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:
- Health and Safety Foundations
- Organizing for Health and Safety
- Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Risk Assessment and Control