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(OSH)Expert Evaluation Framework
OSH Professional Competency & Accreditation Register
Recognising Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health
Green Shield Academy’s OSH Professional Register is a competency-based evaluation framework designed to assess, verify, and formally accredit the expertise of senior Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practitioners.
Through a rigorous peer-review process, we benchmark candidates against international safety standards, validating their leadership, technical consultancy, and instructional capabilities.
Accreditation Tiers & Eligibility Criteria
Applicants may apply for recognition across three distinct professional designations depending on their verified credentials, years of experience, and strategic impact.
1. Certified OSH Expert (COSH-Ex)
Designed for senior practitioners with a proven track record in developing robust OSH management systems, conducting technical risk assessments, and driving organizational safety culture.
Target Audience: OSH Managers, Technical Specialists, Senior Risk Engineers.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 7 years of verified professional OSH experience.
Level 6 OSH Qualification (e.g., NEBOSH International Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or relevant BSc/MSc degree).
2. Certified OSH Consultant (COSH-Con)
Tailored for strategic advisors who deliver high-level consultancy, regulatory compliance audits, environmental safety integration, and executive-level OSH strategies.
Target Audience: Principal Consultants, OSH Auditors, Technical Advisors.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable OSH consultancy or leadership experience.
Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) or advanced professional OSH chartership/fellowship status.
A verified portfolio of delivered advisory projects, policy developments, or legal compliance audits.
3. Certified International OSH Trainer (CI-OSHT)
Recognises master trainers and instructional leaders capable of designing, delivering, and evaluating high-impact OSH training programmes internationally.
Target Audience: Corporate OSH Trainers, Academy Instructors, Safety Educators.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of active training delivery in occupational safety and health.
Recognised Train-the-Trainer (TOT) certification or Level 4/5 Education and Training qualification.
Evidence of 500+ hours of logged OSH instructional delivery and course design.