• 1940's - Developed the concept off the 9-1-1 Emergency telephone number which AT&T implemented
• 1950's - Provided engineering scholarship monies for graduate students
• 1960's - Promoted a school transportation project, “Most Precious Cargo”
• 1970's - Implemented a program for the nation's schools to help students learn about safety as a profession
• 1980's - Developed the concept for and assisted with the founding of the Safety and Health Hall of Fame International (SSHOFI)
• 1990's - Continued to be active in professional development of through cooperation with other organizations in providing seminars, workshops, short courses and/or conferences
• 2000's - Is in the process of developing Performance Procedures for Small Business and Industry under the designation of V-41. Upon completion of the “Best Practices” it is the intent of the VOS to make them available on the website http://www.vetsofsafety.org .
Has continued and expanded young professionals mentoring program through Affiliate Membership, VOS Student Chapters and a Student Scholarship Program
Provided support for a single cell phone emergency number
VOS has initiated programs of both long and short term involvement for its members.
