Certified Occupational Injury & Illness Safety Specialist (COISS)

Course Description

The Certified Occupational Injury & Illness Safety Specialist (COISS) certification is a comprehensive occupational safety training program designed for safety professionals, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) specialists, supervisors, managers, human resources personnel, industrial hygienists, compliance officers, and individuals responsible for preventing workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify workplace hazards, reduce occupational risks, improve employee health, and maintain OSHA compliance.

Occupational injuries and illnesses continue to impact organizations across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, warehousing, transportation, energy, and other industries. Effective safety professionals must be able to recognize workplace hazards, investigate incidents, evaluate risks, implement preventive controls, and maintain accurate injury and illness documentation. This certification prepares participants to develop proactive safety strategies that reduce workplace incidents while improving regulatory compliance and operational performance.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations, occupational injury and illness prevention, hazard recognition, workplace inspections, risk assessment methodologies, accident investigation, root cause analysis, industrial hygiene principles, ergonomic hazards, chemical, biological, physical, and environmental hazards, OSHA recordkeeping requirements, injury and illness reporting, corrective action planning, safety audits, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management systems.

Through practical case studies, workplace scenarios, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, investigate occupational incidents, complete OSHA injury and illness documentation, implement effective control measures, and develop comprehensive workplace safety programs. The course emphasizes regulatory compliance, injury prevention, employee health protection, and the development of a proactive safety culture across all industries.

Upon successful completion of the Certified Occupational Injury & Illness Safety Specialist (COISS) course, participants will possess the knowledge and confidence to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, improve OSHA compliance, strengthen organizational safety performance, and support healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces.

What You'll Learn

• Upon successful completion of the Certified Occupational Injury & Illness Safety Specialist (COISS) course, participants will be able to:
• Understand OSHA regulations and occupational safety requirements related to workplace injury and illness prevention.
• Identify occupational injuries, illnesses, workplace hazards, and risk factors across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, warehousing, and general industry environments.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard recognition activities, and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Apply engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize workplace injuries and occupational illnesses.
• Investigate workplace incidents using root cause analysis techniques and develop preventive strategies to reduce recurring incidents.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant injury and illness records, documentation, reporting procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive workplace injury and illness prevention programs that improve employee health and organizational safety performance.
• Promote a proactive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) culture through employee engagement, safety leadership, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Who Should Attend

General Industry and Construction Managers & Workers Site Safety & Health Committee Members Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals Managers & Supervisors Training Managers Industrial Hygienists