Construction Site Safety Program

NCCER has developed an industry-wide approach to safety through a formal, nationally recognized training program. The Construction Site Safety Training Program is a widely used safety system employed by contractors and owners who demand more from their on-site supervisors and safety technicians. This comprehensive standardized safety program deals with site-specific hazards and provides unparalleled national recognition.

• The program was designed to prepare trainees for the widely recognized safety certifications offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, including the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC).

• This approach includes curriculum, instructor certification and use of the NCCER Registry System to track and maintain training records and certifications.

• The safety training within NCCER’s curricula provides the foundation for change in safety culture, promoting a safety-first philosophy throughout every level of an organization – from new employee to management.

Safety Training Credentials

Those who successfully complete a prescribed set of modules from the NCCER safety curricula receive a certificate, transcript and wallet card with one of NCCER’s three safety training designations. These designations are:

• Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)

• Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)

• Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)

To be granted any of these NCCER safety training credentials, candidates must complete the selection of modules outlined in the Construction Site Safety Program Information guide.

Safety Instructor Certifications

To be granted any of the NCCER safety instructor certifications required to teach the safety curricula, candidates must meet the applicable requirements as outlined in the Construction Site Safety Program information guide.