DES PLAINES, IL (February 21, 2001) -- The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF) thanks the Metropolitan Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), based in New York City, for its recent donation of $1,000.

Foundation Chair Edwin Granberry says use of the funds is unrestricted and could go towards research, scholarships and professional development. Chapter President Sheila Palmer, CSP, CFPS says the Chapter is "pleased to support the ongoing work of the Foundation."

The Metropolitan Chapter is part of ASSE's Region VIII, which also consists of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Granberry notes that 40-percent of the chapters in the region donate to the Foundation, a higher percentage than any other region. In addition, the Metropolitan Chapter has been a supporter of the Foundation's Silent Auction. Last year it donated a gift certificate to Tiffany's.

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.