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We share the latest news on occupational safety and health legislation and regulation as well as updates on our member-driven initiatives to ensure that safety professionals are part of the conversation.

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    Safety News You Need: Guidelines and Initiatives

    May 20, 2021
    This week’s link roundup includes guidance on masking and physical distancing, a study on the health impacts of working long hours and more.
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    Registration Opens for ASSP’s Safety 2021

    May 19, 2021
    ASSP has opened registration for its 60th annual event. The Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition will be held Sept. 13-15 in Austin, Texas, as a hybrid experience that features online and in-person components.
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    Three Safety Experts Honored as ASSP Fellows

    May 13, 2021
    ASSP is bestowing the honor of Fellow on three longtime members who have made significant contributions to the OSH profession. Timothy R. Fisher, Michael W. Hayslip and Carl W. Heinlein are the 2021 recipients of the Society’s highest honor.
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    ASSP Honors Bliss as 2021 Outstanding Safety Educator

    May 11, 2021
    Morgan Bliss, a widely respected professor in the occupational safety and health field and ASSP member for 11 years, is ASSP’s 2021 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator.
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    Safety News You Need: Reports and Regulations

    May 06, 2021
    This week’s link roundup includes updated OSHA guidance for beryllium standards; a report on workplace injuries and fatalities; news on the Department of Labor and gig workers and more
  • Headshot of Ai-jen Poo holding a microphone

    Asian American Achievements in Safety

    Apr 30, 2021
    Whether by participating in occupational safety and health or influencing its effectiveness, these 10 Asian Americans have a significant place in history.
  • Construction worker holding a harness and gloves

    Safety News You Need: National Safety Stand-Down

    Apr 29, 2021
    This week’s link roundup includes guidance on preventing falls in construction; an update on OSHA’s emergency temporary COVID-19 standard and more.
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    ASSP’s Fall Protection Toolbox Supports OSHA’s Stand-Down

    Apr 28, 2021
    ASSP has introduced fall protection courses and new online safety resources to help safety professionals recognize the eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 3-7. The campaign is led by OSHA.
  • Young retail worker wearing a mask

    Safety News You Need: Protecting Young Workers

    Apr 22, 2021
    This week’s link roundup includes news on a national campaign to improve safety for teen workers, COVID19 workplace legislation, tips for creating better remote workstations and more.
  • Doctor placing band aid on patients arm

    OSHA Guidance on Recording Illnesses Caused by COVID-19 Vaccinations

    Apr 21, 2021
    OSHA has issued new frequently asked questions on recording illnesses caused by required and recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.

Technical Comments on Issues Affecting Workplace Safety

ASSP regularly responds to requests from federal agencies seeking public comments on matters affecting workplace safety and the occupational safety and health profession. ASSP submits these comments as part of the public record.

  • DOE | Worker Safety and Health Requirements (10 CFR Part 851) | February 2026
  • OSHA | Heat Injury and Illness Prevention | January 2025
  • NSSCET | Joint Multi-stakeholder Letter NSSCET Implementation | July 2024
  • OSHA | Replacing Fire Brigades Standard With Emergency Response Standard | June 2024
  • VA | Opposing the Proposed Pay Downgrade for Industrial Hygienists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | May 2024
  • ASSP Comments | ASSP Support of Federal Agencies Impacting Occupational Safety and Health | April 2024
  • DOT | Addressing DOT Highway Safety Improvement Program | April 2024
  • FHWA | Federal Highway Administration, Highway Safety Improvement Program | April 2024
  • CPWR | ASSP Support for Continued Federal Funding | Nov. 2023
  • OSHA | ANSI/ASSP Z244 Committee: Hazardous Energy Letter of Interpretation (LOI) Request | Nov. 2023
  • OSHA | ASSP Support of Z244 LOI Request | Nov. 2023
  • OSHA | Leading Indicators | July 2023
  • OSHA | Voluntary Protection Programs | April 2023
  • FAA | Safety Management Systems | April 2023
  • DOT | Improving Road Safety | April 2023
  • FRA | Training for Safety-Related Railroad Employees | Nov. 2022
  • FAA | Minimum Seat Dimensions | Sept. 2022
  • AIHA | ASSP Supports Blood Lead Level Comment | Sept. 2022
  • CPSC | Debris Penetration Hazards | Aug. 2022
  • USACE | Safety and Health Requirements Manual | June 2022
  • OSHA | Recordkeeping | May 2022
  • FAA | Safety Management Systems | April 2022
  • OSHA | Powered Industrial Trucks | April 2022
  • OSHA | COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard | Dec. 2021
  • NIOSH | Healthcare Workers Mental Health | Nov. 2021
  • MSHA | Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment | Oct. 2021
  • OSHA | Evaluation of OHMS | Oct. 2021
  • FAA | Safety Management Systems | Aug. 2021
  • Coast Guard | Safety Management Systems | April 2021

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