MESH Southwest Certificate - National Safety Council

MESH Southwest Certificate Program

Environmental, safety, and health responsibilities are significant — and most workplaces move fast. The MESH Southwest program is a partnership between Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), and the OSHA Education Center at Arizona State University. It prepares managers and supervisors to meet day-to-day EHS obligations with practical, recognized safety and health training.

Why Choose MESH Southwest?

The MESH Southwest certificate program is designed specifically for working professionals and non-degree seeking adults looking for continuing education. Whether you’re a safety professional or responsible for environmental, health, or safety programs, MESH Southwest will help you:

Gain a deeper understanding of workplace safety, health, and environmental responsibilities.
Build practical skills you can apply immediately on the job.
Earn recognition through a respected program that requires no prior degree or experience.

How It Works

Apply

Complete a simple enrollment form to get started.

Learn

Complete 100 credit hours of approved courses offered through program partners and other recognized safety training organizations. The qualifying training includes a mix of required core courses and electives.

Earn Your Certificate

After 100 hours are completed, pay a $99 administrative fee and receive your MESH Southwest plaque.

Program Options

General Industry (G-MESH Southwest)

Focused on 29 CFR 1910 standards, this track is for anyone overseeing environmental, safety, or health programs across industries. Requires 30 hours of core training and 70 hours of electives.

Construction MESH (C-MESH Southwest)

Based on 29 CFR 1926 construction standards, this track is designed for professionals managing construction safety. Requires 30 hours of core training, with at least 60 of the 100 hours construction-specific.

Flexible, Accessible, Recognized

No residency requirement — training is open to all.
At least 75 hours must be completed with MESH Southwest sponsors – ACNSC, ADOSH, and the OSHA Education Center at Arizona State University – or other OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers.
Up to 25 hours from other approved providers may be accepted with documentation.
Training completed within the last five years may count toward your certificate.
Conferences such as our Southwest Safety Conference also qualify for credit hours.

Cost

Each course has its own tuition. The MESH Southwest certificate requires an additional $99 administrative fee upon completion of your training hours.

Ready to Advance Your Career in Safety and Health?

The MESH Southwest certificate program is your pathway to meeting today’s workplace safety challenges — and being recognized for it.

For questions, email acnsc_support@acnsc.org or call (602) 264-2394.