BCSP Certification Process

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals offers certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

ASP/CSP Process

• To sit for the ASP examination, candidates must meet minimum qualifications, including academic requirements and professional safety experience.
• The ASP examination consists of seven domains, covering topics such as mathematics, safety management systems, ergonomics, and environmental management.

ASP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
• Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
• Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
• Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
• Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
• Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
• Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
• Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
• Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
• Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
• Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
• Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
• Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
• Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
• Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examinations

• Candidates should know their strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan to prepare for the examination.

Accident Investigation and Causation

• The Domino Theory is a model of accident causation that suggests a sequence of events leading to an accident.
• Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety provide a framework for understanding accident causation.
• Other theories of accident causation include Human Factors Theory, Accident and Incident Theory, Epidemiological Theory, Systems Theory, Energy Release Theory, Behavior Theory, and Combination Theory.

Electricity Basics

• Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity.
• Series and parallel circuits are used to connect electrical components.
• Direct and alternating currents are two types of electrical currents.
• Calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm's Laws.

Electrical Safety

• Electrical shock hazards can be controlled by using proper safety practices and equipment.
• Burns caused by electricity can be severe and require proper treatment.
• Arc blasts and electrical fires are potential hazards associated with electrical work.
• Controlling electrical hazards requires proper training, equipment, and safety procedures.

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials are substances or chemicals that pose a risk to human health or the environment.
• Hazardous waste is a type of hazardous material that requires special handling and disposal.
• Basic chemistry concepts, such as the periodic table of elements, are important in understanding hazardous materials.
• Hazardous materials can exhibit physical and health hazards, such as fires, explosions, and corrosion.

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the weight of the fluid.
• Torricelli's Law describes the relationship between the height of a fluid column and the pressure at the bottom of the column.
• Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in hydrostatics and hydraulics.
• Bernoulli's Principle describes the relationship between pressure and velocity in a fluid.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals offers certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

ASP/CSP Process

• To sit for the ASP examination, candidates must meet minimum qualifications, including academic requirements and professional safety experience.
• The ASP examination consists of seven domains, covering topics such as mathematics, safety management systems, ergonomics, and environmental management.

ASP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
• Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
• Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
• Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
• Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
• Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
• Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
• Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
• Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
• Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
• Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
• Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
• Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
• Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
• Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examinations

• Candidates should know their strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan to prepare for the examination.

Accident Investigation and Causation

• The Domino Theory is a model of accident causation that suggests a sequence of events leading to an accident.
• Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety provide a framework for understanding accident causation.
• Other theories of accident causation include Human Factors Theory, Accident and Incident Theory, Epidemiological Theory, Systems Theory, Energy Release Theory, Behavior Theory, and Combination Theory.

Electricity Basics

• Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity.
• Series and parallel circuits are used to connect electrical components.
• Direct and alternating currents are two types of electrical currents.
• Calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm's Laws.

Electrical Safety

• Electrical shock hazards can be controlled by using proper safety practices and equipment.
• Burns caused by electricity can be severe and require proper treatment.
• Arc blasts and electrical fires are potential hazards associated with electrical work.
• Controlling electrical hazards requires proper training, equipment, and safety procedures.

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials are substances or chemicals that pose a risk to human health or the environment.
• Hazardous waste is a type of hazardous material that requires special handling and disposal.
• Basic chemistry concepts, such as the periodic table of elements, are important in understanding hazardous materials.
• Hazardous materials can exhibit physical and health hazards, such as fires, explosions, and corrosion.

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the weight of the fluid.
• Torricelli's Law describes the relationship between the height of a fluid column and the pressure at the bottom of the column.
• Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in hydrostatics and hydraulics.
• Bernoulli's Principle describes the relationship between pressure and velocity in a fluid.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals offers certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

ASP/CSP Process

• To sit for the ASP examination, candidates must meet minimum qualifications, including academic requirements and professional safety experience.
• The ASP examination consists of seven domains, covering topics such as mathematics, safety management systems, ergonomics, and environmental management.

ASP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
• Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
• Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
• Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
• Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
• Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
• Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

• Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
• Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
• Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
• Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
• Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
• Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
• Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
• Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
• Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Preparing for the ASP/CSP Examinations

• Candidates should know their strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan to prepare for the examination.

