CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences PACIFIC NORTHWEST OSHA Education Center safe workplaces, sustainable environments 7 Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate 7 Safety & Health Certificate Programs Construction Safety & Health Specialist Certificate General Industry Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: Construction Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: General Industry Maritime Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Disaster Site Worker Safety & Health Specialist Certificate University of Washington school of public health
Seven Safety & Health Certificates The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center offers seven different certificates for individuals interested in an additional way to advance their knowledge and skill in focused areas of workplace safety. Each certificate has up to seven required core courses, selected by industry experts and our experienced trainers. The courses reflect up-to-date content needed by safety professionals. In addition, some certificate programs include an elective course that more specifically relates to a professional s workplace or career goals. Certificates offer training for individuals who want solid grounding in OSHA regulatory compliance requirements and the complex occupational health and safety issues that confront businesses today. The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center certificates are an important indicator of professionalism and dedication to quality health and safety programs. Companies that employ our graduates obtain safety specialists who understand accident prevention techniques and who can provide cost-effective answers to regulatory requirements. There is a $95 application fee for each certificate (graduates receive discounts on other Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center classes). About Us Since 1995, the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center has been the only authorized OSHA training facility in the Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The Education Center offers high quality, standards-based training for the private and public sectors. An experienced team of OSHA-authorized instructors presents up-to-date federal and state safety and health regulations. Classes are held in Anchorage, AK; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and other cities by arrangement. Please go to osha.washington.edu and click on the OSHA catalog for more course information. 2 Cover photos, l to r: Cathy Schwartz, Venetia Runnion, Hemera Technologies/photos.com
new Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate Our new Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate is for individuals interested in industrial hygiene. This course of studies is essential for those new to the occupational health and safety field, who have been assigned duties in worker health and who have industrial hygiene technician responsibilities. The purpose of this certificate is to provide a basic framework for exposure assessment and control methods and OSHA regulations. No experience required. Cost: $3,780 138 contact hours; 13.8 CEUs Core courses (all 6 required) 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 Photos above, l to r: Tim McCaig/photos.com, Mike Willis, Marike Svoboda 3
Construction Safety & Health Specialist Certificate 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. Cost: $3,805 $3,845, depending on the elective courses chosen 138 144 contact hours; 13.8 14.4 CEUs Core Courses (all 5 required) OSHA 510 Standards for Construction OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Standards for Construction OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene OSHA 3115 Fall Protection Elective Courses (select 1) OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards OSHA 2055 Cranes in Construction (NEW Available 2014) 4 Photos above, l to r: Cathy Schwartz, Elizabeth Sharpe, thinkstockphotos.com
General Industry Safety & Health Specialist Certificate 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 Safety training. Applicants must have at least five years of general industry safety experience. Cost: $3,845 $3,885, depending on the elective courses chosen 170 176 contact hours; 14.4 15 CEUs Core Courses (all 5 required) OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Standards for General Industry OSHA 521 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 above, l to r: Elizabeth Sharpe, Gerry Croteau, Mike Willis 5
Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: Construction This certificate is intended for those with supervisory or leadership responsibilities in the construction industry. It provides general information on the health and safety regulatory framework in construction. No experience required. Cost: $2,535, depending on the elective courses chosen 92 contact hours; 9.2 CEUs Core Courses (all 5 required) OSHA 510 Standards for Construction OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety & Health Management OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Supervisory Safety and Health Duties Elective Courses (select 1) First Aid/CPR (or current card) OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: General Industry This certificate program provides information on the health and safety regulatory framework for those with supervisory or leadership responsibilities in the general industry sector. No experience required. Cost: $2,535, depending on the elective courses chosen 92 contact hours; 9.2 CEUs Core Courses (all 5 required) OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety & Health Management OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Supervisory Safety and Health Duties Elective Courses (select 1) First Aid/CPR (or current card) OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation 6
