January 2009 Chapter Meeting Announcement
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 11:30am-1:00pm - The Petroleum Club
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Presentation by Captain Stacy Gerlich, Los Angeles City Fire Department, LAFD Cert Unit
Local government prepares for everyday emergencies. However, during a disaster, the number and scope of incidents can overwhelm conventional emergency services. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. The valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.
Location:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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Cost: $20.00 including lunch.
For more information, call President Bart McGhee at (310) 516-3734 or Delegate Marianne Thomas at (562) 531-2060 ext 2666.
December 2008 Chapter Meeting Announcement
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm - The Petroleum Club
Driving Safety and Dangers of Driving Under the Influence
Presentation by April Snook, Community Programs Coordinator, MADD
April Snook is the Community Programs Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She became involved with the organization in 2001 as a staff member after graduation from Chapman University.
April's presentation will cover driving and accident statistics, DUI's and effects plus impaired driving and dangers of driving under the influence, driving for accident prevention, what to watch for on the roadway, and crime victimization at the local level with various media outlets.
Location:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
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Cost: $20.00 including lunch.
For more information, call President Bart McGhee at (310) 516-3734 or Delegate Marianne Thomas at (562) 531-2060 ext 2666.
ASSE Long Beach Safety Compliance Workshop
A Half-Day Seminar for Small Business & Safety
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:30am-1:30pm
Seating is Limited – Pre-registration Required!!!!
This special seminar has been developed to assist business and industry to learn about some of the key safety and health regulations that may apply to your operations. We will start with Cal/OSHA, and then we will look at Hazardous Materials compliance, then Hazardous Waste, and Storm Water Prevention regulations. This program will help prepare you for a possible inspection by the regulatory agency. We will finish up with a special presentation on “The Great Southern California ShakeOut” which will occur on the following day, 11-13-08, to assist in emergency preparedness.
Session #1 – Herman Jett, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation, Santa Fe Springs Office
Key Elements for Implementing Your IIPP-Safety Program
Here, we will deal with the key elements of the implementation of your IIPP-Safety Program. Only about 20% of all employers have a viable program that meets all the OSHA subjects. Important areas of discussion include the need for documentation, safety training, safety inspections, and enforcement of your program. You can become more familiar with these and many other OSHA requirements before you have OSHA at your door. Come learn what you need to know.
Session #2 – Nelson Kerr, Certified Unified Program Agency, City of Long Beach
Hazardous Material Reporting – Establishing a Business Plan
Mr. Kerr will provide us with an overview of the basic requirements for establishing and maintaining a hazardous material program as required by all companies within the county and city. This Business Plan is required for any company that handles any of the thousands of chemicals, gases, or other “hazardous materials” on their reporting list. Companies are required to file with the reporting agency and update this report annually. Come learn where you stand.
Session #3 – Jaime Lozano, City Wide Recycling Div., City of Los Angeles
Hazardous Waste Reporting & Recordkeeping Update
Storm Water Prevention Program Requirements
This session will help you to understand the requirements for the proper storage, maintenance, and use of hazardous materials that you may use on site. Storm Water Prevention – A special segment of the program will deal with the requirement for the establishment of a storm water prevention program. Many companies are not in compliance with this far-reaching regulation that is designed to stop urban and business waste run-off of storm water into our rivers and ocean.
Luncheon Session – Lonna Calhoun, President, Community Outreach Promoting Safety & Security, C.O.P.S.S. “The Great Southern California ShakeOut”
The 11/13/08 drill is based on a potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault— approximately 5,000 times larger than the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that shook southern California on July 29. It’s not a matter of if an earthquake of this size will happen—but when. Preview “real time” computer graphics of the earthquake scenario developed by USGS. Find out how you can participate in the ShakeOut, learn the best ways to protect yourself, your family and your business!
Location:
Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
Program Schedule:
- 8:00am - Registration
- 8:30am-12:00pm - Seminar
- 12:00-1:30pm - Lunch
Cost: (includes lunch and continental breakfast)
- $85.00 if paid by November 1, 2008
- $95.00 if paid after November 1, 2008
- $25.00 for Lunch only
For more information, see the attached flyer/registration form.
October 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: Working Together for a Safe and Secure Workforce
- Will Discuss Computer Based Training (CBT)
- Creating an Efficient Compliance and Audit Data Management System
- Creating a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
- Tour of the New Facility
Speaker: Harvey Jass, Director of Corporate Development, Occupational Safety Councils of America
Location:
The American Substance Abuse Professional Drug Solutions (ASAP) and Training Center
455 E. Carson Plaza Dr.
Carson, CA 90746
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Cost: FREE LUNCH to the first 30 that RSVP, $10 per person after that.
