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 DES PLAINES, IL (June 24, 2011) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) urges workplaces and communities to be prepared for th
ASSE Offers Post-Catastrophe Business Resumption, Community Safety Tips
Ambassador Brinker, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder, Inspires ASSE’s 100th Anniversary Chicago Conference Attendees
At the record-breaking American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC)  and Exposition’  held in Chicago last week  ASSE celebrated its 100th anniversary with more than 4,000 safety professionals,  475 exhibitors from across the globe and some special guest speakers.
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Companies Must Embrace Safety to be Sustainable, ASSE Official Notes at Chicago Launch of New Center
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ASSE Foundation Announces Valerie Overheul of Grand Rapids, MI as Recipient of Distinguished Service Award
The American Society of Safety Engineers’ Foundation (ASSEF) recently announced Valerie Overheul, President, CEO and Founder of Summit Training Source Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, as the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award.
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ASSE Announces Winners of 100th Anniversary Essay Contests
In honor of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 100th anniversary celebration, written and video essay contests were held for the first time this year.
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Five Top Executives Address Corporate Safety Culture, Safety Values at 100th Anniversary Conference in Chicago
Five top executives from different industries discussed corporate safety culture and the importance of instilling safety as a core value during the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 100th Anniversary Professional Development Conference (PDC) in Chicago, IL, June 12-15.
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Thousands From Around the World Attend ASSE’s Record-Breaking Chicago Conference
ASSE's June 2011 Chicago Expo draws record crowds.
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ASSE Recognizes Ashok Garlapati as the 2011 Safety Professional of the Year
In recognition of his continued efforts to enhance workplace safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named Ashok Garlapati, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), of ASSE’s Kuwait Chapter as the recipient of the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award for the year 2011.
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ASSE’s Past-President Michael W. Thompson of Houston, TX, Receives Prestigious Fellow Award
In recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the safety profession, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named member and Society past-president (2007-2008) Michael W. Thompson, CSP, of Houston, TX, a Society Fellow.
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ASSE, Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals Sign Critical Memorandum of Understanding
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP), representing a commitment to work together on areas of mutual interest and benefit in the area of safety and health.
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