World Safety Organization (WSO) Professional Certifications
WSO–CERTIFIED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SUPERVISOR, WSO-CHM
Objective: Provide evaluation of the professional knowledge, skills and expertise of an individual who will supervise the storage and handling of hazardous materials/waste and/or be responsible for the operations of two or more emergency response teams capable of responding to single or multiple hazardous materials incidents, or provides supervision of storage/handling of hazardous materials
Requirements
Successfully completed levels I and II or their equivalent plus serving at least one year in a hazardous materials response or operations program. Completion of an advanced level training program of approximately 40 to 60 hours in the following general areas: * Hazardous materials regulation to include EPA, DOT, OSHA, FEMA and other pertinent agencies; * Incident reports and communications; * Evaluation of programs and procedures; * Incident/emergency pre-planning; * Incident site command; *Resources for incident aid and assistance; * Recording and documentation procedures; * Purchasing sources and practices; * Storage and handling of hazardous materials; * Principles of safety management; * Safety personnel management; * Organization and structuring of safety departments; *Supervision of hazardous materials operations.
WSO–CERTIFIED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXECUTIVE, WSO-CHME
Provide evaluation of professional knowledge, skills and expertise of an individual who will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs for hazardous materials handling, transportation, waste and storage operations including emergency response programs for companies, corporations, communities, regions, governmental organization, and similar entities
Requirements
Successfully completed Levels I, II and Supervisor or their equivalent plus, served at least 12 months, developing, planning, and implementing programs involving use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials/hazardous waste and developing associated emergency response programs. Completed advanced level training programs of approximately 100 to 150 hours in the following areas: * Compliance with local, state, regional, national and international regulations; * Requirements for hazardous materials/waste storage, handling disposal and incidents; * Development of standard operating procedures for facilities using, storing, handling and disposing of hazardous materials; * Planning, development and implementation of hazardous materials/waste emergency response programs; * Planning development and implementation of worker and community safety programs by facilities using, storing or disposing of hazardous materials/waste; * Development and coordination of a plan utilizing local, state, regional and national emergency support services; * Developing appropriate equipment lists and procuring items necessary for the protection of people, property, resources and the environment; * Planning and development of a remedial program for cleanup of hazardous materials/waste at any facility.
WSO–CERTIFIED SAFETY INSTRUCTOR BASIC LEVEL, WSO-CSI
This basic certification deals with the elementary aspects of instruction. This includes: basic public speaking, use and control of audio-visual aids, handling distractions and difficult students.
WSO–CERTIFIED SAFETY INSTRUCTOR SENIOR LEVEL, WSO-CSI(SL)
This program identifies and requires demonstrated proficiency in four types of presentations: formal briefing, informal briefing; verbal report, and classroom instruction. Additionally, development and preparation of audio-visual aids and “class action synergy” will be stressed.
WSO REGISTERED SAFETY DIRECTOR: WSO-RSD
An individual responsible for the safety and security of people, property, resources or environment or any single segment or combined segments thereof. Security must be one of the segments. This individual will utilize knowledge, skills, training and expertise learned from various educational sources plus competencies acquired from actual work and field experiences to prevent or control hazards, potential losses and risk. The applicant must be proficient in the professional skills required in the security profession and have the basic knowledge to cope with and handle any risks in the areas of safety.