News from the Safety Industry

DES PLAINES, IL (May 18, 2006) – Falling at work is the leading cause of fatal/catastrophic incidents, especially from ladders and roofs. Fatal on-the-job falls increased by 17 percent in 2004 countrywide. To address this issue, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will be host to the Int [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (May 17, 2006) – DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund’s recent $10,000 donation to the American Society of Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation marks their continued commitment to support occupational safety and health education and research. Chair of the ASSE Foundation Board K [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (May 17, 2006) –The Georgia-based United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation continues their commitment to safety and health by donating $35,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation for their annual scholarship program. Recognizing diversity and those pursuing a [...]

WASHINGTON – The U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) joined again with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to formally extend their Alliance for two years. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (May 10, 2006) - With almost half the workforce being women and many being expectant moms, for this mother’s day the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) suggests that employers and workers be aware of significant physical changes and workplace solutions to help assure a safe [...]

May 3, 2006 Celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) April 30-May 6, 2006 WHAT: Fatal work injuries in the construction sector rose eight percent in 2004, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; fatal falls increased by 17 percent, reflecting increases in the [...]

DES PLAINES, IL ( May 1 , 2006 ) — As teens contemplate taking a summer job they should be aware of the fact that although most of them may work fewer hours and hold less dangerous jobs than adults, teenagers have a high rate of work-related injuries, according to the American Society of Safety Engi [...]

DES PLAINES, IL ( April 24, 2006 ) —At its 64th annual Wisconsin Safety & Health Congress/Exposition, members of the Wisconsin Council of Safety will bestow upon American Society of Safety Engineers President Jack H. Dobson, Jr., CSP, of Cedarburg, WI, their ‘Special Lifetime Achievement’ award for [...]

DES PLAINES, IL ( April 24, 2006 ) —At its 64th annual Wisconsin Safety & Health Congress/Exposition, members of the Wisconsin Council of Safety will bestow upon American Society of Safety Engineers President Jack H. Dobson, Jr., CSP, of Cedarburg, WI, their ‘Special Lifetime Achievement’ award for [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 17, 2006) – The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) announced the election of new officers to serve on its Board of Directors following the March 1-31 election by members. Donald S. Jones Sr., P.E., CSP, MBA, of Plaquemine, LA, will serve as ASSE President for the 200 [...]