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Hazard Communications Speaker Needed for ASSE West Florida Chapter PDC

The West Florida ASSE Chapter is searching for a speaker for Hazard Communications at their upcoming PDC, May 7, 2009 at University of South Florida in Tampa.

The ideal speaker is a person who has implemented a successful Hazard Communications program. Since most of the audience will be safety professionals, a quick review of the components of the program should be followed by implementation tips. What worked at your business and what did not. How did you overcome employees bringing in products from local stores, and not going through purchasing? Who is acting as the Haz Com program manager and what authority do they have to implement the program. Real world expertise is required!

Please contact Ilka Chesnut at ilka.chestnut@swfwmd.state.fl.us for more information.

Letter from the President - January 2009

It is my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the 2008/20009 ASSE South Florida Chapter President. I have been blessed and very fortunate to follow a long succession of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who have made our Chapter a premiere and professional organization. I want to thank the members again for putting their trust in me to continue to make our Chapter one to be proud of.

With the Holiday’s over, I hope everyone has gotten back into the swing of things and are planning to attend the monthly meetings. We certainly missed everyone last month and look forward to seeing our attendance increased this month. I’m sure most of you made New Years resolutions to attend all the Chapter meetings for 2009! It’s not too late! For February, there is an extra added bonus! Bring a guest to the meeting, if they join, you will receive a coupon for a free lunch at a future meeting! How can you pass that up!

Your Executive Committee and Committee Chairs have been working extra hard to prepare interesting, informative programs but we need you to show your support for your Chapter. Some members say that a particular meeting topic does not pertain to them in their job, so they didn’t come to the meeting. Please remember, the meetings not only provide important information through training, but also through networking with your peers. There is a world of information out there and most of it comes from making contacts and networking.

In February Mike Breuer will be presenting a “Scaffolding Safety” presentation which you won’t want to miss. For future meetings, we are looking at, Crane Safety, AED Safety and Use, Environmental Safety and more! If there is a specific topic you would like to see covered, please let one of the Executive Committee Members know. We want to bring you interesting and informative meetings, but need your input to ensure it is done. Don’t forget to check our web site; it provides you with the connections to obtain information about training, seminars and contacts.

Our immediate Past President LeaAnn Whitney, and our Area Director and Past President, Tracy Linhart, are compiling the nominee list for your 2009-2010 Executive Committee. There are many opportunities to assume a leadership role within our Chapter by serving on “working committees”. I encourage you to think about it. If you are interested in making a difference for your Chapter and would like to be considered for either an Executive Committee position of a Committee Chair position, please contact LeaAnn or Tracy @ 954-266-2185 or tracy_linhart@premier-bev.com.

Communication is one of our most effective tools in keeping everyone up to date in regulations and safety information. Please share your expertise and knowledge with our members by submitting articles for publication in our newsletter and on the website.

We all have “day jobs” and owe a debt of gratitude to our employers for supporting our role in the South Florida Chapter of ASSE. I truly appreciate your commitment and support and the support of your employers for allowing you the time to participate in our meetings and am looking forward to seeing each and every one of you at this month’s meeting!

Remember, our goal is to keep our employees safe and healthy so spread the Safety Word!

Sincerely,
Karen L. Metz

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Hazard Communications Speaker Needed for ASSE West Florida Chapter PDC

Letter from the President - January 2009