DES PLAINES, IL (February 18, 2003) - Investing in occupational safety education to reduce workplace injuries and the positive effects integrating safety systems into all elements of business operations has on the bottom line, the

"UPS representatives Keith Jones (left) and Gerry Eaker (far right) present a $35,000 donation to ASSE Executive Director Fred Fortman for the ASSE Foundation's scholarship programs."

Georgia-based United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation today donated $35,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF) for occupational safety and health scholarships. UPS Corporate Health and Safety Manager Keith Jones presented the check to ASSE Executive Director Fred Fortman today at ASSE's headquarters in Des Plaines, IL. Jones was joined by fellow UPS representative Gerry Eaker of Aurora, IL.

      Keith Jones said, "UPS is proud to partner with the ASSEF in providing college scholarships to students in the field of occupational safety and health, and also with their mission of helping ensure the safety and well being of all workers everyday."

      The UPS Foundation's donation will provide up to six scholarships of $5,250 each for their traditional undergraduate program for juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health, and for the UPS Diversity Scholarship Program for minority students in the field of occupational safety and health. The UPS gift to the ASSEF reflects a 40 percent increase over last year. Since 1996 the UPS Foundation has donated a total of $156,250 to the ASSEF, providing funds for 29 occupational safety and health scholarships.

      Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, GA, the UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its support will clearly impact social concerns. UPS is the world's largest express carrier and package delivery company, serving more than 200 countries and territories with 360,000 employees nationwide.

      Chartered in 1990, the ASSEF is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Funding for the ASSEF 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 ASSEF and its programs visit www.asse.org/foundat.htm.

      Founded in 1911, the non-profit ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. Contact ASSE at www.asse.org for more information.

     

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