Thank you for choosing the BCSP Foundation publication SHIFT: Global EHS Research to Practice as your pathway for volunteering as an Editorial Board Advisor. To ensure that your time and expertise are used most effectively, we ask that all volunteers fill out this Volunteer Application Form. Please see details below:

Editorial Board Advisor responsibilities include:

• Commit up to 40 hours per calendar year 
• Promote SHIFT to potential readers, authors, organizations, etc.
• Perform outreach to gather potential research submissions
• Assist with volunteer recruitment  
• Advise and approve policies and procedures
• High level management of operations
• Evaluation of journal reports and performance for improvement
• Advise on ethical concerns involving volunteers and content
• May be required to contribute one (1) peer review and "tie-breakers" each year
• Communicate clearly and constructively
• We ask that all volunteers act according to the BCSP Code of Ethics and hold themselves accountable during the duration of the volunteer activity. The document may be reviewed here.

The information entered into the form will only be used by appropriate BCSP/BCSP Foundation staff. A staff member will contact you via the email provided if additional details are needed and once selections have been made. Any questions may be directed to journal@bcspfoundation.org. 

This application should be completed by those interested in submitting Best Practices for publication. 

Best Practices are a synopsis of accessible, relevant, and efficient best practices on occupational safety, health, and/or environmental topics for use in the EHS field. Best practices can, but do not have to be research based. Accepted best practices will be developed with assistance by SHIFT through research or practice. 

The Best Practice Committee, a group of CSP holders from diverse EHS backgrounds, will assist in the review and development of the Best Practice.

Best Practice Submission Checklist

The following are required for submission: 

• Author contact information
• Author Resumé (Include total years of experience in EHS field)
• Best Practice Synopsis (Include total time of utilization)
• Intended Media Choice
• Idea of Support Needed
• Signed Statement of Originality

Additional questions and concerns may be addressed to journal@bcspfoundation.org.

This application should be completed by students interested in submitting their research posters for publication on the SHIFT website. Students should be currently enrolled in an academic institution who have recently engaged in a noteworthy, scholarly investigation or safety research study in the environmental, health, and safety (ESH) field.

Priority is given to recent work, including work still in progress, for which the student has had primary responsibility (i.e., qualifies as first author). Thesis research for a master's or doctoral degree at a school is eligible for presentation, either as a report on work in progress or as a final report. For completed work (e.g., a thesis already defended), the date of completion of the investigation or study should be no greater than 18 months prior to submission.

Poster Submission Checklist

The following are required for submission: 

• Author contact information
• Personal bio (200 words max)
• Professional headshot (at least 400 pixels wide)
• Abstract
• Paragraph(s) about the research, including scope and methodology
• Poster upload (Image must be at least 2,500 pixels wide. A 36”x48” PowerPoint slide is acceptable. Other acceptable formats include PDF, PSD, or AI).
• Signed Statement of Originality

Additional questions and concerns may be addressed to journal@bcspfoundation.org.

This application should be completed by those interested in submitting original written research or case studies for publication. 

It is very important that you read the Author Guidelines for submission requirements prior to submitting any work.

Manuscript Submission Checklist

The following are required for submission: 

• Author(s) contact information
• Designated author as primary contact
• Abstract with keywords
• Main text of the manuscript (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) 
• Signed Statement of Originality
• Research only - No identifying information
• Research only - Title page
• Research only - IRB approval (if applicable)

Separate files for visual representations (tables, diagrams, photos, etc.) will be requested after acceptance. Please have these ready, if applicable. 

Additional questions and concerns may be addressed to journal@bcspfoundation.org.