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intentionally structured ourselves to segregate responsibilities in our organization to facilitate
this impartiality and objectivity. BCSP evaluates all candidates seeking BCSP certifications
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, pregnancy, disability, military
or veteran status, genetic predisposition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other
characteristics protected by the law (Protected Characteristics).
This publication is not intended to guarantee that the user will pass an exam or become
certified. In general it may not cover every aspect of the certification process. Additionally, this
publication is not considered training or preparatory in any manner. BCSP makes no promises
or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, of the actions of third party organizations.
DISCLAIMER
An individual’s status with BCSP is an indicator that an individual has completed a combination of defined education,
experience, and examination requirements. However, certification is not a guarantee or assurance of the competence
or ability of any particular individual. Further, given the rapid changes in the field, BCSP cannot warrant that any
examination and other certification materials will at all times reflect the most current state of the art.
BCSP disclaims liability for any personal injury, property damage or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether
special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the certification program or the
acts or omissions of any person who has been certified by BCSP.
In conducting the certification program, including issuing certifications, BCSP is not undertaking to render professional
or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity, nor is BCSP undertaking to perform any duty owed by
any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using the services of a person who has been certified should rely on
his or her own independent judgment as appropriate in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given
circumstances.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT BCSP 1
CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION 2
CHAPTER 7 | CERTIFICATIONS 19
CHAPTER 8 | DESIGNATIONS 31
CODE OF ETHICS 37
S
MISSION
BCSP sets and certifies technical competency criteria for safety,
health, and environmental practitioners worldwide; enhancing careers,
advancing the profession, protecting the public.
VISION
Creating a safer world through safety, health,
and environmental certification.
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ABOUT BCSP
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCSP is a not-for-profit corporation recognized
as a leader in high-quality, accredited credentialing for safety, health, and environmental
(SH&E) practitioners. BCSP establishes standards and certifies competency criteria in
professional safety practice. Since 1969, over 72,000 of BCSP’s CSP, SMS, ASP, OHST,
CHST, STS, STSC, or CET certifications have been achieved.
ACCREDITATION
AND RECOGNITION
ISO/IEC 17024
BCSP’s certifications are accredited by the American National
Personnel Certification Program
#0646
Standard Institute (ANSI), an independent third-party organization
that evaluates certification program and organization requirements
on a regular basis. Visit ansi.org to learn more about accreditation.
BCSP has been granted special consultative status with the United
Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2014.
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED SAFETY CONSTRUCTION HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL® (CSP®) AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN® (CHST®)
The premier certification in the safety profession, Offers a certification for individuals who work
covering a wide range of safety, health, and in a construction craft or are construction
environmental (SH&E) practice disciplines. safety specialists.
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CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION
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THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
All BCSP certifications are different but the process is the same for all certifications.
Below is the process at-a-glance which will be explained in more detail in the next chapter.
Pick a Certification
Pick a certification that is right for YOU
Determine Eligibility
Education and work experience
Submit Application
Apply online
Maintain Certification
Annual renewal fee and five (5) year recertification cycle
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CHAPTER 2 | CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
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examination authorization which can be
Sit For Your Exam used to sit for the exam six (6) weeks after
the most recent attempt, as long as they
Candidates eligible for an examination remain eligible.
must pass the examination within their
one year of eligibility period. Note: If you need special examination
facilities or accommodation arrangements
BCSP allows candidates to extend their for documented disabilities (consistent with
eligibility time limit once during their the Americans with Disabilities Act and the
term, and the extension is valid for one American Disabilities Amendment Act),
year. Extensions are available for purchase you must request the accommodation
within the last 60 days of a candidate’s with BCSP at the time you purchase your
eligibility period. Extensions can be exam. Accommodation requests should
purchased through My Profile at be emailed to accommodations@bcsp.org
bcsp.org, as long as the candidate prior to scheduling with Pearson VUE.
is eligible. Failure to request at the time of exam
Those who do not meet this time limit purchase may impact your ability to have
nor purchase the eligibility extension the accommodation provided at the
must reapply as new candidates and meet testing center.
the current application requirements. A For a list of current fees, visit www.bcsp.
detailed outline of eligibility is provided org/safety-certifications/at-a-glance.
once an application has been approved.
