NASPCB Certification Board
The NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board (NASPCB) is a separately functioning entity established to oversee the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program and to separate the roles and responsibilities between the NASP/IASP, Inc. Board of Directors and the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program to maintain impartiality and neutrality. The Certification Board operates independently to establish and uphold high standards of competence for workplace safety professionals, to evaluate professionals against those standards, and to increase safety in the workplace through the CSD and MSP credentials.
With strategic oversight from the Executive Board, the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board was established to set the standards and qualifications for individuals who practice specific disciplines within the workplace safety profession; to establish voluntary certification testing of applicants who meet or exceed the training, educational, and professional experience requirements set by the Certification Board; to annually review, and if necessary, revise the standards and qualifications, as well as the Board's provisions in the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program Operations Manual and NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program Candidate Handbook.
Committees
Knowledge and Skills Committee
The Knowledge and Skill Committee consists of up to eight SMEs and maintains and revalidates the body of knowledge for CSD and MSP certifications. They conduct job analyses and update exam content criteria to ensure relevance and rigor.
Item Writing Committee
The Item Writing Committee is responsible for creating and updating exam questions, and ensures items meet quality standards and align with current certification requirements. All questions are submitted for psychometric review before inclusion.
Examination Committee
The Examination Committee sets and maintains exam performance standards, reviews results, and ensures score reliability. They also protect the security and integrity of all examination processes.
Appeals and Complaints Committee
The Appeals and Complaints Committee investigates appeals and complaints related to exam outcomes and ethical violations. It ensures decisions align with NASP/IASP policies and maintains fairness in the certification process.