On December 17, 2004, NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) signed an agreement extending their formal partnership to improve workplace safety and health in the U.S.

NIOSH and ASSE pledge continued collaboration to provide outreach, communication and professional development opportunities, and to facilitate the transfer and use of effective workplace injury prevention measures. The original agreement established a one-year formal partnership. The new agreement extends the partnership for an additional three years, demonstrating that NIOSH and ASSE have been pleased with the results of their collaboration. For example, as a result of the initial agreement signed on October 23, 2003, ASSE members participated in the NIOSH Steps to a HealtherUS Workforce Symposium held in 2004, and ASSE has appointed a NIOSH representative to serve on the ASSE Foundation Research Subcommittee that reviews and recommends research proposals for funding by the Foundation.

More information on the agreement can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-12-17-04.html.