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    An Update on Our Advisory Group

    Oct 01, 2022
    Christine Sullivan, CSP, ARM, 2022-2023 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    The creation of the Advisory Group is a key outcome of our historic governance change approved by delegates earlier this year.
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    Connect With Your Board

    Sep 01, 2022
    Christine Sullivan, CSP, ARM, 2022-2023 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    Setting member engagement as a top board priority builds on our overall goal to find more opportunities to increase our connections with our volunteer leaders and members.
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    Protecting Temporary Workers

    Aug 01, 2022
    • President's Message
    As OSH professionals, we need to amplify our efforts to make sure our organizations recognize and effectively address the safety and health needs of provisional workers.
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    Thriving Together

    Jul 01, 2022
    Christine Sullivan, CSP, ARM, 2022-2023 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    We want to create an environment in which diversity of thought and experience is recognized and valued and in which our members feel welcome, safe, seen and heard.
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    Continue to Give Back

    Jun 01, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    2021-22 ASSP President Brad Giles encourages sharing your unique knowledge, experience and insight beyond the workplace. “You get back more than you give,” he says.
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    Let’s Continue to Build Trust

    May 03, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    ASSP is building a culture of trust so that members are excited to provide input and share ideas to help advance our Society and our profession.
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    Delegates’ Votes Signal Change

    Apr 01, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    Our willingness to think differently and our courage to act differently will help us create a better future for ASSP and our profession.
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    The Power of Relationships

    Mar 02, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH
    • President's Message
    Demonstrating genuine respect for workers, asking them about their knowledge and encouraging their ingenuity grows critical trust our companies need to thrive.
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    Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue

    Feb 01, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    ASSP President Brad Giles encourages OSH professionals to stay strong and not become discouraged or overwhelmed by pandemic fatigue. "Let’s inspire each other through our ASSP communities to continue doing what we know will best protect our workers and our communities."
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    The Current State of Our Society

    Jan 01, 2022
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    ASSP President Brad Giles provides an update on the state of our Society and our progress on the three primary goals set by our Board of Directors. “Despite all the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, ASSP remains strong, resilient and focused on creating a safer, stronger future,” he says.
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    Ethics and Our Profession

    Dec 01, 2021
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    ASSP President Brad Giles writes about the role of ethics in our profession. "As you look ahead to your work in 2022," he advises. "I encourage you to ask yourself, 'Do my actions align with my core values and the values of my chosen profession?'"
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    An Update on Governance

    Nov 01, 2021
    Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP, STS, FASSP, GIOSH, 2021-2022 ASSP President
    • President's Message
    ASSP President Brad Giles shares an update on governance and key themes from the Board of Directors’ listening sessions with delegates, members and leaders. “Please continue to review the information available on our governance web page at www.assp.org/governance, talk with your chapter leaders and send your questions to governance@assp.org.”

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