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Certified Safety Specialist - Maritime (CSS-M)

Offered by: West Virginia University (WVU) Safety and Health Extension

The Certified Safety Specialist – Maritime (CSS-M) Program is a focused professional development certificate designed to address the distinct and often high-risk safety challenges found in maritime environments. Delivered by WVU Safety and Health Extension, this program equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to manage workplace safety across shipyards, marine terminals, vessel operations, and other maritime settings.

Tailored for safety professionals, supervisors, managers, and others responsible for occupational safety in the maritime industry, the CSS-M program emphasizes regulatory compliance, hazard control, emergency preparedness, and the development of comprehensive maritime safety programs.

Program Highlights:

  • Emphasizes OSHA 29 CFR Part 1915, 1917, and 1918 standards applicable to maritime operations
  • Core topics include:
    • Shipyard safety and confined space entry
    • Hazard communication and chemical safety
    • Fall protection on vessels and docks
    • Marine cargo handling and material movement
    • Lockout/tagout procedures and hot work safety
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) in maritime environments
  • Features case studies, interactive training, and assessments
  • Helps professionals develop, implement, and evaluate maritime-specific safety programs

Format:

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

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 5410 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space
OSHA 3115 Fall Protection
OSHA 7115

OSHA 7205		 Lockout/Tagout

Health Hazard Awareness
OSHA 7215 Silica in Construction, Maritime and General Industry
OSHA 7400 Occupational Noise Exposure Hazards
OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
OSHA 7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
OSHA 7515 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar

Program Outcome:

Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared to lead safety initiatives in maritime environments, improve compliance with OSHA maritime regulations and industry best practices and strengthen their organization’s ability to prevent injuries, reduce risks, and promote a strong safety culture in maritime operations

Register for Certified Safety Specialist - Maritime

Email CSSProgramSHE@mail.wvu.edu for more information.