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Join us for our discussion on the value of Professional Certifications and Association Participation!
We will be hosting an interactive session designed to help you navigate the landscape of professional credentials and the true meaning of "networking."
Rather than a standard lecture, this presentation will draw upon the collective experience of the room to define the real value of active participation in professional associations. We will also conduct a candid review of various Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) certifications and licenses. We will discuss which credentials can boost your career, and—just as importantly—when you might not need them at all.
Upon registering, you will be emailed a confirmation with a digital ticket. This can be accessed under the "My e-ticket" button on your confirmation email. Please have this ticket available in paper or digitally on the day of the meeting.
Topic: The Value of Professional Certifications and Association Participation
Date: Wednesday February 11th, 2026
Location: Balfour Beatty HQ (3180 Fairview Park Dr Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Time: 8:00am – 10:30am
Our Sponsor:
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Chesapeake Region Safety Council
Established in 1923, the Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC) is a private, non-profit, non-governmental public service organization whose mission is to provide safety training and education that will reduce disabling injuries and save lives. |
Our Host:
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Balfour Beatty Across the nation, Balfour Beatty builds the places where our communities live, work, travel, learn and play. From bustling hubs of tourism to empowering educational environments, vital infrastructure that connects us and the inviting places we call home, Balfour Beatty is building bright new futures every day. |
Our Speaker:
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Bruce Donato Principal K & A First Aid and Safety Bruce Donato is a principal with K & A First Aid and Safety providing safety consulting and emergency preparedness services for many industries. He holds a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has over 40 years of industrial experience. Prior to consulting, he has worked in the federal government and for chemical, textile, and biotechnology companies. Mr. Donato is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), and Certified Ergonomics Compliance Director (CECD).
In addition to his safety experience, Mr. Donato has held positions as a design engineer, plant supervisor, research engineer, distribution manager, laboratory supervisor and facilities manager. Mr. Donato holds and has held numerous officer positions on various EHS associations including being the national President of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Managers (AHMP) and the chair of the AIHA Local Section Council. Mr. Donato is an editor of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Managers Desk Reference and author of several chapters. |
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Balfour Beatty HQ, 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 200, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042