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EHS Spotlight: Kyle Whitaker Earns Fire Inspector I Certification

  Fire Safety, News & Updates 

We’re proud to recognize Kyle Whitaker for earning his Fire Inspector I certification through the State of Tennessee!

Earlier this year, Kyle completed a rigorous 70-hour course at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle, TN. The program covered the International Fire Code, code application, and the complexities of fire prevention. After successfully passing both the course exam and the Commission on Firefighting test—a challenging accomplishment with only a moderate success rate—Kyle earned Pro Board and ICC Fire Inspector I credentials. Most recently, he was officially certified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

This achievement not only highlights Kyle’s expertise but also strengthens the Fire & Life Safety Program, ensuring our team continues to uphold the highest standards in fire code knowledge and prevention. With this certification, all current team members are now certified Fire Inspectors by both ICC and the State of Tennessee.

Congratulations, Kyle, on this outstanding milestone!

EHS Spotlight: Billy Garner Earns ASP Certification

  Laboratory Safety, News & Updates 

 

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team is proud to recognize Billy Garner for achieving his Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

About BCSP and the ASP Credential

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCSP is a not-for-profit corporation and a global leader in credentialing for safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) practitioners. Since 1969, over 100,000 BCSP credentials have been awarded, setting a high standard of competency for safety professionals around the world.

The ASP certification demonstrates a broad scope of knowledge in SH&E practice and is a key milestone toward the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation. ASPs may serve in technical or program management roles, directly supervise employees, and provide expertise in safety assurance methodologies.

Achieving the ASP credential is no small feat—the examination consists of 200 rigorous multiple-choice questionscompleted within a five-hour timeframe. ASPs must also remain current in their practice by earning recertification points every five years.

Billy’s achievement not only reflects his personal commitment to excellence, but also strengthens our EHS team’s ability to support the University of Tennessee’s safety culture. His success reflects the impact of continuous growth, shared knowledge, and leadership in strengthening our safety culture.

Congratulations, Billy, on this outstanding accomplishment!

Lab Safety Call For Submissions

  Laboratory Safety 

 

Now through October 17th, 2025, the Lab Safety Culture Awards Subcommittee is accepting submissions to our 4th quarter award category.

Submit a short narrative describing the values, attitudes, beliefs, and actions that support the overall wellbeing of your lab members

Please see the flyer above for details and send any questions to Carolina at cdolisl1@utk.edu. 

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