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132 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional for General Industry

The capstone of the General Industry safety career ladder. Master OSHA 29 CFR 1910, safety management systems, industrial hygiene and safety leadership — 100% online, at your own pace.

Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Employer-verifiable credentials Open-book online exam
132 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional for General Industry
Certificate · Transcript · Wallet card Verifiable at amiosp.com
Duration
132hoursMinimum instructional hours
Modules
20modules12 core · 8 specialised
Completion
~1monthTypical, fully self-paced
Delivery
100%onlineMicrosoft Teams + LMS
Career level
9of 9Capstone of the career ladder
LEVEL 9 PROGRAM 132-Hr OSH Professional
Program overview

What is the 132-Hour OSH Professional for General Industry?

The 132-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional for General Industry is the Level 9 capstone program of the American Institute of Safety Professionals' General Industry safety career ladder. Delivered 100% online and self-paced through Microsoft Teams and the Institute's LMS, it combines 100 hours of core modules and 32 hours of specialised modules covering OSHA 29 CFR 1910, hazard and risk assessment, written safety programs, industrial hygiene, ISO 45001 and ANSI/ASSP Z10 safety management systems, and safety leadership.

It is the most comprehensive general industry safety qualification in the Institute's catalogue — built for safety and EHS managers ready to lead compliance, systems and culture across a whole organisation. Most learners finish within one month.

Learning outcomes

What you'll master
  1. 01 OSHA 1910 compliance strategy Apply 29 CFR 1910 across its subparts to complex scenarios, and advise leadership on compliance strategy.
  2. 02 Advanced hazard & risk assessment JHA, PHA, bow-tie and fault tree analysis, risk matrices and enterprise hazard registers.
  3. 03 Safety management systems Design and lead systems aligned with ISO 45001:2018, ANSI/ASSP Z10 and OSHA Recommended Practices.
  4. 04 OSHA written programs LOTO, HazCom, respiratory protection, confined spaces, emergency action and the rest of the required suite.
  5. 05 Industrial hygiene & investigation Exposure monitoring, noise and heat stress, ergonomics, and enterprise root-cause investigations.
  6. 06 Leadership & executive communication Lead safety-culture transformation and present safety strategy to executives and boards in business terms.
WHO IT'S FOR

Who should take this program?

Experienced safety professionals ready to lead general industry safety at program and organisational level.

  • Safety and EHS managers seeking a broad general industry credential
  • Senior safety professionals and safety directors leading programs across sites
  • Safety consultants serving manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, food processing and industrial clients
  • Mid-career professionals with 5+ years of experience
  • BCSP candidates preparing for, or building on, the ASP or CSP
  • International safety professionals in the Gulf, Asia, Africa and other markets
  • Graduates of the 48-Hour OSH Manager ready for the final level

Entry requirements

1 Completion of the 48 Hour OSH Manager or equivalent management-level training is strongly recommended
2 3 or more years of practical safety management experience across general industry sectors is recommended
3 Candidates with extensive specialist or supervisory experience (5+ years) and equivalent certifications may enrol directly
4 No formal academic degree is required
5 All instruction is delivered in English; professional proficiency in English is required
Curriculum

What will you study?

20 modules in two parts. Twelve core modules build the regulatory, technical and leadership foundation; eight specialised modules add depth in process safety, fire, ergonomics, environment, machinery, electrical, legal strategy and change management.

How your 132 hours are split
100 hrs12 core modules
32 hrs8 specialised

Core modules

12 modules · 100 hours
01

Core module 1 Comprehensive OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Regulatory Mastery

16 hrs

Professional-depth command of the general industry standards and how they are interpreted and enforced.

  • Walking-working surfaces, exit routes and emergency planning
  • Health and environmental controls, hazardous materials and PPE
  • Lockout/tagout, confined spaces and medical and first aid
  • Fire protection, materials handling and machine guarding
  • Electrical (Subpart S) and toxic and hazardous substances (Subpart Z)
  • Letters of interpretation, rulemaking tracking and state-plan variations
02

Core module 2 Advanced Hazard Assessment and Risk Management

10 hrs

Identify, analyse and prioritise risk with the methods used by senior safety professionals.

  • Job hazard analysis and preliminary hazard analysis
  • HAZOP awareness, bow-tie and fault tree analysis
  • Semi-quantitative risk assessment, risk matrices and ALARP
  • Hazard registers, hierarchy of controls and risk-informed decisions
03

Core module 3 Written Safety Program Development — Complete Suite

10 hrs

Write the OSHA-required programs every general industry employer needs.

  • Lockout/tagout and hazard communication programs
  • Respiratory protection and confined-space programs
  • Emergency action and fire prevention plans
  • Hearing conservation and bloodborne pathogens programs
  • PPE hazard assessment documentation
  • Powered industrial truck training
04

Core module 4 Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

10 hrs

Assess and control chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards.

  • Exposure monitoring strategy and sampling
  • PELs, TLVs, STELs and ceiling limits
  • Noise surveys and heat stress (WBGT)
  • Ergonomic assessment tools
  • Medical surveillance, biological monitoring and provider coordination
05

Core module 5 Safety Management System Design and Implementation

10 hrs

Build a management system that is auditable, certifiable and integrated with quality and environment.

