I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
September 26, 2003, BCSP
September 13, 2004, Alliance Addendum signed with CCHEST
Date Renewed
July 12, 2006
Overview
Through the Alliance, OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST are using their collective expertise to help enhance
safety professionals' education and professional expertise and promote the value of increasing
safety competency in the workplace. OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST are encouraging safety and health
professionals to continue to strive for enhanced knowledge of workplace safety and health programs,
processes, and regulations by providing information and guidance regarding the value of safety and
health professionalism and accredited certifications. In addition, the groups are educating
individuals on how to achieve accredited certifications, such as the Certified Safety Professional
(CSP) offered by BCSP and the Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction
Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) offered by CCHEST.
Implementation Team Members
| OSHA |
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Stew Burkhammer
Bob Curtis
Sandra Khan |
Office of Construction Services
Salt Lake Technical Center (SLTC)
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA) |
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| BCSP |
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Roger Brauer
Thomas Bresnahan |
Executive Director
President |
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| CCHEST |
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| Adrian Hertog |
President |
Evaluation Period
September 26, 2005 - September 25, 2006
II. Implementation Team Meetings
February 8, 2006
July 12, 2006 |
Implementation Team Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Implementation Team Meeting, Washington, D.C. |
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular
contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goal
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop job performance metrics for safety and health
professionals and to develop safety curricula.
During the reporting period the OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST implementation team did not address this
Alliance goal.
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Work with OSHA to develop materials and programs to promote the awareness of and the value and
benefits of achieving safety and health certifications and to provide expertise in developing ways
of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and
OSHA’s, BCSP’s and CCHEST’s Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
Products
Certified Safety Professional and the Value of Certification Fact Sheet
Through the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance, BCSP developed the Certified Safety Professional and the
Value of Certification Fact Sheet. The fact sheet discusses the value of professional certification,
including the benefits to employers, salaries, professionalism, and accreditation. The fact sheet is
posted on the BCSP Web site and OSHA links to from the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on the
Agency’s Web site.
Career Paths in Safety
Through the Alliance, BCSP and CCHEST developed a brochure, "Career Paths in Safety," that includes
information on education, experience needed and the types of professional certification. OSHA, BCSP,
and CCHEST representatives are distributing the brochure during presentations at safety and
health-related events including, the National Safety Congress and Expo, Construction Safety
Conference, and Associated General Contractors Conference. The fact sheet is posted on BCSP’s Web
site and OSHA links to it from the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on the Agency’s Web site.
BCSP Database of Safety and Related Academic Programs in the United States
BCSP continues to update its database on academic programs in the United States that includes a list
of approximately 800 academic programs in safety and allied fields of study at accredited United
States colleges and universities. The database is posted on BCSP’s Web site and has a search engine
for locating programs by state, academic program level and subject area. OSHA links to the database
from the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on the Agency’s Web site.
Print and Electronic Media
Articles about the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance have appeared in a number of print and online
publications, including: Community Dispatch, Environmental Resource Center, BNA Occupational Safety
and Health Reporter, U.S. Newswire, OSHA’s News Releases and QuickTakes, and the BCSP Newsletter.
For more information on the articles, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in this report.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events to disseminate OSHA,
BCSP and CCHEST developed information on safety and health certification.
Events
Safety in Action Conference, Melbourne, Australia, May 16-18, 2006
On May 17, 2006, Dr. Roger Brauer, Executive Director, BCSP gave a presentation on the value of
certification and provided information on the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance to over 100
international attendees at the Safety in Action Conference in Melbourne, Australia.
OSHA Construction Update
Stew Burkhammer, Director, Office of Construction Services, Directorate of Construction, USDOL-OSHA
gave several presentations during the reporting period that included information on the OSHA and
BCSP/CCHEST Alliance and distributed the Alliance-developed fact sheet, Certified Safety
Professional and the Value of Certification and the brochure, Career Paths in Safety, at the
following conferences and events:
- Construction Safety Conference
- Dival/Region II Safety Summit
- National Asphalt Pavement Association Annual Meeting
- IBEW Training and Education Conference
- Associated General Contractors Conference
- The Washington Group Safety Summit
Products
OSHA and BCSP AND CCHEST Alliance Web page
The OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site continues to be updated and
includes the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance agreement, the Alliance renewal agreement, news releases,
and milestones and successes. This Web page is kept up-to-date on a regular basis.
