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Patrick Smith, field engineer for Robinson Construction, has completed the requirements for national certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) awards this certification to individuals who meet the rigorous experience and education requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination. The examination covers the body of knowledge supervisors must have to carry-out their safety-related supervisory responsibilities. The STSC certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Those who earn the STSC Certification are recognized as having met demanding, peer-established competency requirements in supervision. A STSC must recertify every five years to maintain this certification. The STSC certification program is operated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Established in 1969, BCSP has nationally recognized credentials in the safety, health, and environment accredited professional and para-professional certifications.

Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce David Henson, field engineer, has earned the designation of Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP designation demonstrates experience, education, and competency in project management and is a globally recognized standard for the project management profession.

To be eligible for the PMP certification, David had to meet the PMI's education and experience requirements, agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct, and pass an examination that is designed to assess one's expertise in applying the knowledge, skills, tools, and methods that are used in project management. David must now follow the PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements Program to maintain his PMP status.

Last week we hosted four students from St. Vincent High School for their Career and Life Skills Class. Three students shadowed with our Engineering Department and one shadowed our Marketing Department. We are always eager to host students at any grade level to help introduce them to careers at Robinson Construction.

Today kicks off #ConstructionSafetyWeek. At Robinson we are committed to safety and ZERO INCIDENTS on ALL jobsites. We are kicking off today with each team member signing a jobsite safety commitment pledge banner that will be displayed on the jobsite. The banner reads just as their safety coins that they carry in their pockets as a reminder to work safe:

Today’s daily topic is Be Present, Be Focused. This is the exact thing our employees are pledging to do. #rccosafety #constructionsafety #bepresentbefocused

Hanna Bohnert, employee benefits coordinator for Robinson Construction, has completed all requirements for the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential. The SHRM-CP certification is a pinnacle achievement and global standard in certification for the HR profession. The SHRM involves rigorous research that organizes eight behavioral competencies into three clusters: leadership, interpersonal, and business. Additionally, there are 15 HR knowledge areas that are critical to the success of any HR professional.

By incorporating key HR competencies and knowledge into the SHRM-CP exam, SHRM's certifications demonstrate to the global business community that the credential-holder has strong capabilities in both aspects of HR practice—competency and knowledge—that are required for effective job performance.

Today is #ReadAcrossAmerica day and Robinson Construction wanted to help the students at St. Vincent Elementary, Immanuel Lutheran, and Perryville Primary School celebrate! This morning we presented each school with construction themed books to add to their libraries! We hope you all enjoy the books and always continue to read! #rccocares #readingisimportant #todayareadertomorrowaleader

One good thing that came with the cold temperatures and snow is that it allowed some of Robinson’s supervisors extra time for training. QA/QC Manager Ross Moldenhauer and QA/QC Assistant Manager Brandon McIntosh were on hand last week to provide surveying training using a Robotic Total Station (RTS). The training covered the basics of the RTS and the functions and tools that can be utilized while using the surveying equipment. The supervisors were then presented with a mock project to lay out/survey using the RTS.

On-site Safety Representative Dylan Copas, recently obtained the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). The CHST is designed for individuals who demonstrate competency and work part-time or full-time in health and safety activities devoted to the prevention of construction illnesses and injuries. You must also have 3 years of experience in construction health or safety. Congratulations to Dylan for obtaining this certification!

Employee Benefits Coordinator, Hanna Bohnert, recently completed all testing and requirements to obtain the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.

In order to become certified, Hanna had to meet strict professional experience and educational requirements before she could take the exam. To remain certified, she must stay current in the HR profession and recertify every three years.

On-site Safety Representative Jim Oldham has completed the requirements for national certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) awards this certification to individuals who meet the rigorous experience and education requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination. The examination covers the body of knowledge supervisors must have to carry-out their safety-related supervisory responsibilities and includes subjects such as hazard recognition and analysis, personal protective equipment, regulatory compliance and incident investigations.

The STSC certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Those who earn the STSC Certification are recognized as having met demanding, peer-established competency requirements in supervision. A STSC must recertify every five years to maintain this certification.

The STSC certification program is operated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Established in 1969, BCSP has nationally recognized credentials in the safety, health, and environment accredited professional and para-professional certifications. The BCSP is located in Champaign, Illinois.