Master Safety Professional (MSP)®
An MSP is an individual with high-level specialist and strategic skills. They are likely to be involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility-wide or corporate safety and health program and are influential with senior management and policymakers. Their perspective embraces the broader organizational and social context.
To earn the MSP certification requires individuals to meet specified eligibility requirements, pass a rigorous exam, meet the recertification requirements, and uphold the Certificant’s Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Agreement, Candidate’s Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement, and Criminal Conviction and Unethical Behavior Agreement as set forth by the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master Safety Professional (MSP)® credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This certification is accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard for personnel certification programs
Examination Eligibility
To receive eligibility to take the MSP examination, applicants must meet one of the tracks to include education and professional safety experience, hold one qualified credential, and 50% of their current role must be in safety, as indicated on the MSP Eligibility Track below:
- You Must Meet One of the Tracks to Include Education and Professional Safety Experience.
- You Must Hold One Qualified Credential.
- 50% of Your Current Role Must Be in Safety.
| Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 | Track 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree in OHS or EHS | Bachelor’s Degree | Associates Degree | High School Diploma |
| 3 Years Professional Safety Experience | 4 Years Professional Safety Experience | 5 Years Professional Safety Experience | 7 Years Professional Safety Experience |
| Qualified Credentials (must hold one) |
|---|
| Safety Director Certificate (SDC) Safety Professional Certificate (SPC) Certified Safety Director Certificate (CSD) Licensed Safety Professional Certificate (LSP) Certified Safety Director (CSD) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) Safety Management Specialist (SMS) Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP) Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) CP-12 Career Program Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH) U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH Level 6 National or International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals NEBOSH National or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety *State-Sponsored/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program *Federally Mandated/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program *International-Sponsored/Recognized OHS/EHS Certificate/Certification Program |
Examination Information
The examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and is a closed-book proctored examination. Candidates have three (3) hours to complete the exam.
Examination Blueprints
For more information on the content of the examination for the MSP certification, click on Exam Blueprint.
Recertification Requirements
To maintain the professional competence of workplace safety professionals beyond their initial Certification, a recertification process is necessary. CSD and MSP Certificants must continue to demonstrate competency to maintain their Certification.
Certificants must show evidence of competence through professional development, activities, and successful completion of the appropriate courses through obtaining Continuing Educational Units (CEUs).
MASTER SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (MSP)® FEES
- Application Fee $75
- Exam Fee (Includes 2 Exam Attempts) $450
- Recertification Fee (every 3 years) $250
For a comprehensive Master Safety Professional (MSP)® pricing list, click here.
Examination Preparation Options
MASTER SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (MSP)® PREPARATION COURSE
NASP/IASP, Inc. offers the Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Preparation Course as an option to prepare for the MSP Certification. The Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Prep Course is an optional course and is not a requirement to sit for the CSD or MSP Exam. A Prep Course is not intended to guarantee that a candidate will pass the CSD or MSP exam or become certified.
The Master Safety Professional (MSP)® Prep Course addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities found in NASP’s MSP Certification examination blueprints. This program is comprised of 21 major topics identified as vital by industry professionals and our Certification Board.
This course is designed to prepare the learner for the successful completion of the MSP exam while simultaneously teaching the essentials necessary for the health and safety professionals of today. This course provides a learning experience that includes a downloadable PDF, interactive and informative training modules, 10 practice questions per module, a 105-question preparatory final exam, and more!
The MSP Prep Course costs $595.
The MSP Prep Course is available immediately for purchase through the NASP Student Portal. Click here to login or create an account if you don’t have one.
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (SPC)
An SPC is an individual with high-level specialist and strategic skills. They are likely to be involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility-wide or corporate safety and health program and are influential with senior management and policymakers. Their perspective embraces the broader organizational and social context.
The Safety Professional Certificate (SPC) Course is an option to meet a portion of the Eligibility Track in addition to the educational and years of experience requirements to sit for the CSD or MSP Exam.
SAFETY DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE (SDC)
An SDC is involved in problem solving and application of strategy; their advice is based on conceptual and technical knowledge mediated by training and experience, analysis of evidence and critical thought. They understand how to use and access the evidence base and value professional collaboration. They are capable of working with minimal supervision and usually give direction to others.
The Safety Director Certificate (SDC) Course is an option to meet a portion of the Eligibility Track in addition to the educational and years of experience requirements to sit for the CSD or MSP Exam.
Examination Applications
During the application process, you must select your option for taking the exam through the Certification Board’s testing contractor Kryterion.
You have the option to take the online exam via Online Proctoring (OLP). Kryterion strongly recommends use of a non-work related or personal computer for online proctored (OLP) exams. Click here for Kryterion OLP instructions.
Another option is to take the exam at one of the numerous testing sites available to you (U.S. and Canada only). Click here to find the nearest Kryterion testing center to you. Click here for Kryterion testing site instructions.
After completing the application, applicants will receive official notification from the NASP Certification Board via email within 7-10 business days. The notification will include instructions on eligibility status. Upon being approved to take the exam, Candidates will receive notification from the NASP Certification Board via email, with exam purchase options.
*Upon exam purchase, Candidates will receive a NTS (Notice to Schedule) email from the Certification Board with instructions on how to schedule the exam.
READY TO APPLY?
Create an account to begin your application in the NASP Student Portal if you do not already have an LMS account.
For Application Instructions, Click here.
For A Complete Guide to Certification, click here.
