PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This brand new certificate program provides a solid foundation in safety for Safety Officers, Assistant Safety Officers, and other positions in an incident command structure. This program is intended to augment training taken through FEMA, in order to provide skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the safety of workers participating in all phases of an incident/emergency response. Download the program flyer to share this information with colleagues.
BENEFITS OF EARNING AN EMERGENCY SAFETY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
- Advance your career by bringing essential skills and knowledge to your workplace
- Create a safer workplace environement for yourself, your co-workers, and your employees
- Choose electives that pertain to your workplace and career goals
- Gain confidence and knowledge about OSHA standards and best practices from the only OSHA-authorized training center in Region 10
- Apply your previously completed OSHA courses towards certificate completion, and receive discounts on any additional OSHA courses taken after graduation
REQUIRED COURSES
General Standards Course, select one of:
OSHA 510 OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
OSHA 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry
OSHA 5410 OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry
OSHA 6000 Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies
OSHA 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
OSHA ESO Emergency Safety Officer Course
Emergency Management Institute Courses taken through https://training.fema.gov/nims/
- IS-100.b or 100.c
- IS-200.b, or IS-200
- IS-700.a or 700.b
- Note: FEMA courses can be taken online.
- FEMA transcripts can be requested here. Have them sent to
The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98105
It is recommended that applicants complete their OSHA courses and IS-100.b, IS-200.b, and IS-700.a through https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx prior to enrolling in the final Emergency Safety Officer course. Note: FEMA courses can be taken online.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Select one from group A and two from group B
Electives Group A (choose 1)
OSHA 2015 Hazardous Materials
OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection
OSHA 2255 Principles of Ergonomics
OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course (please note this course has its own set of prerequisites)
Electives Group B (choose 2)
OSHA 7200 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities
OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness
OSHA 7210 Pandemic Influenza and Workplace Preparedness
OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
OSHA 7115 Lockout Tagout - registration coming soon
OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
OSHA 7410 Managing Excavation Hazards (cannot be used if OSHA 3015 was selected for group A elective)
Bakken Oil Transport: Emerging Risks Awareness Training - subject to course availability.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill out the certificate program application form and submit it via e-mail to ce@uw.edu or fax it to 206-685-3872
- Pay the $95 application fee
- Register for courses