RECERTIFICATION

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 Recertification Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Rules and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Alignment of Multiple Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Educational and Certification Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Guide to Points by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Category 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Professional Safety Practice

Category 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memberships in Safety Organizations

Category 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Organizational Service

Category 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Publications, Conference Presentations, and Patents

Category 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Service to BCSP

Category 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Professional Development Conferences

Category 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety-Related Courses or Seminars, Other Educational Programs,
Certificates, Readership Quiz Programs, BCSP recertPRO

Category 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
College or University Courses

Category 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced Degrees

Category 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Certifications or Licenses

Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
 Introduction
The Recertification Program supports the professional development and continuing education of BCSP
certificants. The recertification cycle occurs every five (5) years, which is based on the rate at which practice
changes. BCSP has determined that five (5) years is a reasonable period to measure the activities in which
a certificant is able to remain up-to-date with current trends in practice. This Recertification Guide covers
recertification for the Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®), Safety Management Specialist® (SMS®), Associate Safety
Professional® (ASP®), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician® (OHST®), Construction Health and Safety
Technician® (CHST®), Safety Trained Supervisor® (STS®), Safety Trained Supervisor Construction® (STSC®), and
Certified Instructional Trainer® (CIT®).

Recertification Cycle and

Worksheet Due Dates
The recertification cycle runs five (5) years, from July 1 through June 30. Recertification worksheets may be
submitted at any point once requirements are met but must be submitted by July 31 following the end of the
cycle. The next cycle will NOT begin until the current five-year cycle ends, regardless of how early your worksheet
is received and accepted. Recertification worksheets will be submitted automatically once you have entered
required recertification points and signed the validation/attestation form.

CYCLE START DATE FIVE CYCLE END DATE

JULY 1 YEARS JUNE 30

WORKSHEET
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
JULY 31

AUDITED WORKSHEET
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
AUGUST 31

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Online Submission
Recertification activities can be maintained online in your recertification worksheet. To begin recording your
activities, go to BCSP.ORG, select My Profile to log into your account, and select “Recertification.”

​ o begin reporting activities, select “Start New Recertification Worksheet.” Activities recorded are automatically
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saved to the worksheet once they are entered.

Once started, you may review your worksheet at “My Recertification Activity.” Activities can be edited or removed
at your discretion. Your worksheet may be submitted at any time during your recertification cycle once you have
entered the required number of points and signed the validation/attestation form, but it must be submitted no
later than July 31 after the conclusion of your cycle.

Rules and Procedures

PARTICIPATION AND GENERAL It begins the day you become certified and ends on
REQUIREMENTS June 30 of the fifth full year following the start of your
If you hold a BCSP certification, you must participate in cycle. Those who fill out a recertification worksheet
the Recertification Program and report your activities for their first cycle (over 5 years) can claim points from
every five (5) years. The requirements are as follows: all activities during that cycle but must abide by the
maximum points allowed in each category.
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CSP SMS ASP You have until July 31 after the conclusion of your
20 RECERTIFICATION POINTS recertification cycle for your online recertification
OHST CHST CIT* worksheet to be submitted. If you complete your
3 RECERTIFICATION POINTS recertification requirements at any point earlier in your
STS** STSC** cycle, your worksheet may be submitted at that time.
*Including a minimum of 2.8 points in teaching, (Note: Once you have entered all required points into
developing, and/or attending courses on instructional your worksheet and signed the validation/attestation
techniques. form, your worksheet will automatically be submitted.)

**STS and STSC can choose one of the following for Your next cycle will NOT begin until your current
three (3) points: five-year cycle ends, regardless of how early your
recertification worksheet is received and approved.
• Attend and/or teach 30 hours of SH&E courses,
presentations, or tool-box talks (Categories 5 & 7) You CANNOT receive recertification points for the next
cycle until your current cycle is complete.
• Attain the CSP, SMS, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC,
or CIT (Category 10) NOTIFICATION
Failure to meet recertification requirements will render Notice is sent to certificants near the end of their
your certification invalid. recertification cycle reminding them their requirements
are due.
ACTIVITY CATEGORIES
Your recertification cycle end date appears on your
There are 10 activity categories in which you can earn
online Certification History record.
recertification points. BCSP measures all acceptable
activities in terms of recertification points. Information Program changes are published in the BCSP
about each category appears on the following pages. eNewsletter and the BCSP Current Changes Index.
Both resources include information about changes
SCHEDULE in recertification requirements and policies, including
A recertification cycle normally extends five (5) years, rulings on activities and points as they occur. The
beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. For those eNewsletters and Current Changes Index appear at
just achieving certification, your first recertification BCSP.ORG.
cycle is longer than five (5) years. Rules and Procedures continued

