CHAPTER OFFICER & CHAIR POSITIONS President Marianne Thomas, CSP Consultant - 562-429-3571 President-Elect Open Vice President Roger Harris, CSSM Secretary/Treasurer Open Member-At-Large & Governmental Affairs Chair Tom Butler, CSP Butler Safety & Health Inc. - 310-308-8531 Delegate Frank Wente, CSP - 562-572-8482 Membership & Placement Chair Open Director of Professional Development Programs Dwight Graham, CSP - 562-355-1879 Awards & Honors Chair Open Past Chapter Presidents 1992 John O'Toole 1993 Steve Doyle 1994 Tom Butler 1995 Jim Henson 1996 Kathy Hart 1997 Charles Cacha 1998 Phil Valenti 1999 Marianne Thomas 2000 Prem-Notami Sharma 2001 Al Quignon 2002 Al Quignon 2003 Frank Wente 2004 Robert Kestenbaum/Mark White 2005 Bob D'Amato/Don Rhodes 2006 Dwight Graham 2007 Robin Thorne 2008 Bart McGhee 2009 Tom Butler 2010 Marianne Thomas American Society of Safety Engineers When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: The Petroleum Club Long Beach 3636 Linden Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 Cost: $20.00 including lunch buffet (Cash or Check only. No Credit Cards) Topic: HazMat Annual Reporting Plus: Understanding CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) Contents 1 Meeting announcement 2 President's message 4 Coming Events 5 Government Affairs Addendum - PDC Enrollment Form Long Beach Chapter P O Box 8183 Long Beach CA 90808-0183 Nelson Kerr; MPA, REHS Our Speakers Will Be: Hazardous Waste Operations Manager City of Long Beach CUPA Department of Health and Human Services Hazardous Materials Division Nelson will be discussing annual hazardous materials required reporting, CUPA goals and development including Senate Bill 1082. Breakdown of the Six Programs under CUPA Hazardous Waste Generators Hazardous Release Response Plans and Inventories (Business Plan) Underground storage tank program California Accidental Release Prevention Program (Cal-ARP) Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (SPCC) California Uniform Fire Code: Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE ASSE Long Beach January 2012 We had our first of the year, January 11, 2012; kick off meeting to start the New Year right. Our speakers, Bonney Hodges and Richard Cerenzio from ISN Contractor Safety, spoke on understanding current challenges in managing contractors/subcontractors and included recommended best practices and maintaining good contractor programs. In addition to a great business meeting we had a special joint tour with ASSE LA Chapter which was held at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles. We had a special Kitchen and Gallery Tour lead by Chef Christophe Bernard the Academic Chair and Joshua Joe Operations Manager. Knife sharpening safety demonstration was included. Christopher Capehart discussed and presented safe knife handling. The tour group was then treated to enjoy a three course lunch prepared by culinary students and aspiring chefs. This was a great event. We had a winner, Harold Day, for the monthly $25.00 drawing for being at the meeting. Each month $25.00 is added to the amount. Mr. Day put the $25 back into the kitty for next month. February s meeting will earn $50.00 if your name is drawn during the meeting and you are present. Our Chapter financial status as of December 31, 2011 is a total of $8,613.06. The breakdown is that we have $5,379.93 in our savings account, $3033.13 in our checking account and $200.00 in petty cash. Anyone interested in obtaining additional information concerning our finances, feel free to contact me as I am the current acting treasurer. I am looking forward to our February meeting. The meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2012 at the Petroleum Club. We are fortunate to have Nelson Kerr, MPA, REHS, Manager of the CUPA for Long Beach to discuss HazMat Annual Reporting and understanding Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). See you there. (President s Message continued on following page)
Safety Realities: The statistics are in now and unfortunately California is leading in the Vehicular Deaths in one year with 3081 followed by Texas with 3071. This truly is a record we do not want to keep. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of occupational fatalities and cause 60% of non-occupational related deaths. It is estimated that more than $40 billion is spent in lost wages, medical costs and miscellaneous expense resulting from motor vehicle accidents. California Highway Patrol reported that every 1 minute and 7 seconds there is a motor vehicle accident. Distracted driving is the leading cause for motor vehicle accidents. The National Safety Council studies show cell telephone usage is a leading cause of distraction and is working diligently to ban cell telephone usage across the United States. Driving requires your full attention. Having an effective safe driving program is important in every industry. Be a defensive driver at all times completely prepared for the road. After all, driving is everyone s responsibility. Let s all work together to not have the leading record for vehicular deaths next year in California. Respectfully Submitted, Marianne Thomas Marianne Thomas CSP, REA, CPEA, MBA President Long Beach Chapter of ASSE
