Management Practice Specialty

Membership

Join our Management Practice Specialty for access to a network of subject matter experts in safety management, as well as relevant industry education and information.

Who We Are

ASSP’s Management Practice Specialty member community is geared toward ASSP members who are focused on occupational safety and health (OSH) management or supervision, safety program oversight, and safety culture and leadership issues. We provide a forum for safety managers and supervisors to network, and also offer management-related content and education to advance your knowledge and skills.

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What We Do

For ASSP members within the Management Practice Specialty, we provide the following:

Networking opportunities via social media groups, conference calls and in-person meetings like the annual Professional Development Conference so you can connect with top industry professionals
Professional development opportunities, including safety management education you can immediately put into practice, mentor relationships that facilitate sharing knowledge, and volunteer and leadership opportunities to build your skills and enhance your resume
Safety-related, management-focused content and information that you can also immediately implement, as well as share with employers and colleagues, to create safe, productive work environments

Practice Specialty Recognition

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Why It Matters

We cater to those already in or seeking safety management and supervisory roles, not only to share best practices for implementing and overseeing safety management systems, but also to offer resources on how to make the business case for safety to your employer. We aspire to earn safety professionals a seat at the decision-making table among other business leaders so we truly can make the world a safer and healthier place.

Find a Mentor

Through our mentorship program, we connect experienced safety managers with those professionals who are new to safety management positions or who aspire to obtain such positions. Our goal is to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objectives, skill development, career considerations and networking. Mentor and mentee applicants must be members of ASSP and the Management Practice Specialty.

Access our guidelines and application

Join Today!

ASSP members: Log in to your ASSP account to upgrade your membership.

Non-members: Join ASSP and your desired practice specialties at the same time.

Connect With Our Members

Management Practice Specialty Advisory Committee

Administrator Stacey A Brooks, CSP, CHMM, CPEA

Advisory Committee Member Miaozong Wu, Ph.D., CSP, ARM

Advisory Committee Member Trynitie Thornton, CSP

Advisory Committee Member Joe Tavenner, CSP, CIH

Advisory Committee Member David Pryor

Advisory Committee Member Danny Smith

Assistant Administrator Matthew G Wright, MPH, CSP, CIH

Awards & Honors Chair Taylor D Abel, P.E.

Content Coordinator Bryce J Griffler, CSP, ASP

Government Affairs Chair Pamela E Kerr

Membership Chair Anita Muller

Mentoring Committee Jay C Brakensiek, M.S., CSP

Nominations & Elections Chair Pamela E Kerr

Professional Development Chair Paul A Lane, CSHM

Secretary Stanley D Geist, CSP, ASP

Social Media Chair Patrick John Wolocko, CSP, CHST

Staff Liaison Charlyn L Haguewood

Standards Chair Pamela E Kerr

Volunteer to Become a Leader

Go beyond belonging to the Management Practice Specialty community and volunteer for a position on our Advisory Committee. Or, consider running to be elected as assistant administrator, which, after two years, leads to the office of administrator. As a volunteer leader, you can lend your time and expertise to our many initiatives, while developing transferable leadership and team-building skills. Leadership positions within ASSP help members reach their highest level of performance — both on the job and in the Society.