Industrial Safety Training Council Joins PRESCA to Elevate Industry Safety Standards
Beaumont, Texas — Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) is excited to announce its role as a founding member of the newly established Petrochemical, Refining, and Energy Safety Council Association (PRESCA™). This groundbreaking initiative underscores ISTC’s ongoing dedication to advancing safety excellence and fostering collaboration and reciprocity across the energy sector.
PRESCA, a Texas-based nonprofit organization, unites safety councils and industry representatives to uphold quality, integrity, and reciprocity in safety training. By bringing together key stakeholders, PRESCA addresses the complex challenges facing the petrochemical, refining, and energy industries while driving meaningful progress toward a safer, more resilient future.
Comprised of the largest volume of contractor safety training nationwide, ISTC is proud to join the founding PRESCA members The Health and Safety Council (HASC®), Industry Business Roundtable (IBR), and Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR), as well as collaborate with additional safety councils nationwide, to support industry and represent the contractor and owner voices of industry. ISTC also collaborates with other industry leaders and organizations to champion best practices in safety training and compliance.
“PRESCA reflects our industry’s commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement,” said Bobby Tupper, President & CEO of ISTC. “By leveraging synergies among contractors and owners, we are building a foundation of trust and reciprocity.”
PRESCA key initiatives:
- Reciprocity and Collaboration: PRESCA fosters alignment between contractors and owners, simplifying safety processes and enhancing compliance.
- Rigorous Standards: PRESCA assures consistency and integrity in safety training delivery through the most rigorous, robust accreditation and auditing protocols that extend beyond just one area to promote verified reciprocity across all courses, including site-specific and Live Online Proctoring.
- Industry-Leading Programs: PRESCA supports initiatives like Safety Essentials®, recognized as the most widely accepted, industry-chosen Process Safety Management (PSM) required contractor orientation.
PRESCA exclusively represents the most widely accepted reciprocal PSM course nationwide, Safety Essentials. This foundational course was created at the request of
industry to offer a streamlined approach to PSM compliance while maintaining integrity in delivery options.
For over 25 years, ISTC has led the way in delivering high-quality training, occupational health services, and technological solutions with integrity tailored to the needs of the industrial sector. By addressing evolving challenges and fostering innovation, ISTC remains committed to supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable workplaces nationwide.
For more information about ISTC, visit www.istc.net or contact clientrelations@istc.net.