Construction Health and Safety Technician® (CHST®) — Requirements & Free Practice

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BCSP certification recognizing construction safety practitioners who meet the experience and examination requirements.

Initial by examination

Experience: Three years of experience in construction safety with at least 35% of duties requiring technical SH&E skills and knowledge.
Other: Application eligibility review and disclosure requirements apply.

Examination outline

Hazard and Risk Identification and Control (36.6%)
- Knowledge of
- Skill to
Emergency Preparedness, Incident Investigation, and Response (19.9%)
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Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Sustainment (22.5%)
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Leadership, Communication, and Training (21%)
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