ASSP to Hold SafetyFOCUS Sessions in September 2023 -- Occupational Health & Safety

ASSP to Hold SafetyFOCUS Sessions in September 2023

The sessions will take place in person and online from September 18 to 22.

By Alex Saurman
May 24, 2023

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has announced the dates for the next SafetyFOCUS session.

From September 18 to 22, 2023, SafetyFOCUS will be held in-person at the AMA Washington Area Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, and virtually on Zoom, per a press release. Attendees will be able to create their own schedules and choose from one-, two- and three-day-long courses. Up to 3.5 continuing education credits can be earned if attendees register for the entire week.

Course topics include “business and leadership skills, certification preparation, fall protection, risk assessment and management, safety management systems, and comprehensive worker health,” according to the press release.

Registration is open now.

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Alex Saurman is the Content Editor for Occupational Health & Safety.

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