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Real Comments from Real Students!

Here's a sample of the comments we receive on a regular basis from student all over the world.

2012

February 2012. Your courses are awesome...i didn't expect to be so challenged and learn so much. Its also one of the best online courses I've ever encountered - smooth and seamless and totally user friendly. Thanks a million, Gareth W., Cape Town, South Africa.

February 2012. I had 70 certifications when I started your OSH 132 and of all of them...this is by far the best structured and informative. Don D., Fairhope, Alabama, USA.

January 2012. Dear sir, I write to express my gratitude for the accomplishment in achieving my OSH 132 HRS program under your utmost and dedicated supervision. I am a Sierra Leonean that has gained your inherent potential in occupational health and safety programs. It my be a deficiency on my own part for not letting you know exactly how i feel for such experience that you've nurtured in me throughout my studies. Today am so proud been an African holding such qualification without having to fly through the Atlantic. I once again thank you and the entire OSHAcademy in helping my during my time of struggle. Sincerely yours, Alimamy K., Freetown, Sierra Leone.

January 2012. I just wanted to let you know how much I thoroughly enjoyed the program. I have been working in Safety for many many moons...but your material showed me things that I had not learned before! I was able to study at my own pace, printing the books and reading through them on my own time, even taking practice tests. This allowed me to spend less time online, as all I needed to do was check my quizzes and then take my final exam. The training material was excellently put together, very professional in appearance! Easy to read, and amazingly easy to understand. I wish my high school and college instructors had presented the information this clearly! Anyway, I look forward to seeing what is next and what new courses you will be offering. Keep up the great work! Roy W., Portland, Texas, USA.

2011

December 2011. Hi Steve, I want to register my sincere gratitude and appreciation to you and the entire OSHAcademy family for all your supports and the guidance all through my OSH 48-Hour Safety and Health Manager Professional Program. I have finally received all my certificates here in Nigeria. I give you kudos Steve! Please keep on with the good work and keep impacting on the lives of millions across the world. My Best Regards to you Steve, Bright M., HSE Supervisor, Escravos Gas To Liquids (EGTL) Projects, Nigeria

December 2011. Mr. Geigle, As of this afternoon, I have officially completed all the coursework for the 132-Hour OSH Professional certification. I have paid my tuition fee, and look forward to receiving the official documentation. Working for the US Army Corps of Engineers and already having obtained my 30-hour OSHA certification as well as having the EM385-1-1 constantly handy, I thought I had a pretty thorough knowledge and understanding of the safety world. However, your training proved me wrong. I have learned so much more. Especially in the area of safety committee's and training. I look forward to working towards obtaining my CHST as well as my ASHM and CSP. Keep up the great work in assisting people know more about safety in the workplace and again, thank you! George B., Plato, Missouri, USA.

December 2011. This is GREAT training. Love the content and delivery method. I'm a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a strong flying and aircraft maintenance safety background - but I've been working in the IT industry for a decade. I'm using this to come back up to speed to be a more effective volunteer committee member in the Sanitary Improvement District (Roads, water, sewer, etc. in a suburban area) where I live. I'm truly looking forward to the rest of this program.... and other courses, as well. Michael S., Plattsmouth, Nebraska, USA.

November 2011. Dear Mr. Steven, I have got all original certificates. thank you and thanks for all your staff. I recommended OSHAcademy Online Safety Training for all my friends. I have IOSH & NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE but I found OSHA more simple and specific to be familiar what's meaning of safety on site. Believe me when I am on site everything in my mind related to every course i study. Thank you again. Kind regards, Adel S.,Doha, Qatar

November 2011. I am already practicing in SHES field for more than 21 years and also attended various OSH courses, but upon completion of this 132-hour OSH professional program, it has broaden further my knowledge and made myself more confident in handling my assigned activities. I will be enrolling my two sons and daughter this month for 132-hour OSH professional program to enhance their OSH knowledge and prepare themselves for future challenges. Two of my colleagues have already enrolled and satisfied on this certification program. Engr. Alexander T., Bulacan, Philippines.

November 2011. Hi Steven, I just completed Course 701 and passed the final exam. I will start soon on Course 702. And by the way, upon presenting the various safety awards from last month, the STOP reports skyrocketed! It seems that everyone wants to have that safety award certificate with their picture in it and posted on the HSE bulletin board. :-) And like you've said, we don't want to have many "losers" when the next safety awarding comes. Thanks and regards, Heginio C., Pangasinan, Philippines

October 2011. Hi Steven, I just completed Course 701 and passed the final exam. I will start soon on Course 702. And by the way, upon presenting the various safety awards from last month, the STOP reports skyrocketed! It seems that everyone wants to have that safety award certificate with their picture in it and posted on the HSE bulletin board. :-) And like you've said, we don't want to have many "losers" when the next safety awarding comes. Thanks and regards, Heginio C., Pangasinan, Philippines

October 2011. Please, I have received all the posted certificates. I show them to my Boss and he was so happy. Therefore, he has collected your website and he will start the 132 program very very soon. He is Mr. Peter K. He also said that he will make show that most of his guys will do some of the certificates programs. On a light note, I say a big thank you. May the MOST HIGH bless and protect you. Thanks, Charles A., Bukavu, DR. Congo.

September 2011. I am almost rounding out my 4 th year in a safety management capacity and there is so much that I don't know about some of the topics your course presents. I appreciate the quality of the information and clear manner in which it is presented. Thanks for making this course available for free and with documentation available at such a reasonable cost. Lawrence S., South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA.

July 2011. I have been involved with Occupational Health and Industrial Safety for several years and was recently promoted to Safety Manager. I have completed many safety courses both classroom and online, but I decided to take my training up a notch. I looked around for some good sources for my training and found y'all. Boy, I am sure am glad I did, too. I love the format of your study guides and courses. They are easy to read and understand. I also appreciate the fact that they are not fluffed up with a bunch of completely unnecessary ramblings. They are straightforward and "just the facts". I was initially only going to take the Safety Manager Program, but liked the material and program well enough, that I decided to go ahead and take the whole shebang. I am currently the only Safety Officer for my company at the facility where I work. So, I have recruited two of my best and brightest to serve as Safety Coordinators. Guess where I referred them for their training? Straight to you, of course! Thank you for what you do. Your material is extremely informative and I have already benefited from your courses. I will continue to refer all of my Safety colleagues your way! Regards, Roy W., Portland, Texas, USA.

July 2011. I would like to take a moment to thank you for a very well put together and easy to use course. I just can not say enough good about your program WOW !!!!!! I have several courses that I need to take but can only afford to do a little at a time. I hope I can take one of your bigger courses some day !!! Thank you again Sir....I wish I would have known about your programs a long time ago... A fan forever !!! Lonnie D., Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.

June 2011. Hi Steve, Thank you for all the hard work that goes into providing such an awesome safety training website. I'm always looking for training material to use, to learn something new or just refresh my memory on the multitude of safety topics that are out there to help us reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace. I just finished the 700 Introduction to Safety Management course and I thought you covered the main topics needed to start the life long learning process as a Safety Manager or Safety Specialist. Even though I have read other safety materials in safety magazines, and reviewed safety materials on other training websites, (that charge high prices for each course) I think your training material offered for FREE covers the topics in more detail. Next on the list, I'm starting to take the 702 Effective Accident Investigation course. One of Your Fans in Safety, Mark M., Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA.

June 2011. Dear Steve: First of all I would like to thank you for the incredible system you've pulled out over the internet regarding OSH on line training. You have no idea how I´ve enjoyed the courses, it´s been really active, interesting…. I haven´t had this fun since I did my Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor. I will definitely continue doing courses with you! Jose B., El Salvador.

