Current Changes Index
Latest Policy and Procedure Changes
Over the course of the year, a range of policy changes, procedure updates and other modifications occur. We want to make everyone aware of these changes on a regular basis, as well as keep an archive of the announcements.
Below is the current year's changes. Pay close attention to the Effective Dates as some policy changes may not go into affect until late 2012 or 2013.
Eligibility/Application
Effective Date: January 1, 2012- Modifications to BCSP ByLaws go into effect.
Effective Date: January 30, 2012
- All BCSP certifications will be held to the same disciplinary action policy. All applicants, candidates, and credential holders must report the following:
1) All felony convictions
2) Only misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years
3) Any record of unethical behavior
4) Denial, suspension or revocation of a professional license or certification for reason other than
not meeting qualifications
The following policies apply to all BCSP certifications and should be reviewed regularly by applicants, candidates and credential holders:
Discipline Policy
Criminal Conviction Policy
Unauthorized Use Policy
Appeals Policy
All BCSP policies may be viewed in their entirety on the About BCSP webpage.
Effective Date: March 1, 2012
- To satisfy BCSP's requirement that all degrees from colleges and universities outside the United States be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, applicants may now have their degree evaluated by any member of the National Associate of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®).
Examination
Effective Date: January 1, 2012- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist/Certified Loss Control Specialist Examination Fee Increase to $300.
- Certified Health and Safety Technician Examination Fee Increase to $300.
Effective Date: July 2, 2012
The OHST/CLCS examination will be updated. Important changes include:
- Removal of Ethics portion of the exams
- Additional emphasis on Hazard Control and Loss Prevention
- Additional emphasis on Verification and Continuous Improvement
- The new blueprint will contain 3 domains instead of 5 domains
The new OHST/CLCS blurprint can be found on the OHST/CLCS webpage.
Recertification/Renewal
Effective Date: January 1, 2012
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist/Certified Loss Control Specialist Renewal Fee Increase to $120.
- Certified Health and Safety Technician Renewal Fee Increase to $120.
- Associate Occupational Health and Safety Technologist/Associate Certified Loss Control Specialist Renewal Fee Increase to $110.
- Associate Certified Health and Safety Technician Renewal Fee Increase to $110.
