With 2020 underway, it’s important to look back at the most cited workplace safety violations of 2019 according to OSHA, and focus on how we can improve workplace safety in the new year.
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OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations of 2019
How Do I Get a Job in Health and Safety?There Are Multiple Ways to Begin a Career in Safety
There Are Multiple Ways to Begin a Career in Safety
In many fields, beginning a career is pretty simple. You go to school, get a degree, and join the workforce in your chosen field. However, there are many different ways in which people enter the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) field.
Support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce ActAdvocate for Funding for Certification
Advocate for Funding for Certification
The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act will, among other things, add professional certification to 529 savings plans.
BCSP Foundation Supports 37 SH&E Students With Well-Deserved ScholarshipsScholarships, Grants Invest in Future Safety Professionals
Scholarships, Grants Invest in Future Safety Professionals
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) Foundation provided 37 determined safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) students with $5,000 each to support their continued dedication to the development of their knowledge and the improvement of safety practice.
In addition to providing SH&E students with scholarships, the Foundation invests in research that promises to advance safety, including master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
BCSP Improves Application Process for Non-U.S. Degree HoldersA Change Has Been Made to the Non-U.S. Degree Policy
A Change Has Been Made to the Non-U.S. Degree Policy
Beginning on February 3, 2020, non-U.S. degree holders who wish to apply for the Associate Safety Professional® (ASP®) and Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) certifications may upload their academic records directly to BCSP during the application process.
SH&E Conferences in 2020Conferences BCSP is Attending this Year
Conferences BCSP is Attending this Year
Will you be attending any of the conferences mentioned in this article? If so, come visit us!
Holiday Employment Rate May Lead to Increased HazardsAn Increase in Seasonal Workers Presents New Occupational Hazards
An Increase in Seasonal Workers Presents New Occupational Hazards
In 2016, retail workers experienced a combined injury and illness rate higher than the construction industry.
CSP examCORE and examCORE Connect Coming Soon
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ (BCSP) CSP examCORE and examCORE Connect pre-exam training is scheduled for release before the new year, 2020!
Update Your CIT Digital BadgeYour CIT Digital Badge May Need a Manual Update
Your CIT Digital Badge May Need a Manual Update
On September 30, the Certified Environmental, Safety, and Health (CET) certification became the Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) certification. Your CET digital badge should have automatically switched to the CIT digital badge in the BCSP Directory, but we have...
Tips for Safe Wintertime DrivingDon't Let a Snowy Road Turn You Into a Grinch!
Don't Let a Snowy Road Turn You Into a Grinch!
Follow these tips to make sure you’re safe on snowy roads!