The links below provide access to various safety and health certifications, designations and the respective Administrative Procedure Notice for employees interested in obtaining certifications or designations.
CERTIFICATIONS
The NCDOL library has study materials available including hard copy workbooks and online software. Please contact Nick Vincelli, librarian, at 919-707-7880 or by email, nick.vincelli@labor.nc.gov for more information on the study materials available in the Library.
To access the online software, an employee must submit their application to the accrediting organization (i.e., BCSP, IHMM) for approval to sit for the exam. Upon approval to take the exam, the employee will forward the email to wanda.lagoe@labor.nc.gov to gain access to the online course. This is required due to limited seating. Note: When seats are limited, priority will be given to employees with seniority.
Administrative Procedure Notice
Establishes the procedure for authorizing reimbursement for successful completion of exams and administrative leave associated with the pursuit and continuance of professional certifications.
Establishes guidelines for the selection of OSH Division employees for attendance to local, regional and national professional conferences.
Certifications
Provides information regarding the various certifications offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals such as Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, and Occupational Safety and Health Technologist.
Provides information regarding the various certifications offered by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (Was the American Board of Industrial Hygiene) such as Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist, and Certified Process Safety Auditor.
Provides information regarding the certification, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, offered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.
The CPM is an in-depth, comprehensive, competency-based, nationally-certified professional development program for middle managers from state, federal and local government organizations. The program is designed for those who supervise other supervisors, or professionals who have program management responsibilities which affect a wide geographic area or a vast number of stakeholders.
Administrative Procedure Notice
Provides procedures regarding the OCSS certificate program.
Designations
The OCSS Program was implemented by the Construction SEP committee to expand employees expertise in construction. To obtain the OCSS designation, employees must complete a minimum of six modules, have completed all of the OSH core courses and be a career state employee at the time of completion.
The Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) Certificate Program offers seven certificates including regular MESH (General Industry-based), Construction MESH, Industrial Hygiene MESH, Public Sector MESH, Emergency Preparedness MESH, Environmental MESH, and Advanced MESH. It is sponsored by the NCDOL, SHCNC, and NC State IES.