• Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: Is there a prerequisite for the OSHA 500 course?
• Q2: Is there a prerequisite for the OSHA 501 course?
• Q3: What materials come with my course?
• Q4: How are my materials sent to me?
• Q5: What do I get when I complete my course?
• Q6: If I complete various 1 or 2 hour Subparts can they be applied towards completing the OSHA 500 or the OSHA 501?
• Q7: Who do I contact if I have not received my course materials?
• Q8: Who do I contact if I’m having technical problems with the site?
• Q9: My computer froze or I was kicked off-line after I completed my test, will my test answers & score be saved?

• Q1: Is there a prerequisite for the OSHA 500 course?
  

  A: Yes, you must have completed a 30-Hour course in construction for the OSHA 500 AND have 5 years of experience in the construction industry. If you do not meet this prerequisite you can submit a resume for the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Education Center to review and approve your enrollment in the OSHA 500 course.

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• Q2: Is there a prerequisite for the OSHA 501 course?
  

  A: Yes, you must have completed a 30-Hour course in general industry for the OSHA 501 AND have 5 years of experience in the general industry industry. If you do not meet this prerequisite you can submit a resume for the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Education Center to review and approve your enrollment in the OSHA 501 course.

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• Q3: What materials come with my course?
  

  A: If you are taking the OSHA 500 course you will receive a Code of Federal Regulations 1926, an OSHA T-shirt, pen/highlighter, two Department of Labor forms to be returned at the completion of your course in a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you are taking the OSHA 501 course you will receive a Code of Federal Regulations 1910, an OSHA T-shirt, pen/highlighter, two Department of Labor forms to be returned at the completion of your course in a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you are taking any of the 1 or 2 hour subparts you will not receive any materials.

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• Q4: How are my materials sent to me?
  

  A: Your course materials will be mailed to the address that you supply when you register for the course. If a physical address is provided your materials will be shipped out via Federal Express – overnight service. If you provide a P.O. Box your materials will mailed to you via regular U.S. Postal service.

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• Q5: What do I get when I complete my course?
  

  A: After you have completed your OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 course you will receive a 10-Hour outreach CD to help you with your 10-Hour courses that you may conduct. You will also receive an office Department of Labor – OSHA Training Institute trainer Card & certificate of complete. An outreach packet will be included to help you when submitting for 10 and 30 Hour cards after you have completed training.

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• If I complete various 1 or 2 hour Subparts can they be applied towards completing the OSHA 500 or the OSHA 501?
  

  A: No, the only way to get be a trainer for the construction or general industry course is to complete the OSHA 500 or the OSHA 501 courses, 1 or 2-hour subparts will not count towards completing the 500 or 501 course.

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• Q7: Who do I contact if I have not received my course materials?
  

  A: You can contact the Rocky Mountain Education Center to check on where you materials were and when they were sent out. You can contact our office at 800-933-8394 or 303-914-6420.

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• Q8: Who do I contact if I’m having technical problems with the site?
  

  A: 1-800-442-1149

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• Q9: My computer froze or I was kicked off-line after I completed my test, will my test answers & score be saved?
  

  A: You should be able to log back in and retrieve those answers. Even if you can’t see your answers, your test score will be saved.

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