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Consider how such an app could be used by frontline workers, and the participation it could encourage in a company. Many organizations do not have access to professional noise measurement devices as well, in which case the app can provide important indication of potential noise issues.

The 2016 BCSP Mentor Honor Roll has been released, recognizing BCSP certificants who encourage their colleagues to pursue safety certification. If you often provide support to new certification applicants and candidates, consider joining the BCSP Mentor Program.

Many great conferences have contributed to safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) practice this year, and there are many more to come.

The beginning of the academic year is a time of renewed responsibilities and exciting opportunities for students in safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) academic programs.

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) has outgrown its current location and will be moving its headquarters from Champaign, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. As the demand for BCSP’s certifications continues to increase, relocation will provide the space and greater visibility needed for BCSP to continue to grow well into the future.

The 2016 conference season is well underway and BCSP certificants who attend safety conferences can earn Recertification Points. Get credit for continuing your education by recording your activities using the Certification Management System’s Recertification tools.

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) offers a variety of certifications that both provide safety practitioners a way to emphasize their expertise and which support organizations’ efforts to ensure competency among employees who share responsibility for safety.

The first day of summer is fast approaching and it is time to plan the prevention of heat-related illness. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides free safety information and resources to support workplace safety when temperatures rise.

The National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) added a new and significant requirement in the 2016 bill- that all professional credentials approved for reimbursement by the Department of Defense must be accredited by a qualified third-party accrediting body. BCSP is dedicated to supporting service members during this change.

OSHA sets goal to reach 5 million workers as part of the third annual National Safety Stand-Down.