Registered Safety Officer®

The Registered Safety Officer® (RSO) is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of occupational health and safety. The RSO is generally responsible for the day-to-day activities of managing a company’s health and safety program.

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Examination topics may include:

• Safety Terminology
• Company H & S Responsibilities
• Hazard Recognition & Control
• Safety Inspections
• Health & Safety Training
• Motivation
• Recordkeeping for OSHA
• Monitoring for Safety
• Ergonomics
• Office Safety
• Fleet Safety
• Subcontractors/Vendors
• Waste Management
• Accident Investigation
• Workers’ Compensation
• Preparing Legal Defense

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Prerequisite: 1 year safety experience

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Passing Score: 78%  (100 question multiple-choice examination)

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RSO Certification Retention:

Annual Maintenance Fee, and Sixteen (16) hours continuing education or equivalent every two years.