WVU Safety & Health Extension

WVU Safety & Health Extension Safety and Health Extension works with business and industry to prevent injuries and illnesses, and

Safety and Health Extension training, services and applied research efforts result in reduced workplace injuries and fatalities through the development, implementation, and assessment of training, research, and service programs.

The hazards you can’t see are still real.Dust. Fumes. Vapors. Noise. Chemical exposures. Some of the most serious workpl...
08/24/2026

The hazards you can’t see are still real.

Dust. Fumes. Vapors. Noise. Chemical exposures. Some of the most serious workplace hazards aren’t always obvious—and knowing how to identify, evaluate, and control them matters.

Join WVU Safety and Health Extension and the NRC–WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center for OSHA #521: OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene, hosted at the VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach (VILO) in Hanover, Virginia.

📅 September 22–25, 2026
📍 Hanover, VA | VILO
🔎 OSHA #521: OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

Build the skills to recognize what others might overlook—and help create a healthier, safer workplace.

Register today at https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/27/osha-521

Specialty courses don’t come around every day — but this September, we’ve got FOUR on the calendar.Join WVU Safety and H...
08/20/2026

Specialty courses don’t come around every day — but this September, we’ve got FOUR on the calendar.

Join WVU Safety and Health Extension for Specialty September and build your expertise in some of the most in-demand areas of workplace safety:

🔹 OSHA #3115 Fall Protection
📍 Hanover, VA | Sept. 8–10
🔹 OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
📍 Cranberry Township, PA | Sept. 15–17
🔹 OSHA #2055 Cranes in Construction
📍 Morgantown, WV | Sept. 22–24
🔹 OSHA #3015 Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics
📍 Morgantown, WV | Sept. 29–Oct. 1

Whether you’ve been waiting for one of these courses or September is finally the month to expand your safety expertise, we’d love to have you join us.
Register today at wvusafetyandhealth.org

Join us for the September Safety Sprint! 🦺This September, we’re bringing you five opportunities to sharpen your safety s...
08/12/2026

Join us for the September Safety Sprint! 🦺

This September, we’re bringing you five opportunities to sharpen your safety skills—whether you’re building your foundation, brushing up on the basics or adding a new tool to your safety toolbox.

📅 Sept. 1–4 | OSHA #511 - General Industry Standards | Virtual
📅 Sept. 8 | OSHA #7515 - Job Hazard Analysis | Virtual
📅 Sept. 9 | OSHA #7200 - Bloodborne Pathogens | Morgantown
📅 Sept. 10 | OSHA #7845 - Recordkeeping Rule Seminar | Virtual
📅 Sept. 11 | OSHA #7105 - Evacuation and Emergency Planning | Virtual

Join us for the September Safety Sprint—one course, a few courses, or all five. There’s no better time to invest in your safety knowledge.

👉 Explore the full schedule and register at wvusafetyandhealth.org

Please note: Virtual courses are available to individuals who live or work in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware or Washington, D.C. Morgantown, WV courses are open to participants from any location.

🤝 Building Safer Shipyards TogetherFollowing our recent announcement of the partnership between the NRC–WVU OSHA Trainin...
08/05/2026

🤝 Building Safer Shipyards Together

Following our recent announcement of the partnership between the NRC–WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center and the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA), we are excited to begin bringing high-quality OSHA maritime safety training opportunities to the ship repair industry.

Safety is built through collaboration, shared knowledge, and a commitment to protecting the people who keep our maritime industry moving. This partnership represents a shared commitment to supporting safety professionals, supervisors, and workers with the training and resources needed to strengthen workplace safety.

Upcoming OSHA courses in Norfolk include:
⚓ OSHA #5410: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry — Aug. 31 - Sept. 4
⚓ OSHA #5400: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry — Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
⚓ OSHA #3115: Fall Protection — Oct. 13 - Oct. 15

We are proud to work alongside VSRA to support safer shipyards and a stronger safety culture throughout the maritime industry.

Learn more and register at https://extension.wvu.edu/community-business-safety/safety-health

Read the full press release https://extension.wvu.edu/news/2026/07/31/national-resource-center-at-wvu-expands-osha-training-opportunities-across-virginia

Timber Safe Network! Our very own Pat Donnelly received the Outstanding Educator award from the West Virginia Forestry A...
07/31/2026

Timber Safe Network!

Our very own Pat Donnelly received the Outstanding Educator award from the West Virginia Forestry Association. With the use of onsite visits and compliance audits, Pat helps loggers increase their knowledge of OSHA compliance. His dedication and passion for the industry are to be commended.

Ready for OSHA  #500? Start with OSHA  #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.Joi...
07/29/2026

Ready for OSHA #500? Start with OSHA #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.

