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.
Choose the track that matches your role, or complete all three to expand your leadership skills across every level of your organization. Each track combines practical training with nationally recognized courses that support professional development and many industry certification requirements.
Safety Practitioner Track
The Safety Practitioner Track is designed for professionals who develop and implement workplace safety programs. It’s ideal for those responsible for policies and procedures, employee training, compliance, and incident investigations.
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in Construction (Online)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in General Industry (Online)
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA #510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- OSHA #511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Supervisor Track
The Supervisor Track is designed for frontline leaders who influence workplace safety every day. Learn how to strengthen safety leadership, recognize hazards, engage employees, and build a safer work environment.
Required Courses
- Supervisor Safety Development Program (In Person)
- Supervisor Impairment Training (Online)
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in Construction (Online)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in General Industry (Online)
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA #510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- OSHA #511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Management Track
The Management Track is designed for executives, managers, and senior leaders responsible for setting the direction of workplace safety programs. It focuses on strategic leadership, employee engagement, and creating an environment where safety supports organizational performance.
Required Course
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in Construction (Online)
- Advanced Safety Orientation for Managers and Supervisors in General Industry (Online)
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA #510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- OSHA #511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry