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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Born in Watsonville Tony has been in the insurance business since 1981 and with Scurich Insurance since 1983. Tony is married with 3 children, graduated from Watsonville High in 1977 and Santa Clara University in 1981. His current activities include running at Rio Del Mar Beach & West Cliff Drive, biking, cooking/BBQing, reading biographies and eating breakfast burritos at Pixie Deli. Past and present community activities include board member of St Francis High School, Pajaro Valley Historical Association, YMCA (board member and youth basketball coach), Boy Scouts of America and, Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce (board chair in 2004).
Umbrella Insurance refers to a liability insurance policy that protects the assets and future income of both people on their primary policies. It is distinguished from excess insurance in that excess coverage goes into effect only when all underlying policies are totally exhausted, while umbrella is able to “drop down” to fill coverage gaps in underlying policies.Therefore, an umbrella policy can become the primary policy “on the risk” in certain situations. The term “umbrella” refers to how the policy shields the insured’s assets more broadly than primary coverage.
Typically, an umbrella policy is pure liability coverage over and above the coverage afforded by the regular policy, and is sold in increments of one million dollars. The term “umbrella” is used because it covers liability claims from all policies underneath it, such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance policies. For example, if the insured carries an auto insurance policy with liability limits of $500,000 and a homeowners insurance policy with a limit of $300,000, then with a million dollar umbrella, the insured’s limits become in effect, $1,500,000 on an auto liability claim and $1,300,000 on a homeowners liability claim.
Umbrella insurance provides broad insurance beyond traditional home and auto. It provides additional liability coverage above the limits of homeowner’s, auto, and boat insurance policies. It can also provide coverage for claims that may be excluded by the primary policies.
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