Strategic Directions

In the fall of 2002, CSSE embarked on a new strategic path that led to many new and exciting changes. Responding to a strategic study that looked in depth at not only member needs but also the new economic climate, the association landscape, and other critical factors, CSSE devised a new strategy that focused on fulfilling membership needs and desires. CSSE heard what members and potential members were saying loud and clear and responded accordingly. In a series of new initiatives, CSSE continues to strive to be the leading organization for health, safety, and loss prevention practitioners.

For the past six years, the CSSE Board of Directors has been continually exploring new initiatives to ensure that CSSE stays at the forefront of member services and embraces new technologies and other modes of knowledge exchange to ensure that CSSE is the source for knowledge when it comes to OH&S. To make our vision a reality we will continue to strive to not only meet but exceed our members' expectations for information, professional development, and networking.

The Society's strategic directions are:

• Information and Knowledge Exchange and Networking
• Organizational Development
• Professional Development

This strategy of continual renewal and implementation of cutting edge technologies will position the CSSE as the premier organization for Canadian health, safety and environmental practitioners.

History

CSSE was founded in 1949 by a small group of dedicated individuals drawn together in the common cause of accident prevention. It grew from a provincially-based organization to become Canada's largest national and most established professional organization for health and safety practitioners. Today, we have almost 4,000 members across Canada, the United States, and around the world working together to enhance the health, safety and environmental profession.