Councils and Committees

Council and committee volunteers influence the direction of the American Society of Safety Professionals, advance the safety profession as a whole and gain transferable leadership experience.

What Are ASSP Councils and Committees

ASSP’s five councils and many committees are the governing bodies that, along with support from ASSP staff, spearhead the many initiatives, programs and services that benefit our organization, support our members and advance the safety profession as a whole.

Why Serve on Our Councils and Committees

Serving on an ASSP council or committee gives you an excellent opportunity to voice your insights and influence decisions related to ASSP operations while guiding our broader agenda on worker safety and advancing the safety profession. In addition, serving on our councils and committees is an excellent way for you to grow into future ASSP and industry leadership roles.

Help us match your skills and interests to open opportunities to get involved with our vibrant community of OSH professionals.

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Our Councils and Committees

Our many different councils and committees focus on topics that range from ASSP membership development and Society leadership elections, to industry-wide safety standards, legislation and professional conduct. Our volunteer-led councils and committees include:

Standing Committees

Advisory Group
Finance Committee
Nominations and Elections Committee
Professional Conduct Committee

Member Communities

Chapter Operations
Council on Region Affairs
Education and Training
Future Safety Leaders Conference Committee
Leadership Conference
Membership Development
Outstanding Student Section of the Year Award Committee

Education

Council on Professional Development
Editorial Review Board
Professional Development Conference Planning Committee
Technical Publications Advisory Committee

Advocacy

Council on Professional Affairs
Government Affairs Committee
Technical/Professional Recognition Committee
Risk Assessment Committee

Standards

Council on Practices and Standards
Standards Development Committee
ANSI/ASSP Standards Development committees

Volunteer Leadership

Our councils and committees truly are an opportunity for you to become a future leader of ASSP and the safety industry. Council and committee leaders not only learn and grow from their leadership responsibilities, but they also gain access to professional development and training opportunities that can benefit their careers. Council vice presidents are elected positions while committee leaders are appointed.

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