News from the Safety Industry

ASSE has issued a bulletin to clarify the testing and approval requirements for anchorage connectors manufactured and sold as compliant with ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards.

Updates on the Transportation Practice Specialty from Administrator Nancy Bendickson. Recap from Safety 2017 TPS meeting, upcoming committee calls and elections, learn how you can be part of the advisory committee and more. Recipients: Members of the Transportation Practice Specialty

The ASSE Risk Assessment Institute has added a video from its Risk Assessment in the Real World series: Importance of Leadership in Risk Assessment explores where leadership can have the greatest impact on risk assessment, as well as how to prioritize resources for success.

Global Reporting Initiative is seeking feedback from OSH professionals on proposed updates to GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety. The comment period is open through Oct. 9, 2017, and ASSE members are encouraged to review the standard and submit feedback.

Register today for the Ultimate Safety Standards Palooza, a unique 1-day event Sept. 27. Participants get access to four 90-minute webinars that day and have 30 days to download and save 85 ANSI/ASSE standards.

In this time of regulatory uncertainty, voluntary national consensus standards play a critical role in moving the OSH profession forward. That's why ASSE is offering the Ultimate Safety Standards Palooza on Sept. 27. The one-day event includes four 90-minute webinars and 30-day access to download an [...]

The ASSE Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship and Grant Program will open on Sept. 1. More than $350,000 is available to OSH students and professionals. Advance your education and career through the generosity of the safety community.

As you’ve probably heard, there’s a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Guest blogger Jeff Dalto shares some insight on what an eclipse is and how to view it safely.

Survey to capture ASSE active members' responses to identify challenges and obstacles practitioners face in the workplace. The responses will be collected and and analyzed for November's research agenda symposium.

The 2018 Call for Nominations is now open! Serving in a Society Leadership position enables you to contribute your leadership and vision to the ASSE community, while further developing your personal leadership and business skills.