Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH)
Build a Strong Foundation in OSHA and Workplace Safety
The Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) Certificate is a nationally recognized OSHA certificate program that helps safety professionals build a strong understanding of workplace hazards, OSHA standards, and safety and health management.
Developed by the Great Plains OSHA Education Center, the SSH Certificate is delivered by the National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter (NSCN), the only authorized host site in Nebraska. Whether you’re new to workplace safety or looking to expand your knowledge, this program provides practical OSHA training you can apply immediately in your organization.
Choose a General Industry or Construction track based on your role and career goals. Many SSH courses also count toward the Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) Certificate, making the SSH a great first step if you plan to continue your professional development.
The Great Plains OSHA Education Center will accept one Certificate of Completion from another OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) outside of Region VII toward the SSH Certificate requirements.
Choose Your Certificate Track
Select the certificate track that best fits your industry and workplace responsibilities.
General Industry SSH
Designed for professionals working in manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, transportation, utilities, government, and other general industry workplaces.
Elective Courses (Choose Three)
- OSHA #501 – Trainer Course for General Industry
- OSHA #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- OSHA #521 – OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA #2015 – Hazardous Materials
- OSHA #2045 – Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
- OSHA #2225 – Respiratory Protection
- OSHA #2255 – Principles of Ergonomics
- OSHA #2264 – Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
- OSHA #2455 – Safety and Health Management
- OSHA #3095 – Electrical Standards
- OSHA #3115 – Fall Protection
Construction Industry SSH
Designed for safety professionals working in construction who want a strong foundation in OSHA construction standards and hazard recognition.
Elective Courses (Choose Three)
- OSHA #500 – Trainer Course for the Construction Industry
- OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
- OSHA #2015 – Hazardous Materials
- OSHA #2225 – Respiratory Protection
- OSHA #2264 – Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
- OSHA #2455 – Safety and Health Management
- OSHA #3015 – Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
- OSHA #3095 – Electrical Standards
- OSHA #3115 – Fall Protection
Start Building Your Safety Career
The Specialist in Safety & Health Certificate gives you foundational OSHA knowledge that helps you identify workplace hazards, improve compliance, and strengthen your safety programs. It’s also the first step toward earning the Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) Certificate if you decide to continue your professional development.