As we move into a new month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the role that learning and professional development play in the work we do as safety professionals. Our effectiveness is shaped not only by what we know today, but by our willingness to continue learning as our field evolves.
Safety is not static. Standards change, compliance expectations shift, and new research continues to inform us how to better protect the people who go home at the end of every shift. Staying current is part of our responsibility—not just to our organizations, but to the employees who trust our judgment and guidance.
One of the things I value most about our Southern Oregon Chapter is the commitment to learning that shows up every month. Our meetings bring together safety professionals from different industries, experience levels, and perspectives, all willing to share knowledge and learn from one another. That participation—asking questions, exchanging ideas, and staying engaged—is what strengthens our local safety community.
Beyond our chapter discussions, there are wide ranges of professional training and educational resources available through ASSP that support continued growth in our field. These include webinars, courses, technical guidance, and professional development opportunities that help safety professionals stay informed and capable in a changing environment. Many of these resources are designed to be practical, timely, and directly applicable to the challenges we face in our workplaces. Just a few of such resources are listed below.
Our chapter exists to support that growth. No matter where you are in your career, you belong in this conversation. Your experiences, insights, and questions matter, and they contribute to making all of us better at what we do.
As we close out this year and continue into the next, I encourage each of you to consider your own development. What new training could help you stay current? What resources might support your success? And how can ASSP—both locally and nationally—support your journey? Please bring any suggestions you may have to a chapter meeting to discuss.
With gratitude,
Jeffrey Mook
President, Southern Oregon ASSP Chapter
Safety is not static. Standards change, compliance expectations shift, and new research continues to inform us how to better protect the people who go home at the end of every shift. Staying current is part of our responsibility—not just to our organizations, but to the employees who trust our judgment and guidance.
One of the things I value most about our Southern Oregon Chapter is the commitment to learning that shows up every month. Our meetings bring together safety professionals from different industries, experience levels, and perspectives, all willing to share knowledge and learn from one another. That participation—asking questions, exchanging ideas, and staying engaged—is what strengthens our local safety community.
Beyond our chapter discussions, there are wide ranges of professional training and educational resources available through ASSP that support continued growth in our field. These include webinars, courses, technical guidance, and professional development opportunities that help safety professionals stay informed and capable in a changing environment. Many of these resources are designed to be practical, timely, and directly applicable to the challenges we face in our workplaces. Just a few of such resources are listed below.
- Free training resource: https://www.assp.org/resources/free-learning-resources
- ASSP Education resource: https://www.assp.org/education
- Professional development offerings: https://my.assp.org/nc__upcomingevents
Our chapter exists to support that growth. No matter where you are in your career, you belong in this conversation. Your experiences, insights, and questions matter, and they contribute to making all of us better at what we do.
As we close out this year and continue into the next, I encourage each of you to consider your own development. What new training could help you stay current? What resources might support your success? And how can ASSP—both locally and nationally—support your journey? Please bring any suggestions you may have to a chapter meeting to discuss.
With gratitude,
Jeffrey Mook
President, Southern Oregon ASSP Chapter
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