Accident Investigation and Causation

• The Domino Theory is a model of accident causation that suggests a sequence of events leading to an accident.
• Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety provide a framework for understanding accident causation.
• Other theories of accident causation include Human Factors Theory, Accident and Incident Theory, Epidemiological Theory, Systems Theory, Energy Release Theory, Behavior Theory, and Combination Theory.

Electricity Basics

• Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity.
• Series and parallel circuits are used to connect electrical components.
• Direct and alternating currents are two types of electrical currents.
• Calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm's Laws.

Electrical Safety

• Electrical shock hazards can be controlled by using proper safety practices and equipment.
• Burns caused by electricity can be severe and require proper treatment.
• Arc blasts and electrical fires are potential hazards associated with electrical work.
• Controlling electrical hazards requires proper training, equipment, and safety procedures.

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials are substances or chemicals that pose a risk to human health or the environment.
• Hazardous waste is a type of hazardous material that requires special handling and disposal.
• Basic chemistry concepts, such as the periodic table of elements, are important in understanding hazardous materials.
• Hazardous materials can exhibit physical and health hazards, such as fires, explosions, and corrosion.

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the weight of the fluid.
• Torricelli's Law describes the relationship between the height of a fluid column and the pressure at the bottom of the column.
• Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in hydrostatics and hydraulics.
• Bernoulli's Principle describes the relationship between pressure and velocity in a fluid.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) provides certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

Definitions and Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications to sit for the ASP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 1 year of experience in a safety-related field).
• Minimum qualifications to sit for the CSP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 3 years of experience in a safety-related field).

ASP/CSP Process

• The ASP/CSP process involves an examination blueprint, which outlines the topics and percentages covered on the examination.

Examination Blueprint

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Accident Causation and Investigation

• Accident causation theories:
  • Domino Theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety
  • Human Factors Theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory
  • Epidemiological Theory
  • Systems Theory
  • Energy Release Theory
  • Behavior Theory
  • Combination Theory
  • Modern Causation Model
• Accident investigation procedures:
  • Purpose of the investigation
  • Investigation procedures
  • Fact finding
  • Interviews
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • The Scientific Method
  • Gross Hazard Analysis
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Fault Tree Analysis
  • Multilinear Events Sequencing Method
• Report of investigation

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Water properties:
  • Hydrostatic pressure
  • Torricelli's Law
  • Head pressure
  • Velocity head
  • Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity
• Flow rates and pressure drops:
  • Calculating pressure loss due to friction
• Bernoulli's Principle

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic Table of the Elements:

  • Atomic number
  • Atomic mass
  • Atoms
  • Chemical bonding
  • Moles
  • Molecules and compounds
  • Mixtures

• Chemical formulas:

  • Atomic weight of compounds
  • Percentage of element in a compound (by weight)

• Acids, bases, and pH's

• Gas laws:

  • Boyle's Law
  • Charles' Law
  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Conversion factors for converting pressure units to atmospheric pressure units
  • Conversion factors for converting units of volume to liters
  • Converting grams to moles
  • Universal Gas Constant
  • Combined Gas Law

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates:

  • Standard temperature and pressure
  • Standards and regulations
  • Time-weighted average
  • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures:

  • Liquid mixtures
  • Percentage of TLV mixture
  • Converting mg/m3 to ppm
  • Converting ppm to mg/m3
  • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Soil Classifications and Excavation

• Soil classifications are crucial in excavation to ensure safe digging practices

• Protective systems are used to prevent accidents and injuries in trenches

Protective Systems

• Sloping: a method used to prevent trench collapse
• Shoring: a system used to support trench walls and prevent collapse
• Shields (Trench Boxes): a protective system used in trenches
• RPE-Designed Protective Systems: a custom-designed system for specific trenching projects

Electrical Safety

• Electrical definitions: understanding electrical terms is crucial in construction
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls are common hazards
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, and inadequate wiring are common hazards

