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The process of becoming a certified safety auditor takes about two years and costs about $30,000. The American Society of Safety Professionals certifies safety auditors, and the certification process is overseen by the National Council for Accreditation of Safety Professionals.
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To become certified, applicants must first submit an application form and a $50 fee to the National Council for Accreditation of Safety Professionals. The council then reviews the application and will send the applicant a letter of acceptance or rejection.
Applicants must then pay a $200 application fee and submit a portfolio of documentation to the council. If the applicant is accepted, the applicant must then pay an annual fee of $100 and submit documentation of continuing education.