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Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) Certification

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Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) certification purpose is to promote excellence and professionalism in the occupational health and safety (OHS) field. CSS certification authenticates that certified individuals have met minimum formal education, competency and experience requirements.
The criteria for designation as a Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) are extremely high. Applicants must have a degree and at least three years of professional safety experience.

Overview of Certification Process
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Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) Blue Print
CSS Blue Print contains four (9) domains

  • Law and ethics – 8%
  • Ergonomics and hygiene – 10%
  • Safety fundamentals – 22%
  • Management systems – 20%
  • Fire and emergency management – 9%
  • Risk management – 9%
  • Communication & training – 8%
  • Audit and inspection – 7%
  • Environmental management system – 7%

Eligibility Criteria: 
Applicants for CSS certification must meet one of the following two options:

Option 1: Accredited master / bachelor degree in any subject and at least three years of professional safety experience in any industry where safety is atleast 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of health and safety duties.

Option 2: Associate diploma in HSE or closely related field and at least four years of professional safety experience in any industry where safety is atleast 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of health and safety duties.

Re-Certification
5 Years

Where This Exam Can be Taken?
Through any AOSH UK Approved Testing Partner (ATP)

Examination Method & Format:
The examination consist of 200 multiple choice questions by computer base test (CBT)  and 5 hours to complete the examination.

Candidate Registration Fees

Application Fee:      GBP 75

Examination Fee:   GBP 175

Annual Renewal Fee: GBP 40

Annual Renewal Fee
Yes

  • Impartiality to candidates
  • Valid and reliable assessment
  • Security of assessment materials
  • Unrivalled customer service
  • Competitive fee structure

  • Hologram hot stamp
  • Emboss Aosh logo
  • Unique no. on certificate backside
  • Online verification security
  • Emboss Aosh Awarding Body Emblem

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