The Benefits of ASSE Membership

The Benefits of ASSE The Benefits of ASSE MembershipMembership

Gary D. Braman, CSP Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

A Presentation to theTennessee Valley Chapter

American Society of Safety EngineersSeptember 25, 2008


Agenda

• Professionalism

• Influence

• Personal Services

• Technical Resources

• Career Development

• The “Bottom Line”

• Questions


Professionalism

• Accredits degree programs

• Fosters development of future safety practitioners

• Defines ethical standards

• Recognizes outstanding accomplishments


Influence

• ASSE membership in ANSI

• Secretariat for ANSI Committees

• Regulatory news in Professional Safety

• Strong commitment to Government affairs


Personal Services

• On-line community

• Low group rate insurance policies

• Low rate ASSE credit card

• Discounts on AVIS car rentals


Technical Resources

• Network of over 30,000 safety professionals

• Practice Specialties

• 151 local Chapters

• Professional Safety / Society Update

• Technical Publications


Career Development

• Continuing Education Seminars

• Career assessment tools

• CEU’s and other education credits

• Discounts on all educational programs

• CEU tracking on ASSE sponsored programs


“The Bottom Line”

• Educated and trained Safety Professional

• Saves lives

• Reduces accident rate

• Reduces insurance premiums

• Reduces workers compensation premiums


Example

• ASSE Membership - $140.00

• Lost Workday Case – $160.00

8 hours X $20.00/hour

Reduction in production

Increase in overtime

Numerous other uninsured costs based on accident severity


“The Bottom Line”

• Membership in ASSE produces educated and trained Safety Professional

Saves lives and saves money


Questions???


Thank You!!!

The Benefits of ASSE Membership

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