News from the Safety Industry

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are cancelling ALL classes scheduled to take place at the New Orleans Convention Center, starting Sunday, October 8th through Saturday, October 14th.

ASSE Region II has renamed its scholarship in memory of long-time Snake River Chapter member Willie Piispanen. Learn how you can help continue his legacy of service, mentoring and professional commitment.

Michael Fackler is the new Government Affairs/Standards Chair for the Management Practice Specialty. As the newest member of our Advisory Committee, he is in the spotlight.

ASSE has been reaccredited by IACET for another five years, reinforcing its position as a leading source for education for occupational safety and health professionals. Earning reaccreditation enables ASSE to continue its practice of issuing CEUs for completion of its webinars, online courses and in [...]

The September Government Affairs update includes items from OSHA, MSHA, big picture research and hurricane recovery efforts.

It's time to make WISE mentoring matches. Also see a list of 2016 mentoring award winners.

ANSI/ASSE Z10-2012 (R2017), Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, was recently reaffirmed. A growing number of OSH professionals are looking for guidance on management systems and organizations are increasingly willing to invest in such systems. ASSE has published a tech brief on the r [...]

ASSE's Kuwait Chapter, with the support of Region IX Professional Development Committee, has planned its first webinar. Attendees will hear an overview of different OSH certification programs offered by Board of Certified Safety Professionals in the U.S. The safety field offers many opportunities fo [...]

On Sept. 26, 2017, OSHA announced its preliminary list (as of Sept. 5, 2017) of the 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for the 2017 fiscal year. Topping the list again this year are fall protection (1), hazard communication (2) and scaffolding (3).

The Consultants Practice Specialty is kicking off its new mentoring program, designed to match experienced mentors with mentees who wish to further their professional goals. This exciting process allows both parties to learn and grow, while providing a structured platform for professional developmen [...]