Why become a COSS?
In today's fast paced and diverse workplace, the need for qualified people in the field that are trained in the basic essentials of safety and health, leadership, communication, and regulatory requirements is great. The Safety Council's COSS program is a solution to the increasing need for qualified safety professionals.

"The Safety Council's COSS program provides the quickest
return on investment (ROI) of any program of its type."

"I took the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist course in July 2002. The course was very informative and helpful. I took with me knowledge that will enhance my safety career. I am an OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee at the Louisiana Department of Labor-Workplace Safety Section. I recommend anyone who is working in the safety field take this course with the Safety Council. The course is worth it's weight in gold." -Belinda Poche, Louisiana Department of Labor

Who should attend:

• newly appointed safety professionals
  
• safety professionals who wish to learn how CFR's 1910 and 1926 relate
  
• first line supervisors who oversee multi-employer worksites

What you can expect to learn

Safety Specialist Skills
Skills the COSS can expect to learn or enhance:
• Job planning
• Hazard analysis
• Job safety analysis
• How to conduct effective safety meetings and briefings
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Pre-job planning

Safety Specialist Essentials
The COSS must have a good working understanding of the essential safety programs that are common to most all business and industry. Some of the topics covered are:
• Hazard communication
• Competent person requirements
• Fall protection
• Hearing conservation
• Common injuries and hazards

Safety Specialist Roles
The role of the COSS will vary from setting to setting, but the COSS program will help to prepare safety coordinators for all types of application. You will gain experience in:
• Effective safety committees
• Delivering safety training
• Accident investigations
• Worker’s compensation claims
• Safety rules & regulations
• Emergency response plans
• Evaluating effectiveness
• Developing a written safety plan

Format & Investment
Course Code: 12COSS

Course Length: 5-eight hour days (40 hours)

Course Format:
• The COSS course consists of 40 hours packed with learning.

• Case studies are used extensively to bring learning objectives into focus.

• Speakers are brought in from OSHA and other government agencies to enhance the learning experience.

• There are two hours of testing and certification at the end of the program.

Investment:
Non-Member Price: $2,199 per person

Member Price: $1,699 per person

Cancellation: 7 weekdays

UPCOMING CLASS DATES:

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