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Second Quarter 2024

Message from the President of the Board

Ashok Garlapati, CSP, QEP, CFIOSH, FASSP

BCSP’s well-established and ambitious vision is “a safer world through safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) leadership.” As an organization, we are truly focused on the global nature of that vision. We also recognize other SH&E organizations around the world share our aspiration and that, through the synergy of our efforts, we can always achieve more together than we can separately.

For that reason, BCSP is pleased to build and maintain a variety of mutually beneficial and collaborative relationships. Some of these agreements formally recognize the value and harmony of various certifications. Some outline plans to provide support for one another and aim to share resources. All of them seek to advance safety practice across the globe by working together.

Most recently, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Safety Engineers Association (SEA) based in India. It is one of numerous MOUs and partnership agreements into which BCSP has entered with organizations around the world and the latest in the region known as India, the Middle East, and Africa (IMEA). Others in this group over the past several years include the Society of Engineers – UAE, the Jordan Engineers Association, and the Kuwait Society of Engineers.

As an SH&E professional located in the IMEA region, I am energized by this growth. Through relationships like these, we are better able to develop leaders in SH&E practice worldwide and introduce our certifications to current and potential practitioners from various regional and cultural backgrounds.

BCSP also works alongside other leading safety bodies around the world as a member of the International Network of Safety & Health Professional Organisations (INSHPO), helping to shape the SH&E profession globally.

There is a true synergy created when we come together in pursuit of a common goal. We witnessed it firsthand in May when our second Global Learning Summit attracted more than 4,400 registrants from 55 countries to network and learn from one another. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, our more than 100 SH&E subject matter experts who presented sessions, and everyone who attended and made it another valuable event.

Coming off that success, BCSP remains focused on continuing to provide growth opportunities and resources for safety professionals everywhere.

We just launched Mentor Connect, our new online platform for connecting mentors and mentees in the SH&E space. We regularly add new and relevant content to The Hub to assist with the work you do each day. And we continue to enhance our Group Management platform to help companies enhance their safety culture through certification.

We hope you enjoy reading about each of those initiatives and more below. Thank you for coming alongside us and sharing our vision.

BCSP Board of Directors

President

Ashok Garlapati, CSP, QEP, CFIOSH, FASSP

Vice President

Bruce D. Hollcroft, CSP, ARM, CHMM

Treasurer

Jay R. Harf, PhD, CSP

Past President

Bruce K. Lyon, CSP, SMS, P.E., ARM, CHMM, FASSP

CEO, Secretary

Christy Uden, CAE, IOM

Directors

Gary W. Clevenger, CSP, CRIS, RRE

Teresa A. Cole, CSP, CHMM

Mary Hjorth, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Daniel G. Hopwood, MPH, CSP, SMS, ARM

Patricia A. Kagerer, CSP, ARM, CPCU, CRIS

Sarah Long Sparks, CSP, SMS

Donald A. Robinson, PhD, CSP, P.E., ARM-E

Mike Sutton, CFRE, CFRM

Recognizing Growing Certification Champions

BCSP's Certification Champions program honors organizations that invest in their safety cultures and employees through certification. Champions are recognized by level based on the number of credentials held within their organizations—Sapphire (5-24), Ruby (25-49), Emerald (50-99), and Diamond (100+)—and earn a wide array of benefits. Learn how BCSP can help you grow your safety culture by visiting the Workplace Safety and Certification page at BCSP.ORG.

BCSP is proud to recognize the following organizations that have attained the Ruby level or higher in the Certification Champions program for the first time this quarter (as of June 13).

Emerald (50-99)

Carpenters International Training Fund

Eldeco, Inc.

Ruby (25-49)

Buckeye Partners, L.P.

Bernards

View All BCSP Certification Champions

GLS Attracts Thousands for Affordable, Accessible Professional Development

"The GLS was fantastic. There were so many different topics from which to choose and each session was very informative. These types of learning opportunities are imperative for Safety Professionals to refresh and improve."

