CERTIFICATES FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Professional certification in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) serves as a critical mechanism for ensuring that practitioners possess the necessary competencies, knowledge, and skills to manage workplace safety and health risks effectively. While certification frameworks are typically regulated at the national level, global efforts have been made to harmonize standards and promote cross-border recognition of professional credentials. This paper reviews the contributions of key international organizations such as INSHPO and ENSHPO, in standardizing certification criteria and provides an analysis of OSH certification in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Australia, and Serbia.