We are pleased to announce the results of our 2024 Society elections! Congratulations to our new leaders. assp.us/2CNkJnQ

What is safety culture? It’s a difficult question to answer. Robert Pater offers his thoughts and tips on how to assess conditions at your organization. assp.us/3vXHUrk

Public health is all about innovation and using technology to create safer, healthier workplaces. The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool has a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location. Use this tool when working in the heat: bit.ly/3szQvvr #NPHW

Please join us in congratulating Leslie Rex Stockel on receiving our 2024 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator Award!

Thank you, Leslie, for all you do to teach and inspire the next generation of safety professionals. assp.us/43QvttW

.@ASSPsafety acknowledges the importance and benefits of young adults working, but the organization is formally speaking out against exploitative #ChildLabor practices. ehstoday.com/safety/article…
#WorkplaceSafety

More than 20,000 children are killed at work every year, according to the International Labour Organization.

We oppose all forms of exploitative child labor and call on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.

Learn more. assp.us/4cJzep1

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Metrics like total reportable incident rate can be misleading when measuring safety performance. Severity-based lagging indicators can help paint a more accurate picture. assp.us/4aHsLsZ

Volunteering can enrich your career and life, with countless opportunities to make an impact.

President Jim Thornton shares five reasons to become more involved and contribute in new ways to our Society. assp.us/3xscQAI

NEBOSH supports the Health and Safety Executive's Working Minds campaign. This month we're encouraging you to take ‘5 steps in 5 weeks’, to help combat stress. The first step is to Reach Out and start the conversation. Access support tools here: bit.ly/4alncAB

Reminder: Course proposals for our fall and winter #SafetyFOCUS events are due April 12!

Join us as an instructor to grow your professional skills and lead conversations that improve workplace safety. assp.us/3Npkwaa

ICYMI: I had the pleasure of chatting with Scott about #ArtificialInteligence and #Safety on the Case for Safety podcast. Check it out on Spotify, Apple, and on the website assp.org/resources/the-… ASSP

A safe workplace is a prepared one. Discuss flood risks and emergency procedures with your workers.

Check out this OSHA resource and create a plan to keep workers safe.
osha.gov/flood/prepared…
#FloodPreparation

Nikhailia Morgan is an adventurous world traveler, but she’s proud to represent her hometown of New York City where she serves as Chapter President.

She shares which country tops her list of the 20 she has visited.

Hands-free phones are not the solution to distracted driving. Research shows that they are just as distracting as handheld phones. A strong company policy – ideally, a zero-use policy – is important for protecting your workers. Learn more: bit.ly/3E0Efdn #JustDrive

Georgi Popov shares how he helped a manufacturer improve the design of welding stations to address exposure and ergonomic risks for workers.

Watch the full version of his Safety Success Story: assp.us/3IWYWZM

The #GlobalGoals aim to empower autistic people & leave no one behind.

Find out more on Tuesday’s #WorldAutismAwarenessDay : un.org/en/observances…

A well-written safety policy is the foundation of a successful program.

Jo Pina joins our latest episode to discuss what to include in your policy, who should be involved and how to communicate the details to your workforce. assp.us/4aggz2J