We are excited to announce our new Regional Deputy VP for Region III

Your votes are in, and we’re excited to announce Jeffrey Costlow as our next Deputy Regional Vice President.

We can’t wait to see the leadership, energy, and commitment you’ll bring to Region III.

Congratulations to Jeff Costlow, our 2026–2027 ASSP Region III Deputy Regional Vice President!

Here’s a roundup of upcoming virtual events across Region III chapters (and Beyond). Mark your calendars and join in!

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Compliance, Meaningfully: Moving Beyond the Tick-Box Approach to Rules and Regulations with New View Safety

Friday 11 September 2026  |   12:30–1:30pm AEST  |  Online 

Compliance is essential. But policies, procedures, audits and completed checklists don’t, on their own, tell you whether risk is actually being managed. 

With WHS due diligence enforcement intensifying across Australia and officer prosecutions on the rise, “we had a policy” is no longer a defence, regulators expect proof that your systems work, not just that they exist. 

Join pracademics Kym Bancroft and Dr Tristan Casey of New View Safety as they unpack a practical framework for thinking about surface, deep and adaptive compliance, shifting the focus from how much compliance activity is happening to how effective and adaptable it actually is. 

Register/Join

“Preserving Tribal Knowledge:
Capturing Critical Safety Insights Before They Walk Out the Door”

Tuesday, September 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual (Zoom)

Speaker: Dr. Ashley Gill, DBA, CSP – Director of Safety, Advanced Technologies Sector at McGough Construction; President of the ASSP Fort Worth Chapter; Assistant Administrator for Women in Safety Excellence (WISE).

Dr. Gill will discuss how to capture critical safety knowledge from experienced employees before it’s lost, covering Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), hazard recognition, and building safety culture through both formal systems and informal leadership.

Register/Join: https://fortworth.assp.org/events/fort-worth-assp-chapter-september-meeting-preserving-tribal-knowledge-capturing-critical-safety-insights-before-they-walk-out-the-door/

“Beyond ‘My Door Is Always Open’: Practical Suicide Prevention for Safety Pros”

Thursday, September 17 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Speaker: Abby Holovach, MS, CHMM, CSP, REM, CIT – Vibe Environmental

A practical session for safety professionals on recognizing concerning changes in employees, starting difficult conversations, responding when suicide is a concern, and connecting people with the right resources — including guidance for remote employees and isolated worksites.

Register/Join: https://easttexas.assp.org/events/september-assp-meeting-practical-suicide-prevention-for-safety-pros/

“Talk Nerdy to Me: AI for EHS”

Tuesday, September 22 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT | Virtual Event

Speaker: Sheri Saskowski – QC Chapter President

Sheri will explore how AI is being used by EHS professionals today, including applications in ergonomics, fleet management, and data analytics — plus the pitfalls and limitations to watch for. Session wraps with open Q&A.

Register/Join: https://qc.assp.org/events/qc-assp-chapter-meeting-talk-nerdy-to-me-ai-for-ehs/

North Texas AIHA Webinar- From Farm to Fork: What we know and don’t know about the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM  CST Virtual (Zoom)

Presenter: Gerardo U. Lopez, M.A.T., M.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Professor/Extension Specialist STEM, Food Safety & Environmental Microbiology The University of Arizona

Register/Join: https://aiha-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/KqF8CAdgRMKVqIFgh6obFA

We hope you can join us for one (or more!) of these great sessions.

Want to get involved and help support a great PDC experience? We’re looking for volunteers to serve as Moderators at the upcoming Region III PDC, September 21-23, 2026.

Region III Students — this is a great opportunity for YOU!

Connect with safety professionals, engage with participants from across the region, and gain valuable experience while becoming more involved in the safety community.

YOU could be Region III’s next RISING STAR — get connected, contribute to the region, and what better way to get involved!

Interested?
Contact Mrs. Belynda Powers at Belynda.powers@gmail.com to learn more!