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BCSP’s Commitment to Fairness and Impartiality

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is committed to maintaining impartiality in all aspects of its operations, ensuring the objectivity of its credentialing activities, and managing conflicts of interest in accordance with established policies and procedures.

To promote transparency, the policies and procedures below are available for review. These documents provide the framework for BCSP's credentialing activities and outline the principles, requirements, and processes used to ensure decisions are made fairly, consistently, and impartially.

BCSP's Feedback and General Adverse Complaint/Appeal Process

Complaint Filing Process - General Credential Activities

Appeal Filing Process – Adverse Credentialing Decisions  >

Appeal Filing Process – Criminal Convictions Denial and Professional License/Credential

Complaint Filing Process - Alleged Ethics Violation Against a Credential Holder

Complaint Filing Process - Misuse of BCSP Credential Registered Titles and Acronyms

Policies

Appeals Policy

BCSP Bylaws (PDF)

BCSP Code of Ethics (PDF)

Criminal Convictions and Actions Against Professional License and Credentials Policy

Disciplinary Action Policy

Non-Discrimination Policy

Test Accommodations

Unauthorized Use of Credentials and Other BCSP Protected Materials Policy

Forms

Criminal Conviction and Professional Registration, Certification, or License Information Form

Ethics Violation and Unauthorized Use Complaint Form

Appeal Filing Process – Adverse Credentialing Decisions

BCSP recognizes the right of any individual to request reconsideration of an adverse credentialing decision that directly affects their credential status, eligibility, examination outcome, recertification status, or other credential-related determination. To review the requirements for filing an adverse credentialing decision appeal, see the BCSP’s Appeals Policy for full details.

Filing an Appeal

Individuals wishing to appeal an adverse credentialing decision must complete the online Adverse Decision Appeal Form and submit it within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the adverse decision. Failure to submit an appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of the adverse decision shall constitute a waiver of the individual's right to appeal.

 

The Appeal Form requires the following information:

  1. Name of the appellant and BCSP Customer ID number, if applicable.
  2. Contact email address and other relevant contact information.
  3. A detailed explanation of the decision being appealed and the basis for the appeal.
  4. Any supporting documentation or information relevant to the appeal.

BCSP Appeal Review Process

Upon receipt of an appeal, BCSP will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt of the appeal.
  2. Review the appeal to determine whether it falls within the scope of an appealable adverse credentialing decision.
  3. Conduct any investigation, fact-finding, or research deemed appropriate.
  4. Issue a written decision to the appellant.

A written decision will generally be provided within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of the appeal. If additional time is required, the appellant will be notified in writing and provided with an anticipated decision date.

Appeal Decision

The written appeal decision will include:

  • Findings of fact;
  • Conclusions; and
  • The basis for the decision.

Appeals related to credentialing activities will be decided by BCSP's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and/or Chief Operating Officer (COO). The decision on appeal shall be final.