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Implementing ISO 45001: 6 Ways to Reduce Conceptual Noise in Safety
Safety terms and acronyms can be confusing. Herman Woessner explains how implementing the ISO 45001 standard can improve your communication through consistency. Read more
PPE & the Hierarchy of Controls: How to Move Beyond the Status Quo
Is your organization setting priorities based on risk? Learn how to move beyond the status quo of prescribing PPE by using the hierarchy of controls. Read more
The Impact of Organizational Decision-Making on Worker Safety & Health
Pete Susca joins “The Case for Safety Podcast” to discuss the ways business decisions impact worker safety and the unintended consequences that can arise from imbalanced decision-making. Listen now
“The Get to Know a Safety Pro Show” – Alanna Lee
Northwest Chapter President Alanna Lee may appreciate living in a cold climate, but she wants her vacations and her snacks nice and toasty. She shares book and movie recommendations to help us finish the winter. Watch now
ASSP Certification and Accreditation Institute Debuts
The new ASSP Certification and Accreditation Institute LLC, an independent entity of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), has begun working with companies to certify their workplace safety and health processes to established standards that demonstrate a commitment to quality. The institute’s certification mark, which confirms adherence to specific standards, reflects a company’s investment in occupational safety and health management and is expected to provide a competitive advantage in the industry.
The creation of the institute further drives the evolution of workplace safety and health worldwide. The fee-based program certifies an applying organization based on recognized voluntary national and international consensus standards. The ASSP Board of Directors approved the initiative in April and the institute launched its web page in August. The institute is partnering with an accredited third-party registrar, Orion Registrar Inc., to carry out the audits, verify the results of the assessment and issue a certification mark when all requirements are met.
WISE Mentoring Program
The WISE Mentoring program successfully connects today’s most talented and experienced women mentors with rising and aspiring mentees. This pairing is designed to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objective, skill development, career option consideration, and network formation. All discussions are strictly confidential between the two parties. If you are an SH&E practitioner seeking to chart a successful career path or a seasoned pro eager to share experiences and insight, please visit the ASSP WISE website for more information.