“The COSS certification is an excellent course for
those persons seeking to gain knowledge in the field of safety
and desiring certification of their knowledge and skills.
I would recommend the COSS course to all safety oriented persons
& organizations.”
James McGowan, COSS, Irby Construction
"Great intense class; enjoyed very much. Lots of information
that I didn't know; lots of information to bring back to work.
Best instructor that has ever taught me. I have been through
a lot of classes."
Bray Sharp, COSS, Harmony
"Excellent Program, would recommend to
any safety managers and line management; highly motivated
safety process."
Danny Oubre, COSS , Shaw Group
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CONTRACTORS
"Excellent class! Very impressed with knowledge
and instruction given by Rightor Cobb. I would strongly recommend
this class to anyone trying to improve their knowledge of
OSHA regulations and requirements."
Buddy Mincey Jr., COSS, Turner
"This COSS program increased my safety knowledge through
materials, presentations, interaction. Great class."
David Guitrau, COSS, Turner
"This COSS class was extremely informative and educational on all levels. However, most importantly, it was delivered in a way that was interesting, creative, and just plain fun...Safety is not only important, but can be fun and interesting..."
Jim Leonard, COSS, Carpenter Contractors of America
"Everyone at the Safety Council was so wonderful! They
cared about our needs relative to our comfort, how we were
enjoying the class, and if the information was appropriate.
They care!"
Dana Kieferle, COSS, Insulation Sales &
Service
"...I would like to tell anyone who is looking into
safety, or in the process of starting a safety program; that
this is one of the most intense classes I have ever taken.
I would like to thank the Safety Council for all their time
and effort."
John Williams, COSS, Triad Electric
"...Excellent Program, would recommend to any safety managers and line management; highly motivated safety process..."
Danny Oubre, COSS, Shaw Group
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FOOD PROCESSING
"I came to this class with only 2 months in safety. During
this class I was challenged to the limits. But at the end
I felt that I now know 10 times more than I did when I started.
Thanks."
Russell Johns, COSS, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation
"I came in to the class with very little knowledge.
Thanks to the teaching, course objectives, and openly discussing
different jobs and duties, my knowledge has grown greatly. This class
has also provided great resources that I will use in making my job and home safer."
Brett Reed, COSS, G&H Seed Co.
"This was the best use of a week's time I have had in a long time.
Mr. Cobb was thorough, patient and extremely helpful and knowledgeable."
Glenda McDonald, COSS, Sara Lee Foods
"The class was very informative. I feel far better about my abilities to find and apply OSHA standards in my workplace..."
William Richey, COSS, Cargill Decatur
FIRE DEPARTMENTS / FIRE SAFETY
“This class has been extremely helpful in my day-to-day
activities in the safety field. I would highly recommend this
course to any practicing safety individual who aspires to
a career in the safety field. Very helpful to anyone who works
in safety but has not been formally educated in college, but
seeks to make a difference.”
Peter R. Martin, COSS, Centerville Fire Dept.
“One of the most informative classes I have ever attended.
When you leave this class you have enough knowledge and tools
to immediately begin improving your safety program.”
Cory Butaud, COSS, B&B Fire
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GOVERNMENT
"The COSS class was an awesome event to gain a large
amount of knowledge to expand our safety program. The class
instructor was terrific and presented loads of great info.
Now I can sign my name Greg Vigneau, COSS. I am very proud
of the safety council for their hard work."
Greg Vigneau, COSS, City of Corona
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT / INDUSTRIAL
“Being new to the safety field, I had very limited safety
knowledge. After taking the COSS class, I feel 100% more confident
& knowledgeable in my new position. The information given
in the course was very helpful. I recommend the class to every
new safety professional.”
Joe Eubanks, COSS, H & E Equipment
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INDIVIDUAL
“This was an eye opening experience! I have learned more
than I would have ever thought. I now have a new respect for
all of those that deal with safety. The class was incredible.
I feel as though I have the tools to provide an adequate safety
program for my peers as well as my employees.”
