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Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (BCSP)
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STSC BCSP Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Master 29 CFR 1926 Construction StandardsYou are here
Study the organization of 1926 subparts, with emphasis on Subparts C (General Safety), K (Electrical), L (Scaffolds), M (Fall Protection), P (Excavations), and CC (Cranes).
Conquer the Fatal Four
Deep-dive into falls, struck-by, caught-between/in, and electrocutions - the four causes of roughly 60% of construction fatalities per BLS CFOI.
Fall Protection & Scaffolding Details
Memorize the 6-foot fall trigger, guardrail heights (42 inches +/- 3), ladder 3-to-1 rule and 3-foot extension, scaffold 10-foot fall protection threshold.
Excavation & Trenching Competent Person
Learn soil classification (Type A/B/C), sloping ratios (3/4:1 to 1.5:1), protective systems, spoil pile setback (2 feet), and competent person duties.
Silica, Lead & Industrial Hygiene
Study 1926.1153 Table 1 controls, silica PEL of 50 ug/m3 TWA, lead standard 1926.62, and respiratory protection requirements.
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Can You Take the STSC Exam?
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- •Pass the STSC exam administered by Pearson VUE
- •Application fee ($120) and exam fee ($185), or the current $293 app+exam combo
- •Recertification every 5 years with 3 points (30 hours) plus applicable ethics requirements
- •Annual renewal fee required to maintain credential
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STSC Exam Details
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (BCSP)
Administered by BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) content outline
Field implementation of established safety programs, incident investigation, job/task hazard analysis, inspections, corrective actions, worker qualifications, and escalation
Construction hazards and controls for hot work, electrical work, excavations, confined spaces, hazardous energy, heights, cranes, rigging, PPE, and site layout
Ergonomic hazards, thermal stress, hearing protection, chemical hazards, exposure routes, and implementation of health-hazard controls
Fire prevention and protection, emergency response plans and drills, required response equipment, medical response, and extinguishing methods
Professional and organizational ethics and application of the BCSP Code of Ethics principles
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