Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician®
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
The OHST is designed for safety practitioners responsible for industrial hygiene and occupational safety at the managerial or technician level or as a consultant. OHST candidates may conduct industrial hygiene sampling or oversee industrial hygiene work. They may also have safety responsibilities such as calculating performance metrics, assessing risk, influencing behavior related to safety, and more.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeAssess workplace hazards and occupational health risks using industrial hygiene principles and safety standards in diverse industrial settings.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate control measures and hazard mitigation strategies to determine effectiveness in reducing workplace exposures and injuries.Proficient
- MindsetInfluence employee safety behaviors and management commitment through effective communication and consultation at managerial and technician levels.Proficient
- MindsetAdvocate for worker health and safety priorities when consulting with stakeholders and balancing operational constraints.Proficient
- Hands-onPerform industrial hygiene sampling procedures using calibrated monitoring equipment following recognized protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeCalculate safety performance metrics and exposure levels to evaluate compliance with occupational health standards and identify trends.Developing
- Hands-onOperate industrial hygiene monitoring and detection equipment to collect accurate environmental and exposure data independently.Developing
- KnowledgeApply occupational exposure limits and regulatory requirements when interpreting sampling results and recommending corrective actions.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze workplace data and incident reports to identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities for prevention.Developing
- KnowledgeDevelop workplace safety recommendations and industrial hygiene reports based on technical findings and best practices for management decision-making.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Apply fundamental mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, and statistics to support occupational hygiene and safety calculations, data collection, and performance analysis
- Calculate and interpret performance metrics including incident rates, benchmarks, and quantitative measures to track and report safety program effectiveness
- Apply economic analysis including cost of losses, cost-benefit analysis, and business financial concepts to support safety program decision-making
- Develop and implement safety health and environmental programs incorporating risk management, process safety management, continuous improvement, and GHS chemical labeling requirements
- Conduct safety audits using established audit processes to assess program compliance, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective actions
- Identify and assess internal and external facility risks using risk analysis techniques and behavior-based safety principles
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
The OHST is designed for safety practitioners responsible for industrial hygiene and occupational safety at the managerial or technician level or as a consultant. OHST candidates may conduct industrial hygiene sampling or oversee industrial hygiene work. They may also have safety responsibilities such as calculating performance metrics, assessing risk, influencing behavior related to safety, and more. Working part-time or full-time in occupational hygiene or safety (35% is the minimum) and have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in occupational hygiene or safety At least three (3) years of experience in occupational hygiene or safety Passing the OHST examination Maintenance of certification Pay annual renewal fee Meet recertification requirements Applicants must also disclose if they have been convicted of criminal offenses or have had a professional license or credential suspended, revoked, or placed under probation. BCSP keeps this information confidential but may deny an application based on these matters.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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