This new edition serves both as a reference guide for the experienced professional and as a preparation source for those desiring certifications. It's an invaluable resource and a must-have addition to every safety professional's library.
Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Third Edition, is written to serve as a useful reference tool for the experienced practicing safety professional, as well as a study guide for university students and those preparing for the Certified Safety Professional examination. It addresses major topics of the safety and health profession and includes the latest version of the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) reference sheet, a directory of resources and associations, as well as state and federal agency contact information. Additionally, this new edition offers new chapters and resources that will delight every reader.
This book aids the prospective examination candidate and the practicing safety professional, by showing them, step-by-step, how to solve each question/formula listed on the BCSP examination and provide examples on how and when to utilize them.
Was able to pass the ASP exam on the first try using this my main reference! I also used another test prep book and went over many practice questions on the BCSP app.
Would not recommend purchasing the BCSP self-assessment exam on their website. It is a waste of $100.
2023 review: Was it useful? Yes. Was it full of factual errors, omissions, and editing errors? Also, yes. And that’s unfortunate because: 1) CRC Press 2) it makes you distrust the accuracy of that which is correct.
2025 review: so a fourth edition just came out. All I can say is I hope that the errors have been fixed. This was enough along with a study app (with up to date) questions for my CSP, but I grew more displeased. Some bad equations. Have explained items. Unidentified variables. The list goes on and on. I may check out the modern version.
This is an amazing resource for preparing for BCSP examinations! I'm using this and DATACHEM, and I feel like I'm prepared now to sit for the OHST exam. Each chapter ends with a summary of key points, and the text covers the major areas of concern for safety professionals. I highly recommend this comprehensive resource!
Very good study guide for ASP/CSP certification, However, Its 700+ pages won't teach you a lot about safety, Big scope of industrial hygiene topics, Don't recommend it for safety newbies.