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.

Safety News You Need: Health and Wellness

Mar 06, 2020

Occupational safety and health is a dynamic, ever-changing field. Our Safety News You Need is your resource for information you need to protect the health and safety of your workforce.
The Safety Professional’s Role in Planning for a Pandemic

Mar 02, 2020

As the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world, we explore the key role occupational safety and health professionals play in helping organizations protect workers, develop plans and communicate the risks effectively.
ASSP Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Education, Leadership and Research

Mar 02, 2020

As it celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the ASSP Foundation continues its mission of providing scholarships, career guidance and professional development to help build a stronger workforce.
FY 2021 Federal Budget Proposal: Impact on Federal Safety Agencies

Feb 26, 2020

ASSP Federal Representative Adele Abrams provides a high-level review of how the proposed federal government budget for fiscal year 2021 may affect major safety agencies like OSHA, NIOSH and CSB.
Fall Protection Anchorage: Are You Anchoring Properly?

Feb 24, 2020

Anchorage connectors are s complicated component of a fall protection system. Learn how you can confirm that an anchorage point is strong enough to safely arrest a fall and that the anchorage is at a point that will allow a worker to avoid injury should they fall.

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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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