🌟 New Free Course Alert: Become a Certified U.S. Safety Awareness Technician (CUSAT)
At IAQCert, we’re proud to announce the launch of our latest free safety certification: the Certified U.S. Safety Awareness Technician (CUSAT). Designed for new and experienced workers alike, this course provides essential training on OSHA-aligned safety principles—empowering participants to work confidently and compliantly in today’s evolving industrial and environmental workplaces.
🧰 What Is CUSAT and Why Does It Matter?
Workplace safety is more important than ever. According to OSHA, thousands of workers suffer serious injuries each year due to preventable hazards. The CUSAT program addresses this by offering a comprehensive safety foundation across topics like:
- Hazard communication (GHS/SDS)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Walking-working surfaces and fall protection
- Heat stress, ergonomics, and mental health
Whether you’re in general industry, construction, or IAQ-related roles, this course is designed to build awareness, promote injury prevention, and enhance regulatory understanding based on key OSHA standards.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in the CUSAT Program
CUSAT delivers high-impact, easy-to-follow modules on topics that align with real OSHA enforcement priorities. Highlights include:
- Understanding your OSHA rights and responsibilities
- Identifying and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
- Applying risk assessments, PPE selection, and respirator basics
- Learning emergency response, fire safety, and exit route planning
- Recognizing workplace violence and mental health triggers
The course is ideal for:
- New hires in general industry or IAQ roles
- Entry-level safety coordinators
- Contractors and small business employees
- Anyone seeking free, verified safety awareness training
🇨🇦 Coming Soon: Canadian Version of CUSAT
We’re currently developing a Canadian edition of this program, tailored to provincial safety laws and regulations—including WorkSafeBC, OHSA Ontario, and CNESST Québec frameworks. This version will help Canadian employers meet their legal obligations while reinforcing a safety-first culture.
If you’re a Canadian safety professional or contractor, stay tuned — our Canada-specific version of the CCSAT course is launching soon.
📘 Explore Our Other Free Safety Training: Confined Space Entry
If you’re working around tanks, vaults, or enclosed spaces, check out our other free safety certification:
🔗 Certified Confined Space Entry Technician (CCSET)
This course covers:
- Confined space definitions and hazards
- Permit-required vs. non-permit spaces
- Atmospheric monitoring and rescue procedures
It’s another no-cost, high-impact credential to help you or your team stay compliant and protected.
✅ Why Train With IAQCert?
IAQCert is a trusted leader in environmental and occupational safety education. Our self-paced courses are built on the latest OSHA and NIOSH standards and are accessible to anyone looking to learn, upskill, or reinforce core safety competencies.
We believe safety training should be:
- Affordable (our core courses are free)
- Practical and standards-aligned
- Mobile-friendly and 100% online
- Designed to prepare real workers for real risks
🧭 Get Started Today
Don’t wait until an accident happens. Take the first step toward creating a safer workplace — or making yourself more marketable in today’s job market.
👉 Enroll in the Certified U.S. Safety Awareness Technician (CUSAT)
👉 Explore all IAQCert safety courses
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