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Question for those that work is HSE/EHS regarding certifications
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:18 pm
Im looking to get into HSE and had some questions as far as what certifications I should look into getting. I was talking to one of my customers and he recommended getting an OSHA cert and if I had the money to get my COSS cert. ive been told by a few people that the COSS cert would add alot more opportunities for me. Are there any other certs that I should look into? And also, which osha classes should I take as Ive noticed that there are quite a few different courses?
For the past 7 years Ive been with an environmental company that disposes of haz and non haz waste. I would imagine that would help finding a position being that Ive had such extensive training with haz and non haz regulations?
For the past 7 years Ive been with an environmental company that disposes of haz and non haz waste. I would imagine that would help finding a position being that Ive had such extensive training with haz and non haz regulations?
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Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:24 pm to JOHNN
Get the COSS. It's well received here. Start OSHA classes through University of Texas -Arlington or TEEX. They offer classes in LA. Work towards your OSHA 500 which certifies you as an outreach trainer.
I have COSS and OSHA 500. With all the work between BR and NOLA the opportunities are great.
I have COSS and OSHA 500. With all the work between BR and NOLA the opportunities are great.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:26 pm to JOHNN
What's your degree? And around what area do you live?
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:28 pm to lnomm34
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This post was edited on 6/25/14 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:34 pm to JOHNN
COSS will afford you some opportunities locally. There are not many companies, outside of South Louisiana, that will even know what you had to do to achieve the COSS certification. It doesn't hurt to pursue it.
I would look into what certifications the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) offers. Even if you do not qualify to pursue the CSP, yet, the OHST and others are available and are recognized, nationally and internationally.
Good Luck!
I would look into what certifications the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) offers. Even if you do not qualify to pursue the CSP, yet, the OHST and others are available and are recognized, nationally and internationally.
Good Luck!
Posted on 6/25/14 at 2:46 pm to JOHNN
CHMM is also a good one through AHMP/IHMM. The certification requires knowledge of both EPA and OSHA. Most places have a local chapter to help out with the hours required to keep the cert.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 3:02 pm to purpletiger006
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COSS will afford you some opportunities locally. There are not many companies, outside of South Louisiana, that will even know what you had to do to achieve the COSS certification. It doesn't hurt to pursue it.
Ive been told that the COSS cert is around 2k if a company doesnt sponsor you to take it. If its really only recognized by S.LA companies should I use that 2k for other classes?
This post was edited on 6/25/14 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 6/25/14 at 3:59 pm to JOHNN
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Ive been told that the COSS cert is around 2k if you a company doesnt sponsor you to take it. If its really only recognized by S.LA companies should I use that 2k for other classes?
Yep. It's not cheap. The OSHA classes will be $595 - $695 per 32-40 hour class.
And yes, it's a SLA certification.
BRCC offers a program also. I don't know the name but it's recognized. They hold class on Saturdays. You would have to take a week off for COSS or any OSHA class.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 4:10 pm to AHouseDivided
Probably better than law school.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 4:42 pm to JOHNN
If you are spending your own money I would recommend going the route of either CHST or CSST. They are costly but, are more worth their weight than the COSS which isn't really used outside of the south Louisiana area as someone already pointed out.
The COSS certification isn't as "guarded" as say the CHST (obtained through BCSP) and CSST (obtained through NCCER) which require either degrees or actual verifiable field experience (I believe atleast 5 years in both instances).
In the end, it really depends on what you want to do with your certification and where you will be working.
The COSS certification isn't as "guarded" as say the CHST (obtained through BCSP) and CSST (obtained through NCCER) which require either degrees or actual verifiable field experience (I believe atleast 5 years in both instances).
In the end, it really depends on what you want to do with your certification and where you will be working.
Posted on 6/25/14 at 5:19 pm to Kill Switch
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CSST
This is what BRCC offers. Saturday classes.
I have a friend that I encouraged to go into safety and he got his CSST there. His last class was 3 weekends ago. He started a job in safety the week after. He also has years of field experience and networked ahead of time.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 7:27 am to AHouseDivided
I would also recommend taking the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 classes as AHD said. Once you take the 500 you'll be certified to teach the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction classes. You may even be able to talk whichever company you go to work for to pay for this. My company paid for it and I even use it to teach classes outside of my normal job. Just something to think about.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 8:01 am to AHouseDivided
I looked up the CSST course at brcc and its only 650 for the whole course. Is the CSST pretty much equal to the COSS cert being that the coss is pretty much only recognized in SLA and CSST would be recognized all over?
My goal is to either stay in LA or be in TX if the opportunity affords me that. Since I only have experience on the environmental side, Im willing to take whatever courses are needed to set myself apart from those that have jobsite safety experience.
My goal is to either stay in LA or be in TX if the opportunity affords me that. Since I only have experience on the environmental side, Im willing to take whatever courses are needed to set myself apart from those that have jobsite safety experience.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 8:53 am to JOHNN
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I looked up the CSST course at brcc and its only 650 for the whole course. Is the CSST pretty much equal to the COSS cert being that the coss is pretty much only recognized in SLA and CSST would be recognized all over?
I'm going to answer this with a no. The reason being as I said in my first post - the CSST actually requires some experience or a degree to obtain. The COSS can be had by signing up and paying for the class at the Alliance Safety Council in BR by anyone. I know guys that have never stepped foot on a construction site that have the COSS. Your best bet is to go to the respective websites (BCSP and NCCER) and do some research on the certifications and see what fits your experience best.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:04 am to Kill Switch
Kill Switch is spot on. However take as many safety classes as you can. The Coss class was pretty informative as my instructor was damn knowledgeable. Your end game if the safety field is what you desire is getting the BCSP which you also have to achieve the associate level first. Google it....all the info is there. Good luck 
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:07 am to BehindU
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my instructor was damn knowledgeable.
Rightor Cobb?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:14 am to AHouseDivided
yes sir
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:22 am to Kill Switch
Thanks for all the reaponses so far guys. Im going to research each cert alot more but it seems like the best route to go would be getting my osha certa and coss in order to get on somewhere and start getting field experience. From there Id then get my csst as soon as I have enough experience to do so and go from there.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:39 am to JOHNN
The COSS certification is well worth it. I also received my OSHA 40 when I took the COSS class. You learn a little bit about everything for both construction and general industry.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:54 am to BehindU
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yes sir
He was also my instructor.
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