News from the Safety Industry

Des Plaines, IL (May 3, 2010) — Each year, close to 6,000 people die from on-the-job injuries and millions suffer from on-the-job illnesses in the U.S. A recent mining explosion in West Virginia took the lives of 29 miners, which is yet another reminder of the importance of workplace safety. During [...]

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Des Plaines, IL (April 28, 2010) — American Society of Safety Engineers President C. Christopher Patton, CSP, noted today, "On the observance of today's International Workers Memorial Day we take this time to remember those who have lost their lives from on-the-job injuries and the millions more who [...]

Des Plaines, IL (April 27, 2010) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), in partnership with the International Society for Fall Protection (ISFP), will feature an International Fall Protection Symposium (IFPS) June 16-17, in conjunction with its professional development conference (PDC) i [...]

(April 27, 2010) — Media Advisory STATE, CORPORATE, SAFETY OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS HOW INVESTING IN SAFETY STRENGTHENS A COMPANY’S BOTTOM LINE & PREVENTS ROADWAY CRASHES – URGE MOTORISTS TO DO THEIR PART WHAT: Local corporate, state, trucking and safety officials will discuss the numbers -- how motor v [...]

Des Plaines, IL (April 26, 2010) — The American Society of Safety Engineers’ Foundation (ASSEF) recently announced Dr. David G. Kraemer, Chair of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health at Murray State University (MSU) in Murray, KY, as the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Awa [...]

Des Plaines, IL (April 22, 2010) — Members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently elected new members to its board of directors for the 2010-2011 year, including leaders from Minnesota and Virginia. Darryl C. Hill, CSP, of Michigan, president-elect, and Terrie S. Norris, CSP, AR [...]

Des Plaines, IL (April 21, 2010) — IRON MAN, MUSEUM SAFETY EXPERTS, OSHA,FMCSA OFFICIALS JOIN SAFETY PROS, KIDS TO PROMOTE WORK SAFETY WHAT: Each year close to 6,000 people die from on-the-job injuries and millions suffer from on-the-job illnesses in the U.S. A recent mining explosion in West Virgin [...]