The NCSO^® / NHSA Designation

Training Elements

The members of CFCSA have agreed that the following will be the minimum compulsory elements of the training required:

General Compulsory Elements: 

• Health & Safety Program Content
• Investigations & Reporting
• Training & Communication
• Legislation & Responsibilities
• Supervisory Training
• Emergency Preparedness & First Aid
• Hazard Identification, Analysis & Control
• Inspections
• Records & Statistics
• Auditing 

Construction Specific Elements: 

• WHMIS
• Preventative Maintenance
• Occupational Health/Hygiene
• Safe Work Practices & Procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Site Safety & Housekeeping 

Practical Application:

The members of CFCSA have agreed that the following will be the minimum compulsory practical application of the training required: 

• Hazard Identification & Control
• Communication Exercise
• Safety Program Audit 

Experience:

The members of CFCSA have agreed that a total minimum of 3 years of practical construction related experience will be required. A minimum of two years of the required practical construction experience must have been obtained within in Canada.

Written Performance Measurement Standards:

The members of CFCSA have agreed that written performance measurement standards must be met to verify competency (by element or as a comprehensive review or both).