ASSP Regions and Chapter Websites
Here you can find our the regional and chapter websites along with others from around the United States and the World.
ASSP Foundation
The ASSP Foundation is the charitable arm of the American Society of Safety Professional, focusing on educational programs that advance the profession we serve, developing tomorrow’s safety leaders, and supporting research to expand the knowledge of the safety community. Learn more about the foundation and how to get involved here.
Professional Development
Professional development matters, as being the best professional you can be is an ongoing process throughout your career. Industry changes, new products/services/and ways to do things are created, your career progresses. Developing as a professional can be both challenging but rewarding. Here are some great certifications and other learning opportunities.
Publications/Standards
ASSP is certain to have the resources needed for any OSH professional. From a full collection of standards, available in both hard copy and electronic copy, to technical publications covering every facet of safety, ASSP is your top OSH resource.
Practice Specialties
Excel and Enrich your Career with ASSP Practice Specialties, Branches and Common Interest Groups. Review technical content that advances the practice of safety across the broad spectrum of the profession, from program management to culture change, risk assessment to fatality prevention.
CEU Application
Please remember that your chapter can now submit for CEUs for single meetings. Please visit the Community CEU Application page for more information. Keep this link for next year’s technical talks your chapter may want to provide CEUs for. The following is from the website:
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- Complete and submit the form below at least four weeks before your educational event.
- ASSP will provide a written response to your application within 10 business days.
- Accepted application notifications will:
- Indicate how many CEUs attendees will earn from your event.
- Include a URL and unique code that attendees will use to receive their CEUs.
- Once your application is accepted, you may promote the CEU award details.
- At the end of your event, share the URL and unique code with your attendees to have their CEUs recorded.
- ASSP will retain CEU awards on ASSP transcripts for 7 years.
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Our Region of the American Society of Safety Professionals make no warranty implied or expressed to the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of any information provided in the sites shown below. These links are provided for informational purposes only.
ASSP Links
www.assp.org
ASSP is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals. For more than 100 years, we have provided education, standards development, advocacy and a professional community to support the advancement of our members and the profession as a whole. Our members are dedicated to creating safe work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. Sound safety practices are both socially responsible and good business, leading to increased productivity, a better reputation and higher employee satisfaction.
Governmental Entities
www.osha.gov
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration site provides full text of construction and general industry regulations. Their e-tools section is particularly well-regarded by working safety professionals.
www.epa.gov
The Environmental Protection Agency’s site has full text of air, water, and ground contamination legislation with a “key topics” list to assist in finding what you seek.
www.msha.gov
The Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration site provides full text of mine safety requirements—many of which affect industries that use mineral products. A list of special initiatives in included to help anticipate enforcement priorities.
www.dot.gov
The Department of Transportation’s site provides the “TransStats” database, and a “quick-answers” link to transportation-related questions.
www.nhtsa.gov
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site offers vehicle information and highway safety statistics.
www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control site offers current information of bioterror threats and epidemiology information.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Is a subset of the CDC site, but is specific to occupational health and safety topics.
www.vpppa.org
The Voluntary Programs Participants Association is for companies interested in participating in OSHA’s programs. This site provides all needed information with a multitude of background on the program and participants.
Non-Governmental Standards
www.ansi.org
The American National Standards Institute is a membership/subscription based organization that is the repository for most consensus and non-regulatory standards in the U.S. Access to standards is by added cost to users.
www.asme.org
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers publishes numerous codes and standards for a wide variety of equipment. They are commonly known for their boiler and pressure vessel standards. Their publications are sold via this website.
www.astm.org
This organization, formerly known as the American Society of Testing and Materials, is now called “ASTM-International.” They provide standards and technical publications on a cash basis via this website.
www.aws.org
The American Welding Society has numerous articles on welding at this website. Their publications include “best practice” manuals and code-and-standard information.
www.nfpa.org
The National Fire Protection Association publishes standards for buildings, storage areas, sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, and much more, including the ubiquitous “Life Safety Code.” NFPA’s materials are sold via this site.
General Safety Related Information
www.safetyonline.com
This pay-for-use site has good feedback from those who have tried it. A wide variety of ready-to-modify procedures and safety plans are provided that members can take without copyright infringement. Training materials, power-point presentations, and ready-to-use forms are also provided to members.
www.safetyinfo.com
This site bills itself as “America’s largest online safety library” with over 5,000 printable pages available to paid users. Interviewees who tried the site are pleased with the value.
www.rmlibrary.com
This site specializes in risk-management tools for subscribers. It has been favorably reviewed by users.
www.safteng.net
This site bills itself as the “Free Safety Site” on the net. The contents are useful, and are free for download. The site is run by Mr. Bryan Haywood, who takes great pride in the contents and publications available there.
Specialty Sites
www.abc.org
The site of the American Building Contractors has information on construction and construction safety.
www.geaps.com
The Grain Elevator And Processing Society has information on grain elevator safety and dust explosions.
www.labsafety.com
The Lab Safety Supply company’s site has some background information on laboratory safety and industrial hygiene including some training materials.
www.safekids.org
This site has child safety information and resources including a “media center” and special kits for schools.
www.hazard.com/msds
This site has up-to-date SDS information on a wide variety of materials.
www.ergoweb.com
Specializing in ergonomics, this site offers software, training, and consulting services. Users who have tried the service are satisfied with their offerings.
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