Coming Events Modern Safety Management: Problems, Perils and Pitfalls May 9, 2012 8:30 am to 2:45 pm Presented by American Society of Safety Engineers Long Beach Chapter At the Petroleum Club 3636 Linden Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 $85.00 Early Registration by April 9, 2012. 3 or more Registrations at once; $75.00. $95.00 after April 9 th and at the door. Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch will be provided. Sessions include: Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program Presented by Hank Cierpich Strategically Managing Ergonomics in an Aging Workforce Presented by Woody Dwyer of The Travelers Companies, Inc. IIPP as it Relates to Accident Investigation and Prevention Presented by Richard Druyen of Druyen & Associates Driver Observation Program and Practical Exercise Presented by Dwight Graham of Institute of Applied Safety Practices Incident / Accident Scenario Table Top Exercise Facilitated by an expert panel
Government Affairs Cal/OSHA has announced a reduced schedule of Advisory Committee meetings per the January 5, 2012 memorandum on page 2 below from Cal/OSHA Chief Ellen Widess. The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board is requesting customer input through an online survey. The Appeals Board is requesting the customer information to help improve service. The link to the Appeals Board's survey is: http://www.dir.ca.gov/oshab/survey/oshabsurvey.asp --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE OF STANDARDS APPROVED After proceedings held in accordance with and pursuant to authority vested in Sections 142, 142.3 and 142.4 of the Labor Code to implement interpret, or make specific, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, by a majority vote, adopted additions, revisions or deletions to the California Code of Regulations as follows: 1. Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4, Construction Safety Orders, Section 1512; and Subchapter 5, Electrical Safety Orders, Section 2320.10 (Low-Voltage Electrical Safely Orders) and Section 2940.10 (High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders); and Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 3400, First Aid for Electrical Workers. Heard at the August 18, 2011, Public Hearing; adopted on September 15, 2011; filed with the Secretary of State on October 27, 2011; and became effective on October 27, 2011. 2. Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 21, Telecommunication Safety Orders, Article 1, Section 8608, Fixed Ladders and Steps for Telecommunication Towers and Poles. Heard at the June 16, 2011, Public Hearing; adopted on July 21, 2011; filed with the Secretary of State on September 6, 2011; and became effective on October 6, 2011. Tom Butler Government Affairs Long Beach Chapter
American Society of Safety Engineers - Long Beach Chapter Proudly Presents our Spring Seminar Modern Safety Management: Problems, Perils and Pitfalls Wednesday, May 9, 2012-8:30 AM to 2:30 PM - Petroleum Club - 3636 Linden Avenue - Long Beach, CA 90807 Seating is Limited Pre-registration Requested!!!! This seminar has been developed to assist Safety Professionals to learn some of the key safety and health skills of Modern Safety Management. Session #1 Hank Cierpich, B.S.Field Investigator, CDPH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program This session introduces you to the NIOSH FACE Program which conducts investigations of fatal occupational injuries. The primary intent of this program is to provide interested users with access to the full text of hundreds of fatality investigation reports. Session #2 Woody Dwyer, The Travelers Companies Inc Strategically Managing Ergonomics in an Aging Workforce - This session introduces you to the Aging Workforce and you will be able to Describe the demographic trends of an aging workforce, Describe how our bodies change as we age, Explain the aging workforce s impact on workers compensation WC) claim costs, Identify strategies to prevent and manage worker injuries in an aging workforce. Session #3 Richard Druyen, Druyen & Associates IIPP and Accident Investigation - This session introduces you to the IIPP, the umbrella safety program that details how the organization will protect employees in the workplace. Identify the Root Cause of accidents and Implement Corrective Action to Prevent a Reoccurrence. Session #4 Dwight Graham, Institute of Applied Safety Practices Driver Observation Program - This session will discuss and practice the Driver Observation Program with the intended use of this program, to provide awareness and improve driving practices, thus reducing the potential for accidents. A Practical Exercise will be included at the end of this session. Session #5 Panel lead table top exercise Incident /Accident Scenario with Table Top Exercise This session will introduce you to a Practical Exercise on an Accident Scenario so you can put to use all of what you have learned in the previous sessions.
Contact: Dwight Graham 562-355-1879 or FAX: (562) 394-0561 or call: Marianne Thomas (562) 485-8009 for information. REGISTRATION: Seating Is Limited Only 65 available - FAX Pre-registration Required!!!!! $85.00 each (Early Bird by April 11th) Three or more Registered at one time $75.00 each. $95.00 each on Day of Seminar. I want to register for the Seminar the following person(s): Company: Address: City: Zip Tele. FAX Email Please make checks payable to: ASSE-Long Beach Chapter, for the following reservations: # for seminar (including lunch and continental breakfast) Early Registration by 04-11-12 $85.00 x # = $ # for seminar (including lunch and continental breakfast) 3 or more @ once $75.00 each x # = $ # for lunch only = $25.00 x # = $ I have enclosed $ for the above attendees. (A $25.00 cancellation fee applies for any cancellation within 24 hours of PDC)