Monique Parker, the 2026-2027 President of ASSP, is ebullient about keeping workers safe, helping others thrive and looking forward to what’s next.
Key Takeaway
Monique Parker, CSP, will be president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) starting July 1, 2026. With a 20-plus year career in safety, Parker has seen and experienced a lot of change; she shares what she's excited for and will be focusing on during her time at the helm.
Employers have an obligation to protect workers from all jobsite hazards, including the summer heat and humidity. Learn the current regulations, signs of heat stress and what you can do to help workers be comfortable—and safe—this summer from Korey Stringer Institute’s Maggie Morrissey.
It's a lot more difficult to keep calm and carry on in the summer. In fact, the popular British World War II era slogan should probably be adapted to "Keep calm—and
Workers who lack a clear understanding of their purpose and are not adequately prepared for the roles they may be asked to play face a decision-making disadvantage that can conflict with organizational objectives.
Key Highlights
We need better ways to support workers who may not be directly under our control but whose work environment, conditions, and outcomes we can still influence.
Businesses serious about moving beyond compliance and toward high-reliability performance must manage the organizational and operational risks present across their workforce in all forms.
Instead of treating mental health as a separate program, Faith Technologies Incorporated has integrated the topic into existing safety processes and day-to-day operations to reinforce the message that mental well-being deserves the same level of attention as physical safety.
Key Highlights
Mental health impacts how employees show up to work and perform their job, so employers must treat mental health as any other safety concern.
In order to meaningfully improve employees' mental health, managers must be trained and proactive in their outreach, and employees must be knowledgeable of and comfortable seeking whatever support they need.