CSPs gain certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, which is commonly referred to as the BCSP. The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies are responsible for accrediting Certified Safety Professionals in the United States. The ISO/IEC is responsible for international accreditation. To become a CSP, an individual must have a bachelor’s degree in any field or an associate’s degree in health and safety. They must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Pass the Comprehensive Practice and Safety Fundamentals exams.
- Provide the BCSP with proof of maintaining competency by re-certifying every five years.
- Have at least four years of professional safety experience.
Why Companies Should Hire CSPs. Companies that hire CSPs enjoy an enhanced reputation. CSP certification is one of the most coveted credentials in the United States today. Having an individual who is certified in environmental positions, health and safety is an asset. Employers in many fields seek these professionals. They work with not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses, various industries and consulting firms. In addition to this, many lawyers have started using CSPs as expert witnesses in trials where expert testimonies in health and safety are required. They have been involved in cases with OSHA citations, Workers Compensation, injury lawsuits and several other types of court proceedings. Many government and private agencies require CSPs in their contracts for assurance of experience and knowledge.
Employer Benefits of Hiring a CSP. Employers enjoy many benefits from hiring a CSP. The following are some of the most desirable advantages:
- The company name is associated with a prestigious global certification.
- An individual is identified as a source of expertise by extensive examination.
- Company relations with environmental, health and safety communities are improved.
- Enhances company reputation by keeping an individual certified in safety, health and environmental positions on staff.
- Establishes an examination basis for assessment of employee competency.
- Offers easy access to current information on applicable laws, regulations, consensus standards and licenses.
- Demonstration to other parties that certificate holders have been tested and deemed competent under the highest standards.
- Recognition of the highest level of professionalism in certified health, safety and environmental executives.
- Standards of practice for certification maintenance exemplify enhanced professional credibility.
EPA and OSHA standards show recognition of CSP certification in regulations, standards and laws. Many local and state government contracts require CSP services. These professionals continue to grow in value through government, public and employer recognition. They also continue growing in value because of the national accreditation benefit and the high standards they must abide by.
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Agricultural insurance is a valuable part of running a company. Scurich Insurance can offer you assistance as you search for information on this topic. Insurance has become a necessity in this uncertain world. No one in the agricultural sector can afford to exist without it. At Scurich insurance we provide, focus specifically on this industry.
Agricultural insurance can be expensive. Get a quote here at Scurich Insurance. You may need insurance to protect your land or crops. You may also need it to protect your equipment, home and other areas of your business. Insurance is available that covers all of these aspects. It is impossible to predict the next disaster, so insurance can act as a safety net for your company.
The agricultural industry is very vulnerable to disasters. One bad thunderstorm can wreck a crop and destroy any hopes of a harvest. This is why insurance become a necessary part of working in this industry. Scurich Insurance encourages you to contact us for information that you may need.
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As a truck driver, you have a responsibility to avoid fatigue and remain alert. You might also have a demanding schedule that can leave you feeling fatigued. Although there are many rules and regulations in place to help you avoid exhaustion and the impaired driving it causes, you can still suffer from it, even while you operate within the established guidelines. If you are serious about your safety and of the other drivers around you, there are still steps that you can take to avoid the dangers associated with chronic fatigue.
Rules about Sleeping. As a truck driver, below are the minimal regulations for sleeping and shift work that you must follow:
- A driver may drive no more than 11 hours of every 14 hour shift, if they have been off-duty for 10 or more hours. Remember, the 14 hour shift includes time spent on stops.
- If you have been on duty for a total of 60 hours during seven consecutive days, you need to cease driving. Furthermore, you may not drive if you have been on duty for a total of 70 hours over eight consecutive days. You may start the count over again only after 34 hours of off duty time.
- If you are using a sleeper berth, then you must spend at least 8 hours of consecutive time in the berth. You must also take an additional 2 hours off duty either in or out of the berth.
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Innovative
farmers have been producing renewable energy using byproducts such as walnut hulls and methane for years, and their efforts to earn credits from utility companies for some of that energy could soon become easier.
A bill passed by the Legislature would allow farmers to connect on-farm renewable-energy systems together and then connect them to the grid. Previously, only solar, wind and fuel cell generators have had a streamlined path to connect.
-California Farm Bureau Federation
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Don’t leave the driver’s seat or cab until you have turned off the engine and made sure the tractor has come to a complete stop. Then take the key with you.
- Always be on the lookout for nearby workers on the ground.
- Don’t carry passengers or extra riders.
- Don’t operate too close to ditches or creeks.
- Slow down when operating in fields that contain holes or other hazards resulting in uneven terrain.
- Make sure tractors are equipped with ROPS and that seat belts are worn when the ROPS is in the upright and locked position.
- Only hitch to the drawbar or to other hitch points specified by the manufacturer.
- Make sure all loads are secure, balanced, and not too heavy for your tractor to handle.
- Check your lighting, brakes, and the condition of your slow-moving vehicle emblem (SMV) before operating on a roadway.
Scurich Insurance can get you covered with Workers Compensation in the event of tractor accident or injury. Please visit us at http://www.scurichinsurance.com
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Agriculture is big business in the United States. Once dominated by family farms, agriculture has grown into agribusiness dominated by large corporations. But, small family farms, ranches, wineries, dairies, and other small farm businesses make up a vibrant and significant part of the United States economy. These businesses are often family owned or closely-held entities. Significant loss of equipment, structures, crops or livestock can devastate the business and end generations of investment.
These risks can be controlled and insured. Agriculture has some unique aspects, but a good local agent or broker that thoroughly understands the business can guide the owner to appropriate coverage with specialty insurers that specialize in business insurance for agriculture. Often such insurance and its premiums is subsidized at either a state or federal level and state or federal officials can provide assistance in selecting appropriate coverage.
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