News from the Safety Industry

Des Plaines, IL (February 25, 2009) — Due to the growing national emphasis on ‘green’ energy development and the potential risks involved in green energy related construction operations, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced a new A10 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 23, 2009) — Out of hundreds of entries from children aged 5 – 14 from around the world, children from Indiana, New York, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin took the first place honors in their age group for the 7th annual American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) kids’ “sa [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 18, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recognized the Publix Super Markets for their commitment to workplace safety in a letter from ASSE President Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM, CSHM, of Fairborn, OH. Brown noted in his February 10 letter to Publix Corpora [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 17, 2009) — Voting is set to begin March 1 for the annual American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Board of Directors election. Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM, CSHM, of Fairborn, OH, currently serves as ASSE president. Brown holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Ohio Uni [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 13, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Southern Nevada Chapter welcomed Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman as he spoke this week at their chapter meeting on the issue of providing a safe vacation destination and safe workplaces. Founded in 1911, ASSE is m [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 9, 2009) — One of the services the 98-year-old American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) offers its members is the Nexsteps ( www.nexsteps.org ) job board web site where members can review and apply for posted occupational safety, health and environmental jobs and where e [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 5, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) first live Virtual Symposium titled “Best-in-Class Safety Management: U.S. and International Practices and Approaches,” to be held online April 20 – 24, 2009 will focus on implementing and managing safety programs t [...]

Des Plaines, IL (February 2, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Kuwait Chapter recently established the ASSE-Gulf Cooperation Council Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Excellence Award to recognize leadership and excellence while encouraging exceptional performance in workp [...]

Des Plaines, IL (January 29, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced the release of its new book today titled “Hazard Recognition and Control in Institutional Settings—A Guide for Hospitals, Universities and Nursing Homes,” coauthored by George Byrns, Ph.D., MPH, CIH, and o [...]

Des Plaines, IL (January 23, 2009) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) in a recent comment has asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a hearing to determine how OSHA failed to include one reference to A10 Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition O [...]