Foudned in 1911, the American Society of safety Engineers (ASSE) is the world’s oldest and largest professional safety organization. The Southern Oregon Chapter was chartered in 1993 and shares ASSE’s mission to advance the technical, scientific, managerial, and ethical knowledge, skills, and competency of satey, occupational helath, and environmental professionals for the protection of people, property, and the environment. The Southern Oregon Chapter serves the safety community through educational and training events, including monthly Chapter meetings and the Southern Oregon Occupational Satey and Health Conference held annual in October.