Why Become a Registered Professional?

Marketability, career potential, job security, market edge, professional growth, personal and professional goals are all reasons that support becoming a Safety Data Sheet Registered Professional (SDSRPTM).

A recent survey of SDSRPs revealed these trends among those 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 SDSRPTM 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 current registrants:

I have done two litigation cases and it was very important I had this credential as an expert witness. There are a lot of weaknesses in what the database programs provide for information that are attacked in litigation. Reason for maintaining the credential is a stronger base of knowledge than routinely seen.
~ C. S.

Preparing for and taking the registry exam expands your knowledge base; it introduced me to classification criteria I had not used in my professional experience. Taking the registry exam and maintaining the credential assures my employer and my clients that I am creating SDS according to industry and current best practice.
~ A. W.

Several years ago, when I started my career on a SDS Project in my job, I aimed at excelling the principles of SDS Authoring/hazard communication and earn this credential one day. Preparing for this exam made me a better professional and gives me the pleasure of serving to mankind with my hazard communication knowledge in my daily job.
~ H. R.

Preparing for the exam gave me in-depth knowledge of "manual" hazard classification, without relying on software. I also gained familiarity with key references, which has been helpful in my daily work and when explaining hazard classification issues to colleagues. I think having this credential has also demonstrated to prospective employers that I have the knowledge and practical experience to author SDSs with accuracy, and is useful in helping one to get to at least the interview stage.
~ M. L

Preparing for and taking the SDS registry exam provided me with extensive knowledge on GHS and SDS authoring that allowed me to apply at the workplace and improve processes.
~ L. F.

Obtaining and maintaining the SDSRP credential has made me a better SDS author because I had to learn the GHS inside and out.
~ E. A.

We have had potential clients contact us based on the registry.
~ E. D.

Not only did I solidify what I knew and what I needed to work on by taking the exam, but I also found confidence in my skills when I passed the exam. It helped me to feel sure of myself as an SDS author and confident that I could provide this service to clients.
~ A. J. W.

The trajectory of my career in HES and internal recognition within my company developed significantly after obtaining the SDSRP. It has also provided a market advantage as our customers have on occasion asked for descriptions of professional training and credentials held by the SDS authors and/or HES team. The SDSRP definitely stands out in comparison to our competitors and has been recognized internationally as an indicator of high quality and professionalism within the team.
~ R. G.

The SDSRP designation gives my client peace of mind that I have the knowledge and experience to prepare a comprehensive document that is both compliant and tailored to their actual products....not just some boiler-plate production, like a one-size-fits-all document.
~ L. E.

Having achieved the SDSRP designation, I have instant credibility with clients who need help understanding the varying requirements for SDS around the world. The SDSRP designation provides a credible entre to the decision-makers who need our expertise to support product stewardship.
~ J. B.

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.