Certification Program Policies and Forms

Policies

  1. Privacy Policy
  2. Suspension, Unauthorized Use, or Revocation Policy
  3. Use of Certification Logos and Marks Policy
  4. Special Requirements and Special Needs Request Policy (ADA)
  5. Appeals Policy
  6. Complaints Policy
  7. Exam Retake Policy
  8. Exam Rescheduling Policy
  9. Exam No-Show Policy
  10. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Policy
  11. Candidate's Examination Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy
  12. Criminal Conviction and Unethical Behavior Policy
  13. Disciplinary Policy

Forms

  1. Appendix J NASP IASP, Inc. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, Examination Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality, Criminal Conviction and Unethical Behavior Agreement
  2. Appendix K NASP IASP, Inc. Special Needs Request Physician Verification Form
  3. Appendix L NASP IASP, Inc. Appeals Form
  4. Appendix M NASP IASP, Inc. Complaint Form
  5. Appendix N NASP IASP, Inc. Release of Information Consent Form
  6. Appendix Q NASP IASP, Inc. Criminal Convictions and Unethical Behavior Form
  7. Appendix R NASP IASP, Inc. Verification and Release of Information Consent Form

Certifications

Certification Prep Courses

Latest Policy, Procedure, and Scheme Changes

  1. Notification of Certification Scheme Change - 2020
  2. Notification of Certification Scheme Change - 2021
  3. Notification of Certification Scheme Change – 2023 Notice 1
  4. Notification of Certification Scheme Change - 2023 Notice 2
    *CSD and MSP Application Fee, Exam Fee, Recertification Fee, Changes
  5. Notification of Certification Scheme Change – 2023 Notice 3
  6. Notification of Certification Scheme Change - 2024
    *Additional State-Sponsored/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Programs.
    Qualified Credentials have been added to the CSD and MSP Eligibility Tracks.
  7. Notification of Certification Scheme Change – 2025 Notice 1
    The CSD and MSP Recertification Grace Period was updated from a 90-Day Grace Period to a 180-Day Grace Period, Effective January 13, 2025, to allow CSD and MSP Certificants additional time to meet the Recertification Requirements.
  8. Notification of Certification Scheme Change – 2025 Notice 2
    The MSP and CSD Recertification Requirements were updated, effective June 6, 2025, to accept Academic Credits in the form of “Semester Hours” from OHS/EHS degree programs towards Recertification in addition to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 
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Master Safety Professional (MSP)®

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