Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST)
The Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST) has partnered with Pearson VUE to deliver computer-based certification examinations at locations throughout the world.
CCHEST operates the following certifications.
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist® (OHST)
- Certified Loss Control Specialist (CLCS)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician® (CHST)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- in Construction
- in General Industry
- in Petrochemical
Downloads
- CCHEST’s rules for computer-delivered examinations
(52.6 KB pdf) - OHST/CLCS Candidate Handbook (2.02 MB pdf)
- CHST Candidate Handbook (1.74 MB pdf)
- STS Candidate Handbook (3.53 MB pdf)
Certification Application
Before scheduling an examination appointment, you must have already:
- Applied for the credential through CCHEST;
- Been notified of your eligibility to sit for the examination; and
- Paid an examination authorization fee to CCHEST.
Call CCHEST during normal business hours (U.S. Central Time) at 1-217-359-2686 Ext. 510 for more information.
Scheduling
First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account creation may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your account is activated. When creating your account and scheduling your test, you will need your Candidate ID from the Examination Authorization Letter CCHEST sent you after you purchased your examination authorization. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.
After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.