News from the Safety Industry

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 [...]

SeminarFest is a unique and immersive learning experience that will help you develop skills and knowledge you can immediately apply. This year's program will feature more than 90 courses across 10+ areas of focus, delivered in a setting that allows learners to engage in in-depth discussions and acti [...]

ASSE LearnEx is a new avenue through which OSH professionals can complete the Society’s formal courses via a completely online experience. Participants receive the same level of course content and educational engagement, but can learn at their own pace anywhere an Internet connection is available. T [...]

You are invited to join Construction Practice Specialty's quarterly open web meeting on Nov. 17, 2017. ClickSafety's Paul Colangelo will review NFPA 70E 2018 Edition.