Safety Certificates

Advance your safety knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on your organization with the Oklahoma Safety Council’s professional safety certificate programs. Whether you’re new to safety or an experienced practitioner, OSC offers nationally recognized and industry-respected certificates designed to support every stage of your safety career. Email info@oksafety.org to get registered or for more information on any of the courses below.

Advanced Safety certificate (ASC)

The Advanced Safety Certificate® (ASC) is designed for safety professionals who already understand basic safety rules and regulations and are ready to take the next step. Once you know what the regulations are, this program helps you learn how to lead people and apply safety practices every day.

This nationally recognized program focuses on building leadership and communication skills that help you become a more effective safety leader. You will learn how to influence others, improve safety culture, and create real change throughout your organization.

The ASC moves beyond compliance and teaches practical, real-world skills. Participants learn how to solve problems, coach employees, and work with leadership to make safety a shared responsibility across the organization. This program gives you the tools and confidence to strengthen leadership skills, improve safety culture, and make lasting improvements that protect employees every day.

Ideal for: Safety managers, safety coordinators, HR managers responsible for safety, safety directors, and other professionals who lead or support workplace safety programs.

How to Earn an Advanced Safety Certificate

Complete the required POSH course and 5.2 CEUs of any of the elective courses listed below to earn your Advanced Safety Certificate.

Required:
POSH (Principles of Occupational Safety & Health) – 2.6 CEUs/4 days

Electives (Complete 5.2 CEUs/8 days):

Effective Safety Management Practices (ESMP) I – 1.3 CEUs/2 days
Effective Safety Management Practices (ESMP) II – 1.3 CEUs/2 days
Safety Training Methods – 2.6 CEUs/4 days
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene – 2.6 CEUs/4 days
Ergonomics: Managing for Results – 0.65 CEUs/ 1day
Job Safety Analysis – 0.65 CEUs/1 day
Safety Inspections – 0.65 CEUs/1 day
Incident Investigation – 0.65 CEUs/1 day
Team Safety – 0.65 CEUs/1 day
Risk Assessment Workshop – 0.65 CEUs/1day
Industrial Hygiene Basics – 0.65 CEUs/1day

Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH)

The Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) certification program is intended to give the health and safety professional comprehensive knowledge of workplace hazards and an understanding of OSHA regulatory standards. These real-world courses help students immediately apply what they have learned within their own organizations. Some of these courses can be applied toward the advanced level certification (CSHO). The SSH allows students to concentrate their training on either Construction or General Industry building their knowledge base focused on their career.

Choose the industry that fits your needs.

General industry

Required:

OSHA 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry

Electives (choose 3 courses):

OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry
OSHA 510 OSHA Standards for Construction
OSHA 521 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards

Construction

Required:

OSHA 510 OSHA Standards for Construction

Electives (choose 3 courses):

OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction Industry
OSHA 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

The Oklahoma Safety Council is not an OSHA Training Institute Education Center but serves as a Host-Training Organization for The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO)

If you are ready and committed to moving beyond the Safety & Health Specialist certificate, becoming a CSHO is perfect for you. A Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) is a nationally recognized program focusing on safety and health regulations and interpretations, training requirements, employee safety and involvement, workers rights and responsibilities, employer accountability, program development and implementation. This certificate program will 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 are committed to your industry.

Choose the industry that fits your needs.

General industry

Required:

OSHA 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 2455 Safety and Health Management
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards

Electives (choose 2 courses):

OSHA 501 Trainer Course for General Industry
OSHA 510 OSHA Standards for Construction
OSHA 521 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

Construction

Required:

OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry
OSHA 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2455 Safety and Health Management
OSHA 3015 Excavation and Trenching
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

Electives (choose 2 courses):

OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction Industry
OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space Entry
OSHA 3085 Principles of Scaffolding

Safety, Health, & Environmental Professional (SHEP)

Earn this nationally recognized certificate after completing your CSHO certificate. The SHEP requires a CSHO certificate, one Environmental course, one Risk Management course, and one elective course.

Safety & Health

Required:

CSHO General Industry
CSHO Construction

Environmental

Required:

EHSM 6036 Introduction to Environmental Compliance and Management

Electives (choose 1):

EHSM 7900 24-Hour Hazwhoper
EHSM 7901 40-Hour Hazwoper

Risk Management

Required:

RMSM 6010 Safety, Health, and Environmental Risk Management (SHERM) Principles

Safety for the supervisor certificate

The Safety for the Supervisor Certificate is designed for individuals stepping into their first leadership or supervisory role. While participants may not carry a formal safety title, they play a critical role in ensuring safe work practices are followed and safety programs are successful.

This course emphasizes essential leadership and management principles, helping supervisors understand their safety responsibilities and confidently lead their teams in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

Course Includes:

Supervisor roles and responsibilities related to safety
Building and sustaining a strong safety culture
Injury reporting and basic incident investigation
Effective coaching and communication skills
Overview of key regulatory requirements, including:
Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
Lockout/Tagout
Emergency Action Plans
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
And other applicable safety standards

Ideal for: New supervisors, team leads, and frontline leaders

Member Investment: $239

Non-Member Investment: $341

Safety for the Human Resource (HR) Professional certificate

The human resource professional is becoming increasingly involved in workplace safety. HR professionals should understand basic information, regulations and requirements, concepts and techniques involved in workplace safety and security.

