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Professional, OSHA-aligned safety and sanitation training for the frontline workforce. Get your team certified with the Certified Janitorial Safety and Sanitation Professional course.
One Untrained Employee Can Cost You Everything
Your employees work with chemicals, pathogens, and hazardous materials every day. Are they trained to do it safely?
Federal Law Requires Employee Safety Training
Under OSHA's General Duty Clause and standards including 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.132 (PPE), and 29 CFR 1910.141 (Sanitation), cleaning and facility service employers are required to provide safety training for their workers.
For Employers
- Reduce liability with documented safety training for your staff
- Helps support OSHA-aligned training obligations
- Standardized safety practices across all employees
- Reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and contamination risks
For Workers
- Understand chemical hazards and bloodborne pathogen risks
- Master proper sanitation and disinfection protocols
- Learn correct PPE selection, usage, and safe disposal
- Earn a recognized professional certificate of completion
The Certified Janitorial Safety and Sanitation Professional Curriculum
A comprehensive 1.5-hour online training program. Self-paced, video-based, and accessible 24/7.
Welcome & Why This Certification Matters
An introduction to the certification program covering proper sanitation, professional responsibility, how certification is earned, and the public health impact of safe janitorial practices. Includes an overview of OSHA — who it is, why it exists, and how it protects frontline workers.
Cleaning, Disinfecting & Hazard Communication
Covers the definitions and differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, examples of cleaning products, soil removal, and why it matters — including critical cross-contamination prevention practices that protect workers, building occupants, and public health. Also covers OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), chemical types, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS), and ventilation and air safety.
PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens & Exposure Prevention
Lesson 5 provides an in-depth overview of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards — covering the correct selection, proper use, and disposal of gloves, eye protection, masks, and protective footwear for varying workplace conditions. Workers learn the real consequences of improper or absent PPE use. Lesson 6 covers Bloodborne Pathogens and Bodily Fluids — how exposure can occur during everyday cleaning tasks, why these hazards are not always visible, and how pathogens can enter the body through cuts, eyes, or mucous membranes. Employers gain confidence that their workforce is trained to recognize, prevent, and respond to exposure risks.
Infection Control & Real-World Application
Lesson 7 covers Infection Control and Disease Prevention — teaching workers how germs spread in real-world work environments and how to stop them. Topics include hand hygiene, the dangers of touching the face, and practical strategies to break the chain of infection during daily cleaning tasks. Lesson 8 focuses on Real-World Application and OSHA Alignment — guiding workers through realistic workplace situations where they apply everything they have learned. This lesson builds confidence and competency, ensuring workers and employers alike can demonstrate OSHA-aligned safety practices on the job.
Final Assessment
A straightforward 18-question multiple choice exam that covers the key topics from the course. There is no trick questions — just a simple check to make sure the important safety information was understood. A passing score of 80% is required to earn your Certificate of Completion. If you don't pass on the first try, no worries — you can retake it. Once you pass, your certificate is available to download right away.
Certificate of Completion Included
Upon passing the final assessment, participants immediately receive a downloadable Certificate of Completion — 1.5 Contact Hours in Janitorial Safety & Sanitation.
Trusted by Workers & Employers
"This course was easy to follow and very informative. I learned things about chemicals and PPE that I had never been taught before. I feel much more confident on the job now."
Maria T.
Housekeeping Supervisor
"I enrolled my entire cleaning crew and it was worth every penny. The content is practical, the videos are clear, and the certificate gives us documentation we can keep on file. Highly recommend for any employer."
James R.
Facility Manager
"I liked that I could go at my own pace and come back to it. The final exam was fair — no trick questions like they said. Got my certificate the same day I finished!"
Sandra L.
Office Building Custodian
"As a small business owner, I needed affordable training that I could trust. Excel delivered exactly that. My team is trained, certified, and I have the records to prove it."
Carlos M.
Janitorial Services Owner
Built by Educators. Designed for the Frontline.
