Certification: Safety Management Specialist (SMS)

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Safety Management Specialists (SMS) are individuals with management skills required for a business's safe operation, applying these safety skills on a full-time or part-time basis as part of their job duties. Some examples of an SMS's activities include defining and utilizing an organization's safety management systems; risk management; incident investigation and emergency preparedness; maintaining current knowledge of safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) concepts; and identifying the business case for safety.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

Board of Certified Safety Professionals exams are administered by Pearson Vue.

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.