Construction Industry Courses

Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health American Council (OSHAC) program is the best value for individuals and employers in the construction industry who want to get the most out of their safety training experience. If you aspire to excel in your career, are passionate about the field, and want to develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in your workplace, this program will help you get there. Maximize potential transfer credits, or prepare for other professional credentials by completing this program now!

Benefits

Individual Benefits

Whether you are trying to break into the safety field, stay current in the construction industry, or get promoted, this program is the best way to reach these goals. When you complete this program and purchase certificates, you will be able to:

• Learn the essential safety concepts associated with the construction industry.
• Increase your credibility and competitive edge over other construction professionals.
• Maximize potential transfer credit when applying for admission to a college or university.
• Receive a 10% tuition discount at Columbia Southern University.
• Qualify for up to 19.2 continuing education units (CEUs) as part of a professional development program.
• Prepare for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager Certified Environmental Safety & Health Trainer (CET), and other professional credentials.
• Meet some of the criteria set forth by the Institute for Safety and Health Management if you are applying for the Associate Safety & Health Manager (ASHM) credential.

Business Benefits

CEOs, managers, supervisors, safety directors, and other leaders within your organization have a fiscal, legal, and moral responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all employees at a worksite. By putting management through this comprehensive program, you will be able to:

• Equip your safety leadership with the skills they need for the construction industry.
• Develop safety measures tailored to the construction industry.
• Remain compliant with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
• Effectively manage safety within your organization and make smart decisions.
• Instill the commitment needed to make safety a priority in your organization.
• Communicate your support for safety.
• Decrease the long-term costs of doing business.
• Protect your company against liabilities.
• Use safety to differentiate and rise above your competitors.

Intended Audience

OSHAC designed this program for CEOs, managers, supervisors, safety directors, safety consultants, and other leaders within an organization who operate in a construction industry setting. Any individual who has a fiscal, legal, and moral responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees at a worksite should complete this program.
This program also benefits individuals seeking to break into the safety field who will be working in the construction industry, as the program provides the most in-depth look on how to effectively manage safety within an organization. This program helps you develop the essential skills you will need for your future job as a safety leader working for a construction company.

What is the right career path for you?

There are several safety positions with different levels of responsibility in an Occupational Safety and Health career path. Each advancing level typically requires higher levels of experience, education, and knowledge and skills in leadership, business practices, safety and health, and communication and information technology.
OSHAC wants to help our students who want to learn about these career opportunities..