Electrical Hazard Prevention

• Grounding: ensuring electrical systems are properly grounded to prevent shocks
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: devices used to prevent electrical shocks
• Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program: a program to ensure equipment is properly grounded
• Overloaded circuits: avoiding overloaded circuits prevents electrical hazards

Scaffolds and Fall Protection

• Scaffolds: temporary structures used to support workers and materials
• Fall hazards: falling objects, falling from heights, and scaffold collapse are common hazards
• Fall protection and prevention: guardrails, positioning device systems, and safety nets are used to prevent falls

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Cranes and derricks: heavy machinery used in construction
• Safety regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550 outlines safety regulations for cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: a common method used in construction
• Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds: ensuring proper setup and maintenance of equipment
• Torches and regulators: ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment

Fire Prevention and Ventilation

• Fire prevention: ensuring sparks and heat do not ignite flammable materials
• Ventilation: ensuring proper ventilation in welding, cutting, and heating areas

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) provides certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

Definitions and Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications to sit for the ASP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 1 year of experience in a safety-related field).
• Minimum qualifications to sit for the CSP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 3 years of experience in a safety-related field).

ASP/CSP Process

• The ASP/CSP process involves an examination blueprint, which outlines the topics and percentages covered on the examination.

Examination Blueprint

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Accident Causation and Investigation

• Accident causation theories:
  • Domino Theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety
  • Human Factors Theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory
  • Epidemiological Theory
  • Systems Theory
  • Energy Release Theory
  • Behavior Theory
  • Combination Theory
  • Modern Causation Model
• Accident investigation procedures:
  • Purpose of the investigation
  • Investigation procedures
  • Fact finding
  • Interviews
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • The Scientific Method
  • Gross Hazard Analysis
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Fault Tree Analysis
  • Multilinear Events Sequencing Method
• Report of investigation

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Water properties:
  • Hydrostatic pressure
  • Torricelli's Law
  • Head pressure
  • Velocity head
  • Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity
• Flow rates and pressure drops:
  • Calculating pressure loss due to friction
• Bernoulli's Principle

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic Table of the Elements:

  • Atomic number
  • Atomic mass
  • Atoms
  • Chemical bonding
  • Moles
  • Molecules and compounds
  • Mixtures

• Chemical formulas:

  • Atomic weight of compounds
  • Percentage of element in a compound (by weight)

• Acids, bases, and pH's

• Gas laws:

  • Boyle's Law
  • Charles' Law
  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Conversion factors for converting pressure units to atmospheric pressure units
  • Conversion factors for converting units of volume to liters
  • Converting grams to moles
  • Universal Gas Constant
  • Combined Gas Law

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates:

  • Standard temperature and pressure
  • Standards and regulations
  • Time-weighted average
  • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures:

  • Liquid mixtures
  • Percentage of TLV mixture
  • Converting mg/m3 to ppm
  • Converting ppm to mg/m3
  • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Soil Classifications and Excavation

• Soil classifications are crucial in excavation to ensure safe digging practices

• Protective systems are used to prevent accidents and injuries in trenches

Protective Systems

• Sloping: a method used to prevent trench collapse
• Shoring: a system used to support trench walls and prevent collapse
• Shields (Trench Boxes): a protective system used in trenches
• RPE-Designed Protective Systems: a custom-designed system for specific trenching projects

Electrical Safety

• Electrical definitions: understanding electrical terms is crucial in construction
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls are common hazards
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, and inadequate wiring are common hazards

Electrical Hazard Prevention

• Grounding: ensuring electrical systems are properly grounded to prevent shocks
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: devices used to prevent electrical shocks
• Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program: a program to ensure equipment is properly grounded
• Overloaded circuits: avoiding overloaded circuits prevents electrical hazards

Scaffolds and Fall Protection

• Scaffolds: temporary structures used to support workers and materials
• Fall hazards: falling objects, falling from heights, and scaffold collapse are common hazards
• Fall protection and prevention: guardrails, positioning device systems, and safety nets are used to prevent falls

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Cranes and derricks: heavy machinery used in construction
• Safety regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550 outlines safety regulations for cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: a common method used in construction
• Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds: ensuring proper setup and maintenance of equipment
• Torches and regulators: ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment

Fire Prevention and Ventilation

• Fire prevention: ensuring sparks and heat do not ignite flammable materials
• Ventilation: ensuring proper ventilation in welding, cutting, and heating areas

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

• The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) provides certifications for safety professionals, including the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations.

