IASHEP PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

 The International Assoc. of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) is pleased to announce that for a limited time we are offering our new and existing members a chance to "GRANDFATHER" our two new professional credentials.  For $195.00, you can obtain either the Certified Construction Safety Health Compliance Officer (CCSHCO) ® or the Certified Safety Health Compliance Officer (CSHCO) ® .  IASHEP has already trademarked these professional credentials and IASHEP is in the process of registering them with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)

Currently, IASHEP will allow our new and existing members the opportunity to grandfather these professional credentials without taking the course or test as long as our members have three years of documented direct work-related experience or a bachelor's degree in the safety, health or environmental field.  You must submit a current resume at the time you submit your registration and pay your fees. The cost for grandfathering these credentials is one hundred & ninety-five dollars ($195.00) per professional credential.  Download the "SIGN ME UP FORM" at the top of the page and send it in to johnpodojil@iashep.org for more information contact Jack Podojil at (612-801-1032).

IASHEP will offer this grandfathering opportunity for 120 days and this offer will expire on December 31, 2022.  Once that time limit expires then the candidate must take the 40-hour course for $1295.00 and pass the stringent proctored four (4) hour and written 250 question examination and pass this test at 80%. 

All IASHEP courses, which are  accredited by IACET, are comparable to the United States Department of Labor and the United States Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute (OTI) level.

Currently, IASHEP members are allowed to take a IASHEP courses each month for the course price below.   You must download and complete the IASHEP course registration form which is posted on the IASHEP website and submit this form to johnpodojil@iashep.org. 

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

“The world’s future rests with technical education instructors educating the future craftspeople and professionals of tomorrow.” Jack Podojil

Over forty years after OHSA was founded we have employees who do not understand the basics of safety. IASHEP was founded to provide the workforce with the knowledge to WORK SAFE. Every day the news has a story about a worker injured or killed on the job. We see work place safety as our responsibility. By offering courses to management, supervisors, and employees we strive to improve the safety of the work environment. 

From onsite instruction, safety, health and environmental audits, to creating courses that are current and relevant; IASHEP is committed to sharing knowledge. Knowledge is power and our students will be empowered. The IASHEP experience does not end at the conclusion of a course. Our instructors are available to support our students by email or phone and can provide resources to them. Our goal is that IASHEP’s students have the ability to research and utilize the classroom instruction and translate resources to the work place.

The International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) is dedicated to developing curriculum and instructing our students by teaching them the most up to date and technically advanced standards and information in the safety, health, and environmental field. It is our goal to be respected nationally for the quality of safety, health, and environmental professionals that we educate. 

Our signature programs and our offering of recognized professional credentials will have a national reputation for providing courses that will enable our students to develop effective safety, health and environmental risk management programs providing guidance to management and workers. 

All IASHEP Accredited Courses are at the United States Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute (OTI) level. 

This is the list of Specialist level courses for the calendar year of 2021 & 2022:

Course -  Certified Trenching & Excavation Construction Safety Specialist Course Credential: CTECP

Course - Individual Online Study 

Course Date: January 1 to December 31

Other Credit: CEUs 2.4, ABIH 3.34 CM Points, BCSP 2.4 COCs

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 3015

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Machine Guarding Specialist (CMGS) 

Course Credential: CMGS

Course Date: January 1 to December 31

Course - Individual Online Study 

Credit: 5.00 

Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 4.34 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 2045 

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00 

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Safety & Health Manager

Course Credential: (CSHM)

Course Dates: January 1 to December 31 

Course - Individual Online Study 

Credit: 2.50 

Other Credit: CEU 2.4, ABIH 3.34 CM Points, BCSP 2.4 COCs 

National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) course price - $2295.00  

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $1295.00

Certified Electrical Safety Specialist - Low Voltage

Course Credential: CESS-LV

Course Dates: January 1 to December 31  

Course - Individual Online Study 

Credit: 2.50 

Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 3.01 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 3095.

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00  

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Fall Prevention Specialist

Course Credential: CFPS

Course Dates: January 1 to December 31 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00

Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 3.01 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 3115

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00  

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

(IASHEP 510) Certified Construction Safety Standards Specialist (CCSS)

Course Credential: CSS  

Course Dates: January 1 to December 31 

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00  

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 2.50 

Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 3.01 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 510 

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00  

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

(IASHEP-511) - Certified Safety & Health Specialist -- General Industry

Course Credential: CSHS-GI

Course Date: Jan 1 to Dec 31 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH 

Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs  

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute

Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 511

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00   

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Forklift Operator Certification (CFOL) 

Course Credential: CFOL 

Course Date: Jan 1 to Dec 31 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 1.50

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - N/A

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Scaffold Competent Person (CSCP)

Course Credential: CSCP

Course Date: Jan 1 to Dec 31 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 

Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs  

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number -OSHA 3085

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00    

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Introduction to Industrial Hygiene Specialist (CIIHS) 

Course Credential: CIIHS

Course Date: Jan 1 to Dec 31 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 

Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number OSHA 521

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00   

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Certified Ergonomics Specialist (CES)

Course Credential: CES 

Course Date: Jan 1 to Dec 

Course - Individual Online Study

31 Credit: 3.00 

Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 2255

OSHA / OTIEC course price - $765.00    

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Or Should you choose take the IASHEP Technician / Specialist Level Courses

This is the list of Technician / Specialist level courses for the calendar year of 2022:

February Course - Certified Managing Excavation Hazards Technician Course Credential: CMEHT

Course Dates February 

Course - Individual Online Study

CEU's Credit: 1.50

Other Credit: ABIH Credit 2.67 CM Points, BCSP Credit 1.6 COCs

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 3015

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

March - Certified Machine Guarding Technician Course   

Certified Machine Guarding Technician (CMGT) 

Course Credential: CMGT

Course Dates: March

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 

Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 4.34 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 2045 

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

April -  Certified Forklift Operator Certification (CFOL)  

Course Credential: CFOL

Course Date: September

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 1.50

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute 

Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - N/A

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

May - Certified  Lockout, Tagout & Tryout Technician (CLOTOT)

Course Credential: CLOTOT

Course Date: May 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 0.50 

Other Credit: .8 CEUs ABIH Credit: 1.34 CM Points 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 7115

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $195.00

June - Certified Blood borne Pathogens & Needle-Stick Specialist Course Credential: (CBPS)  

Course Credential: CSPS

Course Date: June 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit:  Credit: 0.50 

Other Credit: Credit: 0.5 unit CEUs: 0.8 ABIH Credit: 1.0 CM Points BCSP Credit: .8 COCs 

Related Certificate Programs: Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 7200

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $195.00

July - Certified Hazard Communication / Global Harmonization Specialist (HCGHS)  

Course Credential: HCGHS

Course Date: July 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: .50

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - N/A

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

August -  Certified Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Technician 

Course Credential: CHST-HTS

Course Date: August 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 1.2 

Other Credit:  

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number -N/A

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

September -  Certified Forklift Operator Certification (CFOL) 

Course Credential: CFOL

Course Date: September 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 1.50Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - N/A

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

October - Certified Confined Space Specialist Program (CCSS)

 Course Credential: CCSS  

Course Date: October

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 

Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs  

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 2264

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

November -  Certified  IASHEP 511 Certified Safety & Health Specialist--General Industry (CGSHS) 

Course Credential: CGSHS

Course Dates: November 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs  

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 511

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

December -  IASHEP - Certified Industrial Hygiene Specialist (IASHEP-CIHS) 

Course Credential: CIHS

Course Date: December 

Course - Individual Online Study

Credit: 3.00 Other Credit: 3.2 CEUs, ABIH Credit 4.34 CM Points, BCSP Credit 3.2 COCs 

Course equals or exceeds OSHA Training Institute Course or exceeds OSHA / OTIEC course number - OSHA 521

IASHEP Member Course Cost: $395.00

Once again, you must be a member of IASHEP for the year 2022 which is $100.00.   With IASHEP you can save thousands of dollars and IASHEP is accredited by the International Accreditors of Continuing Education Training (IACET).

Disclaimer: The International Association of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP)  is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Any OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC) or any other Foreign Government or International Organizations.     

At the International Assoc. of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) and as former military members ourselves, we acknowledge the sacrifices made by women and men who serve our country and those of our allies in the military or as a first responder. We are honored to be able to offer all members of military branches or First Responders a 50% discount off their first year membership. This 50% offer also applies to IASHEP Technician level courses you enroll in.  (Sorry, this does not apply to Specialist level courses, IASHEP certifications, nor IASHEP examinations.)

This discount also applies to Military Reservist and National Guard service members, Fire Associations, Police Associations, and medical first responders. Proof of serving your country is required.

Documentation demonstrating proof of serving is required.  In the U.S.  a copy of your DD-214 or other recognized government identification cards like as Department of Veterans Affairs medical card will be required. Or proof of your Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating.
 

For First Responders, IASHEP will need a letter from your organization with its official letterhead stating that you are an active first responder.

The discount is our way of saying "thank you" for your service!

The International Assoc. of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) offers a variety of certified specialty designations programs that will immediately impact your military career or civilian profession.

Our International Assoc. of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) programs increase your opportunities for promotion into leadership roles and boost your future earning capacity.

You can pursue the certified program that will help you achieve your career goals. 

No matter where you are, at home or abroad, you can apply for and access the International Assoc. of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP), certified programs with a computer and an internet connection. 

