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ASSP Recruiting Presenters for Safety 2024 in Denver

Aug 22, 2023
- Advocacy
- Education
- Global Safety
- Press Release
ASSP seeks a diverse group of OSH professionals to join its team of presenters now being formed for Safety 2024 in Denver. The deadline is Sept. 13.
Q&A: What the Updated Z359.2 Standard Means for Managed Fall Protection Systems

Aug 22, 2023
- Education
- Fall Protection
- Construction
Kevin Denis shares how the recently updated ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 standard can help you improve your fall protection system and better protect workers at height.
Q&A: Using OSHA Consultation to Improve Your Safety and Health Management System

Aug 14, 2023
- Education
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- OSHA/Law
Todd Schultz shares how OSHA on-site consultation can help small and medium-sized businesses establish and improve their safety and health management systems.
5 Emerging Technologies in Ergonomics and Why They Matter

Aug 10, 2023
- Construction
- Membership
- Ergonomics & Human Factors
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Member Community
- Safety Management
- Education
Emerging technologies are changing the way safety professionals approach ergonomics. Here are five tools that could help you address workplace challenges.
OSHA Aims to Reduce Hazards in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Aug 03, 2023
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
OSHA has launched a national emphasis program to address hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establishments.
Deadline Nears for SafetyFOCUS Education Event

Aug 01, 2023
- Education
- Fall Protection
- Certification Preparation
- Press Release
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Safety Management
- Training & Communication
OSH professionals thinking about attending this fall’s SafetyFOCUS event should register soon to avoid a rate increase. The regular rate expires after Aug. 10.
OSHA Issues Hazard Alert for Heat

Jul 27, 2023
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Health & Wellness
- Risk Assessment & Management
- OSHA/Law
As part of a national effort to better protect workers and communities from extreme heat, OSHA has issued a hazard alert for heat and will increase enforcement efforts to prevent heat exposure in the workplace.
Q&A: How Can Construction Safety Professionals Help Prevent Struck-by Incidents?

Jul 25, 2023
- Construction
- Education
- Training & Communication
- Standards
- Hazards & Hazardous Materials
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Advocacy
Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of fatalities among U.S. construction workers. Use these tips from Carl Heinlein to address struck-by hazards.
OSHA's Proposed Rule Aims to Improve Fit of PPE in Construction

Jul 20, 2023
- OSHA/Law
- Government Affairs
- Advocacy
- Standards
OSHA is proposing to revise the PPE standard for the construction industry to ensure it clearly states that PPE must fit each affected employee properly. Comments are due Sept. 18.
New Rule Expands Injury/Illness Data Reporting Requirements for High-Hazard Industries

Jul 17, 2023
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Leading & Lagging Indicators
- OSHA/Law
- Safety Management
Under a new rule that takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, certain employers in designated high-hazard industries will need to electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA.
ASSP Supports OSHA's Efforts to Increase Use of Leading Indicators

Jul 12, 2023
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Leading & Lagging Indicators
- OSHA/Law
- Safety Management
ASSP recently submitted comments to OSHA on the use of leading indicators and their impact on workplace safety and health.
Safety 2023 Attendance Ranks Best in Event’s History

Jul 06, 2023
- Education
- Global Safety
- Press Release
- Safety Management
- Advocacy
ASSP's signature event attracted nearly 6,000 OSH professionals in June to set an in-person attendance record for the global event.
ASSP Foundation Awards $334,500 in Scholarships and Grants

Jun 28, 2023
- Advocacy
- Education
- Press Release
- Students
The ASSP Foundation is awarding $334,500 in scholarships and grants to help many people achieve their educational and career goals in safety and health.
Final Days of Discounted Rate for SafetyFOCUS

Jun 22, 2023
- Education
- Fall Protection
- Press Release
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Certification Preparation
- Training & Communication
The opportunity to secure a discounted rate for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS concludes next week when early bird registration ends June 29.
LGBTQ+ American Achievements in Safety

Jun 20, 2023
- OSHA/Law
- Health & Wellness
- Professional Skills
- Value of the Profession
- Advocacy
- Education
Many who identify as LGBTQ+ have contributed to the improvement of safety and health through leadership, innovation and research. Here are 10 of their stories.
ASSP and VPPPA to Collaborate on Worker Safety

Jun 20, 2023
- Advocacy
- Standards
- Press Release
- OSHA/Law
ASSP and VPPPA signed a memorandum of understanding June 15 and will assist OSHA in modernizing its longstanding Voluntary Protection Programs.
McNelly Speaks About Safety as Core Value

Jun 15, 2023
- Advocacy
- OSHA/Law
- Press Release
- Safety Management
CEO Jennifer McNelly of ASSP spoke June 14 at the “Safety as a Core Workplace Value National Listening Session” held by OSHA in Washington, D.C.
4 Concepts Advocates Say Are Improving Safety and Health

Jun 01, 2023
- Education
- Safety Management
- Training & Communication
- Professional Skills
- Advocacy
Safety 2023 panelists will present four ideas that are changing our profession. Learn more about these concepts and the leaders advocating for them.
OSHA Seeking Comments on Use of Leading Indicators

May 19, 2023
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
- Leading & Lagging Indicators
- Safety Management
OSHA is asking for stakeholder input on their current use of leading indicators and their impact on managing safety and health management systems as the agency considers developing a leading indicators resource.
Registration Opens for Fall Session of SafetyFOCUS

May 19, 2023
- Education
- Press Release
- Fall Protection
- Certification Preparation
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
Registration is open for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS, the semi-annual in-depth education experience set for Sept. 18-22 in Arlington, VA, and online.