Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Credential: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Credentialing Agency: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who support workplace safety practices. CSPs conduct worksite assessments, determine risk, measure hazards and controls, evaluate risk and hazard control measures, investigate incidents, maintain incident and loss records, and prepare emergency response plans. CSP candidates must meet experiential requirements that relate to the field of workplace safety. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: ASP, GSP, TSP, or CIH
- Experience: 4 years
- Education: Bachelors
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
8645 Guion Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 1-317-593-4800
Fax: 1-317-593-4400
Contact Page
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold one of the following BCSP-approved credentials:
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have four years of professional safety experience that meets all of the following criteria:
- Be the primary function of a position.
- The position's primary responsibility must be the prevention of harm to people, property and the environment.
- The position must be full time.
- The professional safety function must be at least 50% of the position duties.
- Duties must be at a professional level, determined by the degree of responsible charge and the ability to defend and reliance by others on analysis and recommendations related to control of hazards.
- Have a breadth of duties including hazard recognition, evaluation, and analysis.
Written Exam Written Exam 4
- Advanced Sciences and Math
- Management Systems
- Risk Management
- Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts
- Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security
- Occupational Health and Ergonomics
- Environmental Management Systems
- Training/Education
- Law and Ethics
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Renewal Period: 5 years