Build a Strong Foundation in Workplace Safety for HR
Human resources professionals play an important role in creating safe, compliant workplaces. The Safety for the Human Resource Professional Certificate helps HR professionals understand workplace safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and risk management so they can better support employees, managers, and safety teams.
Whether you’re new to workplace safety, oversee safety responsibilities, or work closely with your organization’s safety department, this certificate provides knowledge you can apply immediately. You’ll learn how to identify regulatory and financial risks, understand key safety requirements, and recognize opportunities to strengthen your organization’s safety program.
What You’ll Learn
The program covers the workplace safety topics HR professionals encounter most often, including:
OSHA Recordkeeping
- OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements
- The relationship between OSHA logs and workers’ compensation
- Other essential workplace safety records
OSHA Fundamentals
- OSHA’s purpose and employer responsibilities
- First aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training requirements
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program requirements and common compliance issues
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall Protection, and Permit-Required Confined Spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Noise exposure and hearing conservation
- Electrical safety
- Forklift operator training requirements
Department of Transportation (DOT) Requirements
- Basic DOT workplace safety requirements
Reducing Workplace Risk
- Ergonomic risk factors and practical solutions
- Workplace violence prevention
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, and fire prevention
- Workplace driving policies
- Safety committees and employee involvement
HRCI Recertification Credit
This program has been pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) for 12 hours of recertification credit. Participants who complete the course will receive 12 continuing education hours toward eligible HRCI certifications.
Whether you’re supporting compliance, managing workplace policies, or partnering with your safety team, the Safety for the Human Resource Professional Certificate gives you the knowledge to help reduce risk, improve compliance, and contribute to a safer workplace.
This Course is Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC)
The Advanced Safety Certificate helps you strengthen the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that influence behavior, earn buy-in, and create a stronger safety culture. By taking this course, you’re on your way to completing your ASC.
This course is part of the
Safety Leadership Certificate (SLC)
The National Safety Council Safety Leadership Certificate (SLC) helps safety professionals, supervisors, and organizational leaders develop the leadership skills needed to build stronger safety programs and improve workplace safety performance.