Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Review Course
November 4-8, 2013
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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This 4 1/2 day course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the field of safety and related areas through lectures by qualified faculty with extensive experience in the safety field. Sample problems and discussion will also be used as teaching methods. Useful tips on study techniques will be covered. The course is specifically designed to assist participants in preparing for the Core (ASP) and Comprehensive/Specialty (CSP) examinations. This course will provide you with an oversight of the areas that will be the focus of your exam preparation efforts and highlight any weak areas you may have. Others needing a comprehensive review are also encouraged to attend.
You will need to bring a scientific calculator for use during the sessions involving calculations. The Texas Instruments TI-30Xa calculator will be the calculator used during these sessions. This model may be purchased online or at the major office supply stores. If available please bring the most recent publication of the ACGIH "TLVs and BEIs Booklet" to class.
Course Director
Nelson C. Couch, PhD, CIH, CSP, Triangle Health & Safety, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC
Course Content
- Basic and Applied Sciences
- Environmental Hazards
- Program Management
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- Engineering and Technology
- Occupational Health/Environmental Engineering
- Basic and Applied Mathematics
- Legal/Regulatory and Professional Affairs
- Test Taking Strategy
Agenda Topics
- Course Opening and Welcome
- BCSP Requirements
- Math & Calculator Review, Algebra, Trig
- Fire Protection & Prevention
- Structural Design, Detection, and Control
- Prevention & Procedures
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Boolean Albegra
- Statistics and Probability Review
- Reliability
- Electrical Hazards
- Equipment and Facilities
- Radiation (ionizing & non-ionizing)
- Chemistry
- Program Management
- Organizational Theory & Behavior
- Organization, Planning & Communication
- Program Management
- Program Evaluation
- Disaster and Contingency Planning
- Professional Conduct
- Program Management
- Business Insurance & Risk Management
- Industrial & Public Relations
- Legal, Regulatory Considerations
- Product Liability
- Noise
- Financial Calculations
- Physics
- Ergonomics & NIOSH Lifting
Formula
- Biological Science & Thermal Stress
- Standards
- Ventilation
- Test Taking Strategy
- Engineering Technology
- Equipment and Facilities:
- Facilities and Equipment Design
- Mechanical Hazards
- Boilers and Pressure Vessels
- Transportation
- Materials Handling
CSP Exam Information
For more information about the exams, eligibility, dates, and how to apply, and an application call the Board of Certified Safety Professionals at 217-359-9263 or fax them at 217-359-0055 or visit their website at www.bcsp.com.
Credit
ABIH has previously awarded CM credit for this event. The current event contains 35.0 hours which can be claimed for CM credit.
This course may qualify for BCSP Recertification points. See the BCSP Recertification Guide for details, available for download on the Recertification page at www.bcsp.org/recertification.
CEUs upon request.
Tuition and Registration
Tuition: $1100 ( includes course materials, certificate of completion, and refreshment breaks)
Class size is limited so please register early.
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You may also submit your registration via email; please be sure to include the course title and date.
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For further information on this course, contact the NC ERC office at osherc@unc.edu, or call us at 919-962-2101.