  • ISO 45001:2018 and ANSI/ASSP Z10
  • OSHA Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
  • Integrated ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 systems
  • Gap analysis through to certification preparation
06

Core module 6 Incident Investigation and Root-Cause Analysis

8 hrs

Lead investigations that find real causes and stop recurrence.

  • TapRooT, Ishikawa, fault tree, bow-tie, barrier and change analysis
  • AcciMap and the Swiss cheese model
  • Evidence handling, interviews and timelines
  • Report writing and the corrective-action lifecycle
  • Investigation quality assurance and organisational learning
07

Core module 7 Safety Audit and Compliance Program Governance

8 hrs

Run an audit program that leadership and regulators can rely on.

  • Audit program strategy and internal audit execution
  • Compliance, management-system and behavioural audits
  • Auditor competency and nonconformance management
  • Effectiveness verification, third-party coordination and management review
08

Core module 8 Safety Performance Measurement and Analytics

6 hrs

Measure what matters and turn data into decisions.

  • Leading and lagging indicators: TRIR, DART, LTIFR and EMR
  • Benchmarking against BLS and NAICS data
  • Dashboards, trend analysis and predictive analysis
09

Core module 9 Safety Leadership, Culture, and Executive Communication

8 hrs

Lead culture change and win support at board level.

  • Culture maturity models and leadership engagement
  • Just culture and behavioural safety systems
  • Multi-year transformation planning
  • Executive and board reporting and stakeholder management
  • Cross-functional partnerships
10

Core module 10 Contractor Safety Governance and Supply Chain Safety

6 hrs

Control the risk that contractors and suppliers bring on site.

  • Pre-qualification and onsite monitoring
  • OSHA multi-employer citation policy
  • Performance scorecards and subcontractor management
  • Joint ventures and supply-chain safety accountability
11

Core module 11 Safety Training Program Management

4 hrs

Plan, deliver and prove the effectiveness of safety training.

  • Training needs analysis and competency frameworks
  • Delivery methods and trainer qualification
  • Kirkpatrick evaluation
  • Training records and annual training calendars
12

Core module 12 Safety Budget, Insurance, and Business Case

4 hrs

Make the financial case for safety in the language of the business.

  • Safety budgets: capital versus operational spending
  • ROI analysis and the financial case for safety
  • EMR, workers' compensation and return-to-work programs
  • Working with insurers and brokers

Specialised modules

8 modules · 32 hours
01

Specialised module 1 Process Safety Management

6 hrs

Prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals.

  • All 14 PSM elements under 29 CFR 1910.119
  • Process hazard analysis methods and management of change
  • Mechanical integrity and pre-startup safety reviews
  • Process incident investigation and compliance auditing
02

Specialised module 2 Fire Safety Engineering Fundamentals

4 hrs

Understand how fires start, spread and are stopped.

  • Fire dynamics
  • Detection and suppression systems, inspection and maintenance
  • Hot work and flammable materials
  • Fire safety governance
03

Specialised module 3 Ergonomics Program Design and Implementation

4 hrs

Design an ergonomics program that measurably prevents MSDs.

  • Advanced ergonomic assessment
  • Workstation standards and manual handling
  • Office and industrial ergonomics
  • Measuring MSD prevention
04

Specialised module 4 Environmental Compliance for Safety Professionals

4 hrs

Navigate the environmental rules that overlap with safety.

  • The EPA framework: Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
  • RCRA and TSCA awareness
  • Spill prevention and permits
  • OSHA–EPA overlap in manufacturing
05

Specialised module 5 Machine Safety and Robotics Awareness

4 hrs

Safeguard machinery and work safely alongside robots.

  • Machine guarding assessment under 1910.212–.219
  • Power press safety and safeguarding devices
  • Robot safety awareness
  • Machine risk assessment
06

Specialised module 6 Electrical Safety Program Management

4 hrs

Manage electrical risk across a facility.

  • Subpart S program management
  • NFPA 70E arc flash awareness and approach boundaries
  • Electrical PPE
  • Energised work permits
07

Specialised module 7 Legal Liability and Regulatory Strategy

3 hrs

Manage enforcement and legal exposure with confidence.

  • OSHA enforcement trends and citation defence
  • Willful versus serious classifications
  • Multi-employer and corporate officer liability
  • Regulatory negotiation
08

Specialised module 8 Organisational Change Management

3 hrs

Make safety improvements stick.

  • Kotter's 8-step model
  • ADKAR applied to safety
  • Resistance management and communication
  • Sustaining improvements
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Standards and frameworks you'll work with

Official sources, linked for reference
How it works

How is the program assessed?

One online, open-book exam at the end of the program, taken through your assigned student portal. Score 70% or higher to pass — your result is emailed to you straight after the exam.

