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Wed Jul 15, 2026 - 2026/07/15

Part 35, 90, and 490 - Confined Spaces in Construction and Permit-Required Confined Spaces in General Industry - VIRTUAL

Location: VIRTUAL

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Event Date

Start:July 15, 2026 9:00 AM

End:July 15, 2026 4:00 PM

Part 35, 90, and 490 - Confined Spaces in Construction and Permit-Required Confined Spaces in General Industry

  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course. 
  • MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course (Compliance Track). 
  • MTI Elective Occupational Health Certificate Course.

Price: $130 *
Date: July 15, 2026
Virtual Instructor-led Course

To get the most out of virtual instructor-led seminars, students should be prepared to use a webcam and microphone. Please test both devices before the seminar begins.

Registration Opens: April 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: July 12, 2026

Contact: 

  • Martha O'Brien
  • 616-331-7598
  • [email protected]
  • Inclement Weather Line: 616-331-8800 or 616-331-2020

Registration:

Grand Valley State University
Attn: Martha O'Brien
301 W Fulton, EC 718
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. 

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.
MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course.
MTI Occupational Health Certificate Elective Course.

Course Description:

This course will provide an overview of both the construction and general industry rules related to confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. Examples of actual spaces will be used to clarify the definition and facilitate proper identification of confined spaces versus permit-required confined spaces. The three means of entering a permit-required confined space are described in Part 35, 90, and 490. These will be discussed along with their correct implementation. This course also includes an introduction to the principles of air monitoring and ventilation of confined and permit-required confined spaces.

Agenda:

  • Define and apply the definition of a confined space and a permit-required confined space.
  • Describe the requirements of MIOSHA Part 35 Confined Space in Construction and Part 90 and 490 Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
  • Identify and apply the three methods to enter a permit space:
    • permit entry
    • alternate entry
    • reclassification
  • Apply the basic principles of air sampling and confined space ventilation.

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Thu Jul 16, 2026 - 2026/07/16

Part 12 - Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms - VIRTUAL

Location: VIRTUAL

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Event Date

Start:July 16, 2026 9:00 AM

End:July 16, 2026 3:30 PM

Part 12 - Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms

  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Price: $130 *
Date: July 16, 2026
Virtual Instructor-led Course

To get the most out of virtual instructor-led seminars, students should be prepared to use a webcam and microphone. Please test both devices before the seminar begins.

Registration Opens: April 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: July 9, 2026

Contact: 

  • Martha O'Brien
  • 616-331-7598
  • [email protected]
  • Inclement Weather Line: 616-331-8800 or 616-331-2020

Registration:

Grand Valley State University
Attn: Martha O'Brien
301 W Fulton, EC 718
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. 

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Course Description:

The focus of this course will be on the most commonly used scaffolds in the construction industry including ground supported, suspended, mobile, and rough terrain forklift scaffolds. Instructors will review the regulations in Part 12, importance of training on hazards associated with scaffolds, and resources for employers who use scaffolding.

Agenda:

  • References the different parts of Part 12, Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms.
  • Apply the MIOSHA requirements of Part 12 to the most commonly used scaffolds in construction.
  • Discuss best practices from the industry.

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Tue Aug 04, 2026 - 2026/08/04

Machine Guarding and Hazard Identification - Hancock

Location: Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance - Skyline - Hancock Michigan Skyline Commons Building 200 Michigan Street Hancock, Michigan, 49930

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Location

Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance - Skyline - Hancock Michigan

Skyline Commons Building
200 Michigan Street

Hancock, Michigan, 49930

Event Date

Start:August 04, 2026 9:00 AM

End:August 04, 2026 4:00 PM

Machine Guarding and Hazard Identification

  • MTI Level One Elective General Industry Course.

Price: $130 * 
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Skyline Commons Building, Hancock, Michigan

Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2026

Contact:

Registration:

Nikki Madisen
Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance
PO Box 724
Houghton, MI 49931

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. Click here to learn more.

MTI Level One Elective General Industry Course

Course Description:

This course is designed for general industry participants, (maintenance, safety and health professionals, and management personnel). This course familiarizes the participant with various types of common machinery and the related safety hazards. The course enables participants to recognize hazards such as those created by nip points pinch points, points of operations, and rotating or reciprocating parts, while providing options for achieving regulatory compliance.

