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Re[2]: Occupational Safety and Health Technician Cert.
The following info on the OSHT is located at http://www.bcsp.com/joint.htm
Boyd H. Rose, CM
Radiation Protection Officer
General Dynamics Land Systems Division
roseb@gdls.com
The opinions expresses above are solely my own and do not under any
circumstance reflect those of my employer.
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Date: 9/2/97 10:15 PM
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<b><font SIZE=+1><center>About the ABIH/BCSP Joint Committee
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<p>The ABIH/BCSP Joint Committee sets standards for technologists and
technicians
and others involved in the safety and health work intended to prevent harm
to people, property and the environment. The Joint Committee currently
operates three certification programs: </p>
<a href="#occu"><dd>Occupational Health and Safety Technologist </dd></A>
<a href="#cons"><dd>Construction Health and Safety Technician </dd></A>
<a HREF="#saft"><dd>Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction. </dd></A>
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<p><b><A name="occu"><font SIZE=+1>Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
(OHST)</A>
</font></b></p>
<p>This program is intended for persons who work in occupational health
and safety. Typical individuals are involved in safety inspections, industrial
hygiene monitoring, safety and health training, investigating and maintaining
records and similar functions. Qualifications are less stringent than those
of the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) operated by the Board of Certified
Safety Professionals or the Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) operated
by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, 6015 W. St. Joseph Suite 102,
Lansing, MI 48917 (Phone: (517)321-2638. The OHST program is accredited
by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Certification Boards (CESB),
Annapolis, MD.</p>
<ul>
<p>OHST candidates </p>
</ul>
<ul>
<dd>- May work part-time or full-time in safety and health (35% is the
minimum). </dd>
<dd>- Have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in safety
and health. </dd>
<dd>- Must have five years of experience in safety and health. (Academic
education may substitute for up to two years.) </dd>
<dd>- Must pass the OHST Examination. </dd>
</ul>
<dd>To retain the OHST certification, individuals must </dd>
<ul>
<dd>- Pay an annual fee. </dd>
<dd>- Meet Certification Maintenance requirements every five years. </dd>
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</ul>
<p><b>OHST Examination </b></p>
<p>The OHST Examination has 200 multiple choice questions, some involving
computations. Candidates have five hours to complete the Examination. Subjects
on the examination and (the portion devoted to each) include: </p>
<ul>
<p>1. Basic and Applied Sciences (15%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Chemistry, physics, mathematics, behavioral sciences (including human
factors), biological sciences (including toxicology and ergonomics), and
engineering technology. </p>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<p>2. Laws, Regulations and Standards (5%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Laws (OSHA, MSHA, transportation, general liability, workers' compensation),
standards, certification and approvals (ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, ACGIH, UL, FM,
NIOSH) and regulations (OSHA, MSHA, DOT). </p>
</ul>
<p>3. Control Concepts (15%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Engineering, administrative, personal protective equipment (respiratory
protection, clothing, hearing, eye and face, skin). </p>
</ul>
<p>4. Investigation (Post-event) (10%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Incidents, illness, injury, fire. </p>
</ul>
<p>5. Survey and Inspection Techniques (Pre-event) (40%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Sampling (health and safety), mechanical systems, cranes, hoists, cables,
slings, confined spaces, pressure vessels, fire and life safety, electrical
safety, elevators, noise, radiation, chemical analysis, instrument calibration,
tools, security, walking and working surfaces, hazardous materials, temperature,
humidity, pressure, and lighting. </p>
</ul>
<p>6. Data Computation and Record Keeping (10%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Incidence rates, OHSA records, computation (TWA's, sample volume, contaminant
concentration, LFL/UFL, ventilation rates and volumes, noise dosimetry,
flow rate calibration, and WBGT). </p>
</ul>
<p>7. Education, Training, Instruction (5%) </p>
<ul>
<p>Safety meetings, needs and priorities, job instructions and work methods
and procedures. </p>
</ul>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p>OHST Candidate Handbook (Coming soon!) </p>
<p>Certification Maintenance Guide (Coming soon!) </p>
<p></p>
<p><b><a name="cons"><font SIZE=+1>Construction Health and Safety Technician
(CHST) </font></b></p></A>
<p>This program is intended for persons who work in construction safety
and health. Typical individuals are responsible for safety and health on
one or more significant construction projects of job sites. They may work
for an owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or firm involved in
construction
or construction safety. </p>
<ul>
<p>CHST candidates </p>
<dd>- May work part-time or full-time in safety and health (35% is the
minimum). </dd>
<dd>- Have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in safety
and health. </dd>
<dd>- Must have a combination of education or training and experience in
safety and health. </dd>
<dd>- Must have at least one and possibly up to three years of experience
in construction </dd>
<dd>- Must pass the Construction Health and Safety Examination.</dd>
<dd></dd>
</ul>
<dd>To retain the CHST certification, individuals must </dd>
<ul>
<dd>- Pay an annual fee. </dd>
<dd>- Meet Certification Maintenance requirements every five years. </dd>
<p></p>
</ul>
<p><b>CHST Examination </b></p>
<p>The CHST Examination includes 200 multiple choice items. Candidates
have five hours to complete the examination. The eight task areas covered
by the examination (and the portion devoted to each) are </p>
<ul>
<p>1. Safety and Health Inspections (30%)
<br>2. General Safety Training and Safety Orientation (20%)
<br>3. Safety and Health Record Keeping (5%)
<br>4. Hazard Communication Compliance (10%)
<br>5. Safety Analysis and Planning (10%)
<br>6. Accident Investigation (10%)
<br>7. Program Management and Administration (10%)
<br>8. OSHA and Other Inspections (5%) </p>
</ul>
<p>These eight tasks draw on knowledge of the following: </p>
<ul>
<p>A. Working knowledge of applicable OHSA and other safety and health
standards (and include OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogen Standard, record keeping and safety program documentation, and
first aid practices).
