The OSH office offers in-person or online training to help our members gain practical knowledge on how to keep themselves and others safe at work.
The OSH Office completes safety walkthroughs at local unions’ requests. We also develop training materials and programs to educate workers in various industries on how to prevent and mitigate safety and health issues on the job. Browse through examples of workplace safety and health issues below.
We offer in-person and online training on the following topics:
OSHA Trainings
Introduction to OSHA
Gain an introduction of OSHA as an agency and learn about their role in protecting our workers.
Cal-OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry
Earn a California OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour certification through these classes.
OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry
Earn an OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour certification through these classes.
OSHA Inspection Process
Learn about the process of OSHA inspections, their objectives, and who should be involved in the inspection process.
First Aid and Immediate Response Trainings
CPR/First Aid/AED
Earn an Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification through this training.
Active Assailant
Learn about the risk factors and warning signs of active violence incidents, civilian response, and how to engage union efforts to protect workers from active assailants.
Active Violence Immediate Response (AVIRT)
This interactive training teaches participants the predictors of active shooter events, how to control bleeds, how to defend the workplace, and how to disarm an active shooter.
De-Escalation
Gain skills to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations through effective communication, active listening, and problem solving.
Other Trainings
Effective Safety and Health Committees
Learn how to develop, implement, and maintain an effective safety and health committee in your workplace.
Workplace Violence
Understand how to identify warning signs, prevent incidents, and respond effectively to workplace violence.
Resilience/Stress
Learn how to effectively manage stress, build resilience, and improve mental well-being for a healthier, more productive workforce.
Heat Illness Prevention
Gain the knowledge to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat-related illnesses through effective planning, training, and work practices.
Hazard Recognition
Develop skills to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards before they lead to injury or illness.
Incident Investigation
Learn how to conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes, prevent recurrence, and strengthen the safety culture in your workplace.
Ergonomics
Learn how to design and adjust work tasks and environments to reduce strain, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, and improve comfort and productivity.
Ammonia Refrigeration Safety Awareness
Understand the hazards of ammonia systems and the key practices for safe operation, maintenance, and emergency response.
Industrial Hygiene
Learn how to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
In partnership with ICWUC, we offer these training courses:
Disaster Training
Learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters to ensure workplace safety and sustainable operations.
Mold Remediation
Understand how to identify, assess, and safely remove mold contamination while preventing future growth and protecting worker health.
HAZWOPER
Learn how to safely handle, manage, and respond to hazardous waste operations and emergency situations in compliance with OSHA standards.
DOT Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (DOT/HMIT)
Learn the requirements for transporting hazardous materials and how to effectively train others on DOT hazardous materials regulations and safety practices.
Unionize Your Workplace
Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate for bigger raises, stronger benefits, and better lives? If so, the steps to start a union with UFCW are simple.