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ASSP's Safety 2024 attracted 6,758 workplace safety and health professionals this month in Denver to set a new attendance record for the global event.

The words “certification” and “certificate” sound similar. But in safety and many other professions, they signify very different things.

OSH professionals planning to attend the next SafetyFOCUS event must register soon to secure the best rate. The discounted early rate expires after Aug. 29.

ASSP is seeking OSH professionals to present at Safety 2025 in Orlando. The submission deadline is Sept. 11.

Skipper Kendrick shares how he assisted a Fortune 500 company in developing and implementing an environmental health and safety management system.

At Safety 2024, Doug Parker highlighted OSHA's initiatives and encouraged all to reflect on safety and health as core values. Parker also honored ASSP Past President Jim Thornton for his significant contributions to the safety community.

ASSP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a memorandum of understanding during the first day of Safety 2024 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Cal/OSHA has introduced new indoor heat protections for many indoor workplaces to prevent worker exposure to heat-related illnesses. The agency estimates the standard will affect 196,000 workplaces and 1.4 million workers.

By understanding and applying risk management concepts, you can improve safety and organizational culture — often with greater support from leadership.

ASSP will welcome OSHA's Doug Parker at Safety 2024 in Denver. Parker will discuss OSHA's latest activities and take questions from attendees and media members.

James Boretti shares how he helped a global electronics component manufacturer keep up with growing demand and improve its safety management system.

ASSP signed memorandums of understanding with three safety organizations that will expand the Society’s efforts to advance worker safety and health.

We are restructuring our membership offering to significantly increase the value our members receive. You will have the opportunity to join any or all common interest and practice specialty communities at no additional cost, eliminating the current $20 fee per community.

ASSP released a statement from President Pam Walaski on July 2 in response to OSHA's proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention.

OSHA is proposing a new standard, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, that would apply to 36 million workers who conduct outdoor and indoor work in the U.S.

Understanding professional ethics and applying them at your organization is more complicated than pledging to uphold a code. Wyatt Bradbury explains.

ASSP welcomed a new member to its leadership team July 1. The Board of Directors appointed Philip K. Bell to a three-year term as the Society's public director.

General sessions at Safety 2024 will bring professionals together to experience inspirational messages and learn something new to improve workplace safety.

ASSP has submitted technical comments for the record on OSHA's proposal to issue an Emergency Response Standard to replace the existing Fire Brigades Standard to better protect a wider range of emergency responders.

Mental health continues to be a serious concern in the construction industry. But how can leaders help — especially when some interventions are ineffective?