Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician® (OHST®) Certification

About Course

The Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician® (OHST®) certification, offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), validates the skills and knowledge of individuals working in occupational hygiene and safety. OHST® holders are proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment, safety inspections, and implementing control measures to ensure workplace safety and health. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements and pass a rigorous exam. This certification enhances career opportunities in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, positioning professionals to effectively contribute to the development and maintenance of safe work environments, regulatory compliance, and the overall well-being of employees.

Course Content

Module 1- Fundamental Math and Science and Business Calculations/Analysis

Fundamental mathematics
Fundamental statistics
Fundamental biology
Fundamental physics
Fundamental chemistry
Benchmarking procedures and standards
Quantitative measures that track and report performance
Basic business financial terminology
Qualitative data collection and analysis
Basic concepts related to economic effects of losses

Module 2- Safety, Health, and Environmental Programs and Risk Management

Job hazard analysis
Fundamental aspects of risk analysis techniques
When to consult with equipment manufacturers, subject matter experts, and suppliers
Relevant international safety, health, environmental, and security standards and best practices
Basic concepts of hazardous waste management
Basic concepts of process safety management
Auditing processes and practices
Behavior-based safety principles
Interview techniques for process improvement or conducting investigations
Audit practices and processes
Fundamental risk management concepts
Processes for continuous improvement
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Module 3- Hazard Identification and Control

Hazardous materials management
Hazards and controls associated with various energy sources and environments
Requirements for inspecting and operating material-handling equipment
Safety practices associated with motor vehicle and heavy equipment operation
Basic components of process flow diagrams and technical drawings
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Confined space requirements
Electrical safe work practices
Hierarchy of controls
Fundamental building design and construction
Safety procedures associated with hoisting and rigging

Module 4- Health Hazards and Basic Industrial Hygiene

Acute and chronic occupational exposures and control methods
Sampling equipment, limitations, and applications
Occupational illnesses
Basic concepts of ergonomics
Differences between active and passive sampling equipment
Hazards and controls associated with biological safety and containment
Stress-related conditions and responses
Respiratory hazards and controls
Principles of medical surveillance and their relevance to health hazards
Common occupational injuries
Hazards and controls associated with noise
Basic concepts of industrial hygiene sample and indicator media

Module 5- Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security

Module 6- Organizational Communication and Training/Education

Module 7- Ethics and Professional Conduct

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Course Content

Module 1- Fundamental Math and Science and Business Calculations/Analysis

Fundamental mathematics

Fundamental statistics

Fundamental biology

Fundamental physics

Fundamental chemistry

Benchmarking procedures and standards

Quantitative measures that track and report performance

Basic business financial terminology

Qualitative data collection and analysis

Basic concepts related to economic effects of losses

Module 2- Safety, Health, and Environmental Programs and Risk Management

Job hazard analysis

Fundamental aspects of risk analysis techniques

When to consult with equipment manufacturers, subject matter experts, and suppliers

Relevant international safety, health, environmental, and security standards and best practices

Basic concepts of hazardous waste management

Basic concepts of process safety management

Auditing processes and practices

Behavior-based safety principles

Interview techniques for process improvement or conducting investigations

Audit practices and processes

Fundamental risk management concepts

Processes for continuous improvement

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Module 3- Hazard Identification and Control

Hazardous materials management

Hazards and controls associated with various energy sources and environments

Requirements for inspecting and operating material-handling equipment

Safety practices associated with motor vehicle and heavy equipment operation

Basic components of process flow diagrams and technical drawings

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Confined space requirements

Electrical safe work practices

Hierarchy of controls

Fundamental building design and construction

Safety procedures associated with hoisting and rigging

Module 4- Health Hazards and Basic Industrial Hygiene

Acute and chronic occupational exposures and control methods

Sampling equipment, limitations, and applications

Occupational illnesses

Basic concepts of ergonomics

Differences between active and passive sampling equipment

Hazards and controls associated with biological safety and containment

Stress-related conditions and responses

Respiratory hazards and controls

Principles of medical surveillance and their relevance to health hazards

Common occupational injuries

Hazards and controls associated with noise

Basic concepts of industrial hygiene sample and indicator media

Module 5- Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security

Disaster and emergency response/crisis planning

Agents that could be used in terrorist events

Use of, inspection of, and required performance tests for emergency equipment

Emergency response action plans and procedures

Techniques for conducting and evaluating the effectiveness of exercises and drills

Organizational and community response plans and integration

Incident command system

Appropriate selection and use of available emergency response equipment

Module 6- Organizational Communication and Training/Education

Types of records that must be retained

Methods to evaluate student retention of learning objectives

Training delivery media and technologies

Basic concepts of adult learning theory

Basic management principles of authority, accountability, and responsibility

Basic conflict resolution techniques

Appropriate training for content and audience

Techniques for evaluating the quality of the training

Module 7- Ethics and Professional Conduct

BCSP Code of Ethics

Obligation to ensure safety information is understood

Protecting confidential information

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