Our Advisory Group has direct input and communication with the Board of Directors. The group informs board decisions and communicates member needs, concerns and suggestions to the board.
Just Published! Revised Hazardous Energy Standard Order Now
The newly revised ANSI/ASSP Z244.1-2024 standard, “The Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout, Tagout & Alternative Methods,” has just been published. This standard establishes requirements that protect workers where harm can occur due to the unexpected release of hazardous energy. The standard specifies the use of lockout, tagout or alternative methods to control this hazard.
ASSP Preparing Comments on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Rule ASSP is drafting comprehensive comments about OSHA’s proposed heat rule that addresses both indoor and outdoor work settings. In addition to sharing technical insights, our comments will advocate for our consensus standards, such as ANSI/ASSP A10.50. We encourage you to share your insights with us by the end of October. Submit today
Overturning Chevron: An OSH Professional Perspective Many members have asked about the anticipated impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Chevron. A recent article in Professional Safety journal shares an EHS practitioner’s perspective. Read more
President’s Message: We Are Honest Brokers Times may change, but our commitment to workplace safety never will. President Pam Walaski shares how CLEAR values help us lead the way as trusted advisors in our advocacy efforts and as EHS professionals. Read more
Other News
OSHA Regional Office Restructure Complete OSHA has restructured its regional operations and created a new region in Birmingham, AL. The agency will now use geographic designations to identify its regions rather than numerals. Read more
Technical Comments on Issues Affecting Workplace Safety ASSP regularly responds to requests from federal agencies seeking public comments on matters affecting workplace safety and the occupational safety and health profession. ASSP submits these comments as part of the public record. Recent example: NSSCET | Joint Multi-stakeholder Letter on NSSCET Implementation | July 2024
October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month There’s still time to support OSHA’s #ListenUp campaign as part of National Protect Your Hearing Month. Help workers avoid noise-induced hearing loss while working on construction sites. Learn more
California Implements State-Wide Indoor Heat Standard for Workers Cal/OSHA has introduced new indoor heat protections for many indoor workplaces to prevent worker exposure to heat-related illnesses. The agency estimates the standard will affect 196,000 workplaces and 1.4 million workers. Read more
ASSP Expands Alliances to Advance Worker Safety ASSP signed/updated memorandums of understanding with three safety organizations — ISEA, MCAA and NIOSH — that will expand the Society’s efforts to advance worker safety and health. Read more
ANSI/ASSP A10.48 New Leadership Announced ASSP recently confirmed a new leadership team for the A10.48 Subgroup Committee. Kathy Stieler, NATE’s director of safety, health and compliance, will chair the committee, and Dominique Valdez, a member of NATE’s board, will serve as committee liaison. This committee oversees development of ANSI/ASSP A10.48-2023, “Standard – Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communications Structures,” which serves as the industry’s “playbook” and provides comprehensive safety guidance for the entire tower construction, service and maintenance activities. Read more
Just Published! Revised Hazardous Energy Standard Order Now