<br>B. Safe use of construction tools and equipment
<br>C. Safe construction practices
<br>D. Selection and use of personal protective equipment
<br>E. Use of safety test equipment
<br>F. Job Hazard Analysis and other safety analysis and job planning methods
<br>G. Ergonomics
<br>H. Knowledge of safety and health training and teaching methods
<br>I. Accident and incident investigation methods and use of investigative
equipment
<br>J. Inspection and appeal procedures of OSHA and other government agencies
<br>K. Basics of organizational and human behavior for safety
<br>L. Program management and administration </p>
</ul>
<p>CHST Candidate Handbook (Coming soon!) </p>
<p>Certification Maintenance Guide (Coming soon!) </p>
<ul>
<p></p>
</ul>
<p><b><a name="saft"><font SIZE=+1>Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction
(STS-Construction)</A>
</font></b></p>
<p>This program is intended for first line supervisors in construction,
such as foremen, crew chiefs and craftsmen who have a responsibility to
maintain safe conditions and practices on construction job sites. The program
emphasizes general job-site safety within and among work groups. It does
not focus on safety knowledge and skills for particular crafts or trades.
</p>
<p>To qualify for this certification, candidates must </p>
<dd>1. Have two years of experience in construction. </dd>
<dd>2. Have one year of experience as a construction foreman, supervisor,
or crew chief (this can be concurrent with requirement 1.) </dd>
<dd>3. Have completed 30 hours of safety training. </dd>
<dd>4. Pass the Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction Examination </dd>
<p>To retain the certification, individuals must be recertified every three
years by any of these means: </p>
<dd>- Retaking and passing the STS-Construction Examination. </dd>
<dd>- Completing an additional 30 hours of safety training. </dd>
<dd>- Achieving the CHST or OHST certification. </dd>
<dd></dd>
<p><b>STS-Construction Examination </b></p>
<p>The Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction Examination contains 75
multiple choice items and candidates have two hours to complete it. The
eleven tasks covered by the examination (and the portion devoted to each)
include: </p>
<dd>1. Conduct new employee safety orientation (11%) </dd>
<dd>2. Perform basic hazard analysis (13%) </dd>
<dd>3. Handle basic hazard recognition and correction (18%) </dd>
<dd>4. Issue and monitor the use of personal protective equipment (9%)
</dd>
<dd>5. Conduct safety meetings (7%) </dd>
<dd>6. Perform hazard prevention analysis (11%) </dd>
<dd>7. Inspect tools and equipment (7%) </dd>
<dd>8. Apply Hazard Communication standards (8%) </dd>
<dd>9. Enforce safety standards on job sites (8%) </dd>
<dd>10. Participate in job site safety inspections (4%) </dd>
<dd>11. Respond to accidents (4%) </dd>
<p>To complete these tasks, individuals draw in knowledge of and skills
for: </p>
<dd>A. OSHA regulations </dd>
<dd>B. Typical construction safety requirements </dd>
<dd>C. Typical company safety rules and procedures </dd>
<dd>D. Potential job hazards </dd>
<dd>E. Communication at all organizational levels </dd>
<dd>F. Construction jobs, crafts and phases </dd>
<dd>G. Observation techniques and skills </dd>
<dd>H. Meeting and teaching methods </dd>
<dd>I. Use of test equipment </dd>
<dd>J. Accident investigation techniques </dd>
<p>STS-Construction Handbook (Coming Soon!) </p>
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