Walters Group’s Health & Safety Specialists, Ose Adaniken and Patrick Roy-Gayos have recently earned their Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. This significant accomplishment not only reflects their dedication to professional development and commitment to health and safety but also adds another level of professional expertise to support Walters’ work on complex structural steel construction projects.
What Is the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification?
Given by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is a nationally recognized standard in the occupational health and safety profession. It is a credential that demonstrates credibility, ethical commitment and quality assurance. Once earned, OHS professionals must maintain the certification through ongoing professional development, including courses, industry events and other learning opportunities.
For Ose and Patrick, earning the CRSP designation validates years of experience, continuous learning and a shared commitment to creating safer workplaces. It also reinforces an approach that starts well before work begins: identifying risks early, planning ahead and building safety into every stage of the work.
Why Early Safety Planning Matters in Structural Steel Construction
In structural steel, effective safety planning starts in preconstruction, before work begins in the shop or on the job site.
When it comes to structural steel fabrication, involving safety early can help identify opportunities to engineer hazards out before equipment reaches the shop floor, rather than spending time and resources retrofitting solutions later.
“Safety by design is always the most effective approach.” – Ose
Managing Safety on Complex Structural Steel Projects
From supertall skyscrapers to long-span structures, Walters Group is known to take on highly complex structural steel projects. These types of developments require significant coordination, making clear communication and alignment across all partners essential. Having safety involved from the start helps establish expectations and ensures everyone understands the plan moving forward.
“Getting safety involved at the early stages of a project aligns all stakeholders on expectations and can reduce the potential for undesired outcomes.” – Patrick
Strengthening our Safety Culture at Walters Group
At Walters Group, safety is a shared responsibility, supported by our Health & Safety Management System, standards and structural steel certifications. We’re proud to have CRSP-designated professionals like Ose and Patrick on our team. Their achievement reflects our shared commitment to continuous learning and creating safer work environments.
