Behavioral Safety & Human Reliability Specialist (BSHRS)®
Certification Overview
The Behavioral Safety & Human Reliability Specialist (BSHRS) certification is a groundbreaking credential that integrates psychological insights with safety-critical operations in the energy sector. Unlike traditional safety programs, BSHRS® is grounded in behavioral science, cognitive risk mapping, and human error prediction to drive systemic change in high-risk environments such as drilling rigs, refineries, offshore platforms, and processing facilities.
This next-generation program empowers safety professionals, supervisors, and managers to detect, predict, and mitigate human performance risks—turning human factors into safety assets rather than liabilities.
Why this Certification Matters
- Over 85% of industrial accidents are attributed to human error, yet many organizations lack the tools to predict and correct behavior-driven risks.
- BSHRS® incorporates behavioral modeling, neuroscience, and digital worker analytics to create a safety culture that is proactive, measurable, and predictive.
- It complements and enhances traditional HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, IOSH) by adding cognitive foresight and human reliability strategies.
- Aligns with leading global frameworks such as CCPS, OSHA Human Factors Guidelines, and API RP 75.
- Ideal for organizations committed to zero-harm strategies, psychological safety, and human-centric operational resilience.
Certification Learning Outcomes
By earning the CMEFS® credential, professionals will gain the ability to:
- Apply psychological risk mapping tools to identify hidden causes of unsafe behavior.
- Model and measure organizational safety culture maturity using evidence-based metrics.
- Analyze decision fatigue patterns and predict risk-prone work cycles.
- Develop interventions for high-risk roles through behavior analytics and neurocognitive feedback.
- Implement human error reduction frameworks and build competence forecasting models.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explore the relationship between cognition, environment, and workplace safety.
- Utilize behavior-based safety (BBS) and human reliability analysis (HRA) frameworks in real-time.
- Assess worker behavior under stress, shift rotation, fatigue, and environmental pressures.
- Build digital dashboards for worker behavior trends and leading indicators.
- Design training and intervention programs rooted in behavioral psychology and data science.
Assessment Domains
- Behavioral Safety Science Foundations
- Human Reliability & Performance Risk Models
- Safety Culture Maturity & Leadership Engagement
- Cognitive Workload & Decision Fatigue Analytics
- Worker Competency Forecasting & Readiness Scoring
- Digital Behavior Monitoring & Predictive Dashboards
Who Should Enroll?
This certification is essential for:
HSE Managers and Coordinators
Behavioral Safety Specialists
Safety Trainers and Coaches
Rig Managers and Site Supervisors
HR and Organizational Development Professionals
Human Factors Engineers
Process Safety Experts
Risk & Compliance Officers
Key Benefits
- Sets a new global benchmark for human-centered safety leadership.
- Provides tools to reduce incidents through behavioral prediction models proactively.
- Enhances existing safety programs by integrating data-driven human reliability methods.
- Empowers professionals to lead cultural change and build resilient safety systems.
- Recognized as an advanced, ANSI-aligned credential by global oil and gas employers.
How to Prepare
- Register for the official BSHRS® training course (available in self-paced or live virtual formats).
- Study real-world case studies (e.g., BP Texas City, Deepwater Horizon) from a behavioral lens.
- Complete interactive labs on behavior mapping, fatigue modeling, and risk signal detection.
- Take practice quizzes designed to simulate BSHRS® exam standards.
- Study guides, mock exams, and supplemental readings
About the BSHRS® Examination
- Exam Format: Online proctored, 90 minutes
- .Question Type: Multiple-choice, scenario-based reasoning, behavioral analysis
- Number of Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 70%
- Certification Validity: 3 years (renewable via CPD and reassessment)
Certification Fee
- Standard Fee: $495 USD
- Discounted Fee (IBOGP® Members): $295
- Group/Enterprise Packages: Available
- Includes access to training content, exam, certificate, and digital credential
How to Register
- Visit the IBOGP® Certification Portal
- Select BSHRS® and complete your application
- Submit payment and receive login access to your learning dashboard
- Prepare through study modules, case labs, and practice tests
- Schedule your exam and earn your designation
Lead the Finance of Decarbonization.
The Behavioral Safety & Human Reliability Specialist (BSHRS)® certification redefines what it means to protect lives, assets, and the future of oil and gas through predictive human performance.
Paced Training, Exam Fees
Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training
Enroll in a 5-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $4,500 USD.
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