Nicholas Duhe, COSS, LSU Student, Petroleum
Engineering
“Excellent safety skills were learned by me in this
class. I learned more in 40 hours than in the 2 years I received
my Associate Degree in Safety Technology.”
Wilson Couch, COSS
"As someone with an oil and gas background,
I never had any dealings with OSHA, since the MMS (Minerals
Management Services) is the governing agency. This course
was excellent, detailed and informative! Thanks."
Kevin T. Gray, Sr., COSS
"Great class! I would recommend this class to any safety
professional."
Brandon Gassie, COSS
"The COSS class was an excellent experience for me."
Raymond M. Ducharme, COSS
"I would highly recommend this class to any safety professional
that would like to further their safety knowledge. Excellent
instructor and guest speakers throughout the week that brought
a lot of knowledge to the discussion."
Lori Sherman, COSS
"Excellent program for integrating standards and practical
safety analysis assessment. A must for a well-rounded risk
manager or safety professional."
Sharon Vega, COSS
"An awesome job specific learning experience."
Keoki Kamau, COSS
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OILFIELD
“The COSS course is an excellent course for front line
supervisors and safety professionals. A wide variety of compliance
issues are addressed and useful tools provided. If you’re
looking for an avenue to bring value to the bottom line and
minimize loss exposure, this is the course for you.”
Troy R. Roach, COSS, HSE Manager, Veritas DGC
Land
“The course was very informative and met the objectives
outlined. The instructor was obviously dedicated, committed
and sincere in the delivery of the course. The facility was
comfortable. I found the course material valuable and will
improve my ability to improve my contribution and performance
in the workplace.”
Ray Mays, COSS, Veritas
“Packed with information that directly relates to our industry.
Not the same old boring lectures received at other seminars.
So many network contacts! Thanks for the wonderful experience.”
J.D. Touchet, COSS, Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators, Inc.
“Very invigorating experience. If you do not come away with an increased knowledge
in safety, it's because you didn't put forth the effort to learn it. Good check up from
the neck up.”
Richard Guidry, COSS, Chevron Texaco
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OTHER
"I have just been given corporate responsibility
for corporate safety in my company. Since I do not have any
background in safety I was looking for a course that would
give me a good general knowledge of safety. This course did
everything I expected and more. Facilities, content and instructors
were great."
Ron Williams, COSS, Spectrum Metals, Inc.
"This course is a must for any employees who are responsible
for developing and continually overseeing the safety program."
Michael Cupit, COSS, Cupit Consulting
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PETROCHEMICAL - PIPELINE DISTRIBUTION
"The best training course I've attended in a
long time."
Paul Amy, COSS, BP Amoco
"[The course] was not what I expected. It was a fun, intense
and great learning experience. I now have the understanding of the resources available
and the confidence to use them. Great class, great instructor!"
Jerry Huebinger, COSS, Crompton
"With the knowledge gained in this class, I will definitely be able to go back to my job and work with other safety professionals in improving and
administering [our] safety program."
Richard Ayres, COSS, Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP
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PLANTS / MANUFACTURING
"Course material was comprehensive and very
practical. Discussions added to the learning experience. I
am much better equipped to recognize, control, and prevent
hazards. My awareness has increased tenfold. Great course.
A must for any technical professional."
Brenda Maris, COSS, Georgia Gulf
"I have been in industry for 34 years and can't believe
the amount of information I've picked up on in one week, from not only the instruction,
but the individuals within the class. Great program. Keep up the good work."
Gerald Lasseigne, COSS, Triad Nitrogen
"I have been in Safety & I.H. for a year and a half
and I was a year and a half late coming to this course. Thanks
again."
Chris Batty, COSS, BASF
"After spending a week with these guys I guarantee that
you will say that you've learned things that you didn't know.
Regardless of how long you've been in this business."
