CERTIFICATE for SAFETY MANAGERS
The newest addition to the growing number of safety management programs in the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist ( COSS ) family , COSM is an advanced , executive-level safety program consisting of five 8-hour sessions . Once students have completed all five sessions and meet the prerequisites outlined below , they receive the COSM credential .
Outline of Session Topics
Essentials of Safety Management
+ Explore the scope and function of the Safety ‘ Position ’ according to established health and safety entities such as ASSE ’ s ANSI standard Z590.2
+ Assess personal competencies within the categories of foundation , core , technical and professional and executive abilities
+ Understand the importance and process for developing a training plan to increase competencies
Strategic Planning & Evaluating for Safety Success
+ Assess their organization ’ s maturity by auditing their organization ’ s Safety Management System ( SMS )
+ Learn the importance of benchmarking quality safety systems , such as TQM , ANSI Z10 , and OHSAS 18001 , for creating their own organization ’ s strategic safety plan
+ Realize the importance of utilizing leading indicators as well as lagging indicators in evaluating your safety system ’ s success
+ Become familiar with self-inspection checklists & OSHA audit forms that will help safety managers evaluate an organization ’ s safety system ’ s strengths and weaknesses
Managing Risks & Safety Finances
+ Explore accident causation theories
+ Identify sources and types of risk
+ Learn to analyze measure and manage your organization ’ s risks using ‘ take home ’ tools
+ Use computer-based tools designed to measure risk and budget for safety
Injury Management , Incentives & Discipline
+ Recognize the benefits of a comprehensive IDMS
+ Realize how discipline plays a strategic role in providing a safe environment
+ Learn what leading indicators are and how they work to improve safety incentive and recognition programs and increase employee satisfaction
Communicating the Safety Message
+ Learn to present to high-level executives
+ Explore the critical steps to a great performance
+ Explore methods to improve your safety communication
+ Create and present a one-minute ‘ elevator pitch ’
Prerequisites
In order to recieve the final COSM certificate you must meet the following criteria :
+ Complete all 40 hours of training
+ Turn in all assignments
+ Have a minimum of two years of safety , health or environmental work experience .
Investment : $ 1,899 Member / $ 2,499 Non- Member Course Dates : Apr 3-7
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