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Digger derricks present unique hazards. Keep these three things in mind as you assess and manage risks to improve digger derrick safety.

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, working with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, have published a study which aimed to improve awareness among designers about their impact on safety and health management.

ASSP's signature event continues to grow in popularity. Final numbers from Safety 2019 show that 8,938 people took part in the June event, surpassing the organization’s previous record gathering from last year. There were 5,905 registered attendees and 3,033 exhibitor representatives in New Orleans.

A new NIOSH technical report offers employers a way to categorize chemicals that do not have occupational exposure limits.

ANSI/ASSP Z15.1-2017, Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations, provides guidance on how to develop a fleet safety program that effectively addresses the risks that drivers face on the road.

Roadway work zones are some of the busiest and most hazardous work environments. But planning, education and technology can have a positive impact on safety.

A new NIOSH study examines the prevalence of workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs) and their effectiveness in terms of gaining worker participation.

With auto manufacturers producing more vehicles with automated driving components, ASSP has developed a technical report to help companies safely manage their high-tech fleets. The report identifies key factors that fleet managers should consider when selecting automated vehicles and outlines a plan to assist with their safe operation.

Automated vehicles aren’t science fiction anymore. Do you have systems in place to address automation risks? ASSP TR-Z15.3-2019 can help.

ASSP's summary of OSHA's latest regulatory agenda aims to help occupational safety and health professionals with compliance-related planning and preparation.

Watch our final episode of Safety TV for visits to our Career Center and Marketplace, learn about sponsor ProcessMAP, hear from incoming President Diana Stegall about her fireside chat with members and see highlights from Bash on the Bayou.

Watch episode two of Safety TV for highlights from Nicole Malachowski’s inspiring keynote speech, hear from attendees at our global reception, join the fun at the PPE fashion show sponsored by our Women in Safety Excellence Common Interest Group and so much more!

Check out the first episode of Safety TV from Safety 2019 in New Orleans and view our day-one photo gallery.

ASSP has introduced the FASSP designation for Society Fellows. Used after an individual’s name, FASSP is a recognizable way to identify recipients of the Society’s highest honor. ASSP President Rixio Medina announced the new designation during the Past Presidents and Fellows Reception at Safety 2019 in New Orleans.

In the annual State of the Society address to the ASSP House of Delegates, President Rixio Medina shared an update on Society initiatives, reflected on our achievements and thanked members for their dedication to the Society and the profession.

Get ready to join ASSP and more than 5,000 other safety professionals at Safety 2019 by listening to a playlist that captures the essence of the Big Easy.

By trying to see things from their employees’ point of view, employers can then take proactive steps to meet the needs of every employee. Here are four keys to gender equity to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Signs help workers understand the risks present in different environments. Here are three ways to update your signage and improve workplace safety.

ASSP and NIOSH have renewed a partnership agreement that outlines how the organizations will collaborate on advancing workplace safety and health over the next five years. ASSP President Rixio Medina, CSP, CPP, and NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, signed the memorandum of understanding May 22.

ASSP partnered with The WAM Podcast on a six-episode series about the impacts of gender on workplace safety and health. The 30-minute podcasts are hosted by CEO Jennifer McNelly who is joined by subject-matter experts in discussing issues specific to women in safety.