Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc.

Be sure to check out the September/October issue of BIC Magazine! ARSC President Kathy Blank Trahan, CAE, bylined an article where she outlined four questions to ask before replacing the BOP/BOP Refresher with another reciprocal course. She also highlighted the unintended consequences of breaking reciprocity.  You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqQ_uSyx #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining #industrynews #BICMagazine

Mutual recognition and acceptance of awareness-level PSM training, like the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP)/BOP Refresher, is key to reducing training redundancies and ensuring consistent quality across sites.    Options for training are good but be sure to always do your homework. Consider the unintended consequences of breaking reciprocity. #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining

Keeping an eye on future consequences of seemingly good ideas is part of the job of every leader, particularly in the safety arena. This is a great example of how one bad decision can create an unforeseen series of events. That's why ARSC is sounding the alarm on the impact to industry of sudden shifts in PSM training requirements. For more than 25 years, the ARSC reciprocal model has been the gold standard for meeting PSM training requirements. Deviating from this proven model can lead to: • Duplication of training efforts  • Increased training fees/labor costs/per diem  • Decreased efficiency in worker deployment  • Improperly vetted workers (increasing legal liability) #ARSC #PSMcompliance #reciprocaltraining #eddavidson #thereyahaveit

Remember – A break in reciprocity represents the beginning of a change that impacts more than a single owner site and its nested contractors. Its impact cascades to over 300,000 individuals annually who don't have to repeat training because of the reciprocal acceptance of Basic Orientation Plus (BOP)/BOP Refresher courses. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkmsJnbk #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining

Here are three ways site safety leaders can reduce training redundancies. Remember: Options for training are good, but maintaining reciprocity is critical to quick availability and long-term sustainability of the workforce.    1. Allow workers to leverage the PSM training they already have, i.e., the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP)/BOP Refresher.  2. Provide access to site orientations where workers live.  3. Utilize APIs (connectors between systems) to ensure training records are available whenever and wherever needed. #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining 

Did You Know...? The Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) and BOP Refresher are the most widely accepted reciprocal courses across the nation. They are administered by a national network of safety councils on behalf of the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc. (ARSC). This is important because: • Reciprocal training ensures workers don't have to retake identical training courses when they move to a new location or employer.  • Standardized reciprocal courses comply with OSHA PSM requirements and include regular third-party audits to maintain training quality. #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining

ARSC President Kathy Blank Trahan, CAE, recently gave an Association Update at the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, Inc. (GBRIA) Plant Managers' Meeting and spoke about the importance of the reciprocal training model. She also discussed the challenges that sudden shifts in training requirements present for industry's transient workforce. Specifically, choosing one contractor safety orientation provider exclusively at a site can lead to:  • Duplication of training efforts  • Increased training fees/labor costs/per diem   • Decreased efficiency in worker deployment   • Improperly vetted workers (increasing legal liability) #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining

ICYMI: Kathy Blank Trahan, CAE has been named President of the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc. (ARSC). For 20 years, Kathy has served as President and CEO of Alliance Safety Council, a founding member of ARSC. She holds a bachelor's degree in electronics from McNeese State University and is a Certified Association Executive. Kathy is dedicated to giving back to industry and has served on a number of industry nonprofit boards focused on standardizing and promoting industry-approved standardized training. These include the LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council, Louisiana Construction Education Foundation, Tran-SET, Southeast Manpower Tripartite Alliance (SEMTA), and McNeese State University's PTEC Advisory Board. Prior to Alliance, Kathy was Director of the Louisiana Center for Petrochemical Training at Baton Rouge Community College. She spent 10 years working at the PPG chemical plant in Lake Charles as an operator, lab analyst, instrument specialist and active member of PPG's emergency squad. "I am honored to lead ARSC and help ensure the integrity of the reciprocal training model within industry," Trahan said. "Mutual acceptance among sites of baseline training like the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP)/BOP Refresher plays a crucial role in eliminating redundancies, driving efficiency and keeping costs down."

Kathy Blank Trahan, CAE, has been named President of the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc. (ARSC). For 20 years, Kathy has served as President and CEO of Alliance Safety Council, a founding member of ARSC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics from McNeese State University and is a Certified Association Executive. Kathy is dedicated to giving back to industry and has served on a number of industry nonprofit boards focused on standardizing and promoting industry-approved standardized training. These include the LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council, LOUISIANA CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Tran-SET, Southeast Manpower Tripartite Alliance (SEMTA), and McNeese State University's PTEC Advisory Board. Prior to Alliance, Kathy was Director of the Louisiana Center for Petrochemical Training at Baton Rouge Community College. She spent 10 years working at the PPG chemical plant in Lake Charles as an operator, lab analyst, instrument specialist and active member of PPG’s emergency squad.  “I am honored to lead ARSC and help ensure the integrity of the reciprocal training model within industry,” Trahan said. “Mutual acceptance among sites of baseline training like the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP)/BOP Refresher plays a crucial role in eliminating redundancies, driving efficiency and keeping costs down.”