Supporting Your Career in Safety

This presentation seeks to look at the mentoring relationship from a new perspective rather than the traditionally accepted and oversimplified older to younger, experienced to inexperienced, or manager to employee views. Through an evaluation of the usage of the term mentor in both the canons of professional safety and classic literature, key examples of exemplary […]

Hispanic and Latino foreign-born construction workers in the United States experience higher rates of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace than their native-born peers.

Environmental health and safety (EHS) is a globally interconnected discipline.  The health of benthic species, for example, can ultimately affect human health through bioaccumulation and biomagnification of contaminants up the food chain.  Characterizing the toxicological effects of anthropogenic pollution on ecological receptors helps EHS specialists develop plans for remediating contaminated sites and helps inform industrial policy regulation, providing a cleaner and safer environment for future generations.

The aim of this project is to investigate the photocatalytic activity of ZnO/TiO2 composite films for the gas-phase oxidation of ethanol. Pure TiO2, pure ZnO, and their composites were formulated using a sol-gel synthesis method, and the resulting powders were cast and dried as thin films in a flat plate ultraviolet light-emitting- diode (UV LED reactor).

More than 90,000 technicians are currently employed in the automotive maintenance and repair industry in the United States. Working in automotive shops may expose workers to multiple occupational risks, including noise, vibration, dust, fuel, and exhaust emissions. Air and battery-operated tools are widely used in daily activities. Such instruments generate sound pressure levels above 90 dBA and are known to transmit HAV. In addition, employees are exposed to aerosols from tires, suspension and brake systems, as well as gas and vapor emissions. This study focused on evaluation of exposures to noise, vibration, and total dust in automotive shops.

Like many occupations in the informal economy, the safety and health concerns and challenges among taxi operators are often under-researched. This study sheds light on the hazardous conditions in the taxi industry and provides information that can assist taxi operators and government agencies in implementing appropriate safety measures. Regardless of occupation, every worker should have access to a healthy and safe environment and receive fair treatment and protection.

Patients and health professionals interact frequently and at times urgently with the hospital bed. My research evaluates the usefulness and usability of hospital beds for critical care, medical surgery, and birthing beds. Additionally, my research examines desirable characteristics as well as the ergonomic effectiveness of hospital bed design. Hospital beds are built intending to provide safety, comfort, and mobility for a wide range of patients with various diseases and treatment schedules. It is essential to understand how the design of hospital beds affects patient outcomes and healthcare provider performance using ergonomics and human factors research. Hospital beds are an essential component of the healthcare environment.

Welding, soldering, and brazing workers are a critical part of the US workforce, with over 574, 000 employees in 2020.

Someone once told me, “You can’t change the world.” I took it as a challenge. After witnessing a work-related injury very early in my career, I remember thinking to myself that someone should have done something to prevent that from happening. I then realized I was that someone. Over the last 15 years, I’ve tried […]

Several emerging technologies are impacting the supply chain. World Economic Forum's top 10 emerging technologies include Digital Twin, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, AI, and the Internet of Things. These technologies create both an opportunity to reduce risk and potentially create unanticipated hazards. This session is focused on emerging hazards from Additive Manufacturing and solutions that both manufacturers and users should consider to mitigate occupational safety and health risks. The goal is to enable risk recognition and strengthen risk management of EHS practitioners, thereby creating value for the practitioner and their organizations.

By definition, culture is “the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.” An inclusive culture is one that embraces and celebrates each contributor’s differences – differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. There's a lot of research indicating that inclusive businesses have more highly engaged, motivated, and productive workforces.  This session discusses the critical role of leadership in creating a truly inclusive environment through cultural awareness and cultural competency.

Join Global Vice President of HSE, Paul Hendry, as he charts the complexities of implementing a mental health program throughout a workforce of 60,000.

