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Certification
Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician®
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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The OHST is designed for safety practitioners responsible for industrial hygiene and occupational safety at the managerial or technician level or as a consultant. OHST candidates may conduct industrial hygiene sampling or oversee industrial hygiene work. They may also have safety responsibilities such as calculating performance metrics, assessing risk, influencing behavior related to safety, and more.
Apply fundamental mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, and statistics to support occupational hygiene and safety calculations, data collection, and performance analysisCalculate and interpret performance metrics including incident rates, benchmarks, and quantitative measures to track and report safety program effectivenessApply economic analysis including cost of losses, cost-benefit analysis, and business financial concepts to support safety program decision-makingDevelop and implement safety health and environmental programs incorporating risk management, process safety management, continuous improvement, and GHS chemical labeling requirementsConduct safety audits using established audit processes to assess program compliance, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective actionsIdentify and assess internal and external facility risks using risk analysis techniques and behavior-based safety principlesConduct incident investigations using causal analysis methods, interview techniques, and documentation practices to identify root causes and develop recommendationsApply the hierarchy of controls to identify and implement appropriate hazard controls for physical, chemical, biological, and environmental workplace hazardsIdentify and control hazards associated with confined spaces, electrical systems, hazardous energy, hot work, working at heights, excavations, and pressurized systemsApply safe practices for cranes, hoisting and rigging, heavy equipment, material handling equipment, and motor vehicle operationsSelect inspect and use personal protective equipment appropriate for identified hazards including type selection maintenance storage and inspection requirementsRecognize and control health hazards including chemical exposures, noise, radiation, biological agents, ergonomic stressors, and respiratory hazards using industrial hygiene sampling and control methodsApply medical surveillance principles and occupational illness and injury data to support worker health protection programsDevelop and implement emergency response plans covering disaster preparedness, fire prevention, security threats, incident command structure, and community coordinationConduct and evaluate emergency response drills and exercises to assess preparedness and identify gaps in emergency action plansSelect inspect and operate emergency response equipment in compliance with performance testing and operational requirementsDesign and deliver safety training programs using adult learning principles, appropriate delivery methods, and evaluation techniques aligned with regulatory and risk-based needsCommunicate safety information effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders using appropriate channels, written materials, and presentation methodsResolve conflicts and influence safety-related behaviors using conflict resolution techniques and management principles to support a positive safety cultureApply the BCSP Code of Ethics and professional conduct standards including impartiality in safety communication and protection of confidential information