Topic Unlock the Essentials of Workplace Safety with ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standards

Join us for an in-depth presentation on the ANSI Z359 series, the benchmark for fall protection that safeguards workers at heights across various industries. This session will guide you through the comprehensive elements of the ANSI Z359 fall protection standard, offering insights into how these guidelines are essential for preventing workplace accidents and ensuring a safe working environment.

• Overview of ANSI Z359: Understand the scope and purpose of the standards, and why they are critical for safety in high-risk environments.
• Key Components of Fall Protection: Explore the major elements of the standard including fall prevention, arrest, and rescue plans, and how they apply to different workplace scenarios.
• Equipment and Compliance: Delve into the specifics of the required safety equipment such as personal fall arrest systems, positioning devices, and rescue gear, and learn about compliance requirements.
• Implementation Strategies: Gain practical knowledge on how to effectively implement and manage a fall protection program in your workplace, ensuring both compliance with the standard and enhanced safety for employees.
• Training and Competency: Learn about the training requirements and competency assessments essential for workers and supervisors to proficiently handle fall protection equipment and procedures.

Whether you are a safety manager, site supervisor, or involved in occupational health and safety, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to enhance safety protocols in your organization and protect your team from fall-related hazards.

Speaker Tom Ritter

Additional Information

1. Parking is $10
2. CEUs will be awarded for attendance at all Education and Networking Sessions during the 23-24 term (July 1 – June 30)
3. Lunch will be provided at no charge for each person who registers for this event.
4. The event is intended for in-person learning and networking. An option to attend virtually is also offered for those who cannot attend in person. If you’d be interested in attending virtually (but not in person), please use the “Virtual Registration” button to let us know.

The Annual Awards and Honors Gala for the Long Beach Chapter of the ASSP will be a very special evening dedicated to recognizing excellence in our profession. Awards will be presented throughout the evening culminating in the award of the Chapter’s highest award, The Founders’ Award. Awards will include: The Founders’ Award; The Tom Butler Award for Excellence in Safety; The Safety Professional of the Year (SPY), and several ASSP Achievement Awards. The Chapter will pay for 50% of all costs for members and their guests (savings is reflected in registration cost). Awardees will be notified in advance, and the evening is complimentary for them and their family members who wish to attend. A cash bar will be available. Dress for the event is semi-formal.

All members and a “Plus One” are invited. Awardees are invited to bring their families and up to two colleagues (colleagues must register and pay).

This special event will be held at the fabulous La Traviata Italian Restaurant, located at 301 Cedar Avenue in Long Beach.

The menu for the evening is mixed Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette, feta cheese, carrots, and cranberrie

Choice of one Entree

• Chicken Picatta– In a lemon butter caper sauce, potato puree and seasonal vegetables
• Pan Roasted Salmon– In a champagne basil sauce, potato puree and seasonal vegetables
• New York Steak– with potato puree and seasonal vegetables
• Penne Pomodoro (V)– Pasta in a tomato sauce, with vegetables

Dessert will be Tiramisu –  Layers of espresso drenched lady fingers separated by mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.