BASIC ORIENTATION PLUS® – REIMAGINED FOR TODAY'S WORKFORCE
Industry’s most trusted awareness-level PSM training isn’t going away — it just got a whole lot better.
The Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC) has reimagined the Basic Orientation Plus® (BOP) program to meet the needs of today’s workforce while preserving the gold standard you’ve counted on for decades.
BOP has been reimagined — not replaced — to make safety training more effective and accessible for everyone.
BOP has set the standard for safely onboarding the industrial workforce for 25 years. Now, ARSC has taken it a step further enhancing the program with a more interactive learning experience and flexible delivery options that align with the demands of your job sites and the realities of today’s workforce.
MODERN FORMAT. TRUSTED FRAMEWORK.
- OSHA-Aligned, Vetted by Industry Experts
Compliant with applicable OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 PSM regulations. - Delivered Your Way
Choose instructor-led, lab-based, or online delivery. - Focused and Efficient
First-time training is 3 hours – or in 4 hours in a classroom. It’s high impact without cutting corners. - Knowledge You Can Measure
Built-in quizzes give real-time feedback and there’s graded testing throughout to maintain legal defensibility. - Active Learning Tactics
Real-world scenarios simulate a day on the job. Learners stay engaged start to finish. - Third-Party Oversight You Can Trust
Supported by a nationwide network of safety councils and audited by a third party to ensure consistent quality, fairness, and compliance across the board.
TRAINING THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE
The reimagined BOP program gives you the flexibility to train the way that works best for you—without compromising quality. Each ARSC training center has a designated code making auditing more reliable. Gulf Coast Safety Council designated code is “08”.
- Instructor-Led: Learn in a traditional classroom setting led by expert facilitators who bring real-world safety experience to life.
- First-Time Course: English – Use course code 08BOP
- Computer Lab: Complete training in a quiet, on-site lab environment at one of our training locations in Louisiana or Mississippi.
- First-Time Course: Use course code __ LBOP
- Refresher: English – Use course code 08BOPR
- Online: Train anytime, anywhere—24/7 access with no registration required. Our online option features technology-assisted proctoring for maximum flexibility and accountability.
- First-Time Course: Use course code __ VBOP
- Refresher: Use course code 08VBOPR
- Spanish: The BOP in also available in Spanish.
OPTIONS FOR TRAINING BETTER SERVE OUR CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE
You don’t need to exclusively commit to one training provider to ensure compliance with safety standards. That’s the power of Basic Orientation Plus® — a program built on reciprocity and integrity, owned and audited by a neutral third party to ensure fairness across the board. If someone’s pushing exclusivity, ask why. And who really benefits.
Not sure which prerequisite safety program is right for you? Our recent blog post breaks it down.
THE BOP REMAINS ACCEPTED AT HUNDREDS OF SITES
Simply fill out this form, and we'll send you the BOP Site Acceptance Guide!
Please Note: The guide is currently being vetted by councils nationwide and will be updated accordingly. Site acceptance is subject to change at any time by the facility owner.
OWNER FACILITIES MUST OPT IN TO ACCEPT ONLINE BOP DELIVERY
For over 25 years, BOP has been the trusted, approved and recognized prerequisite at owner/operator facilities nationwide.
To take advantage of the new online BOP delivery method, owner facilities must actively opt in. The list of participating sites is growing. Subscribe to our email list and be the first to know when new sites opt in.
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
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
LET'S CONNECT!
Questions? Let’s chat about how the reimagined BOP program can work for you.