– Lori Matthews, GLS Attendee

BCSP held the second biennial Global Learning Summit (GLS) from May 7-9, drawing speakers and participants from around the world to network and share knowledge virtually.

More than 4,400 registrants signed up for the event at a cost of just $25. They received access to more than 100 presentations from leading safety, health, and environmental professionals, spanning a range of important topics in today’s rapidly-evolving landscape.

"One of the highlights of the summit was the focus on futuristics technology in SH&E. The event featured presentations on the latest technological advancements in the field, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. These presentations provided attendees with insights into how these technologies can be used to improve safety and health in the workplace."

– Bhaumik Amin, GLS Attendee

Listen and Learn from Safety on Location

The role of safety is highly visible in some industries. In others, it may not seem so obvious. But in some form or fashion, safety is everywhere.

Join BCSP CEO Christy Uden for our Safety on Location podcast as she visits inspiring safety professionals to learn why they do what they do, how they build their safety cultures, and just what that looks like in their unique settings.

Listen Now!

Share Your Safety Stories with Us

We want to tell your safety story. Whether it's a personal story of how you became involved with the safety profession, or a proud company safety moment, we want to hear from you!

If you have an interesting story to share, please contact safetystories@bcsp.org and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Your story could be featured on the BCSP social media channels, a promotional video, or many other avenues.

Looking For a New Career or Your Next Superstar Employee?

The BCSP Career Center connects job seekers with prospective employers in the safety, health, and environmental industry at no cost!

Posting open positions for companies looking to hire individuals who hold our credentials is also free. This site is your direct route to qualified individuals!

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BCSP Launches New Platform for Mentorship

Apply to Join as a Mentor or Mentee

This spring BCSP launched an exciting online platform to connect safety, health, and environmental professionals in mentoring partnerships. Mentor Connect enhances the ability for mentors and mentees to share insights and experiences, helping to shape individual careers and the profession as a whole.

Mentor Connect:

Offers mentors and mentees an online platform dedicated to mentoring.
Provides prospective mentors guidance on best practices.
Includes user profiles and a dashboard focused on fostering connection.
Provides an easy-to-use calendar to plan virtual or in-person meetings.

A good mentoring relationship offers value to both the mentor and the mentee, providing the opportunity for both parties to share and grow. Mentor Connect seeks to foster relationships that promote personal development within the confines of a mutually beneficial environment of trust.

Share your knowledge or learn from experienced professionals by applying to join Mentor Connect.

Apply Today

BCSP Recognizes 2024 Award Recipients

BCSP presented its annual awards in a ceremony that aired in May at the Global Learning Summit and on YouTube Premiere. You can view the ceremony on-demand below.

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM, FASSP

2024 Awards of Excellence

Tim Page-Bottorff, MS, CSP, CIT (CSP Award of Excellence)
Veera Kumar Mohan, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, SMS (CIT Award of Excellence*)

*Inaugural recipient of the CIT Award of Excellence

More on Our Award Recipients

Scholarship Central

Each year, BCSP funds scholarships to outstanding safety, health, and environmental students through the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF) and the Association of General Contractors (AGC) of America. Congratulations to these deserving recipients of the 2024 scholarships.

Brie Birkenbuel

AIHF BCSP Scholarship

Montana Technological University

Molly Murphy

AIHF BCSP Scholarship

Colorado State University

Owen Lipscomb

AGC BCSP Scholarship

Auburn University

My Big Safety Challenge Season 3 Available Now

BCSP and Dale Carnegie bring you more captivating stories and advice from experienced safety professionals who have navigated real-life obstacles.

Season 3 of the My Big Safety Challenge podcast launched this spring. DC Master Trainer Dr. Merle Heckman returns this season, joined by co-host Jason Kunz, CSP, CIH, former Global EHS Team Lead at 3M and keynote speaker.