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 TRACKING RECERTIFICATION POINTS Consecutive extensions are not allowed, therefore the
You are responsible for keeping track of your own four-year cycle may not be extended. You must still earn
activities, recertification points, and supporting the required points in both cycles. You must follow the
documentation. You can log your points as you cycle maximums for points in each category.
complete activities on your online recertification
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
worksheet in My Profile. It is very important to establish
If you are, or have been, absent from the practice
a personal procedure for tracking recertification points.
of safety during your recertification cycle, you may
You should create a file for all your recertification
request a Leave of Absence (LOA) in writing before
materials and keep the current Recertification Guide,
the July 31 deadline. An LOA can be up to three (3)
supporting documents for activities, and a running list
years of your cycle, and you cannot claim any work
of recertification points earned in your file.
experience (Category 1) for the years you requested
Retain original documentation supporting your an LOA. All other activities completed during your LOA
recertification activities. If you are audited, you are will count for points. If your LOA is granted, you will
required to submit supporting documentation for still need to attain the remaining points required for
verification of activities and points claimed. Acceptable that certification before the July 31 deadline. No more
documentation is listed under each activity category. than one (1) leave of absence period shall be permitted
through the life of your certification. Additional LOA
COUNTING RECERTIFICATION POINTS requests must be approved via formal petition to BCSP
Record all recertification points (including partial Management. You must continue to pay the annual
points) accurately as they are earned. Certain activities renewal fee during the LOA.
may earn fractional points, and they may be critical at
the end of your recertification cycle. For example, a CSP, SMS, and ASP Certifications: 25 points required
course may be worth 1.3 recertification points. Total • CSP, SMS, and ASP: can receive a leave of
points for a cycle are not rounded upward. If you absence of up to three (3) years, and the required
have 24.9 recertification points for your CSP or 19.9 recertification points will be reduced by five (5)
recertification points for your OHST or CHST at the points for each year granted. For example:
end of your cycle, this will not meet the minimum
• 1 year LOA - 20 points required
recertification requirement.
• 2 years LOA - 15 points required
You can claim activities only once and in only one
• 3 years LOA - 10 points required
category (no “double dipping”). For example, as part of
a professional position you may develop and conduct OHST, CHST, and CIT Certifications: 20 points
a company training course or seminar. If you claim required
credit in Category 1 (Professional Safety Practice), • OHST, CHST, and CIT: can receive a leave of
you cannot claim credit in Category 7 (Safety-Related absence of up to three (3) years, and the required
Course or Seminar). Similarly, if you teach the same recertification points will be reduced by four (4)
course several times in a cycle, you can claim it for points for each year granted. For example:
recertification points only one time in that cycle. • 1 year LOA - 16 points required
Points earned during a cycle may be claimed for • 2 years LOA - 12 points required
that cycle only. Points cannot be carried over to • 3 years LOA - 8 points required
another cycle.
STS and STSC Certifications: 3 points required
EXTENSIONS
• STS and STSC: can receive a leave of absence of
You may extend your recertification cycle for one (1)
up to three (3) years, and the required recertification
year by purchasing the recertification extension at My
points will be reduced by 0.6 points for each year
Profile at BCSP.ORG by the July 31 reporting deadline.
granted. For example:
However, a one-year extension makes the current
• 1 year LOA - 2.4 points required
cycle six (6) years in length but shortens your next
cycle to four (4) years. • 2 years LOA - 1.8 points required
• 3 years LOA - 1.2 points required
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 RECERTIFICATION MET
VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHING OF
CERTIFICATION BCSP sends you notice if you earned the required
points. You may then retain the certification through
You may request to relinquish your certification if the next recertification cycle, provided annual
you no longer wish to meet the requirements to hold renewal fees are paid.
certification and are in good standing with BCSP. Upon
RECERTIFICATION NOT MET
relinquishing your certification, you will not be allowed
to actively use the credential. If you submit a recertification worksheet by the July
31 reporting deadline and BCSP finds that you did
In order to relinquish your certification, BCSP requires
not acquire the required points, BCSP notifies you by
that you submit your request in writing. certified mail that your certification is invalid.

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND FAILURE TO REPORT

UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
If you fail to report by the July 31 reporting deadline,
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor BCSP notifies you by certified mail that your
within your 5-year cycle or have a record of any certification is invalid.
unethical behavior, you must indicate this by
completing the “Validation/Attestation” on your AUDITING
recertification worksheet. You will be required to send The auditing process ensures that a certificant verifies
a completed Criminal Conviction and Professional the recertification points claimed. BCSP randomly
Registration, Certification, or License Information Form selects recertification worksheets for audit. If selected,
after submission of your recertification worksheet. you will be sent instructions on how to submit
verification and when materials are due. By policy, all
Failure to report felonies, misdemeanors, or unethical
BCSP Directors are audited. Acceptable documentation
behavior is a material omission of significant
is listed under each recertification activity category.
information and is cause for denial, suspension, or
revocation of certification or holding status with BCSP. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
To access the form mentioned above and to read the BCSP evaluates recertification worksheets submitted to
Criminal Conviction and Unethical Behavior Policy, go determine if recertification requirements are met.
to BCSP.ORG/Policies-Forms and see “Policies and
Forms.
REINSTATING AN INVALIDATED
CERTIFICATION
ONLINE REPORTING If BCSP notifies you that your certification is invalid
You must report your recertification activities using the because you did not meet recertification requirements,
online recertification worksheet. Other forms are NOT you can choose to reinstate.
accepted. Those who hold multiple BCSP certifications By December 31 of the year your certification became
and the CIH or CHMM, may use the “Alignment of invalid, you may submit your recertification worksheet,
Multiple Certifications” section of the online worksheet. supporting documentation to meet an audit, and
If you hold multiple BCSP certifications, you will only the reinstatement fee. Upon passing the audit, any
need to complete a recertification worksheet for your delinquent annual renewal fees must be paid.
certification requiring the most recertification points.
If you fail to reinstate by December 31, you will be
Certification Services will apply it to your additional
unable to reapply for one (1) year, after which you
certifications. You will be notified when your
will need to apply as a new candidate and meet all
recertification requirements are met.
application and examination requirements.
Supporting documents are not needed with your
online recertification worksheet. Supporting APPEALS PROCEDURE
documents are only needed if your worksheet is You may appeal decisions related to earning and
selected for audit. Then, you must submit a separate maintaining BCSP credentials.
worksheet for each BCSP certification.
Requests for appeal must be submitted to the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) in writing and in accordance
with the current Appeals Policy located at BCSP.ORG.
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 Alignment of Multiple
Certifications
THE BENEFITS OF MULTIPLE
CERTIFICATIONS If the appropriate letter of compliance cannot be
Certificants may hold multiple BCSP certifications obtained and submitted before the BCSP recertification
or a BCSP certification and the Certified Industrial deadline, the full BCSP recertification worksheet
Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial must be submitted to meet the BCSP recertification
Hygiene (ABIH) or the Certified Hazardous Materials requirements.
Manager (CHMM) from the Institute of Hazardous
Materials Management (IHMM). BCSP has created Even if a certificant submits an official letter of
a policy to align the recertification requirements for compliance from BCSP, ABIH, or IHMM in place of a
these certifications. full BCSP recertification worksheet, the certificant is
still subject to the possibility of an audit. If audited,
If you hold multiple BCSP certifications, you may the certificant is required to submit all supporting
recertify for the certification requiring the most documentation along with either a BCSP recertification
recertification points and Certification Services will worksheet, the ABIH CM Worksheet, or the IHMM
apply those points to your other certifications. Note Recertification Assessment Form in order to meet the
that the CIT requires a minimum of 2.8 points in audit requirements. If the certificant was also audited
Category 7 for teaching, developing, and/or attending on their most recent BCSP recertification, ABIH CM
courses on instructional techniques, and these must be Worksheet, or IHMM Recertification Assessment
submitted with recertification activities for whichever Form, then BCSP will accept that as proof of meeting
certification you hold that requires the most points the other BCSP certification’s audit. Once the
if you wish for that certification’s recertification to recertification audit requirements are met, BCSP will
apply to the CIT as well. If you hold the CIH or CHMM, align the recertification cycle to the most recent BCSP
your official letter of compliance from ABIH or IHMM certification, ABIH CM, or IHMM recertification cycle.
serves as proof you met your BCSP recertification
requirements, except for those specifically required for If a certificant fails to report or meet recertification
the CIT. This official letter of compliance must be on requirements, then the certification(s) will become
letterhead, state that the CIH or CHMM recertification invalid as stated in this guide.
cycle requirements have been met, and list the dates
of the next recertification cycle. This letter must be
uploaded to the “Alignment of Multiple Certifications”
section of the recertification worksheet. Once this
letter is accepted as having met BCSP recertification
requirements, the BCSP certification(s) recertification
dates will be adjusted to follow the CIH or CHMM
cycle years.

