DES PLAINES, IL (June 15, 2012) – Citing the negative impact it could have on occupational safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) said it strongly opposes action by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) that could harm the future development of timely and effective voluntary national consensus safety and health stan
Applications International Corporation Donates Nearly $15,000 for Scholarships Toward Students Pursuing Degrees in Occupational Safety and Health
DES PLAINES, IL (June 15, 2012) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Applications
International Corporation Scholarship.
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ASSE’s Rixio Medina of Corpus Christi, TX Receives Prestigious Fellow Award
DENVER, CO (June
5, 2012) – In honor of his lifetime commitment and outstanding contributions to
the safety, health and environmental (SH&E) profession, the American
Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named longtime member Rixio E.
Medina, CSP, CPP, CMIOSH, of Corpus Christi, TX a Society Fellow.
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ASSE’s Denver Conference and Expo Breaking Records
DENVER, CO (June 6, 2012) — The American Society of Safety Engineers’ Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition, Safety 2012, in Denver taking place June 3-6 at the Colorado Convention Center has set new records. The Expo was the largest ever with 504 exhibitors taking up 80,000 square feet of space.
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Houston’s FABENCO, Inc., Presents ASSE Foundation With Large Donation for Scholarships
For Immediate Release Contact: Diane Hurns, 847-768-3413, dhurns@asse.org
Des Plaines, IL (June 5, 2012) – American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) member and CEO of Houston-based FabEnCo, Inc., David H.
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ASSE Honors Heart of America Chapter as Chapter of the Year
DES PLAINES, IL (May 31, 2012) – The
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recognized the Heart of America
Chapter with the 2010-11 Large Chapter of the Year award in recognition of its
efforts to promote professional development, communication and service to
safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals and ASSE members.
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Have a Heart, ASSE Foundation Recognizes Their Stars
DES PLAINES, IL (May 30, 2012) – As the shortage of occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals looms in the future, American Society of Safety Engineers’ members and chapters are not only providing funds and resources for students for scholarships and grants, but also through mentoring, internships at their companie
ASSE Hawaii Chapter Receives Top Global Award
DES PLAINES, IL (May 30, 2012) – The
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recognized the Hawaii Chapter
with the Medium Chapter of the Year award for 2011 for its efforts to promote
professional development, communication and service to safety, health and
environmental (SH&E) professionals and ASSE members.
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Fourteen Safety Professionals Honored for Dedication to ASSE, Their Industry and the Safety and Health Profession
DES PLAINES, IL (June 14, 2012) – Fourteen safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals
from around the globe were recently honored by the American Society of Safety
Engineers (ASSE) and Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) for their
commitment to professional excellence, dedication to enhancing the safety field
and contribution