BCSP and OSHA Alliance Web page
BCSP created a BCSP and OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization’s Web site that includes the
goals of the Alliance, links to the Alliance agreement, news releases, OSHA, BCSP/CCHEST Alliance
Web page, and a slide presentation, "Certified Safety Professional," that can be used by OSHA
representatives and others when giving speeches on the value of certification.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
safety and health certification through outreach by BCSP and CCHEST or OSHA developed materials,
workshops, seminars, and lectures.
Events
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Chapter Meetings
BCSP and CCHEST representative, Dr. Roger Brauer, Executive Director, BCSP gave presentations on
safety and health certification and the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance during the several ASSE
Chapter meetings.
2006 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, April 30-May 6, 2006
Through the Alliance, BCSP and CCHEST helped to support and promote 2006 NAOSH Week, which was held
April 30-May 6, 2006. NAOSH Week is sponsored by ASSE, another Alliance Program participant, and the
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). Linda Tapp, Director, BCSP represented the board at
the Week’s kick-off event, May 1, 2006 at the Department of Labor. The event included remarks by
OSHA’s Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. and representatives from ASSE and CSSE.
- Work with other Alliance participants on safety and health certification issues.
During the reporting period the OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST implementation team did not address this
Alliance goal.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health
certification and publicize the results.
During the reporting period the OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST implementation team did not address this
Alliance goal.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and
health certification and professionalism.
During the reporting period the OSHA, BCSP and CCHEST implementation team did not address this
Alliance goal.
- Executive Summary
During this reporting period, the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance agreement was renewed for two years.
The organizations agreed to continue focusing on encouraging safety and health professionals to
strive for enhanced knowledge of workplace safety and health programs, processes, and regulations by
providing information and guidance regarding the value of safety and health professionalism and
accredited certifications.
In addition, the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance implementation team completed a number of successful
projects that advanced safety and health accredited certifications and promoted the Alliance
Program, including:
- Developed the brochure, "Career Paths in Safety," that has information on the education and
experience needed and the types of safety certifications available to individuals interested in a
career in safety. BCSP provides copies of the brochure to OSHA for distribution during conferences
and meetings.
- Developed the fact sheet, "The CSP and the Value of Certification," that includes information on
benefits to employers, salaries, professionalism and accreditation. BCSP also provides copies of the
fact sheet to OSHA for distribution during conferences and meetings.
- BCSP worked with other Alliance Program participants to promote workplace safety and health issues
through supporting and promoting the 2006 NAOSH Week, which is sponsored by ASSE and CSSE. The 2006
Week was held April 30 – May 6, and Linda Tapp, Director, BCSP, attended its kick-off event at the
Department of Labor on May 1, 2006.
- Dr. Roger Brauer gave several presentations on the value of certification that included the
information on the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance to ASSE Chapters through-out the United States.
- Stew Burkhammer, Director, Office of Construction Services, Directorate of Construction,
USDOL-OSHA gave several presentations that included information on the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance
and distributed the Alliance-developed fact sheet, Certified Safety Professional and the Value of
Certification and the brochure, Career Paths in Safety, at a number of conferences and events
including the Construction Safety Conference, the Dival/Region II Safety Summit, and the National
Asphalt Pavement Association Annual Meeting.
- BCSP developed a BCSP and OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization’s Web site that includes
links to the Alliance agreement, renewal agreement, and the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page
on OSHA’s Web site.
