IH will be Topic of Jan. 12 Student Meet

Industrial Hygienist, Enrique Luviano, operations manager of Hutzel & Associates, Inc., will present an overview discussion of the work of an IH, including what industries use IH and some of the more challenging assignments he has faced in the field at the Jan 12 Student Section Meeting.

Everyone is invited and should R.S.V.P. as soon as possible to Ryan Brown at ryan.t.brown@asu.edu or Eric Madsen at eamadsen@cox.net. For additional information contact Ryan or Eric.

Where: HUTZEL & ASSOCIATES, 2727 W. Baseline Road, Suite 10, Tempe, AZ 85283

When: January 12, 2009 at 6 p.m.

Coyotes Night Out to Benefit Kids’ Chance

Arizona Kids’ Chance, an organization dedicated to helping the children of killed or severely injured workers attend college, invites all supporters to a Phoenix Coyotes Night Out to benefit the cause.

When: Jan. 27, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
Ticket price: $21, which includes seat, hot dog and soda

This is a great event for you & your kids because all Arizona Kids’ Chance supporters at the match will get to go down on the ice after the game to make a slap shot.

For more information, see the Arizona Kids' Chance website.

To reserve tickets contact Jeremy Bethancourt by email or phone at 480-951-5884.

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 Julie Rogers at 602-262-6202 or by e-mail at julie.rogers@phoenix.gov.

Still uncertain? Here's a powerpoint that lists many additional benefits.

ASU offers Free Asbestos Training

Arizona State University is conducting free classes for the public on asbestos awareness and regulations pertaining to asbestos-containing building materials. The classes will be offered at several ASU campuses.

Click on the attached pdf for more information and registration.

5k Run to Aid Students of Parents in Workplace Accidents

Mark your calendars for a chance to get a good workout and help a good cause with the Arizona Kids' Chance 5-kilometer run/walk slated for Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 8 a.m.

The event will be held at the Tempe Kiwanis Park at 111 W Baseline Rd., in Tempe, AZ 85283 and costs $20 for adults.

Kids' Chance of Arizona helps provide scholarships to students whose parents suffered a workplace fatality or serious injury.

The Arizona ASSE Chapter is a proud sponsor of Kids' Chance of Arizona. For more information and to take part click here: http://www.azkidschance.org.

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.

Also, nominations are being accepted for the next slate of leaders to serve the Arizona Chapter and the safety community as President, Treasurer, Vice President and Secretary. The nomination deadline for new leaders is Feb. 1.

For more information contact Denis White, Nominations Chair at dwhite@alliancesafety.net.

 

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, Milli Lee at millilee@mail.maricopa.gov.

Smiles One Toy at a Time

Dozens of new toys donated by members of the Arizona Chapter of ASSE at the Dec. 5 chapter meeting await under the tree for Andrea's Closet, a charity organization founded to provide hospitalized children with new toys. The small act of providing a hospitalized child a toy works wonders in providing comfort, distractions from pain and in advancing their treatments and recovery, Kenny Brunk told the audience of nearly 90 chapter members and guests during the lunch meeting.

For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities in support of Andrea's Closet visit www.andreascloset.org.

Kenny and Traci Brunk thanked Chapter President Milli Lee (left) and the entire chapter for helping to replenish 34 toy closets in 17 medical facilities in Arizona.

ASSE Announces Candidates for 2009

The 2009 ASSE election ballot is now final, according to a statement released from ASSE Nominations and Elections Committee Chair Michael W. Thompson, CSP.

Information on candidates will appear in the February issue of Professional Safety. Ballots will be mailed either electronically or by mail, based on your voting preference, on March 1, 2009.

To update your preference to electronic ballot, make sure we have your current email address and let Customer Service know that you want an e-ballot. Contact customerservice@asse.org or call 847-699-2929.

Ballots must be received by March 31, 2009.

The slate is as follows:

The succession of candidates from Senior Vice President, to President-Elect to President is automatic. Therefore, Mr. Patton and Mr. Hill will not appear on the actual ballot.

President: C. Christopher Patton, CSP

President-Elect: Darryl C. Hill, CSP

Senior Vice President:

• Terrie S. Norris, CSP, ARM, CSPI
• Richard A. Pollock, CSP

Vice President, Professional Affairs

• Jeffery C. Camplin, CSP, CPEA
• Thomas F. Cecich, CSP, CIH

Vice President, Professional Development

• Patricia M. Ennis, CSP, ARM
• John P. Spath, CSP

Region I Vice President

• Martin P. Jepperson, CSP, ARM, CHS-V
• Lynne J. Seville, CSP

Region II Area B Director

• Michael F. Lorenzo, CSP
• Edwin L. "Brownie" Peterson, CSHM

Region III Vice President

• Gregory L. Smith, CSP (unopposed)

Region IV Louisiana Area Director

• Brett T. Beoubay, CSP (unopposed)

Region IV South Florida Area Director

• Tracy O. Linhart (unopposed)

Region V Vice President

• Maribeth A. Anderson (unopposed)

Region VII Vice President

• Stephanie A. Helgerman, CSP (unopposed)

Region VIII Keystone Area Director

• Kenneth T. Walker, CSP (unopposed)

Region VIII Metropolitan Area Director

• Nazer Ali, CHMM, CPEA (unopposed)

ASSE Has Gift for CPEAs Who Join

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an invaluable resource to safety, health and environmental professionals, is currently offering a $25 ASSE gift certificate to any CPEA not already an ASSE member, who applies by January 31, 2009.

The gift certificate can be used for ASSE books and programs. Please complete the ASSE membership application, and use promo code 20121 to receive the $25 gift certificate.

CPEAs interested in becoming members of ASSE can apply for Professional Member status by meeting the following qualifications:

• BS degree
• CPEA
• 5 years of experience.

CPEAs who are already ASSE members may apply for reclassification to Professional Member status; go to the online application at www.asse.org, and use code 20122 to receive a waiver of the $15 reinstate fee.

In addition to a diverse base of high-quality education and professional development programs, ASSE membership offers:

• worldwide network of more than 32,000 SH&E professionals;
• Professional Safety Journal, ASSE’s monthly technical publication;
• continuing education events - professional development training allowing you to gain BEAC CPD hours;
• access to ASSE “members only” pages; and
• Practice Specialty groups, giving you connection to a network of professionals in your area of expertise.

If you have any questions, please contact: Geri Golonka, Membership, ASSE, 847.768.3424, ggolonka@asse.org.

I Could Have Saved a Life That Day

I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. It wasn't that I didn't care, I had the time and I was there.

But I didn't want to seem a fool, Or argue over a safety rule. I knew he'd done the job before, If I spoke up, he might get sore.

The chances didn't seem that bad, I'd done the same, he knew I had. So I shook my head and walked on by, He knew the risks as well as I.

He took the chance, I closed an eye, And with that act, I let him die. I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way.

Now every time I see his wife, I'll know I should have saved his life. That guilt is something I must bear, But it isn't something you need share.

If you see a risk that others take, That puts their health or life at stake, The question asked, or thing you say, Could help them live another day.

If you see a risk and walk away, then hope you never have to say I could have saved a life that day, but I chose to look the other way.

Author Unknown

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.