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Complete Guide to the CSP APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION THIRD EDITION

Complete Guide to the CSP APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION THIRD EDITION | FEBRUARY 2018 Certified Safety Professional® © 2018 Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Indianapolis, Indiana USA All rights reserved. A BCSP Publication All or any part of this document may be freely copied and distributed with the following restrictions: Excerpts, in any form or medium, must include a formal statement acknowledging that the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is the owner of the copyrighted material excerpted from this document. Copies and redistributions of this whole document, in any form or medium, must include the entire copyright notice and the restrictions shown on this page. BCSP is committed to impartiality and objectivity in every aspect of our operation. We have intentionally structured ourselves to segregate responsibilities in our organization to facilitate this impartiality and objectivity. BCSP also evaluates each application individually without regards to age, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. This publication is not intended to guarantee that the user will pass an exam, become certified or in general 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. This Publication is subject to change without notice at anytime. Complete Guide to the CSP® Third Edition | February 2018 CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 2 | CERTIFICATION SUMMARY 3 CHAPTER 3 | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 CHAPTER 4 | PREPARING FOR THE EXAM 8 CHAPTER 5 | EXAM OVERVIEW 10 CHAPTER 6 | EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS 16 CHAPTER 7 | AFTER ACHIEVING CERTIFICATION 18 CHAPTER 8 | THE GSP DESIGNATION 24 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 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 4 1 The Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) Certification BCSP awards the Certified Safety Professional to individuals who demonstrate competency and work full-time in a professional position where at least 50% of duties are safety program development and risk assessment devoted to the prevention of harm to individuals in the workplace environment. Whether your career goals include seeking a new position, moving up in your current organization or moving to private practice, you can accelerate your opportunities by achieving the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. You can improve your chances for success, being selected for leadership and senior positions, and increased salary through the CSP credential. BCSP offers you the opportunity to rise above the competition by adding the CSP certification to your portfolio. Purpose of This Guide The purpose of this guide is to walk you through the process of applying for and taking the examination leading to the CSP certification. This guide is the first step to help you achieve the credential. How to Use This Guide This guide provides you with in-depth information regarding the application process, examination process and the rules and procedures essential in retaining the CSP certification after you achieve it. Reading and following the suggestions and rules in this guide will help you navigate your path to the CSP certification. Visit bcsp.org and click on “My Profile” to create an account and apply for your desired certification(s). If you need further assistance you may contact the Certification Services Department at +1 317-593-4800 or by email at bcsp@bcsp.org. Important Information For the most current version of this publication, please visit bcsp.org/CSP. As a candidate or certificant you are solely responsible to keep BCSP informed of your current mail and email address. If either address changes, you must notify BCSP. You could lose your credential or eligibility status if you miss important notifications related to your credential. CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE ONE YEAR ELIGIBILITY RECEIVE CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE EXAM PAY EXAM FEE PASS EXAM FAIL ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FIVE-YEAR RECERTIFICATION START HERE APPLY ONLINE PURCHASE EXAM $ SIT FOR EXAM  MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION 2 3 Chapter Abstract This chapter provides general information about the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential. You may download this chapter as well as other chapters of the Complete Guide to the CSP from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) website at bcsp.org. An overview of the CSP certification is presented along with qualifications, requirements, time limits, degree evaluations and the Graduate Safety Practitioner® (GSP®) path. Visit bcsp.org for the most current version of this guide. Overview of the CSP Certification The CSP is a certification awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet all of the Board- established requirements. The CSP Process One of the most common questions by potential candidates is “What do I have to do to become a CSP?” The process has several stages, each one building on the other. 1. Are You Eligible? Academic Requirement: All individuals applying for the CSP must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field from an accredited institution or an associate in safety, health, or the environment. The associate degree must include at least four courses with at least 12 semester hours/18 quarter hours of study in the safety, health, or environmental domains covered in the ASP and CSP examination blueprints. There is no waiver of the academic requirement and proof of a minimum qualifying degree must be provided. For U.S. degrees, BCSP requires the school hold institutional accreditation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (chea.org) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov). Continuing education courses, seminars, and certificate programs are not a substitute for, and do not receive credit toward, the academic requirement. A degree achieved from a Qualified Academic Program may qualify for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) program. The GSP designation meets the qualification of holding a BCSP approved credential (detailed further in this chapter). Unaccredited degrees are a growing concern and some states have laws making it illegal to use unaccredited degrees. Applicants and certificants cannot use unaccredited degrees and the use is a violation of the BCSP Code of Ethics. BCSP requires all degrees from colleges and universities outside the United States be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Information regarding the process for having an international degree evaluated for BCSP certification is available in Chapter 3, “Application Instructions”. Experience Requirement: CSP candidates must have four years of professional safety experience to sit for the CSP exam. Professional safety experience must meet the following criteria to qualify: * * Professional safety must be the primary function of the position. Collateral duties in safety are not counted. * * The position’s primary responsibility must be the prevention of harm to people, property, or the environment, rather than responsibility for responding to harmful events. * * Professional safety functions must be at least 50% of the position duties. BCSP CHAPTER 2 | CERTIFICATION SUMMARY 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 68,000 of BCSP’s CSP, SMS, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, or CET certifications have been achieved. CAREER INFORMATION For details on careers in SH&E, download from the BCSP website: • Career Paths in Safety (brochure) For a comprehensive list of accredited U.S. academic programs, search the BCSP Academic Database. If you have questions, please email us: bcsp@bcsp.org. ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION BCSP’s certifications are accredited by at least one of the following independent third-party organizations that evaluate certification requirements on a regular basis. • American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ansi.org [ISO/IEC 17024, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons] • National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), credentialingexcellence.org • Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), cesb.org BCSP has been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2014. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) • has been in operation for more than 40 years with over 40,000 CSPs certified • is uploads/s1/ csp-complete-guide 1 .pdf