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    OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program on Silica

    Feb 06, 2020
    OSHA's revised National Emphasis Program aims to reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, maritime and construction.
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    CSHS Takes Lead Role in Coalition to Advance Worker Safety and Health

    Feb 05, 2020
    The Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS) has signed on as a strategic partner of the newly launched Capitals Coalition. The Switzerland-based coalition will take an integrated and systemic approach in addressing environmental, social and economic challenges.
  • People wearing surgical mask sitting in subway in Shanghai

    Coronavirus Information for Employers

    Jan 28, 2020
    OSHA has published a web page to help employers understand the new coronovirus outbreak, learn what it means to their employees and find resources that provide more specific precautions.
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    ASSP Says Injury Rate Unacceptable, Calls for Employers to Act

    Nov 11, 2019
    ASSP is calling on employers to take steps to protect America’s workers from injury and illness in response to newly released data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in 2018, unchanged from the previous year. It was the first time since 2012 that the rate did not decrease.
  • Businesswoman giving presentation to a group of colleagues

    4 Keys to Changing Your Safety Culture

    Nov 04, 2019
    Changing your safety culture is easier said than done. But expert Pete Susca has four steps you can take to better integrate safety into your business.

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.

  • ASSP Technical Comments | Addressing DOT Highway Safety Improvement Program | April 2024
  • ASSP Comments | 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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