Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a safety professional who has passed the CSP examination and met the requirements of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). They perform a variety of safety duties, including worksite assessments, hazard control, and emergency response planning.
Cresco Safe is the best CSP training academy that offers courses designed to equip safety professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in construction and workplace safety management.
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Step-by-step guide on how to become a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Follow these criteria as they are mandatory for becoming a CSP.
- A bachelor’s degree: You need a bachelor’s degree in any field (though safety or related fields are preferred).
- Work experience: At least 4 years of professional safety experience where at least 50% of your job involves safety duties like hazard control, risk management, or safety program management.
- A BCSP Qualified Credential
Any one of the following professional designations is required to become a CSP.
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
- Tech or M. Tech from the Safety Dept. CUSAT or other qualified list of courses – click here
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- Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation – European Safety Council – Qualify level 7 diploma or other list of courses – click here
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- Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- NEBOSH IDIP
- Diploma/Certificate in Industrial Safety, as issued by the State Government Departments Boards of Technical Education, Government of India
- If not, you’ll need to pass the ASP exam. In short, one year’s experience and a degree are required.
- Pass the CSP Exam: After meeting the education and experience requirements (or holding the GSP/TSP), apply for and pass the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) exam, which covers advanced safety topics.
Exam fee for CSP
The fee for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) exam, administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), is:
160 USD (application fee) + 350 USD (exam fee) = 510 USD
You need to apply individually online. Note that additional fees may apply if a candidate needs to retake the exam or if they need special accommodations.
Exam Details
To earn the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, you need to pass an exam administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
The exam requirements are:
- You should take the exam online at an authorised Pearson VUE centre to verify your identity.
- Duration: The CSP exam lasts 5.5 hours. This duration includes time for reading instructions, answering questions, and completing any necessary surveys at the end.
- The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.
- The questions are in a way to assess your ability to apply knowledge to real-world safety and health situations.
- A score of 54% or above is required to pass the exam (exact requirements may vary slightly).
Topics for the CSP Exam
The Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Exam covers a wide range of topics to assess a candidate’s expertise in occupational health and safety. They are:
- Safety Management Systems
This topic focuses on the advanced development and management of safety programs that protect employees, assets, and the environment.
It also includes planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving safety initiatives to ensure safe workplaces
- Risk Management
This includes hazard control, advanced risk assessment, and safety performance management.
It emphasises identifying potential risks, evaluating their impact, and implementing methods to reduce or eliminate them.
- Fire Protection and Emergency Response
The topic covers fire control systems and disaster recovery planning.
It focuses on understanding fire prevention, alarm systems, and emergency planning for various workplace conditions.
- Industrial Hygiene
The topic involves managing exposure to hazardous materials and industrial processes.
It also includes monitoring air quality and other health risks.
- Ergonomics
This topic focuses on advanced workplace design and human factors engineering.
It covers topics such as workstation design, tool usage, and analysis of tasks to promote better ergonomics in the workplace.
- Regulatory Compliance
This topic involves the detailed knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and industry-specific regulations.
It emphasises staying updated on laws and regulations and ensuring company practices are compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Environmental Management
The topic focuses on environmental impact assessments and compliance.
It involves understanding environmental laws, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability practices.
- Safety Training
This covers advanced safety training strategies and program evaluations.
It focuses on developing effective training programs that engage employees and reinforce safety protocols.
- Incident Investigation
The topic involves complex root cause analysis and incident documentation.
It emphasises understanding the underlying causes of incidents to prevent recurrence.
Details of Exam preparation course
- The total duration of the course is 50 hours. There are two types of batch available – weekend and weekdays.
- Weekend batch is on Sunday, starting from 7.30 PM IST to 11 .30PM IST
- The program runs for 4 hours each Sunday over a span of 12 to 14 Sundays, lasting approximately 3 to 4 months.
- Weekdays batch is on Tuesday and Thursday starting from 7.30 PM IST to 10.30 PM IST.
- The program consists of 17 sessions, each lasting 3 hours, completed over a period of 2 months.
Details of the course
We will provide the following items
- Course materials
- Study materials
- Reference notes
- Online practice tests
- Sample questions
- Mock exams
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