News from the Safety Industry

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 [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 17, 2006) – As a result of the Idaho-based Washington Group International’s (WGI) recent donation, the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Foundation will be awarding a qualified student pursuing a career in safety and health a $3,500 scholarship. In addition, WGI wil [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 17, 2006) – As a result of the Idaho-based Washington Group International’s (WGI) recent donation, the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Foundation will be awarding a qualified student pursuing a career in safety and health a $3,500 scholarship. In addition, WGI wil [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 12, 2006) — A slew of topics covering every range of occupational safety, health and the environment including the rebuilding of Iraq and Afghanistan, benchmarking warehouse safety, occupational asthma, mining emergencies, connecting safety to business needs and more will be a [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 12, 2006) — A slew of topics covering every range of occupational safety, health and the environment including the rebuilding of Iraq and Afghanistan, benchmarking warehouse safety, occupational asthma, mining emergencies, connecting safety to business needs and more will be a [...]

DES PLAINES, IL (April 12, 2006) — A slew of topics covering every range of occupational safety, health and the environment including the rebuilding of Iraq and Afghanistan, benchmarking warehouse safety, occupational asthma, mining emergencies, connecting safety to business needs and more will be a [...]