r/SafetyProfessionals 7d ago

USA How many passed asp with just pocket prep?

I have 5 years experience 3 years military and 2 at a small survey business. Pocket prep has been very easy so far after going over 400 or so of the questions. How similar is the exam to pocket prep and how likely am I to pass with only pocket prep studying?

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u/Background-Fly7484 7d ago

I used other resources in addition to that. I passed after my third time.

It's also based on experience, so if you have a lot of experience and safety then you're studying might be less. I had about 3.5 years of experience when I took the exam.

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u/Machohoncho 7d ago

What other resources did you use? Any good YouTube lessons or online courses you’d recommend?

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u/Background-Fly7484 7d ago

I used the bcsp exam core. It's pretty expensive but there's so many topics that I thought it would be best to get it.

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u/Interesting_Grape815 7d ago

I used pocket prep and Dave Yates Safety Guide Book along with the internet.

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u/nismov2 7d ago

Used pocket prep and John Newquist video and passed the ASP/CSP first try back to back. I have 9 years in hazmat management and lab safety.

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u/Nezshor505 7d ago

Pocket prep is great. I think almost everyone on here that has passed has mentioned that they used it, including myself. But I’d definitely find another resource to round out your studying. If you can get the Yates book, I’d highly recommend it. If not try the Newquist videos. I think he has a facebook group where you can get questions from as well.

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u/Machohoncho 7d ago

I’m getting into the Yates book now.

I’ll hit up the newquist videos at a later time.

I appreciate the input!

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u/69Ben64 7d ago

Make sure you get 4th ed

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u/Machohoncho 7d ago

Good catch. I have third edition.

Any idea where I could download 4th for free by chance? I got 3rd from another post in this sub.

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u/bodhiAP 7d ago

Just go for the CSP. I had 5 years experience did a class and pocket prep. Could have just done pocket prep. I passed did my CSP 6months later with only pocket prep and passed.

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u/Physical_Plate_110 7d ago

Similar background as you when I took the ASP/CSP. Only studied from the PocketPrep and passed both. 

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u/SafetyGuy2020 6d ago

I passed the CSP with like 3 total hours in PocketPrep, highly recommend it.