Basic Orientation Plus
BOP has been reimagined — not replaced — to meet the needs of today’s workforce while preserving the gold standard you’ve counted on for decades.
Industrial Safety is the primary focus of our training. The Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) and Basic Orientation Plus Refresher (BOPR) are the most widely accepted reciprocal courses across the nation. BOP has set the standard for safely onboarding the industrial workforce for 25 years.
Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) is an instructor‑led classroom course required for new participants or for individuals whose BOP certification badge has expired.
The Basic Orientation Plus Refresher (BOPR) course is available only to individuals who currently hold a valid, unexpired BOP or BOPR badge.
How to check badge status:
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- Confirm the expiration date printed on your physical badge
- Log in to your account and check the “Training History” for badge information
- Call or email the safety council to confirm your eligibility if you are unsure
These courses are also available as an online, proctored training course. Please note that each facility has their own rules about which version of BOP they will accept (instructor led or online). Please check with your facility before scheduling
Note: The Third Coast Safety badge, indicating successful completion of the course is good for one year with a grace period of an additional 4 years before it must be renewed by repeating the instructor led course. The Basic Plus course material is periodically revised by the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC) to reflect changes in regulatory standards and accepted practices. This schedule will keep your employees current in their basic safety knowledge.
Reciprocity Explained
Reciprocity refers to the mutual recognition and acceptance of BOP and its refresher among Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils’ (ARSC) member organizations, and their member owners and contractors, eliminating redundant training and ensuring consistent quality across sites. The average craftsperson works at various jobsites per year.
BOP Course Overview
This course provides awareness-level safety training that ensures workers are prepared to work safely and efficiently across industries. A comprehensive topic list is below:
- Preparing for Onsite Work
- General Safety
- Process Safety Management Overview
- Work Permits
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Action Plans
- Fire Prevention
- Hazard Control Methods
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hearing Conservation
- Respiratory Protection
- Roles and Responsibilities in Safe Workplaces
- Navigation Rules and Signs
- Hazard Communication
- Job Safety Analysis
- Confined Space
- Hot Work
- Fall Protection
- Scaffolding
- Excavation, Trenching & Shoring/li>
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