- The OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on the Agency’s Web site features links to related
documents, information of the Alliance’s activities and events, and milestones and successes
including the BCSP and CCHEST Database of Safety and Related Academic Programs in the United States,
and BCSP publications; Career Paths in Safety, Value of Certification Fact Sheet and the Career
Guide to the Safety Profession.
- Dr. Roger Brauer gave a presentation on the value of certification and provided information on the
OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance at the Safety in Action Conference, May 16-18, 2006 in Melbourne,
Australia.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
October 5, 2005: PASMA Professional Development
Conference
San Diego, California
Speaker: Dr. Roger Brauer |
Data not available |
February 1, 2006: BCSP supports NAOSH Week
BCSP News Release |
Data not available |
April 3-4, 2006: Construction Safety Conference
Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
450 |
April 10, 2006: 3M Safety and Health North America
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Speaker: Roger Brauer |
100 |
April 24, 2006: IBEW Training and Education
Conference
Newport Beach, California
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
250 |
April 30, 2006: National Floor Safety Inst. Leaders
Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: Roger Brauer |
8 |
June 2006: Update BCSP and CCHEST Alliance with OSHA
BCSP Newsletter |
930 |
May 17, 2006: Safety in Action Congress
Melbourne, Australia
Speaker: Dr. Roger Brauer |
100 |
June 11, 2006: ASSE-Professional Development Course
Seattle, Washington
Speaker: Dr. Roger Brauer |
50 |
June 13, 2006: ASSE Professional Development Course
Seattle, Washington
Speaker: Roger Brauer |
70 |
June 20, 2006: Dival/Region II Safety Summit
Buffalo, New York
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
480 |
July 12, 2006: OSHA Renews Alliance with Board of
Certified Safety Professionals, Certification Council
OSHA News Release |
60 News Services |
July 13, 2006: OSHA Renews Alliance with Board of
Certified Safety Professionals, Certification Council
Community Dispatch |
Data not available |
July 16, 2006: National Asphalt Pavement Association
Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
158 |
July 17, 2006: OSHA Renews Alliance with Board of
Certified Safety Professionals
Environmental Resource Center |
Data not available |
July 20, 2006: OSHA Renews Certification Alliance
BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter |
Data not available |
July 20, 2006: Three National Alliances Renewed
Alliance
OK Safety |
Data not available |
July 20, 2006: Associated General Contractors
Conference
Denver, Colorado
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
125 |
July 25, 2006: The Washington Group Safety Summit
Boise, Idaho
Speaker: Stew Burkhammer |
280 |
July 27, 2006: BCSP and CCHEST Renew Alliance
Agreement with OSHA
BCSP News Release |
70 |
| OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page on OSHA’s Web
site |
5,230 |
| TOTAL |
8,251 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
In the upcoming year, the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance will continue to promote OSHA’s Alliance
Program and compliance assistance resources to BCSP and CCHEST members and others in the safety and
health profession. The Alliance implementation team members will continue to update the Alliances
Web page on the Agency’s Web site and the BCSP and OSHA Alliance Web page on BCSP’s Web site. In
addition, CCHEST will develop an Alliance Web page for the organization’s Web site.
Representatives from the Alliance Implementation Team will also continue to promote safety and
health certification and professionalism through speaking and exhibiting opportunities at national,
regional, local and company conferences, schools and other safety related events, including the
National Safety Congress, American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference, and ASSE Professional
Development Conference. In addition, BCSP will conduct meetings with governmental and private sector
organizations to discuss the value of certifications. The OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance will also
join with other Alliance Program participants in supporting the 2007 NAOSH Week, May 6-12, 2007,
which is sponsored by the ASSE and supported by numerous other Alliance Program participants.
In addition, the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance will work with the Washington Group International,
another Alliance Program participant, to develop a case study on the successful implementation and
impact of the organization’s STS Certification Program.
Finally, BCSP and CCHEST will recognize the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance in career publications
printed and distributed by BCSP and CCHEST.
Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances
with input from Roger Brauer, Executive Director and Heather Murphy, Manager of Communication and
Marketing BCSP, December 3, 2006.
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