August 2011
“This course really helped me gain a better understanding of what being a safety professional is all about.  The course helped students from all experience levels and everyone came out of the class with an even better understanding.  The class is also a great way to network with many others that are in the same field as you.”
Bill Marriott, LEGOLAND

June  2011
“As a 20 year safety veteran I found the COSS training to be quite valuable. The instruction & training materials are very useful and provided ample ideas for refreshing my approach to employee training, company policies, & in-house inspections. The instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to share her expertise.”
Glenn Boogren, San Diego Unified School District

June  2011
“The COSS course makes you have a better understanding of the current regulations, the experience of the instructor and the knowledge of the subject makes you easy to learn. I do believe that safety professional should participate on this course...The dynamics of the course make it easy to go back to your place of work and apply what you have learned.”
Abel Alcantara, Senior Aerospace Ketema

April 2011
“As a seasoned professional, I was impressed with the variety of topics.  It completely re-enforced my knowledge and application of CFR’s.  The class was enjoyable and fast paced.”
Jean Tobin, City of Oceanside

December 2010
"The COSS class is something every Safety Professional should take. I learned something each and every day. The trainer was fantastic, very knowledgeable, and very easy to learn from. Be prepared to learn as there is homework and quizzes daily but this just enhanced the training. I have been to many other safety trainings and this one I feel I truly learned something."
Karen Aytes, Chevron

July 2010
"I had taken the COSS course 5 years ago and just wanted a refresher. I was amazed how much information that I got the second time around. This will help me be a more confident safety professional".
- Glenn Walker, EW Corporation

"As a new safety professional, I found the class very helpful in understanding my new duties".
- Anthony Flores, C.I.K. Power Dist.

"The class and presentation style were very informative and very well presented".
- Shane Heumann, Transocean

"Attending this training has helped me to know and understand if our safety programs are effective, in compliance, and find ways to improve them. Most important, it has shown me other ways and means to protect lives".
- Maritza Martorana, Technicolor, Inc.

"I enjoyed every part of the class and I am very inspired".
- Dianne Rodriguez, Pegasus Building Services

June 2010
"I entered the program not knowing what a safety program was about. After completing five days of training, I am confident I will be able to enhance safety awareness at my place of employment as well as make a contribution to the wellness of our employees".
- Georgina Knight, Yorba Linda Water District

"The instruction was ‘Top Shelf’. Clear and concise with lots of practical experience. Cathi Marx is extremely good at presenting the information, and the input of fellow students in the class really gave us all the benefit of many professional’s knowledge and experience as well".
- Steven Gray, Ergo Results

"A great experience. We will recommend more of our employees take this class".
- Jose Luis Torres, Ecology Auto Parts

"Coming from ground zero, this class provided a solid fundamental overview of what encompasses a safety professional. The course was well organized and presented".
- Robert Grigg, San Diego Union Tribune

"This class has been great. I have a better understanding of how important safety plays a part in my company. This will help me grow and be a better safety coordinator."
- Don Rodmel, PriceSmart

June 2009
"This course is one of the best safety courses I have attended since the commencement of my safety professional career. The course elements as well as the knowledge and experience level of the instructor were very valuable. I will recommend this course for other safety professionals".
- Peter Bassey Asuquo, MOBIL PRODUCING NIGERIA.

"I found the COSS class to be a very informative and helpful class. I strongly receommend it to anyone in the safety profession, especially for those new to the field".
- Robert Mordah, ORMAT NEVADA, INC.

"Anyone new to safety should definelty take this course! The combination of full text for CFR 1910 and 1926, experienced professionals, and students with varied backgrounds, will allow you to leave the final session confident that you can handle your responsibilities."
- Paula Roberts, INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT.

April 2009
"I wish I would have known about COSS training when I first started in the safety field. It was a great experience in getting the current information and back ground of the safety professional. It was a great class and I have already recommended the class to friends. They want to know if you will have one in Rifle, CO."
- Matthew Drymon, COSS DRYMON CONSULTING.

"The COSS program far exceeded my expectations. It provides a strong frame work for both new and seasoned Safety Professionals. The camaraderie between students was refreshing and educational. Instructors were engaging, well informed and highly motivated. Great experience!" -
- Robert Christiansen, COSS Superheat FGH Services, Inc.