BCSP’s examination provider, Pearson VUE Maintain Certification
(pearsonvue.com/BCSP), has test centers
located around the world and operates Annual Renewal Fees:
every business day. All Pearson VUE testing After completing all of the requirements,
sites are subject to change based on BCSP awards the credential to candidates
criteria provided by Pearson VUE. Please who pass their exam. Certificants will
be sure to check regularly for available need to pay annual renewal fees in
locations when scheduling an exam. order to maintain their credential. A
Examinations are delivered via computer prorated renewal fee will be applied to
at the test center. the remainder of the year in which the
candidate passes the exam.
Recertification:
Certificant holders must remain up-to-
date with changes in professional practice
by earning recertification points every
five years.
Additional information regarding
recertification can be found in the
Recertification Guide, located at
Candidates will be given their examination www.bcsp.org/safety-certifications/
results at the center immediately after recertification.
submitting their exam(s). Candidates that
are not successful may purchase a new
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CHAPTER 3 | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Education Information
Submitting Transcripts
If applicable. Information on submitting transcripts will
be provided as you fill out your application
Application Agreement online.
and Validation
International transcripts must be evaluated
(Acknowledging truthful information
by BCSP’s approved third party degree
has been provided, informing BCSP of
evaluators so that U.S. equivalency may
any criminal convictions or unethical
be determined. The evaluation must be
behavior, agreeing to adhere to BCSP
completed by a member of the National
Code of Ethics, and not to disclose
Association of Degree Evaluation Services
any confidential information).
(NACES). A list of NACES members can be
Online Payment of Application found at naces.org.
Note: If you are unable to submit
online and require a paper
Validation
application, there will be a processing BCSP requires applicants to disclose
fee. Please call the BCSP office for criminal convictions, disciplinary actions,
more details. and denial or revocation of certifications,
licenses and professional registrations
Do not send resumes, professional taken against the applicant by the issuing
papers, continuing education course certification board or agency. BCSP uses
its policy relating to criminal convictions
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to determine whether the application can Auditing
proceed or whether it will be terminated. BCSP randomly selects 5% of applications
In some cases, a BCSP attorney for audit. If your application is selected,
may contact the applicant to clarify you will be required to provide experience
information about the conviction. A copy documents and if applicable an
of the BCSP criminal conviction policy official university transcript in a sealed
can be found at www.bcsp.org/About/ envelope. Acceptable forms of validation
Policies-Forms. documentation for experience are:
Applicants are required to provide 1. A letter on company letterhead
disclosure of: from your employer validating
• All felony convictions employment dates, job title, and
percentage of job duties which are/
• All misdemeanor convictions within were safety/health/environmental.
the past five (5) years (minor traffic
violations and petty offenses DO 2. BCSP Experience Validation Form
NOT have to be reported) completed by employer.
CERTIFICATION SERVICES
IS HERE FOR YOU!
BCSP offers friendly, helpful customer
support via phone or online messaging.
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USING YOUR AUTHORIZED OBTAINING INFORMATION ON
CALCULATOR(S) THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
The candidate is allowed to bring one or Draw on your experience and on
two calculators into the secure testing professional and study references in
room as long as they both are among the your own library, a company library,
brands and models listed: or a public library. BCSP maintains
a list of examination references for
• Casio models FX-115, -250, -260 each certification at www.bcsp.org.
or -300 Examination items are not necessarily
• Hewlett Packard models HP 9, 10, 12 taken directly from these sources.
or 30 However, BCSP believes these
references represent the breadth and
• Texas Instruments models TI-30, -34, depth of coverage of safety, health, and
-35 or -36 environmental practice.