June 2011. Thanks so much, Steve! There was a time when I was too busy. I'm a mining employee; and at times we have a lot of work at hand; that's why I had to suspend this learning. Actually, I already started with the next step. I'm eager to earn finish this program so that I can prepare for another one (may be the Safety Trainer's Course).By the way I like the certificates. As a matter of fact, all my friends and colleagues I recommended your course like it and promised considering to enroll. Kind regards, Tiemoko D., Republic of Mali.

June 2011. I love the fact that I look forward to take the tests. I was never ever able to take a test and do well. With your program I am able to do this. Thank you. The reason I can do this, I think, is because the program makes sense. It has a very simple pattern to follow. All the questions have been covered on the material with details. I'm really learning a lot and I enjoy taking your courses. See you at the next test. Thank you again. Lydia C., Colorado, USA.

May 2011. Your program has thrown more light to me especially in the area of safety. When we had "World Day for Safety and Health" at work, your program really impacted on me and the workforce. Once more, I want to say thank you. Regards, Fiberesima T., Nigeria

March 2011. Steve, I can't seem to thank you enough for your invaluable help in the area of Safety training. I always learn so much and find your course material both informative and well constructed. I just discovered the Workbook and slide downloads. WOW!! These are super, THANKS AGAIN!. George B., USA

February 2011. Although I already had a lot of experience, your certification provided me the extra leverage I needed to land my dream job... When I return I will be hiring/needing Safety persons in various positions. If they are not already certified I will make it a requirement and again, refer them to your site. I figured this is the best I can do to show my appreciation. Take care and many thanks. Steven J., USA

February 2011. Thank you for clarification on the exam. I am no a stranger to distance learning, having earned a degree and several certifications online. I have to say that I have noticed an incredible difference between your program and other degree/certification programs. With OSHAcademy I get a quick, knowledgeable, and applicable response to my questions. I appreciate the value of your programs as well as the level of personal attention you provide. Thanks again, Brad F., USA

2010

October 2010. I'm an experienced practicing Safety manager and have traveled and worked extensively in the petrochemical and mining industry. I found your 'course content and online process' painless and informative. I have suggested to all contractors on site (Madagascar) that they consider this medium for their staff training needs. Thanks. Kevin L., Australia.

September 2010. The Program was very informative, systematic and the examples used through out the program were to the basic layman's understanding. I doubt if I could ever forget the explanation of Syssie "the cow," Don and Doff, and many more. To me at 34 years with over a zillion instructors in mind ,you have been my best instructor Ever..! Thanks a Bunch!!!! Ivan W., Canada.

August 2010. Well, I gladly want to thank you for your courses and I am quite impressed that I found them. I was recently invited for a Safety Officer job interview amongst 30 people and I was the one that was taken. I just got a confirmation from the company. I am expecting other details in the next couple of days and possibly start work. When I showed them my certificates, they were marvelled. Not just that, I also did very very well in the interview. Benjamin N., Nigeria.

July 2010. Thanks very much, I showed some of the course material to my boss, and he couldn't believe how much information is given for each course and the cost of the entire program. I sure am glad that people like you have programs like this to offer to the working class. I hope that this program keeps going for a long time. Again thank you. Jason J., USA

March 2010. This course was an absolute eye opener for me. I have been in the Painting Trade for over 30 years and now I know why and how the old body is in such a mess. The Tradespeople of the present and future must be made aware of what poor "body management" can and will do to them. If only they knew what can go wrong in such a very short span of time. I take away from this course a renewed appreciation of the "ergonomics" involved in what we do. Thank you again..awesome information. : ) M. Morgan, Australia.

February 2010. Steve, the OSHAcademy Safety Manager Course was very professional and worth the expense and time it took to complete it. I wish I kept track of the hours I invested in it, I am sure it was much more than the stated amount of time it takes. I highly recommend the course to anyone. I think anyone that does a safety role in their workplace should take this course. I appreciate the professional style certificates and student transcript. I am proud to add this certificate to my resume. Thanks again, for your hard work on putting these great safety courses together. J. Roberts, USA

February 2010. Today I am very happy to receive the Certificates you sent me. All the Items Transcript, Wallet Cards, White certificates and Yellow Combined Certificates are Excellent. All are more than I expected. I really appreciate your training material for the occupational health and safety field. As much as I know I can say whole heartedly that your OHS Training Program is unique in the world. K. Yuce, Turkey.

