West Florida Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals

10/26/2025

ABC member companies use flexible, competency-based and market-driven education methodologies to build a construction workforce that is safe, skilled and productive.

abc.org/workforce

10/26/2025

The 2025 Safe Routes to School Virtual Summit is excited to welcome Megan Ramey of Hood River County Safe Routes to School!

Megan is sparking cultural change through bike trains, youth engagement, and community planning. From demonstration projects to PE field trips, she brings joy and community to biking education. She will share insights during "A New Culture of Safety: Best Practices in E-bike Education (Sponsored by UL)."

Register now for the 2025 Safe Routes to School Virtual Summit!

Seats are limited, and tickets are going fast. Don’t miss your chance to learn from top Safe Routes experts.

Register before Tuesday, October 21, 2025
➡️ https://saferoutespartnership.org/summit

10/26/2025

10/26/2025

Fire Prevention Safety | Learn the sounds of fire safety! A continuous alarm means there's a fire—get out immediately. If you hear a single chirp every 30-60 seconds, your smoke alarm needs a new battery or replacement. Know the sounds, stay safe!

10/26/2025

🚨 FMCSA Removes Non-Compliant ELD from Registered List 🚨
Today, FMCSA removed one Electronic Logging Device (ELD) from its list of approved devices for use in commercial motor vehicles.

“This action reflects FMCSA’s continued commitment to ensuring that only compliant, reliable ELDs are in use and is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to remove non-compliant, unsafe devices from operation,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs.

🔹 Drivers using the revoked ELD must switch to paper logs immediately.
🔹 Motor carriers have 60 days to replace the device.

📄 Learn more: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/fmcsa-removes-phoenix-eld-list-registered-devices.

10/26/2025

What are you waiting for? Start building your career today!

abc.org/grapmap

10/26/2025

The safety management professional (SMP) certification demonstrates a commitment to continuing your education, expanding your knowledge and developing as a leader.

Here’s how. https://assp.us/43CiD3A

10/26/2025

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week! If your teen just passed their driving test, now’s the perfect time to talk about safe driving habits. Set clear expectations, review the rules of the road together, and create a formal driving agreement to help them stay safe and confident behind the wheel.

To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/teen-drivers

10/26/2025

The safety profession is changing, and new leadership opportunities are on the horizon.

Whether you're looking to grow through career coaching, interactive courses or mentorship, we’re here to support every stage of your journey.

Join us this Thursday at Safety Connect 2025, where CEO Jennifer McNelly will dive deeper into today’s EHS transformation during the panel discussion, “From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader — Building Your Next Chapter in Safety.”

10/26/2025

🚸 National School Bus Safety Week!

School buses are one of the safest ways for kids to travel — but the biggest risk isn’t inside the bus, it’s getting on and off.

Drivers: always stop for flashing lights and the extended stop arm.
Parents: teach kids to stay back from the curb and only cross in front of the bus when the driver says it’s safe.

Let’s all do our part to keep children safe around school buses.
Learn more from NHTSA: https://ow.ly/ghcO50XeRC8

10/26/2025

Operating in noisy environments can do a lot more than just damage hearing. Prolonged exposure can have serious impacts on health and well-being.

We are proud to collaborate with the International Safety Equipment Association, the OSHA Alliance Program and the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation to help educate EHS professionals on the effects of noise exposure and how you can help support your team.