ASP — Associate Safety Professional
IntermediateCertification · formal examActiveEstablished
- Industry
- Safety, Health & Environment
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Certification · formal exam
- Exam fee
- $494 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price
Requirements
- Experience
- Bachelor's degree in any field (or SH&E associate degree with 12 semester hours in blueprint domains) plus 1 year of SH&E experience, at least 50% preventive and professional-level
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 5 years, 25 recertification points credits per cycle, $175/yr maintenance fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.
Annual renewal fee USD 175; 25 recertification points every 5 years (BCSP Credentials At-A-Glance)
Recognition
Common US entry-level professional credential and the usual stepping stone to the CSP
Related certifications
- BCSP CSP Certified Safety Professional
- CRSP Canadian Registered Safety Professional
- NEBOSH IDip NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
Career paths that include ASP
- Safety Professional (US / BCSP) — Core phase