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Board of Certified Safety Professionals Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Examination
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About this exam
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Examination assesses whether candidates can apply safety and health principles in construction settings. It is intended for people whose work includes construction safety responsibilities, such as safety technicians and coordinators. BCSP eligibility has generally included at least three years of construction health and safety experience, with a substantial portion of job duties devoted to safety, health, and environmental practice; confirm the current requirements before applying. The work can also involve coordinating with site security staff on access controls and emergency procedures.
The CHST exam follows a BCSP content outline and covers practical construction safety responsibilities, including safety program planning and implementation, hazard identification and risk assessment, fall protection, and scaffold and aerial lift safety. Candidates should expect to apply concepts to jobsite situations, not just recall definitions. The exam is computer-based, and candidates typically apply through BCSP and schedule after meeting its requirements. Review the current exam blueprint and candidate handbook for the applicable format and administrative details, since requirements and procedures can change.
How to prepare for the CHST exam
- Use the current BCSP CHST exam blueprint to organize your study time around each knowledge area, then give extra attention to topics where your construction-site experience is limited.
- Review how to identify hazards, assess risk, select controls, and verify safe work practices for falls, scaffolds, and aerial lifts. Practice applying those steps to realistic jobsite scenarios.
- Use timed multiple-choice practice to build pacing and review every missed answer by tracing it back to a safety principle or source. Check BCSP’s current candidate handbook and reference materials for the latest exam guidance.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the CHST exam?
BCSP eligibility has generally required at least three years of construction health and safety experience, with at least 35% of job duties in safety, health, and environmental practice. Review BCSP’s current CHST requirements before applying, as eligibility rules may be updated.
What is the format of the CHST exam?
The CHST is a computer-based examination with multiple-choice questions. Check the current BCSP candidate handbook for the latest details on exam length, scheduling, identification, and testing procedures.
What subjects are on the CHST exam?
The exam covers construction health and safety work described in the BCSP content outline. Key areas include safety program planning, hazard identification and risk assessment, fall protection, and scaffold and aerial lift safety. Use the current blueprint to guide your review.