OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Overview
Welcome to the USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center!
The University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center (USF OTIEC), based in Florida’s Tampa Bay Area, is a nonprofit organization authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training for workers, supervisors, and employers in both the private and public sectors. USF OTIEC delivers OSHA's safety and health courses in Construction, Maritime, Disaster Site, and General Industries throughout OSHA’s Atlanta Region — which includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina — as well as at employer workplaces and jobsites within OSHA’s geographic jurisdiction.
USF OTIEC instructors are industry safety and health professionals who bring the latest information, experience, and learning techniques to the active-learning classroom and instructor-led virtual conference training. USF OTIEC instructors incorporate real-world experience into instruction, workshops, and hands-on learning exercises.
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Top 5 Benefits of On-Site OSHA Training
- Customized courses tailored to your organization. Our on-site OSHA training programs are fully customizable to meet your organization’s specific safety and health needs. We'll work with you to assess your workplace, identify risks, and adapt the curriculum to align with your safety compliance goals and industry standards.
- Flexible scheduling that fits your operation. Choose the training schedule that works best for your team. We deliver courses at your facility or job site, minimizing disruption and ensuring your employees receive high-quality instruction at a convenient time.
- Reduced employee travel and downtime. We come to you, so there's no need to send staff off-site or pay for travel. On-site training keeps your team productive while ensuring everyone receives consistent, expert-led safety instruction.
- Cost-effective group training. Save money with group-based OSHA training. The average cost per participant decreases substantially when you host training at your own location, providing a budget-friendly way to meet OSHA requirements and build a safer workplace.
- Team learning that strengthens workplace culture. When teams learn together, they succeed together. On-site training encourages collaboration, reinforces safety culture, and improves knowledge transfer across departments.
Ready to schedule on-site training? Call 813-974-2284 or email our Contract Coordinator to discuss customized OSHA training solutions for your organization.
USF SafetyFlorida recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.
USF SafetyFlorida recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day
J. Stephen Frost joins national panel to shape workplace safety
J. Stephen Frost, assistant director of the OSHA Training Institute and Education Center at the USF College of Public Health, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.
J. Stephen Frost joins national panel to shape workplace safety
USF honors two COPH teams for outstanding excellence
Each year, the University of South Florida recognizes employees who demonstrate "above and beyond" performance excellence and uphold the core values of USF's Strategic Plan, “in pursuit of excellence,...