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OSHA has issued interim guidance to help address nationwide shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators.

Responding to and recovering from a crisis effectively requires planning and a range of tools designed to help you keep your workers safe and your business running. This edition of Safety News You Need shares resources for developing a business continuity plan.

With the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise, what steps should you take if one of your workers has the virus, and when should they be allowed to return to work? The CDC offers guidance on prudent timelines for different scenarios.

For a limited time, ASSP is providing free online access to 330 recorded education sessions on many issues connected to workplace safety and health. Industry professionals can engage in on-demand learning from wherever they are located to gain knowledge from the experts who presented at Safety 2019 in New Orleans.

Using an established framework like the hierarchy of controls is a foundational concept for solving OSH challenges during a health emergency like COVID-19.

A new video provides comprehensive guidance on OSHA fit testing procedures featured in Appendix A of 1910.134 to help ensure a proper fit.

When a crisis occurs, effective communication can help ensure your audience is safe and informed. These seven points can help you craft an effective risk or crisis communication strategy.

Listen to our recorded webinar to hear the latest updates on ASSP government affairs and standards development initiatives.

ASSP is providing free online resources to help its members and the OSH community respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new three-part podcast explores how OSH professionals can protect their organization’s workers while helping to slow the spread of the virus. It features ASSP's Deb Roy and Tim Fisher.

Occupational safety and health professionals and their organizations are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this edition of Safety News You Need, we’re sharing some resources on risk assessment and risk management.

While noise may not seem as dangerous as other hazards on construction and demolition sites, it can have a real impact on worker safety and health. Here’s how.

OSHA has issued updated guidance related to work-related cases of COVID-19.

A new NIOSH document guides readers through the process and logic the agency uses to conduct chemical risk assessments in the workplace.

OSHA has issued temporary guidance for is respiratory protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, regarding required annual fit-testing of general use respirators.

Occupational safety and health is a dynamic, ever-changing field. Our Safety News You Need is a great resource on the latest tools and information you need to protect your workforce.

With the COVID-19 outbreak generating many questions, ASSP will host a free question-and-answer session for OSH professionals to learn more about responding to the pandemic. The online event March 18 will feature expert advice from ASSP President-Elect Deborah Roy.

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 ANSI B11 series of standards offers comprehensive guidance on proper machine guarding for a broad range of machinery.

Journalists are invited to attend ASSP's largest annual event -- Safety 2020 in Orlando. The June conference and exposition is attended by over 5,500 occupational safety and health professionals and features more than 600 companies that demonstrate the latest product innovations.

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.