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ABOUT THE SOCIETYFounded in 1911, the non-profit American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the world’s oldest and largest professional safety organization. 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 and ongoing communications on safety advancements worldwide. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in all industries, government, insurance and education. Safety professionals work to prevent accidents, injuries and occupational diseases, create safer work and leisure environments and develop safer products. More information on ASSE and its programs can be found at www.asse.org. A GLOBAL SOCIETYASSE has 150 chapters, 56 sections and 65 student sections within eight U.S. regions. There are members in 64 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Kingdom and Egypt. Chapters offer localized membership services, issue advocacy, networking and professional development opportunities through seminars, conferences, meetings, websites and newsletters. PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENTASSE provides a comprehensive education program for members and non-members through the Society’s Professional Safety Academy (PSA). The Academy is known as the career partner of the participants, providing high quality programs based on the needs of the profession. Safety, health and environmental professionals gain the knowledge and skills to achieve career success and recognition. Education programs under the Professional Safety Academy include the:
The Society is a significant publisher in the technical safety field and offers a variety of print and electronic resources supporting the career development of members of the profession. ASSE is a Certified Provider, awarded by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), of continuing education and provides continuing education units for its education programs. SERVING MEMBERSASSE provides its members with several products and services, including:
SETTING THE STANDARD/PRACTICE SPECIALTIES/AWARDS PROGRAMSASSE is secretariat for eight American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committees and/or projects which include: A1264 on Walking/Working Surfaces, Z15 on Motor Vehicle Fleet Safety, Z87 on Eye and Face Protection, Z117 on Confined Space, Z359 on Fall Protection, Z390 on Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training and Z490 on Safety, Health and Environmental Training. ASSE is also the secretariat for the Z590 project on Competence in the Safety Profession and is the Administrator for the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on fall protection standards. ASSE members also serve on over 40 other safety and health standards committees. At the university level, the ASSE Educational Standards Committee works to ensure a high standard of preparation for future safety professionals and that the content of academic programs meets the needs of the safety profession and those it serves. As a member of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), ASSE encourages the inclusion of safety principles and courses into related engineering program curricula and establishes curriculum critical for associate, baccalaureate and master’s degree programs. ASSE also makes site visits to schools to accredit their safety programs. Nationally, 14 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in safety have been accredited by ABET with ASSE as the sponsoring society. Through its 13 Practice Specialties, ASSE offers professional development opportunities and technical assistance to members and non-members. Practice Specialties are in the areas of: academics, construction, consultants, engineering, environmental, healthcare, industrial hygiene, international, management, mining, public sector, risk management/insurance and transportation. These serve as a forum for discussion of best practice strategies and research; influence relevant programs for professional certification, ASSE chapter-based programs and ASSE technical standards development; and, support advocacy efforts for occupational safety, health and environmental leadership. Online technical information, contacts and referrals along with global involvement opportunities are also available. The Practice Specialties also support student activity by working with the ASSE Foundation’s student assistance program, sponsoring students to attend ASSE’s annual professional development conference. The Society enhances the image of the safety profession and its practitioners via its extensive professional affairs programs. ASSE maintains a strong commitment to proactive governmental and professional affairs activities in order to safeguard the practice of the profession at the international, national, and state levels. The Society provides commentary and testimony to legislators and regulators about safety, health, and environmental issues based on good science and sound technology. It publishes regular ASSE Perspectives, monthly Regulatory News and monthly columns in Professional Safety Journal. Governmental Affairs and professional affairs related materials and publications are published on the Government Affairs section of the website. Effective communication of professional and governmental affairs related issues is conducted via publication of monthly columns in Professional Safety Journal and regular updates on the website. The ASSE awards programs honor outstanding accomplishments in the profession. ASSE Fellow, the highest honor, cites individuals with broad, significant and career-wide contributions to the profession and the Society. Other prestigious awards include the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award and the Mine Safety Appliances Outstanding Student Section Award. THE ASSE FOUNDATION/SCHOLARSHIPS-RESEARCH FUNDINGEstablished in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization that advances occupational safety, health and environmental development, research and education in the public interest. The Foundation provides funding for scholarships, fellowships, research grants and professional development throughout the year. Funding comes from ASSE chapters and regions, individual members and corporations. Check www.asse.org/foundat.htm for more Foundation information. 7/18/02 National ASSE Contact Information:American Society Of Safety Engineers Protecting people, property and the environment since 1911 |
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