ABOUT:
The Certified Safety Manager: Construction (CSMC®) credential validates the knowledge and skills required for effective safety management within the construction industry. It equips professionals with the ability to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs to minimize risks and protect workers.
CERTIFYING BODY: National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP®)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of construction safety principles and practices.
- Master the ability to interpret and apply relevant safety regulations.
- Acquire skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
- Develop and implement effective safety training programs.
- Create and maintain a strong safety culture within construction environments.
- Manage safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to drive safety initiatives.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Format: Online multiple-choice exam
- Duration: 3 hrs.
- Passing Score: 80%
RECERTIFICATION:
- Required every three years
- Involves completing continuing education units and a recertification fee
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 15 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT:15
- 1.0Construction safety fundamentals
- 1.1OSHA regulations and compliance
- 1.2Hazard communication and control
- 1.3Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.4Fall protection
- 1.5Scaffolding safety
- 1.6Electrical safety
- 1.7Excavation and trenching safety
- 1.8Crane and rigging safety
- 1.9Confined space entry
- 1.10Emergency preparedness and response
- 1.11Safety training and program development
- 1.12Safety inspections and audits
- 1.13Incident investigation and analysis
- 1.14Safety culture and behavior-based safety
Requirements
- No formal prerequisites, although prior knowledge in workplace safety is recommended.
- Open to individuals involved in the construction industry seeking to enhance their safety management skills.
Target audiences
- Construction safety professionals
- Project managers
- Supervisors
- Anyone involved in construction safety management