News from the Safety Industry

In this time of regulatory uncertainty, voluntary national consensus standards play a critical role in moving the OSH profession forward. That's why ASSE is offering the Ultimate Safety Standards Palooza on Sept. 27. The one-day event includes four 90-minute webinars and 30-day access to download an [...]

The ASSE Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship and Grant Program will open on Sept. 1. More than $350,000 is available to OSH students and professionals. Advance your education and career through the generosity of the safety community.

As you’ve probably heard, there’s a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Guest blogger Jeff Dalto shares some insight on what an eclipse is and how to view it safely.

Survey to capture ASSE active members' responses to identify challenges and obstacles practitioners face in the workplace. The responses will be collected and and analyzed for November's research agenda symposium.

The 2018 Call for Nominations is now open! Serving in a Society Leadership position enables you to contribute your leadership and vision to the ASSE community, while further developing your personal leadership and business skills.

There are two new important updates on the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Standards

August Government Affairs Update: E-Recordkeeping Launches, NIOSH Weaves PtD Into LEED Certification, the House Stands For the CSB

A poster highlighting research testing indoor air quality’s relation to the elevated incidence of asthma and respiratory issues in Dearborn, MI, and River Rouge, MI, was awarded the grand prize during ASSE’s Safety 2017 Research Poster Session.

The world’s oldest professional safety society, founded in 1911, will adopt a new name following a historic membership vote that was overwhelmingly in favor of the change. ASSE will become ASSP (the American Society of Safety Professionals) next year when it unveils a redesigned website in conjuncti [...]

Following the outcome of a historic membership vote, ASSE will become the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) next year when it launches a redesigned website in conjunction with Safety 2018. ASSE's logo will undergo small adjustments to reflect the new ASSP acronym as well.