Observed Benefits Clark Const.

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1 Observed Benefits URS % reduction in recordable injuries & illnesses 88% reduction in worker s compensation costs Increased competence in supervisory safety decisions Improved quality of safety inspections & audits Demonstrated commitment to employee professional development Enhanced technical confidence level Improved productivity and profitability on projects Continued professional development Demonstrated commitment to Zero Injuries vision Project Managers achieving STS Certification Executives & Engineers achieving STS Certification 400 Projects: 85% Zero Recordables & 95% Zero Lost Time Observed Benefits Clark Const. Decreasing incident rates Increased involvement in all safety efforts Decreased worker s compensation and general liability Increased overall safety program and OSHA compliance Increased professionalism and safety ownership Increase morale Better client and subcontractor relationships Increased\better marketing capabilities Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Better training and preparation of supervision Met and sustained challenge of zero accidents STS supervisors able to take on additional project safety responsibilities Contributed to support of safety culture and zero accident values Overall better organization 1

2 The utilization of the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) program has provided a path for greater training and retention of safety knowledge, confidence to make safety decisions and actively manage the safety related functions in our daily work execution for our supervision. The STS training, certification and validation process is the single best activity we have implemented for all levels of our supervision and management. Brad Giles, CSP, P.E., STS V.P. EH&S and Security, URS Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST ) Certification OR Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST ) Certification Qualifications Education: Have high school diploma/ged Experience: Have 5 years of health and safety experience with 35% of primary job duties in safety and health Experience can be waived or partially waived if: associate degree or higher in safety (ABET 5 yr; non- ABET 4 yr), associate degree in technical scientific disciplines (2 yr), other fields (Assoc 1 yr Bachelor or Master 2 yr) Competence: Demonstrated through examination 2

3 Examination Computer delivered Available daily at testing centers 4 hour exam with 200 multiple choice questions, covering: Worksite Assessment 34% Hazard Control and Loss Prevention 31% Verification 17% Disaster Planning and Emergency Response 14% Professional Responsibility 4% Counts as 1 year of experience for CSP Recertification period every 5 years 20 points needed Application fee $140* Exam fee $300* Annual Renewal $120* *non-refundable; subject to change without notice Qualifications Education (meet 1 of 3): Have high school diploma/ged AND Qualify as an OSHA-authorized instructor OR Have 40 hours of formal safety training OR Have 3 years of construction experience with 35% of duties in safety Have 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of college credit in safety Hold an associate degree or higher in safety Experience: 3 years construction AND 2 years supervisory (can be concurrent) 3 years construction AND 2 years with 35% of duties in safety 2 years construction AND 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of safety college credit 2 years construction and associate or higher degree in safety 1 year construction AND associate or higher degree in safety (ABET) Competence: Demonstrated through examination Examination Computer delivered Available daily at testing centers 4 hour exam with 200 multiple choice questions, covering: Program Management 29% Worksite Auditing 40% Training 27% Professional Responsibility 4% Counts as 1 year of experience for CSP Recertification period every 5 years 20 points needed Application fee $140* Exam fee $300* Annual Renewal $120* *non-refundable; subject to change without notice 3

4 Associate Safety Professional Designation (ASP ) AND Certified Safety Professional Certification (CSP ) Education Requirement ASP /CSP Minimum Associate in Safety (from an accredited school) Bachelor s in any field (from an accredited school) Academic Requirement 48 points needed for Safety Fundamentals (ASP) Additional 48 points needed for Comprehensive Practice (CSP) Points awarded based on degree type earned + additional experience Eligible for Safety Fundamentals when Academic Requirement met Graduate study counts toward experience Experience Requirement 1 month = 1 unit 4 years minimum Professional Experience Full time position (or part time 900 hrs/yr) Safety is at least 50% of position Must be at professional level (responsible charge) Breadth: safety tasks, hazard types, etc. OHST/CHST count as one year of experience they are stepping stones to the CSP for many 4

5 Recertification Requirements 25 Points Every 5 Years Aligned with CIH and CHMM Application fee $160* Exam fee $350* Annual Renewal $150* *non-refundable; subject to change without notice 10 Categories Practice Membership Service Publishing, presenting, patents Writing exam questions Professional Development Conferences Safety-related courses, seminars, quizzes Continuing Education New Advanced Degree Other Certifications/re-examination Reciprocal Agreements for CSP Certification Waiver of the Safety Fundamentals exam Reciprocal Agreements: Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Singapore Institution of Safety Officers Safety Institute of Australia Waivers: CIH P.E. GSP GSP Requirements Benefits of Becoming a GSP Recognition for being in a path toward the CSP certification. Recognition for the level of preparation for professional safety practice. A waiver of the application fee. A waiver of the Safety Fundamentals examination. A certificate awarding the GSP designation. Applying for the GSP Submit the GSP Application through your program s QAP Coordinator. If you graduated within the program's ABET accredited period, submit the GSP Retroactivity Application forms and official transcripts directly to BCSP. BCSP will send you a GSP package indicating you have been awarded the GSP designation and you may begin using the mark. GSP Time Limit GSPs must sit for and pass the Comprehensive Practice examination within three years of the date on which you become eligible. GSPs may pursue up to two, one-year eligibility extensions. 5

6 Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer (CET) *BCSP acquired January 2012 Qualifications Education: High School degree/ged Experience: 270 Hours of training experience in SH&E field Competence: Demonstrated through examination Instructional Technology exam Must hold SH&E certification as pre-requisite Examination (currently) 2 hour exam with 110 multiple choice questions, covering: Communications and interpersonal skills 21% Assessing training needs 15% Designing and developing training 15% Designing performance evaluations 10% Developing administrative and management plans for courses 6% Implementing training 22% Conducting evaluations and applying results 11% Recertification period every 5 years 17 hours instructional technology 20 hours presentations 100 hours technical or maintain complimentary certification Application fee $140* Exam fee $300* Annual Renewal $120* * non-refundable; subject to change without notice 6

7 Educational Programs 1) Distance Learning Accredited Programs Trinidad Community College AS Findley University BS Oakland University BS/MS 2) Traditional Universities (GSP) 16 ABET Accredited Safety & Health 40 Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental The Future CET fast tracking campaign ASP designation into a stand-alone certification Expanded GSP program (from 16 at 15 universities to 56 programs at 40 universities) esafetysource launched Job Board will continue BCSP will continue to enhance our infrastructure to provide efficiency and meet the needs of our certificants, candidates, BCSP staff, and the safety profession. Thank You 7