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The
Chapter's firm commitment to promote the advancement of the Safety
Profession is reflected in our Chapter’s sponsorship of educational
programs throughout the year.
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Educational
Opportunities |
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College
Courses |
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affiliations with the College of Southern Nevada and CSN/WESTEC/OTI,
affords our membership the opportunity to achieve continued
education credits and maintain professional certifications. |
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CSN
Occupational Health and Safety Programs Interest Form
(pdf document) |
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To
download and view the PDFs on this page, you will need
the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click the Acrobat Reader
graphic to obtain the latest version, if not already installed
on your computer. |
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Online
Training & Presentations |
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below are several organizations offering FREE web-based and
classroom based training opportunities on safety and environmental
topics. Online training is increasingly being offered to facilitate
collaboration and streamlining regulatory processes. |
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OSHAcademy
- Occupational Safety and Health Network: OSHAcademy
provides FREE online training and downloadable training materials
that help safety committee members, safety managers, and other
safety and health professionals design and implement effective
safety training programs. |
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The
ABC's of Portable Fire Extinguishers - Selection, Use, and Maintenance:
Offered by Brooks Equipment Company, this free online presentation
covers the selection, use, and maintenance of portable fire
extinguishers. At the end of the presentation, there is a test
you will have to take. Upon successful completion of the test,
the website will allow you to print a certificate. |
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National
Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC):
The NERRTC in conjunction with the Department of Homeland
Security Office for Domestic Preparedness and Texas A&M
offers several free internet-based basic "Awareness-Level"
training in Weapons of Mass Destruction and hazardous materials.
The current Domestic Preparedness Campus course offerings
are:
- WMD/Terrorism
Awareness for Emergency Responders
- Emergency
Medical Services (EMS): Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents
- WMD
Incident Management/Unified Command Concepts
- Public
Works: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents
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Emergency
Management Institute:
The Emergency Management Institute
(EMI), operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
offers more than forty independent study courses online. The
courses are self-paced and designed for people who have emergency
management responsibilities and the general public. CMP credit
is available for selected courses involving hazardous materials,
they include:
- IS-3
Radiological Emergency Management
- IS-55
Household Hazardous Materials - A Guide for Citizens
- IS-195
Basic Incident Command System
- IS-301
Radiological Emergency Response
- IS-340
Hazardous Materials Prevention
- IS-346
An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
CEU
credit available.
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University
of Vermont - Safety Information Resources Inc.
Extensive library of free safety related presentations
and information. |
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Certifications |
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following is a list of third-party certifications relating to
the safety and environmental professional area of practice.
Most of these certifications are evaluated and accredited by
a third-party agency against nationally recognized standards.
The list also includes a few relevant certifications that have
rigorous qualifications and examinations, and are widely recognized
and/or commonly associated with designation-type initials. |
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Certified
Safety Professional
(CSP) - Administered
by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
(BCSP), the Certified Safety Professional credential is recognized
as the leader in high-quality credentialing for safety, health,
and environmental practitioners. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards
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Certified
Industrial Hygienist
(CIH)
- Administered
by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), the Certified
Industrial Hygienist credential is an internationally recognized
certification for those working as professional-level industrial
hygienists or in a related field like public health, industrial
engineering, occupational safety and health, or environmental
health engineering. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards |
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Certified
Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Administered by the Institute of Hazardous
Materials Management (IHMM), the Certified Hazardous Materials
Manager is
a fully accredited credential for professionals
engaged in the management and control of hazardous materials
who have demonstrated the highest levels of training, skill,
and competence. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards |
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Certified
Environmental Trainer (CET)
- Administed
by the National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association
(NESHTA), the Certified Environmental Trainer credential is
an internationally recognized voluntary credential based on
the U.S. industry standard for trainer certification in all
safety, health, and environmental fields. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards |
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Occupational
Health & Safety Technician
(OHST)
- Administered
by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and
Safety Technologists (CCHEST), the Occupational Health and Safety
Technician credential is intended for persons who work in the
occupational health and safety field who are involved in safety
inspections, industrial hygiene monitoring, safety and health
training, investigating and maintaining records and similar
functions. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards |
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Construction
Health & Safety Technician
(CHST) - Administered
by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and
Safety Technologists (CCHEST), the Construction Health and Safety
Technician credential is intended for safety and health specialists
who are responsible for safety and health of one or more significant
construction projects or job sites. Accredited
by the Council of Engineering
and Scientific Specialty Boards |
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Certified
Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Administered
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Certified
Fire Protection Specialist credential is a professional recognition
for individuals who deal in fire safety, fire protection, fire
prevention and fire suppression. This certification requires
attending approved continuing education classes for certification
renewal. Accredited
by the American
National Standards Institute |
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Certified
Safety and Health Manager
(CSHM)
- Administered
by the Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM), the
Certified Safety and Health Manager program recognizes the safety
and health professionals who demonstrate knowledge of health
and safety management skills and techniques through examination
and experience. |
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Certified
Utility Safety Administrator
(CUSA)
- Administered
by the National Safety Council (NSC) - Utilities Division, the
Certified Utility Safety Administrator credential provides formal
recognition to utility industry safety administrators for their
experience and knowledge of safety practices. |
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