February 2010.I really think as a whole, the group of involved programs were right on the spot with my OSHA/MSHA training guides. At times the test put me thru some real intense studying, and alertness to the literature. I have over 25 years as a Safety Manager, with one of the World's Largest Petroleum, Gas, Coal companies and this program lead me thru some of my real time problems and how to handle my people in the field, along with some of my top management speculations on safety. Thanks for the time spent, and here's to your success in this field. I learned quite a lot from this program. Roy Carter, Owner, World Wide Safety Services, Fort Worth, Texas.

February 2010. Hello Steve,the address is correct. I would like to tell you that I appreciate this course and your website. The material found was very informative. There is no doubt,any safety professional would benefit from this site. I will continue to use it and direct others to your site as I think a great understanding of health and safety is found here. G. Marshall, USA.

2009

December 2009. Steve, Good morning, I hope that this finds you relaxing at home enjoying the holidays with your family. As you know I started taking the courses on-line yesterday, I would just like to express my appreciation for the time and effort that you have put into these courses. I have been an HSE Manager for over fifteen (15) years now and try to periodically go on line to refresh my skills and knowledge to keep from becoming complacent. In all of these years I have only found two (2) courses that actually challenged my skills and knowledge one of them being your course. I thank you for that. John H., USA

December 2009. I am a Human Resource Generalist, I have completed courses 700-704 and am moving into 705. The absolute best thing is it is teaching me how to think. Developing the eyes of a safety manager. The course work is excellent and informative. This training will enhance my knowledge and competence in safety and health management. Thank you. Jerry J., USA

December 2009. Steve, My overall experience with all your courses were very positive. Great information and presented well. The courses were easy to follow and understand. I had worked for a major communication company for over 35 years and safety was our #1 concern. I thought I knew all there was about safety but I stand to be corrected. Your courses have enlighten my awareness of safety and provided information that I was not aware that existed as a part of OSHA guidelines. Thank you for the opportunity to take your courses. William O., USA.

December 2009. Hello Steve,the address is correct. I would like to tell you that I appreciate this course and your website. The material found was very informative. There is no doubt,any safety professional would benefit from this site. I will continue to use it and direct others to your site. Garrick M., Canada.

August 2009. Steve, thank you for what I believe is a tremendous course. I have read that some believe online teaching is worthless I believe this to be absolute rubbish, the course gives the student the information he or she needs to start the real learning, your course has laid the foundation for what I believe will be an onward and upward learning curve that hopefully will culminate in a useful and informed safety manager, Keep up the first class work and I shall continue to visit your site and to stay in touch. once again thank you. George B. M.S.M.E., USA

August 2009. Hi Steve. As you can see, I have been working hard to complete all 19 courses. Fortunately I have been working 14 hour night shifts, where I am allowed to study all I can. Unfortunately this is my last week on the night shift so I must complete the last 2 courses ASAP. I just wanted to take this opportunity to Thank you. These courses are a wonderful asset to my career. I will recommend you to all whom may benefit from your Web Site. Again Thank you Steve. L. Vazquez, USA

July 2009. Hi Steven. I'm KV Kasinathan,one of your OSHAcademy students in Dubai. I already received the OSHAcademy certificates from you on 28 June 2009. The certificates are superb and it's a great motivation for me in my Health and Safety career. I also would like to thank you because throughout my course you gave a good guidance even though from online. Once again I would like to thank you and I will take any other safety and health related course if available your institute. Thank you. Yours Sincerely, KV Kasinathan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2009. Thanks a lot Steve. All the courses are excellent and the good thing with this online training is that it does not give us pressure to study. It will always depends to students if he/she study or not because the end result will be reflected in his or her grades. But one thing I am sure is, it increases my knowledge in the field of safety. Again, thank you very much and GOD bless. J. Jongay, Philippines

May 2009. There was nothing I did not like in this course. It was wonderful especially when I read through conducting interesting and exciting safety meetings. I too am guilty of thinking safety management as a boring subject in the past. Now, everything changed... Thanks to you! What I liked best is how you were able to put all those very important fundamentals in one course. The materials are written in such a way that it is easy to understand and appreciated by learners who are in this industry and those who are wanting to make a job shift. For me, the best part was how you emphasized the significance of Top Management's total commitment to safety. Indeed, I love your program, and I will continue taking all the other courses. G. Alava, Singapore

May 2009. I have been involved with safety at my job for the past 6 or 7 years, but have never really had any formal training. So, I've learned the hard way...on my own. I've completed 5 modules for course 701 and think that you absolutely nail it to the wall! Wish I had found this 7 years ago... K. Vollmerhausen, USA

May 2009. As someone who has moved up the ranks to management without formal training, the material contained in these courses are invaluable to the future accomplishment of my duties as a HSE Manager. G. Tate, USA

April 2009. I was very pleased to pick up a lot from your course, that I was so excited about sharing it with my co-workers using your concept. I thank you so much for the large information I was able to absorb more in the 3 weeks than in the 15 months I have been striving to digest about the pros and cons of working and trying to implement safety at all levels. Understanding the different levels of effective communication helped me be a better facilitator in my safety meeting last Friday-4/24/09. I thank you for your generosity of giving me the opportunity. Ms. V Sarmiento, USA

April 2009. Its funny that you mention that as 2 other students that you have had recently are actually friends of mine. I did the research, found your site, and recommended it to them. "Bang for the Buck" couldn't be better and I will be sure to refer you to other safety professionals that I know. This course of study might just be the ticket for other companies that are wishing to increase their employee's understanding of safety while maintaining budget. G. Masnick, Site Safety Manager, USA

April 2009. This is the best training on safety system management I have had from many different countries. I benefited a lot from this 40 hour course. Although I work as a safety official for many years I found a lot of information in all the courses. Thank you for all your effort into Safety. E. Tredoux, South Africa

April 2009. As a "brick and mortar" student who transferred all my credits to Kaplan University Online and graduated with a BS, Criminal Justice - I can honestly say this online course was easy to navigate, interesting and professional. I am our company's trainer and I am also our Safety Committee Chairperson, so this course added a lot to my knowledge base. I am planning on continuing and receiving my "30 Hour Safety Committee Chairperson" Certificate. You have done a fantastic job designing this training and I look forward to further participation in the program. Sincerely, L. Rasmussen, USA

March 2009. Here it goes. The OSHA Academy is one of the best facilities I have seen yet for safety training. I have been in the Operations Field For 6 years and firmly believe proper OSHA training is essential to a safe work environment. Way to go OSHAcademy for your program. E. Cail, OSHM Operations Lead, USA

March 2009. Steve, this was the first on-line class I have ever taken and due to the man-power shortage I figured I would be overwhelmed , but not so. After I started reading the material and getting into it, I really enjoyed it. As I stated before all the material and information was great, I must tell you though, some of the modules just were not interesting to me even though they are all equally important. I must comment that you put together a great package and yes I will pass this on, and I plan on bringing it to our insurance meeting when our rep is attending. we are kind of self insured so when we are visited by a rep, they normally have college degrees concerning Industrial Safety Consultants. Again thank you for being patient with me during the beginning of this class. I hope to continue more classes in the future. I would ask that you send me emails from time to time if new classes developed. D Colgin, Maintenance Supervisor, USA

February 2009. I took the 40hr Safety Manager/Director Course and was very impressed with the content of the course, and the way it was laid out. This is a course I now recommend to anyone asking for safety education. It is one of the few things in life that are truly free! I do recommend purchasing the certificated courses they are worth the very reasonable fee! Thanks!! Michael D., CHEST