Subscribe to My Big Safety Challenge or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to My Big Safety Challenge

Prep for Your Exam!

BCSP offers exam training, both online and in-person, through BCSP examCORE*. Visit examCORE.ORG for more information.

Online trainings include: CSP, ASP + CSP Connect, SMS, ASP, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, and CIT. In-person training is currently available for the STS and STSC with more to come.

*To ensure impartiality, BCSP utilizes subject-matter experts for the development of the examCORE program and products who are independent from the certification examination development process.

Assess Your Knowledge

BCSP also offers Self-Assessments to help you determine your knowledge level in each subject area of an exam. Utilize the Self-Assessments to evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, and test-taking pace and plan your studying accordingly.

Unauthorized Use of Our Credentials

BCSP pursues cases of individuals claiming to hold our credentials without permission. We pursue those cases in which there is clear evidence of the unauthorized use and the individual has a clear responsibility, control, or knowledge of the use. Evidence may be a business card, resume, letter, website, or other publication.

Report Unauthorized Use

Find Unauthorized Use on the Credential Directory

Present on Behalf of BCSP!

Presentations on safety certification can be done for recertification credit! BCSP has many resources available for certificants to use during presentations, including pre-made PowerPoints, technical reports, and videos.

These resources can be found on our Presentations and Outreach webpage.

Become a BCSP Webinar Presenter

Do you have wisdom or best practices to share? Valuable insights to reveal? BCSP Webinars wants you as a presenter.

To express interest in presenting, please view and complete the Webinar Presenter Interest Form. List your areas of expertise and submit the form for consideration.

If you have further questions, please contact webinars@bcsp.org.

The Latest from The Hub

If you haven't yet visited The Hub, what are you waiting for? With hundreds of resources in an array of formats, The Hub was designed to help you with the critical work you do each day.

Some of the latest additions to include ...

Frontline Construction Toolkit
Dale Carnegie Principles
How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace

From the frontline worker to the senior executive, The Hub has something to offer. Visit BCSPHUB.COM to check it out today.

Users with a BCSP profile can log in to view content using their credentials, while new users can sign up for a free account.

Updated CIT Exam Out Now, CHST Update Coming Soon

Attention, candidates for BCSP's Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (OHST) exams:

BCSP released an updated version of the CIT exam July 1, while an updated version of the CHST exam will be released August 1.

New blueprints for each BCSP certification exam are created as part of the revalidation process every five (5) years or more often, if necessary. The new blueprints reflect the consensus of the profession as to the knowledge and skills a minimally qualified candidate must possess to be deemed competent.

Exam blueprints for the updated CIT and CHST exams, along with a pre-release summary of the changes to the CHST, are available on each certification's webpage at BCSP.ORG.

View Updated CIT Blueprint

View Updated CHST Blueprint

Share Events With Us

Have an upcoming job fair, conference, or chapter meeting that you would like to share with readers? Would you like to invite a BCSP representative to attend an event? We would like to hear about it!

Submit information on upcoming events using our new Event Request Form.

Current Changes Index

Over the course of the year, a range of policy changes, procedure updates, and other modifications occur. We want to make everyone aware of these changes on a regular basis, as well as keep an archive of the announcements.

Visit the Current Changes Index page on our website to find the most up-to-date policy and procedure information.

This year’s Safe + Sound campaign from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set for August 12-18, encouraging organizations to recognize their safety successes, to start a new safety program, or to analyze an existing one.

As BCSP credential holders, we know you are on the front lines and have many success stories to celebrate. We encourage you to use #SafeAndSoundAtWork to share those stories on social media.

We also know workplace challenges are ever-evolving, and potential new hazards are constantly developing. Safety plans and procedures should always be adaptable to face new threats, but Safe + Sound Week offers a dedicated week as a reminder to keep those plans up to date.

For more information on participating in Safe + Sound Week, visit OSHA.gov/safeandsoundweek.