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About our programs

Grand Valley State University offers a variety of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) training to workers and employers to help reduce the risk of workplace hazards. We work with MIOSHA Training Institute consultants/instructors.

Online programs are offered live, via Zoom. In-person programs are held at our downtown campus in Grand Rapids. Free parking is available - you will receive a parking pass via email prior to your registered program. 

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Register for upcoming courses or if you would like assistance registering for a course, feel free to call us at (616) 331-7180. 


2025-2026 MIOSHA Training Calendar

Date

Training

Cost

Mode of Instruction

Duration

12/4/2025

Thursday

Health Hazards in Construction

$94

In-person

9:00am - 12:00pm

1/13/2026

Tuesday

Part 85 - Control of Hazardous Energy Sources

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

1/29/2026

Thursday

MIOSHA General Industry Safety Documentation: Are You in Compliance?

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

2/10/2026

Tuesday

Conveyors: Hidden Hazards

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

2/18/2026

Wednesday

Parts 42, 92, 430 - Hazard Communication and Right to Know Requirements

$130

In-person

9:00am - 4:00pm

3/10/2026

Tuesday

Part 451 - Respiratory Protection

$130

In-person

9:00am - 4:00pm

3/18 - 3/19/2026

Wednesday & Thursday

Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs

$190

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

3/26/2026

Thursday

Silica Awareness

$94

In-person

9:00am - 12:00pm

4/23/2026

Thursday

Machine Guarding and Hazard Identification

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

5/13/2026

Wednesday

Incident Investigation

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

5/19/2026

Tuesday

Human Factors Engineering

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/15/2026

Wednesday

Parts 35, 90, 490 Confined Spaces in Construction + Permit-Required Confined Spaces in GI

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/16/2026

Thursday

Part 12 - Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 3:30pm

7/30/2026

Thursday

Understanding Industrial Laser Safety

$130

In-person

9:00am - 4:00pm

8/19 - 8/20/2026

Wednesday & Thursday

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

$190

In-person

9:00am - 4:00pm

9/1/2026

Tuesday

Mobile Aerial Work Platforms

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 3:30pm

9/17/2026

Thursday

Asbestos and Lead Awareness

$94

Virtual

9:00am - 12:00pm

9/22 - 9/23/2026

Tuesday & Wednesday

OSHA Construction 10-Hour

$190

In-person

9:00am - 3:30pm

9/29/2026

Tuesday

Industrial Robotic Safety

$130

Virtual

9:00am - 4:00pm

Cancellation Policy

You must contact us by email, [email protected] or phone (616) 331-7180 if you need to cancel your registration.  A full refund will be granted if cancellation is received at least 48 hours before course start time, after that, refunds cannot be granted.  


Special Accommodations

Please contact our office regarding any special accommodations you may have prior to the MIOSHA workshop.  We will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  You may email us at [email protected], or call us at (616) 331-7180.

 


Hotels/Lodging

If you're looking to stay in the area, some local hotels (closest to campus) include the following: 

 


Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will contact you via email and/or phone regarding delayed openings and cancellations.  You may also call our office at (616) 331-7180.


MIOSHA Team

Lauren Fodor

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Professional Development Assistant

Responsible for:

  • Daily course operations
  • Registration
  • Instructor/Sponsor needs
  • Learner services
  • Special accommodations
  • Record/certificate/transcript management

 

Contact information: 

(616) 331-7363

[email protected]

Cheryl Kotecki

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Office Assistant

Responsible for:

  • Registration assistance
  • Scholarship processing
  • Invoicing
  • Payments

 

Contact information: 

(616) 331-7598

[email protected]


Did You Know

Grand Valley State University has a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management. The program was ranked third of the Top 25 Best Value Occupational Safety and Health Degrees 2019 by Value Colleges.  Check out our program, OSHM bachelor's degree program for more information.



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