BCSP News

The BCSP Foundation looks forward to continuing to provide support to young, aspiring SH&E professionals pursuing higher education, essential to effectively attaining a rewarding, lucrative future in safety. This support acknowledges that young safety professionals will be the reason for safety innovation and improvements, that they will be the reason for reduction in workplace fatalities and injuries, and we must continue to invest in the future of safety.

Thousands of organizations participate each year in Safe + Sound Week, organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Will you take the pledge to be part of this year’s event from Aug. 7-13?

As with all hazards, employers have a duty of care to protect their employees from the dangers of heat exposure. To do that successfully, ensure you are familiar with these terms.

You likely already know ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. So what exactly does that mean? It’s a new paradigm through which companies are being asked to view their priorities. It’s a different way of thinking about business, a more human-centered approach as opposed to one focused solely on the bottom line.

How do you go about improving safety culture? For Erika Winning, CSP, CIT, CHMM, it starts with building relationships. More than simply spouting regulations, you must be able to articulate what you need people to do, why you need them to do it, and what’s in it for them.

As you seek to advance professionally and move higher up the organizational structure, certification becomes increasingly important. It is a way to differentiate yourself from other candidates and to demonstrate your dedication and expertise to your employer or other potential employers.