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Better Protecting the Safety and Health of Hispanic Construction Workers

Oct 07, 2022
- Education
Hispanic construction workers experience a disproportionate number of injuries and fatalities. Jorge Otalora shares ideas to help safety professionals respond.
SafetyFOCUS Training Geared for Fast Business Impact

Oct 04, 2022
- Education
- Certification Preparation
- Press Release
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Safety Management
- Training & Communication
SafetyFOCUS provides practical guidance that OSH professionals can immediately implement at their businesses. The immersive education experience is Oct. 24-28.
Why Empathy Should Be the Cornerstone of Your Safety Program

Sep 28, 2022
- Professional Skills
- Safety Management
- Member Community
- Training & Communication
- Education
- Membership
Integrating empathy into your safety management system can improve safety and reduce incidents. Two experts share details and real-world examples.
ASSP Foundation Receives Second Grant to Advance Workplace Safety

Sep 26, 2022
- Advocacy
- Education
- Press Release
ASSP's Foundation earned a second Susan Harwood education and training grant from OSHA to support the development of free workplace safety and health programs.
Get the Safety Career You Want With These Expert Tips

Sep 21, 2022
- Students
- Certification Preparation
- Member Community
- Professional Skills
- Education
Now is a great time to start or advance your safety career. Get advice from two hiring and job search experts who work with safety and health professionals.
OSHA Exploring Updates to Process Safety Management Standard

Sep 20, 2022
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
OSHA will hold an informal virtual stakeholder meeting on Oct. 12 to discuss a rulemaking project on the agency’s process safety management (PSM) standard, which has not been updated since 1992.
10 Key Lessons From This Year’s Member Survey

Aug 26, 2022
- Membership
- Advocacy
- Professional Skills
- Certification Preparation
- Standards
- Value of the Profession
- Member Community
- Students
- Education
A recent survey offered members the opportunity to share what they value about our Society as well as their hopes for the future. Here are 10 top takeaways.
Final Week of Discounted Rate for SafetyFOCUS

Aug 18, 2022
- Education
- Press Release
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Certification Preparation
There is only one week left to secure a discounted rate for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS as early bird registration ends Thursday, Aug. 25.
Survey Uncovers Key Findings on Falls From Height

Aug 11, 2022
- Construction
- Fall Protection
- Press Release
- Safety Management
- Standards
A survey conducted last year by CPWR, supported by ASSP, gathered insights from safety professionals that will help advance fall protection.
ASSP Encourages Involvement in Safe + Sound Week

Aug 09, 2022
- Advocacy
- Press Release
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Value of the Profession
ASSP encourages involvement in Safe + Sound Week, a workplace safety campaign spearheaded by OSHA that takes place Aug. 15-21.
How Does Your Organization Define Risk, and Why Does It Matter?

Aug 08, 2022
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Training & Communication
- Education
- Member Community
Operational silos don’t improve safety. People must work together across organizations, adopting an enterprise risk management perspective and shared language.
5 Tips for Submitting a Successful Safety Conference Speaker Proposal

Aug 08, 2022
- Education
- Member Community
- Membership
- Professional Skills
Interested in presenting at our Safety Conference and Exposition? Conference Planning Committee members have five tips for getting your session on the program.
Registration Opens for Fall Session of SafetyFOCUS 2022

Aug 03, 2022
- Certification Preparation
- Education
- Press Release
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Safety Management
SafetyFOCUS returns with a five-day fall session to help OSH professionals advance their careers and keep workers safe in all industries.
Safety 2022 Attendance Ranks Third All-Time

Jul 20, 2022
- Advocacy
- Education
- Global Safety
- Press Release
ASSP's signature event returned to Chicago in a big way by attracting over 1,000 more attendees than the last time the conference was held at McCormick Place.
OSHA Increases Focus on Trenching and Excavation Hazards

Jul 15, 2022
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
- Construction
- Advocacy
In response to an increase in deaths related to trenching and excavation hazards in 2022, OSHA is launching enhanced enforcement initiatives.
Session With OSHA’s Parker Added to Safety 2022 in Chicago

Jun 08, 2022
- Press Release
- Safety Management
- OSHA/Law
- Fall Protection
- Education
ASSP welcomes Doug Parker, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, to a special general session at Safety 2022 in Chicago.
ASSP Foundation Awards $251,000 in Scholarships and Grants

May 27, 2022
- Advocacy
- Education
- Press Release
- Students
- Value of the Profession
The ASSP Foundation is awarding $251,000 in scholarships and grants to 133 people to help them achieve educational and career goals in the OSH profession.
Livestreamed Sessions Highlight Safety 2022 in Chicago

May 25, 2022
- Advocacy
- Education
- Press Release
ASSP unveiled two plenary sessions that will join two general sessions in a dynamic program designed to inspire, entertain and inform attendees of Safety 2022.
Two Safety Experts Honored as ASSP Fellows

May 23, 2022
- Advocacy
- Global Safety
- Press Release
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Value of the Profession
ASSP is bestowing the honor of Fellow on two longtime members. Joel Haight and Pam Walaski are the 2022 recipients of the Society’s highest honor.
Ferri Named ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year

May 19, 2022
- Advocacy
- Member News
- Press Release
- Value of the Profession
Abby Ferri is ASSP's 2022 Safety Professional of the Year. She has been a member for 20 years and has helped advance workplace safety and health in many ways.