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Through the President’s Award, the ASSP president recognizes individuals for special service to the Society during the president’s term. Join us in recognizing the 2020-2021 recipients.

ASSP aims to further educate OSH professionals on the latest techniques and mitigation strategies to combat risk and better protect workers through its online risk education offerings. Three upcoming courses are led by expert instructors in a virtual setting.

Effective safety and health management depends on a strong culture and effective communication. Our link roundup this week includes tips for keeping your organization on the right track.

OSHA has launched several activities — including an enforcement initiative, national emphasis program and rulemaking — to combat hazards associated with extreme heat exposure – both indoors and outdoors.

In the coming weeks, OSHA will issue an emergency temporary standard that will require employers with more than 100 employees to require their workforce to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.

Workplace risks come in many forms. This week’s link roundup includes resources for creating safer and healthier workplaces.

ASSP member Luis Pieretti has been appointed to the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors, a federal advisory committee that provides advice and guidance to the director of NIOSH.

ASSP's practice specialties and common interest groups recognized members for their ongoing efforts and contributions to the Society.

Proper planning is key to continuous safety and business improvement. Our link roundup this week offers tips on how to prepare for whatever comes your way.

ASSP has recognized its Region Safety Professionals of the Year for their ongoing efforts and contributions to the Society.

Workplace hazards come in many forms. This week’s link roundup has resources to help you identify and mitigate hazards that may not be visible to the naked eye.

Safety and health professionals have just a few days to sign up for the online component of Safety 2021 before the rate increases on Aug. 28. The 60th annual event is Sept. 13-15.

This week’s link roundup has resources to help you protect people with effective controls.

OSHA has issued updated guidance on protecting workers from coronavirus. The updates reflect developments in science and data, including the CDC's updated guidance issued July 27.

This week’s link roundup offers insights into building a culture where everyone looks out for each other’s safety and can speak up about unsafe conditions without fear.

Three member leaders discuss how they developed association governance recommendations and why they hope the House of Delegates votes for change next month.

Our link roundup this week includes a safety resource for small businesses, a reflection on worker feedback, insights about noise exposure from cicadas and more.

Earning a safety certification is a milestone for many in our profession. Here are five tips to help you prepare for your exam.

Our link roundup this week includes a study on heat-related injuries, information about protecting workers from the delta variant, tips on communicating with workers about updated mask guidance and more.

Two ASSP members were awarded the Top Women in Safety Award by Canadian Occupational Safety, Denise Howitt, CRSP, CRM, and Eldeen Pozniak, CRSP, CMIOSH.