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Safety Systems Associate (SSA)

Who Should Apply?

Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

  • Safety Coordinators 
  • Supervisors
  • Team Leads
  • Maintenance Leads
  • New Safety Professionals
  • Experienced professionals seeking independent validation of workplace safety competence 



Eligibility Requirements 

  • No Formal safety degree required
  • Workplace experience recommended
  • Open to safety, operations, maintenance, supervisory, and leadership personnel


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Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

  • Hazard Recognition 
  • OSHA Fundamentals
  • Incident Reporting 
  • Safety Responsibilities
  • Workplace Inspections
  • Risk Awareness
  • Safety Communication



What Earning the SSA Credential Means


The SSA credential demopnstrates foundational competence in workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, risk awareness, safety communication, and safety system execution. Credential holders have succesfully demonstrated competence through indepedent assessment and examination. 


 

Exam Blueprint

Examination Information

Competencies validated by the SSA Credential

Examination Information

  • Hazard Recognition & Risk Assessment
  • OSHA fundamentals & Compliance 
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation
  • Safety Responsibility & Accountability
  • Workplace Inspections & Audits 
  • Safety Communication & Engagement


  • 100 Questions
  • Multiple Choice
  • 2 Hours 
  • Minimum Passing Score: 80%


  • Certification Valid for 3 Years 
  • $199 





Candidate Handbook

Ready to Earn Your SSA Credential?

The Safety Systems Associate (SSA) crediential validates foundational workplace safety completence through independent assessments and examination. 

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