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Newsletter (January 2008)
January 10th, 2008 ASSELA / SCAIHA Joint Dinner Meeting Aaron Trippler, AIHA Director of Government Affairs "Current and Proposed Legislation That Will Affect the Practice of Industrial Health and Hygiene " Aaron Trippler is Director of Government Affairs for the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Mr. Trippler directs government affairs for more than 70 local sections and is chief liaison with Congress and federal agencies. He has served in this capacity since 1992, when he developed the AIHA government affairs program. In directing federal affairs, Aaron is responsible for following all federal legislation and regulations, as well as drafting AIHA Congressional testimony and working with numerous federal agencies on the public policy issues of AIHA. Aaron also directs state government affairs for AIHA, annually reviewing nearly 2,500 pieces of state legislation and regulations affecting the profession of industrial hygiene and testifying when needed. Mr. Trippler has nearly 30 years experience in federal and state government affairs. DINNER AND MEETING : Location: UCLA Faculty Center (Sequoia Room) 480 Charles Young Dr., Westwood, CA View Map When: Thursday, January 10, 6:15pm Phone: 213-999-5142 (RSVP) ------ Or send your reservation to patwilliams@gmail.com MENU AND COST: Choice of Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian Entries. The cost is $25 for members, $30.00 for non-members and members without reservations, and $15.00 for full-time student members of SCAIHA (tax and tip are included in these prices). Guests of members will receive member prices. RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, January 8, 2007. DIRECTIONS FROM THE 405 FWY: Exit at Wilshire going east. Turn left onto Manning; turn right on Hilgard; turn left on Westholme. Once on the campus, Westholme becomes Charles E. Young Drive. The Faculty Club will be on the right side, the parking lot is on the left side. Park in Parking Lot #2. There will be a fee of $7.00 to park in the parking lot. Phone: 213-999-5142 (RSVP) ------ or Email RSVP to patwilliams@gmail.com
January 23rd, 2008 - Ontario / Upland Section Breakfast Meeting “2008 CAL/OSHA UPDATE” Free Breakfast Meeting Sponsored by ASSE Los Angeles for members/guests in the Ontario / Upland Area Speaker: Ray Acree, Cal/OSHA Regional Manager When: Wednesday – January 23, 2008 - RSVP - riskmanager@att.netTime: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM Where: Denny’s Restaurant just 1 block north off the I-10 Freeway at “Mountain Ave” (385 South Mountain Avenue, Upland, California 91786 on the west side corner) - Free parking on the lot outside Denny’s Moderators: Bob D’Amato, CSP, and Don Kramer, ARM January 10th, 2008 ASSELA / SCAIHA Joint Dinner Meeting Aaron Trippler, AIHA Director of Government Affairs "Current & Proposed Legislation That Will Affect the Practice of Health / IH Nominations for ASSE LA Chapter Awards (Due by January 30th) The LA Chapter is seeking nominations for recognition of professional leaders. Please send your nominations for any of the awards listed below to Awards Chair Scott Boim at sboim@accoes.com. Nominations must be received by January 30th (Provide detailed information regarding the nominees accomplishments and supporting documentation as necessary- Nominees must be ASSE LA Members in good standing).The J. Wesley Gebb Award. The Chapter's highest honor is given for consistent, significant contributions to the Safety Profession and/or the ASSE and the Los Angeles Chapter over an extended period or career. The Harold Somerfeld Award. The Chapter's honor for significant contributions to the professional development of Chapter Members exemplifying the teaching spirit of Harold Somerfeld. Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award. The Chapter's SPY is given for the most significant contributions to the Safety Profession and/or the ASSE and the Los Angeles Chapter during the award year. Chapter Professional Paper of the Year. The Chapter's Executive Board from time to time will authorize a competition for best professional paper. Award recipients are selected from eligible nominees by a committee consisting of at least 5 Chapter Members/Officers
Wednesday – January 23, 2008 “2008 CAL/OSHA UPDATE” Free Breakfast MeetingFor ASSE LA Members and Guests — In Ontario / UplandSponsored by ASSE Los Angeles Chapter
Speaker: Ray Acree, Cal/OSHA Regional Manager When: Wednesday – January 23, 2008 Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM Where: Denny’s Restaurant just 1 block north off the I-10 Freeway at “Mountain Ave” (385 South Mountain Avenue, Upland, California 91786 on the west side corner) Parking: Free parking on the lot outside Denny’s Moderators: Bob D’Amato, CSP, and Director of Safety, American Safety Institute Don Kramer, ARM, Los Angeles Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers Ray Acree will give us an update on Cal/OSHA and discuss the changes and special requirements that affect business and contractors in 2008. Mr. Acree started his occupational safety and health field career 23 years ago. Prior to joining Cal/OSHA in 1994, he worked in the aerospace industry and industrial security. At Cal/OSHA, Mr. Acree served as an Assistant Safety Engineer then as Associate Safety Engineer. Mr. Acree became Area Manager for the Cal-OSHA Consultation Service office in the Inland Empire in 1999. As Area Manager there today, he manages a multi-disciplinary staff of safety and health professionals who provide a myriad of services to employers and employees in Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and eastern Kern counties. Mr. Acree has spoken to numerous organizations on safety & health issues. Don’t miss this timely and informative program as we start the 2008 New Year. *This free breakfast meeting is limited to the first 25 ASSE Members Non-ASSE members are welcome to attend for just $10 Space is limited to 35…so RSVP - riskmanager@att.netSeminarFest 2008 - Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - January 20-26, 2008 A vast array of seminars and networking opportunities - Earn .05 CEUs for each lunch presentation. RIGHT BRAIN THINKING FOR THE FUTURE OF SAFETY Monday January 21, 2008 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION LATELY? Wednesday, January 23, 2008Time is running out. Save by registering by December 21st at www.asse.org or by calling customer service at 847.699.2929.
ASSE LA - Women in Safety Engineering Award Nominations We are seeking award nominees for our 3rd Annual "Women in Safety Engineering" awards presentation scheduled for May 2008. Nominees should have made a consistent significant and measurable positive impact on the safety and health of the workers in by demonstrating exemplary service in the general field of safety or one of its specialties and must have demonstrated the highest level of technical skill and/or innovation. The Award winner must be present at the May Chapter meeting (Co-hosted by SCAIHA participating Local ASSE Chapters) and will be asked to be the speaker at that meeting. The nomination petition must should fully explain in detail the nominee’s qualifications as outlined in the General Criterion above. Mail the nomination to this address or email the contacts listed below: WISE Professional of The Year, C/O John E. Becker 830 Childs Way, Suite # 276, Los Angeles, CA 90089 If you have any questions regarding ASSE LA’s Wise program or this award, please contact our WISE Chair Melonee Cruse melonee_cruse@HMC.edu .2007-2008 Chapter Board Members Elected:
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