DES PLAINES, IL (January
18, 2001) -- The American Society of Safety Foundation (ASSEF) received
a $250 grant from the Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Safety
Engineers (ASSE).
Use of the funds is unrestricted according to ASSEF Chair Edwin Granberry.
The Long Island Chapter's Executive Committee decided at its November
2000 meeting to make the donation to the ASSE Foundation's General Fund,
to be used by the Foundation where the need is greatest says Chapter Treasurer
Kevin Hyms.
Through its programs the ASSEF is committed to ensuring the future of
occupational safety and health by providing financial resources to individuals
and organizations. Each year the Foundation awards funds for applied safety
research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development.
The ASSEF was established in 1990 to provide professional development
and financial resources to qualified individuals and non-profit organizations.
The Foundation seeks to advance safety and health development and research
and education in the public interest.
Founded in 1911, the non-profit ASSE is the world's largest and oldest
professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members located throughout
the U.S. and the world, manage, supervise, research and consult on safety,
health, transportation and environmental issues in industry, government,
education and insurance.
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