ASSP launches virtual education series

The American Society of Safety Professionals has announced a series of virtual education classes to help occupational health and safety professionals stay current on best practices, the society announced in a statement Tuesday.

The Des Plaines, Illinois-based ASSP will launch a two-day SafetyFOCUS virtual education series each month, beginning Aug. 26 with a construction-themed series addressing fall protection, silica standards, crisis management and job hazard analysis. Participants in all series will earn continuing education units.

Fall and winter SafetyFOCUS program topics include safety management systems, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, business skills and leadership, human and organizational performance, standards and ergonomics.