Feb 2009. Hi Steve, I completed the 5 modules and Final for 711, and ordered TWO (2) original certificates. My next course as I continue working toward the 30-Hour Safety Committee Leader Course, will be 702, effective accident investigation. After 30+ years working in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for pharmaceuticals I am finding the concepts and basis for safety relate very closely to implementing and ensuring quality. What a refreshing and informative training style you have! Thank you, Jeanne H., USA

January 2009. I wanted to thank you for having the 40hr safety manager course available. This was a outstanding course.(Long) but outstanding even with my more the 20 yrs exp in safety I was surprised at some of the things I learned. Would really like to See CSM offered in the same format. Dennis G., Safety Coordinator, USA

January 2009. I completed 8 modules for Course 700 and the final exam. I am working toward the 20 Hour Safety Committee Member. I will submit an original certificate to Burt's Bees Inc for each module and save one for myself. I don't know how much time I will have to work on each module to complete this Certificate, so I'll just pay as I go and when I get there.. I get there.. I am very much enjoying the journey. It is a rare pleasure to read the works of someone with the breadth of knowledge, common sense, experience, sense of humor and grounded nature that your modules display. Jeanne, H. USA.

2008

December 2008. On-line safety training can matter in another important way. I am enrolled in Columbia Southern University. I am working towards my BS degree in Safety and Occupational Health. They gave me 3 full credits in safety management for the OSHAcademy training. 3 credits saved me $585!!!! Gary T., Certified Safety Specialist, USA.

November 2008. "I'd say "Damn"... but I'll go down to a more non-Ironworker "Shucks" No I knew of course that there was no guarantees; but I want to be able to tell the others the value of these courses over the perceived value of an OSHA 500. These give you a great overview into everything one doesn't know about safety management... and the certificate is probably more valuable than the State of Nevada's "SAFETY PRACTITIONER" certificate.... their courses again are about the same amount of information but the courses are only taught during "normal" business hours...." Mona S., USA.

November 2008. "Thank you again for the wonderful course. I had searched and searched for anything that would help me prepare the JSA’s for our company and everything was just so confusing and hard to comprehend. This course has been such a wonderful help and I can say without a doubt that if one can't put a JSA together after doing this course they really didn't do the course. I wish that I had found your course in the beginning and I could have been stress free these last 2 months. It will be smooth sailing from here thanks to you. I will visit the sight again as I saw other courses that will be helpful for our company that is just getting off the ground." Lori D., Operations Resource Coordinator, USA.

November 2008. I appreciate what I have learned in your courses. You included a lot of useful information in a well organized outline. I will mention your website at our next weekly safety conference call. Every safety officer calls in on Thursday and we discuss worksite activities and problems. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to complete this course." Jeff R. , CHST, Health and Safety Officer, USA.

October 2008. "Congratulations on your success, Steve! You have provided a terrific training website and I am certainly committed to completing your well designed Safety Management/Director course of study. I have been fortunate enough to have been a successful safety professional the past 14 years , serving the industry as a field safety supervisor for various petrochemical specialty welding & mechanical contractors. I certainly feel your certification programs are most valuable and will verify my level of expertise. Don't be surprised to soon find my youngest son, Geoffrey working through your Safety Supervisor courses, as he also seems to be pointing toward a safety career. Thank you. " Dan M., USA.

October 2008. "I have worked twenty years in the Safety field and have attended many seminars/workshops as well as classroom study group sessions, I find your website training astounding! This training at any other website is valued at many thousands of dollars...and it is all free! Thank you for providing a resource for every safety worker trying to increase his knowledge of safety topics." Geary P. EH&S Manager, USA.

August 2008. "Thanks for your mail. OSHAcademy is world-class and educationally prepares even the naive of becoming a safety professional should he or she follow judiciously all the modules and courses down to the nitty gritty. I must inform you that OSHAcademy is making wave across the globe-even down here in West Africa Nigeria. Thank you for this vision called OSHAcademy which is grooming people across the world to be key players in keeping not only the organization safe but the world and humans as well under a collective front based on the safety education acquired through this renowned institution OSHAcademy." Rowland A., West Africa, Nigeria.