Travis Kruse, PhD, CSP, CHMM, Sr. Director, Safety & Sustainability Solutions Strategy, Grainger — Organizations are tasked with managing and continuing to improve environmental, health, safety, and sustainability. With synergies and select overlap organizations must “do more with less” and approach the management strategy in a lean, efficient, and effective way.  This session will outline those synergies and share a management system approach to addressing the challenge.

In this session from the 2023 Research & Innovation keynote address, Amy May, Senior Director, Fabrication Quality, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, highlights the successful approaches of both safety professionals and high-performing organizations in ensuring practices are equitable and inclusive in order to maximize safety for workers and stakeholders.

As part of their One Million Lives initiative, Jacobs team members Paul Hendry, Vice President HSE, Fionna O’Donnell, Global HSE Strategy Lead, Chris MacArthur, Mental Health Lead, Amanda Finnegan, Mental Health Lead, Kaitlyn Mammay, Wellbeing Lead, and Rory Mele, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at BHI, spend time discussing the importance of mental health, […]

Jordan Geibig, CHST, GSP, STSC Vice-Chair of BCSP's Emerging Professionals Committee, and Joshua Yates, GSP Emerging Professionals Committee Member, discuss the benefits of the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation, attending a Qualified Academic Program (QAP), and the grants and scholarships offered by the BCSP Foundation.

Paul Zoubek with Zoubek Consulting, LLC and Jason Weatherford with Grainger will be sharing electrical safety insights focused on preventing and mitigating serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

Every organization has unique working at elevated heights risks, circumstances, and options that must be evaluated so that proper controls can be put in place to reduce the potential for serious injuries and fatalities.

William Belongea, Safety Services Program Manager with Master Lock, and Mike Carroll, CSP, CSHO Field Safety Specialist with Grainger will be sharing lockout / tagout insights focused on preventing and mitigating serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

The future safety professional’s role is transforming from a technical and compliance-based manager to an innovative, adaptive servant leader. This Influential Safety leadership initiative is ongoing research conducted by Dr. Harf at L’Oréal NA to create a collaborative learning ecosystem for organizational EHSS professional development, elite management systems, and sustainability.

Considering a career in safety? Learn about Anne Thom's path to safety and who she thinks is right for the field.

Meet La-Tisha Pirtle, Owner/CEO of MonaVation LLC. Learn about her day to day work and what she recommends for anyone interested in safety.

Why do we have to interview? – By far, the biggest factor in failures of job interviewing is directly tied to a lack of preparation. While most people think they can just “wing it,” few are really capable of this level of spontaneous conversation. Preparing for your upcoming interview is at least equally important to what happens DURING the interview. Come learn the 5x5 interview prep model before your next interview!

It is hard to be a top-notch safety pro and still find time to deliver great training. Tired of compliance-based lectures, and begging people to come and pay attention? Well stop working so hard and work smarter, be like the Safety Training Ninja© who uses the tools as a master and slices through training challenges.

Getting everyone within an organization to be on the same safety page is often a challenging and seemingly impossible endeavor. This session will empower and show anyone responsible for safety how to transform their company leaders into champions of the cause. J.A. Rodriguez Jr., CSP, ASP travels the world mentoring leaders, labor, and safety professionals on how to convert their organizations from passive safety program participants into active advocates of a safer workplace. J.A. is the Vice President of Strategic Advancement & Learning Solutions at the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Be prepared to think differently.

Let's talk about the real-world challenges of being a safety professional. There are hard times, there can be burnout, and it will lead some of us to question our career choices. In this presentation, Rachel Walla CSP, CIH, focuses on ways you can overcome those challenges by building on your strengths, cultivating resilience, and growing your career in the process. It starts with finding purpose in your work, discovering your potential, and having fun while you're at it!

Discover the variety of career opportunities and learn about the benefits of credentialing in the exciting field of occupational and environmental health and safety. Our panel of experts shares their stories and career journeys to help you define your path.

Join Bala Siva Srikanth Adivi, Senior Safety Engineer for Kuwait Oil Company and CSP holder as he explains the benefits of the CSP certification on a global level.

