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Free Resources, Downloads & Educational Materials Disclaimer

Last Updated: November 2026

OSTI (Occupational Safety Training Institute) provides certain free educational resources, downloadable materials, safety guides, checklists, templates, videos, articles, and other informational content through its website. These resources are provided to support general workplace safety awareness, education, and professional development.

By accessing, downloading, copying, or using any free resource provided by OSTI, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. Educational and Informational Purposes Only

All free resources and downloadable materials are provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

These materials are intended to help individuals and organizations improve their understanding of workplace safety. They are not a substitute for professional safety consulting, legal advice, engineering services, medical advice, or a comprehensive workplace safety evaluation.

2. No Guarantee of OSHA Compliance

Although OSTI makes reasonable efforts to develop materials consistent with applicable OSHA standards and recognized workplace safety practices, OSTI does not guarantee that the use of any resource will:

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations or any other federal, state, or local requirements.
  • Identify every workplace hazard or safety deficiency.
  • Satisfy an employer’s training, documentation, or recordkeeping obligations.
  • Prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, accidents, or property damage.
  • Meet the specific requirements of every industry, workplace, operation, or employer.

Users are responsible for independently determining whether a resource is appropriate for their particular workplace and circumstances.

3. Employer and User Responsibility

Employers retain full responsibility for providing a safe and healthful workplace and complying with all applicable occupational safety and health requirements.

Using OSTI resources does not transfer, reduce, or eliminate any legal or regulatory responsibility belonging to an employer, supervisor, safety professional, contractor, or other responsible party.

Users should evaluate workplace-specific conditions, identify applicable regulations, conduct appropriate hazard assessments, and implement necessary controls and training.

4. Accuracy and Regulatory Updates

OSTI makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information. However, regulations, interpretations, industry practices, and safety recommendations may change.

OSTI does not warrant that all website content or downloadable resources are current, complete, accurate, or applicable to every situation.

Users are encouraged to consult current OSHA regulations, official government publications, and other authoritative sources when making workplace safety or compliance decisions.

5. No Professional Relationship Created

Accessing, downloading, or using free OSTI resources does not establish a consultant-client, professional advisory, employment, or other contractual relationship between OSTI and the user.

No individual review, workplace assessment, compliance determination, or professional recommendation is implied by the availability of these materials.

6. Assumption of Responsibility and Limitation of Liability

Users voluntarily assume responsibility for how they interpret, modify, implement, and apply any information or materials obtained from OSTI.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, OSTI, its officers, directors, employees, representatives, and affiliates disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages, losses, injuries, claims, or expenses arising from or related to:

  • Accessing or downloading website resources.
  • Reliance on information contained in free educational materials.
  • Applying or misapplying recommendations, procedures, checklists, or templates.
  • Errors, omissions, outdated information, or differences between published materials and actual workplace conditions.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

7. Permitted Use of Free Resources

Unless otherwise specified on an individual resource or expressly authorized in writing by OSTI, users may:

  • Download and print resources for personal educational use.
  • Use applicable materials internally within their own organization.
  • Share links to OSTI’s original resource pages.
  • Use materials as supplemental educational tools in workplace safety discussions and training.

Users may not:

  • Sell, license, or commercially redistribute OSTI materials.
  • Remove OSTI copyrights, logos, ownership notices, or attribution.
  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute materials publicly as their own work.
  • Modify and redistribute materials as a competing commercial product.
  • Upload OSTI materials to other websites, public file-sharing platforms, or commercial training libraries without written permission.

All intellectual property rights remain with OSTI or the respective copyright owner.

8. No Warranty

All free resources and downloadable materials are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

OSTI does not warrant uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, compatibility with every device or software application, or that downloaded materials will meet a user’s particular requirements.

9. Third-Party Materials and External Links

Certain resources may reference or link to external websites, government publications, manufacturers, or other third-party information.

OSTI does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, content, or practices of external websites or third-party resources.

Users should independently verify information obtained from external sources.

10. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, downloading, printing, sharing, or using any free OSTI resource, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this disclaimer and the applicable Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, you should not download or use the materials.

For questions regarding permitted use or licensing of OSTI materials, contact: support@oshact.com

Purchasing Safety Trainer Kits

By purchasing any Safety Trainer Kit (“Product”) from OSTI, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please review them carefully before completing your order.

