DES PLAINES, IL (October 9, 2000) -- Illustrating its continuing commitment to safety, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund recently donated $25,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers' Foundation (ASSEF). This is their second contribution of $25,000 to the ASSEF in the last two years. The contribution will be put toward elevating safety awareness in the workplace, fostering future safety and health professionals and to conduct applied research aimed at protecting people, property and the environment.

     "Over the years, contributions from safety-focused organizations such as the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund have helped hundreds of students from around the country pursue their academic studies in occupational safety and health, supported several key research projects and the development of accredited college degree programs throughout the country," ASSE Foundation Chairman Edwin P. Granberry, Jr., FAIC, CES, said today. "We commend them for their continued efforts to promote workplace safety and health and for giving many the opportunity to continue their education and research and bring their expertise and findings to the workplace, eventually benefiting everyone, everywhere."

     The ASSE Foundation (www.asse.org/foundat.htm), 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 to protect the safety and health of the public through funding safety research and education; providing professional development and financial resources to individuals and non-profit organizations pursuing safety research and careers; advancing the safety profession through financial awards for scholarships, internships and fellowships; and 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, the non-profit ASSE is the world's largest and oldest professional safety organization. Its 32,000 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 www.asse.org/foundat.htm.