Metropolitan Chapter Members' Planning Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 8:30am - Turner Construction Company

All members of the Metropolitan Chapter are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for attending the meeting to plan the chapter's activities for 2008 - 2009.

The M 20 bus and IRT #1 Subway (Houston Street) are nearby.

Location:

Turner Construction Company
Basement Training Room
375 Hudson Street
Manhattan, NYC

Click the map to the right to customize directions to the Turner Construction building using Google Maps.

Cost: FREE

Advance reservations are required and photo id required to enter building. Please RSVP at registration@metro.asse.org or with Dina Vazquez at 212-868-3239.

 

 

ASSE Action Alert: Support Reappointment of John Howard to Lead NIOSH

To ASSE Chapter GA Chairs and Other Leaders --

It is not often that ASSE asks our members to step up and voice support for a particular government affairs issue. Over the last years, too few federal bills to advance safety and health have reached a point where your help is needed, and many of the efforts we pursue on your behalf, like comments on rulemaking, are so complex that simple messages are difficult.

However, earlier today you should have received an ASSE email asking that you and every other ASSE member make your voices heard on the reappointment of John Howard to NIOSH. That message can be found at http://www.asse.org/broadcasts/2008-06-20-NIOSH.html. As this communication indicates, ASSE simply views John Howard's continued leadership as better for you, better for safety and health, and better for ASSE.

I encourage you to use your ASSE leadership position likewise to encourage as many members as possible and even nonmembers and employers to join in voicing this concern right now. The occupational safety and health community will be lessened without John Howard's continued involvement, and we believe that your voice has a chance of making a difference. If they don't listen to 32,000 safety, health and environmental professionals, who will they listen to?

Thanks,

Dave Heidorn on behalf of the national Government Affairs Committee

Dave Heidorn, JD
Manager, Gov't Affairs and Policy
American Society of Safety Engineers
(w) 847.768.3406
(c) 847.909.4558
dheidorn@asse.org

2008-2009 Metropolitan Chapter Election Results

The May 7 election results are now official. Congratulations to the 2008-2009 elected and installed officers of the Metropolitan chapter:

  • Dina Vazquez, President and Delegate to the House of Delegates
  • Peter Amato, Vice President
  • David Larson, Treasurer
  • Coryn Casey, Secretary

Their profiles can be found on the Members Page.

Current President Stephanie Altis-Gurnari was also elected as a Delegate to the House of Delegates.

They are looking forward to working with all the members for the continued success of the Metropolitan Chapter.

 

The Metropolitan Chapter is Looking for Volunteers!

Are you interested in meeting new people in the field of health and safety?

Do you want to become more involved in local chapter events? Do you have a presentation idea or would like to speak at an upcoming meeting? Would you like an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities and help grow the professional membership organization that serves you? If so, please reach out to Dina Vasquez at dinav@sq-plus.com or 212-868-3239. We are looking for anyone interested in becoming a chairperson for a chapter committee or would like to present at an upcoming meeting.

 

Hunter College Offering Master's Degrees in EHS Field

Think about it... Who will protect our environment and workplaces in the 21st Century? The answer could be YOU! Come to Hunter and earn your Master's Degree in as little as 2.5 years.

 

In Case of Emergency - "ICE" System for Cell Phones

WHAT: In case of emergency "ICE" is a proactive effort designed to provide emergency personnel with next of kin contacts via a patients mobile/cellular phone situations.

WHY: Police, fire and other emergency personnel across the U.S. are using this free service - checking cellular phones if those injured are incapable of providing the necessary medical information.

HOW: Make sure your contact is easy to reach. If you add more than one "ICE" contract, than add a numeric order. Make sure "ICE" contacts have a phone list of family members, primary care physician and main work contact. Provide "ICE" contact with medical conditions, such as allergies, current medications, and previous medical procedures.

Follow these easy steps: In your cell phone address book, enter a new contact. Enter the letters "ICE", then type in your contact's name followed by their number.

  • ICEjohndoe1 555-555-5555
  • ICEmary2 555-555-5555