This certificate course is intended for HR professionals whether you are new to safety, responsible for safety, or working with the safety department. The topics and depth of coverage will help HR professionals recognize and understand the basics of safety regulations and other important safety considerations that apply to their organizations. By completing this certificate, attendees will be prepared to recognize areas of regulatory and financial safety risk, plus come away with a road map to address shortcomings in their current safety program.

Course Includes:

Recordkeeping Basics

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) log requirements and the relationship between log and workers compensation
And other types of recordkeeping

OSHA

Scope/purpose
First aid/Bloodborne pathogens – when and where training is required
Chemical hazard communication – program requirements and common pitfalls
Basics on Lockout/tagout, Fall protection, and Confined space
Personal protective equipment/Loud noise
Electrical safety
Forklift operator requirements

Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Requirements

Reduction of Risk in the Workplace

Recognition of ergonomics risk factors and basic solutions
Workplace violence prevention
Drug and alcohol testing
Emergency plans, evacuation, and fire prevention
Workplace driving policy
Safety committees

Ideal for: HR Professionals who are newly involved in workplace safety, those responsible for managing their safety programs

Member Investment: $399

Non-Member Investment: $570

Certified for occupational safety managers™ (COSM)

Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers™ (COSM) As safety professionals move along in their career path, they need training designed for a high-level safety manager. Therefore, the COSS administration has developed the Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers™ (COSM) program. All safety managers need to understand the abilities required to become great executive-level safety managers. This session, therefore, is a critical step in understanding how to progress to a higher level as a safety professional. For participants who are currently at an executive-level safety manager position, this session can assist in identifying competencies that need to be strengthened.

THE COSM® VIRTUAL PROGRAM IS UNIQUE

COSM® Topics Include:

Essentials of Safety Management
Strategic Planning & Evaluating for Safety Success
Managing Risk & Safety Finance
Communicating the Safety Message
Injury Management, Incentives and Discipline

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE Upon successfully completing the program, you will obtain your National Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM®) designation. COSS® has sought the stamp of approval from third party organizations that help customers sort out the best from the rest. COSS® has received national recognition from a variety of organizations. All course materials will be transmitted to the student electronically through the class portal. Students who pass virtual COSS and COSM will only receive a digital course certificate.

In order to receive the final COSM certificate you must meet the following criteria:

Attendance in the full 40-hour course
Turn in all completed assignments.

Pre-requisite: Students must have a minimum of 2 years of safety, health, and environmental work experience.

Participation in the course will require the following:

Computer with reliable internet access (laptop and/or desktop computer is required).
Preference: Dual monitor set up or use of multiple devices (e.g., computer and mobile device) (System not compatible with Surface Pro)
Web browser
Webcam and microphone
Zoom Video Conferencing
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Basic computing skills are required (Note: Refunds will not be issued due to a student’s inability to function in the virtual training setting)

Member Investment: $1,999.00

Non-Member Investment: $2,599.00

certified for occupational safety specialist (COSS)

Virtual COSS® courses are offered in real-time during live classes with expert COSS® Instructors. The week-long course features the same innovative and rigorous curriculum as our in-person COSS® training with digital coursework that includes daily compliance moments and proctored exams.

Students will participate in a live 6-hour online session via Zoom Video Conferencing Monday-Friday. Live sessions being at 8:00 am CST. After each session Monday through Thursday, students can work on their own time to complete daily exercises and readings. On the final day, students will participate in an additional 2-hour Zoom session to complete final graded activities including the final exam, final compliance moment and safety presentation. (Course typically ends around 4:30-5:00 pm CST.)

Participation in the course will require the following:

Computer with reliable internet access (laptop and/or desktop computer is required).
- Preference: Dual monitor set up or use of multiple devices (e.g., computer and mobile device) (System not compatible with Surface Pro)
Web browser
Webcam and microphone
Zoom Video Conferencing
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Basic computing skills are required (Note: Refunds will not be issued due to a student’s inability to function in the virtual training setting).
Email address for the student (required to be included at the time of registration.)

THE COSS® VIRTUAL PROGRAM IS UNIQUE Not only will you learn how to read and understand the OSHA 1910 and 1926 Code of Federal Regulations and help your company avoid OSHA citations that cost millions of dollars, but more importantly, by learning how to work safely on a job site you can teach your employees and coworkers how to eliminate the risk of fatalities and near misses. Almost 85% of COSS® graduates responding to a survey indicated that since taking COSS®, their company’s injury rate and/or OSHA recordables have decreased by as much as 25%, and others attest to as much as a 100% decrease! The class also addresses the psychology of safety, the true cost of an accident, hazard recognition, how to start a health and safety program, behavior-based safety, and much more.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE Upon successfully completing the program, you will obtain your National Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) designation. COSS® has sought the stamp of approval from third party organizations that help customers sort out the best from the rest. COSS® has received national recognition from a variety of organizations. All course materials will be transmitted to the student electronically via email or through the class portal. Students who pass virtual COSS and COSM will only receive a digital course certificate.

PREREQUISITES The only prerequisite for the COSS program is a high school diploma or equivalent. Each class has a mix of non-experienced, first-time safety personnel as well as safety professionals who have been in the safety field for over 20 years. Regardless of the number of years of experience you have in safety, everyone leaves the COSS® Virtual class with a wealth of knowledge!

Member Investment: $1,799

Non-Member Investment: $2,299