Career Details

Responsible Care Auditor

Description

Work with customers, carriers, suppliers, distributors and contractors to audit and foster the safe use, transport and disposal of chemicals. Audit and train facility operators in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of employees and the public.

Certifying Organization

Board of Environmental Health and Safety Auditor Certification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Executive

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Materials Selection/Design Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

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