by jbs060410d3 — June 11, 2010—In response to increasing demand from its global membership, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has created a Military Branch networking group under its International Practice Specialty (IPS).
The new Military Branch provides networking opportunities for active duty, reserve and National Guard members, as well as civil service counterparts, who work in the occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E) field.
Military personnel are exposed to safety risks and issues that are not generally encountered outside military service, specifically risks and loss exposures, which demonstrates a distinct need for this practice specialty, notes ASSE.
Members of the new Military Branch will be able to network with other military safety professionals, identify opportunities for operational activities, and provide a forum for open discussion about the unique safety issues present in military service.
