Press Release

Mendham, New Jersey, US (July, 2009) –

For the fourth consecutive year, Kathy A. Seabrook, CMIOSH (UK), CSP (US) presented an annual "Global Safety and Health Briefing" at The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Annual Professional Development Conference, held this year in San Antonio, Texas, US. On June 30, she spoke before colleagues from the US and abroad about current trends emerging in the global business community which may have an impact on the safety profession.

Specifically, Seabrook delved into business transparency and accountability, the influences of technology on safety and health, US influences and the Obama Administrations impact on OSHA, changes in the area of chemical and hazardous substance management, and the growing use of occupational safety and health management systems and methodologies. Click here for the complete presentation

The session was sponsored by the ASSE International Practice Specialty and was designed to provide attendees a strategic perspective on global issues and trends that are impacting workplace safety and health and their companies. This knowledge better positions safety and health professionals to think both strategically and globally and provide substantive and lasting contributions to their organizations.

"Many multinational companies are using a Sustainability approach to environmental health and safety risk management. This approach integrates workplace safety and health management into a company's business culture, values and operational processes and systems. Proactively mitigating potential worker safety and health risks can have a significant impact on financial results, workers, brand, customers, products, processes, physical plant, the environment and the public," says Seabrook.

About Global Solutions, Inc.

Global Solutions Inc. was founded in 1996. Seabrook, as head of the company, has with over 25 years diverse safety and health management experience in the domestic and international arenas. She is an international speaker, management consultant, seminar/workshop presenter, leadership educator, trainer, author, facilitator and strategic planner. In addition to two terms on the ASSE Board of Directors, she has chaired several other ASSE committees and is also an active member of the British Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering. Seabrook is also the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to international safety.

About the American Society of Safety Engineers

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 32,000 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 The American Society of Safety Engineers' Webpage