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Help Us Build Our Job Board

We’re reaching out to the ASSP community with an exciting opportunity to support one another. If you’re aware of any EHS or safety-related job openings—whether at your own organization or elsewhere—we’d love to hear about them.

You can help connect talent with opportunity by sending job details to rosshfrench@gmail.com with the subject line “ASSP Job Openings.” 

Please include the position title, company, location, key qualifications, and application contact information. We’ll review submissions and post opportunities to our network, helping to strengthen connections across our community while supporting members in their career growth. Thanks for being part of this effort!

Sincerely,

Ross French

ASSP GSJC

Jobs Chair

Join Us for OSHA Safe + Sound Week | August 10–16, 2026 | “SEE IT, SAY IT, FIX IT”

Dear ASSP Chapter Members,

We are reaching out to invite you to participate in OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2026, a nationwide campaign taking place August 10–16 that focuses on proactive workplace safety and health programs across all sectors.

Why This Matters

Every year, 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses occur in the United States, costing employers $167 billion annually. Research shows that organizations with proactive safety programs experience 52% fewer incidents. This week is our opportunity to make safety visible, actionable, and practical for every workplace we serve.

This Year’s Theme: “SEE IT, SAY IT, FIX IT”

Safe + Sound Week is built on three core pillars:

  • Management Leadership – Visible commitment from leaders at every level
  • Worker Participation – Amplifying frontline voices and observations
  • Find & Fix Hazards – Proactive identification and rapid remediation before incidents occur

What We’re Planning

Our chapter committee has designed various engaging activities during the week, including educational sessions, daily email communication for the reminders about hands-on practice activities, and encourage employee participation.

How You Can Participate

  • Attend our scheduled events (detailed agenda coming soon)
  • Share your safety observations and near-miss experiences
  • Submit one practical takeaway back to your workplace
  • Help us spread the word within your organization

This campaign is free and open to all workplaces and sectors. OSHA provides a complete toolkit with resources, templates, and activity ideas that you can use in your own organizations.

Learn More

Visit osha.gov/safeandsoundweek to explore additional resources and register your own workplace for Safe + Sound Week.

Let’s make every workplace safer — one step at a time. I look forward to seeing you during the week of August 10–16.

Stay safe,

Alpesh Tank
Committee Chair, Safe + Sound Week 2026
ASSP Greater San Jose Chapter

July 2026 Government Affairs Update

Fire Safety & Evacuation Readiness

As summer begins, ensure fire protection systems and emergency plans are fully operational. 

Friendly reminders: • Inspect extinguishers, alarms, and emergency lighting • Conduct evacuation drills and route reviews • Update emergency contact lists and continuity plans Supervisors should walk evacuation routes with staff to confirm familiarity.

Safety Tip

Verify that extinguishers are unobstructed and have current inspection tags.

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Federal

  • OSHA Fire Safety & Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38 & 1910.39) Guidance — Reinforces requirements for evacuation plans, alarm systems, designated routes, and employee training.           Source: OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Department of Homeland Security: Disasters and Emergencies: Make A Plan Source: Ready.gov

California

San Francisco

  • SF Fire Department – Fire & Life Safety Inspection Requirements — Details annual inspection expectations, extinguisher maintenance, alarm testing, and evacuation drills. Sources: Inspections and Safety Resources and Information 

San Jose