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Safety News You Need: Culture and Communication

Sep 23, 2021
- Education
Effective safety and health management depends on a strong culture and effective communication. Our link roundup this week includes tips for keeping your organization on the right track.
OSHA Enhancing Measures to Protect Workers From Exposure to Extreme Heat

Sep 20, 2021
- OSHA/Law
- Health & Wellness
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Safety Management
- Construction
- Government Affairs
- Advocacy
OSHA has launched several activities — including an enforcement initiative, national emphasis program and rulemaking — to combat hazards associated with extreme heat exposure – both indoors and outdoors.
OSHA to Issue Additional COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

Sep 10, 2021
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Health & Wellness
- OSHA/Law
In the coming weeks, OSHA will issue an emergency temporary standard that will require employers with more than 100 employees to require their workforce to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.
Safety News You Need: Prevention and Protection

Sep 09, 2021
- Education
Workplace risks come in many forms. This week’s link roundup includes resources for creating safer and healthier workplaces.
Luis Pieretti Appointed to NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors

Sep 08, 2021
- Industrial Hygiene PS
- Member News
- HSP
ASSP member Luis Pieretti has been appointed to the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors, a federal advisory committee that provides advice and guidance to the director of NIOSH.
ASSP Communities Recognize 2021 Safety Professionals of the Year

Sep 06, 2021
- Utilities PS
- Engineering PS
- Training & Communications PS
- Environmental PS
- Military BR
- Consultants PS
- Risk Management/Insurance PS
- Oil, Gas, Mining & Mineral Resources PS
- Public Sector PS
- Management PS
- Ergonomics PS
- Healthcare PS
- BISE
- WISE
- YP
- HSP
- Member News
ASSP's practice specialties and common interest groups recognized members for their ongoing efforts and contributions to the Society.
Safety News You Need: Being Prepared

Sep 02, 2021
- Education
Proper planning is key to continuous safety and business improvement. Our link roundup this week offers tips on how to prepare for whatever comes your way.
ASSP Recognizes 2021 Region Safety Professionals of the Year

Sep 01, 2021
- Member News
ASSP has recognized its Region Safety Professionals of the Year for their ongoing efforts and contributions to the Society.
Safety News You Need: Hidden Hazards

Aug 26, 2021
- Education
Workplace hazards come in many forms. This week’s link roundup has resources to help you identify and mitigate hazards that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Registration Deadline Approaches for Safety 2021

Aug 19, 2021
- Professional Skills
- Education
- Advocacy
- Press Release
- Global Safety
Safety and health professionals have just a few days to sign up for the online component of Safety 2021 before the rate increases on Aug. 28. The 60th annual event is Sept. 13-15.
Safety News You Need: Workplace Protections

Aug 19, 2021
- Education
This week’s link roundup has resources to help you protect people with effective controls.
OSHA Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance

Aug 13, 2021
- Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Health & Wellness
- OSHA/Law
OSHA has issued updated guidance on protecting workers from coronavirus. The updates reflect developments in science and data, including the CDC's updated guidance issued July 27.
Safety News You Need: Creating a Strong Safety Culture

Aug 13, 2021
- Education
This week’s link roundup offers insights into building a culture where everyone looks out for each other’s safety and can speak up about unsafe conditions without fear.
Q&A: How Will Modern Association Governance Position Us for Success?

Aug 10, 2021
- Advocacy
- Membership
Three member leaders discuss how they developed association governance recommendations and why they hope the House of Delegates votes for change next month.
Safety News You Need: Summer of Prevention

Aug 05, 2021
- Standards
- Training & Communication
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
- Education
- Advocacy
Our link roundup this week includes a safety resource for small businesses, a reflection on worker feedback, insights about noise exposure from cicadas and more.
5 Tips You Need to Pass Your Safety Certification Exam

Aug 03, 2021
- Education
- Certification Preparation
Earning a safety certification is a milestone for many in our profession. Here are five tips to help you prepare for your exam.
Safety News You Need: Reporting and Communication

Jul 29, 2021
- Government Affairs
- OSHA/Law
- Advocacy
- Education
Our link roundup this week includes a study on heat-related injuries, information about protecting workers from the delta variant, tips on communicating with workers about updated mask guidance and more.
Two ASSP Members Receive Top Women in Safety Award

Jul 29, 2021
- International PS
- Risk Management/Insurance PS
- Public Sector PS
- Consultants PS
- WISE
- Member News
Two ASSP members were awarded the Top Women in Safety Award by Canadian Occupational Safety, Denise Howitt, CRSP, CRM, and Eldeen Pozniak, CRSP, CMIOSH.
Wyatt Bradbury Reflects on Sharing Safety Through Different Mediums

Jul 28, 2021
- Member News
Wyatt Bradbury shares his perspective on using different mediums to share the message of safety. He talks about the value of writing professionally and how podcasts can make safety more accessible.
ASSP Honors Seabrook for Work on Safety Standards

Jul 22, 2021
- Advocacy
- Standards
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Press Release
- Member News
- Global Safety
ASSP has named longtime member Kathy Seabrook the recipient of the 2021 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for her valuable work in developing and advocating occupational health and safety standards.