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Educational and Certification
Standards
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) BCSP’S POLICIES RELATED TO
Continuing education courses and conferences UNACCREDITED DEGREES
provide one of the main methods for staying current BCSP has the following policies related to unaccredited
with professional practice. Both the length of a course degrees. They include:
or conference and the rigor of content contributes to
1 It
 is unethical to use an unaccredited degree. It is a
the value. violation of Standard 5 in the BCSP Code of Ethics to use
an unaccredited degree (Interpretation #1).
For many continuing education activities, the providers
ensure they comply with national standards for 2 Unaccredited
 degrees are not accepted in meeting
continuing education courses established by the educational standards.
International Association for Continuing Education 3 Unaccredited degrees are not accepted toward

and Training (IACET). Only courses and conferences certification examination eligibility.
complying with IACET standards of one CEU, equal
4 Unaccredited
 degrees are not accepted in recertification.
to 10 hours of instruction, can award continuing
education units (CEUs). One (1) CEU equals one (1) For more information about these policies, visit
recertification point for students and instructors. BCSP.ORG. The BCSP Code of Ethics and
Interpretation #1 are also located there.
ACCEPTABLE COURSES AND DEGREES
FROM U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
When claiming recertification points under Category 8 There are few standards for measuring the length of
(Attending College or University Courses) or Category distance learning courses. Colleges and universities
9 (Completing an Advanced Degree), credit will be have standards for awarding semester or quarter hours,
allowed for courses or degrees from U.S. colleges and regardless of the media used (e.g., video, internet,
universities that meet BCSP standards: teleconference, or other self-study). Another standard
is found within the IACET standard for awarding CEUs.
• Courses and degrees from U.S. colleges and
The IACET standard for CEUs includes a procedure
universities seeking recertification credit must be
from schools holding institutional accreditation for deriving a course length from a study of a pilot
from an accrediting body recognized by the group of students. Training providers offering distance
U.S. Department of Education or the Council for learning courses are responsible for compliance with
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), as long as these standards. BCSP does not evaluate distance
the course is completed or the degree awarded
during the period of accreditation. learning courses for compliance with standards.

• Schools with CHEA-recognized accreditation ACCEPTABLE SAFETY-RELATED SUBJECTS

can be found at chea.org. The U.S. Department BCSP defines “safety-related” as any subject appearing
of Education’s Database of Accredited Programs
on the respective certification examination. BCSP uses
and Institutions can be found at nces.ed.gov/
globallocator “safety-related” to decide whether the content of an
activity is acceptable for recertification credit. The
ACCEPTABLE COURSES AND DEGREES complete examination blueprints outline the functions
FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE U.S. (domains) and tasks (responsibilities) of professional
College and university courses and degrees offered safety practice and the associated knowledge and skills
outside the U.S. will be evaluated for U.S. equivalence. for each domain. The blueprints are found on each
For details, call or email the BCSP Certification Services certification page at BCSP.ORG.
Department, + 1-317-593-4800 or bcsp@bcsp.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1 When is my recertification worksheet due?
Recertification worksheets must be submitted online or received by BCSP no later
than the July 31 reporting deadline, following the end of your recertification cycle.

