National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA)
National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA™)
The National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA™) designation was designed by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) to give recognition to an individual who has attained a minimum standard in their safety knowledge and experience and have less than three (3) years OR 6000 hours of field experience.
To qualify for the HCSAS NHSA™ designation, the applicant must:
- Complete all mandatory courses plus any two electives.
- Complete HCSAS NHSA™ application, include copies of certifications, proof of basic proficiency.
- Apply and successfully pass the HCSAS NHSA™ Qualifying Exam with 75%.
- Upon successful completion of the NHSA™ exam, an NHSA™ Code of Ethics must be agreed to, signed, dated, with the original copy being submitted to the office.
The Mandatory courses for the HCSAS NHSA designation are as follows:
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue Awareness
- HCSAS Auditor Training Program
- Ground Disturbance Level 2
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Principles of Health & Safety Management
- Standard First Aid Level A, B, or C (St. John and Canadian Red Cross accepted)
- Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques
- WHMIS Train the Trainer GHS
The Elective (minimum 2) courses for the HCSAS NHSA™ designation are as follows:
- Hoisting & Rigging Safety
- Flag Person TTT
- Fall Protection
Please complete and submit the NHSA Application form along with all required supporting documentation to [email protected].
(Application fees may apply)
