This is part of a series of articles that are being published throughout 2016 in commemoration of the BCRSP’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, 1976-2016
40 years is a milestone to be recognized, and in doing so we are taking the time to cast our view back to 1976. We wonder what the Founding Board would have envisioned the future of the then ACRSP to be back in 1976. From our initial incorporation to today we celebrate the milestones and achievements we have reached.
This timeline is filled with inspiring stories, illuminating images and interesting details that chronicle the history and values of the BCRSP. What a rich history we have!
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  First CRSP designation issued to William O.G. Wellington (76-001CM.) Mr. Wellington was also the first Chair of the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals’ (ACRSP) Board of Governors from 1976-78. |
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The first issue of Governor’s Table is published. |
 
Industry Canada issues Supplementary Letters Patent on March 9, 1998, amending the objects of the ACRSP. |
  First survey on the Competencies Required of Certified Safety Professionals in Canada is completed. |
 
Industry Canada issues Supplementary Letters Patent on March 30th, 2001 changing the name of the organization to Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). |
 
The 25th Anniversary Celebration event takes place in Banff, Alberta. A revised BCRSP/BCSP Memorandum of Understanding is signed. |
 BCRSP is granted accreditation by standards Council of Canada to ISO/IEC 17024:2003 (Personnel Certification Body). |
 
Governing Board institutes a Public Member position and appoints Howard Parsons, B.Comm., Calgary, Alberta as the first public member. |
 
The 30th Anniversary Celebration event is held in Ottawa, Ontario, October 20-22.
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The inaugural National Education Symposium (NES) for OHS program directors and educators is hosted by BCRSP in Edmonton, Alberta. |
 
Peter Fletcher, CRSP, retires after 31 years of service as Executive Director. Nicola J. Wright, BA (Hons), CAE, is appointed Executive Director. |
 
The 5,000 CRSP is approved by the Governing Board June 28, 2013. |
 
An Agreement of Collaboration between the BCRSP and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering is signed. |
  BCRSP contracts with Acclaim for digital badging for the CRSP certification. |
 BCRSP launches promotional videos which highlight the value and the importance of CRSPs within the workplace. |
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If you would like to view all of the milestones BCRSP has documented, a PDF is available here. What are your thoughts/ memories? Share them in the comments below.