2 What happens if I do not have enough points?

If you are short of points, call BCSP at +1 317-593-4800 and discuss your
options. You may be eligible for an extension or a leave of absence. Please do
not wait until the July 31 reporting deadline to contact BCSP, otherwise you
will not have time to resolve your issue.

3 What happens if I do not submit the

recertification worksheet?
If you do not submit the recertification worksheet by July 31, you will be notified that
your certification is invalid. You may have options for reinstatement.

4 Do I need to submit anything with my recertification worksheet?

No, only your recertification worksheet should be submitted. You will be notified if you are chosen at random for an audit,
and only then will you be required to send supporting documentation.

5 Can I submit my recertification worksheet before it is due?

Yes, your recertification worksheet will be submitted at any point in your cycle when you have entered all required
points and signed the validation/attestation form. The worksheet submission deadline is July 31 following your current
cycle’s end date. Your next cycle will NOT begin until your current five-year cycle ends, regardless of how early your
recertification worksheet is received and approved. You CANNOT receive recertification points for the next cycle until
your current cycle is complete.

6 What if I have other questions that are not answered in this guide?
Please contact Certification Services by phone at +1 317-593-4800 or email at bcsp@bcsp.org.

Guide to Points by Category

CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 6
Professional Safety Practice Professional Development Conferences

CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 7
Memberships in Safety Organizations Safety-Related Courses or Seminars, Other Educational Programs,
Certificates, Readership Quiz Programs, BCSP recertPRO
CATEGORY 3
Organizational Service CATEGORY 8
College or University Courses
CATEGORY 4
Publications, Conference Presentations, and Patents CATEGORY 9
Advanced Degrees
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 10
Service to BCSP
Additional Certifications or Licenses

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C AT E G O RY
Professional Safety Practice
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: 10 Points

Professional safety practice must meet all of the following criteria to be considered
acceptable by BCSP:

CSP and ASP OHST

1 The
 professional safety function must be the primary 1 The
 position must be in occupational hygiene and safety.
function of the position. Collateral duties in safety are not
2 The position must have at least 35% of primary job
considered the primary function.
duties in health and safety in a 30-hour per week or
2 The
 position’s primary responsibility must be the equivalent position.
prevention of harm to people, property, or the
environment, rather than responsibility for responding to CHST
harmful events. 1 The position must be in construction health

3 The
 professional safety function must be at least 50% and safety.
of the position duties. BCSP defines full-time as at 2 The position must have at least 35% of primary job
least 35 hours per week. Part-time safety experience is duties in health and safety in a 30-hour per week or
acceptable if the applicant has the equivalent of at least equivalent position.
900 hours of professional safety practice during any year
(75 hours per month or 18 hours per week) for which CIT
recertification credit is sought.
1 The
 position must be in occupational health and safety
4 The
 position must be at the professional level. This is or SH&E training.
determined by evaluating the degree of responsible
charge and reliance of employers or clients on the
2 The position must have at least 35% of primary job duties
in health and safety or SH&E training in a 30-hour per
person’s ability to defend analytical approaches used
week or equivalent position.
in professional practice. This also encompasses their
recommendations on how to control hazards through
engineering and/or administrative approaches.
RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED
CSP, SMS, ASP, OHST, CHST, CIT
5 The
 position must have breadth of professional safety
For acceptable safety practice:
duties. This is determined by evaluating the variety of
hazards about which the candidate must advise and The equivalent of two (2) points per year awarded at a
the range of skills involved in recognizing, evaluating, monthly rate of 0.166 for non-overlapping months.
and controlling hazards. Examples of skills are analysis,
synthesis, design, investigation, planning, administration,
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
and communication. A letter from your employer verifying dates of employment
and safety responsibilities, W2s, or pay stubs. Client
SMS documentation for consultants.

1 The position must be in management of safety-related

programs, processes, procedures, and/or personnel.
2 The
 position must have at least 35% of primary job
duties in health and safety in a 30-hour per week or
equivalent position.

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C AT E G O RY
Memberships in Safety Organizations
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: 5 Points

This category applies to individual (not company) memberships only. To receive credit,
the organization must meet all of the following criteria:

For non-safety organizations, credit is allowed if the

1 It
 must have a technical or scientific premise. certificant is a member of the safety division or section.
2 It
 must sponsor a conference at least biannually and/or Membership in the safety division of a national, non-
publish a technical journal at least quarterly. safety organization earns one (1) recertification point for
3 The primary functions must be in the areas of accident any portion of a year. Membership in the safety division

prevention, environmental protection, fire protection, of a regional, state, or local non-safety organization or in
health physics, industrial hygiene, loss control or a regional, state, or local chapter or section of a national
prevention, occupational health, risk management, risk organization earns 0.5 recertification points for any portion
analysis, system safety; OR it must have a division or of a year.
section in at least one of these areas.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
4 It
 must be generally recognized by the safety profession. A copy of your membership certificate(s) or card(s) indicating
BCSP is a certifying board and does not qualify as a dates of membership, dues receipts, or canceled checks.
membership organization.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED

1 POINT PER YEAR

National safety organization

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR

Regional, state, or local organization

National refers to organizations that cover the entire United

States or extend internationally. Regional organizations
extend across several states. State and local organizations fall
within a single state.

Many national organizations automatically include local

chapter membership as part of national membership. For
these, certificants receive only one (1) recertification point for
being a member at the national level. They do not receive 0.5
recertification points for being a member of a local chapter
in which they are already claiming national membership.

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C AT E G O RY
Organizational Service
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: 10 Points

This category allows credit for service to professional societies, safety organizations, and safety
units of certain other organizations, and for volunteer professional services that are approved by
BCSP. Examples include serving as an officer at a national, regional, state, or local level in a safety
society or association. Service on committees, commissions, or councils also receive credit. BCSP may approve
credit for other volunteer activities when there is acceptable safety content.

