The good news is 2020 is over, we have viable vaccines and we are hopefully seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.

The annual ASA Safety Award, sponsored by the ASA Safety Committee, recognizes ASA members that have shown they have gone above and beyond in the area of worker safety.

We have all been focused on COVID-19, and with all of the rapid changes occurring related to the pandemic, it is difficult to write an article that is not outdated before the publication date. 

For much of its 130-year history, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has collected data and published reports on occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

I recently attended a standards committee meeting where the subject of certification was raised. 

ASA has applied to renew its OSHA Alliance Partner status and looks forward to continuing to fulfill all of the responsibilities that come with that status.

ASA is committed to be the voice of its members and the industry in the development and revisions to codes and standards.