Lunch Selection:
- Grilled chicken Caesar Salad
- Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich-mayo, lettuce tomato, onions & special spread
- Asiago Roast Beef Sandwich-cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & special spread
RSVP: Please confirm attendance and make luncheon selection by 10/3/2008. Contact Marianne Thomas at 562-531-2060 X2666 or mthomas@ppcla.com.
September 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: The New Region IX OSHA Training Institute (OTI)
- OSHA Education Center, Region IX, Los Angeles
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Education Center
- OSHA SAFETY & HEALTH TRAINING
- Certificate Programs, Train the Trainer Programs,
- Construction, General Industry, Safety Program Management,
- Federal and State Standards
- Future Plans
Speaker: Scott MacKay, Extension Director for CSUDH, Director of the CSUDH, OTI
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Bart McGhee at (310) 516-3734 or President Elect Tom Butler at (310) 308-8531.
June 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Round Table Discussion Regarding the Chapter
We will have a round table meeting and hear from the chapter members present. Subjects will include the recent ASSE re-organization, possible outreach projects, meeting preferences (breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend, etc.), subjects and speaker possibilities for future meetings, the recent Delegate report and more. Also any other subject those present want to raise regarding chapter issues. Please bring your ideas and let's discuss. Also, we will also hear what others have to say. We will see what synergy develops.
Facilitator: Bart McGhee, District Manager of the Cal/OSHA office in Torrance and Long Beach Chapter President Elect.
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Robin Thorne at (714) 448-4283 or Bart McGhee at (310) 516-3734
ASSE Long Beach Chapter Proudly Presents:
Safety and Workers' Compensation Update
A Half Day Seminar for Small Business and Safety
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 8:30am-1:30pm - Long Beach Petroleum Club
This special seminar has been developed to assist anyone who has the responsibility for safety to learn about some of the key Cal/OSHA regulations that may apply to your operations or others that you may know. This program will help prepare you for a possible Cal/OSHA inspection. Included is an update of the recent changes in the Workers Comp system.
Seating is Limited - Only 45 Available - FAX Pre-Registration Required!!!
Session #1 –Herman Jett, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation, Santa Fe Springs Office
Key Elements for Implementing Your IIPP-Safety Program
Here, we will deal with the key elements of the implementation of your IIPP-Safety Program. Only about 20% of all employers have a viable program that meets all the OSHA subjects. One important area will be the need for adequate documentation and enforcement of your program. Another is safety inspections. You can become more familiar with these and many of the other OSHA requirements before you have OSHA at your door. Come learn what you need to know.
Session #2 – Mark Winsberg, Sr. Consultant, State Compensation Insurance Fund
Return-to-Work: Using the Tools of Workers Comp to Benefit Your Company
Mr. Winsberg will present important information on the current state of “Return-to-Work” within the California Workers' Compensation system; how the use of the “Return-to-Work” process can benefit your company. He will also include information on the recent changes to Workers Comp since the passage of continuing regulatory updates.
Session #3 – Bob D’Amato, American Safety Institute/ISU Safety
Cal/OSHA Reporting & Recordkeeping Update
This session will help you to understand the OSHA recordkeeping and injury reporting requirements. Some elements have been updated. OTHERS are in the process of possible change. Failure to report any serious injury directly to Cal/OSHA can lead to an automatic $5,000.00 fine. However, this may be changing – come learn what’s happening.
Luncheon Session – Joel Foss, Sr. Engineer, Cal/OSHA Research & Standards Unit
Cal/OSHA Regulation Update
Mr. Foss will provide an update of the several new Cal/OSHA regulations that may affect your business that you should be aware. If you have any of these exposures in your operations, you need to be familiar with the specific OSHA requirements for each. Come learn about these new elements.
For more information see the attached event flyer/registration form.
April 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: Process Safety Management
- Are you covered by the PSM requirements?
- Do you have a TQ?
- Is your management of change documentation adequate?
- What can be expected in a PSM inspection?
Guest Speaker: James Ryel, District Manager of Cal/OSHA's Southern California Process Safety Management Office
Mr. Ryel will present an overview of Cal/OSHA's Process Safety Management Unit. Come and learn how the Process Safety Management requirements might apply to your operation.
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Robin Thorne at (714) 448-4283 or Marianne Thomas at (562) 531-2060 x2666.
March 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: Workplace Violence
- What triggers violent behavior in people?
