Who We Are
The Emerging Professionals in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Common Interest Group is dedicated to investing in the future of ASSP and the safety profession by identifying, connecting and developing leaders who are just entering the field or approaching mid-career.
What We Do
Our Emerging Professionals member community provides countless opportunities for members to connect with great resources and great people while learning the skills it takes to be a great safety leader.
- We provide a unique lens into the future of the safety profession by engaging students and entry-level to mid-career safety professionals within ASSP
- With approximately 4,000 members, Emerging Professionals provides a vast and supportive community for networking, collaboration and change-making
- Local, national and virtual networking and collaboration opportunities abound, bringing together members to advocate on OSH
Common Interest Group Recognition
Why It Matters
The OSH industry and its leaders should be as diverse as all the different businesses and employees served. Workers are more likely to respond to safety initiatives that are spurred by people to whom they can relate and trust. Having diverse safety professionals helps ensure this. Through your involvement with this group you will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to be successful safety professionals.
Emerging Professionals Mentor Program
We connect rising OSH professionals within the Emerging Professionals community with experienced professionals to help sustain the future of the profession; create lifelong relationships among members; and enhance mentees’ leadership skills and business acumen.
Access our guidelines and application
How to Join
ASSP members: Log in to your ASSP account to upgrade your membership.
Non-members: Join ASSP and your desired common interest groups at the same time.
News
Get the latest news from the ASSP Emerging Professionals in OSH member community, including meeting updates, future engagements and education, requests for volunteers, and calls for action or advocacy.
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Feb 14, 2020
Of the many risks and hazards in construction and demolition work, hazardous energy is one that often gets overlooked. If your workforce is involved in construction and demolition operations, keep these three points in mind to help protect them from exposure to hazardous energy.
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Jan 22, 2020
Without the proper PPE, healthcare workers are putting their own safety, health and well-being and that of the public at risk. These three concepts can help protect the health and safety of doctors, nurses, staff and the public.
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Jan 17, 2020
The ASSP Community is a new online forum for members. Here are five things that make it different from LinkedIn and other social platforms.
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Jan 14, 2020
Two new documents from the ANSI/ASSP Z10 Committee provide comprehensive guidelines for implementing and maintaining an occupational health and safety management system.
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Jan 13, 2020
Self-retracting devices (SRDs) offer workers at height a tool for moving around a workspace, while providing a lanyard that will arrest their fall, should one take place. Taking these can help you ensure that SRDs will provide an appropriate level of protection.