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The MESH Certificate Program offers seven professional certificate options designed to help safety, health, and environmental professionals build their expertise, expand their skills and demonstrate their commitment to continued professional development.

For questions concerning the MESH Certificate Program, please email [email protected] or call 919-515-8584.

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Manager of Environmental Safety and Health Certificate

The MESH Certificate Program offers seven professional certificate options designed to help safety, health, and environmental professionals build their expertise, expand their skills and demonstrate their commitment to continued professional development.

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MESH Certificate Requirements

To earn a MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health or environmental continuing education.

Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

At least 75 hours, including your core course, must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    Your 100 hours must include at least one approved MESH Core course completed through a MESH program sponsor. Examples include:

  • OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
  • OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
  • OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for General Industry
  • NC 30-Hour Training for General Industry
  • Principles of Occupational Safety and Health (POSH)
  • The OSHA 510, OSHA 500 and OSHA 30-hour for Construction can also fulfill the Core Course requirement but would then be ineligible for credit toward the Construction MESH Certificate.
  • Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate cannot also be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted.  If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Sample General MESH Curriculum

    TOTAL 100.5 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Construction MESH Certificate

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    Construction MESH (C-MESH) Certificate Requirements

    To earn a Construction MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health or environmental continuing education – 60 of these hours must be construction specific.

    Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

    At least 75 hours, including your core course, must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    Your 100 hours must include at least one approved C-MESH Core course completed through a MESH program sponsor. Examples include:

  • OSHA 510 Standards for Construction
  • OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction
  • NC 30-hour Construction
  • Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
  • The OSHA 510, OSHA 511, OSHA 500, OSHA 501 and 30-Hour classes can also fulfill the IH-Core Course requirement, but remember that 60 hours must be industrial hygiene-specific and these courses do not meet that criteria.
  • Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate cannot also be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted. If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Sample C-MESH Curriculum

    TOTAL 102 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Industrial Hygiene MESH Certificate

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    Industrial Hygiene MESH (IH- MESH) Certificate Requirements

    To earn an Industrial Hygiene MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health or environmental continuing education – 60 of these hours must be industrial hygiene specific.

    Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

    At least 75 hours, including your core course, must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    Your 100 hours must include at least one approved IH-MESH Core course completed through a MESH program sponsor. Examples include:

  • OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH)
  • The OSHA 511, OSHA 501, and OSHA  30-hour for General Industry can also fulfill the Core Course requirement but remember that 60 of the 100 hours must be construction-specific and these courses do not meet that criteria.
  • Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate will not be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications, and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted. If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Other Industrial Hygiene-specific Elective Topics

    Courses considered Industrial Hygiene (IH)-specific focus on recognizing, evaluating, measuring and controlling workplace health hazards. These may include chemical, physical, biological or ergonomic exposures that can cause illness, impaired health or discomfort.  Industrial Hygiene courses offered through Southeastern OTIEC include:

    Sample IH-MESH Curriculum

  • OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene – 30 hours (Core course)
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER – 40 hours (IH-specific)
  • OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry – 30 hours
  • TOTAL 100 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Public Sector MESH Certificate

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    Public Sector MESH (PS-MESH) Certificate Requirements

    To earn a Public Sector MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health, or environmental continuing education – 30 of these hours must be the Public Sector Week Core Course taught by the Safety and Health Council of NC.

    Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

    At least 75 hours must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    The core course for the PS-MESH Certificate is the Public Sector Week taught by the Safety and Health Council of NC.

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate cannot also be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted. If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Sample PS-MESH Curriculum

    TOTAL 100 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Emergency Preparedness MESH Certificate

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    Emergency Preparedness MESH (EP-MESH) Certificate Requirements

    To earn an Emergency Preparedness MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health, or environmental continuing education – 60 of these hours must be emergency preparedness-specific.

    Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

    At least 75 hours, including your core course, must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    Your 100 hours must include at least one approved EP-MESH Core course completed through a MESH program sponsor. Examples include:

    Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate will not be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications, and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted. If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Other Emergency Preparedness-specific Elective Topics

    Courses considered Emergency Preparedness-specific focus on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from workplace emergencies. These courses address topics such as emergency planning and response, hazardous materials incidents, evacuation, fire and life safety, incident management, and other situations that require an effective and coordinated response.

