Certification Programs

Listed here are numerous occupational certification programs offered by environmental professional societies. Some of the certifications are at the technician level.

Associate Environmental Professional (AEP) - sponsored by NREP

Associate Environmental Trainer (AET) - sponsored by NETA

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) - sponsored by BCSP

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) - sponsored by ABIH/BCSP

Certified Environmental Health Technician (CEHT) - sponsored by NEHA

Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI) - sponsored by EAA

Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) - sponsored by NAEP

Certified Environmental Trainer (CET) - sponsored by NETA

Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP) - sponsored by NEHA

Certified Hazardous Materials Executive (WSO-CHME) - sponsored by WSO

Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor (WSO-CHMS) - sponsored by WSO

Certified Hazardous Materials Technician (WSO-CHMT I/II) - sponsored by WSO

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - sponsored by ABIH

Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (COHST) - sponsored by ABIH/BCSP

Certification for Radon Programs (i.e., EPA Radon Certification Program, Radon Measurement Proficiency Credential, and Radon Mitigation Proficiency Credential) - sponsored by NEHA

Certified Safety Manager (WSO-CSM) - sponsored by WSO

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - sponsored by BCSP

Certified Safety Specialist (WSO-CSS) - sponsored by WSO

Certified Safety Technician (WSO-CST) - sponsored by WSO

Industrial Hygienist in Training (IHIT) - sponsored by ABIH

Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) - sponsored by IPEP

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) - sponsored by NEHA

Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist (RELT) - sponsored by NREP

Registered Environmental Manager (REM) - sponsored by NREP

Registered Environmental Professional (REP) - sponsored by NREP

Registered Environmental Scientist (RES) - sponsored by NREP

Registered Hazardous Substance Professional (RHSP) - sponsored by NEHA

Registered Hazardous Substance Specialist (RHSS) - sponsored by NEHA

Certification Program Sponsors

ABIH/BCSP Joint Committee
208 Burwash Ave.
Savoy, IL 61874
Phone: (217) 359-2686
Fax: (217) 359-0055

American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
4600 W. Saginaw, Suite 101
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 321-2638

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
208 Burwash Ave.
Savoy, IL 61874
Phone: (217) 359-9263
Fax: (217) 359-0055

Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)
8383 East Evans Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (602) 483-8100
Fax: (602) 998-8022
E-mail: eaa@iami.org

Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP)
600 Forbes Avenue
333 Fisher Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412-396-1703
Fax: 412-396-1704
E-mail: ipep@duq.edu

National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
P.O. Box 2086
Bowie, MD 20718
Phone: (202) 966-1500
Fax: (202) 966-1977
E-mail: office@naep.org

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
Ms. Pokorney, NEHA Credentialing Coordinator
720 S. Colorado Blvd.
South Tower, 970
Denver, CO 90222
Phone: (303) 756-9090, ext. 305
Fax: (303) 691-9490
E-mail: staff@neha.org

National Environmental Training Association (NETA)
2930 E. Camelback Road, Suite 185
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 956-6099
Fax: (602) 956-6399
E-mail: netahqs@pipeline.com

National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)
P.O. Box 2068
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (708) 724-6631
Fax: (708) 724-4223

World Safety Organization (WSO)
WSO World Management Center
305 E. Market St.
P.O. Box 518
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: (816) 747-3132

Updated August 1, 2001