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American Society of Safety Engineers “AR, OK, & TX Region” Announces New Safety, Health and Environmental Scholarship

DES PLAINES, IL -- The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Region III (AR, OK and TX) recently announced that Austin, TX-based McComb Construction Company donated $4,000 toward the establishment of a new Region III - McComb Construction Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) Scholarship. The scholarship will be open to undergraduate and graduate students in the Region III area pursuing studies in the occupational safety, health and environmental, or related, field. “The new scholarship reflects Region III’s continued support of ASSE Foundation scholarships and grants,” said Gregory L. Smith, CSP, ASSE Region III vice president. “The scholarship creates a greater connection to educational outreach and the career-building efforts of our ASSE chapters, especially involving our student sections.” Smith added, “The scholarship also coincides with the ASSE strategic plan, which supports the advancement of the occupational safety, health and environmental profession and emphasizes our commitment to protecting people, property and the environment.” To further increase educational opportunities for students, ASSE chapters, individuals and companies will also have the opportunity to donate additional funds toward the Region III scholarship.

Austin-based McComb Construction Company is a leader in both the design and construction of Butler pre-engineered building systems-as well as conventional and specialty projects. Since 1987, McComb Construction has been a building distributor for Butler Manufacturing Company, a premier manufacturer of pre-engineered building systems in the United States. For thirteen years, McComb Construction has been dedicated to providing uncompromised service to its clients and professional growth and opportunity for its employees. The McComb design-build construction experience has served clients in the commercial, manufacturing, industrial, mini-storage and community markets.

For more information visit www.mccombconstruction.com
ASSE Region III consists of 3,500 members associated with 15 chapters and eight student sections
throughout AR, OK and TX and is dedicated to supporting the advancement and ethical practices of
the safety, health and environmental profession. To learn more about Region III visit http://region3. asse.org/

Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the largest and oldest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 31,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information please go to www.asse.org