Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA)
Issued by
Board for Global EHS Credentialing
The CPSA is for EHS practitioners with demonstrated auditing experience who have passed a rigorous auditing knowledge exam and a specialty exam covering specialized knowledge and expertise in elements and regulations for all industries with processes that involve explosive and hazardous materials. Credential holders must commit to on-going professional development and abide by the BGC Code of Ethics.
Skills
- Auditing
- Change Management
- Compliance Auditing
- Compliance Implementation
- Contractors
- Emergency Planning And Response
- Employee Participation
- Explosive Materials Safety
- Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Materials Safety
- Hot Work Permit
- Incident Investigation
- Management Of Change
- Mechanical Integrity
- Operating Procedures
- Pre-Startup Safety Review
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Process Safety
- Process Safety Information
- Process Safety Management
- Trade Secrets
- Training
Earning Criteria
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Hold either (A) a secondary school diploma with at least 15 years’ general work experience or (B) an associate degree with at least 10 years’ general work experience or (C) a bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years’ general work experience
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Evidence of 40 hours of training in the past three years, 32 hours of which are specific to process safety, and 8 hours relevant to auditing, health and safety, or management systems.
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Evidence of work experience over the last 10 years
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Within five years of certification document (A) a minimum of 20 comprehensive process safety audits, or (B) have audited for a minimum of 100 days, including at least 20 days on site.
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Pass a rigorous General Auditing Knowledge Exam (131 multiple-choice questions).
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Pass a rigorous Process Safety Auditor Specialty exam (200 multiple-choice/true false questions).
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Applicants, candidates, and certified practitioners agree to uphold the BGC Code of Ethics and must practice ethically.
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Recertification requires documentation of knowledge, skill, and ethics requirements every 5 years.