Primary objective of the MSO Program is to combine formal training with the individual's personal work experience. A MSO provides a valuable resource to management in the administration and implementation of the company's health & safety program. Entry level certification indicates that the participant has practical knowledge in various manufacturing related health & safety management skills and principles. This program is recommended for safety practitioners who wish to receive training focused on the manufacturing sector.

This program will enable participants to:

• "assist" management in the administration, implementation and maintenance of a health and safety management system
  
  
• identify and review various health and safety concerns specific to the work site
  
  
• communicate effectively with government, management and workers regarding health and safety, on and off the job

Compulsory Courses

• *Accident Investigation
• Back Injury Prevention
• Effective Disability Management
• **General Safety Regulations
• Hazard Assessment
• Safety Basics
• Standard First Aid
• Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP)
• *Supervisor Training
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Train-the-Trainer

* Applicant must submit the following:

• copy of Toolbox Meeting prepared and run by applicant
• copy of an accident investigation completed by applicant
• copy of a company Hazard Assessment completed by applicant
• copy of a Company Worksite Safety Inspection completed by applicant

** Applicant must complete a competency test on the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code prepared by the MHSA

Electives (any four of the following)

• Basic Rigging
• Behavior Based Safety
• Confined Space Awareness
• Driver Fatigue Management
• Emergency Planning
• Ergonomics
• Fall Protection Awareness
• Fire Safety Program
• Forklift Training
• Health & Safety Committees
• Indoor Air Quality
• Industrial Hygiene
• Noise & Hearing Conservation
• Overhead Crane Train the Trainer
• Respiratory Protective Equipment - Certified Fit Tester
• Safety Auditor Training and Certification
• Spill Response Awareness
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Train-the-Trainer
• Violence & Harassment in the Workplace

* Equivalencies will be considered. This consideration will be at the discretion of the MHSA Board of Directors.

*Other courses will be added to the "elective " listing as they become available.

*Other courses may be accepted as credits if the MHSA agrees they are health or safety related.

The participant must submit a recommendation letter from their employer(s) verifying a minimum of three (3) years health & safety experience in the manufacturing industry.

Certification in all required courses must be in place before applying to become a Manufacturing Safety Officer.

The University of Alberta's Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S) Certificate Program is pleased to honour student who possess the Manufacturing Safety Officer (MSO) professional designation.


Candidates who receive their MSO Certification will receive a maximum exemption of 21 hours towards the "Enrichment Seminar" requirement of the OH & S Certificate Program.


Students meeting the admission requirements into the OH & S Certificate program can apply for exemption credit by completing the Application for Exemption form

http://www.extension.ualberta.ca/sciences/prog_ohs.aspx


Maintaining Certification

The Manufacturing Safety Officer must keep current with changes within the industry.

To maintain certification the following is required:

Every two (2) years the Manufacturing Safety Officer must obtain a total of 8 credits. Credits are established as follows:

• 2 day course 4 credit
• 1 day course 2 credit
• 1/2 day course 1 credit

It is the responsibility of the MSO to maintain their certification. MSO must send the required certificates to the MHSA requesting their certification be current for a further two(2) year period.

Please fill out the MSO application and submit it to your nearest MHSA office. MSO application

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