The COSS series of educational programs will train you in the essentials of safety and health, leadership, communication, and regulatory requirements in a wide variety of work environments. Programs include Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS),and Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM).
Course Description
COSS® is a training program designed by safety professionals for the entry-level person, or for the experienced safety person who needs a refresher on safety. Its main objective is to equip employees who have safety and health responsibilities, with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health.
Prerequisites
COSS requires individuals to have a high school diploma or equivalent. COSS is an academically rigorous course that requires nightly reading from a college textbook, daily quizzes, student presentations, and a comprehensive written exam.
Schedule
Scheduled quarterly, or by request.
Current schedule:
- COSS: May 13-17, 2024
- COSS: August 12-16, 2024
- COSS: November 11-15, 2024
*To schedule a private class for 5 or more, please contact us.*
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The member cost for the COSS class is $1,899. If you are not a member of the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana, the cost of the course is $2,099. Simply login to your existing account or create a new account using the link above and select course 13COSS in the Class Registration portal.
Course Description
The COSM program is designed to increase the knowledge and skill competencies of executive-level safety managers. Because of this, a certain amount of prior safety-focused education, certifications or experience must have been obtained as a prerequisite prior to enrollment acceptance.
Prerequisites
COSM requires a minimum of 2 years of safety, health and environmental work experience. Participants must complete required assignments in order to receive the final COSM certificate.
Schedule
- COSM: December 2-6. 2024
Register Here
The member cost for the COSM class is $2,099. If you are not a member of the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana, the cost of the course is $2,499. Simply login to your existing account or create a new account using the link above and select course 13COSM in the Class Registration portal.