Richard Stagnoli, COSS, Alcoa/Discovery Aluminas
"I have been a safety professional for over
30 years, and I think this course is outstanding and presented in an excellent manner. My
regret is that I wish I could have attended many years earlier, but recommend this to any
individual wanting to advance his or her professional safety career."
William Gene Stevens, COSS, L.A. Pigment
"I have been in the plant industry for 13 years, and I've
been a volunteer firefighter for 7 years. I'm telling you, I have been to a lot of classes,
over the years, and this one by far has taught me more information in one week than any of the
others."
Tony Cannon, COSS, Bancroft Bag, Inc.
“The COSS program was an excellent choice…I believe
this course would be of great benefit to anyone in the field
of safety or front line supervisor.”
Carl Flores, COSS, Safety Inspector, Shell
Chemical
“COSS was one of the most challenging, yet rewarding
workshops I have attended. I recommend COSS to any individual
who has safety and health responsibilities.”
Michael Aust, COSS, Castrol, N. America
“The COSS program presented a challenging, positive,
experience and highly effective means of obtaining vital safety
information that can be put to use Monday morning on the job.”
John Marque, COSS, Pioneer Americas LLC
“I am new into safety and environmental and this was
a very informative course for me. I would … recommend
this for all safety personnel. I struggled the first 2 days
and then things started to come together and I felt more comfortable.
The instructor was great.”
Terry Hymel, COSS, Borden Chemical
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POWER & ENERGY COMPANIES
“I would recommend this course to any new or working
safety specialist in the field. Brings new light once again
to “our” jobs. It’s all for the employees.”
Jesse Slaven, COSS, Entergy, Mississippi
“The coverage of the subject matter was thorough. The
presentation of the material was professional and at a level
that beginning Safety Personnel can understand. I can take
the information provided this week and apply it Monday.”
Dwayne Payne, COSS, Duke Energy
“Although I have been in the safety field for some time,
the COSS course has been an eye opening experience. I highly
recommend this course to anyone or company that seeks to equip
their safety personnel with the right tools for positively
influencing their safety process.
George Frederick, COSS, Duke Energy
“One of the most informative classes I
have ever attended. When you leave this class you have enough
knowledge and tools to immediately begin improving your safety
program.”
Keith Jackson, COSS, Entergy, Arkansas
“A course that delivered what was advertised! It was refreshing
to receive from a variety of experts. I highly recommend this course for anyone new to the
safety profession, anyone wanting to pursue safety as a career, or line employees that have
been made responsible for safety at their company. It was a challenging week.”
Randy Zachary, COSS, Halliburton Energy Services
“My exposure to and knowledge of OSHA codes and principles
was limited to a minimum before I took this class. I would strongly encourage all persons
to complete this course as a professional enhancement tool.”
Thomas J. Gilbert, Jr., COSS, Nelson Tree Service
“In taking the COSS course it made me better aware
of the regulations under the OSHA rules and also made me better
aware of systems we need to improve within my organization
and workplace when I get back.”
Troy Smith, COSS, Omni Energy
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SERVICE INDUSTRIES
“I thought I knew about safety and regulations until I took this
class. This class has enlightened me to all the aspects of the safety process.”
Kent Harrison, COSS, Louisiana Lift Equipment
“I was appointed to handle safety for our company,
not knowing anything about OSHA or state regulations. I felt
terrified on day one, but through training and cross-disciplinary
sharing, I felt empowered to successfully evaluate and assess
safety at my work sites.”
“The tools and training I received will benefit many
lives for a lifetime. Thanks!”
Michelle Ducre, COSS, Edgen
“The COSS curriculum is an excellent tool for gaining
a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of OSHA and the tools and resources available
to ensure the safety of employees. As a newcomer to the safety field from a small business,
I am confident that the knowledge I received will lead to a stronger, safer organization.”
Cynthia C. Babcock, COSS, Watertech Corporation
“I was pleasantly surprised to find our instructor, Mr. Rightor Cobb,
to be energetic, enthusiastic, and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I felt very comfortable
asking questions with out fear of looking ignorant; Rightor's approachability made my learning
process much smoother. Thank you, Rightor, for giving me the tools, knowledge, and confidence
to do my job better.”
