The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced it will no longer be accepting OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training for the Health and Safety Technician (HST) course for Master Designations, as of Nov. 1, 2020.

Individuals who previously obtained their Master Designations with the course will maintain their designation, and the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry or equivalent course will continue to be accepted through Oct. 31, 2020.

The IICRC cites the decision as “a way to continue to uphold the standards that shape the cleaning and restoration industries,” and that while the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training provides broad safety information, it lacks specific important details.

The IICRC offers a two-day, 14-hour HST course covering topics such as OSHA standards, inspections, citations and penalties, record keeping, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, hazardous materials, confined spaces and bloodborne pathogens. For further information about IICRC certifications, visit iicrc.org/IICRCCertifications.