Credentials · Certification
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
BCSP's site-level construction safety certification, reachable on experience alone: three years in construction safety with at least 35% of duties in safety, health and environment, and no education requirement. Accredited by ANAB to ISO/IEC 17024 and maintained on a five-year recertification cycle.
Read the full guide: The CHST Certification →
Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | Yes | 5 years | — |
Verified against the issuing authority. Always confirm current rules before acting.
Lessons that prepare you
- Excavation and Trenching Safety
- Scaffolding Safety
- Confined Spaces in Construction
- Silica and Dust Exposure
- Fall Protection Systems
- Lockout/Tagout on Construction Sites
- How OSHA Works: Standards, Citations, Inspections
- Navigating 29 CFR 1926
- The Competent Person Requirement
- Injury Recordkeeping (300 Logs)
- Employer Duties Under the OSH Act
- Building a Safety Career From the Trades