Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program

OSHA's Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Program is a comprehensive training initiative designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of workers new to the occupational safety and health field. Here’s a breakdown of the program:

  • What It Is: This program supports OSHA's mission by offering training in occupational safety and health to help reduce incident rates for workers. It provides participants with the opportunity to earn certificates for Construction, Maritime, and General Industry training. The program includes a series of courses that cover various topics such as safety and health standards, management, incident investigation, and hazard awareness.
  • Who Will Benefit: The program is beneficial for public and private sector employees who are relatively new to the occupational safety and health field and wish to gain a foundational understanding of safety practices and regulations.
  • How They Will Benefit: Participants will benefit by gaining essential knowledge and skills that can help prevent workplace incidents and injuries. The training includes learning about OSHA policies, procedures, standards, and general industry safety and health principles. This education can lead to safer work environments and potentially advance career opportunities in the field.
  • How to Apply: Ready to advance your career? Applying is simple, click on this link to learn more about the Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Requirements and Application  

Take the next step in your safety career with our Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program. Apply today and join the ranks of the industry's most esteemed safety professionals!

The certificate fee is nonrefundable. Please read and understand the requirements of the certificate program before registering. Policies, procedures, and certificate requirements are subject to change without notice. For additional questions, call us at 813-974-2284 or email us at usfotiec-cards@usf.edu*

Frequently Asked Questions

Certificate Program Details

Courses

Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for Construction Industry

The certificate program for Safety & Health Fundamentals supports OSHA's mission by training employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments. Although this program was primarily designed for employees, it is available for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of occupational safety and health.

Participants may earn a safety-training certificate for Construction after successfully completing a minimum of seven courses, comprised of a minimum of 68 contact hours of training. Participants can choose from a variety of topics such as occupational safety and health standards for the construction or general industry, safety and health management, accident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping.

Courses for the certificate program for Safety & Health Fundamentals can be taken with any of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers nationwide qualify.

Click here for Certificate Program detail information.

Please click on the date below to apply for the Certificate Program.

Monday, June 30, 2025, For the certificate program, you can start taking courses and train at your
own pace during the three years it takes to complete the required coursework.

Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for General Industry

The certificate program in Safety & Health Fundamentals supports OSHA's mission by training employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments. Although this program was primarily designed for employees, it is available for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of occupational safety and health.

Participants may earn a safety-training certificate for General Industry after successfully completing a minimum of seven courses, comprised of a minimum of 68 contact hours of training. Participants can choose from a variety of topics such as occupational safety and health standards for the construction or general industry, safety and health management, accident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping.

Courses for the certificate program in Safety & Health Fundamentals can be taken with any of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers nationwide qualify.

Click here for Certificate Program detail information.

Please click on the date below to apply for the Certificate Program.

Monday, June 30, 2025, For the certificate program, you can start taking courses and train at your
own pace during the three years it takes to complete the required coursework.

Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for Maritime

The certificate program for Safety & Health Fundamentals supports OSHA's mission by training employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers in state and local governments. Although this program was primarily designed for employees, it is available for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of occupational safety and health.

Participants must complete a minimum of seven courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 77 contact hours of training through OTI Education Center courses to earn the certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals for Maritime Industry.

Participants must complete the three Required Courses as listed here for a minimum of 48 contact hours of training. Participants must complete a minimum of four Elective Courses from the Maritime Industry list that includes a minimum of 29 contact hours of training.

Courses for the certificate program for Safety & Health Fundamentals can be taken with any of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers nationwide qualify.

Click here for Certificate Program detail information.

Please click on the date below to apply for the Certificate Program.

Monday, June 30, 2025, For the certificate program, you can start taking courses and train at your
own pace during the three years it takes to complete the required coursework.