American Society of Safety Engineers was founded in 1911. In 1924 the society merged with the National Safety Council, becoming its Engineering Section. In 1947 it became an independent organization again and resumed its original name American Society of Safety Engineers.Works by these bodies are found under the following headings according to the name used at the time of publication:American Society of Safety Engineers.National Safety Council. Engineering Section.SUBJECT ENTRY: Works about these bodies are entered under the name or names in existence during the latest period for which subject coverage is given