Ensuring Competence and Credibility
Certification serves as a critical tool in assuring that professionals who provide advice to employers, clients, workers, and the community possess the necessary expertise. It instils trust and confidence in the minds of stakeholders, as it verifies that those who are certified meet a certain standard of knowledge and skill. In the context of occupational health and safety, where the well-being of workers is at stake, certification is paramount to guaranteeing that the advice provided is of the highest quality and can lead to safe working environments.