Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc.

?? Big News from ARSC! ?? After a rigorous RFP process, ARSC has officially signed an agreement to modernize the Basic Orientation Plus program! ?? The BOP program will be evolving to meet industry needs while maintaining its reciprocal standard. What’s New for the BOP?? ??Online Training – Workers will have an option to complete BOP training online with technology-assisted proctoring ??Scenario-Based Learning – Interactive, real-world safety simulations will better engage learners and sharpen critical thinking skills. What’s Staying the Same? ? Fully aligned with OSHA CFR 1910 & 1926 for PSM compliance. ? Instructor-led training remains available. ? Graded assessments ensure worker readiness and legal defensibility. ? Third-party audits uphold training integrity. ? Streaming capabilities for site orientations remain unchanged. What’s Next? A phased rollout is on the way for the new BOP program! Stay tuned for updates from your local ARSC safety council on when it’s available to you. #SafetyTraining #ARSC #WorkplaceSafety #BOPModernization #OSHA #SafetyFirst

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In 2025, ARSC will continue to provide the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) as an instructor-led course and its Refresher as a CBT course to training locations across the country. Additionally, ARSC will introduce new delivery options for the BOP. It will soon be available anytime, anywhere with the support of technology-assisted proctoring at participating safety councils. Ensure your industry and its contractors have options for training — an essential element in keeping training affordable, accessible and adaptable. #BasicOrientationPlus #BOP #PSMcompliance #reciprocity #reciprocaltraining #standardizedtraining

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

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