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Thomas A. O'Connor, Jr. Attains Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification
Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is pleased to announce the recent professional advancement of their Corporate Safety Director, Thomas A. O’Connor, Jr., CHST, CSP. Thomas recently completed the Comprehensive Examination for certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). This highly respected certification is awarded to individuals who met academic standards, satisfy professional safety experience requirements, and have passed two rigorous examinations. The examinations cover engineering and management aspects of safety, applied sciences, legal and regulatory matters, professional affairs, and other safety-related topics.
Shambaugh & Son is a third generation, 83-year old, construction/engineering firm. They are the third largest specialty contractor in the U.S. and the only one with all eight M.E.P. (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) disciplines in-house. They perform over $270 million of construction per year with over 1,500 employees throughout 40 states. They are ISO 9001:2000 certified – the only specialty contractor in Indiana who is.
Certified Safety Professionals specialize in protecting workers, the public, property, and the environment by identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards. The CSP directs safety programs at a corporate level to reduce risk and loss. Steven Schoolcraft, BCSP Examination Director, said, “Becoming a CSP elevates a safety professional to the top of his or her field.”
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals, governed by 13 directors with seven membership organizations, establishes standards for and verifies minimum competency in professional safety practice. BSCP also evaluates CSPs for compliance with re-certification requirements. Since 1969, almost 20,000 individuals have achieved the Certified Safety Professional certification. Currently, more than 11,000 hold the CSP. BCSP is a nationally accredited, non-profit corporation chartered in Illinois, with headquarters in Savoy. More information about BCSP, the CSP and professional safety practice is available at www.bcsp.org.
