Formed in 1911, the non-profit American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
is the largest and oldest professional safety organization. Based in Des
Plaines, Illinois, ASSE has 30,000 occupational safety health and environmental
members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health,
transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government,
labor and education. ASSE is a global organization that works to advance
the technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge and skills
of occupational safety, health and environmental professionals, and is
committed to protecting people, property and the environment.
ASSE provides such services as education, public affairs, government
affairs, and involvement in national and international safety standards
development, technical publications, and timely communications on safety
advancements worldwide. Safety, health and environmental professionals
help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, create safer work and leisure
environments, and develop safer products. For more information visit ASSE's
website at www.asse.org.