Agenda:

  • Identify common hazards found in industry. 
  • Participants will be able to conduct self-inspections and identify safety or health hazards in the workplace.
  • Discuss best practices for employee protection from recognized hazards.

 

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Wed Aug 05, 2026 - 2026/08/05

Part 2 - Masonry Wall Bracing - Marquette - Half Day

Location: MI WORKS, 1498 Odovero Dr, Marquette

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Location

Home Builders Association of the Upper Peninsula at Michigan Works! - Marquette Michigan

1498 O'Dovero Dr

Marquette, Michigan, 49855

Event Date

Start:August 05, 2026 8:30 AM

End:August 05, 2026 12:00 PM

Part 2 - Masonry Wall Bracing

  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.

Price: $94 * 
Date: August 5, 2026 (Half-day Course)
Location: Michigan Works!, Marquette, Michigan

Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: July 29, 2026

Contact:

Registration:

  • By Phone: 906-228-2312
  • By Email: [email protected]
  • By Mail (Make Check or Money Order payable: HBAUP):

Sarah Foster
Home Builders Association of the Upper Peninsula
625B W Washington St
Marquette MI 49855

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. Click here to learn more.

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Course Description:

This course will review the MIOSHA regulations found in Part 2, Masonry Wall Bracing and is designed to teach the training requirements for working in the restricted zones, identification of the proper external bracing, minimum standards for bracing and securing unsupported masonry walls until final stability is achieved, and requirements for a competent person.

This course will satisfy the training requirements under Part 2, Masonry Wall Bracing R408.40205(3) for employees working in the restricted zone.

Agenda:

  • Identify definitions, employer responsibilities and training requirements.
  • Illustrate restricted zones and examples of signage requirements.
  • Analyze wind speed and what constitutes a competent person.
  • Describe initial and intermediate period requirements.
  • Describe wall bracing design, illustrate a triangle wall bracing system; assess bracing through inspection.

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Tue Sep 01, 2026 - 2026/09/01

Mobile Aerial Work Platforms - VIRTUAL

Location: VIRTUAL

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Event Date

Start:September 01, 2026 9:00 AM

End:September 01, 2026 3:30 PM

Mobile Aerial Work Platforms

  • MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course (Compliance Track).
  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.

Price: $130 *
Date: September 1, 2026
Virtual Instructor-led Course

To get the most out of virtual instructor-led seminars, students should be prepared to use a webcam and microphone. Please test both devices before the seminar begins.

Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 24, 2026

Contact: 

  • Martha O'Brien
  • 616-331-7598
  • [email protected]
  • Inclement Weather Line: 616-331-8800 or 616-331-2020

Registration:

Grand Valley State University
Attn: Martha O'Brien
301 W Fulton, EC 718
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. 

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course; and
MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course

Course Description:

This course will discuss different types of aerial work platforms commonly used in both construction and general industry settings, the hazards associated with their use, and the MIOSHA Safety Standards that help employers protect and train their workers who use them. Topics addressed include hazard identification, fall protection, training and licensing, understanding employer/operator requirements, and utilizing manufacturer resources.

Agenda:

  • Recognize the major hazards associated with aerial work platforms.
  • Apply the rules and regulations pertaining to aerial work platforms.
  • Identify the criteria and components of aerial work platform training. 

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Tue Sep 08, 2026 - 2026/09/08

Parts 6, 33, and 433 - Personal Protective Equipment Standards for General Industry and Construction - VIRTUAL

Location: VIRTUAL

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Event Date

Start:September 08, 2026 9:00 AM

End:September 08, 2026 4:00 AM

Parts 6, 33, and 433 - Personal Protective Equipment Standards for General Industry and Construction

  • MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course (Compliance Track).
  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Price: $130 *
Date: September 8, 2026

Virtual Instructor-led Course

To get the most out of virtual instructor-led seminars, students should be prepared to use a webcam and microphone. Please test both devices before the seminar begins.

Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2026

Contacts:

Inclement Weather Line: 517-483-9853

Credit Card Registration:

Registration by Check:

Jessica Roy
Lansing Community College
Workforce Development
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48917

 

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. Click here to learn more.

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.
MTI Level Two Elective General Industry Course.
MTI Occupational Health Certificate Elective Course.

