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Safety Management Professional (SMP)
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Management Systems and Risk ManagementYou are here
Study safety management systems, MOC procedures, internal audits, risk assessment methods, and hazard control prioritization. Combined 40.4% of the exam.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Concepts
Master hazard controls for noise, vibration, radiation, electrical, temperature extremes, falls, and machinery. This is the largest domain at 24.4%.
Incident Investigation and Emergency Prep
Learn incident investigation methods, causal analysis, emergency response planning, and recommendation reporting. This domain is 18.1% of the exam.
Business Case of Safety
Study cost/benefit analysis, safety culture development, leadership strategies, and effective communication of safety information to stakeholders.
Practice Exams
Complete timed 200-question practice exams within 4.5 hours. Focus on SH&E concepts and incident investigation which together account for nearly half the exam.
Can You Take the SMP Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Application fee $160 (non-refundable) and exam fee $350
- •App+Exam combo available for $494
- •One-year eligibility window to schedule and pass exam after approval
- •Closed-book exam — no reference materials permitted
- •Annual renewal fee of $170
- •Recertification: 25 points every 5 years including 0.5 ethics points
- •Must disclose any criminal convictions or professional license issues
SMP Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks for experienced safety professionals
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Must wait before retaking. Exam bundle option ($600) includes two exam attempts. Annual renewal fee required.
Total Cost Breakdown
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The official pass rate is 50.9% for 2024 candidates (published by BCSP under the former SMS name). Our students do better.
200 Practice Questions
Covers all 5 domains: management systems, risk, SH&E concepts, incidents, and business case
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What You'll Study
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SMP Exam Details
Safety Management Professional (SMP)
Administered by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) / Pearson VUE
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) / Pearson VUE content outline
Safety management systems, contractor safety, management of change, internal audits, and training principles
Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk matrices, hazard prevention and control, and prioritizing safety risk
Hazard controls for noise, vibration, radiation, electrical, temperature extremes, slips/trips/falls, and machinery
Incident investigation methods, causal analysis, emergency response planning, and reporting with recommendations
Cost/benefit analysis, safety culture, leadership strategies, conflict resolution, and communication of safety information
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5 Chapters
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Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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