News from the Safety Industry

For Immediate Release DES PLAINES, IL (June 24, 2011) -- The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) urges workplaces and communities to be prepared for the before and after of a catastrophic incident such as a tornado. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for business preparedness, but the 10 [...]

At the record-breaking American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition’ held in Chicago last week ASSE celebrated its 100 th anniversary with more than 4,000 safety professionals, 475 exhibitors from across the globe and some special guest speake [...]

For Immediate Release Contact: Diane Hurns, 847-768-3413 CHICAGO, IL ( June 24 , 2011) -- American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Vice President of Professional Affairs’ Thomas F. Cecich, CSP, CIH, of Apex, North Carolina, told ASSE Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition atten [...]

The American Society of Safety Engineers’ Foundation (ASSEF) recently announced Valerie Overheul, President, CEO and Founder of Summit Training Source Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, as the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award. Overheul’s leadership, dedication and commitment to the safety [...]

In honor of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 100 th anniversary celebration, written and video essay contests were held for the first time this year. Written contest entrants were asked to describe the greatest challenge facing the safety, health and environmental (SH&E) profession i [...]

Five top executives from different industries discussed corporate safety culture and the importance of instilling safety as a core value during the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 100 th Anniversary Professional Development Conference (PDC) in Chicago, IL, June 12-15. The Executive Summ [...]

ASSE's June 2011 Chicago Expo draws record crowds. American Society of Safety Engineers News, Protecting people, property and the environment since 1911 For Immediate Release Contact: Diane Hurns, ASSE, 847-768-3413 CHICAGO, IL (June 15, 2011) — Thousands of people from more than 40 countries poured [...]

In recognition of his continued efforts to enhance workplace safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named Ashok Garlapati, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), of ASSE’s Kuwait Chapter as the recipient of the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year [...]

In recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the safety profession, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named member and Society past-president (2007-2008) Michael W. Thompson, CSP, of Houston, TX, a Society Fellow. Thompson received the award today during ASSE’s [...]

In recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the safety profession, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named Professional Member Emeritus Jitendra (Jitu) C. Patel, CPEA a Society Fellow. Patel received the award today during ASSE’s annual Professional Development [...]