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Employees rising to employer expectations

Provide employees with the tools to support your expectations

March 1, 2018

Expectations drive both the leader and follower. Various forms of research suggest that when leaders have higher types of expectations for their followers, those followers often live up to the expectations.

Bestselling authors announce newest book, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, now available as audiobook

The latest book by Shawn Galloway and Terry Mathis, focusing on the evolution, options and results of behavioral safety processes, is now available in audio format via iTunes, Audible, and Amazon

February 6, 2018

Principals of ProAct Safety and best-selling authors Shawn M. Galloway and Terry L. Mathis announce their newly-released audiobook, Lean Behavior-Based Safety: BBS for Today's Realities. Lean Behavior-Based Safety is an updated model to traditional BBS, introduced in 2001 with a focus on providing new value with more efficient, safer work.

Leaders: A purposeful presence can open up safety dialog

Wallow with your people

David Sarkus MS, CSP

January 1, 2018

When I coach leaders, I often hear that the image of wallowing stays with them long after I’m gone - even when they don’t feel like wallowing! Ultimately, the thought of wallowing moves their thoughts to intentions, and then, purposeful actions.

Learning from leadership presence & Undercover Boss

Purpose and empathy connect with workers

David Sarkus MS, CSP

November 28, 2017

Even if we throw lots of money at safety, the one thing that managers, supervisors and workers really want is visible senior leader support and ongoing communications — on the floor or in the field.

5 tips for creating an organization-wide safety culture

Achieving effective engagement

Alexa Sussman

November 1, 2017

Building an organization-wide safety culture is important — making safety a priority for everyone keeps workers safe and spares your organization the consequences of injuries and illnesses. Here are five tips that can help you develop a total safety culture that’s engaging and effective.

ASSE Safety 2017 preview

Denver CO June 19-22

April 1, 2017

Surround yourself with greatness with more than 4,500 of your peers who are also passionate about safety at Safety 2017. The speakers, attendees, and exhibitors are at the forefront of the industry; they are the game-changers.

Nationwide Safe + Sound Week will promote EHS programs

March 10, 2017

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), OSHA and partners like ASSE and AIHA are encouraging employers to hold special activities during June 12-18, designated as Safe + Sound Week. The event is a nationwide effort to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs among workplaces.

ASSE President's message

We are all safety leaders

Thomas F. Cecich CSP, CIH

December 7, 2016

In October, ASSE hosted its annual Leadership Conference. The conference aims to equip society officers with the knowledge and skills they need to lead the member communities for which they have volunteered and been elected to serve.