BCSP Viewpoints

“To be the best safety pro you can be, you must be willing to expand your horizons and learn from all the good things happening in the world."

“Before FY 2025, Machine Guarding accounted for more than 1,500 OSHA citations a year over the past decade, and the agency estimates that around 18,000 severe injuries occur each year because of inadequate or missing guards.”

“By thoughtfully organizing the content and delivery, you can create accessible and engaging virtual training sessions to educate your workers on safe practices.”

“Safety pros have a critical role to play in protecting people today and shaping the technologies that will drive our tomorrow.”

“Good leadership – accounting for the safety of all – is evident through outwardly supporting, recognizing and rewarding safety performance.”

“Because the value of safety often needs to be communicated in terms of money, time and productivity, safety pros must also learn how to build effective business cases for safety.”

“Now is the time to look outside the walls of our facilities and help our suppliers advance safety,” and “ensure our communities are resilient and protected against the migration of chemical spills and explosions.”

Colin Brown shares things to keep in mind as you conduct your search, identify candidates and navigate the hiring process.

“The future of safety requires incoming professionals with both technical capability and the soft skills to work with others and communicate the proper message,” says Dave West from BCSP.

“As you approach an exam, proper preparation will be key to your success,” says Angela Giotto from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.