September 2008
"I found the COSS program to be excellent. Cathi Marx rises far above other instructors because of her passion for her field, her engaging personality and her teaching style. The COSS staff was fun, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended. Thanks!"
– Janice Deering, COSS Teledyne Scientific & Imaging

July 2008
"The information shared between students from different companies and industries was invaluable. As compared to other certifications, this is a hands-on approach to achieving a nationally recognized safety certification. I recommend this course to any safety professional, especially professionals already designated as a CSP, CIH, and/or CHMM. The class covered topics that will enable me to do my job better and achieve other safety certifications."
- Alexander D. Dajero, Jr., ASP, COSS, REA I, Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC

"This was the best safety related training I have ever attended. The instructor was truly a subject matter expert and the quality of service we received from the PSC staff was second to none. The knowledge and experience of the other course participants was deep and it added meaningful and relevant information to the overall richness of the course content. I highly recommend the COSS Program to anyone interested in furthering their safety knowledge."
– Steven Ramirez, COSS City of San Diego

June 2008
"The COSS program was an excellent experience. The material, instructor and interaction with other Safety Professionals was very supportive and refreshing. I look forward to using the resources and knowledge gained in my efforts to promote safety in my organization. "
– Brian Teig, COSS City of Riverside

September 2007
"COSS has helped me better understand my position as a safety professional. There are so many available tools to help me with my job."
– Dias Leonardo, COSS Point Loma Nazerene

"This class enhanced my understanding of cost of injuries, industrial hygiene, system safety, behavior based safety and multi-employer issues that will be immediately beneficial in my work."
– Richard Abel, COSS Aspen RMG

"I found the class very helpful and informative. I have 17 years in the field and still walked away with a great deal of new information and systems that will benefit both my company and our employees. New people in the field will love this class and find it invaluable."
– Dan Gillespie, COSS Kinsbursky Brothers, Inc.

July 2007
"The COSS program is cost effective, well presented, and provides relevant, up to date safety information for the safety professional intending to apply it to their every day job."
– Linden Leonhardt, COSS SDG&E

April 2007
"COSS is a great tool for understanding the standards that safety professionals live by, and also teaches the students about the values associated with being a safety professional."
– Tom Jolliff, COSS ICW Group

July 2007
"This course is valuable for any safety professional in any industry: Construction, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, public works, and transportation. I feel recharged after attending the COSS program."
– Michele Salas, COSS Ledcor Construction, Inc.

March 2007
"I loved the class. The Pacific Safety Council did an excellent job of providing just the right stuff. Well worth the investment!" – Moses Osuna, COSS Watkins Manufacturing"
– Moses Osuna, COSS Watkins Manufacturing

"This program should be taken by all compliance professionals. I found this course incorporated not only the regulatory requirements, but provided implementation solutions as well!"
– Kelly Hunt, COSS SDG&E

January 2007
"This was the most enjoyable class I have ever taken. The instructor was very knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about safety. I feel very satisfied that all the material that I have learned will apply to my job and further jobs dealing with safety."
– Jeff Conaway, COSS Transocean

"I would recommend this program to all new safety individuals, and seasoned professionals alike. All the hard work is well worth the effort. Cathi made this course very understandable and interesting."
– Richard Kaullen COSS SDG&E

September 2006
"I recommend this program be given to all federal ROICC officers at all levels."
– Juan Garcia, COSS US Customs and Border Protection

"I was amazed with all the skill & knowledge of this instructor. You better be on your toes because COSS covers so many great things on safety. This Class is next to none – The BEST."
– Ed Lesneski, COSS City of Encinitas

"Exceptional staff support facilitated this exceptional learning experience. Instructor-Staff support and Rapport was EXCELLENT example of teamwork."
– Patrick McNamara, COSS US Marine Corps

July 2006
"Continuous learning and improvement are essential to the safety professional. This course offers the opportunity for new insights and perspectives that accomplish that goal."
– Sherry Thorpe, COSS Vista Irrigation District

"There is so much that can be done to have a safe working environment. COSS really opens your eyes to provide more effective safe working methods and practices."
– Alex Mancilla, COSS Soltek Pacific

March 2006
"The COSS Class was very informative and well organized, as a new safety advisor the training tools I acquired in the class were very easily incorporated in my day-to-day safety activities. The training was a valuable tool for our long term planning and I would recommend anyone in the safety field to attend this class. The knowledge you attain will be invaluable to you and your company."
– Tony Harris, COSS Sempra Utilities

"If you are looking for a way to wrap your arms around the subject of Safety in the Workplace, clearly this is the one class you should take. I would highly recommend this class to anyone needing more depth on the subject."
– June Chambliss, COSS Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles

November 2005
"I found the information to be very valuable and I would recommend the class to other safety professionals looking to expand upon their safety knowledge,"
– Kim Russell, COSS, City of Escondido

"COSS is amazingly informative. It has undoubtedly given me the tools to be a better safety professional."
– Kevin R. Weiss, COSS, NISSHO of California, Inc.

January 2005
"I found it to be of real value to me professionally and it was one of the best safety training experiences I’ve had in the 14 years I’ve been doing the safety gig. "
– David Mosen, COSS SDG&E