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Blacks in Safety Engineering (BISE)
Fact Sheet

Blacks in Safety and Engineering: (BISE) is a Common Interest Group (CIG) under the American Society of Engineers (ASSE) Practice Specialties.

History: A group of Black safety professionals met during the 2007 PDC in Orlando, Florida and discussed the interest and need for this group. BISE was approved by ASSE’s Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) in November of 2007 and held it’s first official meeting during the 2008 Professional Development Conference (PDC) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Purpose: BISE will be open to all interested members of the Society including African Americans and Blacks from other countries such as Africa, the United Kingdom and Jamaica. The purpose of this CIG is to provide a forum for positive experiences where Black (minority) Safety Professionals can network, provide support, educate, mentor and share information and ideas. BISE will work within the guidelines of the ASSE to foster advancement of Blacks in the Safety and Health profession and address challenges that are unique to Blacks in the workplace as well as in the Safety profession. BISE members will act as ambassadors for ASSE and highlight the fact that Occupational Safety can become a viable professional option for other Blacks and minorities. We believe that this CIG will support ASSE’s commitment to Diversity within the Society

Mission Statement:

The mission of BISE is to promote and encourage the collaboration, interest, recognition and promotion of Blacks within the safety profession and within ASSE.

BISE Objectives:

  • Control accidents, fatalities and losses through enhancing our education and professional skills in the Safety Profession
  • Provide Networking Opportunities
  • Provide a forum for discussion of timely issues, sharing ideas and information that support and develop the Black Safety Professional
  • Provide mentoring opportunities for those new to the profession, those seeking to grow and those contemplating career moves within Occupational Safety and Health
  • Provide Outreach and Recruiting to Black students educating them about career opportunities in Occupational Safety and Health
  • Address issues of Safety and cultural diversity
  • Foster communication by developing a Newsletter, Web page and forums at future National PDC’s
  • Support the growth of Blacks in the Safety Profession by promoting and supporting Certifications in all areas relating to Occupational Safety Engineering and Health

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BISE
Scholarship Recipients

  • 2012 – Stella Amuwha, Oakland University
  • 2011 – Ernine Porter, Oakland University

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