014 New OH&S Certifications - BCRSP Chair, Paul Andre

No Harm Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode of the No Harm Health and Safety Podcast, host Marvin Polis talks to Paul Andre, the Governing Board Chair of the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSA). They chat about upcoming changes to the CRSP certification, as well as a new certification - Canadian Registered Safety Technologist (CRST). It is anticipated that the first intake of applicants for the CRST certification will commence in late 2018, and the first CRST examination will be scheduled for 2019. They also talk about how certifications are important for your career and how these certifications can benefit your employer. BCRSP is a federally incorporated self-regulating, self-governing, ISO 17024 accredited and ISO 9001 certified organization established in 1976. The BCRSP sets certification standards for occupational health and safety professionals. The BCRSP grants the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® credential to individuals who successfully complete the certification process through application assessment, interview, and examination. The Board governs its certificants in order that the public interest may be served and protected. You can learn more at BCRSP.ca. No Harm is the health and safety podcast for HSE professionals. We explore issues and initiatives to help you sharpen your professional skills and better understand emerging issues. The No Harm Podcast is hosted by Marvin Polis of Stimulant Strategies and Productions, a veteran producer of HSE video productions and publications for municipalities and corporations. Marvin talks to guests who share your passion for safety at work and beyond. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud or the podcast app on your mobile device. Just search for: No Harm Podcast. You can connect with Marvin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-polis-b6392544 and learn more about Stimulant at www.stimulant.ca . Please leave comments and suggestions for future episodes. We love your feedback! All the best, everyone. And stay safe.