News from the Safety Industry

Des Plaines, IL (July 15, 2008) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently presented the distinguished Practice Specialty (PS) Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) awards to Dr. Michael Behm, CSP, of Winterville, NC for academics; Neil R. Webster, CSP, OHST, of Braintree, MA for con [...]

Nashville, TN (July 14, 2008) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Middle Tennessee Chapter presented a $2,000 scholarship today to Trevor Harper of Murray, KY; Robert Hobson of Murray, KY; and to Shameka Dial of Hazel, KY at the annual Tennessee Safety & Health Congress at the Opryland [...]

Des Plaines, IL (July 14, 2008) — In an effort to provide real-time educational tools for safety professionals, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will be host to upcoming webinars on topics ranging from virtual exercises on emergency preparedness to using Second Life in the safety, hea [...]

Des Plaines, IL (July 11, 2008) — MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Injuries and fatalities due to crane accidents, falls, electrical accidents, and substance abuse occur often at construction sites worldwide. The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) “Solutions in Construction Safety” symposium to be hel [...]

Santa Fe, TX (July 10, 2008) — For her ongoing volunteer work and commitment to protecting people, property and the environment, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) presented Cindy L. Lewis of Santa Fe, TX, with the Training & Communications Branch Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) a [...]

Des Plaines, IL (July 3, 2008) — As transportation accidents are still the number one cause of on-the-job deaths in the U.S., the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) encourage employers, workers and motorists to be aware of roadway work zone safety rules in an effort to prevent tragedy this [...]

Des Plaines, IL (July 1, 2008) — Mold grows easily in flood-related conditions, which include standing water, humid air and wet surfaces according to American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) members. The longer these conditions remain, as in the current flooding in the Midwest, the more the mold [...]

Des Plaines, IL (June 26, 2008) — Focusing on the loss control/risk control profession, the practice of and the emerging trends and opportunities within the profession, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will present “The Loss Control Experience Symposium” hosted by CNA Insurance at the [...]

Des Plaines, IL (June 25, 2008) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced today that Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM, CSHM, of Dayton, OH, takes the reigns as the president of ASSE for the 2008-09 year on July 1. Founded in 1911, ASSE is the largest and oldest safety society and represen [...]

Des Plaines, IL (June 25, 2008) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently presented the Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service award to ASSE members: Christine M. Sullivan, CSP, ARM of Littleton, CO; Joel M. Haight, Ph.D, P.E., of University Park, PA; Randal M. Wingfiel [...]