Active duty and military reservists / National Guard must provide proof of military service. Military spouses must provide dependent ID card or sponsor's DoD ID card with expiration date. Retired or members who have served in the United States Military Service or First Responders must also provide evidence of serving our great country or communities.

For more information about our military tuition discount for service members and their spouses, please call and speak with our Vice- Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. John F. Podojil at (520) 568-5565 or email johnpodojil@iashep.org  

Since IASHEP is a worldwide organization, IASHEP also recognizes those who serve in the Military in their country and are also First Responders from other countries as well.  Thank You For Serving Your Country.

At IASHEP, we believe “You Protect or Protected Our People, and now IASHEP  wants to take this opportunity to thank you for your service and our mission is to always find new ways to demonstrate that every day. 

What are the Benefits of Earning an IASHEP Professional Credential?

Pros for obtaining a professional safety, health and / or environmental certification may include an increased salary and higher self-esteem for the individual; demonstrated knowledge and skills for employers when making hiring decisions; and highly trained and skilled safety health and environmental professionals. If you are working to obtain a college degree many of our courses will transfer to leading colleges and universities.

Benefits of Certification

Outside of the hiring process, safety, health and environmental certifications for employees provide companies with consistency in training and work practices, increased confidence from customers, staff adherence to ethical standards, differentiation in marketing, and a standard for projects, promotions, salary increases and career road maps. Like an individual, the more certifications a company possesses, the better it looks on paper.

Why should you become an IASHEP Certified professional. Here are just a few of the reasons:

· Potentially leads to performance awards and promotions

· Increases your marketability and career opportunities

· Provides focus for professional development

· Confirms and validates professional skills to others in your field and to your employer and the public

· Enhances networking opportunities with other IASHEP members

· Conveys privileges such as using IASHEP Professional Credentials on letterhead

· Affirms commitment to IASHEP code of ethics

· Allows user to perform professional services and seal work products

· Gives a personal sense of achievement

· Professional credentials may transfer to leading colleges and universities

To Employers

Enhances confidence in the knowledge, skills and accomplishments of your professional employees

Increases your ability to bill professional and certified employees out at higher rates

Strengthens your technical proposals to customers

Demonstrates the depth of technical skills available to prospective customers and to the public

Reduces professional liability insurance costs. 

To Clients and Customers

Assures confidence in the professional's services addressing a broad array of safety, health and environmental planning, analysis, education and documentation

Provides an assurance of engaging competent safety, health and environmental professionals

A professional credential provides a stronger defense in case of lawsuits

Serves as a source for qualified, practicing safety, health and environmental professionals.

The Future: The need for safety, health and environmental professionals to demonstrate our credentials is growing throughout the country and abroad. 

Many of the current college and university and other credential programs do not adequately cover the fields that many of us work in today. With IASHEP, all of our certified courses and professional credentials allow our members to hit the ground running by learning real life skills for the various work environments in which they will be working.

For more information call (520) 568-5565

The International Association of Safety Health Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) Board of Directors has unanimously voted to establish an "Honorary Lifetime Membership" as the most prestigious award available to an International Association of Safety Health Environmental Professionals Member.

It is bestowed upon an IASHEP individual Member who has provided exceptional, loyal and outstanding service and contribution to the Association over an extended period of time.

The IASHEP Lifetime Member will receive an IASHEP annual membership for life.

The IASHEP Lifetime Member will be allowed to keep all of their professional credentials and will not have to pay renewal fees or have to recertify every three years.

The IASHEP Lifetime Member will receive a Lifetime Membership Certificate with their own Lifetime Membership number awarded to that special certificate.

The IASHEP Lifetime Member will have the right to continue to be part of the Board of Directors acting in a consulting / advisory role and are allowed to take IASHEP Certified Technician & Specialist Level Courses for free plus these members will receive a course completion certificate at no additional cost to them.

The following IASHEP Professional Members are considered to be "Lifetime Members"

Mrs. Peggy Sue Podojil - (Founding Member)

Mr. Raymond (Ray) Enama - (Founding Member)

Mr. John F. (Jack) Podojil - (Founding Member)

Mr. Eugene Taylor - (Founding Member)

Mr. Thomas Carroll - (Founding Member) 

Ms. Sonja Greene - Member

Mr. Thomas N. Etter (IASHEP Founding Member) passed away on July 29, 2021. 

Tom was a founding member and major part of the IASHEP family, and he will truly be missed by all of us.  Knowing Tom, he was always there to help everyone. Tom always had a smile on his face or could put a smile on your face when you were feeling down.  Most of all, he could always make you laugh.  He was a true friend to us all.  I am sure everyone will agree with this poem that IASHEP picked for our founding member:  

• “I have only slipped away into the next room; I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used … Play, smile, think of me … All is well.” ~Henry Scott Holland