44-hour Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Program

1. About the Program

The 44-hour Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Program is a General Industry program designed for safety specialists, coordinators, and employees with safety responsibilities. The program develops the practical knowledge and skills needed to support and strengthen an organization’s safety and health program, including assisting with the implementation of safety initiatives and supporting safer workplace operations.

2. Program Objective

The objective of the program is to develop the knowledge and skills needed to assist safety managers and others responsible for implementing an organization’s safety and health program, and to support the establishment and management of an effective safety and health program.

3. Training Benefits and Advantages

The program helps participants to:
• build a solid foundation in occupational safety and health;
• recognize workplace hazards and support appropriate hazard-control measures;
• support the implementation of safety and health initiatives;
• develop practical knowledge in key workplace safety areas;
• strengthen their ability to support an organization’s safety and health program.

4. Who Is the Program Designed For?

The program is designed for safety specialists, safety coordinators, and employees with safety responsibilities who are responsible for implementing or supporting their organization’s safety and health program.

5. Who Can Participate?

Employees and professionals with occupational safety and health responsibilities who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to assist with the implementation and management of workplace safety and health programs may participate.

6. Main Topics / Course Outline

The program consists of the following 8 required courses:

1. 700 – Introduction to Safety Management

2. 705 – Hazard Communication Program

3. 709 – Personal Protective Equipment

4. 710 – Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

5. 711 – Introduction to Ergonomics

6. 714 – Fall Protection Program

7. 715 – Electrical Safety Basics

8. 717 – Emergency Action Plans

7. Training Duration: 44 hours

8. Training Delivery

The official OSHAcademy program is provided online and at the learner’s own pace. The program provides access to the training materials, including study guides, knowledge check activities, course activities, and resources.

9. Training Language

The official course content is provided by OSHAcademy. The language used for delivery by G&I Training Academy is determined according to the applicable training arrangement.

10. Assessment and Examination

After studying the course material and completing the knowledge check activities, students can take the course exam. Course exams consist of multiple-choice questions selected from OSHAcademy’s question bank.

• Exams vary from 10 to 50 questions depending on the course content;
• Most exams contain 20 questions;
• Students have two hours to complete the exam;
• The exam is open-book;
• A minimum score of 70% is required to pass;
• If a student fails, the final exam may be retaken up to three times within a 48-hour period.

11. Certificate

According to OSHAcademy’s official program information, the certificate package for the 44-hour Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Program includes:

• Program Certificate;
• Course Certificates;
• Training Record Card;
• Transcript.

The program certificate documents completion of the formal course of study. OSHAcademy states that its certificates do not certify an individual as a qualified safety professional or trainer.

IACET

All 8 required courses in the 44-hour Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Program are identified by OSHAcademy as eligible for optional IACET CEUs.

Official Source

OSHAcademy – 44-hour Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Program