Different versions of the above models will
be permitted. For example, the HP-30S ONLINE SELF-ASSESSMENT
and TI-30X calculators will be permitted, It is essential for you to compare your
as they are versions of these models. knowledge against what is contained in
If the candidate does not have one of the the examination blueprint. One way to do
approved calculators, he or she should this is by using a self-evaluation method. A
use the online calculator that is part of self-evaluation helps determine how well
the exam. Test centers do not provide you know various subjects.
calculators or allow candidates to bring in BCSP offers online self-assessments for
non-approved models. all certifications for a nominal fee. The
Make sure you know how to use your self-assessment can help diagnose how
calculator(s) so you do not waste valuable well you know the body of knowledge, as
time trying to understand how to use it well as help refresh your test-taking skills.
once the examination clock starts. It is a The online self-assessment is based on
good idea to practice working solutions the blueprint located on the BCSP website
and to be able to recall the correct for the certification you desire and is half
calculator procedures. the length of a full examination.
Remember, solutions to computational The online self-assessment allows six (6)
items usually are rounded. You should months access, during which time users
select the answer closest to the computed have unlimited assessment attempts.
value. Results from each attempt are provided,
and a results history is maintained so
Note: Calculators are not permitted for the candidates may evaluate their progress.
CET exam.
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Note: The self-assessment is designed EXAMINATION INTEGRITY
to assist the candidate in evaluating their A key to a successful and respected
strengths and weaknesses, strategizing test credentialing program is examination
taking pace, and planning future studying security. Without it, a peer-operated
accordingly. The self-assessment is not credentialing program has little value.
considered training or preparation in any BCSP relies on the ethical behavior of
manner. candidates and certificants to maintain
the security of BCSP examinations.
To order a self-assessment, please log
on to My Profile at bcsp.org to make the When those who hold credentials or
purchase. those who are pursuing credentials reveal
information about the content of BCSP
examinations, they violate the agreement
OTHER REVIEW AND STUDY all candidates accept when they apply
SOURCES for certification and when they take
A number of professional membership examinations. Applicants, examination
organizations, trade organizations, candidates, or certificants who reveal
colleges, universities, and private confidential information about the content
companies offer study courses, software, of BCSP examinations through any means
and materials to assist candidates when also violate the BCSP Disciplinary Action
preparing for BCSP examinations. Because Policy and the BCSP Code of Ethics
candidates for BCSP examinations often located at www.bcsp.org/About/Policies-
ask where to locate review courses and Forms.
materials, BCSP maintains an online list
BCSP pursues legal actions against
strictly as a courtesy at www.bcsp.org/
organizations and individuals who reveal
Resources/Review-and-Study-Sources.
information about the content of BCSP
Beyond the written materials BCSP examinations. BCSP also takes legal
publishes, BCSP has no involvement in action against those who falsely claim
the development, content, or distribution to hold a certification. Penalties include
of any courses or materials associated permanently barring individuals from
with preparing for BCSP examinations pursuing the credential and revoking the
or evaluating readiness. BCSP neither certifications and interim designations of
endorses the providers shown on the those who have status with BCSP, online
online list nor evaluates the providers or posting of their names, in addition to other
the providers’ materials for consistency legal remedies.
with BCSP examination blueprints or with
any aspect of any BCSP examination.
Candidates must contact the sources
directly about materials, course schedules,
fees, or matters related to satisfaction
with their products or services.
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CHAPTER 5 | EXAM OVERVIEW
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EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS the proportion of the actual examination
To get an idea of the type of questions devoted to that domain.
you may encounter, here are a couple The full blueprint for each certification can
sample questions that could be on an be viewed and downloaded at bcsp.org
examination: from each certification webpage.
Why is it necessary for the fire
department to maintain control of a fire
scene after the fire is extinguished? EXAMINATION CONTENT
A. The fire department is responsible for
DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION
the prevention of looting of the scene. BCSP updates examinations regularly.
B. The fire department may be held liable Items come from safety professionals in
practice. Before items are accepted into
for injuries to the curious.
item banks, they go through rigorous
C. The fire department is responsible to
technical, psychometric, and grammatical
allow the insurance people to do their
editing. Also, 10–15% of the items on
claim investigation.
BCSP examinations are experimental, and
D. Fire investigation personnel must have do not contribute to a candidate’s pass/fail
adequate time to properly investigate decision. BCSP analyzes the performance
the fire. of these experimental items before
including them as scored items.
