With so much information being put into circulation, it can be difficult for safety specialists to keep track or even locate the best resources.

Continuous education is one of our core values. Our knowledgeable staff here at Gallaway Safety is always here to answer your technical questions and provide you with the best product recommendations. In addition, here are some trustworthy resources that our staff uses every day to supply our customers with the most up-to-date safety information:

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Created as a research agency by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, NIOSH is a part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the official site, their vision is “safer, healthier workers” through developing and disseminating new occupational safety and health knowledge.

The NIOSH website is a reputable safety resource that provides publications, data, and information about their research programs. Everything they provide is dedicated to current issues, and quality throughout their science and data. NIOSH is a valuable resource for occupational safety specialists looking for information about ongoing and recently concluded research programs.

Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA)

Similar to NIOSH, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established OSHA under the U.S. Department of Labor. While NIOSH was created as a research program, OSHA was given the purpose of enforcing safety and health standards and regulations.

OSHA’s website delivers up-to-date information regarding occupational safety and health standards, regulations, and how to avoid getting penalized. OSHA is dedicated to assuring safe working conditions and offers education and assistance to achieve those ends. So occupational safety specialists can go to NIOSH for research information, and OSHA for regulatory information.

National Safety Council (NSC)

The National Safety Council offers multiple safety and health resources for employers, employees, and families. Basically, they provide comprehensive coverage of industry trends along with analysis and implementation strategies. Unlike the previous two resources, the National Safety Council aims to keep everyone updated on general occupational safety trends and innovative practices.

They provide their information via periodicals, books, and online articles. They produce an award-winning monthly magazine, Safety and Health, so employers and employees can read engaging articles about the latest trends and practices. They also offer the Family Safety and Health magazine so workers can take their occupational safety practices home. Specialists can use these magazines to learn about industry trends and how they affect business practices.

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

The ASSP (formerly ASSE) is the oldest safety society in the world. Founded in 1911, they have been spreading technical knowledge and expertise around the globe.

The ASSP’s periodical, the Professional Safety Journal, promotes and shares real safety and health solutions to assist safety professionals. It covers the industry’s best methods and strategies specifically for practicing specialists. The journal also provides education and advice for businesses searching for the right safety practices. The ASSP wants to convince them that safety is paramount and prevention is the best method of protection against injury.

Manufacturer Web Resources

Occupational safety and product resources can also be found on manufacturer web site. For example, 3M's official website provides data, research, regulations, and education on each product category they offer. Different products provide unique solutions to safety challenges, so it’s important for professionals to stay updated on specific product information.