News from the Safety Industry

As secretariat of the ANSI-accredited Z359 standards committee, ASSE collaborates with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop consensus standards that address work-related falls, which continue to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities.

As secretariat of the ANSI-accredited Z359 standards committee, ASSE collaborates with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop consensus standards that address work-related falls, which continue to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities.

As part of our continuous advocacy for the occupational safety profession, we monitor the federal government’s activities related to workplace safety. On Feb. 27, the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing with industry stakeholders to discuss how OSHA can be more effective and c [...]

March 7, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Jacksonville Utilities Contractor For Willful and Serious Safety Violations after Trench Cave-in

Journalists are invited to Safety 2018, a global workplace safety event with people from 40 countries participating as presenters, exhibitors and attendees. A panel discussion will have experts addressing the active shooter issue and ways to reduce workplace violence. Press members can register by c [...]

Administrator Michael Coleman highlights easy ways for members to share their knowledge and encourages everyone to attend Safety 2018 this June.

Administrator Vic D'Amato introduces the new advisory committee, discusses elections and calls for nominations for the Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty's Safety Professional of the Year Award.

Administrator Vic D'Amato introduces the new Advisory Committee, discusses elections and calls for nominations for the Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty's Safety Professional of the Year Award.

Administrator Anita Muller announces the Management Practice Specialty's events at Safety 2018, including a key issue collaboration session on key competencies for safety leadership.

Voting for the 2018 elections began March 1 and continues through March 31. Ballots were sent to ASSE members via e-mail on March 1, 2018.