General Industry (CSS-GI)

Certified Safety Specialist – General Industry (CSS-GI) Program
Offered by: WVU Safety and Health Extension

The CSS-GI Program is a focused professional development program designed to address the diverse safety challenges found across general industry settings. Delivered by the West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to identify workplace hazards, implement effective safety strategies, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations applicable to general industry environments.

Developed for safety professionals, supervisors, managers, and anyone responsible for occupational safety, this program emphasizes injury prevention, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and the development of comprehensive safety programs across various industries.

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Program Highlights:

• Emphasizes OSHA standards and best practices for general industry
• Core topics include machine guarding, electrical safety, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Delivered by experienced instructors with real-world expertise in occupational safety
• Includes practical case studies, interactive exercises, and assessments
• Designed to help professionals build, manage, and evaluate effective safety programs

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Format:

Courses are available in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate working professionals and organizational needs.
Virtual attendance for OTIEC courses is limited to those who live or work in OSHA Region III (Philadelphia Region), which includes WV, PA, VA, DE, MD, and DC.

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Courses:

* Please note that course credit earned prior to January 1, 2018 will not be accepted toward certificate requirements. Only courses completed on or after this date are eligible for credit.

OSHA 511        Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

OSHA 521        OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene  

OSHA 2264     Permit Required Confined Space Entry       

OSHA 3095     Electrical Standards

OSHA 7005     Public Warehousing and Storage     

OSHA 7105     Evacuation and Emergency Planning            

OSHA 7100     Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safe Guarding

OSHA 7205  Health Hazard Awareness

OSHA 7115     Lockout Tagout            

OSHA 7500     Introduction to Safety and Health Management   

OSHA 7505     Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation  

OSHA 7515     Job Hazard Analysis 

OSHA 7845     Recordkeeping Rule Seminar             

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Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will gain the skills and credentials to lead general industry safety efforts, reduce risk in the workplace, and foster a strong culture of safety and compliance. This certificate is a key step for professionals looking to enhance their expertise and make a measurable impact on occupational safety in their organizations.

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