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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 Ms. Kathy Harbeson, who is the Industrial Health Nurse for Gildan Activeware, Inc. in Charleston, SC.

Our current membership is ~120 members who represent a variety of industries and businesses in both general industry and construction.

   

   

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.

10th Annual ASSE Kids' Poster Contest

One of the ways ASSE reaches out to children about the importance of occupational safety, health and the environment and the SH&E profession is through our annual poster contest. Due to your support the ASSE kids’ ‘safety-on-the-job’ poster contest for children aged 5-14 is celebrating its 10th anniversary! But we need your help this year. The contest deadline is February 14, 2012, and we need those posters sent in as soon as possible.
So we’re asking you to help get the word out and have your children, your relatives’ children,  your co-workers’ children or children at your local schools to enter the contest to not only learn about SH&E and the profession but also for a chance to win a $5,000, $500 or $200 savings bond along with worldwide recognition.  Again, all entries must be received by February 14, 2012. Contest rules and the entry form, in English and Spanish, can be found at www.asse.org/naosh as well as past winners posters.
The contest is open not only to ASSE members' children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, but also to children of ASSE co-workers, local schools, etc. ASSE members can also sponsor schools. The prize for the winners in each of the five age groups is a $5,000 savings bond. Any child aged 5-14 sponsored by an ASSE member can enter.

The contest aims to teach children about the importance of being safe at work and what occupational safety, health and environmental professionals do every day to protect people, property and the environment. Through this poster contest children help spread the word about the importance of being safe at work not only for the worker, but for their families and friends as well.
Winners not only receive a prize but are featured on the NAOSH 2012 poster distributed worldwide; all winners and entrants are recognized at the ASSE North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) kick-off events in Washington, D.C., May 6 and May 7; posters are displayed in Washington, D.C., and at the annual ASSE Professional Development Conference (PDC).  
For additional information, photos from past events, along with the rules and entry form please click here: www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh/

Tools and information to help support NAOSH Week can also be found at www.asse.org/naosh. Thank you for your time and consideration. Should you have any questions or need any help please contact me at 847-768-3441 or tstachura@asse.org.

 

The Low Country Chapter Donates to Project Cool Breeze

What is Project Cool Breeze?

In 1999, City of Charleston councilman Wendell Gilliard began a project to provide new fans and air conditioners to elderly persons, 60 years or older, in the tri-county area in response to a number of heat-related deaths.

With the growing number of seniors, particularly those on low-fixed incomes, it is more important than ever that the community and local businesses support Project Cool Breeze.

Donations can be made at any time during the year, but the greatest need is from May to September. During this time, air conditioners and fans are distributed to elderly persons in need.

http://www2.counton2.com/news/2011/jul/23/saving-lives-cool-breeze-ar-2178950/

Our own Jayne Carswell (pictured above) is shown with an air conditioner and two fans which were donated to Project Cool Breeze by the ASSE Low Country Chapter.  If you or your employer wants to participate in donating to Project Cool Breeze, drop off your donations at one of the drop off locations:

For more information see the New Page

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