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Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)


Days of Training (Classroom Learning)


5

 

Overview


Students will learn Safety Coordinator Knowledge. The heart of the COSS program is the solid foundation built on learning to read and apply the OSHA safety and training requirements in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

 

Pre-requisite(s)


There are no prerequisites listed for this course.

 

Lessons



Lesson 1



Safety Specialist Knowledge

OSHA 300 requirements
State specific safety requirements
Coordinating multiple worksites
Citations & penalties
Multi-Employer Rule


Lesson 2



Safety Specialist Essential

Hazard communication
Competent person requirements
Fall protection
Hearing conservation
Common injuries and hazards


Lesson 3



Safety Specialist Skills

Job planning
Hazard analysis
Job safety analysis
How to conduct effective safety meetings and briefings
Leadership
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Pre-job planning


Lesson 4



Safety Specialist Roles

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