We have the dates for our annual Professional Development Conference booked, see below for details. The event page to register as an attendee or sponsor will be available in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned as more will be revealed!

ASSP Arizona Chapter Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following Slate of Candidates.  The Slate was approved by the Nominating Committee on February 29th, 2024. This Slate has been developed for the election of Chapter Officers for the 2024 – 2025 Chapter Year.  Per the by-laws, an election of this slate of candidates can happen after the slate has been announced to members for a minimum of 30 days. All members will also receive an email with a link to review this slate of candidates. The election of the slate of candidates will be sent out as an electronic vote on April 8th, 2024.

Past President –  Nicholas Sexton (automatic succession)

President – Jon Cordoba (automatic succession) 

President-Elect – James Harrald (automatic succession)

Vice President – Amber Pappas (running unopposed)

Secretary – Staci Lindquist (running unopposed)

Treasure – David Bellmont (running unopposed)

Respectfully submitted,

Brandon Wiseman – Nominations Committee Chair

See below for candidate bios:

ASSP has sponsored a series engaging with members across Society focused on getting to know the person in PPE. The latest edition features our Chapter President – Nick Sexton. Check it out – it’s a short 2 minute video!

Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, recipients of an OSHA Susan G. Harwood grant for OSH Training, will be providing a free 4.5 hour class on April 18, 2024 from 8am-12:30pm. Check out this flyer for more details and a QR code for registration. Seats are limited, so please only register if you plan on attending.

Wondering if you should be using traditional hard hats, bump caps, or safety helmets? Federal OSHA has developed recommended guidance on using head protection. See this Safety and Health Information Bulletin to learn more!

Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been updated by the Department of Labor. Check out the details here!

Industrial Commission of Arizona Appoints Phil Murphy as Interim Director of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

From the Industrial Commission of Arizona press release:

The Industrial Commission of Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Norton as the new Director for the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH). Mark has been serving as an Assistant Director for ADOSH since November 2021, and brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Mark began working at ADOSH in 1987 as a compliance officer. Over the years, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to workplace safety and health. From 2002 to 2010, Mark served as the Voluntary Protection Program Coordinator for ADOSH, where he played a pivotal role in promoting VPP and enhancing workplace safety standards across the state.

Additionally, Mark’s contributions extend beyond Arizona, serving as an Instructor at the University of California San Diego OSHA Training Institute. His expertise and dedication to occupational safety and health education have positively impacted countless individuals and organizations.

In his new role Director Norton will continue to prioritize the well-being of Arizona’s workforce, working collaboratively with labor organizations, businesses, and government agencies to ensure safe and healthy workplaces throughout the state.

Final Rulemaking has been passed and will to into effect on 1/1/2024, for certain highly hazardous industries, to report additional information on an annual basis.

Federal OSHA has submitted a proposed rule to clarify, in the construction industry, the requirement that employee PPE properly fit the employee. This language is already in place for the General Industry and Maritime Industry regulations.

Federal OSHA has announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for the Warehousing Industry & Distribution Centers.

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, Honors, Nominations, and Elections Chair by 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: Brandon Wiseman if you have questions.