Next Chapter Meeting
September 21, 2010
11:30am
OSHA Update
Van Hensen
North Towne Grill & Seafood
2093 Eagle Landing Blvd
Charleston, SC 29406
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See our Meetings & Events page for more information.
Chapter Address
ASSE
Low Country Chapter
P.O. Box 60213
North Charleston, SC 29419
Welcome to the ASSE Low Country Chapter!
The Low Country Chapter was established in 1982 as one of 16 chapters in Region VI. Our first Chapter President, Mr. George R. (Bob) Mussat, formerly of DuPont and now Senior Safety Consultant with Comprehensive Safety Resources, is still an active member of the Chapter. Our current Chapter President is Mr. Pat Rhea, CSP, who is ES&H Director for Sanders Brothers Construction Company in North Charleston.
Our current membership is ~120 members who represent a variety of industries and businesses in both general industry and construction.
Thank You!
Thank you to all who participated in our Chapter's PPE Drive to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The presentation took place at the January 2010 Chapter Meeting.
See the article on our News & Information page.
About the American Society of Safety Engineers
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety society and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, ASSE has more than 32,000
occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professional members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and the environment in all industries, government, labor and education. ASSE is a 501 (c) (6)
nonprofit organization.
ASSE was founded in October in New York City after the March 25, 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City. This fire resulted in the deaths of 146
garment workers – some caught in the factory and others who jumped from the ninth floor to their deaths. The factory fire exit doors were locked and reportedly, the only safety measures available for the workers were 25 buckets of water. This workplace tragedy led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and the development of several workplace safety initiatives.
Today, ASSE is a full-service organization for its members and the public, providing key information and action on occupational safety, health and environmental issues and practices. ASSE members work to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, to create safer work and leisure environments and to develop safer products, enhancing the quality of life.