5 Reasons Why Professional Development is Essential

Occupational safety and health professionals benefit from professional development in many ways that stretch far beyond the need to maintain certification requirements. Their workplaces benefit as well when employees are better protected from injury and illness.

One such event is ASSP's annual educational opportunity SafetyFOCUS 2020, which in Las Vegas from Feb. 13-20.

Here are five reasons why professional development is a worthwhile choice for any safety professional.

Chris Ballman is the director of professional development for the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).