Service that is part of regular job duties in Category 1 cannot receive credit in both categories. For example, a
government employee who administers a commission, council, or committee as part of his or her job duties
already receives credit under Category 1 for that role. Serving as an officer of a local chapter of a national
organization is considered local points because it is the local area you are serving.

National refers to organizations that cover the entire United States or extend internationally. Regional
organizations extend across several states. State and local organizations fall within a single state.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED Other Approved Safety Volunteer Activities

Service to Conferences Volunteer safety services to a non-safety organization:

Conference chair or member of conference organizing

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR
committee:
National or international level
1 POINT PER YEAR
Volunteer fire department service
National conference

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR Volunteer emergency medical treatment service

0.25 POINTS PER YEAR

Regional, state, or local conference
Regional, state, or local level
Session organizer or judge of blind reviews:
Service on an editorial board:
0.50 POINTS PER YEAR
0.50 POINTS PER YEAR
National conference
Peer-reviewed journal
0.25 POINTS PER YEAR
0.25 POINTS PER YEAR
Regional, state, or local conference
Trade magazine
Officer or Committee Member 1 POINT FOR EACH 40 HOURS OF SERVICE

2 POINTS PER YEAR Volunteer service, i.e. Special Government Employee,

SHARP Consultant, VPP site advisor or evaluator,
Officer of a national safety organization or service on a
under a state or federal OSHA program for a site
national safety organization, committee,
other than one belonging to your employer
or commission

1 POINT PER YEAR

Officer of a regional, state, or local safety

organization or service on a regional, state,
or local safety organization committee

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Service to Profession

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR

Conducting an in-person presentation or virtual webinar about your certification that is at least 30 minutes long
as part of a safety and health society event or at a one (1) day long (at least six (6) hours) safety conference
or training session

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR

Conducting an in-person presentation or virtual webinar that is at least 30 minutes long to students
(elementary, high school, college) promoting the safety profession and the value of BCSP certifications

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
A letter or other documentation from the organization verifying the dates of your committee membership, service as an officer,
or other position, as well as the type of service is required. Service to VPP and SHARP programs must be supported by a letter
or official document from an applicable office of the OSHA agency, or from the company to which services are provided,
attesting to the individual and the service, dates, location, and hours.

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Publications, Conference Presentations, and Patents

Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit

This category covers contributions to the safety body of knowledge through publications,
presentations, and patents. See Acceptable Safety-Related Subjects near the beginning of
this guide.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED Published, safety-related book:

Publications 5 POINTS PER YEAR

Published, safety-related paper or article of at least 1,500 Single or multiple authors or editors
words in a peer-reviewed journal (peer-reviewed means
the journal has blind review procedures and at least two (2) 1 POINT PER YEAR
people review each proposal): Author of a chapter, single author

2 POINTS PER YEAR 0.50 POINTS PER YEAR

Single author Author of a chapter, multiple authors

1 POINT PER YEAR 0.30 POINTS PER YEAR

Multiple authors Published review of a safety-related book

in a safety and health journal or magazine
Published, safety-related paper or article of at least 1,500
words, including paper published in a proceeding:

1 POINT PER YEAR

Single author
0.50 POINTS PER YEAR
Multiple authors

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 Conferences Patents
Presentation at a professional, safety-related conference: Patents must meet all of the following requirements:

1 POINT PER YEAR 1 An

 original patent (not a duplicate in a different country
or jurisdiction)
Presentation at a round table (90-120 minutes) 2 Awarded (not pending)

0.50 POINTS PER YEAR 3 Must
 have one patentable feature that:
• Is safety, health, environmental, or
Presentation at poster session (90-120 minutes) ergonomics related, or

Chairing a professional, safety-related conference • Reduces risks through the general function of the
session (requires organizing session speakers and patented device or method
technical review of presentations)
1 POINT PER YEAR
0.25 POINTS PER YEAR Single inventor listed on the patent
Session length of 15-60 minutes 0.50 POINTS PER YEAR
Multiple inventors listed on the patent

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Article/Paper
A copy of the first page indicating the title, journal name,
date of publication, your name as author, and other authors
(if applicable).

Book
A copy of the title page indicating the title, publisher, date
of publication, your name as author, and other authors (if
applicable).

Presentation
Conference documentation indicating your participation.

Session Chair
Assignment documentation from the general chair.

Patents
Photocopy of full patent document.

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C AT E G O RY Service to BCSP and BCSP/BCSPF Professional
Development Activities
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit

You can earn recertification points for volunteer services to BCSP. BCSP will indicate the
number of points awarded automatically on the online recertification worksheet, and an
email will be sent confirming the number of points entered.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED

Service to BCSP

2 POINTS PER YEAR 1 POINT PER SURVEY

Special BCSP subcommittees Completing job and task analysis surveys within
2 POINTS PER YEAR required psychometric guidelines and standards

BCSP Board of Directors 0.50 POINTS

1 POINT PER DAY Being the contact for and staffing a BCSP exhibit at
a one (1) day long (at least six (6) hours) conference,
training session, or career fair
Participating in revalidation activity panels such
as job and task analysis, item writing, and in-person 0.10 POINTS PER HOUR
passing score panel activities Participating in item review webinars or remote
passing score panel activities

BCSP recertPRO
Earn recertification points with a years’ subscription to recertPRO, accessed in My Profile at BCSP.ORG.
• Journal Quizzes: : 0.1 points each quiz passed (41 available)

• KSA Quest: 0.25 points earned per each 25-question “Quest” (5 available)

• Challenge Tests: Two available per year (1 point per 100-question test and 0.5 points per 50-question test)

• Microlearning: 0.1 points per hour of videos, documents, and audio clips reviewed/assessed

• Video Library: 0.1 points per hour of video watched (20 available)

Note: Each assessment/test/quiz must be passed with a score of 80% or higher to earn the applicable points.

