Safety and HealtH CertifiCate ProgramS

1 Pacific northwest O s h A E D U CATION CENTER Training Institute Education Centers safe workplaces, sustainable environments University of Washington Safety and HealtH CertifiCate ProgramS for General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Emergency Response professionals at all levels of experience. CONTINUING EDUCATION ProgramS . DEPART M ENT OF ENVIRON M ENTAL AN D OCCUPATIONAL HealtH SCIENCES. s c h o ol of p u b l i c h e a lt h n U n i v e r s i t y of Wa s h i ngton P a cif ic N o rt h w e s t osha E d u c at i o n C e nt e r CertifiCate ProgramS safe workplaces, sustainable environments About us The Pacific Northwest osha Education Center has provided the highest quality Safety and HealtH training to individuals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska since 1995, and is the only osha -authorized training center in Region 10. Our expert instructors provide engaging standards- based, osha -authorized training designed to reduce and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

2 Students gain skills and competence in osha policies and procedures, and best practices for Safety and HealtH in their workplace. CertifiCate ProgramS The Pacific Northwest osha Education Center offers seven Safety and HealtH CertifiCate ProgramS for employees in a variety of industries. Whether you are an experienced Safety professional looking for specialization, or new to the field of occupational Safety and HealtH , we have a CertifiCate program for you. Each CertifiCate has up to seven required courses selected by industry experts and our experienced instructors. Advanced CertifiCate ProgramS include elective courses, allowing you to tailor your education to your workplace or career goals. Our CertifiCate ProgramS prepare graduates for a successful career in occupational Safety and HealtH by providing the most up-to-date content, best practices from recognized industry leaders, and a strong foundation in osha policies and procedures. To Apply Visit Pay the $95 application fee Submit your Safety experience form if required for your program Register for courses 2 Photos, front cover: AdobeStock_Vasily Smirnov; page 3: Svisio/iStock/Thinkstock Benefits of an osha Safety & HealtH CertifiCate Advance your career with marketable skills and knowledge, such as the ability to develop injury and illness prevention ProgramS and provide cost effective solutions Create a safer workplace environment for yourself, your employees, and your co-workers Choose elective courses that fit the needs of your workplace and career goals Gain confidence and knowledge about osha standards and best practices from the only osha -authorized training center in the region Apply your previously completed osha courses towards CertifiCate completion, and receive discounts on any courses taken after graduation For more information or to register for a course see: 3.

3 Pacific Northwest osha Education Center Certificates No Experience Required Are you just starting out in the field of HealtH and Safety ? The three certificates listed on pages 4 5 do not require previous experience. 1 Occupational Hygiene Awareness CertifiCate 138 contact hours; CEUs For individuals interested or involved in industrial hygiene, and those responsible for worker HealtH . Provides a basic framework for exposure assessment and control methods and osha regulations. Essential for those new to the occupational Safety and HealtH field who have been assigned duties in worker HealtH or have industrial hygiene technical responsibilities. Required Courses osha 511 osha Standards for General Industry osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 2015 Hazardous Materials osha 2225 Respiratory Protection osha 2255 Principles of Ergonomics osha 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry 2 Safety & HealtH Leadership CertifiCate : Construction 92 contact hours; CEUs Intended for those with supervisory or leadership responsibilities in the construction industry.

4 Provides general information on the Safety and HealtH regulatory framework in construction. Required Courses osha 510 osha Standards for Construction osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 7500 Introduction to Safety & HealtH Management osha 7845 Recordkeeping Rule SUPER Supervisory Safety and HealtH Duties Elective Courses (select 1). First Aid/CPR (or current card). osha 7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation 4. For more information or to register for a course see: 3 Safety & HealtH Leadership CertifiCate : General Industry 92 contact hours; CEUs Intended for those with supervisory or leadership responsibilities in general industry. Provides general information on the Safety and HealtH regulatory framework in general industry. Required Courses osha 511 osha Standards for General Industry osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 7500 Introduction to Safety & HealtH Management osha 7845 Recordkeeping Rule SUPER Supervisory Safety and HealtH Duties Elective Courses (select 1).

5 First Aid/CPR (or current card). osha 7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation Photos, clockwise from top right: Dawn Jones Redstone/ Oregon Trades Women; 5. AdobeStock_Minerva Studio; Vitaliy Hrabar/Hemera Pacific Northwest osha Education Center Advanced Certificates We offer four advanced Safety & HealtH specialist certificates in construction, general industry, maritime, and emergency response. They are listed on pages 6 9. 1 Construction Safety & HealtH Specialist CertifiCate 138 144 contact hours; CEUs, depending on electives chosen The purpose of this CertifiCate is to provide a grounding in regulations relevant to the construction industry for advanced HealtH and Safety practitioners. This coursework prepares professionals to become authorized osha Outreach Trainers for osha 10- and 30-hour Construction Safety training. Applicants must have a least five years of construction Safety experience. Required Courses osha 510 osha Standards for Construction osha 500 Trainer Course in osha Standards for Construction osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 3015 Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics osha 3115 Fall Protection Elective Courses (select 1).

