Certified General Industry Train the Trainer - IASHEP 502 (CGITT)

Course Description

The Certified General Industry Train the Trainer (CGITT) certification is a professional instructor development program designed for safety professionals, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) managers, supervisors, consultants, corporate trainers, and compliance professionals who want to become authorized to deliver IASHEP 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry safety training programs. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge, instructional techniques, and regulatory expertise needed to effectively train employees while promoting OSHA compliance and workplace safety excellence.

Effective workplace safety begins with qualified instructors who understand OSHA regulations and can communicate safety principles clearly. This course provides in-depth instruction on OSHA General Industry Standards, hazard recognition, risk assessment, adult learning principles, instructional design, presentation techniques, classroom management, training evaluation, and regulatory compliance. Participants will develop the skills necessary to deliver engaging, accurate, and effective occupational safety training programs across multiple industries.

The curriculum covers OSHA General Industry regulations, hazard communication, machine guarding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), walking-working surfaces, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, recordkeeping, incident reporting, and workplace hazard prevention. Special emphasis is placed on the required topics within the IASHEP 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry Outreach programs, ensuring trainers are fully prepared to educate workers and supervisors.

Participants will also learn proven instructional strategies, adult education methods, effective communication skills, lesson planning, student engagement techniques, learning assessments, and documentation requirements. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will gain the confidence to conduct professional safety training, evaluate participant learning, and maintain OSHA-compliant training records.

Upon successful completion of the Certified General Industry Train the Trainer (CGITT) course, participants will qualify to become IASHEP Authorized General Industry Trainers, enabling them to deliver IASHEP 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry courses, issue course completion cards, strengthen workplace safety cultures, and help organizations achieve long-term OSHA compliance.

What You'll Learn

• Upon successful completion of the Certified General Industry Train the Trainer (CGITT) course, participants will be able to:
• Understand OSHA General Industry Standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance responsibilities for workplace safety training.
• Develop, organize, and deliver effective IASHEP 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry safety training programs.
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methods, classroom management techniques, and learner engagement strategies to improve training effectiveness.
• Identify workplace hazards involving machine guarding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard communication, ergonomics, fire protection, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct hazard recognition, workplace risk assessments, incident prevention activities, and regulatory compliance training for employees and supervisors.
• Evaluate participant learning through assessments, practical exercises, and performance-based training methods.
• Maintain accurate training documentation, course records, and regulatory compliance requirements for authorized trainers.
• Promote a proactive workplace safety culture by delivering high-quality occupational safety education and supporting continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Who Should Attend

Safety Supervisors & Coordinators Industrial Hygienists Facility & Maintenance Managers Line Supervisors & Team Leads Collateral Duty Safety Personnel Program Administrators Risk Management & Compliance Personnel Manufacturing & Production Supervisors Healthcare Facility Safety Staff