The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization founded in 1911, is taking steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the Society and throughout the occupational safety and health profession. The formation of a board-level task force this summer represents ASSP’s renewed commitment to principles of fairness, respect and equal opportunity for all. The new task force will be a critical part of ASSP’s ongoing journey toward a welcoming and transparent environment based on the highest ideals.
“Achieving widespread safety and equity requires a deep-seated commitment, and we have embarked on a journey to transform our culture by bringing together people with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives,” said ASSP President Deborah Roy, M.P.H., RN, COHN-S, CSP, CIT, FASSP, FAAOHN. “We must do more to challenge long-held assumptions and better understand how unconscious bias can influence decisions. By prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion, ASSP will grow stronger and help our members create safer and healthier work environments around the world.”