News from the Safety Industry

Many occupational safety and health professionals take significant steps in their careers year after year because of a unique education event called SeminarFest that empowers them to dig deeper. ASSE is now taking registrations for the Feb. 1-8 immersive learning experience at the Rio All-Suite Hote [...]

Proposals are being accepted for the 17th Academic Forum to be held June 3, 2018, as part of ASSE's Safety 2018 conference and exposition in San Antonio, TX. The theme is "The Best in OSH Education." Proposals are due by Oct. 20, 2017.

Scott Vaughn is the new administrator of the new Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources Practice Specialty.

Prevention through design continues to gain more traction as companies look for better ways to eliminate risks. ASSE's first fully online course, Prevention Through Design, is designed around the ANSI/ASSE Z590.3-2011 (R2016) standard, and participants will receive a copy of the standard as part of [...]

During the upcoming Leadership Conference, attendees will be assembling snack and clothing packages for homeless veterans in the Chicagoland area. ASSE communities support the cause by donating gift cards or needed items.

The revised ANSI/ASSE A10.27 standard addresses hot mix asphalt plants. This standard is widely used and should be of interest to OSH professionals who work with hot-mix-related hazards and exposures.

ASSE has unveiled its latest innovation in online learning. Newly created ASSE LearnEx courses debut in October, opening a new avenue for OSH professionals who aim to further their education and advance their careers. Participants get the same level of content and educational engagement as ASSE's in [...]

John Perkins, CSP, senior director, EHS Tyco Global Manufacturing and Distribution, Boca Raton, FL has been elected Assistant Administrator of the Manufacturing Practice Specialty. John will serve in this position until June, 30, 2019, followed by 2 years as Administrator.

In this spotlight, we focus on Stan Geist, ASP, CSP, of the Management Practice Specialty.

The use of drones has become very popular among filmmakers, videographers, and photographers. The ability to operate the drone from a distance and capture unique angles and views allows for breathtaking shots. Recently, drones have played a huge role in recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey in Hous [...]