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.
2026-2027 MIOSHA Training Calendar
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Date |
Training |
Cost |
Mode of Instruction |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/1/2026 Tuesday |
$130 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 3:30pm |
|
|
9/17/2026 Thursday |
$94 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
|
|
9/22 - 9/23/2026 Tuesday & Wednesday |
$190 |
In-person |
9:00am - 3:30pm |
|
|
9/29/2026 Tuesday |
$130 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
|
|
10/22/2026 Thursday |
Guarding for Mechanical Power - Belts Pulleys, Chains and Sprockets |
$94 |
In-person |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
|
10/28/2026 Wednesday |
$130 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
|
|
11/04/2026 Wednesday |
First Aid and Bloodborne Infectious Diseases in General Industry |
$130 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
|
11/18/2026 Wednesday |
$94 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
|
|
11/24/2026 Tuesday |
$94 |
Virtual |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
|
|
12/12/2026 Thursday |
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:
- Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
- AC Hotels GR
- The Amway Grand
- Residence Inn Downtown GR
- City Flats Hotel (boutique, locally owned)
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
NICOLE PIERSON - Interim
MIOSHA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for:
- Daily course operations
- Registration
- Instructor/Sponsor needs
- Learner services
- Special accommodations
- Record/certificate/transcript management
Contact information:
Nicole Pierson
(616) 331-6654
Martha O'Brien
Office Assistant
Responsible for:
- Registration assistance
- Scholarship processing
- Invoicing
- Payments
Contact information:
(616) 331-7598
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.