Join us August 11–14 in Morgantown, WV for four days of comprehensive instruction covering OSHA standards for the construction industry. Whether you're preparing to become an OSHA Outreach Trainer or looking to strengthen your knowledge of construction safety and compliance, OSHA #510 provides the foundation you need.

✅ Expert instruction
✅ Interactive learning
✅ OSHA-authorized curriculum

Register today: https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/3/osha-510-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry

You're already responsible for safety. Now become an expert in it.Every day, safety professionals, supervisors, managers...
07/08/2026

You're already responsible for safety. Now become an expert in it.

Every day, safety professionals, supervisors, managers, and consultants make decisions that impact the health and safety of their workforce. The stronger your understanding of OSHA standards, the more confident you'll be in preventing hazards, ensuring compliance, and protecting your team.

OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry is designed to help you move beyond simply knowing the regulations to understanding how to apply them in real-world workplaces.

📅 Upcoming Courses
💻 Virtual: July 28–31, 2026
Virtual enrollment is limited to individuals who live or work in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
📍 Morgantown, WV: August 18–21, 2026
Open to participants from anywhere.

Whether you're preparing for OSHA #501, advancing your safety career, or strengthening your organization's compliance efforts, OSHA #511 is an investment that pays dividends long after the course ends.
✅ Build confidence
✅ Strengthen compliance knowledge
✅ Improve workplace safety
✅ Advance your career

Register today at https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry

🚨 FREE Fall Prevention & Protection Training for Oil & Gas Workers! 🚨Do you have a crew, department, or group of employe...
06/30/2026

🚨 FREE Fall Prevention & Protection Training for Oil & Gas Workers! 🚨

Do you have a crew, department, or group of employees who would benefit from fall protection training? WVU Safety and Health Extension is currently seeking employers and organizations interested in scheduling group training sessions at no cost.

Thanks to funding provided through a Susan Harwood Training Grant, we are offering a FREE 4-hour Fall Prevention and Protection course designed specifically for oil and gas workers.

✅ Schedule a class for your team or work group
✅ Training can be conducted at your facility or hosted at our WVU Safety and Health Extension location
✅ Designed for workers, supervisors, and employers in the oil and gas industry
✅ No registration fee thanks to grant funding
Whether you have a small crew or a large workforce, we'd love to work with you to bring this important training to your employees.

📞 To schedule a group training session, call (304) 293-3096 or email us at [email protected]. To enroll in a public course please visit https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/129/osha-susan-harwood-training-fall-prevention-and-protection-for-oil-and-gas-workers

Help protect your workforce and reduce fall hazards in the oil and gas industry.



This material was produced under grant number SH-000211-SH5 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. The training does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

📍 Charleston, WV — we've got your professional development plans covered.Join us at the Embassy Suites Charleston this f...
06/25/2026

📍 Charleston, WV — we've got your professional development plans covered.

Join us at the Embassy Suites Charleston this fall for a lineup of OSHA courses designed to help you build knowledge, expand your credentials, and strengthen workplace safety.

Whether you're pursuing OSHA Outreach trainer status or refreshing your understanding of OSHA standards, these courses are a great opportunity to invest in yourself and your organization.

🗓️ Upcoming Courses:
🔹 OSHA #510 | August 18–21, 2026
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/3/osha-510-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry/sections
🔹 OSHA #500 | October 13–16, 2026
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/15/osha-500-trainer-course-in-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry
🔹 OSHA #511 | November 10–13, 2026
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry/sections
🔹 OSHA #501 | December 8–11, 2026
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/14/osha-501-trainer-course-in-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry/sections

Train today. Lead tomorrow. We'll see you in Charleston!

📢 NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center Announces Summer 2026 Training Opportunities in Hanover, VAThe NRC-WV...
06/17/2026

📢 NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center Announces Summer 2026 Training Opportunities in Hanover, VA

The NRC-WVU OSHA Training Institute Education Center is pleased to announce that the VOSH Institute for Learning and Outreach has been designated as an official host site for OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses.

This summer, safety professionals, trainers, supervisors, and those seeking to advance their OSHA credentials can attend the following courses in Hanover, Virginia:

📅June 23–26, 2026
OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/9/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry

📅 July 21–23, 2026
OSHA #503 – Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/10/osha-503-update-for-general-industry-outreach-trainers

📅 July 28–31, 2026
OSHA #500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/15/osha-500-trainer-course-in-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-the-construction-industry/sections

📅 August 11–13, 2026
OSHA #502 – Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
https://wvu.geniussis.com/catalog/course/49/osha-502-update-for-construction-industry-outreach-trainers/sections

📍 All courses will be held in the DOLI VILO Training Room located on the Virginia Public Safety Training Center Campus in Hanover, Virginia.

Whether you are pursuing trainer authorization, maintaining your outreach trainer status, or expanding your knowledge of OSHA standards, these courses provide valuable professional development and practical workplace safety training.

Registration is now open.

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