DES PLAINES, IL (April 15, 2003) - The San Francisco Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently donated $1,000 to the ASSE Foundation for research, scholarships and professional development grants in the occupational safety, health and environmental field.

Established in 1935, the ASSE San Francisco Chapter has over 400 members throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Sonoma counties in California.

San Francisco Chapter President Tanil Matosian of San Ramon, CA, said, "The San Francisco Chapter is proud to help the ASSE Foundation in advancing the occupational safety, health and environmental profession and preventing workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities."

Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. This year the Foundation will award nearly $50,000 in annual scholarships to occupational safety, health and environment college students. Funding for the Foundation 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 Foundation 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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