The American Staffing Association today announced a partnership with the National Safety Council to highlight and promote temporary and contract worker health and safety during the 25th annual National Safety Month.
Throughout the month of June, ASA will share tips and best practices to help members and stakeholders ensure workplace safety and contain the spread of Covid-19 as many begin to return to brick-and-mortar office locations.
“As businesses across the country begin returning to their workplaces, ASA is committed to ensuring our member companies have the resources they need to keep workers safe and healthy,” said Stephen C. Dwyer, senior vice president and chief legal and operating officer. “At such a critical moment for worker safety, ASA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council to emphasize and promote safety practices in the workplace.”
To learn more about National Safety Month and to access resources, visit nsc.org/nsm.
To learn more about the American Staffing Association’s commitment to worker safety, visit americanstaffing.net/safetymatters.
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About the American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit americanstaffing.net.
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