News from the Safety Industry

Technology advancements are introducing more robots to mainstream workplaces. However, few studies have assessed the benefits and risks of having/using robots in the workplace. To address that need, NIOSH has launched the Center for Occupational Robotics Research, where researchers will analyze pot [...]

The ASSE Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship and Grant Program is current accepting applications from degree-seeking students and safety professionals working to advance their careers. More than $350,000 is available thanks to the generosity of the safety community, including multiple Impact Scholarships [...]

View Kelly Bernish's new Administrator's Message, in which she reports on ASSE's recently completed Leadership Conference.

The OHS Professional Capability Framework helps define and frame the OSH profession. ASSE is one of more than 40 organizations that recently signed the Singapore Accord to support its use. ASSE President Jim Smith discusses the importance of the accord and the framework in his October 2017 President [...]

In a fire, every second counts. Preparing for a fire emergency is important, even if you don’t expect it will happen to you. A guest post from Werner's Chris Filardi offers four questions to help you assess your family's readiness for a fire emergency.

Message from Daren Williams, Assistant Administrator, who is filling in while Administrator Lawrence Schulze recovers from Hurricane Harvey.

ASSE’s new LearnEx courses provide safety professionals the opportunity to take part in our formal courses through a completely online experience, with the same educational benefits as our in-person classes. The first course is on Prevention Through Design. It begins Oct. 15 and you have 3 weeks to [...]

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.