The Health & Safety Division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is pleased to announce the culmination of discussions with the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals (ISMSP) resulting in SME’s acquisition of the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) and the Mine Safety Professional (MSP) credentials. The CMSP is the only mine safety-specific certification in the world.
ISMSP was formed in 1991, and the CMSP was created to give certification to non-degreed professionals. SME and ISMSP have maintained a dialogue for nearly two years with an open communication regarding the ceasing of operations and closing of ISMSP. The SME Health & Safety Division will manage the certification programs going forward. Among other advantages, the certification insures:
• A measure of competency based on qualifications such as experience, education and performance
• A mechanism to facilitate codification of the body of knowledge that defines the scope of effective safety and health management
• A defined code of ethics or conducts to remain in good standing
• Credibility that enhances the relationship between mining organizations, government agencies, insurance companies, customers and contractors
Throughout its history, SME has been committed to the issues of miner safety and health, and has facilitated information exchange and professional development to SME members around the world, as evidenced by the elevation of the Health & Safety Committee to full Division status. The Division will first secure the certification and then strengthen it with aspirations to make it the most highly-regarded mine safety certification in the world and an international program.
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