ADOSH to Host Open Forum

The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) will hold an open forum at 10am on Feb. 22 at the ICA Auditorium located at 800 W. Washington St. in Phoenix, AZ 85007.

There is space for approximately 150 individuals. To attend, contact Rosemary Montanez at 602-542-1769.

Chapter Creates Government Affairs Page

The Arizona Chapter of ASSE has created an on-line Government Affairs page to help bring to you useful information regarding government mandates, changes that may impact Chapter members.

The first item on the page is the local ADOSH Advocate newsletter, published by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

If you have any information that should be posted or questions please contact Milli Lee, Chapter's Government Affairs chairperson at govtaffairs@azasseboard.org.

To access the new page select the "Government Affairs" link under the News and Information drop down menu or click here: Government Affairs.

Pandemic Flu Awareness and Preparedness Presentations Available for Download

NETC and FEMA have made their presentations on Pandemic Flu Awareness and Preparedness from the September 2009 Construction Section meeting available to download on our website.

• H1N1 Influenza: Employee Awareness (pdf)

• NETC Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan (pdf)

Chapter President: Together We Accomplished Much

The Arizona ASSE Chapter President Milli Lee reflects on the the accomplishments of the past chapter year.

Read the President's Message.

Chapter Members Assist NIOSH in Nail Gun Research

NIOSH scientists met recently with a delegation of the ASSE Arizona Chapter Construction Section and Chapter President Milli Lee to conduct field research into nail gun incident/accident prevention.

Click to read more.

Call for Volunteers by Chapter Leaders

A safe workplace is the right of every worker in the U.S. Exercising and advancing that right takes the commitment and involvement of every member of ASSE. Your Arizona Chapter is looking for members who want to help advance the cause by helping lead the Chapter.

There are several openings on the Chapter Board for members who are ready to take the next step in serving the safety community with the Arizona Chapter. Volunteer opportunities abound.

For more information, contact Vicki Allen-Buglisi, Nominations Chair at nominations@azasseboard.org.

Welcome to the Arizona Chapter Homepage

The Arizona Chapter of ASSE is dedicated to promoting the safety profession through increased public awareness and providing opportunities for networking and professional growth.

The Arizona Chapter presently consists of over 400 practicing Safety and Health Professionals in the greater Phoenix area.

For questions or comments, please email our Chapter President, Tim Little at president@azasseboard.org.

Arizona Chapter Raises Ante

Arizona Chapter Past President (2007) Katherine Gosiger (r) and Past-President Milli Lee (2008) present Steve Bennett from the ASSE Foundation with a check for $50,266 thereby increasing the annual William C. Ray Arizona Scholarship to $5,000 per year.

The Arizona Chapter scholarship is named in honor of former Arizona Chapter President, William C. Ray, CIH, CSP, who was an active ASSE member and a leading proponent of safety in Arizona. The scholarship is administered by the ASSE Foundation.

For more information on the ASSE Foundation click here www.asse.org/foundation.

Arizona Chapter Invites New Members

Enjoy the full benefits of expanded networking and personal development opportunities by joining the Arizona Chapter of ASSE. Don't go it alone especially in these difficult times when the rewards of membership are even more valuable for current and future safety professionals.

The Arizona Chapter of ASSE, and its nearly 500 members of dedicated safety, insurance and business professionals, comprise one of the leading chapters in the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). We are community leaders in workplace safety and health, training and education. We have Student and Construction Sections made up of many leaders in their respective fields.

For more information and to join the Arizona Chapter of ASSE, contact Membership Chair Katherine Gosiger at 602-542-1667 or by email at membership@azasseboard.org.

The American Society of Safety Engineers

Founded in 1911, the national American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the world's oldest and largest professional, non-profit, safety organization. ASSE members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, construction, utilities, government and healthcare, among others.