  1. 1
    Enrol and get access Join live sessions on Microsoft Teams and study in the Institute's learning portal (LMS).
  2. 2
    Study 20 modules 12 core and 8 specialised modules at your own pace — most learners finish within a month.
  3. 3
    Take the exam One online, open-book exam through your assigned student portal.
  4. 4
    Get your result Your result is emailed to you as soon as you finish. 70% or higher to pass.
  5. Get certified and verified Receive your certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable online.
70% to pass The pass mark for the final online exam
Open-book Use your course materials during the exam — it tests application, not memory
Up to 3 retakes Didn't pass? Take a month to review the materials, then retake up to three more times
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Credentials employers can verify in seconds

How verification works
Diploma certificate — 132 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional for General Industry
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Career path

Where does this program sit in your career?

It is Level 9 — the top of the Institute's General Industry safety career ladder. Each level builds on the one before, from worker awareness to organisation-wide safety leadership.

General Industry safety career ladder 9 levels
  1. 1 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Worker awareness
  2. 2 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Supervisory knowledge
  3. 3 32-Hour Safety Committee Member Committee participation
  4. 4 36-Hour Safety Committee Chair Committee leadership
  5. 5 36-Hour OSH Trainer Training delivery
  6. 6 36-Hour OSH Supervisor Daily enforcement
  7. 7 44-Hour OSH Specialist Technical expertise
  8. 8 48-Hour OSH Manager Program leadership
  9. 9 132-Hour OSH Professional for General Industry Organisation-wide safety leadership YOU ARE HERE
What comes next International Diplomas Go further with a 480-hour International Diploma for multi-industry, diploma-level depth. Explore diplomas
Also consider CHSM · RSM · RSP Professional certifications for broader, multi-industry credentials. View certifications
Fees and enrolment

How much does the program cost?

Digital

PDF credentials, delivered online
$217.99$237.99
  • Online modules and learning resources
  • Open-book online exam
  • Certificate, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
  • Online verification record
Enroll — $217.99
Includes printed certificate

Complete

Hard-bound certificate plus PDF
$271.99$291.99
  • Everything in Digital
  • Hard-bound printed certificate
  • Shipped to your address (courier extra)
Enroll — $271.99

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Why choose us

Why study with us?

A complete general industry safety education from the American Institute of Safety Professionals — online, self-paced and built for working professionals.

The most complete general industry program 132 instructional hours across 20 modules — the deepest general industry program in our catalogue.
Systems and leadership, not just rules ISO 45001, ANSI/ASSP Z10, audit governance, culture and board-level communication.
Fast and flexible Fully online and self-paced. Most learners finish within one month.
Fair, open-book assessment One online exam with a 70% pass mark, and up to three retakes if you need them.
Employer-verifiable credentials Certificate, transcript and wallet card, verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
A clear path forward The top of a nine-level career ladder, with a direct route to International Diplomas.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still deciding? Speak to an advisor about your experience and goals. We reply within 24 hours. +1 689 286 3561 info@amiosp.com Contact an advisor

What is the 132-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional for General Industry?

It is the Level 9 capstone program of the American Institute of Safety Professionals' General Industry safety career ladder: 132 instructional hours across 12 core and 8 specialised modules, delivered 100% online and self-paced through Microsoft Teams and the Institute's LMS. It covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910, hazard and risk assessment, written safety programs, industrial hygiene, ISO 45001 and ANSI/ASSP Z10 safety management systems, and safety leadership.

How much does the program cost?

$217.99 for the Digital package (PDF certificate, transcript and wallet card) or $271.99 for the Complete package, which adds a hard-bound printed certificate. Fees and VAT may apply, and courier charges for hard copies are quoted separately.

How long does it take?

The program has a minimum of 132 instructional hours. It is fully self-paced, and most learners finish within one month. Enrolment is open from January 2026 to December 2027.

Who should take this program?

Safety and EHS managers, senior safety professionals and directors, consultants serving industrial clients, mid-career professionals with 5+ years of experience, professionals preparing for BCSP credentials (ASP, CSP), and graduates of the 48-Hour OSH Manager program.

What are the entry requirements?

Completing the 48-Hour OSH Manager program or equivalent is strongly recommended, along with 3+ years of practical safety management experience. Candidates with 5+ years of specialist or supervisory experience and equivalent certifications may enrol directly. No academic degree is required, but professional English proficiency is.

How is the program assessed?

By one online, open-book exam taken through your assigned student portal. You need 70% or higher to pass, and your result is emailed to you straight after the exam.

What happens if I don't pass the exam?

You have one month to review the course materials, then you can retake the exam up to three more times.

What is the difference between core and specialised modules?

The 12 core modules (100 hours) cover the foundation every general industry safety professional needs: OSHA 1910, risk assessment, written programs, industrial hygiene, management systems, investigation, auditing, metrics, leadership, contractors, training and the business case. The 8 specialised modules (32 hours) add depth in process safety, fire, ergonomics, environmental compliance, machine safety, electrical safety, legal strategy and change management.

What will I receive when I pass?

A program certificate, an official transcript and a professional wallet card from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. Every credential can be verified by employers at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

What comes after this program?

This is the top level of the General Industry career ladder. For broader, multi-industry credentials, you can progress to a 480-hour International Diploma or to the CHSM, RSM and RSP certifications.

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