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What is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)?
A person
in the safety and health field that coordinates the successful
implementation of corporate safety and health plans,
coordinates and maybe even conducts safety and health
training, and provides support to safety and training
managers. You can
visit the COSS web site by
clicking here
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 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 COSS program is a solution to the increasing need for
qualified safety professionals.
Who
should attend:
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Newly appointed safety professionals
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Safety professionals who wish to learn how CFR's
1910 and 1926 relate
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First line supervisors who oversee multi-employer
worksites
Format:
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The COSS course consists of 40 hours packed with
learning.
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Case studies are used extensively to bring
learning objectives into focus.
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Speakers are brought in from OSHA and other
government agencies to enhance the learning experience.
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There are two hours of testing and certification
at the end of the program.
Graduating students also receive OSHA completion for 10-Hour
Construction Outreach and General Industry Safety Training, a $550
value.
For further information contact
sherrie@sunshinesafety.org
Testimonials:
"Taking the COSS class was a very rewarding educational
experience. The exchange of testimonials and knowledge was an
experience I will never forget."
Ruthie Harrison, Tropicana Products, Inc.
"The COSS training program is extreme added value for the
safety professional. The program delivers all that it claims and a
little bit more; all of that in a comfortable and effective
training style."
W.V. Jacob, FPL
"The COSS class was extremely informative and educational on all
levels! Most importantly it was delivered in a way that was
interesting, creative, and just plain fun. The instructor did an
excellent job by proving that safety is not only important, but
interesting."
Jim Leonard, Carpenter Contractors of America
"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...[it's] worth it's weight in gold."
Belinda Poche, Louisiana Department of Labor
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