ASSP continues to monitor the latest developments regarding workplace safety and health guidance throughout the prolonged pandemic. Registration is open for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS, which will take place Oct. 24-28 in Columbia, MD, and via our Live Virtual Classroom. In addition, we will deliver in-person certification exam preparation courses in Atlanta, GA, later this month and in Irvine, CA, in December.
Under our on-site safety plan for SafetyFOCUS, which also applies to our in-person courses in Atlanta and Irvine, you must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test — including a home test — taken/administered within 48 hours of arrival for the first day of your course. We are working with CrowdPass, a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, to verify healthcare documentation for these events.
In addition to these measures, we recommend that vaccinated attendees take a test before arriving at the training facility. Masks are not required at this time. As a condition of registration, participants agree to follow all local and ASSP safety protocols in place at the time of the course; voluntarily accept the inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases; and agree to not hold ASSP or its representatives liable for any illness related to that risk.
ASSP takes the safety and health of all participants seriously. Our goal is to offer you the highest quality educational resources in accessible formats to meet your evolving needs.
Stay informed of the latest SafetyFOCUS news at safetyfocus.assp.org and find the latest course updates on our educational events calendar.
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ASSP Meetings
At this time, all meetings of the Board of Directors, Society councils and committees are being held virtually, as are the majority of our regional operating committee and standards development meetings.
Chapter Guidance
As separate entities, ASSP chapters and their leaders must exercise good judgment in making decisions, and we strongly recommend they follow the Society's prudent approach. This includes assessing risks, working with event hosts to understand safety and health protocols, following the latest CDC guidance on gatherings, face coverings and other measures, and communicating these details frequently with your members. Doing so enables ASSP to achieve a safe and healthy operating environment across the entire organization. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration and implementation of this guidance during the ongoing pandemic.
We thank all of our members and volunteer leaders for their dedication to safe practices and adherence to Society recommendations. Please contact your chapter directly with questions about local ASSP activities.
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On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA issued a COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). Although OSHA has since withdrawn the ETS, your organization can use the guidance shared our expert panel to protect employees and prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19.
*Please note: The information shared in this recording is based on information available as of Dec. 14, 2021, Please refer to the latest guidance from your local or state public health and government authorities.