Utility Safety Practice Specialty

Join the Utilities Practice Specialty for access to a network of safety and utilities subject-matter experts, as well as relevant industry education and information.

Who We Are

ASSP’s Utilities Practice Specialty member community is the premier resource for ASSP members looking for technical knowledge and expertise within the utility industry on issues related to electrical, solar and wind generation, natural gas transmission and distribution, water or wastewater treatment, telecommunications, public works and other utility areas.

What We Do

For ASSP members within the Utilities 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.

Practice Specialty Recognition

Professional development opportunities, including utilities industry and OSH-focused 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, utilities-industry-focused content and information that you can also immediately implement, as well as share with employers and colleagues, to create safe, productive work environments.

Why It Matters

Workers in the utilities industry face a wide range safety hazards that can produce serious and fatal injuries. This makes it especially important for you to have access to a network of safety professionals within the utilities industry who can provide real-world guidance and support, along with access 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 Utilities Practice Specialty community, including meeting updates, future engagements and education, requests for volunteers, and calls for action or advocacy.

OSHA Issues Interim Guidance on Respirator Decontamination

Apr 28, 2020

As employers strive to provide workers with adequate PPE to protect themselves from exposure to COVID-19, OSHA has issued interim enforcement guidance on decontamination of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).
Safety News You Need: Industrial Hygiene

Apr 24, 2020

Proper industrial hygiene plays a major role in identifying potential worker exposures to COVID-19 and putting protective measures in place. This week’s Safety News You Need highlights tools you can use to prevent the spread of the virus in your workplace.
5 Online Strategies That Will Improve Your Safety Training

Apr 24, 2020

Many workers are now isolated or conducting business remotely as a result of COVID-19. Have you tried these five online safety training strategies?
Four Ways to Be an Effective Safety Leader During a Pandemic

Apr 23, 2020

Safety professionals play a key role in helping their organizations navigate changing workplace realities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are four ways you can be an effective leader during this crisis.
Working Together for Safety: Safety Management Systems Help in Pandemic

Apr 22, 2020

In this episode of Working Together for Safety, ASSP President Diana Stegall explains how your safety management system can be a critical part of your organization's response to COVID-19 and its aftermath.

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Leadership Opportunities

Go beyond belonging to the Utilities 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.

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