What is an OSHT or CLCS designation?
An Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) and/or Certified Loss Control Specialist (CLCS) are two safety certifications which are fully accredited and respected by both employers and governmental agencies on a national and international level.
Both of these certifications are administrated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and have received accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and the National Skill Standards Board (NSSB).
What can I expect to learn in this workshop?
This intensive three day exam preparation course will give you a knowledge base that you can build your OHST/CLCS study plan on.
You will receive numerous references and study materials that you will need to: 1) Submit your OHST/CLCS application, 2) Prepare for the examination.
The topics discussed in this course and the order they are presented are:
- Introduction to BCSP
- Background Math
- Systems of measurement
- Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Economic Calculations
- Computers and Technology
- Physical & Chemical Sciences
- Industrial Hygiene
- Noise
- Environmental
- Radiation
- Fire Prevention
- Ventilation
- Ergonomics
- Heat Stress
- Product Safety
- Risk Management and System Safety
- Statistics & Probability
- Electricity
- Mechanics
- DOT Hazardous Materials
- Management theories
- OSHA introduction
- Exam strategies
What does it cost to take this course?
- The cost of this course is only $500.
- Your tuition includes refreshments, daily lunch, a scientific calculator for use on your test, extensive learning materials including a spiral bound reference handout, and a test question book with around 1000 test questions.
Why are OHST and CLCS certifications better than other safety certifications?
1. Credibility 2.Recognition 3.Accreditation 4.Respect!
Beware of safety certifications that require you to take their course to be “certified”. Although the knowledge provided in their course may be of value, and you may appreciate the coffee mug, t-shirt and other gimmicks they provide, their certification is not likely to be recognized by others in the industry.
The OHST and CLCS certifications are two out of five safety certifications that are accredited and recognized in the profession (The others being the CSP, CIH and CHST certifications)
If you want to learn more about the OHST or CLCS certification process please visit the BSCP webpage.
What does it take to be an OHST or CLCS?
In order to achieve the OHST or CLCS certification you have to be working part-time or full-time in safety and health (35% is the minimum); you must have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in safety and health; and you must have five years of experience in safety and health before you can achieve the certification although it is possible to substitute some education for experience. Finally, you must pass an examination provided by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Is this course required to take the OHST/ CLCS exam?
Neither this nor any other exam preparation course is affiliated or otherwise endorsed by the BSCP. We are however listed on their website as a study source.
Taking this course does not guarantee that you will pass the examination and it is not required to take an exam prep course to sit for the exam.
Can I use this course as a CSP prep course?
Although we do not market this as a CSP exam prep course many past students have successfully taken this course as a stepping stone or as a study resource for their ASP/ CSP designations!
Who is the instructor for this course?
Trevor Reschny is the instructor for this course. He has been coaching firms to improve their safety performance since 1997. He has a MS in Occupational Health and Safety in addition to an MBA. Trevor is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), A Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC), and an OSHA outreach trainer.
What have others said about this course?
If you would like to see what our past students have said about our course view our testimonials page.
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