Founded in 1911 as the United Association of Casualty Inspectors, the Society was formed in the wake of tragic events such as the March 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City where 146 young girls and women lost their lives in a workplace tragedy that drew the attention to the need for workplace safeguards and regulations.
The American Society of Safety Engineers' Safety Suitcase is an informational set of tools that can be used when visiting schools to talk about the occupational safety, health and environmental profession.
More on ASSE's Safety SuitcaseASSE provides safety and health tips for agricultural workers in recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 18-25. Click here for more.
7 Campus-Related ASSE Safety Tips for students, parents, Greek housing residents and more, click here.
Thousands of teens are seriously hurt from on-the-job injuries each year. ASSE's 'Target Teen Safety' tool kit is for members to use in schools/communities to help prevent teen work injuries, illnesses.
