DES PLAINES, IL (February 25, 2004) -- Helping develop a safer and healthier workplace for employees countrywide through much needed research on hazards and injuries, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation today announced the extension of the ASSE Foundation/Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship Program. Two fellows will be chosen to conduct safety research this summer at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in Hopkinton, MA.

ASSE Foundation Manager Mary Goranson, said today, “We applaud Liberty Mutual for their continued support of the ASSE Foundation and the fellowship program, which is geared toward developing new methods and theories in preventing workplace accidents.”

The ASSE Foundation/Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship promotes research in occupational safety, expands upon current safety practices, and creates the groundwork for fellows to further pursue safety research. Spending four to six weeks at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, fellows have access to current research projects, equipment, and research scientists onsite. Fellows receive a stipend from the ASSE Foundation to cover expenses and each fellow writes an article for an ASSE publication; Professional Safety or the ASSE Foundation’s Advocate.

Tom Leamon, director of the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, said, “Liberty Mutual is proud to assist the ASSE Foundation’s safety research efforts, and we look forward to partnering with this year’s fellows on key workplace safety issues.”

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess a Ph.D. degree or be working towards a Master’s or Ph.D. degree. ASSE members and applicants enrolled or holding appointments in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited safety program will be given special consideration. Research fellowship applications must be submitted by the new deadline, Monday, March 15. Applications and guidelines for the fellowships are available at www.asse.org/foundat.htm.

Recognized throughout the world, the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety conducts original investigations into job-related accidents, injuries, and disability and publishes the results in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. The Research Institute is the only occupational safety research facility owned and operated by an insurance company.

Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified international group of insurance companies and one of the largest multi-line insurers in the North American property and casualty industry. The group has $14.5 billion in consolidated revenue and ranks 129th among the Fortune 500 largest corporations in the United States. The company has received financial strength ratings of "A" (Excellent) from the A.M. Best Company, "A" (Strong) from Standard & Poor's and "A2" (Good) from Moody's Investor Services. Liberty Mutual has been a leading private provider of workers compensation insurance, programs and services in the United States for more than 65 years. It also provides a wide range of products and services, including: general liability, commercial auto and business property; group disability and life; private passenger auto and homeowners insurance; integrated disability management; individual life insurance and annuities; structured settlements; and international programs. Liberty Mutual Group employs more than 37,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. The company’s web site address is www.libertymutual.com.

Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation receives funding from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members - individual and through chapters countrywide for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development.

Formed in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the largest and oldest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its 30,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information check ASSE's website at www.asse.org.

     

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