The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) sets certification standards for the occupational health and safety profession.

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Obtaining a BCRSP certification will set you apart from others in your field and will have a measurable impact on your career. 

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BCRSP Examinations

BCRSP Examinations are constantly under review as the BCRSP ensures that the certification schemes remain the foremost certifications for OHS professionals  and OHS technicians and are reflective of current OHS practice. The BCRSP conducts a review of the competencies required of a CRSP® and CRST at least every five years and updates the CRSP® Examination Blueprint and CRST Examination Blueprint accordingly.

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The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) values diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We welcome and respect the unique perspectives, opinions and experiences of all BCRSP certificants, applicants, and other interested parties. We commit to working towards removing barriers, internally and externally, to achieve true diversity, equity, and inclusion within the BCRSP. 
 
The BCRSP wishes to acknowledge this land on which the BCRSP office operates as being part of the Treaty Lands and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial.  We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land and by doing so, give our respect to its first inhabitants.
 
BCRSP is committed to provide a safe and welcoming environment to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirited, and non-binary individuals.

The BCRSP sets certification standards for the occupational health and safety profession.

BCRSP Reciprocal Agreements

BCRSP certifications are recognized globally and we have a memorandum of understanding with several certification bodies whereby valid certification holders may apply for certification by BCRSP through an MOU pathway. 

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Considering a Career in Safety? 

A career in OHS can lead to a wide range of opportunities. OHS professionals work across all industry sectors, and all types of organizations including government, private sector, not-for-profit/associations, and as consultants and entrepreneurs. 

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program

All individuals certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals are required to adhere to the mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program (formerly called the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP)). This program ensures that certificants keep pace with changes affecting professional OHS practice. 

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Why Become Certified?

As a safety professional or safety technician, you have many options and choices when it comes to your career path. Only you can make the choice to pursue a safety certification. Obtaining a BCRSP certification will set you apart from others in your field and will have a measurable impact on your career. BCRSP certified individuals receive the best opportunities for career advancement and are sought for their expertise.

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The occupational health and safety profession is one of those rare fields of work where you have the ability and the privilege to positively influence the lives of so many. It's a rewarding career with many varied roles available. The CRSP designation sets apart practitioners from professionals, which in today's increasingly competitive world is one of the elements that can set an individual apart from the field. Now in a more senior role within my own organization, we continue to ask for and support our staff in pursuing their designation. It adds to both our organizational and to individual professionalism and credibility.
Paul Andre, CRSP
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President & CEO
Workplace Safety North
To me, holding a CRSP designation is ultimately about continuing to improve my leadership and knowing I have the competencies required to influence others to make good decisions in order to improve workplace health and safety. I try to serve as a positive role model for the BCRSP and to use my knowledge and experience in order to support and encourage others who work in our field to reach their full potential through certification. I find these types of experiences to be rewarding and central to my overall career satisfaction, and so I recommend anyone who works in a health and safety role to take the time and effort required to make this investment in their future and achieve board certification.
Dale Shafer, CRSP
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Director HSE Management Systems
Hydro One
Having CRSP’s on staff plays a significant part in continuing to achieve ongoing strong safety results due to their aptitude, dedication and commitment in the health and safety field.
David Berry
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Human Resources Manager
Resolute Forest Products