Travis Kruse PhD, CSP, CHMM

Join nineteen-year safety veteran, Jose Perez as he reflects on his fruitful career in safety, as well as the benefits of Certification for advancing his career in Safety.

Presented by: Jay Harf, PhD, CSP, CPEA, CSHM, SGE - Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at L'Oréal.

Azza will discuss the benefits of having both certifications, her career path including going from safety to industrial hygiene, her perseverance through several obstacles in order achieve both certifications and all the amazing career opportunities offered from having both certifications.

Join Jason Kunz CIH, CSP, MMOGM - 3M Global Health, Safety, & Sustainability in this interactive session to find out how Dilbert, Jim Collins, and fly fishing will make you a more effective safety and health professional.

Ever wonder if there is another way to design your safety training? In this presentation, you’ll learn about backward design (also called Understanding by Design®) and how it can be applied to safety training topics. We will demonstrate the use of the backward design process for a safety training topic. We will also discuss how to select and design active learning and evaluation techniques that are suitable for training adults. Presented by Morgan Bliss, CIH, CSP - Assistant Professor, Central Washington University.

What is your safety career path? In this dynamic profession, safety leaders come from all different backgrounds and walks of life. In this session, you will learn about the several disciplines in safety, areas where you can specialize, and a day-in-the-life of a safety professional. You will also learn about the various types of certification and the benefits of professional credentialing. Join us in this session to discover the multiple paths that you can explore and how you can continuously improve to supercharge your career in safety. Presented by Colin Brown, PhD, MSOH, CSP, CIH - Professional and Organizational Advancement Manager, BCSP.

Dave West, the Examinations Director at BCSP, explains the basics of certification exams and discusses the processes used for developing, revalidating, and maintaining BCSP’s portfolio of high quality, reliable, and fair certification exams. Presented by David B. West, CSP, ASP, PE, CHMM - BCSP Examinations Director.

This session re-imagines the concept of innovation and offers a new way of delivering it to the point of success. An inspiring story about paint and how a leader’s innovative mindset delivered the gift of worth to a community. The process and importance of questioning assumptions and the pyramid of purpose are introduced as a tool to establish clarity of mission. Innovation. It’s not a thing. It is a mindset. Presented by J.A. Rodriguez Jr., CSP, ASP - Vice President, Strategic Advancement & Learning Solutions, BCSP.

upon which to hone your skills in your entry-level EHS position, and how veteran employees and supervisors can best support the growth and development of emerging EHS professionals. Information presented is based, in-part, upon the experiences of recent graduates early in their careers, supervisors in the field, and collegiate faculty in the safety and occupational health discipline. Presented by Gina T. Chace, BS, MAEd, ASL—Assistant Clinical Professor Keens State College.

People are often ashamed to admit they’ve made a mistake—but human error is unavoidable. The reality of the situation is that simple mistakes can often have serious injury outcomes. Should you focus on helping people prevent making errors in the first place or focus on managing errors with sound systems thinking? Tim will demonstrate how to do both. See why individual, group and systems thinking is needed to effectively prevent injuries and continuously learn from everyday variances in work to avoid serious consequences. Presented by Tim P. Bottorff, CSP, CIT - SafeStart Senior Consultant, Lecturer, Central Washington University and Vice President, Region II ASSP.

In partnership with BCSP Foundation and BCSP, Shirley Parsons, the global leader in HSEQ talent acquisition and management, this webinar focuses on building your virtual interview toolkit. We'll take some time to hone your interview skills and learn to navigate the virtual experience. The Shirley Parson’s professionals, along with BCSP team, will be there to guide you through the unknowns of the virtual interview experience and help you to sharpen your pitch for the employer.

In partnership with BCSP Foundation and BCSP, Shirley Parsons, the global leader in HSEQ talent acquisition and management, offers a “resume tune-up” for career candidates. The tune-up will support your effort to document and persuasively make the case to a future employer through the thoughtful presentation of your experience, credentials and education.