American Society of Safety Professionals

Training and Communications Practice Specialty

Membership

Print Page

Join our Training and Communications Practice Specialty for access to a network of safety professionals with expertise in training, as well as relevant industry education and information.

Who We Are

ASSP’s Training and Communications Practice Specialty member community is the premier resource for occupational safety and health (OSH) trainers and communications practitioners seeking technical knowledge and expertise on instructional design, adult learning, e-learning, training diverse workforces and training and communications within the safety profession.

What We Do

For ASSP members within the Training and Communications Practice Specialty community, 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 occupational safety and health-focused training and communications 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, training- and communications-focused content and information that you can also immediately put into practice, share with employers and colleagues and use to create safe, productive work environments

Practice Specialty Recognition

MBR_VirtualCommunity_Recognition_Bronze_FullSize_230717

MBR_VirtualCommunity_Recognition_Bronze_FullSize_220719

MBR_VirtualCommunity_Recognition_Silver_2020-2021_210707

Why It Matters

For workplace safety initiatives to be effective, they cannot simply live in the safety or risk management department. The entire organization, from the top down, must be invested. This requires you to deploy sound training and communications practices so employees at all levels can understand the initiatives, their potential impact and how they can be implemented. This makes it especially important for you to have access to a network of peers who can help guide your efforts and provide access to the latest technical content offering direction on the unique challenges you face.

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

Training and Communications Advisory Committee

Administrator Matthew G Spencer, CSP, REM

Assistant Administrator Ron Carr, M.S.

Membership Chair Marilyn Joy Hubner, Ph.D.

Nominations & Elections Chair Lori A Schroth, CSP, CIT, CHSP

Professional Development Chair Chris Ross, P.E., CSP, OHST

Professional Development Chair Matthew G Spencer, CSP, REM

Secretary Daniell Hill

Staff Liaison Charlyn L Haguewood

Standards Chair Daniell Hill

Technical Question Coordinator Brandon J Hody, M.S., CSP, CIT, CHSP

Leadership Opportunities

Go beyond belonging to the Training and Communications Practice Specialty and volunteer for a position on our advisory committee. Alternatively, consider running to be elected as assistant administrator, which leads to occupying the office of administrator after two years. 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.