Roger E. Cruz, COSS, Systems Conformance, Inc.
“This course was unbelievable as far as quality and
quantity. The information provided was very extensive and
varied. I look forward to the national recognition and believe
this course will be very successful in imparting future COSS
sessions. Thanks for your professionalism!!! Great luck and
best regards.”
Ted Dore, COSS, Total Safety, Inc.
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TRANSPORTATION / DISTRIBUTOR
“I value the COSS certification because it represents
my commitment to safety and is a standard to be measured by.”
Mark Pitcock, COSS, Schneider National Bulk
Carriers
“I’ve been in safety approximately
3 months. I’ve always been in production. Now that I
have been through the COSS session, I can say that my knowledge
of safety has been increased dramatically. Job very well done!”
J. Ronald Fontenot, COSS, Union Tank Car
“I am basically new to [safety regulations]. I have learned so much from Rightor Cobb because he breaks the information down for
people like me [who are] new to the field.”
Delores Bradshaw, COSS, Express Jet Airlines
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MUNICIPALITIES
“A huge amount of information was presented in an easy to understand format. Instructor
discussed very important and critical information..."”
John J. Sullivan, COSS, Aquatic Vegetation Control
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ORLANDO,
FL
“This
has been the best OSHA certified safety training I have received
in my 4-1/2 years of being in this profession.”
“The information and the format are easy to understand.
The instructors are professional and experienced. The library
alone is worth $1,000.00. I hope that the Safety Council continues
this course and I completely recommend it to anyone.”
Stephen
Wilcox, COSS
“Excellent
materials. Excellent instructor. I learned many new ways to
improve the safety process at my workplace. I would recommend
this course to anyone in the safety or risk management profession.
This is the best class that I have taken anywhere.”
Marti
Saling, COSS
“This
course goes far beyond understanding the CFRS. Every participant,
no matter the level of experience, will walk away with new
information and tools ready to return to the workplace with
a fresh pair of eyes and renewed enthusiasm.”
Elizabeth
Baldwin, COSS
Correct Craft, Inc.
“This
course has provided direction and a baseline for me as
a safety profession and for my organization and fellow team
members. The resources invested are well worth it!”
Joseph
B. Honesberger, COSS
“The
COSS course is definitely a "value add" to any safety
professional. The structure, design of the training material
deliverance was something I've never experienced in any other
training.”
Cindy
McClellan, COSS
“Very
intense but worth it! Enjoyed safety presentations at the
end of the class. Great instructor! Very knowledgeable in
his field. Enjoyed networking opportunity! Would like to see
more emphasis on 1910 standards. Learned so much construction
knowledge.”
Rachel
Hively, COSS
“Excellent
class. A lot of good useful information and tools you can
put to work immediately. Help with getting management buy
in and support to safety. Walk away with good reference tools
that will be useful for implementing new programs and reviewing
existing ones.”
Christina
Griffin, COSS
“A
very challenging but rewarding class. It will allow me to
now advance further into the safety arena. As a Registered
Nurse and Certified Health Nurse Specialist, this certification
was an accomplishment also in my career.”
Carol
E. Missimer, COSS
“I
have been in Law Enforcement and the safety profession for
over 20 years. I hold a CPP, CSP and have been involved in
many security and safety programs in the past. The COSS program
is a great program for all safety and as security professionals.
This provides 5 days of intensive and comprehensive training
that will increase safety at any organization.”
Louis
D. DeFalco, COSS
“Outstanding
course, very useful information. I would recommend this course
for public and private sector safety and risk managers.”
Roosevelt
Solomon, Jr., COSS
“A very worthwhile class for anyone involved in directing
the safety program of their company. Excellent materials to
add to my resource library. Rightor Cobb, the instructor,
kept the class informative and entertaining. Great job!”
M.
Bonnie Will, SPNR, CRSU, COSS
