Certified Safety and Health Official

Catherine Pagano of Marshall & Sterling, Inc. receives her CSHO Construction from OTI Education Center instructor Chip Darius.

For those individuals committed to additional OSHA coursework beyond the Safety & Health Specialist certificate., participation in the CSHO Construction and/or General Industry tracks guide students through the growing maze of safety and health regulations and interpretations, employee safety and involvement, workers rights and responsibilities, employer accountability, training requirements, program development and implementation.

All courses in the CSHO tracks meet the learning objectives and assessment models of the Directorate of Training and Education (OSHA).

Changes as of October 20, 2020: The OSHA #7210 Pandemic Illness Preparedness has been added as an elective choice in both tracks.

Changes as of Feb. 27, 2019: The OSHA #7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime, & General Industries has been added as an elective choice in both tracks.

As of January 1, 2016, all courses applied towards certificate completion must have been taken within the previous 5 years (completion date must be within 5 years from the oldest class being applied to certificate completion). Please plan accordingly.  There are options in certificate electives to make up courses and hours. Please inquire.

How to Get Started:

Step 1: Fill out the application and submit payment via our online portal. Click here. 
Step 2: CSHO Certificate course completion form  and submit it before your last class to OSHAed@Keene.edu.

If you have any questions regarding the Certificate Programs, please email the Certificate Program Coordinator – Jen English, at Jen.English@keene.edu