Certified Construction Health and Safety Professional (CCHSP)

The Certified Construction Health and Safety Professional (CCHSP) is a professional certification program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the safety and health of workers in the construction industry. As a CCHSP, you will play a critical role in preventing injuries and illnesses on construction sites.

 

Certification Program Objectives:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of construction health and safety, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control strategies.
  • Developing and implementing effective safety programs and policies to mitigate or eliminate hazards on construction sites.
  • Organizing for health and safety, including effective communication, leadership, and management strategies.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture on construction sites through education and training, behavior-based safety programs, and employee engagement.
  • Applying risk assessment and control principles to construction projects, including hazard recognition, risk analysis, and implementation of control measures.

Certifying Examination:

  • To be certified as CCHSP, student should take up a 1.5 hours exam at the designated examination centers.
  • The qualifying exam would consist of 50 multiple choice questions, testing core certification modules.
  • Professionals with relevant experience and other qualifying criteria may be exempted from the examination.

Modules:

  1. Health and Safety Foundations
  2. Organizing for Health and Safety
  3. Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
  4. Risk Assessment and Control