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.

Demonstrating genuine respect for workers, asking them about their knowledge and encouraging their ingenuity grows critical trust our companies need to thrive.

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."

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.

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?'"

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.”

ASSP President Brad Giles discusses the diverse paths into safety and how ASSP strives to promote our profession as a fulfilling career choice. "This profession is incredibly rewarding and continues to provide me so much,” he says. “Whatever path brought you here, I hope you feel the same way."

ASSP President Brad Giles speaks about member feedback in response to a proposed governance change and shares some insights from members of the Governance Task Force. “We are excited about the potential of the at-large advisory group, and we are confident this change will best position ASSP for long-term success.”

ASSP President Brad Giles discusses the benefits of a proposed change in the ASSP governance structure. “Letting go of legacy ideas is never easy. But our willingness to think differently and our courage to act differently will help us create a better future for ASSP and our profession.”

In his first President’s Message, 2021-2022 ASSP President Brad Giles shares how resilience not only has become a prevalent word during the pandemic, but also has been a characteristic shared by all OSH professionals throughout their careers. “Stories from our profession demonstrate the value we provide to help our organizations protect workers, address well-being and improve performance overall.”

In her final message, ASSP President Deb Roy reflects on the evolution of the safety profession. "We are making a difference and I am confident we will continue to do so!"

ASSP President Deb Roy speaks about the importance of building leadership skills through volunteer roles. “Now is a great time to consider what else you would like to learn that might contribute to your development and career.”