Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q. What Do MESH and C-MESH Stand for?
Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health programs (General Industry Emphasis)
Construction – Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health programs (Construction Emphasis)

Q. How Does the Program Work?
Earning the certificate requires no specific educational background or previous training. Individuals begin by submitting a candidate form. The certificate is awarded after successful completion of a 30 hour core course and 70 elective hours. Courses are offered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina, NC State University, and the NC Department of Labor.

Q. Which courses may I apply to the MESH Certificate Program?
All Safety, Health and Environmental courses offered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and the NC Department of Labor, focused on general industry (MESH) or focused on construction (C-MESH), are eligible to receive course credit.  In addition, a maximum of 10 hours of credit may be earned by participating in the Statewide Safety Conference, Regional Safety Schools, or the North Carolina Safety Congress.  Up to 25 hours of credit may be obtained through relevant courses taught by other providers if approved by the MESH Board.  MESH participants must show proof of attendance and subject matter covered in the course in order to receive outside credit.  Check the sponsoring agencies websites for up-to-date course offerings.

Q. What is the cost?
Aside from the course tuition, the only cost of the MESH Certificate Program is an $89 filing fee that you submit upon completing the 100 required credit hours. The fee covers the MESH Program administrative cost and the delivery of the MESH Plaque.

Q. How far back can you go for training to still count?
Training can be counted for MESH credit up to five years.

Q. How can I participate in the program?
Complete the MESH Certificate Program Candidate Form and return it to: Safety and Health Council of NC, 2709 Water Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Charlotte, NC  28217, Fax: (704) 644-4231, Attention: Karen Bonner.

Q. What happens when I have completed all of the necessary hours?
Pay the $89 filing fee and have the Safety and Health Council of NC verify your MESH credit hours. After verification, you will receive your MESH Plaque, congratulatory letter, and a press release for publicizing your achievement!  There is no recertification requirement.

The Manager of Environmental, Safety, and Health Certificate does not certify that an individual is qualified to practice in a particular area. Sponsors recognize that is the responsibility of professional organizations formed to set and maintain such standards. These professional organizations usually require individuals to meet specific academic and experience requirements and to achieve a passing mark on written and oral examinations. The Certificate is designed to serve individuals needing to maintain existing credentials or individuals who find themselves responsible for environmental, safety or health management but who may not have the degrees or extensive experience in that area.