Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is the world’s oldest professional safety society. ASSP ... promotes the expertise, leadership and commitment of its members, while providing them with professional development, advocacy and standards development. It also sets the occupational safety, health and environmental community’s standards for excellence and ethics. Who We Are ASSP is a global association of occupational safety professionals representing more than 36,000 members worldwide. The Society is also a visible advocate for OSH professionals through proactive government affairs at the federal and state levels, and in member-led relationships with key federal safety and health agencies. Our members create safer work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. Besides recording less lost time and lower workers’ compensation costs, organizations with strong safety performance enjoy increased productivity, a better reputation and higher employee satisfaction. Our Chapter Our Chapter in Southern Oregon is a group of dedicated safety professionals as well as human resources, industrial hygiene, safety committee members, as well as managers and supervisors, all who may have safety responsibilities as a part of their job. We are here to serve you and help you prevent needless pain and suffering on the job in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Please go to our website to learn more about attending one of our monthly trainings or becoming a member today! www.soassp.org PO Box 1481 Medford, OR 97501-0110 read more