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The opportunity for occupational safety and health professionals to secure the best deal for SafetyFOCUS 2022 expires soon. The super early bird rate ends Thursday, Dec. 2.

The ASSP Foundation’s Legacy Donor Program offers a way for dedicated safety professionals to continue moving the profession forward with what they leave behind.

Here's the story of Megan Merbach, CSP, a senior environmental, safety and health engineer at Lockheed Martin, and her father, Kurt Merbach, a safety manager at an oil refinery for 37 years.

Multiple industries are reporting widespread burnout on their teams. How can organizations address this problem and improve workplace safety and health?

There’s no shortage of opportunities to earn CEUs as you continue your safety education. Here are 10 ways to get on the path to recertification.

ASSP has opened registration for SafetyFOCUS 2022 in its new location in Phoenix. The 10-day immersive education experience will take place Feb. 21 to March 4 and will feature online and in-person components for the first time.

Two legal experts share insight on the impact of the stay on OSHA's emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 vaccination and testing.

OSHA has issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccination and testing. The ETS establishes requirements for employers with 100 or more employees.

As a global leader in the development of workplace safety and health standards, ASSP has published several new and revised voluntary national consensus standards that help employers minimize on-the-job risks to better protect their workers.

ASSP is pleased to learn of Monday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Doug Parker to lead OSHA as the 13th assistant secretary of labor. "This leadership role was unoccupied for too long, and the position is more important than ever," said ASSP President Brad Giles.

Each year, the ASSP Foundation recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievement, commitment and support of the organization. For 2020-2021, two individuals were honored with the ASSP Foundation's Distinguished Service Award: Justin Bielss, GSP, and Donald S. Burke, Ph.D.

The best safety training programs use personal connections to strengthen culture, communicate best practices and gain buy-in. Are you doing these five things?

When one safety certification is a prerequisite for another, as the ASP is for the CSP, it can be tough to decide whether to keep both. Here are your options.

ASSP developed new policy statements on anticipated federal standards related to heat stress and COVID-19 as it aims to inform government officials and key stakeholders in improving the regulatory approach to workplace safety and health.

Fall protection has been No. 1 on OSHA’s top 10 list of violations since 2011. Why is that and how should you respond? Expert Thom Kramer, P.E., CSP, explains.

ASSP's signature event celebrated its 60th year in a big way as attendance doubled from its virtual conference in 2020. Safety 2021 was a hybrid experience for the first time and welcomed 4,993 registered attendees in person and online.

Wondering whether the role of safety officer is a good fit? Here is an overview of what they do and how they develop the skills they need to be effective.

ASSP extended the application deadline for speakers at Safety 2022. OSH experts now have until Friday, Oct. 15, to submit their proposals to contribute to next year’s professional conversation about workplace safety and health.

The Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. ASSP board members, committee members or practice specialty officers who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the Society in the past year.

Through the President’s Award, the ASSP president recognizes individuals for special service to the Society during the president’s term. Join us in recognizing the 2020-2021 recipients.