DES PLAINES, IL (February 7, 2001) -- The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF) received a $250 grant from its Low Country Chapter in Charleston, South Carolina, according to Foundation Chair Edwin Granberry.

Chapter President Jim Brown says the Chapter voted unanimously at its January meeting "to support the excellent work of the Foundation through a monetary donation." The Chapter requests its gift be used "to support an ongoing or future research project in the area of workplace violence, including research to advance the prevention of injury due to violence in public schools."

Brown also noted, "we are a small chapter with only 83 members, however, our hearts are big."

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.