BCSP SMP Safety Management Professional (formerly SMS) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the BCSP SMP Safety Management Professional (formerly SMS) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the BCSP SMP Safety Management Professional (formerly SMS) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 39 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the BCSP SMP Safety Management Professional (formerly SMS) Vocabulary Game
Management Systems
Risk Management
SH&E Concepts
Incidents and Emergencies
Business Case of Safety
Sources for these terms (22)
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals: SMP2 Examination Blueprint (V.2025.03) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals: Complete Guide to Safety Certification (V.2026.04.01) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals: BCSP Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Publication 3885: Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Publication 3071: Job Hazard Analysis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Instruction CSP 03-01-005: Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Policies and Procedures Manual · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Cooperative Programs: Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR Part 1904: Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.38 and 1910.39: Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.119: Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals · Source checked 2026-11-02
- U.S. EPA General Guidance on Risk Management Programs (40 CFR Part 68) — Chapter 7: Prevention Program (Program 3) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.146 and 1910.147: Permit-Required Confined Spaces and The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.304: Wiring Design and Protection · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.1000: Air Contaminants · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.1200: Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) Section III: Chapter 4 — Heat Stress · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 10 CFR 20.1003: Standards for Protection Against Radiation — Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 40 CFR Part 370: Hazardous Chemical Reporting: Community Right-to-Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Incident [Accident] Investigations: A Guide for Employers (December 2015) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Business Case for Safety and Health — Costs · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the SMP Exam
The SMP (Safety Management Professional) exam validates expertise in safety management systems, risk management, safety/health/environmental concepts, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and the business case for safety. Designed for experienced safety professionals with 10+ years of experience.
Exam sponsor: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
200 questions
Time Limit
4.5 hours (270 minutes)
Passing Score
Pass/fail; passing threshold not publicly specified
Reported exam pass rate: 50.9%. 2024 candidate pass rate published by BCSP under the credential's former SMS name This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SMP vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the SMP vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 39 SMP terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the SMP terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the SMP certification?
SMP (Safety Management Professional) is a BCSP certification for experienced safety professionals with 10+ years of occupational health and safety experience. It validates expertise in safety management systems, risk management, incident investigation, and the business case for safety.
How many questions are on the SMP exam?
BCSP's June 2026 Complete Guide lists 200 multiple-choice items with four options each and a 4.5-hour limit. The exam is closed-book. Schedule a Pearson test center through your BCSP My Profile account.