Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering Department is providing free safety training to small businesses in Pennsylvania through an OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant.

The available training topics are:
Hazard Communication
Lockout/Tagout
Inhalation/Absorption Hazards

Training Flyer here!

More information is available here!

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 – 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Presentation:  The Industrial Hygienist’s Toolbox of the Future: Where Do Sensor Technologies Fit?

Presenter: Dr. Emanuele Cauda, Founder and Principal Consultant, A Piece Of The Puzzle LLC Occupational Hygiene Systems

Session Description: This is a can’t-miss presentation that will give you practical information you need on the sensor technology toolbox available to you, and the session explore how sensor technologies can complement and expand the tools we already use as industrial hygienists/OEHS professionals.

More information is available here!

The Chapter was well-represented at the 17th Annual MASHA Conference by Trudy Hayes and Jeremy Dixon staffing the exhibitor table.

The team talked with fellow Safety Professionals and students from Thiel College, Slippery Rock University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Trudy and Jeremy introduced some to ASSP and the local Chapter as well encouraged participants/students to become involved and consider ASSP membership.

Thank you, Trudy and Jeremy, for professionally representing the Chapter!

Hello Western PA Chapter Members,

 Our chapter is full of people doing incredible work, and we want to celebrate them! The Awards & Honors Committee is now opening nominations for our Member Spotlight, and we’d love your help finding the members who deserve some well-earned recognition.

 Do you know a fellow member who:

• Champions a strong safety culture in their workplace
• Gives back to our chapter or community through volunteering
• Mentors others or helps newer safety professionals find their footing
• Has earned a certification (CSP, ASP, CHST, etc.) or reached a career milestone

 Tell us about them! Nominations are open to all current chapter members, and you’re welcome to nominate yourself, too.

How to nominate:

Send us the nominee’s name and a few sentences about why they should be featured. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis. Please send them to Dan Wible at dan.wible@snydercos.com. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

 Selected nominees will be contacted by the Awards & Honors Committee and asked to share a short write-up about themselves, such as their background, involvement in the chapter, and what they enjoy most about their work. Spotlights will then be featured in our Chapter Newsletter.

 Thank you for helping us shine a light on the people who make the Western PA Chapter so special!

Warm regards,
 Jessica Richardson & Dan Wible
Co-Chairs, Awards & Honors Committee
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – Western PA Chapter

• October 2^nd, Odyssey Day
• 9:00am – 2:30pm
• Free to Attend
• Location: CCAC-West Hills Campus

Odyssey Day provides a full day of interactive and experiential educational activities dedicated to promoting the use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles.  The day features presentations and unique activities designed to educate the public about cleaner transportation technologies while highlighting the unique features of CCAC-West Hills Campus  facilities. Participants explore sustainable, climate-friendly transportation solutions while learning about the many collaborative opportunities available throughout the Western PA region.

Link for more information and to register or sponsor: https://www.pgh-cleancities.org/odyssey-day

Please note that this is a free local event and not an ASSP WPA Chapter event.