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Professional Development Conferences
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit

Most safety-related conferences are acceptable for recertification points. This includes topics
offered in lecture halls. Also, regional, state, local, and many employer-sponsored conferences
qualify for recertification points if at least 50% of the conference program is safety-related. See
Acceptable Safety-Related Subjects under the Educational and Certification Standards section of this guide.

1 POINT PER CEU

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The documentation should indicate the name of the
Provider offers CEU* credit conference, sponsoring organization, dates of attendance,
and proof of attendance (e.g., certificate of attendance,
Provider does not offer CEU credit: Credit is based on the
registration receipts, canceled checks, hotel receipts,
length of the conference.
airline tickets).
0.50 POINTS PER DAY * Continuing Education Units (CEUs), must comply with
standards set by the International Association for Continuing
Each day (6 hours or more)
Education and Training (IACET).
Seminars and continuing education courses purchased
separately, held in conjunction with a conference, and which
are not included in the general conference registration
receive separate credit under Category 7.

STS and STSC: List contact hours in the classroom in

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Category 7.

Safety-Related Courses or Seminars,

C AT E G O RY

Other Educational Programs, Certificates,

Readership Quiz Programs
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit (unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Points Allowed Per Year for Developer: 3 Points
CIT: Minimum of 2.8 Points Required for Teaching, Developing, and/or Attending Course on
Instructional Techniques

This category covers participation in safety-related continuing education courses and seminars other than
those offered for academic credit (see Category 8). This includes specific subjects taught in a classroom setting.
See Acceptable Safety-Related Subjects under the Educational and Certification Standards section near the
beginning of this guide.

If developing and/or teaching safety-related courses or seminars is part of a certificant’s job description, the
activity does not earn recertification points under this category. In such cases, recertification points are earned
in Category 1.

Note: Credit is allowed only one (1) time per cycle for teaching or attending the same course multiple times in a
cycle, other than refresher courses.

Distance learning media includes virtual professional development (live-streamed or pre-recorded) seminars,
training, and conferences.
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RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED Other Educational Programs
(Awarded prior to 07/01/2020)
Safety-Related Courses or Seminars
(Attending or Teaching) Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) courses:

1 POINT PER CEU 8 POINTS

Provider offers CEU* credit CPCU 553, CPCU 557

0.10 POINTS PER HOUR OF INSTRUCTION 6 POINTS

(SEE TABLE 7-A) All other CPCU courses except CPCU 556
Provider offers courses, live or distance**, 0 POINTS
without CEU credit
CPCU 556

Developing For Associate in Risk Management (ARM) courses/exams (not

(A Maximum of 3 Points Per Year is Allowed) all ARM courses can earn credit):

0.50 POINTS PER CEU 6 POINTS

Provider offers CEU* credit ARM 54, ARM 55, ARM 56

0.05 POINTS PER HOUR OF INSTRUCTION

Other Educational Programs
Provider offers courses, live or distance**, (Awarded on or after 07/01/2020)
without CEU credit
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) courses:
* Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on
the International Association for Continuing Education and 8 POINTS
Training (IACET) standards using the formula 0.1/hr.
CPCU 540
**Self-paced study: Points based on provider’s suggested
6 POINTS
length of study.
All other CPCU courses
Certificates
For Associate in Risk Management (ARM) courses/exams (not
all ARM courses can earn credit):
1 POINT

Certificates 6 POINTS

One (1) recertification point for a safety-related certificate ARM 400, ARM 401, ARM 402
earned after completing a series of courses (two or more).
The point is in addition to any points earned from the
courses themselves. The courses must have a total of at least
75 contact hours or 7.5 CEUs.

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 Readership Quiz Programs Developer
Points vary based on the number of items, rigor of the A letter from the academic institution or course sponsor
articles, etc. It is up to the publishers to operate these verifying that you developed the course and a copy of the
programs, provide proof of participation, and award the catalog description or information brochure indicating
appropriate credit for quizzes passed. Points are based on course title, date(s) taught, topics covered, and the number
the total number of questions on a quiz that the certificant of CEUs earned per student or the number of contact hours
has passed. for the course.

Peer-reviewed journal quizzes receive 0.015 points per

question. Examples of a safety-related, peer-reviewed journal Table 7-A
include:
CONTACT CONTACT
• ACGIH Journal – Applied Occupational and POINTS POINTS
HOURS HOURS
Environmental Journal “Action Level” program (a
1 0.1 21 2.1
joint AIHA/ACGIH journal)
2 0.2 22 2.2
• Technical Achievement Program (TAP) - 3 0.3 23 2.3
Engineering & Safety Service, a Division of
Insurance Services Office, Inc. 4 0.4 24 2.4
5 0.5 25 2.5
Trade magazines and non peer-reviewed journal quizzes
6 0.6 26 2.6
receive 0.01 points per question. Examples of a safety-related
7 0.7 27 2.7
trade magazine and non peer-reviewed journal include:
8 0.8 28 2.8
• Workplace HR & Safety (formerly Compliance).
9 0.9 29 2.9
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION 10 1.0 30 3.0
Student 11 1.1 31 3.1
12 1.2 32 3.2
A copy of your certificate of completion indicating course
title, date(s) of attendance, and a copy of the catalog 13 1.3 33 3.3
description or information brochure indicating topics 14 1.4 34 3.4
covered and CEUs earned or the number of contact hours 15 1.5 35 3.5
for the course.
16 1.6 36 3.6
Teacher 17 1.7 37 3.7
18 1.8 38 3.8
A letter from the academic institution or course sponsor
verifying that you were appointed to teach the course and
19 1.9 39 3.9
a copy of the catalog description or information brochure 20 2.0 40 4.0
indicating course title, date(s) taught, topics covered, and
the number of CEUs earned per student or the number of
contact hours for the course.