Identify a design action for preventing
and controlling “sick building syndrome.”
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Title Protection and Laws The credential is awarded to individuals,
Involving BCSP Credentials not companies, and should only be used
Some states have enacted title protection with individuals’ names.
laws which restrict anyone from claiming Example of proper company use:
to hold a BCSP credential without having
duly obtained it from BCSP. Additionally, ABC Safety Company provides the
several states have enacted laws or latest safety services. Employees
regulations which specify that BCSP holding the Certified Safety
credential holders may provide loss Professional® (CSP®) certification
control services for insurance companies. include Robert A. Smith, CSP and
Check your state government website for Mary A. Jones, CSP.
more details. Example of improper company use:
ABC Safety Company, providing
USE OF A BCSP CREDENTIAL safety services by Certified Safety
Professionals.
It is important to know how to use
your credential correctly. The titles and
credentials are registered trademarks MAINTAINING YOUR
issued to BCSP by the U.S. Patent and CERTIFICATION
Trademark Office. They can only be used In order to retain your certification, you
when authorized for a period specifically must:
designated by BCSP. There are guidelines
for displaying your credential properly. For • Inform BCSP or update through
display of proper and improper use, the My Profile when your mail or
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) will be email address changes
used in this section. • Pay your annual renewal fee
Examples of correct use: • Complete and submit
recertification requirements
• Robert A. Smith, CSP
• Robert A. Smith, Certified Safety Changing Your Name
Professional If you change your name through
The credential may be used only for the marriage or other court proceedings, you
period for which use is authorized. Use may request a name change by contacting
expires if you have not paid the annual bcsp@bcsp.org. Additionally, you must
renewal fee or have not met recertification provide a copy of the court record or
requirements for the credential. Use of marriage certificate in order for BCSP
these titles beyond the authorized period to register the change.
(without complying with renewal or
recertification requirements) constitutes Paying Annual Renewal Fee
unauthorized use of the credential. The authority to use a BCSP title is valid for
one (1) year. It must be renewed annually.
You may use the credential on your
You will receive a prorated fee for the
business cards, resume, social media, and
remainder of the year in which you pass
correspondence with your signature. You
the examination. Each following year,
may use your credential virtually anywhere
BCSP will send you a notice when your
you use your name.
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annual renewal fee is due. BCSP gives you REINSTATEMENT
the options for paying the fee by phone or If you fail to pay your annual renewal fee
online via credit card. After receiving your or fail to achieve and submit the required
payment, BCSP will provide a receipt and recertification points every five (5) years,
wallet card available to print. For a list of BCSP will send you a notice that your
current fees, visit www.bcsp.org/safety- credential has been invalidated and you no
certifications/at-a-glance. longer hold the credential.
Recertification Requirements You may seek reinstatement online
through My Profile at bcsp.org.
The recertification program helps
Reinstatement must be completed
credential holders keep up with changes
by 12/31 of the same year you are
affecting professional safety practice.
invalidated. Reinstatement includes paying
The program complies with requirements
a reinstatement fee and complying with
of BCSP’s international accrediting
the current recertification requirements.
organization.
Otherwise, your credential will expire and
Every five (5) years (one (1) cycle) you you will be unable to reapply for one (1)
must achieve recertification points. There year, after which you will need to apply as
are ten (10) categories of activities, each a new candidate and meet all application
providing points toward meeting that and examination requirements.
goal. Keep in mind, there is no limit to
the number of points in some categories, CAREER INTERRUPTIONS
while other categories have annual and/or While holding a BCSP credential, you may
total point limits. face situations which affect your ability
to maintain your certification. You may
At the end of the five-year period, you
experience an interruption in your safety
must submit the points you earned during
career, such as moving to a job which is
that cycle. Only points earned during a
not in the safety profession, taking time
recertification cycle count toward that
out to be a parent, student, or soldier,
cycle. BCSP randomly selects 5% of those
having an extended health problem, or
who submit their points for an audit. While
being unemployed. BCSP has established
documentation to prove points is not
some options to help deal with these types
required with the initial submission, the
of situations, but you must notify and work
audit procedure requires you have proof of
with BCSP as soon as possible prior to
the points claimed. It is important that you
invalidation.
keep records to verify your recertification
activities.
