and every day. 

Today’s safety leaders need to understand stress, and emotions in the workplace in order to design a healthy work environment for the 21st century. This course will provide opportunities to examine, explore, and practice positive approaches for increasing individual and group levels of motivation, inclusivity and emotional effectiveness with the ultimate goal of fostering a safe work environment. 

Past participants have shared the importance of learning about psychological capital, hope, efficacy, resiliency and optimism, as a resource in themselves and in others, in order to prepare the people they lead to effectively cope with stress and to effectively manage their emotions. 

Participants will complete an online self-survey to discover what constitutes their positive psychological strengths and potential areas for development.

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Occupational Medicine Grand Rounds - Occupational Foot & Ankle Injuries: A Guide to Diagnosis, Imaging, Treatment, and When to Ask for Help

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Cost: $39
Course credits: 0.1

In this lecture, Dr. Kadel, a foot and ankle specialist orthopedic surgeon, will discuss some common workplace foot and ankle injuries.  The clinician will be given guidance to help make a correct diagnosis and recommendations for ordering appropriate imaging studies.  Options for treatment plans will also be discussed for these common injuries.  Most importantly, the clinician will learn when it is recommended to refer some of these injuries on for specialty care.

Presenters:

  • Nancy J. Kadel, MD - Consulting Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon, Past-President, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science

Seats Available: 100

Course 3 - Decision-Making, Leadership & Communication

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Cost: $910 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 1.6
Participants will practice leadership and engagement strategies to overcome their own business’ sustainability barriers they will also develop an action plan This course equips participants with leadership, communication, and change management strategies to drive sustainability within their organizations. Participants will identify internal barriers, practice stakeholder engagement techniques, and develop a tailored action plan to implement safer chemical initiatives in their workplace.
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OSHA #6005 Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies

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Cost: $695 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.25

This course enables participants to recognize basic safety and health hazards in the workplace, learn abatement methods for selected safety and health hazards, learn workplace inspection procedures consistent with established OSHA policies, procedures, and directives, learn the OSH Act, 29 CFR 1960, 29 CFR 1910, and major provisions of Executive Order 12196, and conduct a mock inspection of a government facility.

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Instructor(s): Mr. Harvey McGill
Seats Available: 30

OSHA #521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

Permissible exposure limits, OSHA health standards, regulations and procedures, respiratory protection, engineering controls, hazard communication, sampling instrumentation, workplace health program elements, and other industrial hygiene topics. Workshops in health hazard recognition, OSHA health standards, and safety and health programs.

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Instructor(s): Gina Facca
Seats Available: 20

Total Worker Health®: Advancing Well-Being in the Workplace

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Cost: $795 – Some discounts available
Course credits: 2.6

This course serves as the key required course for individuals enrolling in the joint UW DEOHS CE/OHWCTotal Worker Health® (TWH) Certificate Program. Individuals not seeking the TWH Certificate may enroll and attend this introductory course as a standalone. This course is offered in collaboration with the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center and Portland State University Occupational Health Psychology and Total Worker Health Program.

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Instructor(s): Katia Costa-Black, PT, PhD, Justin Molocznik
Seats Available: 20


The Continuing Education programs offered by the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences provide workplace safety and health training for the fields of general industry, construction, agriculture and the maritime industries.

We serve four states—Washington, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho—with monthly in-person courses, as well as on-demand programs and online virtual instruction led by our expert instructors.

We are the home of the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center—the only training facility authorized by OSHA in our region—offering continuing education courses on federal and state safety and health regulations. 

We are also home to the Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety (NWCOHS). NWCOHS prepares graduate students for careers in occupational health and safety through training programs in occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, safety, hazardous materials management, leadership, green chemistry and related disciplines. The NWCOHS Continuing Education Programs provide professional development opportunities for health and safety professionals.