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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Joining an association related to your career choice is an important step in your professional development, networking for advancement, and enjoyment of socializing with people who share your interests and goals.
If you know of an association not listed that you feel should be listed let us know.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) established in 1873 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, United States is a professional network of more than 12,000 fire chiefs and emergency officers.(https://www.iafc.org/home)
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards by the efforts of 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.(https://www.nfpa.org)
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NEMA, the professional association of emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight territories, and the District of Columbia, is the source of information, support, and expertise for people like you - emergency management professionals at all levels of government and the private sector who prepare for, mitigate, respond to, recover from, and provide products and services for all emergencies, disasters, and threats to the nation’s security.(http://www.nemaweb.org)
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The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the Chartered body and largest membership organization for safety and health professionals. We act as a champion, adviser, advocate and trainer for health and safety professionals working in organizations of all shapes and sizes, in around 130 countries. Our focus is to support our members in creating workplaces that are safer, healthier and more sustainable.(https://www.iosh.com)
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“Making Safety a Way of Life . . . Worldwide.” The WSO helps initiate safety organizations, gives incentives and support to others, and encourages advanced organizations in highly developed countries to share their expertise and wealth of knowledge with those needing this data.(https://worldsafety.org)
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The premier resource for auditors in the environmental, health and safety auditing field.(https://www.theiia.org/centers/ehsac/Pages/default.aspx)
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards by the efforts of 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.(https://www.nfpa.org)
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AGC members consider safety and health on job sites as a top priority in the workplace. AGC's Safety and Health Services provides a wealth of information and services on construction safety and health through our numerous safety resources.(https://www.agc.org/industry-priorities/safety-health)
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AIHA’s nearly 8,500 members have helped drive the IH/OEHS profession forward for over 80 years making a difference to the profession and the health of the public worldwide.(https://www.aiha.org/)
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For more than 100 years, we have supported occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We provide education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community to our members in order to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole.(https://www.assp.org/)
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The National Safety Council eliminates preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.(https://www.nsc.org)
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We empower corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability.(https://www.naem.org/)
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AIChE Engage connects AIChE members with each other and their chemical engineering communities.(https://www.aiche.org)
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HSE Now is a source for news and technical information affecting health, safety, security, environment, social responsibility, regulation, and quality aspects of the upstream oil and gas industry.(https://www.spe.org/en/disciplines/hse/)
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The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is dedicated to promoting safe and healthy working conditions for all working people through organizing and advocacy.(https://nationalcosh.org/)
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We inspire effective risk management practices and risk management leaders across the nonprofit sector.(https://nonprofitrisk.org/)
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SThe American Nuclear Society (ANS) is the premier organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet.(http://www.ans.org)
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The HPS is dedicated to the beneficial use of radiation be it for medical diagnosis and therapy, scientific research, and generating electrical power.(http://www.hps.org)
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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, founded in 1957, is the world’s largest scientific association for human factors/ergonomics professionals. HFES serves the needs of members and the public by promoting and advancing the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems, products, tools, and environments of all kinds.(https://hfes.org)
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For over 80 years, ACGIH® has been respected for its dedication to the industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety communities. We have grown and expanded by encouraging the interchange of experience among industrial hygiene workers and to collect and make accessible such information and data as might be of aid to them in the proper fulfillment of their duties.(https://www.acgih.org)
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To benefit our members by providing resources that enable the liquid terminal industry to by adhering to our core values of Safety, Environmental and Operational Excellence, Engaged Members, Innovative Solutions, Integrity, Candor and Respect.(http://www.ilta.org)
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• The work zone safety information clearinghouse.(https://www.workzonesafety.org/)
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• As the "voice of the recycling industry" ISRI offers a broad menu of member-only safety services and programs - from on-site multi-day training by one of ISRI's professional safety staff, to traditional safety posters, videos and handbooks. This Safety Resources Catalog was developed to help you navigate and sort through ISRI's extensive safety sources.(https://www.isri.org/safety)
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The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America™ is a not-for-profit organization established to pursue national strategies to create a less-hazardous work environment for American agriculture. Founded in 2007, our mission is to proactively address ongoing and emerging occupational safety and health issues affecting U.S. agriculture.(http://ashca.org/)
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The premier resource for auditors in the environmental, health and safety auditing field. (https://www.theiia.org/centers/ehsac/Pages/default.aspx)
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AGC members consider environmental protection a top priority in the workplace.(https://www.agc.org/industry-priorities/energy-environment)
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Founded in 1907, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization enhancing knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.(https://www.awma.org)
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AAEES is dedicated to supporting the professional development of its members, environmental engineering and science education, basic research to advance environmental engineering and science, and public education regarding environmental issues.(https://www.aaees.org)
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We empower corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability.(https://www.naem.org)
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Founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress, we are the world’s largest scientific society. Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Our vision is to improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.(https://www.acs.org)
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AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 60,000 members from more than 110 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as translational medicine.(https://www.aiche.org)
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HSE Now is a source for news and technical information affecting health, safety, security, environment, social responsibility, regulation, and quality aspects of the upstream oil and gas industry.(https://www.spe.org/en/disciplines/hse/)
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The California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) was founded in 1974 as non-profit association of public and private sector professionals with a common interest in serving the principles underlying the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The specific and primary purposes of the association are to establish and operate a professional association of persons involved in and committed to improving the processing and implementation of environmental assessment, analysis, public disclosure, and reporting.(https://www.califaep.org)
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SETAC’s mission is to support and facilitate the development of principles and practices for the protection, enhancement and management of sustainable environmental quality and ecosystem integrity.(https://www.setac.org)
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The California Resource Management Association established as the CWA in 1984, is a non-profit statewide association of companies which generate, transport, treat, store and dispose of wastes (including recyclable materials and hazardous waste), as well as related service firms including engineers and consultants. The Association has more than 100 governmental agencies as affiliate members including the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and many local health care agencies.(https://www.calrma.com)
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To benefit our members by providing resources that enable the liquid terminal industry to by adhering to our core values of Safety, Environmental and Operational Excellence, Engaged Members, Innovative Solutions, Integrity, Candor and Respect.(http://www.ilta.org)
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NAEP is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions. Our members are public and private sector professionals who promote excellence in decision-making in light of environmental, social, and economic impacts of those decisions. NAEP provides the access and network for you to grow as a professional.(https://www.naep.org)
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NEHA currently serves 6,000 members to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all.(https://www.neha.org)
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The Association of Hazmat Shippers, Inc. (AHS) was formed in 2002, and is headquartered in Washington, DC. AHS focuses on hazmat shipper’s concerns and smaller package shipment issues in particular.(https://www.hazmatshippers.com)
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DGAC is an international, non-profit educational organization that promotes safe and efficient transportation of hazardous materials in domestic and international commerce. DGAC’s diverse membership includes hazmat shippers, carriers, trade associations, and providers of related goods and services such as packaging, test labs, labels, warehousing facilities, freight forwarding, software, and consultants and trainers.(http://www.dgac.org)
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The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) is a dynamic, not-for-profit industry association devoted to promoting international and domestic dangerous goods transportation compliance.(https://www.costha.com/index.php)
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