Awareness
Awareness Level Courses
Awareness level courses may be taught by individuals who successfully obtain a CSM, CSMC, or CSMH designation. It is at the discretion of the individual trainer to determine the appropriate length of time to cover these topics adequately. By issuing a NASP/IASP certificate, the trainer certifies to NASP/IASP that they have adequate knowledge of the subject to teach it.
The trainer may obtain training material for these and other topics by visiting our membership page and reviewing the elements of the Premium Membership, where PowerPoints, student handouts, tests, and other trainer materials may be found.
Each CSM, CSMC, or CSMH may teach the following general topics, in addition to the industry-specific topics as determined by their designation:
- Arc Flash Protection
- Behavior Based Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- Electrical Safety
- Hazard Communication (GHS)
- Hazardous Materials
- OSHA Inspections and Penalties
- PPE (hand, eye, foot protection)
- Respirator Use
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Walk/Work Surfaces
- Working from Heights
- Workplace Violence Protection
- Back Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Egress/Fire Safety
- Ergonomics
- HAZWOPER Awareness
- Lockout Tagout
- Machine Guarding
- OSHA Recordkeeping (not for international students)
- Aerial and Scissor Lifts
- Compressed Gas
- Concrete and Steel Erection
- Confined Space Entry
- Crane and Derrick Safety
- Hand and Power Tools
- Scaffolding
- Silica Dust
- Trenching and Excavation
- Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space Entry Awareness
- Disinfectant and Sterilant Safety
- Ergonomics
- Fire and Egress
- Infectious Agents and Diseases
- Laser Safety
- OSHA Recordkeeping (not for international students)
- Radiation Safety
The following are additional awareness level courses that a CSM, CSMC, and CSMH may be qualified to teach. The list is not all-inclusive. The trainer must provide proof of competency in a topic they wish to have NASP/IASP create a Certificate. This may include, but is not limited to, separate training records, a safety-related degree, or a letter of acknowledgment from another certifying agency.
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- Air Contaminants
- Audits, Assessments, and Inspections
- Construction Safety
- Contractor Safety
- Forklift Safety
- Hearing Safety
- Heat Stress
- Hydrogen Sulfide Safety
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Ladder Safety
- Materials Handling
- Respiratory Protection
- Safety Committees
- Slings and Hoists