- What are the warning signs?
- What workplace factors contribute to violence?
Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue. Its most extreme form, homicide, is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. Research on workplace violence has shown that warning signs almost always precede acts of violence. Also, most perpetrators of violent acts fit one or more profiles. Managers and supervisors should be trained to recognize these profiles and warning signs, enabling them to provide intervention or seek assistance before problems escalate. In addition, managers and supervisors require training in techniques and procedures for safe and appropriate responses to situations of threat.
Guest Speaker: David A. Smith, Chairman/CEO and Co-Founder of Professional Workplace Interaction, Inc.
Mr. Smith has extensive experience in executive management, training, field operations, and financial management. He has conducted extensive Behavioral Risk Management training for university personnel, government agencies, Fortune 500 and private corporations across the United States and Canada. Mr. Smith has spoken on this topic at various national conventions, including, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the Public Risk Management Association, (PRIMA). Mr. Smith Co-developed the BEHAVIORAL RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS® intended to help organizations reduce the risk and exposure of inappropriate behavior in the workplace.
Bring your boss to lunch and receive a special gift!
Reservation required to recieve gift. RSVP to chemeng97@verizon.net or contact President Robin Thorne at 714-448-4283.
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Robin Thorne at (714) 448-4283 or Marianne Thomas at (562) 531-2060 x2666.
February 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPAs)
- What is CUPA?
- How are hazardous materials and wastes handled in the Greater Long Beach Area?
- What reporting requirements, Uniform Fire Codes, Hazardous Materials Plans and Inventories Impact Business?
- Don't miss this very important meeting to answer these and many more questions!
Guest Speaker: Nelson Kerr, MPA, REHS
Nelson Kerr works with the City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services in the position of Hazaroud Waste Operations Officer.
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Robin Thorne at (714) 448-4283 or Marianne Thomas at (562) 531-2060 x2666.
January 2008 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Topic: "Single-Issue Domestic Terrorism"
- Specifically, there has been a lot of attention surrounding the Animal and Environmental Extremism movements ("AR/ECO movements").
- Why is this type of activity, considered the FBI's highest priority in the arena of Domestic Terrorism, happening, by whom, and where is it going?
- These important questions will be addressed in this presentation
Guest Speaker: FBI Special Agent Michael L. Baas
Michael Baas is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) currently assigned to the Los Angeles Division Domestic Terrorism Squad and a member of the Los Angeles Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Following his graduation from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 1999, Special Agent Baas was assigned to a gang task force for 2 1/2 years specifically focusing on the Mexican Mafia and its activities throughout the Los Angeles Area.
Where:
The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost: $20, including Lunch.
For more information, call President Robin Thorne at (714) 448-4283.
Long Beach Chapter Professional Development Conference
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 8:30am-1:30pm - Petroleum Club; Long Beach, CA
Regulatory Update
This Professional Development Conference is for the manager, analyst, specialist or coordinator that has responsibility for safety, environmental, hazardous waste or worker's compensation compliance. Whether your sole responsibility within your organization is environmental and safety related, or your primary function is facilities management, human resources, or operations and your secondary function is environmental and safety .... DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
Environmental: Presented by
Tiffany Taylor of EH&S Resources Inc. Ms.
Taylor is an environmental health & safety
consultant providing services to various
industries. Her environmental compliance
experience spans over 15 years and
includes all of the California regulatory
requirements related to land, air & water.
Worker's Compensation: Presented by Ron Stillman and
Ralph Camastra, who are two worker’s compensation attorneys and
considered experts in their fields. Each attorney has their own private
practice and has a clients base consisting of the public sector and the
private sector. The experience between these two worker’s
compensation attorneys spans over several decades.
Safety: Presented by Hebert Bell, President of IESS Inc. Mr. Bell has his own environmental and safety consulting practice and has extensive experience in all areas of environmental, safety, hazardous waste and industrial hygiene. Mr. Bell is a pioneer in the consulting arena of environmental health & safety.
Hazardous Waste: Presented by Jaime Lozano, a hazardous waste and solid waste specialist currently working with the City of Los Angeles in the Solid Waste Division. Mr. Lozano has specialized in hazardous waste and solid waste for the last 20 years and has wealth of knowledge in these areas.
Highlights
- Includes continental breakfast and lunch
- Half Day Seminar - We'll get you back to the office to return calls and emails
- Presentation of valuable hands-on information
- Be prepared for Regulatory Compliance in 2008
- Network with other industry professionals
For more information, see the attached flyer/registration form.