MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO – June 19, 2020: Workplace tragedy turns all aspects of life upside-down. But four individuals will receive a hand in healing and taking their next steps, thanks to scholarships from Threads of Life and the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). The scholarships are being awarded to four individuals affected by workplace tragedy, who will be attending post-secondary institutions this fall.

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) held the first 2020 writing of the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification examination in March 2020 and is pleased to announce 54 individuals were newly awarded the CRST certification.

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is pleased to announce 80 occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals have recently been granted the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® certification.

15 years ago, after immigrating to Canada, I discovered that as a newcomer my back

When Donna Van Bruggen laces up her shoes to walk in Steps for Life, her reasons are both intensely personal, and universal. Donna’s son, David, was struck by a forklift at his job and killed instantly. Now, Donna participates in Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy and will act as a spokesperson for the walk this spring.

"The Steps for Life walk is an opportunity for me to honor my son David who was killed at work, and to support other families who have had their lives torn apart by workplace tragedy,” Donna says.