For construction safety people taking the BCSP CHST exam

CHST: find your weakest domain

Free CHST practice: 10 questions, answers explained as you go, score by domain.

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Question 1 of 10 · free checkUntimed

Emergency Preparedness, Incident Investigation, and Response

On a building under construction, what is the longest allowed travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher?

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Full course $149: 300 practice questions, each explained.

Practice to the four blueprint domains with the free 10-question check, explained as you answer it, and see which domain to study first.

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  • 10 questions, untimed
  • Answers explained as you go
  • Scored by domain

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Exam at a glance

Format
200 questions in 240 minutesBook: closed (unconfirmed: assumed from test-center delivery, not read on a bcsp.org page)
Delivery
Pearson test centers (computer-based)
Fee
$300
Retakes
No sooner than six weeks after the last attempt (CHST page)

What it covers

Hazard and Risk Identification and Control36.6%
Emergency Preparedness, Incident Investigation, and Response19.9%
Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Sustainment22.5%
Leadership, Communication, and Training21%

The free 10-question check follows these domains, subject to the available practice questions.

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How it works

  1. Answer

    10 questions, untimed. Check each answer to see why it's right, with a hint where one helps.

  2. See your score

    Your score, broken down by outline domain, with your weakest one named.

  3. Study smarter

    Add your email and exam date for a study plan. Ready for exam pace? The 25-question practice test pauses and saves your place.

The CHST course

Available now · instant access

Learn each CHST blueprint domain, then prove it on a full-length timed practice exam.

  • 4modules of lessonsEvery task on the outline
  • 1full-length timed exams200 questions in 240 minutes each
  • 300practice questionsEach one explained
  • 1week-by-week study planSet to your exam date

Turn a practice answer into a study step. In untimed practice, ask Kick AI about any question you answer, follow up, then see your weakest topics and what to drill next.

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  1. Finding and controlling construction hazards
  2. Emergencies and incident investigation
  3. Building and sustaining a site safety program
  4. Leading, communicating and training crews
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Free CHST study plan

A week-by-week plan from today to your exam, weighted to the published exam outline. We show it here and email you a copy.

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A retake plan after a failed attempt

A retake plan that starts from the areas that cost you points, not from page one.

CHST exam prep FAQ

How long is the free 10-question check?

The free check has 10 practice items, is untimed and takes about 12 minutes. You see the answer and explanation after each item. It is a short study check, rather than a full-length exam simulation.

What does the CHST free check cover?

The check groups practice by the four domains of the CHST blueprint: hazard and risk identification and control, emergency preparedness, incident investigation and response, safety program development, implementation and sustainment, and leadership, communication and training. It is a short study check, not a full exam simulation.

Is the 10-question check free?

Yes. You can start the check and see your score and domain breakdown for free, with no signup or payment.

Where does the practice content come from?

These are original practice questions written to the published blueprint. We never use real or recalled exam items. Treat the results as a starting point for study.

How is the check scored?

Practice items are grouped by the blueprint's four domains, subject to available questions, and weighted to match the published domain weights. This practice percentage helps set study priorities; it does not predict your exam score or certification outcome.

What do I see after finishing?

You see your overall practice score, a domain breakdown and your weakest domain. Use those results alongside the published blueprint to choose topics to revisit.

Do you reproduce the OSHA standards?

No. We cite OSHA 29 CFR 1926 by section number without reproducing its text. Use the current standards when you study.

  1. 01Free CHST check10 questions, untimed, about 12 minutes. Answers explained as you go.Start free
  2. 02Free sample lessonFall protection on a construction site: a full lesson from the course, plus 5 practice questions with explanations.Read the sample
  3. 03CHST course$149. Lessons, timed practice exams and a plan around your exam date.See the plans

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