Certified Process Safety Management Auditor

Issued by Exemplar Global

Professionals who hold this certification are competent to conduct process safety management audits using process safety elements, regulations and U.S. OSHA rules that are recognized by Exemplar Global.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

At least 40 hours training in the three years prior to certification. As part of the training requirement, the auditor shall demonstrate 32 hours of Process Safety Training and at least 8 hours of Safety or Environmental Auditor Training.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
All applicants shall be required to demonstrate four years of full-time work experience, plus two years of process safety industry experience. Work experience qualification shall not be satisfied by experience solely in one area of Process Safety and should incorporate at least three separate elements of Process Safety Management.
Evidence of completion of four audits covering Process Safety management and twenty days of auditing in the two years prior to certification. Up to four of the twenty days can include off-site activities including preparing for and documenting audits
Completion of the Exemplar Global Work Style Assessment for Auditors.

Standards

ISO 19011:2018

This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including auditing principles, managing an audit program, conducting management system audits, and guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit program, auditors and audit teams.