This Construction Safety Manager Certificate is an indication to employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies, and the courts that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a level of proficiency expected of a professional who is capable of working with little or no supervision while managing the safety programs, policies, and procedures common to the construction industry.

Creating a safety culture, especially in construction, can be difficult. This course will provide the tools necessary to implement proper safety training and an effective safety program. Students will learn how to understand and interpret regulations, avoid civil and criminal liability, increase worker morale, reduce workers comp rates and most importantly, minimize or eliminate injuries wherever construction activities may occur. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.

Our Certified Safety Manager: Construction (CSMC) Certificate will allow you to do the following:

• Study of primary, OSHA required, workplace safety topics
• Information to qualify you as a safety expert and manager
• Learn training methodologies that change the way your employees work
• Save money by developing your own safety programs
• Avoid civil and criminal liability for accidents and injuries
• Determine proper interpretation and application of OSHA regulations
• Establish acceptable analysis and documentation of workplace hazards
• Manage workplace safety inspections and audits
• Investigate, analyze and document workplace accidents and root cause analysis
• Create and manage a successful safety culture using the latest behavior modification techniques

Prerequisites and Authorization:

The CSMC is a foundational course which requires no prerequisites; however, prior knowledge of workplace safety is highly recommended. Upon completion, a CSMC is authorized to teach the following courses by NASP. Click here for details.

Recertification:

A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $395.

Non-discrimination Policy:

NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination.