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BCSP Certifications Education | Experience | Examinations

Rixio E. Medina, CSP, ASP, STSBusiness Development Director

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals • BCSP Certifications• Benefits of Professional Certifications in

Safety

Agenda

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Not-for-Profit headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Established in 1969.

10 - Member Board of Directors.

Not a Membership Organization.

Internationally recognized.

BCSP sets and certifies technical competency criteria for safety, health and environmental practitioners worldwide; enhancing careers, advancing the profession, protecting the public.

Mission

BCSP Sponsoring Organizations5

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Safety Management Specialist

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Graduate Safety Practitioner®

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What is Certification?• Voluntary process

– Set standards• Educational• Experience• Examination

– Individuals evaluated against standards.– Awarded certifications and use of trademarks.– Continuing professional development.– Adherence to Code of Ethics.

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Certification is NOT

• License to practice.• Permanent.• Membership.• Certificate of completion.

Accredited vs. Non-accredited

• Over 300 certifications in SH&E related fields.

• Only 13 are accredited through ANSI or NCCA– 7 organizations

Accredited vs. Non-accredited

Accreditation Assures• GovernanceNominations/electionsPeer participationPublic participation

• Financial disclosureStability and financial

conditionBudget details

• Fairness to candidates

• ExaminationsValidityReliabilityPassing scores

• Recertification• Independence

from preparation• Management

systems

BCSP National and International Accreditations National Accreditation

– Institute for Credentialing ExcellenceNational Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) CSP,OHST, CHST, STS, STSC

– Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) CET

International Accreditation– American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ISO 17024) CSP and ASP

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The Certification Process

Active Certificants2016

16,527

4,0681,997

5,133

1,922 2,310

7,758

712

CSP ASP GSP CHSTOHST STS STSC CET0

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8,000

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Graduate Safety Practitioner® Designation

Applicants with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Qualified Academic Programs (QAP) accredited by ABET-ASAC or AABI and/or evaluated by BCSP.

Path toward the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with waiver of the ASP exam.

No application fee, no work experience required. Achieve CSP with eligibility time period once

CSP experience requirement is met.

Associate Safety Professional® Certification Applicants with Bachelor’s in any field or

associate in safety, health or the environment or closely related field.

At least 1 year of experience where safety is at least 50%.

Pass ASP examination (200 Questions ) up to 5 hours.

Observe Code of Ethics. Meet recertification requirements (25 points

every 5 years).

Certified Safety Professional®

Minimum of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in any field or an Associate’s in safety, health, or the environment, or a closely related field.

4 years of safety experience, safety is at least 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of safety duties.

A BCSP-Approved Credential:• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)• Certified Industrial Hygienist® (CIH®)

Certified Safety Professional® A BCSP-Approved Credential:

• Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)*

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)*

• Professional Member of the Singapore Institute of Safety Officers (SISO)*

• NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety*

• Diploma in Industrial Safety by Government of India*

Certified Safety Professional®

Pass CSP examination (200 Questions) up to 5 hours.

Observe Code of Ethics. Meet recertification requirements (25 points

every 5 years).

Occupational Health and Safety Technologist® OHST Candidates: Work part-time or full-time in occupational

health or safety (35% minimum) and have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in occupational safety or health.

Have three years of experience in OSH. Pass the OHST examination (200 questions). Observe Code of Ethics. Meet recertification requirements (20 points

every 5 years).

Construction Health and Safety Technician® CHST Candidates: Work part-time or full-time in occupational

health or safety (35% minimum) and have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in occupational health or safety in construction.

Three years of experience in OS&H. Pass the CHST examination (200 questions). Observe Code of Ethics. Meet recertification requirements (20 points every

years).

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Trainer Certification

Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer®

Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer® CHST Candidates: High School diploma or GED. Minimum of 270 Hours Training/Teaching. Must hold the ASP, CDGP, CFPS, CHMM, CHST,

CIH, CMIOSH, CRSP, CSP, OHST, STS or STSC. Pass the CET examination (200 questions). Observe Code of Ethics. Meet recertification requirements (20 points every

years).

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Supervisory Certification

Safety Trained Supervisor Construction

Safety Trained Supervisor®

Blueprint Safety Trained Supervisor

5Domains

45 Areas of Knowledge

16 Skills

3rd Quarter 2016

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5Domains

44 Areas of Knowledge

12 Skills

STS®

3rd Quarter 2017

Safety Program Implementation

Hazard Identification & Control

Health Hazards & Basic Ind. Hygiene

Emergency Preparedness and

Management

Leadership, Communication &

Training

Blueprint for STS1. Employee are Qualified and Have Job-Specific

Technical Skills.2. Risk Assessment and Pre-Task Hazard Analysis.3. New Employee Orientation.4. Evaluate Work Practices to Minimize Risk of Work

Injuries and Incidents.5. Coach and Correcting.6. Take Appropriate Action for Unsafe Acts & Conditions.7. Facilitate a Proactive Safety Culture.

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Blueprint for STS8. Evaluate and Hold Employees Accountable for

Safety.9. Active Participation in Investigations.

10. Emergency Action Plans.11. Coordinate Operations and Work Processes.12. Recordkeeping Procedures.13. Ethics.

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Qualifications

► Education30 hours of formal safety-related training.

Experience2 years of supervisory experience or 4 years of industry experience.

► CompetencyDemonstrated through examination.

Demonstrate Competency

Work Experience

Safety Training

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Examinations and Fees► Testing:

• At testing centers.• Tablet test at Company site.• Two-hour exam with 100 multiple

choice questions.► Fees:

• Application fee. • Exam fee. • Annual renewal fee.

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• Attend and/or teach 30 hours during the five-year cycle:- Safety and Health Courses.- Presentations / Tool-Box Talks.

or• During the five-year cycle:

- Passing any STS. - Achieve the CSP, OHST

or CHST.

Recertification Requirements 32

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STS and STSC Program Growth 33

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Safety Management Specialist

Will work part-time or full-time in occupational health or safety with a minimum 35% of job tasks related to the management of safety related programs, processes, procedures, and/or personnel.

Will have ten (10) years of experience in occupational health or safety.

Must pass the SMS examination. Observe Code of Ethics. Meet Recertification requirements every 5 years.

SMS Candidates:

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Benefits of Professional CertificationGeneral• Raises bar and levels playing field.• Provides a benchmark of professionalism.• Can affect: pay, responsibility, promotions, jobs,

contracts, etc.Safety Professional/Practitioner• Personal satisfaction (met standard of peers).• Peer recognition.• Pay and ability to compete.• Qualify for work and promotions.

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Employers• Prescreens candidates for employment.• Public image.• Leading indicator of professionalism.Government Agencies• Qualification in contract solicitation.• Qualification for task performance.• Higher public assurance on competency.

Benefits of Professional Certification

Successful Occupational Safety and Health Professionals hold one or more

AccreditedProfessional Certifications

Basic Fact About Success and Certification

Safety Health & Environmental 2015 Salary SurveySince 2008, BCSP has measured and reported

salary and employment trend data. 2015 BCSP Survey conducted by Readex

Research in partnership with:• ASSE• American Board of Industrial Hygiene• Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals • American Industrial Hygienist Association• Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

Safety Health & Environmental 2015 Salary Survey

3 8%

25%

49%

15%

Licenses/Certifications Held

4 or more

3

2

1

None/no answer

9,042 respondents

Safety Health & Environmental 2015 Salary Survey

56%

13%16%

41%

Licenses/Certifications Held

BCSP

CHHM

CIH

Other

9,042 respondents multiple answers

Safety Health & Environmental 2015 Salary Survey

Reasons for Pursuing CertificationsPart of my career plan 56%Certification promoted by co-workers, peers, supervisors 47%

Certification offers salary in creases, promotions, advancement 45%

To stay current with SH&E Industry 29%

Became aware through educational setting 18%

My employer/company requires it 14%

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QUESTIONS?

rixio.medina@bcsp.org