This curriculum was developed by a licensed educator and curriculum designer with years of experience creating state-approved professional training programs trusted by workers nationwide. Every lesson is built around OSHA standards and real-world workplace scenarios — not generic theory.
The Excel Occupational Safety Institute was created with one goal: to make high-quality, OSHA-aligned safety training accessible, affordable, and easy to understand for every frontline worker.
Angie Ravenel
Founder & Lead Curriculum Developer
Excel Occupational Safety Institute
With years of experience developing state-approved professional training programs, the curriculum behind Excel OSI was built on one principle: safety standards should be easy to understand and practical enough to use every single day on the job.
Every lesson is grounded in real-world scenarios — not textbook theory — so workers walk away with skills they can apply immediately, whether they are handling chemicals, managing PPE, or responding to a potential exposure.
The mission is straightforward: give frontline workers the knowledge they need to stay safe, and give employers the documentation to prove it.
Got Questions? We Have Answers.
Everything employers and workers need to know before enrolling.
This course is built using OSHA safety principles and industry best practices, including standards from 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.132 (PPE), and 29 CFR 1910.141 (Sanitation). The content is designed to support your OSHA-aligned training obligations. Please note: As stated by OSHA, "OSHA does not endorse commercial products" and "OSHA cannot approve, endorse, or promote the products or services of others, nor does the agency allow the use of its logo to endorse private entities, products or services." (Source: OSHA.gov — Endorsements and the OSHA Logo FAQ). Any course or provider claiming to be "OSHA-approved" or "OSHA-endorsed" is misrepresenting their credentials. Excel Occupational Safety Institute does not make that claim — our course is OSHA-aligned, meaning it is built on OSHA standards, not approved or endorsed by OSHA.
The full course is approximately 1.5 contact hours (about 104 minutes of video content across 8 lessons). It is completely self-paced — students can start, pause, and return at any time. Most students complete it in one sitting.
No worries! If you don't score 80% or higher on your first attempt, you can retake the exam. There is no penalty for retaking it. Once you pass, your Certificate of Completion is available to download immediately.
When you purchase a team package, you receive enrollment access for up to 5 (Small Team) or 10 (Workforce Package) employees. Each employee completes the course individually at their own pace and receives their own Certificate of Completion. Employer compliance records are also provided.
We are actively working to make this course available in Spanish to better serve our frontline workforce community. Please check back or contact us at [email protected] to be notified when the Spanish version is available.
Yes! The course is fully mobile-friendly and accessible on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. No special software is required — just a web browser and an internet connection.
This certificate documents that your employee has completed 1.5 contact hours of OSHA-aligned safety and sanitation training. It is designed to support employer compliance records and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety. We recommend checking with your specific employer or regulatory body for any additional requirements.
Please contact us at [email protected] or call 1-877-CECOURSE within 7 days of purchase if you have any issues. We are committed to making sure every student and employer has a positive experience.
Simple Pricing. Total Protection.
Invest in your team's safety. Protect your business from liability.
Individual Certification
Individual workers
- Full course access
- Final assessment
- Certificate of Completion
- 1.5 Contact Hours
- Lifetime access
Small Team Training
Small cleaning businesses — Up to 5 Employees
- Full course access for 5 users
- Final assessment for each employee
- Certificate of Completion per employee
- 1.5 Contact Hours of safety education
- Employer compliance records
Workforce Training Package
Growing companies & facilities — Up to 10 Employees
- Full course access for 10 users
- Final assessment for each employee
- Certificate of Completion per employee
- 1.5 Contact Hours of safety education
- Employer compliance records
All enrollments include lifetime course access and a downloadable Certificate of Completion.
Questions? Call 1-877-CECOURSE or email [email protected]
Backed by Excel Continuing Education
For years, professionals nationwide have trusted Excel Continuing Education for state-approved licensing and career development. The Excel Occupational Safety Institute brings that same commitment to quality, accessibility, and excellence to the facility services industry.