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AMERICAN SOCIETY
OF SAFETY ENGINEERS
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187
847.699.2929
FAX 847.296.3769
www.asse.org
July 21, 2006
John Howard, MD, JD
Director
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Humber H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Dr. Howard,
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) appreciates your continued efforts to reach out to the 30,000 safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals who are members of the Society. Greater involvement between our members and the work of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in advancing research and safety and health educational opportunities can only result in better ways to save lives and prevent illnesses in workplaces.
Particularly, ASSE appreciates NIOSH’s efforts to involve our members in determining the future of occupational safety and health research through the NORA Research Councils. In our several comments through the Town Hall Meeting process, ASSE suggested that the Research Councils involve representatives from the various ANSI safety and health standards committees. ASSE is pleased that your staff has responded positively to that suggestion.
As a result of our dialogue, ASSE canvassed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of each of the relevant standards for which ASSE serves as Secretariat. The response from these dedicated professionals has been overwhelmingly positive. Each has expressed willingness to participate in the work of the NORA Research Councils in whatever way can help NIOSH reach its goals. Their contact information is included below. ASSE urges NIOSH to include them at the highest levels of participation.
Again, thank you for your continued efforts to build a positive relationship with ASSE. As the newly elected President of ASSE, I look forward to an opportunity to meet and talk with you during the coming year to see how further cooperation can serve our mutual interest in advancing this nation’s commitment to safe and healthy workplaces.
Sincerely,
Donald S. Jones, Sr., CSP, PE
President
ASSE/ANSI Standards Committee Officers
A10 (Construction & Demolitions)
CHAIRMAN: Richard King, CSP
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VICE-CHAIRMAN: James Tomaseski
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A1264 (Floor and Walkway Openings)
Keith Vidal, P.E.
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Lawrence Oldendorf, P.E |
Z15 - Motor Vehicle Operations
CHAIRMAN: Carmen W. Daecher
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VICE-CHAIRMAN: William Hinderks, CSP, CPCU, ARM |
Z117 - Confined Spaces
CHAIRMAN: Edward V. Grund, CSP
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VICE-CHAIRMAN: Terry Krug, CIH, CSP
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Z359 - Fall Arrest
CHAIRMAN: Randall Wingfield |
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
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Z490 - Training
CHAIRMAN: Steven F. Kane, CSP, P.E.
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VICE-CHAIRMAN:
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