new Maritime Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Our new Maritime Safety & Health Specialist Certificate is for those with three years industry experience in ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, marine terminals, or longshoring AND at least two years of occupational safety and health experience in any industry. This certificate prepares participants to become authorized OSHA Maritime Safety and Health Trainers for the 10- and 30-hour courses for Shipyards, Marine Terminals, or Longshore operations. Cost: $3,805 $3,885, depending on the elective courses chosen 138 144 contact hours; 13.8 14.4 CEUs Core courses (all 5 required) 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 Electives (select 1) OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards Photos above, l to r: thinkstockphotos.com, thinkstockphotos.com, 36clicks/photos.com 7
Disaster Site Worker Safety & Health Specialist Certificate The purpose of this certificate is to provide basic regulatory information for disaster site responders or people responsible for disaster site management. An applicant must be a current OSHA Construction or General Industry Trainer, have three years of safety and health training experience, and have completed the 40-hour HAZWOPER course. Because the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is often involved in disaster response activities, three FEMA courses are required for this certificate. These courses are short, free, and available on-line (fema.gov/is/nims.aspx). They may completed at any time. Email the FEMA course completion certificates to ce@uw.edu and we will apply them to your certificate record. In addition, this certificate requires documentation of a current First Aid/CPR card, which can be obtained through the Red Cross (www.redcross.org/take-a-class) or 1-800-RED-CROSS). Please email us a copy of your current First Aid/CPR card to apply to your certificate record. Cost: $2,060 $2,585, depending on the elective courses chosen 88 110 contact hours; 8.8 11 CEUs Core Courses (all 7 required) OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Train-the-Trainer First Aid/CPR (current card) FEMA IS 100.B Introduction to Incident Command (Free) FEMA IS 230.C Fundamentals of Emergency Management (Free) FEMA IS 700.A National Incident Management System (Free) Elective Courses (select 1) OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry OSHA 7105 Evacuation & Emergency Planning 8
Frequently Asked Questions What are the standards for admission to the certificate programs? Participants must currently be working in construction or general industry in a position that includes some responsibility for health and safety. Some certificates have additional requirements (i.e., five years of experience in safety and health). 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 (i.e., OSHA 510 must be taken prior to taking OSHA 500). What constitutes successful completion of courses? The individual courses have graded tests or activities that must be passed with an 80% score or better. Students are required to complete all required courses and one elective to receive a certificate. Certificates do not expire. How long does it take to complete certificate requirements? Participants can complete a certificate as quickly as one year. However, once you start a certificate program, you have three years to complete all courses. Can courses I have already taken count toward the certificate? Courses that have been taken up to four years prior to your date of application 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 of the course(s) in order for you to receive credit toward the certificate. continued on next page 9
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) May I substitute similar training for one of the certificate courses? No, we do not allow substitutions for the required courses. Can I apply for more than one certificate? Yes, you can. Core courses that have already been completed for another certificate do not need to be repeated. Electives cannot be counted toward more than one certificate. Can I get college credit for the courses I ve taken? At this time, the University of Washington does not offer college credit for OSHA courses. Where is my transcript kept? The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center keeps student records, course tests, and transcripts on file in our offices. You can also access your current course schedule, including courses completed, via your online account at osha.washington.edu. Can I apply my courses and certificate to ABIH for Certificate Maintenance Points? American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification Maintenance and Certified Safety Professional Refresher Points can be obtained for OSHA courses. Please view ABIH and/or BCSP websites for credit criteria. 10 Photos above, l to r: Stockbyte/photos.com, Mike Willis, Marc Beaudreau
Application phone: 800-326-7568 or 206-685-3089 fax: 206-685-3872 email: ce@uw.edu web: osha.washington.edu A non-refundable $95 application fee per certificate can be paid by check or credit card. Please select the certificate for which you are applying: Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate Construction Safety & Health Specialist Certificate General Industry Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: Construction Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: General Industry Maritime Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Disaster Site Worker Safety & Health Specialist Certificate (Mr/Ms) Name Job title Organization Address City State Zip Daytime phone Fax Email What certifications, degrees, or work-related training do you have? You must list five years of cumulative safety experience for the Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site Worker certificates. You may apply online at osha.washington.edu or mail this form to: Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center, University of Washington 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, #100; Seattle, WA 98105-6099 11
7 Photos, l to r: Noah Seixas, Jon Sharpe, thinkstockphotos.com Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences PACIFIC NORTHWEST OSHA Education Center Box 354695 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, #100 Seattle, WA 98105-6099 University of Washington school of public health