The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines several areas of collaboration, among them opportunities for safety professionals to achieve greater recognition for their knowledge and experience.

As part of the new agreement, Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs) are able to apply for the CertIOSH, demonstrating advanced safety leadership skills through that membership and placing them one step closer to the highly respected Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). CSP's can find more information on the CertIOSH webpage.

In similar respect, BCSP continues to recognize the CMIOSH, and adds the Chartered Fellow of IOSH (CFIOSH), as credentials that meet the CSP's qualified credential requirement. Those who hold the CMIOSH or CFIOSH—and who have the requisite education and experience—may apply directly for the CSP and take the exam required to achieve it. IOSH members can find more information on the CSP webpage.

“This collaborative approach to safety credentialing provides highly skilled safety professionals additional opportunities for recognition globally,” says BCSP Past President Ashok Garlapati, CSP, QEP, CFIOSH, FASSP. “This MoU is in line with BCSP's strategic objective of working toward global impact by expanding recognition and value of BCSP certification across international markets, ensuring cultural and regulatory relevance. I am glad to have worked alongside IOSH to enhance the careers of proven professionals from our organizations, building their influence so that they can better create a safer world.”

“As a body committed to championing the global occupational safety and health profession, we are delighted to sign this MoU. It sets out how we plan to continue engaging with BCSP, who we have been successfully collaborating with to drive global standards in occupational safety and health,” says Nicole Rinaldi, IOSH Director of Professional Services. “IOSH members and CSPs share a dedication to ensuring people can go to work and return home without being harmed. We believe this MoU, by providing them with the opportunity to expand their credentials, will support them through greater professional recognition globally as well as enhance career development opportunities.”

In addition to establishing the alignment of BCSP and IOSH credentials, the organizations further agreed to collaborate on providing safety professionals access to valuable services, including professional development.

In signing the memorandum, BCSP and IOSH declared their commitment to further the field of occupational safety and health together.