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We share the latest news on occupational safety and health legislation and regulation as well as updates on our member-driven initiatives to ensure that safety professionals are part of the conversation.

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Veterans encouraged to explore post-military careers in workplace safety

Jan 10, 2018

The qualities of military veterans are also the traits of an OSH professional, which is why ASSE believes that military members separating from the U.S. Armed Forces should consider workplace safety as a second career. Safety professionals keep people protected by analyzing and controlling on-the-job risks and hazards.
ANSI/ASSP Z390.1-2017 and Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs

Jan 02, 2018

Originally created in 1994, ANSI/ASSE Z390.1, Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs, was developed to establish appropriate hydrogen sulfide (H2S) safety training for those working in the oil and gas industry. The Z390.1 committee has published a 2017 revision (ANSI/ASSE Z390.1-2017) of the standard, which incorporates information to accommodate the needs of other industries. In addition, changes were made to update references to technology, as well as editorial cleanup.
Court Rejects Industry Challenges to OSHA Silica Standard

Dec 27, 2017

On Dec. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld OSHA’s silica dust standard. According to OSHA, about 2.3 million people in the U.S. are exposed to silica dust at work.
The 7 Steps of Confined Space Rescue

Dec 21, 2017

If a team member is injured, incapacitated or trapped in a confined space, these steps will help you prepare for and lead a rescue in a timely manner.
What Is the Singapore Accord and How Does It Clarify OSH Roles?

Dec 20, 2017

Which skills should each type of OSH employee bring to the table? What are those different types? The Singapore Accord, a call-to-action signed at a 2017 meeting in Singapore, encourages OSH organizations to adopt a global framework that helps answer those and other important questions.

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Technical Comments on Issues Affecting Workplace Safety

ASSP regularly responds to requests from federal agencies seeking public comments on matters affecting workplace safety and the occupational safety and health profession. ASSP submits these comments as part of the public record.

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VA | Opposing the Proposed Pay Downgrade for Industrial Hygienists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | May 2024
ASSP Comments | ASSP Support of Federal Agencies Impacting Occupational Safety and Health | April 2024
DOT | Addressing DOT Highway Safety Improvement Program | April 2024
FHWA | Federal Highway Administration, Highway Safety Improvement Program | April 2024
CPWR | ASSP Support for Continued Federal Funding | Nov. 2023
OSHA | ANSI/ASSP Z244 Committee: Hazardous Energy Letter of Interpretation (LOI) Request | Nov. 2023
OSHA | ASSP Support of Z244 LOI Request | Nov. 2023
OSHA | Leading Indicators | July 2023
OSHA | Voluntary Protection Programs | April 2023
FAA | Safety Management Systems | April 2023
DOT | Improving Road Safety | April 2023
FRA | Training for Safety-Related Railroad Employees | Nov. 2022
FAA | Minimum Seat Dimensions | Sept. 2022
AIHA | ASSP Supports Blood Lead Level Comment | Sept. 2022
CPSC | Debris Penetration Hazards | Aug. 2022
USACE | Safety and Health Requirements Manual | June 2022
OSHA | Recordkeeping | May 2022
FAA | Safety Management Systems | April 2022
OSHA | Powered Industrial Trucks | April 2022
OSHA | COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard | Dec. 2021
NIOSH | Healthcare Workers Mental Health | Nov. 2021
MSHA | Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment | Oct. 2021
OSHA | Evaluation of OHMS | Oct. 2021
FAA | Safety Management Systems | Aug. 2021
Coast Guard | Safety Management Systems | April 2021