DES PLAINES, IL (January 8, 2002) -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, committed to supporting workplace safety, donated $25,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF) this week. This is its third consecutive gift of $25,000 to the ASSEF in support of the safety profession.

This contribution will help greatly as the ASSE Foundation continues to work toward elevating safety awareness in the workplace, fostering future safety and health professionals through scholarships and funding applied research aimed at protecting people, property and the environment.

"Hundreds of students from around the country and from all walks of life benefit significantly from contributions from safety-focused organizations such as the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund as they pursue their academic studies in occupational safety and health," ASSE Foundation Chair Edwin P. Granberry, Jr., FAIC, CES, said today. "We commend them for continuing their commitment to giving many the opportunity to continue their education and research and to bring their expertise and findings to the workplace, eventually helping everyone, everywhere improve their quality of life."

The ASSEF (http://www.asse.org/format_frames_main.asp?bannerframe2=
asse_foundation_banner.html&mainframe2=asse_foundation_main_text.html), through contributions from individual ASSE members, corporations, ASSE chapters, regions and practice specialty groups, is dedicated to supporting the advancement of the safety profession and protecting the safety and health of the public. The ASSEF funds safety research and education; provides professional development and financial resources to individuals and non-profit organizations pursuing safety research and careers; advances the safety profession through financial awards for scholarships, internships and fellowships; and works towards developing accredited degree programs countrywide.

The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund supports their corporation's core set of themes and criteria that include programs that 'demonstrate leadership, innovation, being a model of effective change, organizational self-sufficiency, empowered people, involved employees, teamwork, continuous improvement and results.' The DaimlerChrysler Corporation is a Fortune 50 company that employs more than 425,000 people throughout the world.

Founded in 1911 and celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year, the non-profit ASSE is the world's largest and oldest professional safety organization. Its 30,000 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. Throughout its growth the Foundation, chartered by the ASSE Board of Directors, has dedicated itself to advancing the safety profession and enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of safety practitioners. For information on the Foundation and how to apply for an ASSEF scholarship or research grant go to the ASSEF web site at http://www.asse.org/format_frames_main.asp?bannerframe2=
asse_foundation_banner.html&mainframe2=asse_foundation_main_text.html.