Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers formed following the t ragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

in March of the same year. Infamous as Ne w York City's most devastating industrial disaster, the fire claimed the lives o f approximately 146 workers. The American Society of Safety Engineers has resolved to represent the health, s afety, and environmental professionals who keep employees safe and productive ac ross a wide range of industries. ASSE has made numerous contributions to the eng ineering profession through publications and research. The organization also pro vides a voice for SH&E professionals. Safety engineers focus on preventing accidents in engineered environments. All s afety engineers are charged with upholding rigorous guidelines and codes that ch ange with engineering needs and discoveries. Today, ASSE is known as the world's leading authority on proper safety and envir onmental standards. For more information, visit www.asse.org. About the Author Keith Pillich is a qualified Safety Engineer, an Industrial Hygienist for Vlado Engineering, and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Mr. Pilli ch performs a variety of procedures, including the evaluation of possible workpl ace hazards and the implementation of measures to prevent and contain those haza rds.