Does the OHST certification help much in getting a job?
Asked by billygoat
Considering taking the OHST, BS geology, 17 years in environmental field, a large part in Industrial Hygiene with asbestos, lead, mold, and safety monitoring at construction and plant sites. Want to focus more on the safety side.

Best Answer:
While the OHST certification certainly doesn't hurt, with your extensive experience in health and safety you may want to consider working towards a CSP, CIH, and/or CHMM (if applicable) instead. All 3 of these certifications are better known, more recognized, and have more stringent requirements than the OHST. If you continue to work in the environmental field (especially environmental remediation), a PG license (if you don't already have one) is more valuable and necessary than any of these certifications.