Occupational safety and health professionals can now find even more value in being a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). The Society’s membership model has been restructured to add key benefits while a new association management system is simplifying member engagements.

“More than ever, an ASSP membership is a smart investment in the continued growth of safety and health professionals,” said ASSP President Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP. “It’s also an important investment in helping to keep workplaces safer in all industries worldwide.”

ASSP members can now join common interest group and practice specialty communities at no additional cost. This free enhancement is geared to enrich member experiences through a greater sharing of resources and best practices with colleagues on a global scale. ASSP offers four common interest groups and 18 practice specialties, such as construction, manufacturing, ergonomics and transportation.

“Our vibrant communities advocate for our profession and help individuals grow personally and professionally through education and networking,” Walaski said. “There is tremendous value in being part of a community at any career stage. Our communities also reflect our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive Society.”

In 2023-24, ASSP communities delivered more than 80 online workplace safety webinars, and nearly half offered free continuing education units (CEUs) to help safety professionals maintain certifications.

As ASSP expands the value of membership, a modest dues increase will be phased in over the next three years to ensure the Society’s sustainability in providing top-tier services and resources. ASSP membership dues have not kept pace with inflation and have not changed in more than five years.

The current rollout of the new membership model is aligned with the launch of ASSP’s new association management system, which streamlines how members engage with the Society when renewing memberships, registering for events and courses, and making purchases.

“All of these changes are research-based and designed to support member needs while helping ASSP remain strong in advancing the safety and health profession,” Walaski said. “We are thoughtful in everything we do.”

ASSP members have convenient access to a global network of more than 35,000 safety professionals and receive monthly issues of the Society’s award-winning flagship journal, Professional Safety. Discounted member-only pricing is available on industry-leading conferences, continuing education, voluntary national consensus standards and technical publications.

For membership questions or to join ASSP, email the Society at customerservice@assp.org or call 847.699.2929.