To qualify for the CSP, one must Have either an Associate's degree in safety or a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited academic program or acceptable combinations of other degrees plus experience. The model degree is a Bachelor's degree in safety which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Partial credit is given for associate degrees in safety and health and degrees in other fields. These degrees require additional experience beyond that required below. Experience alone cannot make up for the academic requirement.
Graduate degrees receive credit towards the experience requirement.
At least four years of acceptable professional safety practice. Be the primary function of a position. The position's primary responsibility must be the prevention of harm to people, property and the environment. The position must be full time. Duties must be at a professional level, determined by the degree of responsible charge and the ability to defend and reliance by others on analysis and recommendations related to control of hazards.