Instructor: Dennis Keplinger

No image available Biography: Dennis Keplinger has been the Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/Manager for the Department of Army for over 19 years. He is currently serving as Chief, Training/Policy & Programs Division, U. S. ArmySafety Center, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Dennis is responsible for developing safety training and policy for Army-wide implementation. He is responsible for directing the design and development of traditionalinstructor presented safety training and interactive computer-based training for distance learning. Mr. Keplinger has supervised the development of Army safety policy, regulations, and accident prevention programs. He has served in various safety professional positions at the Safety Center since 1991. Dennismanaged the Army Safety and OH Intern training program from 1991 - 1996.Prior to his assignment to the U. S. Army Safety Center, he was the Safety and OH Manager, U. S. Army HQ V Corps, in Frankfurt, Germany from1987 - 1991; Safety and OH Specialist, Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1984 - 1987; and Safety and OH Specialist, Armor Center, FortKnox, Kentucky, 1981-1984. Dennis has been a training course instructor for OSHA 501, General Industry 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA. He is a Certified Safety Professional and is a member of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Mr. Keplinger is presently the President of the Wiregrass Chapter, American Society of Safety Engineers in Dothan, Alabama.

Classes By This Instructor


OSHA 500 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
July 6-9, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
December 14-17, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

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

OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
August 3-6, 2026, ABC Madison
November 9-12, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

OSHA 502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
January 12-14, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
April 20-22, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
July 27-29, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
November 2-4, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training

OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction

OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
January 26-29, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
February 23-26, 2026, ABC Madison
April 27-30, 2026, Pensacola State College
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
August 10-13, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
September 28, 2026 to October 1, 2026, AGC Mobile
October 19-22, 2026, Pensacola State College
November 30, 2026 to December 3, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training

OSHA 511 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
March 9-12, 2026, ABC Madison
June 8-11, 2026, Pensacola State College

OSHA 7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
Thursday, April 23, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
Thursday, July 30, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
Thursday, November 5, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training

OSHA 7410 - Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations

OSHA 7410 Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations
Friday, April 24, 2026, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training