    Emergency Preparedness courses offered through Southeastern OTIEC include:

    The NC Department of Labor also offers free webinars covering some emergency preparedness topics, worth 1.5 hours each. View their schedule HERE.
    The Safety and Health Council of NC also offers courses covering emergency preparedness topics. View their list of courses HERE.

    Several free emergency preparedness courses are available through FEMA but would be counted as part of the maximum 25 hours allowed from “other” training providers. These include:

    Sample EP-MESH Curriculum

    TOTAL 100 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Environmental MESH Certificate

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    Environmental MESH (E-MESH) Certificate Requirements

    To earn an Environmental MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of eligible workplace safety, health, or environmental continuing education – 60 of these hours must be environmental-specific.

    Where Your 100 Hours Can Come From

    At least 75 hours, including your core course, must be completed through one or more of the three MESH program sponsors:

  • NC State Industry Extension Services, including the Southeastern OTI Education Center
  • NC Department of Labor
  • Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
  • Up to 25 hours may be accepted from other training providers.

    Core Course Requirement

    Your 100 hours must include at least one approved E-MESH Core course completed through a MESH program sponsor. Examples include:

    Five-Year Time Limit

    All 100 hours must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding completion of your MESH Certificate requirements.

    Additional Information

  • Only non-credit continuing education courses are eligible for MESH credit.
  • Courses are credited once – courses with the same title may only be counted once toward a certificate, and a course used toward one type of MESH Certificate will not be applied toward another MESH Certificate.
  • Previously earned degrees, professional certifications, and work experience do not count toward the 100-hour training requirement.
  • First Aid and CPR training may be counted. If contact hours are not documented on a completion certificate, Red Cross guidelines will be used.
  • Up to 10 hours of MESH credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference. Eligible attendance hours count toward the 75-hour MESH program sponsor requirement.
  • Other Environmental-specific Elective Topics

    Courses considered Environmental-specific focus on understanding and managing environmental issues associated with workplace operations. These courses address topics such as hazardous waste management, environmental regulations, pollution prevention, air and water quality, spill prevention and response, sustainability, and other practices that help organizations minimize environmental impacts and maintain regulatory compliance.

    Environmental courses offered through Southeastern OTIEC include:

    The NC Department of Labor also offers free webinars covering some environmental topics, worth 1.5 hours each. View their schedule HERE.

    The Safety and Health Council of NC also offers courses covering environmental topics. View their list of courses HERE.

    Several free environmental-specific courses are available through FEMA but would be counted as part of the maximum 25 hours allowed from “other” training providers. These include:

    Sample E-MESH Curriculum

  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER – 40 hours (Core course)
  • ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System – Internal Auditor Training – 14 hours
  • E-MESH Core Course Week (Safety and Health Council) – 30 hours
  • DOT HazMat Transportation Training – 14 hours
  • IS-1024: Water/Wastewater Treatment System Considerations – 3 hours
  • TOTAL 101 hours

    How to apply:

    MESH courses are offered throughout North Carolina and online, making it easy to complete the program at your own pace. Once you have completed the 100-hour requirement and your hours have been verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 certificate processing fee. Your framed certificate can be presented during a class or shipped directly to you.

    Ready to get started? Register for the MESH Certificate Program below.


    For more information and frequently asked questions, please click our MESH Certificate Program FAQ HERE.

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    Advanced Manager of Health and Safety Certificate

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    ADVANCED MESH Certificate Program

    The Advanced MESH Certificate offers MESH graduates an opportunity to continue their professional development through advanced, application-focused training. Participants complete two week-long courses led by safety, health and environmental professionals. The courses emphasize practical approaches to identifying, preventing and controlling workplace hazards and environmental impacts.

    Advanced MESH Requirements

    To earn the Advanced MESH Certificate, participants must:

  • Have completed at least one MESH Certificate
  • Complete Safety and Health Issues – Practical Applications
  • Complete Environmental Issues – Practical Applications
  • The two courses may be completed in either order and do not need to be taken consecutively. Both must be successfully completed before the Advanced MESH Certificate is awarded.

