News from the Safety Industry

Launch of ASSE LearnEx expands education options for safety professionals

Published: Tuesday September 19th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
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 [...]

Election Results: Manufacturing Practice Specialty

Published: Friday September 15th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
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.

Member Spotlight: Stan Geist

Published: Friday September 15th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In this spotlight, we focus on Stan Geist, ASP, CSP, of the Management Practice Specialty.

Drones Play Role in Harvey Recovery Efforts

Published: Friday September 15th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
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 [...]

Administrator's Message: Public Sector Practice Specialty

Published: Thursday September 14th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Lori Schroth reflects on all the incidents we have experienced lately that are ever so important to the public sector.

WISE Member Jayme Hobson Featured in Grainger Safety Story

Published: Thursday September 14th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Watch Grainger's spotlight on WISE member Jayme Hobson.

New Videos From ASSE's Risk Assessment Institute

Published: Thursday September 14th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The ASSE Risk Assessment Institute has added two new videos to its Risk Assessment in the Real World series.

Member Spotlight: Jacquelyn Seth, CSP

Published: Thursday September 14th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Jacquelyn Seth, CSP, is the subject of this member spotlight for our Blacks in Safety Engineering Common Interest Group.

OSHA Proposes to Extend Deadline for Crane Operator Certification

Published: Wednesday September 13th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to extend for the second time the deadline for compliance with the crane operator certification and competency requirements. Originally, the certification and compliance parts were extended until November 2014; then prior to the effective date, OSHA extend [...]

Reflections on Sept. 11

Published: Tuesday September 12th 2017
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Leo DeBobes, past administrator of the Public Sector Practice Specialty, reflects on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in the memory of friends and colleagues.​

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