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American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Non-profit Organizations
Park Ridge, IL 140,721 followers
Working together for a safer, stronger future.
About us
The American Society of Safety Professionals is a global association for occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. Since 1911, we have supported OSH professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We provide education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community to our members in order to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole. We respect the rights of individuals using social media to voice their views and opinions. However, within our social media channels, we reserve the right to remove comments that are considered inappropriate, off-topic, abusive, or are being used to promote and solicit for third-party sites, initiatives or products. Please keep comments related to the topics presented and always show respect for other members of this community. We monitor this space actively to facilitate dialogue and to enforce our social media policies. We reserve the right to block individuals from participating if they demonstrate inappropriate or abusive behavior. HOW TO ACT - Be positive. Respect people as individuals by keeping your tone positive and your comments constructive. Don't post content that is inappropriate for the workplace. Don't solicit, advertise or use profanity. - Be helpful. Everyone is here looking to learn and improve. - Protect privacy. Don't share anything about yourself or your organization that you would not want to see on a road-side billboard. - Share, share, share. You have great experiences that can help others. Share them! Volunteer leaders are required to follow our Volunteer Social Media Policy: https://www.assp.org/about/society-bylaws-and-guidelines/society-operating-guidelines/sog-section-2.4 All members are required to follow our Code of Professional Conduct: https://www.assp.org/about/society-bylaws-and-guidelines/code-of-conduct To ask questions or share feedback, please contact social@assp.org.
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http://www.assp.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Park Ridge, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1911
- Specialties
- Safety Health Environment, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Member Networking & Support
Locations
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Primary
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520 N. Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL 60068, US
Employees at American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Updates
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For 35 years, the ASSP Foundation has helped EHS professionals achieve their educational goals through academic scholarships and career development grants. Apply for grants year-round and scholarships by Feb. 15. https://assp.us/35r89DZ
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The recent government shutdown could disrupt progress on critical safety initiatives. OSHA rulemakings, like heat standards and respirator updates, may stall. Agencies could also have limited capacity to respond to emerging hazards or industry needs. ASSP is closely monitoring developments and will share updates as more information becomes available.
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Compliance is the baseline. Supplying higher-standard PPE proves you’re serious about protecting your people from the real risks they face. Eddie Gillespie of Fastenal shares how you can take your PPE program to the next level in our latest episode. https://assp.us/474Kw5c #ad
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Traditional, paper-based ergonomics assessments provide valuable information, but can be costly and disruptive to operations. This free webinar from VelocityEHS explores how artificial intelligence AI is making these assessments faster, simpler and more scalable. https://assp.us/4ofdfeJ #ad
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Checking in on your team’s well-being may seem like a small gesture, but it can have a big impact. Use these tips to help create a culture where workers feel psychologically safe. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Are you looking for guidance on how to improve fire safety in your workplace? We have a community for that! Discover how our Fire Protection Practice Specialty ensures access to the latest fire safety trends and technical resources. #FirePreventionWeek
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Meet Jacob Zollinger, President of our Broken Top Chapter. When he’s not on the job, you can find him hitting the slopes or at the river. He also has a great book recommendation for safety leaders and is a big fan of John Hughes.
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Creating a strong workplace culture means addressing physical and psychological safety. President Linda Tapp shares how compassionate leadership, peer support and proactive education can help your team thrive.