Safety Management Professional®
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
SMP credential holders are experienced professionals whose job duties involve applying safety management skills. They maintain current knowledge of safety, health, and environmental concepts and may be responsible for defining and utilizing an organization’s safety management systems. Their regular activities may also include risk management, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, identifying the business case for safety, and more.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeEvaluate incident investigation findings to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans that prevent recurrence.Proficient
- KnowledgeJustify safety program investments and resource allocation by articulating the business case for safety to organizational leadership.Proficient
- MindsetAdvocate for safety culture improvement initiatives when engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate ethical and professional responsibility principles into safety decision-making processes affecting worker health and organizational operations.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply safety management systems and frameworks to organizational operations across diverse workplace environments.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze workplace hazards and risk factors using established risk assessment methodologies to prioritize control measures.Developing
- KnowledgeDevelop emergency preparedness and response plans aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational needs.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret safety, health, and environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance with applicable standards.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate knowledge of current safety, health, and environmental concepts through application of evidence-based practices in professional activities.Developing
- KnowledgeOperate safety management information systems to track performance metrics, incidents, and compliance activities.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Develop and implement safety management systems incorporating program elements, training requirements, management of change procedures, corrective actions, and leading and lagging indicators
- Conduct internal safety audits using established principles and techniques to assess compliance, identify gaps, and drive corrective action
- Assess safety training needs and deliver training programs that encourage employee and management commitment to safety in multi-employer and contractor environments
- Identify and assess safety health and environmental hazards using risk analysis methods including risk matrices, process hazard analysis, and prevention through design concepts
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to evaluate and select risk reduction measures that address the likelihood and severity of identified hazards
- Develop and refine implemented safety controls to ensure ongoing effectiveness in mitigating workplace safety health and environmental risks
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
SMP credential holders are experienced professionals whose job duties involve applying safety management skills. They maintain current knowledge of safety, health, and environmental concepts and may be responsible for defining and utilizing an organization’s safety management systems. Their regular activities may also include risk management, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, identifying the business case for safety, and more. Working part-time or full-time in occupational health or safety with a minimum 35% of job tasks related to the management of safety related programs, processes, procedures, and/or personnel At least 10 years of experience in occupational health or safety Passing the SMP examination Maintenance of certification Annual renewal fee Recertification requirements Applicants must also disclose if they have been convicted of criminal offenses or have had a professional license or credential suspended, revoked, or placed under probation. BCSP keeps this information confidential but may deny an application based on these matters.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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