membership benefits
2008 Proposed Society Dues Increase of $29
The ASSE Society House of Delegates (HOD) voted 105 to 97 to disapprove the motion to increase membership dues by $29 from $120 to $149. See attached document for additional information.
Professionalism
As the nation's oldest and largest organization serving the SH&E practitioner, the American Society of Safety Engineers, ASSE, is dedicated to enhancing the SH&E profession by:
- Accrediting high quality U.S. college/university baccalaureate and master's degree programs in occupational health and safety.
- Fostering the development of future safety practitioners through the sponsorship of Student Sections at accredited colleges and universities with safety programs.
- Defining ethical standards for safety professionals in the ASSE "Code of Professional Conduct."
- Recognizing outstanding accomplishments in safety and in Society service through ASSE's awards and honors program.
Influence
ASSE keeps on top of developments in government regulations and standards, providing up-to-date information to members and representing members' views through:
- ASSE membership in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Secretariat for ANSI Committees on eight major safety topics and projects that will produce eleven standards.
- Regulatory News which is featured in Professional Safety each month.
- The reference "Scope and Functions of the Professional Safety Position."
- Strong commitment to Governmental Affairs to protect the interests of Safety Professionals at the national and state levels.
- TQA: Technical Question and Answer Bulletin
Personal Services
ASSE helps meet members' personal needs through:
- On-Line Community featuring a career center, on-line directory, chat room, bulletin boards and permanent e-mail.
- Medical, accident, life, disability, and Medicare supplement insurance at low group rates.
ASSE insurance programs through:
Liberty Mutual
Marsh
Complete Equity Markets
- Web Page information.
- A low rate MBNA, ASSE MasterCard with no annual fee.
- Discounts on AVIS rental car rates in the U.S. and abroad - (details)
Technical Resources
A network of 30,000 safety professionals willing to share their expertise and experience.
- Thirteen technical Practice Specialties serving specialized interests in academics, construction, consulting, engineering, environmental, healthcare, industrial hygiene, international, management, mining, public sector, risk management/ insurance, and transportation. Open to all dues paying Society members.
- 151 local Chapters , covering all 50 states, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands, northern Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, giving opportunities for cooperative problem-solving, leadership training and low-cost educational opportunities.
- Professional Safety , our monthly journal, covers a wide variety of safety and health related topics on the cutting edge of the profession. All articles are written by practicing safety professionals.
- Society Update , our online member newsletter, provides information about all Society activities, services and benefits, as well as related activities and developments of interest to members. The newsletter showcases ASSE's most important assets-its members and chapters and appears on ASSE's web page every other month.
- The annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition where each June more than 3,000 safety professionals gather to hear many of the nation's top safety and health experts discuss the profession's major issues, and to review the products and services of more than 300 exhibitors.
- Technical Publications cover a broad range of topic areas and subjects of concern to practitioners in the field of safety and health. From practical "how-to" manuals to self-study guides, ASSE Technical Publications offer a valuable tool in professional development. Special Member pricing is available on all ASSE publications.
Career Development
ASSE has introduced the Professional Safety Academy (PSA) as an organizational unit dedicated to offering a higher level of career support to members and the profession. The PSA provides members with:
- Continuing Education Seminars aimed at improving skills, expanding technical knowledge, developing new areas of expertise, and increasing professionalism.
- Career assessment tools to assist safety professionals in positioning themselves for the next career step.
- CEUs and other education credits for maintenance of certifications and designations.
- Discounts on all educational programs.
- CEU tracking for ASSE sponsored programs.
