ASSE Foundation Golf Outing

 

General Session Keynote Presentation

Monday, June 25

"Thinking in the Future Tense"

Jennifer James

Jennifer James is a cultural anthropologist, writer and commentator who is well known for her innovative ideas. In her opening keynote talk she will address the cultural aspects of leadership and offer important insight on how we can meet the challenges of today’s workplace. Join us for this inspiring, thought provoking and energizing session.

Tuesday, June 26

"Leading Quietly"

Joseph Badaracco, Jr.

Safety and Health professionals are faced with spearheading the safety effort in their organizations but often find themselves faced with the challenge of leading the effort indirectly. Harvard Business School professor, Joseph Badaracco, will provide insightful comments to help safety professionals understand and face the challenge of leading quietly.

Wednesday, June 27 (Lunch Program - Additional Cost)

"Anything Is Possible"

Giovanni Livera

For anyone who has ever said, "it can't be done", Giovanni challenges you to think again. Not only can it be done but there is more than one right answer. Thus begins the audience's journey from the limitations of conventional thinking into a world where thinking like a magician makes anything possible.

Plenary Session

Monday, June 25

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. (invited)
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

The leading Federal official in Occupational Safety and Health, is invited to share his insights to SH&E professionals on the regulatory, standards development and compliance assistance efforts of the Federal Government.

Program Highlights

Tuesday, June 26

Executive Summit

A key objective of our conference is to bring a wide variety and level of perspectives to our attendees. The American Society of Safety Engineers is pleased to present its 2006 Executive Summit. The purpose of the Summit is to provide the perspective of leaders at the highest levels of their organizations. This year's Executive Summit Panel will discuss their views on the importance of employee safety and health in their organizations and the expectations business and industry leaders have of the safety and health function. The program will include a moderated panel discussion with the opportunity for attendees to submit questions for the panel.

Key Issue Roundtables and ASSE’s Practice Specialties

It's your chance to SPEAK UP!

Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise. The Roundtable sessions will be conducted during the concurrent session periods. Join the discussion and share your ideas, challenges and successes in this moderated session.

See the schedule. These sessions will have limited – first come first serve – seating.

Fundamentals Program

For beginning professionals in the SH&E field or other conference attendees who work in disciplines associated with the safety profession. This program offers an excellent introduction to a broad range of topics and a breadth of insight into the profession. New this year is a session on Risk Management

  • Overview of Regulatory Compliance
  • Hazard Identification and Control
  • Workplace Health
  • Risk Management – new!
  • Environment
  • Basic Safety Management

Poster Sessions

The poster session program is to provide a means of stimulating interest in safety, health and environmental research, as well as communicating other useful SH&E information of interest to the profession to include best practices, new program initiatives, etc. They will be on display in the exhibit hall Monday and Tuesday.

Spanish Sessions

Four sessions to be delivered in Spanish are planned for the program as well as other sessions addressing the safety and health of Spanish speaking workers.

Expo Education

This program offers attendees a dedicated opportunity to learn from exhibitors in an educational venue. Exhibitors will bring their insights and expertise to help provide solutions for problems. These sessions are integrated into the regular concurrent session program one for each period of sessions.

Academic Forum

An Academic Forum will be held Wednesday, June 27 from 7:45 am through 4:15 pm. The program will focus on issues of importance to SH&E Professionals who are involved in teaching and counseling students at the college level, as well as research in safety and health. Eligible attendees include full-time academicians and members of the Academics Practice Specialty.

Membership and Chapter Programs

  • House of Delegates and Regional Caucuses
  • New Member / First Time Attendee
  • Career Center
  • Diversity Committee Session
  • Chapter Recognition Luncheon - Chapter awards will be presented for small, medium and large chapters
  • Student Lunch
  • Student Career Fair

Chapter Night Out

Enjoy the Chapter Night Out on Monday Evening at SEAWORLD!

Thirteenth Annual ASSE Foundation Silent Auction

The ASSE Foundation will be holding its 13th Annual Silent Auction in Orlando. To donate an item please contact ASSE's Foundation Manager at 847-768-3412.

Continuing Education Credit

1.7 CEUs for the conference (with the Wednesday Lunch), an additional 4.2 CEUs for pre/post seminars. 3.0 conference safety CM Points approval #06-3237 for CIH's and 1.0 CMP for CHMMs.
Program Disclaimer

ASSE will make every effort possible to avoid changes to the program, however, some changes may occur due to unavoidable circumstances or when deemed in the best interests of the delivering the best program possible. ASSE reserves the right to make changes it deems necessary.

 

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