6 osha 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry osha 3095 Electrical Standards osha 2055 Cranes in Construction 6. 2 General Industry Safety & HealtH Specialist CertifiCate 170 176 contact hours; 15 CEUs, depending on electives chosen The purpose of this CertifiCate is to provide a grounding in regulations relevant to general industry for advanced Safety and HealtH practitioners. This coursework prepares professionals to become authorized osha . Outreach Trainers for osha 10- and 30-hour General Industry Safety training. Applicants must have at least five years of general industry Safety experience. Required Courses osha 511 osha Standards for General Industry osha 501 Trainer Course in osha Standards for General Industry osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 2045 Machinery & Machinery Guarding Standards osha 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Elective Courses (select 1). osha 2015 Hazardous Materials osha 2225 Respiratory Protection osha 2255 Principles of Ergonomics Photos: page 6: Eyecandy Images; above: ndoeljindoel/iStock/Thinkstock 7.

7 Pacific Northwest osha Education Center Advanced Certificates 3 Maritime Safety & HealtH Specialist CertifiCate 138 144 contact hours; CEUs, depending on elective chosen Our Maritime Safety & HealtH Specialist CertifiCate is for individuals interested in gaining expertise in maritime industry Safety and HealtH and taking a key set of skills to their place of employment. Individuals who complete the CertifiCate program will be authorized as a Maritime Industry Outreach Trainer to conduct the 10- and 30-hour courses for Shipyard Employment, Marine Terminals, or Longshoring operations. Applicants must have 3 years industry experience in ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, marine terminals, or longshoring AND 2 years Safety and HealtH experience in any industry. Required Courses osha 5410 osha Standards for the Maritime Industry osha 5400 Trainer Course in osha Standards for the Maritime Industry osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry osha 3115 Fall Protection Elective Courses (select 1).

8 osha 2255 Principles of Ergonomics osha 2225 Respiratory Protection osha 3095 Electrical Standards 8 Photos: above: donvictorio/iStock/Thinkstock; page 9: FEMA. 4 Emergency Safety Specialist CertifiCate to contact hours depending on courses chosen;. to ceU. This CertifiCate program provides a solid foundation in Safety for Safety Officers, Assistant Safety Officers, and other positions in an incident command structure. This CertifiCate program is intended to augment training taken through feMa in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the Safety of workers participating in all phases of an incident response. Applicants must complete , , and through prior to enrolling in the final Emergency Safety Officer Course. Note: FEMA courses can be taken online. Required Courses General standards course, select one of: osha 510 osha Standards for Construction osha 511 osha Standards for General Industry osha 5410 osha Standards for the Maritime Industry osha 6000 Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies osha 521 osha Guide to Industrial Hygiene osha 7505 introduction to incident (accident) investigation emergency Safety Officer course Elective Courses (choose 3).

9 This program has an extensive selection of electives, please visit for a full list of options. 9. Pacific Northwest osha Education Center Frequently Asked Questions What are the standards for admission to the CertifiCate ProgramS ? Participants must currently hold, or be seeking, a position that includes some responsibility for HealtH and Safety in construction, general industry, maritime, or emergency response. Some ProgramS require 5 years of experience. How much does it cost? Prices for individual courses vary. Discounts are available for government employees, osha employees, full-time college or vocational school students, and individuals who attend courses in groups of 2 or more.". In what order should I take classes? Most certificates have no required order for enrolling in courses. However, for students new to Safety , we recommend taking osha 510. or osha 511 first, as they are a good introduction to osha Standards. Trainer courses have prerequisites ( , osha 510 must be taken prior to osha 500).

10 Keep this in mind when enrolling in an advanced program. What constitutes successful completion of courses? The individual courses have graded tests or activities that must be passed with an 80% score or better. In order to receive credit for a course, participants must be present for the entire duration of the course. How long does it take to complete CertifiCate requirements? Participants can complete a CertifiCate in as little as one year. However, once you start a CertifiCate program, you have three years to complete all courses. Certificates do not expire. Can courses I have already taken count toward the CertifiCate ? Courses that have been taken at an osha -authorized training center within 4 years of your application date can be counted toward a CertifiCate . Can I take courses from other training agencies? Up to two osha -numbered courses from other osha Education Centers can be applied to your CertifiCate . The course(s) must be completed within the four-year deadline, and our office must receive a copy of your CertifiCate of completion for the course(s) in order for you to receive credit toward the CertifiCate .