American Society of Safety Professionals

Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources Practice Specialty

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Join the Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources Practice Specialty for access to a network of subject-matter safety experts, and relevant industry education and information.

Who We Are

ASSP’s Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources Practice Specialty member community is the premier resource for members seeking technical knowledge and expertise within the extractive industries.

What We Do

For ASSP members within the Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources 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.

Practice Specialty Recognition

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Professional development opportunities, including oil-, gas- and mining-focused OSH education that 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, relevant content and information that you can immediately implement as well as share with employers and colleagues to create safe and productive work environments.

Why It Matters

Workers in the extractive industries face a wide range of safety hazards that can produce serious or fatal injuries. This makes it especially important for you to have access to a network of safety professionals within the the oil, gas and mining industries who can provide real-world guidance and support, and can connect you to the latest technical content that offers direction on the unique challenges you face.

How to Join

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.

News

Get the latest news from the ASSP Oil, Gas and Mining Practice Specialty, including meeting updates, future engagements and education, requests for volunteers, and calls for action or advocacy.

The Fall Protection Lifeline: A Safety Professional’s Guide to Self-Retracting Devices

Jan 13, 2020

An effective fall protection system has many parts. Here’s what you and your team need to know about self-retracting devices.
How to Develop an Effective E-learning Program

Dec 13, 2019

When developing an electronic learning (or e-learning) program, use these five tips from ANSI/ASSP Z490.2 to ensure learners remember what they need to know.
Let’s Talk Turkey: A Day in the Life of a Poultry Safety Professional

Nov 26, 2019

Behind every piece of poultry brought to the market is a safety professional working to implement measures to protect the workers processing the poultry as well as the consumers eating it.
4 Tips for Developing Effective Safety and Health Training

Nov 15, 2019

Whether your people are manufacturing auto parts or building cabinets, they need to know how to be safe. Learn how to develop safety training that works.
Global Focus on Safety Management Systems Grows: Report From ISO TC 283

Nov 11, 2019

At its recent meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, ISO Technical Committee 283 continued its development and enhancement of the ISO 45000 family of standards.

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Leadership Opportunities

Go beyond belonging to the Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources Practice Specialty 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.

Interested in leading?

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