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National ASSE
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Based in
Des Plaines, Illinois, ASSE has 30,000 members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and
environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. ASSE is a global organization that works to advance the
technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge and skills of occupational safety, health and environmental professionals, and is
committed to protecting people, property and the environment. ASSE is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization. It provides such services
as education, public affairs, government affairs, and involvement in national and international safety standards development, technical
publications, and communications on safety advancements worldwide. Occupational safety, health and environmental professionals
work to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, create safer work and leisure environments, and develop safer products. For more
information visit ASSE’s website at www.asse.org.
Des Plaines, Illinois, ASSE has 30,000 members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and
environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. ASSE is a global organization that works to advance the
technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge and skills of occupational safety, health and environmental professionals, and is
committed to protecting people, property and the environment. ASSE is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization. It provides such services
as education, public affairs, government affairs, and involvement in national and international safety standards development, technical
publications, and communications on safety advancements worldwide. Occupational safety, health and environmental professionals
work to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, create safer work and leisure environments, and develop safer products. For more
information visit ASSE’s website at www.asse.org.
| EAST TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS |
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East Texas Chapter of the ASSE
Founded in 1978, the East Texas Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) based in Region III deep in the heart of East
Texas. Currently we have 98 active members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and
environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. 26 of our members are student members from Kilgore Jr.
College, TSTC Marshall, and UT Tyler. We are a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization. We provide such services as education, public
affairs, government affairs, and communications on safety advancements specific to this area and worldwide from a host of presenters
within and outside our chapter. For more information about what we are doing as professionals in our area click on this link:
NEWS and AWARDS
Texas. Currently we have 98 active members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and
environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. 26 of our members are student members from Kilgore Jr.
College, TSTC Marshall, and UT Tyler. We are a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization. We provide such services as education, public
affairs, government affairs, and communications on safety advancements specific to this area and worldwide from a host of presenters
within and outside our chapter. For more information about what we are doing as professionals in our area click on this link:
NEWS and AWARDS
Student Sections
The East Texas Chapter currently has three Student Sections: Kilgore Jr. College, TSTC Marshall, and UT Tyler.
Their purpose is to promote the advancement of the safety profession and safety education and to foster the professional well-being
and development of its members within its campus and community.
In fulfilling its purposes, the Section have the following objectives:
To further the professional preparation of the members by sponsoring programs for the advancement of safety and acquisition of
technical knowledge.
To improve scholarship and the general quality of work in the Safety Profession by fostering a concern for progress in all areas of
safety, among safety educators and practitioners.
To encourage greater professional and social cooperation and interaction among students of safety and allied fields and disciplines.
To unite the resources and skills of students and faculty in programs to benefit Section members, the school and its community.
To assist the Society in the development of effective and relevant educational programs for the preparation of future safety
professionals.
To provide encouragement and support to society student activities and foster student member development and retention on its local
campus.
To promote participation and entrance into safety/health careers by high school and college students.
Their purpose is to promote the advancement of the safety profession and safety education and to foster the professional well-being
and development of its members within its campus and community.
In fulfilling its purposes, the Section have the following objectives:
To further the professional preparation of the members by sponsoring programs for the advancement of safety and acquisition of
technical knowledge.
To improve scholarship and the general quality of work in the Safety Profession by fostering a concern for progress in all areas of
safety, among safety educators and practitioners.
To encourage greater professional and social cooperation and interaction among students of safety and allied fields and disciplines.
To unite the resources and skills of students and faculty in programs to benefit Section members, the school and its community.
To assist the Society in the development of effective and relevant educational programs for the preparation of future safety
professionals.
To provide encouragement and support to society student activities and foster student member development and retention on its local
campus.
To promote participation and entrance into safety/health careers by high school and college students.
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