PSMMM - Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers
Course Description
LSU Professional Development in partnership with the Alliance Safety Council offers you the opportunity to attend the Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM) program. As safety professionals move along in their career path they are in need of training designed for a high-level safety manager. This advanced level safety program is offered in five 8-hour modules. This unique 40-hour, five-day program is designed to build core competencies in the field of safety management. It examines current thinking and explores “cutting edge” principles regarding safety theory as well as the application of these principles to safety related knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively manage safety departments in organizations. Instructional elements of the program are based on application and reinforcement that build on each other.
Prerequisite: Have a minimum of two (2) years of safety, health and environmental work experience
Course Format Options:
- Classroom courses - students will participate in classes held in-person at LSU from 8:00AM- 5:00PM Monday-Friday.
- Live Online courses - students will participate in a live 8-hour online session via Zoom video conferencing Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00PM CST
- Participation in the course will require the following (Classroom and Live Online):
- Computer with reliable Internet access (Laptops, tablets and desktop computers only.)
- Preference: Dual monitor setup or use of multiple devices (computer and mobile device)
- Web browser
- Webcam and Microphone
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Computer with reliable Internet access (Laptops, tablets and desktop computers only.)
Program participants will, among meeting other key objectives, learn to develop strategies for achieving safety-related goals in business environments by:
- Developing clear objectives, goals, strategies and measures for integrating health safety and environment into the culture of the organization
- Creating specific methods for promoting occupational health, safety and environmental program initiatives to organizational decision makers by developing and communicating the safety message
- Developing a comprehensive safety management system that is capable of assuring that overall safety, by whatever measure is improved in the organization
- Understanding different aspects of risk and learning how to effectively manage these risks
- Explore various techniques for preventing accidents, along with managing accidents and claims
- Essentials of Safety Management
- Strategic Planning & Evaluating for Safety Success
- Managing Risk & Safety Finances
- Communicating the Safety Message
- Injury Management, Incentives & Discipline
For more information about this course, email Answers or call 833-280-5634.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM) : Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers
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