About the National Safety Education Center

Northern Illinois University, the Construction Safety Council, and the National Safety Council are partners in The National Safety Education Center.

OSHA Recognition

The National Safety Education Center is dedicated to protecting life and promoting health through high-quality safety training. We help workers learn to recognize potential on-the-job hazards, avoid or eliminate them where possible, and realize a safer, more productive work environment.

While many organizations offer safety training programs, The National Safety Education Center is authorized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to deliver approved OSHA training courses. Upon completion of any program, your achievement is recognized through:

Department of Labor Course Completion Certificates
Outreach Trainer Cards for OSHA Courses 500, 501, 502 and 503
Availability of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Availability of American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Safety and Industrial Health Continuing Maintenance (CM) points.

Accessible Programs

The National Safety Education Center's sites are conveniently located near airports, highways, shopping, and transportation. Planning is easy with:

A variety of course locations and dates
Comfortable training facilities
Nearby hotels, restaurants, and recreation
Customized on-site training
Training sites fully accessible to persons with disabilities

Over 30 Years of Safety Education at NIU

With a 30-year history in safety education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the NIU Department of Technology and the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology also offer many other safety training topics throughout the year. On-site training and education courses are available. For more information call (800) 656-5317 or (815) 753-6902 or use our online contact form.