The logbook is in three parts, only the second part, the 'Continuing Professional Development Record' needs to be submitted to the Safety Institute. For some people, brief jottings in a work diary may be sufficient. The Record of Professional Experience shows one suitable way of recording professional experience. Importantly, the form facilitates the recording of key activities cross-referenced to particular competencies. A competent person also has an appreciation of their own limitations.
Employers expect that professional staff stay abreast of current trends, changes and technology.
Certainly, where the health and safety professional acts as a consultant this is imperative to potential and existing employers or clients. CPD is a continuing process of personal growth to enhance one's capabilities and to realise one's full potential as a professional by obtaining and developing a wide range of knowledge, experience and skills which are not normally acquired during initial training and which together develop one's competence. The professional members must attain a given number of points over a 5 year period. These points may be attained in the categories of Active Safety Practice, Professional Service Activities, Research and Publication of Papers, Attendance at Seminars and Educational Programs and Other Activities. The various self-assessment checklists completed through the Career Planner may have highlighted the need for professional development.