Kuwait-Based Indian HSE Professional Ashok Garlapati Appointed to Global Safety Body
Kuwait-based Indian Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professional Ashok Garlapati has been appointed as the representative of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), USA, to the International Network of Safety and Health Professional Organizations (INSHPO), marking a significant milestone in global occupational safety leadership.
BCSP, a globally recognized not-for-profit organization established in 1969, is responsible for setting and certifying professional standards for safety, health and environmental practitioners worldwide. The organization formally acknowledged Ashok Garlapati’s distinguished service on the BCSP Board, where he served as a Director from 2019 to 2025, including his tenure as Board President in 2024. Notably, he became the first BCSP President from outside North America since the organization’s inception.
During his six-year term on the Board, Ashok played a pivotal role in strengthening BCSP’s international presence and professional standards. Among his key contributions was securing equivalency status for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification for international academic programmes, enabling HSE professionals across the globe to fast-track their Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credentials.
In recognition of his leadership and global impact, BCSP nominated him to represent the organization at INSHPO, an international alliance dedicated to collaboration and the advancement of the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession worldwide.
Expressing his gratitude, Ashok said it was an honour to continue serving the global HSE community and to work toward enhanced international collaboration to improve safety practices across industries.
BCSP Chief Executive Officer Christy Uden praised his contributions, stating that his extensive experience, global perspective and collaborative leadership style would be a valuable asset to INSHPO and the wider OSH community.
Ashok Garlapati was formally honoured for his voluntary services during the BCSP Board meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 6, 2025. His appointment underscores Kuwait’s growing role in global HSE leadership and reflects his continued commitment to advancing occupational health and safety standards worldwide.
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