SUMMIT TRAINING SOURCE INC. BECOMES MAJOR ASSE FOUNDATION DONOR

DES PLAINES, IL (July 10, 2000) -- Michigan-based Summit Training Source Inc. awarded a $25,000 grant to the American Society of Safety Engineers' (ASSE) Foundation today to support research grants, educational programs, and scholarships aimed at supporting the advancement and continued growth of the safety profession.

Summit joins the ranks of other corporate donors which are committed to workplace safety and education by supporting the ASSE Foundation. The grant will be put toward many of the Foundation's programs which will increase the public's safety through programs such as the Academic Scholarships for college graduates and undergraduates, and the Research Fellowship awards for graduate students and faculty members. In addition, the Foundation funds safety research and professional development in the health and safety field.

"Over the years, contributions from safety-focused organizations such as Summit have helped over 50 students around the country pursue their academic studies, supported several key research projects and supported the development of accredited degree programs throughout the country," ASSE Foundation Trustee Karl A. Jacobson, CSP, said today. "We commend Summit Training for their continued efforts to promote workplace safety and health, and for giving many the opportunity to continue their education research. This benefits everyone."

"We support the Foundation in its mission to help bring about advancements in the safety field," Summit Founder and President Valerie Overheul said. "We hope this grant will help make a difference in the safety field, such as advancements in technology and better understanding of the safety profession." Summit, established in 1981, is a company dedicated to developing and distributing environmental, health and safety training in multiple formats. Summit covers many of the diverse topics of the safety field such as road rage, heat stress, air emissions and hand safety. Overheul made the decision to become a Foundation donor to bring about further improvement in health and safety.

For additional information about Summit call 1-800-842-0466 or visit the web at www.safetyontheweb.com. Founded in 1911, the ASSE is the world's oldest and largest professional safety and health society. Its 33,000 members manage, supervise, do research and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. 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 more information on the Foundation and ASSE visit www.asse.org

     

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