Research & Innovation Roundtable Findings Now Available

The BCSP Foundation’s Research & Innovation Summit represents a convergence of committed individuals unified by a singular mission–ensuring the safety of people. Their careers are dedicated to this noble cause, exemplified by their participation in the Summit and by the valuable thoughts, concepts, and inquiries presented here. The contents within the Roundtable Analysis encapsulate innovative

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Enjoy the Latest Industry News with the SHIFT Newsletter – 3rd Edition

The third issue of the SHIFT newsletter has been released! The SHIFT newsletter will be published twice each year and features the latest news from SHIFT, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the BCSP Foundation, and industry news and trends from our partners in the field. This issue contains: Construction Safety Personnel Qualifications: The Impact

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Understanding Emergency Service Capabilities

This article originally appeared in the January 2022 issue of “The Synergist,” the magazine of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. During my 23 years with the Austin Fire Department, in my time as planning section supervisor of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and then in my career as public safety professional, I have realized

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Letter from the Editor in Chief

As an educator for more than 20 years, I witness each and every day the profound effect that education has on individuals, on society, and, specifically, our profession. What students learn in the classroom is foundational knowledge that will serve them for the rest of their lives. But learning must continue outside of the classroom.

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Georgi Popov Named Editor in Chief of SHIFT

The BCSP Foundation is pleased to announce Georgi Popov, Ph.D., CSP, QEP, ARM, SMS, CMC, FASSP, FAIHA as Editor in Chief of SHIFT. Dr. Popov brings over 20 years in academia with him to the Editor in Chief role, currently serving as professor and Chair of the Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences Department at the

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Join Us for the 2023 Research & Innovation Summit

Tickets are now available for the BCSP Foundation’s 2023 Research & Innovation Summit! To be held August 7-10, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN, the Summit provides a unique forum for individuals and organizations dedicated to the advancement of the practice and profession of EHS through active engagement in the performance and principles of research and innovation.

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Enjoy the Latest Industry News with the SHIFT Newsletter

The first issue of the SHIFT newsletter has been released! The SHIFT newsletter will be published twice each year and will feature the latest news from SHIFT, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the BCSP Foundation, and industry news and trends from our partners in the field. This issue contains: Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention:

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Virtual Research & Innovation Summit

Did you miss out on the BCSP Foundation’s Research & Innovation Summit? We have you covered! We invite you to experience the best of the live event from the comfort of your own home! The R&I Virtual Summit is an opportunity to learn from the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) professionals that are moving the

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Welcome to SHIFT

For over 50 years, BCSP has demonstrated a commitment to supporting safety professionals by raising the bar for both practitioners and employers. Our work has been guided by the voices of those in the field our mission and driven by your knowledge commitment to protect what matters most…

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Managing Editor Letter

In our ever-evolving workplace, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practitioners know the importance of continuing education. We know that industries, technology, and the general work environment are continuously changing, and with those changes come new hazards and risks for employees. This is why it is so crucial for EHS practitioners to stay up to date

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