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C AT E G O RY
College or University Courses
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle for Student or Teacher: No Limit
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle for Developer: 3 Points

Recertification points may be earned by completing or instructing safety-related college

or university courses. BCSP will accept courses from colleges and universities that meet
the BCSP standard. Distance learning courses receive the same credit as live courses. Credit is based on the
semester or quarter hours awarded by the college or university as they appear on an official transcript. College
and university courses offered outside the U.S. will be evaluated for U.S. equivalence. Visit BCSP.ORG for details.
See Acceptable Safety-Related Subjects under the Educational and Certification Standards section near the
beginning of this guide.

Note: Credit is allowed only one time per cycle for attending or teaching the same course multiple times per cycle.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED The one (1) point is in addition to any points earned from the
courses themselves. The courses must total at least five (5)
2 POINTS PER SEMESTER HOUR semester hours.
(1.33 POINTS PER QUARTER HOUR)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Student or Teacher
Student
1 POINT PER SEMESTER HOUR
A copy of your transcript listing the course(s) completed.
(0.67 POINTS PER QUARTER HOUR)

Developer Teacher
A letter from the academic institution verifying that you were
STS and STSC appointed to teach the course and a copy of the catalog
description indicating course title, date(s) taught, topics
List class and points in Category 7.
covered, and the number of credits earned per student.
Certificates (including post-baccalaureate
Developer
certificates): 1 Point
A letter from the academic institution verifying that you
One (1) recertification point for a safety-related certificate
developed the course and a copy of the catalog description
earned after completing a series of courses (two or more).
indicating course title, date(s) taught, topics covered, and the

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number of credits earned per student.
C AT E G O RY

Advanced Degrees
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit

Earning an additional degree during your cycle may earn recertification points. The institution
awarding the degree must meet the BCSP education standard. College and university degrees/
diplomas offered outside the U.S. will be evaluated for U.S. equivalence. Visit BCSP.ORG for details.

BCSP has established its first official “interpretation” of the BCSP Code of Ethics. Interpretation #1 relates to the
use of unaccredited degrees and degrees from diploma mills. Such degrees do not meet the BCSP standard.
Please refer to the complete interpretation at BCSP.ORG.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Any degree meeting the requirements of this category earns Transcript showing degree earned and date conferred.
25 points.

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C AT E G O RY
Additional Certifications or Licenses
Maximum Points Allowed Per Cycle: No Limit

You can earn recertification points by achieving certain certifications or licenses

approved by BCSP.

Credit is allowed for only those programs that have undergone review by BCSP. For more information on
reviewing a program not listed, contact BCSP at bcsp@bcsp.org or at +1 317-593-4800.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS EARNED

Examination, Certification, or License Points

Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 5
Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 2
Asbestos Consultant License, FL 10
Associate in Claims – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 5
Associate in Claims – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 1
Associate in Risk Management 1
Associate Professional in Human Relations (aPHR) 5
Associate Safety Professional ®
25
Bar Examination [U.S. State] 10
Board Certified Environmental Engineer
10
(formerly Diplomate in Environmental Engineering)
Building Analyst Professional 5
Canadian Registered Safety Professional 25
Certification for Gas Testers – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 3
Certification for Gas Testers – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 2
Certified Asbestos Consultant, CA 10
Certified Biological Safety Professional 2
Certified Building Inspector (U.S. State) 1
Certified Business Continuity Professional 2
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 15
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 10
Certified Director of Safety 5
Certified Electrical Inspector 2
Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 5
Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 3
Certified Environmental Manager, NV 15
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator 2
Certified Fire Inspector I & II 2
Certified Fire Protection Specialist 10
Certified Food Safety Manager 5
Certified General Contractor, FL 10

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Examination, Certification, or License Points
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) 20
Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager 1
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional 3
Certified Health Physicist 12
Certified Human Factors Professional 15
Certified Industrial Ergonomist 3
Certified Industrial Hygienist 25
Certified in Public Health (CPH) 5
Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control 1
Certified Instructional Trainer ®
5*
Certified Insurance Counselor 1
Certified Laser Safety Officer 2
Certified Machinery Safety Expert 1
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence 3
Certified Microbial Consultant 10
Certified Mine Safety Professional 5
Certified Mobile/Tower Crane Operator/Inspector
5
(formerly named Certified Crane Operator)
Certified Mobile/Tower Crane Lift Director 10
Certified Occupational Health Nurse/Specialist 15
Certified Physician Assistant 10
Certified Playground Safety Inspector 2
Certified Process Safety Professional 2
Certified Professional Environmental Auditor 10
Certified Professional Ergonomist 15
Certified Professional in Talent Development 2
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) 10
Certified Quality Auditor – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 3
Certified Quality Auditor – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 2
Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS) 10
Certified Risk Manager 1
Certified Safety and Health Manager 15
Certified Safety Engineer (CSE) issued by State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) Government
25
of the People’s Republic of China
Certified Safety Management Practitioner 6
Certified Safety Professional ®
25
Certified Toxicologist 20
Certified Utility Safety Professional - Operations Management, Supervisory & Foreman –
awarded prior to 07/01/2020 3
Certified Utility Safety Professional - Operations Management, Supervisory & Foreman –
2
awarded on or after 07/01/2020
Certified Utility Safety Professional -Safety Management – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 5
Certified Utility Safety Professional -Safety Management – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 2

