DES PLAINES, IL (April 6, 2004) -- The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) today announced that it will fund a new construction safety scholarship for students, through the ASSE Foundation. The funds will be raised from royalties of the newly published book 'Construction Safety Management and Engineering,' written by members of ASSE and other leading experts in the construction safety field.

The new book serves as a construction safety tool and reference text for safety practitioners, project engineers, workers and also students entering the profession. Royalties from the book will support the new scholarship for students pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health, with an emphasis in construction.
ASSE Foundation Manager Mary Goranson said, "We are proud to have the support of ASSE's members and the Construction Practice Specialty in funding this new scholarship for construction safety students. This scholarship will help reduce workplace hazards and accidents in the construction industry, by supporting students; the next generation of safety professionals."

Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Funding for the Foundation comes from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members - individual and through chapters countrywide for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development. For more information on the Foundation and its programs visit www.asse.org/foundat.htm.

Formed in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the oldest and largest 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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