American Society of Safety Professionals

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The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), formerly known as American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), is a global organization of occupational safety and health (OSH) professional members who manage, supervise, research and consult on work-related OSH concerns across all industries. Society members use risk-based approaches to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

The organization was founded on 25 March 1911 in the wake of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire,^[1] after lack of safety measures caused the death of 146 garment workers.

ASSP offers continuing education to OSH professionals, participates in developing industry standards, pursues initiatives that aim to build the reputation of the OSH profession, and provides access to various member communities. The organization has alliances with federal agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). ASSP also works with the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) to develop accreditation standards for OSH-related degree programs^[2] and has worked with the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO) to develop a professional capability framework^[3] for OSH professionals.