Why Hire/Train/Encourage an SDS Registered Professional (SDSRP)?

Growing and protecting your business involves gaining a market edge by employing highly skilled workers and instilling customer confidence. SDSRPs are in high demand as workplace safety, product safety, and product stewardship become increasingly complex.

A recent survey of SDSRPs revealed interesting trends in the SDS credentialed community:

Did you know?

  • 16% of current SDSRPTM survey respondents reported that their employers require employees to pass AIHA Registry Programs SDS and Label Authoring Competency Assessment
  • 48% of respondents reported that their employers encourage employees to obtain the SDSRPTM credential but currently do not require it
  • 54% of respondents learned about the SDS Registry Program from a colleague or supervisor/employer
  • 94% of respondents reported that they use their SDSRP credential in a professional capacity (signature block, LinkedIn, CV, resume, webpage, bio, etc.)
  • 13% of SDSRPs are located in Canada, five (5) are located in India, one (1) in Great Britain, one (1) in Israel, and one (1) in the Netherlands

The Benefits: In their own words

Below are testimonials from a recent survey that highlight the credential's impact on companies/employers:

At Aegis, we value the hard work and dedication that goes into earning the SDSRP™ credential. In fact, we insist that ALL of our SDS authors obtain and continue to maintain the SDSRP™ designation as a condition of employment with us.

We believe that the qualification is integral to our commitment to be a world class SDS authoring firm. The SDSRP™ credential serves as a clear indicator of the expertise and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of our clients: namely, to deliver SDS that are compliant in the United States, Canada and Mexico. ~ Aegis Regulatory Inc.

As company who reviews thousands of SDS and offers SDS Authoring services, we see significant benefits both to our business and customers when our SDS Authors hold the SDSRP™ designation. We recognize the quality and proficiency increase from being a writer of a Safety Data Sheet to a true professional advisor for our clients on product stewardship, industry alignment and regulatory interpretation. The designation provides us and clients confidence that a minimum standard of education and knowledge were obtained. The Registry Program offers a network for continuous improvement, learning and professional development. We highly recommend employers support their authors in obtaining the SDSRP™ designation. ~ Chemscape Safety Technologies

As an owner of a consulting firm that specializes in chemical regulatory compliance, including hazard communication, I believe the SDSRP™ credential is important to our business. Having authors with demonstrated knowledge makes our clients more confident in their choice of authoring firms. We see this as an important selling point and an internal demonstration of quality assurance. ~ IHSC, LLC

Consistency and competency is vital when authoring regulatory documents. Passing the registry exam ensures that our authors possess the knowledge and understanding to provide consistently high quality SDSs. Many of our large customers are familiar with the registry, and having credentialed authors further validates our credibility and helps make us an attractive partner. ~ Pace Analytical Regulatory Services

Learn more about The Benefits of Understanding Safety Data Sheets for the Industrial Hygienist

If you would like to be contacted by AIHA Registry Programs' staff, please fill out this Information Request Form or email registries@aiha.org.