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& Directory Apply Request Info Visit Contact Browse Degrees About Admission Programs & Certificates Centers & Institutes Faculty & Staff Research News Give to SLU SLU.edu Search & DirectorySLU.edu Search SLU.edu People Finder SearchPeople Finder DirectoryHome » College for Public Health and Social Justice » Centers and Institutes » Center for Environmental Education and Training Center for Environmental Education and Training In this section Academic Health Department Center for Environmental Education and Training Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science and Practice Heartland Center Office of Public Health Practice Planning Council Support Office The Saint Louis University Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) mission is to provide high-quality occupational environmental, health and safety training that empowers workers to stay safe on the job and positively impact their communities. Authorized by OSHA as a Region VII OTI Education Center, we believe everyone deserves a safe and healthy workplace and that workplace safety and social justice are interconnected. We are committed to delivering training that meets regulatory requirements and strives to create a safety and social responsibility culture by equipping workers with the knowledge, skills and tools to identify and prevent workplace hazards, clean up environmental hazards, protect their rights, and advocate for change.All courses are appropriately authorized or accredited by state and federal entities so you can be certain you receive quality training that meets compliance criteria. SLU instructors are environmental health and safety professionals with qualifications and certificates suitable for their assignments. They have a wide range of backgrounds, including business, industry, health care, armed forces, regulatory agencies, research, and academics. They bring a wealth of experience to these courses to help you achieve your goals. Continuing education credits (CEUs) are available. Various entities approve courses to ensure quality training: Designated by the U.S. Department of Labor as an OSHA Training Institute Education Center in 2002, Saint Louis University’s Center for Environmental Education and Training has nationally recognized programs. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Illinois Department of Public Health The only St. Louis regional provider for Occupational Lead Training accredited by both states. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accreditation for Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) courses. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training programs recognized by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) through the Partnership for Environmental Training and Education (PETE). Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved CEET vocational rehabilitation and workforce development training programs. Partnership with St. Louis Community College, funded by EPA, to deliver Environmental Remediation Job Training Programs and HAZMAT Technician Training Programs. Available Training Register Online SLU’s Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) offers numerous occupational environmental, health and safety courses, ranging from lead abatement and HAZWOPER training to OSHA Regulations and Standards. Seeking alternative dates for OSHA courses? See below for courses offered throughout Region VII (MO, IA, NE, KS): 2024 Great Plains OSHA Ed Center Course Catalog Seeking information for Lead (Pb) Worker, Supervisor, Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Lead RRP courses? 2024 Lead Occupation Training Customized Training Occupational, safety and health training sessions can be scheduled and designed to meet your specific needs, including a location of your choice. For more information, contact Dephanie McGill-Brandon, program manager, at 314-977-8256 or dephanie.mcgillbrandon@slu.edu. How to Become an Authorized OSHA Trainer The OSHA Outreach Trainer Authorization Program authorizes those who complete the training program to teach 10-Hour and 30-Hour Hazard Awareness Courses for General Industry or Construction. You must meet the prerequisites for experience and training. OSHA does not issue waivers for either the experience or training prerequisites. The prerequisites are as follows: Training. Complete OSHA course ’510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry’ or complete OSHA course ’511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.’ This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, standards, construction safety, and health principles. Ideal training for any safety professional. Experience. Have five years of construction safety or general industry safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two years of experience. Download and submit the 500/501 Prerequisite Verification Form (PDF) for approval. Download and submit the 502/503 Prerequisite Verification Form (PDF) for approval. Once approved, you must complete OSHA course ’500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction’ or complete OSHA course ’501, Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry.’ Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs and those that are the most hazardous. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. Persons completing this course will receive an "Authorized Construction or General Industry Trainer Card." Construction outreach trainers are authorized for four years. Before the expiration of their authorization status, authorized trainers must take OSHA course 502, Update for Construction Industry and General Industry Outreach Trainers’ or OSHA course 503, Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers’ to renew their authorization for another four years. If your Trainer card expires, you will need to retake Course 500 or 501 to become reauthorized as a trainer. Register for all 500 level courses here. Professional Certification Programs Advance your career in safety and health by earning a professional certification offered by the Great Plains OSHA Training Institute Education Center. An industry-recognized credential demonstrates your commitment to continuing professional development in a growing and changing field. The certification programs are self-paced and can be started and completed anytime. Although there is no time limit for completing the courses, completing the required coursework within seven years is recommended. Transfer up to one required course from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center outside of OSHA Region VII (Great Plains OSHA Education Center). Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) The SSH professional certification program provides the foundational knowledge needed in safety and health. The program addresses workplace hazards and provides an understanding of OSHA regulatory standards with an emphasis on your industry of choice. Select from General Industry, Construction Industry, or Health Care Industry certification tracks. The SSH certification program requires four OSHA courses. No experience in safety and health is required to complete. Course requirements include the OSHA 510 or OSHA 511 Standards Course and three other courses from the list of available electives. The SSH can be applied toward more advanced certifications: Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO) and Safety Health and Environmental Professional (SHEP). Download applications below: Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) Certification – Construction Industry (PDF) Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) Certification – General Industry (PDF) Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) Certification – Health Care Industry (PDF) Certified Safety and Health...