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It can be challenging to navigate the world of fall protection equipment. As you select and inspect your equipment, keep these five key points in mind.

It has been 110 years since the tragic factory fire that led to the creation of ASSP. All workers are encouraged to join the Society in recognizing the anniversary by observing a moment of silence at 4:45 p.m. ET March 25 – the exact time the first alarm was sounded.

OSHA has announced a national emphasis program geared toward enforcement efforts related to companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting coronavirus.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights how small construction firms can communicate with workers about COVID-19, and provides tips for improving ventilation for indoor construction sites.

CDC’s new guidance offers employers tips on how to implement on-site COVID-19 vaccination programs and outlines steps employers should take before reopening workplaces.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights OSHA’s Top 10 citations for FY 2020; how advancements in respirator technology are improving worker health; and more.

New CDC guidance outlines safety measures to reduce the probability of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens at COVID-19 vaccination sites.

A recent Llloyd’s Register survey examines how new work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected worker mental health and well-being.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights a bill to protect healthcare and social service workers; reviews the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on worker mental health and more.

ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020, The Fall Protection Code, is a comprehensive guide to developing an effective fall protection program.

Occupational safety and health professionals have two upcoming opportunities to learn about developments within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at free webinars.

For the first time, ASSP’s signature event — the Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition — is expected to be a hybrid experience that is also moving to a new location and date for greater accessibility.

This week’s Safety News You Need highlights the impact of leadership on safety and health, and how you can identify and develop leaders within your organization.

A survey from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, supported by ASSP, will gather key insights from safety and health professionals to help advance fall protection in all industries worldwide. The Fall Experience Survey explores the root causes of falls from height.

This week’s Safety News You Need includes a call for guidelines related to aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and a study on incident reporting among temporary construction workers.

Applying systems thinking can help you understand how the elements of your safety and health management system work together to achieve objectives.

A recent survey found that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more lax in properly washing their hands.

OSHA plans to update its Hazard Communication Standard to better align with GHS and help employees be better aware of potential exposures to chemical hazards in the workplace.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights updated COVID-19 guidance; addressing mental health in the workplace; and protecting the health of construction workers.

To prevent incidents, you must identify risks, demonstrate their potential impact and implement proper controls. Here are four ways to improve risk management.