Category 10 continued

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 Examination, Certification, or License Points
Certified Water and Waste Water Operator, PA 10
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) 25
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) 2
Chemical Hygiene Officer 2
Commissioned Inspector 2
Construction Health and Safety Technician ®
10*
Construction Safety Practioner (Canadian Gold Seal) 5
Construction Site Safety Supervisor 1
CP-12 Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health, U.S. Army Combat Readiness
25
Center (ACRC)
Diploma/Certificate in Industrial Safety, as issued by the State Government Departments/Boards of 25
Technical Education, Government of India
Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Asbestos Inspector 5
Lead Inspector License, MN 2
Lead Risk Assessor License, MN 5
LEED AP 10
Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist 2
Licensed Property and Casualty Agent – (U.S. State) 2
Licensed Radon Measurement Professional – Minnesota Department of Health 5
Master in Occupational Safety and Health from University of Turin, Italy and the International
25
Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO)
MISPN (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria) – awarded prior to 02/10/2021 25
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists 2
Nuclear Medical Physics
15
(formerly named Medical Nuclear Physics)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety 25
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety 25
Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician® 10*
Physical Security Professional 10
Professional Engineer (U.S.) 15
Professional Geologist 15
Professional in Human Resources – Professional & Senior Professional (PHR) & (SPHR) 10
Project Management Professional 10
Property & Casualty Broker-Agent License (U.S. State) 5
Qualified Environmental Professional 15
Registered Environmental Assessor (U.S. State) 2
Registered Environmental Health Specialist 3
Registered Environmental Manager 3
Registered Environmental Professional – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 1
Registered Environmental Professional – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 0
Registered Nurse License (U.S. State) 10
Registered Sanitarian 3
Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) 5
Safety Management Specialist ®
25

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 Examination, Certification, or License Points
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction ®
5*
Safety Trained Supervisor ®
5*
SHRM Certified Professional & Senior Certified Professional – (SHRM-CP) (SHRM-SCP) 3
Singapore Institute of Safety Officers (SISO) 25
Tank Entry Supervisor Certification 2
Texas Water System Operator License 2
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork National Certification 2
UL Certified Risk Professional – awarded prior to 07/01/2020 3
UL Certified Risk Professional – awarded on or after 07/01/2020 1

*STSs, STSCs, OHSTs, CHSTs, and CITs will receive 20 points for obtaining the OHST or CHST.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
A copy of the certificate, license, or notification letter indicating the date you passed the examination(s) or the date you earned
the certification or license by examination. BCSP examinations do not require documentation.

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MISSION
We inspire and develop leaders in safety, health, and
environmental practice through globally accredited
certification; enhancing careers, advancing the
profession, protecting people.

VISION
A safer world through safety, health, and
environmental leadership.
 POLICY
This code sets for th the code of ethics and professional standards to be obser ved by anyone
holding status with Board of Cer tified Safety Professionals (applicant, candidate or credential
holder). Those holding status with the Board of Cer tified Safety Professionals shall, in their
professional activities, sustain and advance the integrity, honor, and prestige of the profession
by adhering to these standards.

STANDARDS

1. HOLD paramount the safety and health of 5. REPRESENT academic and professional
people, the protection of the environment and qualifications accurately. Represent degree
of proper ty in the per formance of professional of responsibility in or for the subject matter
duties and exercise their obligation to advise in prior assignments accurately. Represent
employers, clients, employees, the public, per tinent facts accurately when presenting
and appropriate authorities of danger and qualifications, experience, or other information
unacceptable risks to people, the environment, for solicitation of employment including facts
or proper ty. about employers, employees, associates, or
past accomplishments.
2. BE honest, fair, and impar tial; act with
responsibility and integrity. Adhere to high 6. CONDUCT their professional relations by
standards of ethical conduct with balanced the highest standards of integrity and avoid
care for the interests of the public, employers, compromise of their professional judgment
clients, employees, colleagues and the by conflicts of interest. When becoming
profession. Avoid all conduct or practice that aware of professional misconduct by another
is likely to discredit the profession or deceive holding status with the Board of Cer tified
the public. Safety Professionals, take steps to bring that
misconduct to the attention of the Board of
3. ISSUE public statements only in an objective Cer tified Safety Professionals.
and truthful manner and only when founded
upon knowledge of the facts and competence in 7. ACT in a manner free of bias, discrimination or
the subject matter. harassment on the basis of race, color, religion
(creed), gender, gender expression, age,
4. UNDER TAKE assignments only when national origin (ancestr y), disability, marital
qualified by education or experience in the status, sexual orientation, veteran status or
specific field(s) involved. Accept responsibility any characteristic protected by the law of the
for continued professional development applicable jurisdiction.
by acquiring and maintaining competence
through continuing education, experience, and 8. SEEK oppor tunities to be of constructive
professional training, and keeping current on ser vice in civic af fairs and work for the
relevant legal issues. advancement of the safety, health and well-being
of their community and their profession by
sharing their knowledge and skills.

Approved by the BCSP Board of Directors, October 2002

Approved
Revised: November bywith
1, 2012 thean
BCSP Board
Ef fective of of
Date Directors October
Januar y 1, 2013 for 2022
all BCSP credentials
Revised:January
Effective March 26,1, 2020
2023
Revised: November 4, 2022; with an ef fective date of Januar y 1, 2023
©Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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