American Society of Safety Engineers Present Volunteer Award to Safety Professionals From AK, CO, PA, TN and WA
Des Plaines, IL (June 25, 2008) — The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently presented the Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service award to ASSE members: Christine M. Sullivan, CSP, ARM of Littleton, CO; Joel M. Haight, Ph.D, P.E., of University Park, PA; Randal M. Wingfield of Bainbridge Island, WA; Patricia M. Ennis, CSP, ARM of Wheat Ridge, CO; Douglas R. Cook of Hixson, TN; Lynne J. Seville, CSP of Anchorage, AK; and Joseph P. Feldstein of Englewood, CO, for their ongoing volunteer work and commitment to protecting people, property and the environment.
The Culbertson award is named after ASSE’s late vice president of communications. This award recognizes select members of the executive board, national committee members and practice specialty officers who have helped advance the occupational, safety, health and environmental profession through exemplary volunteer service to the Society during the past year. The awards were presented during ASSE’s annual conference June 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV.
Sullivan was recognized for her work on the ASSE Professional Development Conference (PDC) Planning Committee. As chair of the committee, she led efforts that have continuously improved the PDC program and enhanced the conference experience for attendees and exhibitors. Sullivan also provided insights to the ASSE 100th Anniversary Planning Committee.
The second Culbertson award recipient, Haight, is the editor-in-chief and author of portions of ASSE’s newest publication, The Safety Professionals Handbook. He led the effort to create the two-volume publication that brings together the best of the profession in one resource. His strong leadership ensured that the many contributors involved with the project met the highest possible standards of expertise and scholarship.
Wingfield received the Culbertson for providing continued guidance and leadership as chair of the Z359 Committee for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest. The committee produced the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code, the first code at ASSE. He dedicated more than 200 hours and provided creative arts expertise to support the development of the code. Wingfield has also served as a speaker for webinars, written articles and conducted other activities to raise awareness of the code and the importance of fall protection.
Ennis received the award for an outstanding job serving as regional vice president for the ASSE Council on Member and Region Affairs (CoMRA). She provided a high level of service on the ASSE Finance Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, CoMRA, Board of Directors, and the Regional Operating Committee and as chair of the Future Safety Leaders’ Conference Committee.
Cook was recognized with the Culbertson award for his work as chair of the task force that developed ASSE’s fleet safety symposium. He and his group created a dynamic program that focused on improving fleet safety, management techniques and technology options for fleet managers. The successful symposium was held at UPS headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
For her outstanding leadership of the ASSE Leadership Conference Committee, Seville also received the service award. Seville has served on the committee for three years and has been chair for the last two. Her insights, ideas and passion for serving ASSE’s volunteer leaders have resulted in successful leadership conferences.
The final Culbertson award recipient, Feldstein, is an active member of the Z359 Committee and has played a critical role in improving fall protection in the United States. He dedicated significant time and effort to the development of the ANSI/ASSE Fall Protection Code. Feldstein also volunteered many hours addressing technical issues and answering questions about the standards from safety, health and environmental professionals worldwide.
Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the largest and oldest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 32,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information check ASSE’s website at www.asse.org.