Course Description:

This course will provide the participant an overview of MIOSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements contained in MIOSHA General Industry Parts 33 and 433, as well as MIOSHA Construction Part 6. Methods for conducting and documenting hazard surveys, PPE selection and maintenance criteria, and PPE training requirements are described. Sample PPE photos and scenarios will be included and discussed in the course. Tools for PPE hazard surveys will be provided to assist students in conducting and documenting hazard surveys in the workplace.

Participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between the MIOSHA construction, general industry and occupational health standards for personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Perform and document a simple PPE hazard survey.
  • Provide PPE training according to the MIOSHA Standards.
  • Discuss how to select and use the appropriate PPE in the workplace.
  • Analyze some hazards found in the workplace.

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Thu Sep 17, 2026 - 2026/09/17

Asbestos and Lead Awareness - VIRTUAL

Location: VIRTUAL

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Event Date

Start:September 17, 2026 9:00 AM

End:September 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Asbestos and Lead Awareness

  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.

Price: $94 *
Date: September 17, 2026 (Half Day)
Virtual Instructor-led Course

To get the most out of virtual instructor-led seminars, students should be prepared to use a webcam and microphone. Please test both devices before the seminar begins.

Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026

Contact: 

  • Martha O'Brien
  • 616-331-7598
  • [email protected]
  • Inclement Weather Line: 616-331-8800 or 616-331-2020

Registration:

Grand Valley State University
Attn: Martha O'Brien
301 W Fulton, EC 718
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. 

Asbestos and Lead Awareness

Price: $94
Half-Day Course
MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Course Description:

Construction trades routinely renovate and demolish buildings that were built prior to 1981. These activities often pose a health risk by exposing employees to asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM). General industry employees are also subject to asbestos exposure, rules and regulations. Asbestos awareness training is for general industry and construction employees; whose work activities may contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM.

Lead is also found in both general industry and in construction. Many construction activities can disturb lead; such as building demolition, alteration, renovation, repair, and/or painting. This combined awareness training course consists of information regarding asbestos and lead in their various forms and uses. Training also includes information on the health effects associated with asbestos and/or lead exposure.

Agenda:

  • Asbestos: Its Various Forms and Uses
  • Health Effects Associated with Asbestos Exposure
  • Recognition and Locations of Asbestos Containing Building Materials
  • Recognition of Damaged, Deteriorated, or Delaminated Asbestos Containing Building Materials
  • Identify Pertinent Asbestos Regulations
  • Lead Awareness

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo


Wed Sep 23, 2026 - 2026/09/23

Electricity: The Invisible Killer - Hancock - HALF DAY

Location: Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance - Skyline - Hancock Michigan Skyline Commons Building 200 Michigan Street Hancock, Michigan, 49930

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Location

Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance - Skyline - Hancock Michigan

Skyline Commons Building
200 Michigan Street

Hancock, Michigan, 49930

Event Date

Start:September 23, 2026 9:00 AM

End:September 23, 2026 12:00 PM

Electricity: The Invisible Killer

  • MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course.

Price: $94 * 
Date: September 23, 2026 (Half-Day Course)
Location: Skyline Commons Building, Hancock, Michigan

Registration Opens: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 16, 2026

Contact:

Registration:

Nikki Madisen
Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance
PO Box 724
Houghton, MI 49931

* Scholarships provide an added opportunity to attend MTI seminars at a reduced rate. Scholarships provided by MIOSHA cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee. Click here to learn more.

MTI Level One and Two Elective Construction Course

Course Description:

Electrocutions continue to be one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction. This program will explain and illustrate the primary electrical hazards in and around construction. There will be special emphasis on the importance of recognizing and eliminating hazards in order to avoid shock and/or electrocution in the workplace. Also covered in the program will be MIOSHA standards that apply to electrical hazards; what constitutes a fatal amount of current and when overhead lines need to be de-energized.

Agenda:

  • Explain the primary electrical hazards in construction.
  • Review the MIOSHA standards that apply to electrical safety in construction.
  • Explain ways to avoid electrical hazards in construction.

 

All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or the CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call 517-284-7720 at least 30 days before the program. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is an equal opportunity employer/program.

www.michigan.gov/leo