News from the Safety Industry

A message from the incoming YP Administrator and updates on Safety 2017 including volunteer opportunities, ICYMI, and how to find the YP leadership team.

Military Branch welcomes over 400 members from the US Air Force. New members can find out how to get involved.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease “vary considerably” by occupation, says a new study by NIOSH and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Overall, police and firefighters were most at risk for cardiovascular disease, followed by service occupations (e.g., food preparation, building and [...]

Canadian workplaces have the lowest rate of occupational fatalities since 1999, according to 2015 workplace fatality statistics from Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC).

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed an executive order on May 3, 2017, declaring a public health emergency due to the opioid epidemic across Florida.

With the 2017 Stanley Cup finals underway, Select International's Shawn Wilhelm takes a look back at Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup winning season to see what it can teach about the importance of leadership and safety. Hockey may not be your favorite sport, but there are [...]

News on WISE members and other resources of interest to members.

Attending Safety 2017? Download your copy of the SPALW Guide to Safety 2017 today!

Attending Safety 2017? Order your very own YPs in OSH conference T-shirt and download your copy of the YP Guide to Safety 2017, designed to help you navigate the conference, connect with peers and make the most of your PDC experience.

Jeff Dalto of Convergence Training has been active with the ANSI/ASSE Standards Development Program and is a member of the Z490 Training Committee.