Safety Certification Exam Preparation for ASP, CSP, SMP, CHST

Steps to Safety Certification

Earning a safety credential signifies your commitment to the profession and proves you have the experience, knowledge and skills to be a leader in your organization. Here’s how to earn a safety certification.

1. Determine Eligibility: The requirements vary for each certification. It is important to review your education, experience and work history to evaluate eligibility. Download A Complete Guide to Safety Certifications for further details.
2. Apply Online: Create an account and apply online with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) who administers the credentials.
3. Prepare for the Exam: ASSP offers a variety of ways to learn including live and self-paced courses to in depth study materials.
4. Schedule Your Exam: Pearson VUE delivers a computer-based certification examination at locations throughout the world.

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Exam Preparation

Earning the ASP certification is valuable to boost credentials for early career safety professionals and as a first step to achieving the CSP certification.

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Exam Preparation

Accelerate your earning potential, career advancement and leadership opportunities by earning a CSP certification.

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Math Review for Certification Exams

Review the basic mathematic principles that you need to pass your certification exams.

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Safety Management Professional (SMP) Exam Preparation

The safety management professional certification is intended for dedicated safety practitioners with 10 years of occupational safety and health experience, with or without a college degree.

New version coming Feb. 2027.

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Exam Preparation

Master the ability to identify and prevent hazards that cause worker injuries and illnesses in the construction industry.

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Latest Resources

Article:
Should You Go to Grad School or Get a Safety Certification?

Podcast:
How to Prepare for Your Safety Certification Exam

Book:
CSP10 Examination Study Guide, 7th Edition

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Robert Hites, CSP, CIT, SMS, CHST, and A&P Mechanic is the founder/CEO of Forethought Consulting. He is an accomplished professional specializing in advanced problem-solving. He partners with stakeholders to unravel complex issues, identify triggering factors, develop strategies and translate those into operational actions

Patrick Karol, CSP, ARM, SMS, CIT started his career as a front-line supervisor with safety as a collateral duty, and now he advises senior leaders on strategies to reduce risk. His experience includes more than 20 years in the corporate safety departments of two Fortune 200 companies and the federal government.

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