1. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Gary D. Braman, CSP Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation A Presentation to the Tennessee Valley Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers September 25, 2008

2. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Agenda Professionalism Influence Personal Services Technical Resources Career Development The “Bottom Line” Questions

3. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Professionalism Accredits degree programs Fosters development of future safety practitioners Defines ethical standards Recognizes outstanding accomplishments

4. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Influence ASSE membership in ANSI Secretariat for ANSI Committees Regulatory news in Professional Safety Strong commitment to Government affairs

5. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Personal Services On-line community Low group rate insurance policies Low rate ASSE credit card Discounts on AVIS car rentals

6. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Technical Resources Network of over 30,000 safety professionals Practice Specialties 151 local Chapters Professional Safety / Society Update Technical Publications

7. The Benefits of ASSE Membership 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

8. The Benefits of ASSE Membership “The Bottom Line” Educated and trained Safety Professional Saves lives Reduces accident rate Reduces insurance premiums Reduces workers compensation premiums

9. The Benefits of ASSE Membership 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

10. The Benefits of ASSE Membership “The Bottom Line” Membership in ASSE produces educated and trained Safety Professional Saves lives and saves money

11. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Questions???

12. The Benefits of ASSE Membership Thank You!!!