Vol. 14, No. 7

As a benefit of your ASSE membership, Society Update highlights the latest Society news, activities, upcoming events and notable member achievements. Members are encouraged to submit news, announcements, questions or comments to Cathy Wegener.


Upcoming Events
Seminars & Workshops
San Diego, CA
July 11
Math Review
July 12-14
ASP Workshop
July 12-14
Corporate Safety Management
July 15-17
CSP Workshop
Webinars
July 14
Combustible Dust in the Workplace: OSHA Enforcement and Rulemaking Proceedings
July 20-22
Virtual Symposium: Best Practices in Transportation Safety
July 28
OHS and Nanotechnology – Where Are We in 2010?

Speak at Safety 2011
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Be part of ASSE’s 100-year anniversary celebration. Submit your proposal to speak at Safety 2011, which will be held June 12-15 in Chicago. Safety 2011 promises to deliver a comprehensive technical program. The event will also showcase the profession and serve as the stage from which ASSE will launch its vision for the future of the safety profession.



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Safety 2010 Session Recordings Available

For those who were not able to attend Safety 2010, webcast recordings of the 10 most popular sessions, as they were digitally recorded live at the conference, will be available for purchase starting later this month. These webcasts include access to the slides and digital video recorded live from the session. If you purchase all 10 sessions, you will be eligible to earn 1.0 CEUs. For more information, please contact Dan McNeill.

In addition to the webcasts, all sessions are now available for purchase and download from Audio Visual Education Network in the form of audio files.


SH&E Generations
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Many ASSE members have parents or children who are also in the SH&E profession. Do you have a son or daughter who followed in your footsteps? Did a parent’s involvement in the profession encourage you to become a safety professional? If so, ASSE would like to hear your story. Tell us your SH&E Generations story.


Top Recruiters: Honor Roll

The latest additions to ASSE’s Honor Roll.

2009-10 Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Diana Cortez

Diana Cortez is area director, U.S. Department of Labor-OSHA. A member of the Hudson River Valley Chapter, Cortez’s involvement in Safety 2009 was instrumental in bringing Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to last year’s PDC, where she addressed ASSE members during a general session. Cortez is also vice chair of ASSE’s Safety Professionals and the Latino Workforce common interest group. In addition, she is a member of the International and Construction practice specialties, and of the Women in Safety Engineering common interest group.

 

 

Christopher Gates

Christopher M. Gates, ARM, safety specialist, County of San Bernardino, has been a professional member of the Society for nearly 25 years and has served as Management Practice Specialty Administrator since July 2008. Gates is also a member of the Business of Safety Committee. He is a professional member of the Los Angeles Chapter, and a member of the Industrial Hygiene and Management practice specialties, as well as the Ergonomics and Human Resources branches.

 

 

Richard King

Richard F. King, CSP, CRSP, is senior vice president construction, for Black & Veatch. He is chair of the ANSI/ASSE Accredited A10 Committee for Construction and Demolition Operations, where he has played a critical role in moving the A10 standards forward. His vision and leadership have generated extensive interest in ASSE, and construction and demolition operations. A professional member of the Colorado Chapter, King is also a member of the Construction and Mining practice specialties.

 

 

Greg Smith

Gregory L. Smith, CSP, is president, Construction Safety & Health Inc. He is ASSE’s Region III Vice President and serves on the Council on Member and Region Affairs. As chair of the Region III Regional Operating Committee, he provides guidance to chapter officers. Smith is a professional member of the Gulf Coast Chapter and a member of the Construction Practice Specialty.

 

 

 

Linda Tapp

Linda M. Tapp, CSP, ALCM, is president, Crown Safety. A professional member since 1989, Tapp chaired the task force that planned ASSE’s first-ever virtual symposium, Best-in-Class Safety Management. She is also assistant administrator of the Manufacturing Practice Specialty and an active volunteer within the Council on Professional Development. A professional member of the Penn-Jersey Chapter, Tapp is also a member of the Consultants, International, Management, and Risk Management/Insurance practice specialties; the Service, and Training & Communications branches, and the SPALW and WISE common interest groups.

 

James Weaver

James L. Weaver, CSP, is corporate safety director, Farmland Foods Inc. Weaver chaired the 2009 House of Delegates Task Force. He is also a member of ASSE’s Bylaws Committee, Nominations & Elections Committee, and Council on Professional Development. A professional member of the Heart of America Chapter, Weaver is also a member of the Management Practice Specialty.