    Register for Advanced MESH Courses

    Registration and payment for both courses are handled by the Safety & Health Council of North Carolina.

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    MESH Certificate Program Frequently Asked Questions

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    What does MESH stand for?

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    Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health.

    Can I become certified or get a certification through the MESH Certificate Program?

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    No. MESH is a certificate program, not a professional certification.

    Professional certifications, such as the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), are awarded by credentialing organizations and typically require applicants to meet specific education and experience requirements, pass an examination and complete ongoing requirements to maintain the credential.

    The MESH Certificate recognizes successful completion of 100 hours of occupational safety and health training. It is designed for individuals who have safety, health, or environmental responsibilities and want to strengthen their knowledge and skills. Once earned, the MESH Certificate does not require renewal or continuing education.

    How does the MESH Certificate Program differ from OSHA’s Certificate Program?

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    The MESH Certificate Program (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) is a North Carolina-based program sponsored by NC State Industry Extension Services, the NC Department of Labor, and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Participants earn the MESH Certificate by completing 100 hours of approved safety and health training from participating providers.

    The OSHA Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program is a national OSHA program with specific required and elective OSHA courses. Courses must be completed through an authorized OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center, such as the Southeastern OTI Education Center.

    Some OSHA courses may count toward both MESH and the OSHA Certificate Program, allowing participants to work toward both certificates at the same time.

    How does the MESH program work?

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    To earn a MESH Certificate, you must complete 100 hours of approved safety and health training within five years, including the required CORE course and at least 70 elective hours. A minimum of 75 hours, including the CORE course, must be completed through the three MESH program sponsors: NC State Industry Extension Services (including the Southeastern OTI Education Center), the North Carolina Department of Labor, and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.

    No specific educational background or previous safety training is required to begin the MESH Certificate Program.  Simply start by registering for the program and selecting the MESH Certificate you would like to pursue. You’ll receive a confirmation email with program instructions and a MESH log to track your training.

    Once you have completed 100 hours, submit your MESH log and course certificates to [email protected]. After your hours are verified, you’ll receive a link to pay the $125 processing fee. Your MESH Certificate will then be presented in class or shipped directly to you.

    Which courses may I apply to the MESH Certificate Program?

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    Environmental, health and safety continuing education courses offered by the three program sponsors are eligible for MESH credit. Be sure to look for the MESH Certificate logo or reference to MESH hours on websites and publications from the program sponsors to indicate courses that will be eligible for MESH. In addition, a maximum of 10 hours of credit may be earned by attending an approved NC Safety School or Conference.

    Environmental, health, and safety continuing education courses offered by the three MESH program sponsors are eligible for MESH credit. Look for the MESH Certificate logo or a reference to MESH hours in course descriptions to identify eligible training.

    At least 75 of the required 100 hours must be earned through the program sponsors. This may include up to 10 hours for attendance at an approved NC Safety School or Conference.
    Up to 25 hours may be earned through safety and health training offered by other providers. To receive credit for outside training, participants must provide documentation of attendance, course content, and instructional hours.

    How long do I have to complete the MESH requirements?

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    All training applied toward your MESH Certificate must have been completed within the five years prior to earning the certificate.

    What does it cost to earn a MESH Certificate?

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    While there is no fee to enroll in the MESH Certificate Program, participants pay any registration fees for the courses they choose to complete. After completing the required 100 hours, there is a $125 processing fee for verification of your training and preparation of your framed MESH Certificate.

    Can the MESH program be completed online?

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    Yes. Many of the courses required for MESH can be completed online, including self-paced courses. However, the required CORE course must be completed either in person or in a live, instructor-led virtual class offered by one of the three MESH Program Sponsors.

    Who keeps a record of which courses I took?

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    You are responsible for tracking your MESH training. When you register for the program, you’ll receive a MESH Certificate Log to record your completed courses and training hours. Be sure to keep copies of your course completion certificates as well.

    When you have completed the required 100 hours, submit your MESH log and course certificates to [email protected] for verification.

    If you are missing a certificate, contact the organization that provided the training to request a replacement or other verification of completion.

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