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ASSP brought together the largest group of OSH professionals who have ever participated in a virtual conference. Safety 2020: Virtual drew nearly 2,400 professionals who attended educational sessions and engaged with speakers, peers and exhibitors to learn the latest in workplace safety.

A new compliance directive from OSHA gives compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the agency's silica standards’ requirements.

Transportation incidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities. This week’s Safety News You Need offers tools to help keep drivers safe on the road.

This week’s Safety News You Need highlights resources to help keep workers safe during trenching and excavation operations.

OSHA has issued new Guidance on Returning to Work to help employers as they reopen nonessential businesses and have employees return to work during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently ruled that OSHA’s process in adopting “start-up standards” in 1971, many of which OSHA still enforces, was permissible and the standards may be enforced.

In the final episode of our 11-part “Working Together for Safety” video series, ASSP President Diana Stegall offers some tips on how to deal with stress and reduce its impact your health and outlook.

Two new books from ASSP can help occupational safety and health professionals expand their expertise. The Society’s library includes more than 100 technical publications that cover every facet of workplace safety from accident investigation and exam preparation to safety management and fall protection.

This week’s Safety News You Need focuses on resources to help you prepare for whatever emergencies your organization may face.

OSHA has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace, and explains the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators.

ASSP has elevated its collaborative relationship with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration by joining OSHA's Ambassador Program. The agreement was authorized by ASSP President Diana Stegall and OSHA’s Loren Sweatt.

This week’s Safety News You Need focuses on resources that help construction workers and the driving public stay safe in work zones.

ASSP releases a statement from ASSP President Diana Stegall on behalf of the Society’s Board of Directors, calling for leaders and citizens to work together to understand and overcome systemic inequities to protect the safety and health of every American.

In the latest episode of our “Working Together for Safety” weekly video series, ASSP President Diana Stegall shares highlights from our upcoming Safety 2020: Virtual conference and exposition.

Construction employers and workers need to understand how they can protect themselves from COVID-19 exposure on the job site. New OSHA guidance offers insights into assessing worker risk level and controls to help prevent exposure.

The ASSP Foundation is awarding $285,000 in academic scholarships and professional development grants to 112 individuals seeking advancement in occupational safety and health. The 2020 awards will help students pursue degrees at 40 colleges and universities across the country.

In the latest episode of our “Working Together for Safety” weekly video series, ASSP President Diana Stegall discusses the potential health hazards caused by stagnant plumbing systems in facilities closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As safety and health professionals prepare their organizations for pandemic recovery, ASSP is working to educate the industry on best practices. Safety 2020: Virtual will feature a general session on the impacts of COVID-19 and strategies to keep workers safe and healthy.

OSHA has revised two of its COVID-19 enforcement policies to assess an employer’s actions as economies begin to reopen.