Certificate Programs
Steps to Safety Excellence through Professional Development
The National Safety Council offers 3 certificate programs that can take you from zero to Safety in no time! Begin with the Certificate of OSHA Compliance, designed to quickly provide you with the knowledge you need to be an effective safety representative, whether you've got some safety background or none at all! Continue your Safety education when you complete the Certificate in Principles of Safety Certificate, taking you to the next step in your safety career. Finally, round out your safety professional knowledge with the National Safety Council's Advanced Safety Certificate, a prestigious and highly sought after credential! Earning a National Safety Council Certificate is not only a badge of personal and professional accomplishment. It is a recognized way to be effective back at your workplace! Eliminating workplace incidents and related costs begins with knowledge. The National Safety Council's Occupational Safety and Health Certificate Training Programs help you gain that knowledge, so you can decrease your company's risks - and costs!
What are the benefits to you?
- Learn OSHA compliance!
- Learn to design and implement cost effective safety programs that reduce risk and costs.
- Understand how improving safety improves your productivity and your profits.
- Take courses that fit your needs, interests, and experience level.
- Complete the programs at your own pace as your schedule allows!
- Develop new skills that command professional recognition and respect from OSHA, your colleagues, and other professionals in the field.
Step One - Certificate in OSHA Compliance
The first step towards a safe workplace is compliance with OSHA 29 CFR general industry standards. Get a thorough understanding of what it takes to keep your facility in compliance and avoid fines.
How you'll earn your Certificate in OSHA Compliance:
Successfully complete the Introduction to OSHA Seminar and any five elective seminars over a three-year period, in any order you choose (it is best if you can begin with Introduction to OSHA, but not required). If you have previously completed a 1910 or 1926 OSHA 10- or 30- course, the Introduction to OSHA course requirement is waived. Choose your electives from more than a dozen titles so that you can target your specific needs. Each seminar is approximately 4 hours in length, easily fitting into your busy schedule!
Step Two - Certificate in Principles of Safety
Step up to best practices and go beyond the basics of compliance! You will learn how to help prevent injuries and their related cost, along with receiving practical information that you can use every day.
How you'll earn it:
The Certificate in Principles of Safety is earned by successfully completing the Principles of Occupational Safety and Health Course.
Step Three- Advanced Safety Certificate
The National Safety Council's most prestigious certificate, this is a credential sought after by safety professionals nationwide! Step out in front and maximize your effectiveness as a safety manager and leader! This certificate gives you a solid foundation of knowledge to meet your safety challenges. The Advanced Safety Certificate is great preparation anyone desiring to earn the CSP it rounds out the Safety Professional's education and teaches them not only important concepts in Safety, but also the all important skills of establishing a safety culture, communicating with management on their terms, and more!
This certificate program offers the safety professional flexibility, allowing you to take these courses anywhere they are offered in the country over a three year period. Of course, the best offerings are right here at home, in Omaha, at your National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter!
How you'll earn it:
- Complete the Principles of Occupational Safety and Health Course (this course is a pre-requisite to all Advanced Safety Certificate Courses).
- Then, take a minimum of 5.4 Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) from the approved courses.
SSH: Specialist in Safety & Health or CSHO: Certified Safety & Health Official
Take the Next Step in Safety Training!
Advance your career in the safety and health profession by earning a valuable credential. With an industry recognized certification, you can be prepared for a promotion, earn more money and show you ar committed to your industry
Why become certified?
- Increase your awareness of changing Federal Regulations
- Enhance your advancement opportunities
- Take the knowledge gained and implement it into your organization
- Earn recognition and respect of your peers
- CEUs are available
Get Started today !
There is a $75 application fee that doesn not have to be paid to start and there is no time limit to complete the programs.
SSH: Specialist in Safety & Health?
- This is a fundamental certificate program requiring just four(4) OSHA Courses
- You can choose from General Industry or Construction Industry Career Certification Tracks
- Complete the OSHA 510 or 511 OSHA Standards Course and choose three (3) other courses from the list of available electives
- Courses can be applied toward advanced level certifications (CHSO)
- Transfer up to two (2) required courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center outside of OSHA Region VII
Specializing in General Industries:
Required:
OSHA 511 OSH Standards General Industry
Electives (Pick 3):
OSHA 521 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2250 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems
OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry
OSHA 510 OSH Standards Construction
Specializing in Construction Industry:
Required:
OSHA 510 OSH Standards Construction
Electives (Pick 3):
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3010 Excavation, Trenching & Shoring
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems
OSHA 500 Train the Trainer
OSHA 511 OSH Standards General Industry
CSHO: Certified Safety & Health Official
- Requires six (6) OSHA Courses and two electives
- Nationally recognized professional safety and health certification
- You can choose from General Industry or Construction Industry Career Certification Tracks
- Transfer up to two (2) required courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center outside of OSHA Region VII
Specializing in General Industries:
Required Courses:
OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry
OSHA 510 OSH Standards Construction
OSHA 2250 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
Electives (Pick 2):
OSHA 521 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems
OSHA 3010 Excavation, Trenching & Shoring
Seminars (2 seminars can be counted as 1 elective):
OSHA 7200 Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness
OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
OSHA 7500 Instroduction to Safety & Health Management
Specializing in Construction Industry:
Required Courses:
OSHA 500 Train the Trainer
OSHA 511 OSH Standards General Industry
OSHA 3010 Excavation, Trenching & Shoring
OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems
OSHA 521 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
Electives (Pick 2):
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 2250 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
Seminars (2 seminars can be counted as 1 elective):
OSHA 7105 Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness
OSHA 7500 Instroduction to Safety & Health Management
OSHA 7300 OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standards
OSHA 7505 Instroduction to Accident Investigation
Standard First Aid/CPR
