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.
Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety
The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety is located at the University of Washington in Seattle. 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 website lists classes planned for Idaho, and online training. Classes are also offered in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
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:
- Boise Safety Fest
- Northern Idaho (Post Falls)
- Northern Idaho (Lewiston)
- Eastern Idaho (Pocatello)
- Eastern Idaho (Magic Valley)
More Training Resources
Boise:
Idaho Associated General Contractors (website)
Idaho Falls:
Eastern Idaho Technical College Workforce Training and Community Ed (website)
North Idaho:
North Idaho College Career and Technical Education (website)
Pocatello:
Idaho State University Virtual Safety Training Center (website)
Regional and National Resources
University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health (website)
OSHA E-Tools (Web-Based Training Tools)
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
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