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 2045 - Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards.
October 6-9, 2025, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

OSHA 500 - Trainer Course for Construction

OSHA 500 Training Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
November 10-13, 2025, ABC Madison
December 8-11, 2025, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

OSHA 501 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry

OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
July 14-17, 2025, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
September 8-11, 2025, AGC Mobile
October 13-16, 2025, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

OSHA 502 - Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
June 30, 2025 to July 2, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
September 22-24, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training

OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction

OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
July 7-10, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
August 18-21, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
September 29, 2025 to October 2, 2025, 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
June 9-12, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
August 11-14, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
October 27-30, 2025, Pensacola State College

OSHA 7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
Friday, July 11, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training
Thursday, September 25, 2025, VILT-Virtual Instructor Led Training