Training certification, whether it is online or in the classroom, is only the first step toward becoming a qualified safety trainer within a company. You must do more. You may conduct safety training only after you are evaluated, certified, and authorized by your employer to do so. However, it's important for legal reasons that you meet specific criteria that enable the employer to justify certifying you as a qualified safety trainer within the company. To meet the qualifications of certification as a safety trainer in your company, you should:

• have the necessary knowledge, training, and experience, as determined by the employer, in the safety topics being trained;
• complete a "Safety Train-the-Trainer" program, which the 47-hour Construction Safety and Health Train-the-Trainer program satisfies;
• demonstrate the ability to develop and present training in a manner and in the language that is understood by employees;
• have your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) evaluated by an employer-appointed competent and qualified person;
• receive, from the employer, an official written certification as a qualified safety trainer.

The employer should appoint and formally certify that you have met their requirements as a qualified safety trainer. In effect, you become a certified safety trainer, but the scope of your certification is limited to the company. The certification is not national in scope.

Note: If you are interested in nationally recognized certification as a qualified safety professional/trainer, you need to meet certain experience, educational, and exam requirements from a credentialing organization like the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. The BCSP awards the Certified Instruction Trainer (CIT) to those who qualify.

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The 36-hour OSH Train-the-Trainer Program is designed for safety trainers who operate in a general industry setting. The 47-hour Construction Safety and Health Train-the-Trainer Program is designed for safety trainers who operate specifically in the construction industry.

OSHAcademy students that have already completed and paid for their training may qualify for a discounted price when purchasing a new program.

To determine if you qualify for a discount and how much the discount might be, our staff will need to evaluate your OSHAcademy transcript.

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When you complete one of our training programs, you're completing a recognized certificate program. Maximizing the benefits of your OSHAcademy training involves understanding their scope and utility. When you complete an OSHAcademy program, such as the 47-Hour Construction Safety and Health Train-the-Trainer program, you're not just learning about rules and regulations like the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 outreach courses. Instead, our comprehensive programs are designed to impart practical knowledge in creating effective safety and health programs, crucial for anyone transitioning into a role addressing construction safety management.

OSHAcademy programs cater to a range of professionals, from employees to supervisors and managers, offering insights into various occupational safety and health topics. They are also beneficial for those needing to prepare for the CHST, CSP, and CIT exam.

Once you complete and purchase certificates for one of our training programs, you can list it on your resume under the category of professional development. We cannot say our programs will guarantee you a job in the OSH field; however, they certainly will help you build knowledge. Obtaining a job in the OSH field depends on several factors, such as your job aspirations, experience in the field and how well you interview.