1. Use of Training Materials

  • Safety Trainer Kits are provided for educational and training purposes only.
  • Materials are intended for use by qualified trainers, safety professionals, and organizations responsible for employee training.
  • Products do not certify, qualify, or license any individual or organization.

2. Licensing and Permissions

  • Purchase grants the buyer a non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to use the materials within their organization.
  • Materials may not be resold, redistributed, uploaded publicly, or shared outside the purchasing organization without written permission.
  • Digital files may be stored on internal systems for training use only.

3. Intellectual Property

  • All content—including text, images, diagrams, activities, templates, and designs—is the intellectual property of OSTI.
  • Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

4. Product Format and Delivery

  • Products may be delivered in digital, printed, laminated, or bundled formats as described on the product page.
  • Digital products are delivered electronically. Physical products ship to the address provided at checkout.
  • Delivery times may vary based on carrier, location, and order volume.

5. Refunds and Returns

  • Due to the nature of training materials, all sales are final.
  • Refunds are only issued in cases of duplicate orders or technical issues preventing access to digital files.
  • Damaged or incorrect physical items will be replaced upon verification.

6. Compliance Responsibility

  • Safety Trainer Kits are designed to support OSHA‑aligned training, but the buyer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • OSTI Training does not guarantee regulatory outcomes or inspection results.

7. Limitation of Liability

  • OSTI is not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages arising from the use or misuse of the materials.
  • Training outcomes depend on the trainer’s delivery, organizational policies, and workplace conditions.

8. Updates and Revisions

  • OSTI may update or revise materials periodically.
  • Updates are not automatically included unless specified on the product page.

9. Privacy and Data

  • Customer information is used solely for order processing, delivery, and support.
  • For details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions or support, contact: support@oshact.com

Attending Resident Training Courses

1. Enrollment & Registration

  • Enrollment is confirmed only after full payment is received.
  • Seats are limited and assigned on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
  • Participants must provide accurate contact information during registration.
  • OSHAct Training reserves the right to decline or cancel any registration.

2. Course Attendance Requirements

  • Participants must attend all scheduled sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
  • Late arrivals or early departures may result in incomplete attendance status.
  • Participants are responsible for their own travel, meals, and incidental expenses unless otherwise stated.
  • Disruptive behavior, harassment, or violation of safety rules may result in removal from the course without refund.

3. Cancellation, Refunds & Transfers

Participant‑Initiated Cancellations
  • Cancellations received 30 days or more before the course start date: 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received 15–29 days before the start date: 50% refund.
  • Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the start date: no refund.
Transfers
  • Participants may request to transfer to a future course date once, if space is available.
  • Transfer requests must be received at least 14 days before the course start date.
  • Transfers requested within 14 days may incur a rescheduling fee.
Provider‑Initiated Cancellations
  • OSHAct Training may cancel or reschedule a course due to low enrollment, instructor illness, facility issues, or other circumstances.
  • If a course is canceled, participants may choose a full refund or transfer to another date.
  • OSHAct Training is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by participants.

4. Hotel & Accommodation Terms (If Included)

  • Complimentary hotel rooms (if offered) are limited to the first eligible registrants.
  • Hotel reservations included with registration are non‑transferable.
  • Participants are responsible for incidental charges, damages, and compliance with hotel policies.
  • Failure to attend the course may result in forfeiture of the hotel benefit.

5. Course Materials & Intellectual Property

  • All course materials, manuals, slides, and digital resources are the property of OSHAct Training.
  • Materials may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without written permission.
  • Participants may use provided materials for personal learning and workplace application only.

6. Health, Safety & Conduct

  • Participants must follow all safety instructions, facility rules, and instructor guidance.
  • OSHAct Training may require removal of any participant who poses a safety risk or violates conduct expectations.
  • Participants are responsible for their own physical limitations and must notify instructors of any concerns.

7. Liability Waiver

  • By attending the course, participants acknowledge that hands‑on safety training may involve physical activity.
  • Participants assume all risks associated with participation.
  • OSHAct Training is not liable for injuries, losses, or damages except where prohibited by law.

8. Photo, Video & Media Release

  • OSHAct Training may capture photos or video during the course for training, documentation, or promotional use.
  • Participants may opt out by notifying the instructor in writing before the course begins.

9. Privacy & Data Use

  • Participant information is used solely for registration, certification, and communication purposes.
  • OSHAct Training does not sell or share participant data with third parties except as required for certification or compliance.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for and attending a resident course, the participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.