Alphabet Soup: The ABC’s of EHS Professional Designations

1. Alphabet Soup: The ABC’s of EHS Professional Designations

2. What is a Designation?

3. What is a Designation? • “a nomination or appointment”

4. What is a Designation? • “a nomination or appointment” • “something that designates, such as a name or distinctive mark”

7. What is a Designation? • A process in which a person proves that they have the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job

8. What is a Designation? • A process in which a person proves that they have the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job • The proof comes in the form of a certificate earned by passing an exam that is accredited by an organization or association

9. What is a Designation? • A process in which a person proves that they have the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job • The proof comes in the form of a certificate earned by passing an exam that is accredited by an organization or association • Monitors and upholds prescribed standards for the particular industry involved

10. What’s Available? • ACTAR • AEM • AIHA • AOEE • AOES • ASHM • ASP • ASSE • BCEE • BCPE (CPE) • CAOHC • CEM • CEP • CET • CFM • CHFP • CHMM • CHNP • CHSC • CHST

11. What’s Available? • CIE • CIH • CLCS • CPE • CPEA • CPMM • CPSHA • CRM • CRSP • CSHM • CSP • CTDP • CTP • CUSP • CUXP • EPI • FMP • GSP • HMMT • IEA

12. What’s Available? • OHST • QEP • STS • SWANA

13. What To Do? • There are many professional designations.  • It would take several working lifetimes to qualify for them all, so you must be strategic in your choice.  • You must develop some idea of your intended field of work five or ten years in the future, and begin to gain relevant work experience in that area.

14. Certification vs. Certificate

15. Certification vs. Certificate

16. Certification vs. Certificate

17. Certification vs. Certificate

18. The Process

26. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway?

27. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • In some careers, a designation is required

28. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • In some careers, a designation is required • Good way to document your knowledge, skills, and abilities

29. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • In some careers, a designation is required • Good way to document your knowledge, skills, and abilities • Gain a competitive edge

30. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • In some careers, a designation is required • Good way to document your knowledge, skills, and abilities • Gain a competitive edge • Can signify exceptional competence

31. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • In some careers, a designation is required • Good way to document your knowledge, skills, and abilities • Gain a competitive edge • Can signify exceptional competence • Offers tangible and intangible benefits, which may include a salary increase or additional responsibilities

32. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • Increased confidence and credibility

33. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • Increased confidence and credibility • Proof that you could set a goal and fulfill the requirements necessary for attaining it

34. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • Increased confidence and credibility • Proof that you could set a goal and fulfill the requirements necessary for attaining it • Align yourself with the best in the industry

35. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • Increased confidence and credibility • Proof that you could set a goal and fulfill the requirements necessary for attaining it • Align yourself with the best in the industry • More recognition from prospective employers -mobility

36. Why Bother Getting A Designation Anyway? • It signals to your employer and your colleagues/clients that you are committed to professional growth in the field of occupational health, safety & environment by keeping your knowledge and skills current to better your organization's EHS function and its success

37. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

38. Qualifying for the CRSP • A CRSP is an individual who has met the requirements for registration established by the Governing Board • A CRSP applies broad based safety knowledge to develop systems that will achieve optimum control over hazards and exposures detrimental to people, equipment, material and the environment • A CRSP is dedicated to the principles of loss control, accident prevention and environmental protection as demonstrated by their daily activities

39. Eligibility • As of January 1, 2009, have successfully completed either a one (1) year OHS college or university certificate or diploma program, OR a two (2) year non-OHS college or university program. Candidates already having a college diploma or university degree(in any discipline) are not affected by this change. • Have had three years of continuous OHS experience immediately prior to making application, and • Be currently employed greater than 50% (minimum 900 hours in a year) in a OHS practitioners role.

40. Examinations • The closed book, 3½ -hour multiple choice examination is scheduled in May and October • A candidate who does not pass the first writing of the examination is permitted up to three rewrites in the two year period after the first unsuccessful writing.

41. Syllabus • General knowledge in the following areas will assist you in obtaining your CRSP designation: • Accident Theory • Environmental Practices • Ergonomics • Fire Prevention and Protection • Health Promotion • HSE Auditing • Law and Ethics • Occupational Health Safety and Environment Systems • Occupational Hygiene • Risk Management • Safety Techniques and Technology

42. Maintaining Your CRSP • A Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) has been established to ensure that all CRSPs continue to advance their knowledge of the profession • The CMP has 15 categories of activities in three major areas 1. Professional Development 2. Examinations and Additional Certifications 3. Professional Pursuits. Each category provides the opportunity to claim maintenance points. The maximum number of points that may be claimed are identified for each category.

43. Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)

44. Background • It recognizes and promotes excellence in professional consulting within and to business and industry and government agencies at all levels • The CHSC holder has completed specialized training and has passed mandatory examinations on ethics, legal obligations and liabilities, measurement and evaluation in OHS managed systems, and leadership on health, safety, and environmental issues

45. Qualifying for the CHSC • Possess an acceptable prior academic or professional qualification in health & safety • Currently be an internal or external health & safety advisor or consultant and effective January 1, 2011 have a minimum of five (5) years cumulative work experience within the previous seven (7) years work with a minimum of 50% OHS related duties

46. Qualifying for the CHSC • Having successfully completed either a: • One-year college or university certificate or diploma program in occupational health, safety or environment (min. 300 instruction hours) • Two year college or university non-occupational health, safety or environment certificate or diploma program (min. 600 instruction hours)

47. Eligibility • Effective January 1, 2011, candidates must successfully complete six (6) courses in total (including successfully passing the course examinations) • The first CSSE course must be undertaken within one year of having been approved for the CHSC program and all six courses must be completed within a maximum of six years

48. Examinations • The course exam is provided to participants by email within five business days of course completion. • Participants have 4 weeks from the release date to complete the exam The exam deadline is final. • Successful completion of CHSC courses requires completion of a CHSC Exam with a minimum 75% standard. • Exams require several hours additional time commitment beyond in-class time for the student to demonstrate mastery of the course expectations. This exam follows a short answer format.

49. Syllabus • Applied Risk Communication • Assessing OHSE Training Needs and Options • Consulting Skills • Essentials of Risk Management • Measurement and Evaluation in OHS Managed Systems • Obligations and Liabilities • Project Management

50. Maintaining Your CHSC • In addition to maintaining membership in the CSSE and providing evidence of liability insurance (min. $1 million) on an annual basis, the CHSC holder will submit a record of their maintaining the CHSC program every five (5) years • Based on a 100 point system, maintenance points are reported by the CHSC holder for relevant activities in three key areas: • Continuing Education • Professional Practice • Leadership and Volunteer Activities