Leaves of Absence or Extensions
Additional details of the recertification You may seek a leave of absence or
program appear in the Recertification an extension if a career interruption
Guide. You may download the will affect your ability to meet
Recertification Guide on the BCSP website recertification requirements. Please refer
to help you through the process. You will to the Recertification Guide for detailed
want to refer to the website regularly for information.
the most up-to-date information.
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Annual Renewal Fee Waiver considerations involved. Registration itself
While Unemployed does not provide absolute protection from
others using similar acronyms or titles.
If you become unemployed and are
BCSP does not have exclusive use of the
unable to pay your annual renewal fee,
acronym. BCSP continually challenges
you may request in writing a one-time
those uses which can be confusing to the
waiver of the annual renewal fee.
public or for which there are legal grounds
to make such challenges.
RETIRED CREDENTIAL
HOLDERS INDIVIDUALS USING A BCSP
Certificants who are retiring can hold their CREDENTIAL WITHOUT
certifications in retired status should they
meet the following requirements:
AUTHORITY
BCSP has established procedures for
• They have held certification challenging individuals known to use a
a minimum of ten (10) years BCSP credential without having obtained it
or after they lost it for failure to pay annual
• They have completed two (2) renewal fees or meet recertification
recertification cycles requirements.
To maintain a certification in retired status: In order to establish someone is using the
• Safety practice is not required credential without authority, BCSP must
have the original document (or a copy)
• No more than 200 hours of safety showing where the individual is using the
practice annually is allowed title. Most often, the unauthorized use
occurs online, on a business card, resume,
• A nominal retired annual renewal
business letterhead, brochure or similar
fee is required each year
publication, or with a signature.
A certificant holding a certification in To initiate action against the individual
retired status must indicate their status as using the credential without authority,
in the following examples: BCSP also needs the offending individual’s
current mailing address.
• Robert A. Smith, CSP Retired
BCSP relies on those finding potential
• Robert A. Smith, CSP (Retired) unauthorized uses to report them and
provide the documentation showing the
• Robert A. Smith, CSP Ret.
use of these titles. BCSP will not disclose
• Robert A. Smith, Certified Safety the name of the person or organization
Professional (Retired) reporting potential unauthorized uses.
After receiving documentation of a
PROTECTING THE potential unauthorized use case, BCSP
takes steps to challenge that individual
CREDENTIALS AND LOGOS and investigates any irregularities on the
Because BCSP has registered its logos and part of BCSP. Legal counsel for BCSP may
titles, it has a solid position for challenging participate in the procedures.
BCSP title and/or logo infringement.
There are several legal theories and
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Those who have used BCSP titles without PROMOTING A BCSP
authority may be barred from pursuing a
BCSP certification for up to five (5) years. CREDENTIAL
Their names are also published on the BCSP uses several methods to promote
BCSP website. Other penalties may be credentials and to encourage safety
applied. BCSP reserves the right to use the professionals to pursue them. You may
courts in protecting use of a credential. volunteer to assist in these activities. Please
contact BCSP or visit the BCSP website to
determine available materials.
CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
BCSP’s criminal conviction policy appears
on the BCSP website. It applies to BCSP
certification holders. The policy also
covers convictions by other certifications
and licensing bodies for unauthorized
use of designations. It requires credential
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BCSP authorizes individuals to use a
credential when they meet requirements
EARN
RECERTIFICATION
for achieving and retaining the credential.
BCSP also has a responsibility to withdraw POINTS!
that authorization if individuals fail to
pay annual renewal fees, fail to meet Request a Returnable
recertification requirements, or violate Banner Display
BCSP Disciplinary Action Policy or
the BCSP Code of Ethics. The BCSP Use of BCSP banner displays helps
Disciplinary Action Policy contains rules promote BCSP and BCSP certifications.
on disciplinary procedures and grounds They are ideal for meetings, local and
for action. The complete BCSP Disciplinary regional conferences, or educational
Action Policy is on the BCSP website. programs of local professional groups
and companies. BCSP pays for shipping
to and from events. In some instances
APPEALS you may earn recertification credit for
You may appeal decisions related to promoting certifications. To request a
earning and maintaining BCSP credentials. display, fill out the Display and Literature
Requests for appeal must be submitted Request Form located at www.bcsp.
to the Chief Executive Officer in writing org/Get-Involved/Presentations-and-
and in accordance to the current appeals Outreach, or contact BCSP at
policy located online at www.bcsp.org/ bcsp@bcsp.org.
About/Policies-Forms.
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development of others, the mentor
Promotional Materials
program helps bring current credential
There is a variety of complimentary holders and those looking to pursue
literature about all of the BCSP credentials, certification together.
qualifications and procedures, and
examinations. Most BCSP publications The mentor program rewards those who
are available for download on the BCSP become mentors and helps to ensure
website. To request literature, please fill safety professionals who perform quality
out the Display and Literature Request work are certified. By having your mentee
Form located at www.bcsp.org/Get- fill out the Professional Advancement
Involved/Presentations-and-Outreach, Mentor Form and submit it by fax or email
or contact BCSP at bcsp.org. at the time that they apply online, BCSP
recognizes mentors and their work with
their peers, colleagues, and other safety
Presentation Materials
professionals.
PowerPoint presentations about the safety
profession and the BCSP credentials are
located on the BCSP website at www. MAINTAINING YOUR MAIL
bcsp.org/Get-Involved/Presentations- AND EMAIL ADDRESS
and-Outreach. The materials are editable
As a credential holder, you are solely
and available for use by credential holders
responsible to keep BCSP informed of
as needed.
your current mail and email address. If
either address changes, you must change
Mentor Program
it through My Profile or notify BCSP. You
Created specifically to recognize could lose
your certification if annual
certificants’ roles in assisting the career renewal notices and other important
information do no reach you.
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CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL®
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BCSP QUALIFIED CREDENTIAL CSP FEES*
REQUIREMENT* Application Fee: $160.00
Applicants who meet all eligibility
Individual Exam Fee: $350.00
requirements including experience and
education must hold one (1) of the following Exam Bundle Fee (optional): $600.00
credentials at the time they apply for the Exam bundles include an examination
CSP: authorization, an online self-assessment,
and a second exam attempt if the first is
** Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
unsuccessful.
** Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Eligibility Extension Fee: $100.00
** Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP)
** Certified Industrial Hygienist® (CIH®) Renewal Fee: $180.00
** Chartered Member of the Institution
of Occupational Safety and Health CSP EXAMINATION
(CMIOSH) The CSP examination contains 200
** Canadian Registered Safety Professional multiple-choice items with four (4) possible
(CRSP) answers and only one (1) correct answer.
You will have FIVE AND A HALF (5.5)
** CP-12 Professional Certificate in Safety
hours to complete the CSP examination.
and Occupational Health, U.S. Army
Examinations are closed book, and
Combat Readiness Center (ACRC)
accessing external reference materials
** Certified Safety Engineer (CSE), as during your examination is not permitted.
administered by the State Administration For use during the examination, the testing
of Work Safety (SAWS), People’s center will provide you with materials for
Republic of China (PRC) working out calculations by hand.
** Master in Occupational Safety and
Health, International Training Centre of CSP RECERTIFICATION
the International Labour Organization CSPs must remain up-to-date with changes
(ITC-ILO) in professional practice by earning and
** Member in the Institute of Safety submitting 25 recertification points every five
Professionals of Nigeria (MISPN) (5) years.
** National Examination Board in Additional information regarding
Occupational Safety and Health recertification can be found in the
(NEBOSH) National or International Recertification Guide, located at www.bcsp.
Diploma in Occupational Health org/safety-certifications/recertification.
and Safety
** Professional Member of the Singapore
Institution of Safety Officers (SISO)
** Diploma/Certificate in Industrial Safety,
as issued by the State Government
Departments/Boards of Technical
Education, Government of India
* Please visit the BCSP website for the most current credential list and prices.
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
SMS RECERTIFICATION
SMS FEES* SMSs must remain up-to-date with
Application Fee: $160.00 changes in professional practice by earning
and submitting 25 recertification points
Individual Exam Fee: $350.00
every five (5) years.
Exam Bundle Fee (optional): $600.00
Additional information regarding
Exam bundles include an examination
recertification can be found in the
authorization, an online self-assessment,
Recertification Guide, located at
and a second exam attempt if the first is
www.bcsp.org/safety-certifications/
unsuccessful.
recertification.
Eligibility Extension Fee: $100.00
* Please visit the BCSP website for the
Renewal Fee: $170.00 most current prices.
ONLINE
SELF-ASSESSMENTS
Compare your knowledge against what is contained
in the examination blueprint.
VISIT BCSP.ORG
Diagnose how well you know the body
of knowledge, as well as help refresh your
test-taking skills. BCSP allows six (6) months
MY PROFILE
access, during which time users have
unlimited assessment attempts. PURCHASE THE ONLINE
SELF-ASSESSMENT TODAY!
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ASSOCIATE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL®
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ASP FEES* ASP RECERTIFICATION
Application Fee: $160.00 ASPs must remain up-to-date with
changes in professional practice by earning
Individual Exam Fee: $350.00 and submitting 25 recertification points
every five (5) years.
Exam Bundle Fee (optional): $600.00
Exam bundles include an examination Additional information regarding
authorization, an online self-assessment, recertification can be found in the
and a second exam attempt if the first is Recertification Guide, located at
unsuccessful. www.bcsp.org/safety-certifications/
recertification.
Eligibility Extension Fee: $100.00
* Please visit the BCSP website for the
Renewal Fee: $170.00 most current prices.
ASP EXAMINATION
The ASP examination contains 200
multiple-choice items with four (4) possible
answers and only one (1) correct answer.
You will have FIVE (5) hours to complete the
ASP examination. Examinations are closed
book, and accessing external reference
materials during your examination is not
permitted. For use during the examination,
the testing center will provide you with
materials for working out calculations
by hand.
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OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE & SAFETY
TECHNICIAN®
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CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY
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SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISOR®
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SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISOR
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will be embedded into each item that
CET FEES* requires one. Examinations are closed book,
and accessing external reference materials
Application Fee: $140.00
during your examination is not permitted.
Individual Exam Fee: $300.00 For use during the examination, the testing
center will provide you with materials for
Exam Bundle Fee (optional): $550.00 working out calculations by hand.
Exam bundles include an examination
authorization, an online self-assessment,
and a second exam attempt if the first is
CET RECERTIFICATION
unsuccessful. CETs must remain up-to-date with changes
in professional practice by earning and
Eligibility Extension Fee: $100.00 submitting 20 recertification points and a
minimum of 2.8 of those points must be
Renewal Fee: $145.00
in teaching, developing, and/or attending
courses on instructional techniques every
CET EXAMINATION five (5) years.
The CET examination contains 200 multiple- Additional information regarding
choice items with four (4) possible answers recertification can be found in the
and only one (1) correct answer. You will Recertification Guide, located at www.bcsp.
have FOUR (4) hours to complete the CET org/safety-certifications/recertification.
examination. Data necessary to answer
* Please visit the BCSP website for the most
items are included in the item. Each item current prices.
is independent and does not rely on the
correct answer to any other item. Formulas
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CHAPTER 8 | DESIGNATIONS
RETAINING A DESIGNATION
The following conditions will result in the loss
of a designation:
• Failure to pay an annual renewal fee
• Failing to complete the CSP within the
6-year time
limit
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DISCIPLINARY ACTION
MOVING BEYOND THE
BCSP has a disciplinary action policy. DESIGNATION
Disciplinary actions may include any of the
following:
Qualifying for the CSP Examination
CSP candidates must have a bachelor’s
• Reject or suspend an application
degree and four (4) years professional
• Terminate or suspend a candidate’s safety experience to sit for the CSP exam.
eligibility
Professional safety experience must meet
• Issue a reprimand
the following criteria to qualify:
• Suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke
the credential(s)
** Professional safety must be the primary
function of the position. Collateral
• Terminate or suspend any status
duties in safety are not counted.
with BCSP
** The position’s primary responsibility
The Disciplinary Action Policy is located must be the prevention of harm to
at www.bcsp.org/About/Policies-Forms people, property, or the environment,
and provides detailed procedures for rather than responsibility for responding
bringing charges and for hearings related to to harmful events.
disciplinary charges. ** Professional safety functions must
be at least 50% of the position duties.
ANNUAL RENEWAL FEES BCSP defines full-time as at least
All who achieve a designation must pay an 35 hours per week. Part-time safety
annual renewal fee. That is prorated for the experience is allowed if the applicant
remainder of the year that their designation has the equivalent of at least 900 hours
was awarded. The current annual renewal of professional safety work during any
fees are listed at www.bcsp.org/safety- year (75 hours per month or 18 hours
certifications/at-a-glance. per week) for which experience credit is
sought.
Other fees may apply upon achieving a ** The position must be at a professional
designation. For example, individuals who level. This is determined by evaluating
pay their annual renewal fee late may incur the degree of professional charge by
a late charge or a reinstatement fee if BCSP which there is a reliance of employees,
has acted to terminate the designation. employers, or clients on the person’s
Unemployed credential holders may request ability to identify, evaluate, and control
a one-year waiver of the annual renewal fee hazards through engineering and/or
in writing only once during their history with administrative approaches.
BCSP. ** The position must have breadth of
professional safety duties. This is
determined by evaluating the variety
of hazards about which the candidate
must advise and the range of skills
involved in recognizing, evaluating, and
controlling hazards.
Once the above criteria is met for the CSP,
they can proceed to the online application
process as explained in Chapter 3.
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FAST TRACK TO THE CSP
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GRADUATE SAFETY PRACTITIONER®
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Utilize YOUR skills and training
FAST TRACK TO THE CSP
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TRANSITIONAL SAFETY PRACTITIONER
TSP QUALIFICATIONS
• You must apply within the program’s TSP FEES*
Applicable Period. A full list of QEPs Application Fee: $0.00
eligible to participate in the TSP
program is located at bcsp.org/TSP. Eligibility Extension Fee: $100.00
• You must fill out a TSP application through Renewal Fee: $140.00
My Profile at bcsp.org.
• You must upload a copy of your official * Please visit the BCSP website for the most
credential and the date it was awarded. current prices.
• You must complete the application
Agreement and Validation form.
(acknowledging truthful information has
been provided, informing BCSP of any
criminal convictions or unethical behavior,
and agreeing to adhere to BCSP’s
Code of Ethics).
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This code sets forth the code of ethics and professional standards to be observed
by holders of documents of certification conferred by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Certificants shall, in their professional activities, sustain and advance the integrity, honor,
and prestige of the profession by adherence to these standards:
1. HOLD paramount the safety and 5. AVOID deceptive acts that falsify
health of people, the protection of the or misrepresent their academic
environment and protection of property or professional qualifications.
in the performance of professional duties, Not misrepresent or exaggerate their
and exercise their obligation to advise degree of responsibility in or for the
employers, clients, employees, the public, subject matter of prior assignments.
and appropriate authorities of danger Presentations incident to the solicitation
and unacceptable risks to people, of employment shall not misrepresent
the environment, or property. pertinent facts concerning employers,
employees, associates, or past
2. BE honest, fair, and impartial; act accomplishments with the intent
with responsibility and integrity. Adhere and purpose of enhancing their
to high standards of ethical conduct with qualifications and their work.
balanced care for the interests of the public,
employers, clients, employees, colleagues, 6. CONDUCT their professional relations
and the profession. Avoid all conduct or by the highest standards of integrity
practice that is likely to discredit the and avoid compromise of their
profession or deceive the public. professional judgment by conflicts
of interest. When becoming aware
3. ISSUE public statements only in an of professional misconduct by a BCSP
objective and truthful manner and only certificant, take steps to bring that
when founded upon knowledge of the facts misconduct to the attention of the
and competence in the subject matter. Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
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NOTES
ISO/IEC 17024
Personnel Certification Program
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