Sonia VelonProject Manager| K&A Engineering ConsultingWhite Plains, Ny, United States
I see a lot of people in the Project Management/Construction have a OSHA Certification, is that really important or useful for the Project Manager? Saving Changes...
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Stephen RobinProject Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and TransportArima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Well, this is just my uninformed opinion, the OSHA certification is a valuable certification, in general, to have for a PM but it will hold more weight in industries where high-risk environments are common such as construction, oil&gas, and agriculture. It would also be important for any high-risk job or jobs with potential danger to stakeholders. Saving Changes...
Any certification can be useful if it teaches you a new set of skills so long as it is not used as a substitute for bringing in a health and safety SME as a team member if the complexity or context of your project demands it.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I took the OSHA course and certification years ago a it was a requirement for our Oil and Gas Construction Projects. I found it to be very useful. Saving Changes...
Justin FuSenior Systems Engineer| ParsonsBristow, Va, United States
Since OSHA is a certification for training public and private sector employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers, it can be very useful, in developing safer places to work.
It can be more valuable in work environments that have high risks, like mines, offshore platforms, construction sites, etc.
You should evaluate the conditions of work and situations in your workplace, to establish the need to obtain this certification as a plus to your project management knowledge. Saving Changes...
While OSHA certification primarily focuses on workplace safety regulations, which may not directly relate to project management responsibilities, it can still offer valuable insights. Understanding OSHA guidelines can enhance a project manager's ability to ensure a safe working environment for their team, manage risks effectively, and navigate regulatory compliance issues when relevant. However, its direct applicability may vary depending on the nature of the projects managed. Saving Changes...
Michael BrowningDirector, Cybersecurity| Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, United States
Great discussion, I learned a lot! Saving Changes...
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