Certified European Safety Awareness Technician (CESAT)

If you’re ready to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of European workplace safety, aligned with EU directives, EN standards, and national enforcement systems, the Certified European Safety Awareness Technician (CESAT) course is for you. Learn how to assess risks, implement preventive measures, and apply legally recognized practices that protect workers and ensure compliance across EU member states.

Certification

As a CESAT-certified technician, you bring recognized safety credibility to any European job site. The CESAT digital badge proves your command of EU safety fundamentals, increasing your value to employers, agencies, and inspection bodies. Display it confidently on resumes, tenders, site documentation, or professional networks to reflect your certified status in occupational health and safety.

Learning Approach

1. LearnEase

Ideal for safety coordinators, supervisors, or newcomers seeking structured learning. Access 48 detailed lessons across 12 modules, reinforced with 5 progressive quizzes. Study at your own pace with full reference access for future fieldwork.

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2. CertFast

For experienced professionals. Skip the full course and go straight to a timed 1-hour certification exam to validate your skills and earn the CESAT badge.

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the mission of EU-OSHA and the legal structure of occupational health and safety in Europe under Directive 89/391/EEC.
• Identify and assess physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards using risk assessment methods aligned with EU prevention principles.
• Interpret REACH and CLP regulations for chemical safety, including GHS pictograms, labeling, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Select and maintain CE-marked PPE according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and EN safety standards for respiratory, hand, and eye protection.
• Apply lockout/tagout practices, machine safeguarding methods, and comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• Follow safe practices for forklift operation, pedestrian separation, and material handling under EN ISO 3691.
• Recognize and respond to environmental stressors such as heat, noise, dust, and UV exposure, following EU exposure limit guidance.
• Develop a compliant emergency action plan with evacuation routes, fire extinguisher protocols, and incident reporting, aligned with EU directives and signage standards.
• Implement ergonomic improvements for lifting and screen use, in line with Directives 90/269/EEC and 90/270/EEC.
• Promote psychosocial risk prevention through awareness of workplace stress, harassment, and violence, reflecting EU-level guidance and dignity-at-work principles.

Whether you follow the full curriculum (LearnEase) or validate your knowledge with the fast-track exam (CertFast), CESAT gives you the professional credibility, practical skills, and safety mindset to operate confidently in any European work environment—from logistics and construction to manufacturing and technical trades.

Enrollment & Certification Policy

Your enrollment includes full access to all 12 CESAT modules and 5 exams for a period of three years from the original date of enrollment. Certification is granted immediately upon passing the final exam, and remains valid for three years from that date.