by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
FALL PROTECTION TRAINER
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
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Falls are the Leading Cause of Death in Construction. In 2021, there were 390 fatal falls out of the 951 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. This course will help you plan, prepare and deliver fall protection training to your workers to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls.
Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include:
- Determine fall protection training needs
- Identify goals and objectives
- Identify materials and information necessary to train employees
- Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these)
- Conduct the training each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on fall protection to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.
- Evaluate the Program
Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate.
Upon completion of both the OSHA 3115 and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course, as presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Course Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Video clips
- Test questions
- Additional resource information for fall protection
Please note, to register for this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION and pass the course exam with an 80% or higher.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $275
Non-Member – $375
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
OSHA 3115 – FALL PROTECTION
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Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
September 14 – 16, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.
OSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Please note, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course
Student Contact Hours: 18
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student materials, lunch and refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
$795
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
Scaffold Trainer Course
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Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
August 20, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course was developed and designed to educate participants to train about all aspects of 29 CFR 1926.450 Subpart L Scaffolds.
Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a successful Scaffold Safety Training Program to include:
- Determine Scaffold training needs
- Identify goals and objectives
- Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these)
- Conduct the training – each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on Scaffold Safety to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.
- Evaluate the Training Program
Course Includes:
- Student binder and electronic resources which includes
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Videos
- Test questions
- Additional resource information for scaffolds
- Lunch and refreshments
Prerequisite Information:
Students must have successfully completed the OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding with an exam score of 80% or higher within the last 12 months and provide a copy of the course completion certificate to be eligible to attend.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
$375
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding
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Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
Aug 17 – 19, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA’s construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining scaffold capacity, employee qualifications and training and maintenance, repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe assembly, use, and disassembly and recognize common violations of OSHA standards.
Students who successfully complete the OSHA 3085 are eligible to attend the one day Scaffold Trainer course.
Please note, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student binder, Lunch and Refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 20, 2026
OSHA 501 – TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
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Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
September 14 – 17, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
Class Topics:
- OSH Act, and OSHA Standards
- Recordkeeping
- Walking & Working Surfaces
- Means of Egress & Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Lockout / Tagout
- Welding, Cutting & Brazing
- Electrical Standards & Work Practices
- Hazard Communication
- Confined Space
- Safety & Health Problems
- Hand & Power Tools
- Outreach Training Program Requirements
- Training Techniques
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in general industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Industry OSHA Standards courses (#510, #511, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500, #501, and #5400).
The Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form, or print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1910, USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video clips
- Test Questions
- Additional resource information
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