Definitions and Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications to sit for the ASP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 1 year of experience in a safety-related field).
• Minimum qualifications to sit for the CSP examination include academic requirements (e.g., a degree in a safety-related field) and professional safety experience (e.g., 3 years of experience in a safety-related field).

ASP/CSP Process

• The ASP/CSP process involves an examination blueprint, which outlines the topics and percentages covered on the examination.

Examination Blueprint

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2: Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3: Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4: Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5: Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6: Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7: Training, Education, and Communication (9%)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Blueprint:
  • Domain #1: Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2: Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3: Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4: Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5: Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6: Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7: Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8: Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9: Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Accident Causation and Investigation

• Accident causation theories:
  • Domino Theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety
  • Human Factors Theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory
  • Epidemiological Theory
  • Systems Theory
  • Energy Release Theory
  • Behavior Theory
  • Combination Theory
  • Modern Causation Model
• Accident investigation procedures:
  • Purpose of the investigation
  • Investigation procedures
  • Fact finding
  • Interviews
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • The Scientific Method
  • Gross Hazard Analysis
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Fault Tree Analysis
  • Multilinear Events Sequencing Method
• Report of investigation

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics

• Water properties:
  • Hydrostatic pressure
  • Torricelli's Law
  • Head pressure
  • Velocity head
  • Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity
• Flow rates and pressure drops:
  • Calculating pressure loss due to friction
• Bernoulli's Principle

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic Table of the Elements:

  • Atomic number
  • Atomic mass
  • Atoms
  • Chemical bonding
  • Moles
  • Molecules and compounds
  • Mixtures

• Chemical formulas:

  • Atomic weight of compounds
  • Percentage of element in a compound (by weight)

• Acids, bases, and pH's

• Gas laws:

  • Boyle's Law
  • Charles' Law
  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Conversion factors for converting pressure units to atmospheric pressure units
  • Conversion factors for converting units of volume to liters
  • Converting grams to moles
  • Universal Gas Constant
  • Combined Gas Law

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates:

  • Standard temperature and pressure
  • Standards and regulations
  • Time-weighted average
  • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures:

  • Liquid mixtures
  • Percentage of TLV mixture
  • Converting mg/m3 to ppm
  • Converting ppm to mg/m3
  • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Soil Classifications and Excavation

• Soil classifications are crucial in excavation to ensure safe digging practices

• Protective systems are used to prevent accidents and injuries in trenches

Protective Systems

• Sloping: a method used to prevent trench collapse
• Shoring: a system used to support trench walls and prevent collapse
• Shields (Trench Boxes): a protective system used in trenches
• RPE-Designed Protective Systems: a custom-designed system for specific trenching projects

Electrical Safety

• Electrical definitions: understanding electrical terms is crucial in construction
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls are common hazards
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, and inadequate wiring are common hazards

Electrical Hazard Prevention

• Grounding: ensuring electrical systems are properly grounded to prevent shocks
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: devices used to prevent electrical shocks
• Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program: a program to ensure equipment is properly grounded
• Overloaded circuits: avoiding overloaded circuits prevents electrical hazards

Scaffolds and Fall Protection

• Scaffolds: temporary structures used to support workers and materials
• Fall hazards: falling objects, falling from heights, and scaffold collapse are common hazards
• Fall protection and prevention: guardrails, positioning device systems, and safety nets are used to prevent falls

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Cranes and derricks: heavy machinery used in construction
• Safety regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550 outlines safety regulations for cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: a common method used in construction
• Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds: ensuring proper setup and maintenance of equipment
• Torches and regulators: ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment

Fire Prevention and Ventilation

• Fire prevention: ensuring sparks and heat do not ignite flammable materials
• Ventilation: ensuring proper ventilation in welding, cutting, and heating areas

Learn about the Board of Certified Safety Professionals certification process, including the ASP and CSP designations, eligibility requirements, and exam domains.