In case you missed it, check out a recent announcement from the Department of Labor about proposed changes to the recordkeeping standard 1904.41.

Last month, September 6th to 10th was OSHA’s Suicide Prevention Stand Down week. This press release from the CDC highlights that the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide compared to other industries. There are a number of resources out there to help you develop training programs, provide information to workers, and factual information to support this hazard in the Construction industry.

Join us for our quarterly Construction section meeting where Suicide Awareness will be presented. You can register for that free virtual event here.

• OSHA’s website for Preventing Suicides in Construction 
• The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
• The Center for Construction Research and Training Suicide Prevention Resources
• Construction Financial Management Association Suicide Prevention Resources

Examination Reimbursement for Recent Certification Completion

Our newly approved reimbursement program is intended to promote an education path that will lead to, or support, employment in the fields of environmental, safety, occupational health, risk management, or industrial hygiene. 

Instructions: Download the application and return to the Awards and Honors Chair by May 1, 2021 to be considered for reimbursement. Due to the budget constraints, the AZ ASSP Chapter reserves to the right to limit the number of reimbursements.

Contact: Michael Bryant if you have questions.