As you know, CSC/TC has been a founding member in the Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC). Our core programs are the Basic Plus and the Basic Plus Refresher, so it seemed natural for us to focus a lot of our energy into a revision of the Basic Orientation Plus Program (aka BOP or Basic Plus) in order to make this program compatible among the eighteen safety councils represented by ARSC. The undertaking to revise safety training programs and curriculum can be a difficult task, especially when you have eighteen safety training councils providing input and comment.

The original plan called for a revision of the existing “On-Site Safety” film coupled with three 5-minute modules on HazCom, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Electrical and Process Safety Management. Early discussion with the ARSC Curriculum Committee increased the scope to include elevated work safety (i.e., fall protection, scaffolds and ladder safety) and a need to tie all the modules together.

Once the film script was completed and accepted, filming began in Texas City, TX during June of 1999. Footage was shot at the Union Carbide, Marathon-Ashland, Sterling Chemicals and Valero facilities.

The strength of the film is its on-camera interview with actual craftsmen which provide a compelling testimony to the new worker regarding the importance of safety at work and at home. Candee Production’s philosophy is that “in order to reach the mind you must touch the heart” and this film certainly achieves that goal! CSC/TC held a Video Premiere on June 6, 2000 at Texas City’s new C.T. Doyle Convention Center and more than 85 attendees joined us. All in attendance were amazed at the quality and realistic nature of the film.

We would like to thank all involved with this production, especially the craftsmen who shared their knowledge and expertise. When we put our heads together, we really can DO MORE WITH LESS!