Safety Director Certificate (SDC)
Certificate Information
Description
In today’s hectic workplace, safety professionals are tasked with a variety of day-to-day health and safety responsibilities. The Safety Director Certificate (SDC) curriculum provides an in-depth look at the standards safety professionals encounter each day and offers a solid foundation of knowledge for students to apply to the safety challenges they may face.
The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 121 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.
Our Safety Director Certificate (SDC) Certification Course will allow you to do the following:
- Develop advanced workplace safety management techniques
- Discover a brand new perspective of safety that will empower you
- Perform as a safety expert, manager and administrator
- Learn training methodologies that change the way your employees work
- Avoid civil and criminal liability for accidents and injuries
- Determine proper interpretation and application of OSHA regulations
- Establish acceptable analysis and documentation of workplace hazards
- Manage workplace safety inspections and audits
- Investigate, analyze and document workplace accidents and root cause analysis
- Create and manage a successful safety culture using the latest behavior modification techniques
- Develop, implement, and manage your own safety programs, saving your company money
- Learn requirements with OSHA compliance, workplace safety related EPA guidelines and relevant DOT regulations.
- Manage hazardous materials
- Learn techniques to prevent workplace violence
- Develop proper response to emergencies and implement an emergency management program
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety and how to manage it effectively at your facility, with emphasis on how to gain management commitment and employee involvement.
Prerequisites and Authorization
The SDC is a stand-alone certificate. However, NASP/IASP’s designations are designed to be achieved in a step by step building block process where each level achieved is a step toward the next higher level. Obtaining the SDC requires successful completion of 20 areas of specialization listed below.
Continuing Education Units
(12.1) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.
Online Exams
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have two opportunities to pass each exam.
Recertification
A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $495.
Non-discrimination Policy
NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.
Proprietary Interest Disclosure
The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.
NASP Reviews
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Pamela Nery
VerifiedFor someone who has been in the safety and security field for 19 years I find the information this organization provides to be highly effective and cost effective. -
Amos Wells
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Linda
VerifiedI want to thank you again for a great training experience. The instructor did a fantastic job of keeping the group focused, on task and having fun. -
Nick
VerifiedIt was an amazing experience taking your CSM course. I admire the instructor’s knowledge and facilitation methods. NASP’s approach is a Class Act. -
Chris
VerifiedI want to just say again how much I enjoyed the CSM class. The instructor did a great job, and I felt it was a great learning experience for me, and look forward to utilizing that "education" in a positive way with our Safety group. -
Becca Provost
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Included in this Certificate
Understanding Workplace Safety
Training Methodologies
Behavior Based Safety
Environmental Safety
Hazard Communication
HAZWOPER Supervisor
Incident Investigation
Job Hazard Analysis
Lockout Tagout
Emergency Management
Confined Space Entry
Electrical Safety
Fire Prevention
Machine Guarding
OSHA Recordkeeping
Personal Protective Equipment
Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace Ergonomics
Walking Working Surfaces and Fall Protection
Forklift Safety
Trenching and Excavation
Bloodborne Pathogens
Welding Cutting Brazing