News from the Safety Industry

Interested in helping the next generation of diverse OSH professionals continue their education and advance the safety profession? Contribute to the BISE Scholarship through the ASSE Foundation.

Interested in helping the next generation of diverse OSH professionals continue their education and advance the safety profession? Contribute to the BISE Scholarship through the ASSE Foundation.

In late 2017, ASSE's Board of Directors convened a task force to explore Hispanic outreach initiatives and strengthen the Society's relationship to Hispanic members. The Safety Professionals and the Latino Workforce Common Interest Group will hold a membership call on Jan. 26 to share the outcomes o [...]

OSHA and National Association of Women in Construction have renewed their alliance to protect the safety and health of female construction workers.

Jan. 5, 2018 OSHA Cites Schnabel Foundation Company, Proposes $212,396 in Penalties

Jan. 5, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Urges Employees and Employers Engaged In Snow Removal and Cleanup to Be Aware of Potential Hazards

Jan. 5, 2018

The proposed ISO 45001-Occupational health and safety management systems standard has reached Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. Once adopted, this first of its kind global standard will provide organizations with a framework to prevent work-related injuries and fatalities, leading to [...]

Jan. 4, 2018 Georgia Safety Stand-Down Focuses on Winter Weather Hazards

Jan. 3, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Finds Ohio Contractor Continues To Expose Roofers to Falls and Other Safety Hazards