Certified Safety and Health Trainer (CSHT)

Upon completing the Certified Safety and Health Trainer (CSHT) program, participants will be able to:

• Interpret OSHA and international safety standards to design training programmes that meet specific regulatory training requirements across general industry (29 CFR 1910), construction (29 CFR 1926), and sector-specific standards.
• Conduct training needs analysis by identifying workplace hazards across industries (construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare) and mapping the OSHA training requirements applicable to each hazard and worker group.
• Design engaging, outcome-based safety training sessions using adult learning principles (Knowles’ andragogy), instructional design models, and scenario-based methodologies that move beyond passive lecture delivery.
• Deliver effective safety training to diverse audiences: toolbox talks, classroom sessions, hands-on demonstrations, site orientations, and e-learning content, adapting delivery style to audience size, language proficiency, and learning environment.
• Develop and deliver hazard communication training aligned with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 / 1926.59): GHS labelling, Safety Data Sheets, and the right-to-know requirements that every worker must understand.
• Design and conduct hands-on training for PPE selection, inspection, donning/doffing, and maintenance, ensuring workers understand not just what PPE to wear but why and how it protects them.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Model (reaction, learning, behaviour, results) and practical assessment methods: written tests, skills demonstrations, behavioural observation, and performance metrics.
• Lead incident investigation training and case-study-based learning sessions that develop workers’ and supervisors’ ability to recognise contributing factors, preserve evidence, and participate constructively in investigations.
• Develop and manage the organisational training programme: annual training calendars, training matrices, competency tracking, training record management, and the documentation that demonstrates OSHA compliance during inspections and audits.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training that goes beyond compliance: engaging workers in hazard recognition, building reporting culture, and using recognition and positive reinforcement to sustain safe behaviours.

Core Modules

• Occupational Safety and Health Regulatory Framework: OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 training requirements, employer obligations, worker rights, and the regulatory basis for every training topic the CSHT-certified trainer will deliver
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Training Design: translating workplace hazards into training content that addresses specific risks workers face in their roles and work environments
• Training Programme Design and Instructional Methods: adult learning theory, instructional design models, learning objectives, lesson planning, visual aids, scenario development, and the design of training that engages rather than lectures
• Toolbox Talk Mastery: designing, structuring, and delivering effective 5–15 minute field briefings that communicate specific daily hazards, cite applicable OSHA standards, and engage workers through questioning and discussion
• Emergency Planning, Fire Safety, and First Aid Training Delivery: designing and delivering emergency action plan training, fire extinguisher practical sessions, evacuation drills, and first aid/CPR awareness training
• PPE Awareness and Training: designing hands-on PPE training sessions covering selection, inspection, fit, donning/doffing, maintenance, and the hazard assessment basis for PPE requirements
• Behavioural Safety, Safety Culture, and Employee Engagement: using training to build safety culture, engage workers in hazard recognition, promote reporting, and reinforce positive safety behaviours
• Incident Investigation Training and Case Studies: teaching workers and supervisors to participate in investigations, preserve evidence, identify contributing factors, and apply lessons learned
• Training Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Kirkpatrick’s model, practical assessment methods, feedback collection, training record management, and the data-driven improvement cycle that makes training progressively more effective

Specialised / Optional Modules

• Industrial Hygiene and Workplace Health Training: delivering training on chemical hazards, exposure limits, monitoring, and health protection
• Ergonomics and Manual Handling Training: designing and delivering ergonomic awareness and safe lifting training using demonstration and practice methods
• Construction-Specific Safety Training: delivering site orientations, Focus Four hazard training, competent person training, and the construction-specific training delivery techniques for field environments
• E-Learning and Blended Training Design: developing safety training content for LMS delivery, creating mobile-friendly materials, and designing blended learning programmes that combine online content with hands-on practice

• Safety professionals who deliver safety training as part of their role and want a formal trainer qualification to validate their instructional competency
• HSE instructors and corporate safety trainers employed by organisations to design and deliver internal safety training programmes
• Safety officers and coordinators who conduct toolbox talks, site orientations, and compliance training and want to improve their delivery effectiveness
• Supervisors and foremen designated to deliver safety briefings and on-the-job training who lack formal instructional skills training
• Safety consultants who deliver training to client organisations and need a professional trainer credential to demonstrate competency
• Professionals preparing for or complementing OSHA Outreach Trainer authorisation (OSHA 500/501) with structured instructional design training
• Training managers who oversee the safety training function and need to understand programme design, evaluation, and quality assurance at a professional level

Prerequisite: Basic safety knowledge equivalent to the 10-Hour or 30-Hour programme is recommended. Subject-matter expertise in at least one safety domain (general industry, construction, or oil and gas) strengthens performance. No formal academic degree is required.

• Basic safety knowledge equivalent to the 10-Hour or 30-Hour programme is recommended
• Subject-matter expertise in at least one safety domain is recommended
• No formal academic degree is required
• No prior trainer certification is required
• All instruction in English; working proficiency in English is required

• CSSP: Certified Safety Supervisor (supervisory enforcement)
• CSHT: Certified Safety and Health Trainer — YOU ARE HERE (training design and delivery)
• CHSO: Certified Health and Safety Officer
• CHSM: Certified Health and Safety Manager
• RSM: Registered Safety Manager
• RSP: Registered Safety Professional

Participants receive online training delivered through leading delivery platforms and the institute's Learning Management System (LMS). Training is provided directly by American Institute of Safety Professionals as well as through its network of Accredited Training Providers (ATPs), all backed by expert instruction and official study materials. Assessments are conducted online, and successful participants are awarded internationally recognized certificates.

To suit individual needs and schedules, participants can access training through the student dashboard and choose from a range of flexible delivery options, including blended learning, e-learning, remote and distance learning, and face-to-face instruction.