About Us

For more than 100 years, we have supported occupational safety and health (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.

The American Society of Safety Professionals is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals.

Who We Are
 Informative: Sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do — through symposiums, networking events, continuing education offerings, our professional journal and more.

 Established: Since 1911, we have been the most respected advocate for workplace safety and health professionals, working hard to advance the profession and the individuals who choose it.

 Connected: With 36,000 members in 80 countries around the world, we connect safety and health professionals to a vast community of peers, resources and opportunities.

 Passionate: Our members are dedicated to making the world a safer and healthier place. We share their dedication and are passionate about helping them achieve their goals.

Benefits of Attending an ASSP Conference

Deepen your understanding of OSH topics relevant to your job so you can perform at your highest level and advance your career

Earn continuing education credits to maintain various professional designations, or to fulfill education requirements for ASSP certificate programs

Develop relationships with other like-minded safety professionals that can translate into collaboration, mentorships and career opportunities

Who Should Attend?
ASSP student members who are ready to transition from life as a student to working in the safety profession should attend.

Why Attend?
Geared toward OSH students looking to transition into their careers, the Future Safety Leaders Conference programming offers unique opportunities to:

Network for the purpose of seeking out employment opportunities
Engage in virtual programming discussions with experienced safety professionals
Gain career advice from ASSP leaders and top employers
Enhance career development skills
Develop leadership skills that you can be transferred to the future workplace
Share best practices and meet key ASSP leaders