Master Safety Professional (MSP)®
An MSP is an individual with high-level specialist and strategic skills. They are likely to be involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility-wide or corporate safety and health program and are influential with senior management and policymakers. Their perspective embraces the broader organizational and social context.
To earn the MSP certification requires individuals to meet specified eligibility requirements, pass a rigorous exam, meet the recertification requirements, and uphold the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Agreement, Candidate's Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement, and Criminal Conviction and Unethical Behavior Agreement as set forth by the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board.
Examination Eligibility
To receive eligibility to take the MSP examination, applicants must meet one of the tracks to include education and professional safety experience, hold one qualified credential, and 50% of their current role must be in safety, as indicated on the MSP Eligibility Track below:
- You Must Meet One of the Tracks to Include Education and Professional Safety Experience.
- You Must Hold One Qualified Credential.
- 50% of Your Current Role Must Be in Safety.
| Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 | Track 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree in OHS or EHS | Bachelor's Degree | Associates Degree | High School Diploma |
| 3 Years Professional Safety Experience | 4 Years Professional Safety Experience | 5 Years Professional Safety Experience | 7 Years Professional Safety Experience |
| Qualified Credentials (must hold one) |
|---|
| NASP QUALIFIED CREDENTIALS Safety Director Certificate (SDC) Safety Professional Certificate (SPC) Certified Safety Director (CSD)® |
| BCSP QUALIFIED CREDENTIALS Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) Safety Management Professional (SMP) |
| BCRSP QUALIFIED CREDENTIAL Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) |
| IHMM QUALIFIED CREDENTIALS Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP) Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) |
| IBFCSM QUALIFIED CREDENTIAL Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) |
| MILITARY QUALIFIED CREDENTIALS CP-12 Career Program Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) |
| Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH) U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) |
| NEBOSH QUALIFIED CREDENTIALS NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH Level 6 National or International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals NEBOSH National or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety |
| *State-Sponsored/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program *Federally Mandated/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program *International-Sponsored/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program |
Certifications
Certification Prep Courses
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master Safety Professional (MSP)® credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This certification is accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard for personnel certification programs
Examination Information
The examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and is a closed-book proctored examination.
Candidates have three (3) hours to complete the exam.
Examination Blueprints
For more information on the content of the MSP certification examination, click on the buttons below.
Recertification Requirements
To maintain the professional competence of workplace safety professionals beyond their initial Certification, a recertification process is necessary. CSD and MSP Certificants must continue to demonstrate competency to maintain their Certification.
Certificants must show evidence of competence through professional development activities to stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, through successful completion of the appropriate training or courses by obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Academic Credits (Semester Hours).
Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Fees
Application Fee
$75
Exam Fee
(Includes 2 Exam Attempts)
$450
Recertification Fee
(every 3 years)
$250
Examination Preparation Options
Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Preparation Course
The Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Prep Course addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities found in NASP's MSP Certification examination blueprints. This program is comprised of 21 major topics identified as vital by industry professionals and our Certification Board.
This course is designed to prepare the learner for the successful completion of the MSP exam while simultaneously teaching the essentials necessary for the health and safety professionals of today. This course provides a learning experience that includes a downloadable PDF, interactive and informative training modules, 10 practice questions per module, a 105-question preparatory final exam, and more!
The MSP Prep Course costs $595.
The MSP Prep Course is available immediately for purchase through the NASP Student Portal and LMS.
NASP Qualified Credential Options
NASP/IASP, Inc. offers and accepts the following certificate courses as options for Qualified Credentials for the MSP examination. The NASPCB and the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program do not require completion of any of NASP/IASP, Inc.'s. training programs as a requirement, condition, or component of the CSD or MSP certification application or examination.
The Safety Director Certificate (SDC) and Safety Professional Certificate (SPC) courses are an option to meet a portion of the Eligibility Track in addition to the educational and years of experience requirements to sit for the CSD or MSP Exam.
Safety Director Certificate (SDC)
An SDC is involved in problem solving and application of strategy; their advice is based on conceptual and technical knowledge mediated by training and experience, analysis of evidence and critical thought. They understand how to use and access the evidence base and value professional collaboration. They are capable of working with minimal supervision and usually give direction to others.
Safety Professional Certificate (SPC)
An SPC is an individual with high-level specialist and strategic skills. They are likely to be involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility-wide or corporate safety and health program and are influential with senior management and policymakers. Their perspective embraces the broader organizational and social context.
Examination Applications
Exam Options
During the application process, you must select your option for taking the exam through the Certification Board's testing contractor Kryterion.
After Completing the Application
After completing the application, applicants will receive official notification from the NASP Certification Board via email within 7-10 business days. The notification will include instructions on eligibility status. Upon being approved to take the exam, Candidates will receive notification from the NASP Certification Board via email, with exam purchase options.
*Upon exam purchase, Candidates will receive a NTS (Notice to Schedule) email from the Certification Board with instructions on how to schedule the exam.
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