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
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Agenda
• Professionalism
• Influence
• Personal Services
• Technical Resources
• Career Development
• The “Bottom Line”
• Questions
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Professionalism
• Accredits degree programs
• Fosters development of future safety practitioners
• Defines ethical standards
• Recognizes outstanding accomplishments
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Influence
• ASSE membership in ANSI
• Secretariat for ANSI Committees
• Regulatory news in Professional Safety
• Strong commitment to Government affairs
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Personal Services
• On-line community
• Low group rate insurance policies
• Low rate ASSE credit card
• Discounts on AVIS car rentals
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Technical Resources
• Network of over 30,000 safety professionals
• Practice Specialties
• 151 local Chapters
• Professional Safety / Society Update
• Technical Publications
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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
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“The Bottom Line”
• Educated and trained Safety Professional
• Saves lives
• Reduces accident rate
• Reduces insurance premiums
• Reduces workers compensation premiums
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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
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“The Bottom Line”
• Membership in ASSE produces educated and trained Safety Professional
Saves lives and saves money
The Benefits of ASSE The Benefits of ASSE MembershipMembership
Questions???
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Thank You!!!