Training and Resources
Training
Idaho OSHCon does not offer training classes. There are, however, organizations throughout the state and region that do.
We cannot endorse any particular class, but we are happy to offer these contacts for your information.
Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center
The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center is located at the University of Washington. It offers OSHA-authorized training throughout the region. Classes are offered for both the General and Construction Industries.
You can register for classes via the education center’s website.
OSHA Education Center Classes
The following table shows classes planned for Idaho. Classes are also offered in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
| Course Name | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management | Online Virtual Classroom | April 9, 2024 |
| OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar | Online Virtual Classroom | April 11, 2024 |
| OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the construction Industry | Pocatello | April 15-18, 2024 |
| OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confines Space Entry | Online Virtual Classroom | April 15-18, 2024 |
| OSHA #6005 Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies | Online Virtual Classroom | April 15-18, 2024 |
| OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation | Online Virtual Classroom | April 22, 2024 |
| OSHA #8105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning | Online Virtual Classroom | April 24, 2024 |
| OSHA #7400 Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards | Online Virtual Classroom | April 26, 2024 |
| OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry | Online Virtual Classroom | April 29 - May 3, 2024 |
| OSHA #7225 Transitioning to Safer Chemicals | Online Virtual Classroom | May 6-7, 2024 |
| OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Online Virtual Classroom | May 13-17, 2024 |
| OSHA #7300 Understanding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard | Online Virtual Classroom | May 20, 2024 |
| OSHA #3015 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics | Online Virtual Classroom | May 20-23, 2024 |
| OSHA #521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene | Online Virtual Classroom | June 3-7, 2024 |
| Supervisory Safety and Health Duties | Online Virtual Classroom | June 10-13, 2024 |
| OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Online Virtual Classroom | June 10-13, 2024 |
| OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics | Online Virtual Classroom | June 10-13, 2024 |
| OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar | Online Virtual Classroom | June 17, 2024 |
| OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management | Online Virtual Classroom | June 21, 2024 |
| OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers | Online Virtual Classroom | June 24-26, 2024 |
| OSHA #2225 Respiratory Protection | Online Virtual Classroom | June 24-28, 2024 |
| OSHA #3115 Fall Protection | Online Virtual Classroom | July 8-11, 2024 |
| OSHA #2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards | Online Virtual Classroom | July 8-12, 2024 |
| OSHA #3095 Electrical Standards | Online Virtual Classroom | July 8-12, 2024 |
| OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Online Virtual Classroom | July 15-19, 2024 |
| OSHA #2015 Hazardous Materials | Online Virtual Classroom | July 15-19, 2024 |
| OSHA #7100 Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding | Online Virtual Classroom | July 16, 2024 |
| OSHA #7115 Lockout/Tagout | Online Virtual Classroom | July 24, 2024 |
| OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime and General Industries | Online Virtual Classroom | July 24, 2024 |
| OSHA #7400 Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards | Online Virtual Classroom | July 26, 2024 |
| OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers | Online Virtual Classroom | July 29-31, 2024 |
Safety Fest of the Great Northwest
Safety Fests are held throughout Idaho at different times of year. They all offer free occupational safety and health training. Check the following event websites for more information:
More Training Resources
Boise:
Idaho Falls:
North Idaho:
Pocatello:
Regional and National Resources
- University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health (website)
- OSHA E-Tools (Web-Based Training Tools)
Other Resources
The following links might be useful as you work on your company’s safety and health program.
OSHCon is not responsible for the content of these sites. We do not recommend or endorse any particular item or program.
Idaho Resources
The Idaho Department of Labor develops the Required Workplace Posters list for Idaho. The posters can be downloaded from the department’s website. You can also contact this program and we will print them for you.
Federal Government Sites
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Environmental Protection Agency
Chemical Information
- OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- Toxnet – National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
SDS/MSDS Sites
Nonprofit and Standards Organizations
- American Red Cross
- Electrical Safety Foundation
- National Safety Council
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- National Fire Protection Association
- Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation
- American Welding Society
Safety Professional Organizations
- Snake River Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
- Inland Northwest Chapter of ASSP
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Other Safety Information