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Written health and safety plans are the most basic element of an effective health and safety program. So important, in fact, that various OSHA regulations mandate employers to develop written programs that apply specifically to their work-site. We can provide you with a customized written health and safety plan designed for almost any business sector or industry. Your written safety plan will be generated quickly and then transmitted to you electronically so you can get started on your way to becoming compliant with OSHA regulations, and improving your health and safety program. Get your OSHA compliant written health and safety plan now!
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When it comes to validating workplace safety consulting and safety staffing services, credentials make all the difference. Our team is led by Certified Safety Professionals (CSP), the highest standard in the industry, with additional certifications including CIH, CHST, and OSHA Outreach Trainer authorizations. From construction safety consulting to general industry compliance, we bring proven expertise to help your company meet OSHA requirements, reduce risk, and protect your workforce.
Explore how top-ranked safety certifications, from CSP down to OSHA 10/30-hour training, ensure you’re working with true safety experts who know how to keep your job-site compliant and your employees safe.
Occupational Safety Certifications and Authorizations in the U.S. (Ranked)
1. Certified Safety Professional (CSP); BCSP
Issuer: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Overview: The gold standard safety credential. Requires a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of professional safety experience, and passing rigorous exams. Continuing education credits must also be earned to maintain certification.
Credibility: Most respected, often required for high-level safety positions and recognized internationally.
2. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); ABIH
Issuer: American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Overview: Focused on industrial hygiene disciplines such as toxicology, exposure monitoring, and ventilation. Requires degree, experience, and passing a comprehensive exam.
Credibility: Prestigious, especially in health and exposure-focused roles; often paired with CSP.
3. Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM); IHMM
Issuer: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Overview: Geared toward safety management professionals. Requires education, work experience, and passing an exam.
Credibility: Well respected, especially for EHS managers, but considered below CSP and CIH.
4. Associate Safety Professional (ASP); BCSP
Issuer: BCSP
Overview: Mid-tier credential and stepping stone to CSP. Requires a degree and less experience.
Credibility: Solid recognition, but generally seen as “on the path” to CSP.
5. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); IHMM
Issuer: IHMM
Overview: Specialized in hazardous materials, waste, and transportation safety.
Credibility: Strong in hazmat and environmental compliance, but much narrower than CSP.
6. Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST); BCSP
Issuer: BCSP
Overview: For construction safety practitioners. Requires 3+ years of experience and an exam.
Credibility: Highly respected in construction, often held by site safety managers.
7. Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST); BCSP
Issuer: BCSP
Overview: Mid-level certification for those carrying out day-to-day safety tasks.
Credibility: Good recognition, lower tier than ASP and CHST.
8. OSHA Outreach Trainer (Authorized Trainer for OSHA 10 and 30 Hour)
Issuer: OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
Overview: Safety professionals can teach OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses after completing OSHA Trainer courses such as OSHA 500 or 501.
Credibility: Valuable and recognized, but authorizes OSHA training delivery rather than serving as a broad credential.
9. OSHA 30-Hour and OSHA 10-Hour Completion Cards
Issuer: OSHA Outreach Training Program
Overview: Proof of training completion, not a certification.
Credibility: Often required by employers, but not a professional credential.
10. Employer-Specific Authorizations (Forklift, Confined Space, LOTO, etc.)
Issuer: Employers or third-party trainers
Overview: OSHA requires employees to be trained and “authorized” for specific tasks.
Credibility: Critical for compliance, but lowest in terms of professional recognition.
Others (Specialized or Regional Credentials)
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Safety Trained Supervisor (STS); BCSP
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Certified Occupational Safety and Health Official (COSHO); OSHA Education Centers
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Other niche credentials:
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CET (Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer; BCSP) for trainers.
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SMSS (Site Manager Safety Specialist; industry-specific programs).
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Local university or state-issued OHS certificates, varies in recognition.
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