Industry Resources

AIHA
American Industrial Hygiene Association
http://www.aiha.org/Pages/default.aspx
AIHA is one of the largest international associations serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, etc.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
http://ansi.org/
ANSI is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the US voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Their mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of US business and the quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary standards and conformity systems and safety guarding their integrity.
ASSE
American Society of Safety Engineers
http://asse.org/
ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://asse.org/
The CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
DOL
US Dept. of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/
The US DOL fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the US by improving their working conditions, advancing opportunities for profitable employment, etc. In carrying out this mission, they administer and variety of Federal laws including guaranteeing workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions.
DOT
US Dept. of Transportation
http://www.dot.gov/
The mission of the Department is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment – air, water and land – upon which life depends. EPA's purpose is to ensure that all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live learn and work.
ICC
International Code Council
http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx
ICC is an organization dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential buildings, including homes and schools.
IMO
International Maritime Organization
http://www.imo.org/
IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent marine pollution from ships.
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
www.iso.org
ISO is a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors. ISO enables a consensus to be reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society
NAFED
National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
www.nafed.org/
NAFED is a trade association representing over one thousand fire equipment distributors, suppliers, and affiliates. Their main objective is to gather and disseminate information and ideas that will improve the world's fire protection.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
www.nfpa.org
NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
www.cdc.gov/niosh/
NIOSH is a federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
NSC
The National Safety Council
www.nsc.org
NSC is a non-profit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
www.osha.gov
OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
PHMSA
US Dept. of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
www.phmsa.dot.gov/
The mission of the Office of Hazardous Material Safety is to produce a safety program that will minimize the risks to life and property inherent in commercial transportation of hazardous materials.
SEDA
Safety Equipment Distributors Association
http://www.safetycentral.org/
SEDA is a trade association comprised of companies that distribute safety equipment and related services.
SEI
The Safety Equipment Institute
http://www.seinet.org/
SEI is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1981 to administer the first non-governmental, third-party certification program to test and certify a broad range of safety equipment products.
VPPPA
Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association
www.vpppa.org/
VPPPA a nonprofit, member-based association is the leading organization dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems