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Certified Industrial Hygiene Safety Professional (CIHSP)

Test Preparation

The following will furnish valuable insights and essential information on the requirements for obtaining your Certified Industrial Hygiene Safety Professional certification.

Customized Study Plans

Comprehensive Curriculum

Customized Study Plans

Our test prep courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. Our experienced instructors work with students to create customized study plans that focus on areas where they need the most improvement.

Expert Instructors

Comprehensive Curriculum

Customized Study Plans

Our team of expert instructors have years of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests. They provide individualized support and feedback to help each student maximize their potential.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Comprehensive Curriculum

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our test prep courses cover all of the material that students need to know for the exam. We provide comprehensive study materials and practice tests to help students feel confident and prepared.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

 To become a Certified Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professional (CIHSP), applicants must meet certain educational requirements. 


Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering from a regionally-accredited college or university or from another college that is recognized by the EPS Institute, or 150 college units with a minimum of 60 semester course hours of science, math, engineering, or other related fields.


Exceptions are reviewed on a case by case basis.

4 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

 Applicants for the CIHSP designation typically need to have at least four years of relevant work experience in the field of safety and industrial hygiene. This professional-level experience should encompass a broad scope of industrial hygiene practices and may include areas such as consulting, electronics, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, public health, wastewater, healthcare, academia, and more.


The experience should demonstrate a deep understanding of various processes and the ability to identify and address health and safety hazards.


Ethics course

Bachelor's Degree or 150 College Units with an emphasis in safety or science

Letters of Reference

 "Ethics for EHS Professionals" by EHSEthics.com 

 

This course has the following learning objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of how the various Codes of Ethics apply to EHS practice
  • Learn how professional Codes of Ethics requirements relate to ethical decision-making
  • Explore how to utilize various commonly-accepted approaches for resolving ethical issues
  • Practice using ethical principles to assess case study scenarios using the various resolution approaches discussed in the course materials
  • Learn what steps can be taken to avoid future ethical dilemmas

Letters of Reference

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

Letters of Reference

 When applying for a credential, it is important to provide three letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an industry peer, one from a current or former professor who can speak to your academic prowess, and one from a certified safety manager or similar.


The letters should provide insight into your skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of safety management.

 

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

Domains covered include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Basic sciences
  • Occupational disease
  • Toxicology
  • Hazard communication
  • Risk assessment
  • Environmental Health
  • Community exposure
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Air sampling and instrumentation
  • Engineering controls/ventilation
  • Ergonomics
  • ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS)


Additional Requirements

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

Pass a comprehensive 200-question proctored exam - minimum passing score of 80%:

  • OSHA 30
  • EM 385-1-1
  • HAZWOPER 40
  • AWR 922-W: EHTER OPS
  • IS 100
  • IS 200
  • IS 700
  • IS 800


Fees

CIHSP

Test Prep Course

$149

Optional, but does include a sample test of 50 questions from previous exams.

New Applicant

$100

Application

Exam

$250

Initial exam

Each Retest

$125

Up to 2 additional retests are allowed. If an applicant fails the exam and both retests, they are disqualified from retesting and must wait 2 years before reapplying as a new applicant.

All prices shown are in US dollars

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