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ASSE Board Members Present Youthville $20,000, raised through the 2011 ASSE & AHMP Charity Golf Tournament.”

 

May Meeting Reminder

Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting. The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 7. If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. If you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.

Please RSVP by Thursday, May 3rd to Chris Nolan (Christopher.Nolan@kochchemtech.com )

Hope to see you there!

Topic: OSHA Update
Speaker: David McDonnell, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA
Lunch: 1130-1200
Presentation: 12-1

Location: iSi Environmental Services
215 South Laura
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone:  (316) 264-7050

(Google Maps)

 

10th Annual ASSE Kids' 'SAFETY-ON-THE-JOB' 2012 Poster Contest

For Children Aged 5-14 Rules

The contest runs from September 19, 2011, through February 14, 2012

Celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week May 6-12, 2012, and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day, May 9, 2012

Please read and follow all the rules carefully so that all posters/drawings will be eligible. The posters that BEST ILLUSTRATE SAFETY ON THE JOB will be selected as winners out of each of the five age groups. Before the children begin drawing, we urge you to talk to them about your job, workplace safety and provide examples of what risks occupational safety, health and environmental professionals address every day on the job, and if possible, provide them with examples of workplace situations. Visit www.asse.org/naosh for examples of children's workplace safety posters and www.asse.org for occupational safety, health and environmental information. Have fun and, as they say in the in the Wild, Wild, West, "Draw Partner!”

For more informatino and rules: 2012 Poster Rules (doc)

 

January Meeting Reminder

It is time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting.  The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 9th If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. If you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 5th to Deb McDaniel mcdanied@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

Topic:  Cold Stress: Understanding the Physiological Response and Practical FRC Program Considerations
Speaker:  Doug Niemtschk, CIH, Corporate Health & Safety Manager Koch Fertilizer

 

December Meeting Reminder

Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting.  The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 5th.  Koch Nitrogen Company- Dodge City will be sponsoring this meeting for current ASSE members.  If you are not a member and plan to eat lunch the cost will be $10 cash/check.  If you plan to eat (member or non-member), please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered.  If you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.  Please RSVP by Thursday, December 1st to Deb McDaniel mcdanied@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

OSHA- Combustible Dust
Speaker:  Our very own ASSE member Corey Beacom from OSHA

As an added note we will be running the technical presentation a little early during the lunch portion of the meeting.  The technical portion will run from 1145-1245.

 

ASSE/AHMP Holiday Mixer

Come join your fellow ASSE Member and meet the AHMP Members during our holiday mixer!!!  This is a great opportunity to let loose, have a few appetizers, and socialize with local Environmental Health & Safety Professionals.  This is also a great opportunity for all new members or those considering becoming a member to network, socialize, and meet new people outside of our normal meeting format.  So come celebrate the upcoming holidays with ASSE and AHMP!!!  As they say…the more the merrier!

 

 

November Meeting Reminder

Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting.  The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 7th.  If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. If you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.  Please RSVP by Thursday, November 3rd to Deb McDaniel mcdanied@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

Wichita Fire Department and Pre-Fire Planning and Emergency Response.
Speaker:  Lt. Martin Gutierrez, Wichita Fire Department
Summary: Lt. Gutierrez will discuss involving the local fire department in pre fire planning and will also answer any questions the group may have in regards to Emergency Response.

 

October Meeting Reminder

Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting!  With the Labor Day holiday behind us we will be back to our meetings being held the first Monday of the month.  The next meeting will be held on October 3rd.  If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. If you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.  Please RSVP by Thursday, September 29th to Deb McDaniel mcdanied@kochind.com). 

Hope to see you there!

For our October meeting we will be taking advantage of ASSE’s SafetyFlix Library. No, Mark Hansen will not be speaking at our meeting, but we will be viewing a presentation he did on this topic. Also, if you need CEUs, you can earn them simply by attending the meeting!

Ethics & Compliance and the Safety, Health & Environmental Organization

Speaker:  Mark Hansen, Vice President, Environemtnal & Safety for Range Resources Corporation
Summary: As a result of the improprieties that have occurred over the last few years, many companies today have instituted compliance and ethics departments. These departments are usually represented at the Board of Directors level.

 

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This is just a reminder that the Annual ASSE/AHMP Golf Tournament is coming up.  If you would like to play please register by August 19th at http://www.isienvironmental.com/golf-tournament.html

Sponsor Letter (pdf)

 

September Meeting Reminder

Please RSVP for the next ASSE meeting. The next meeting will be held on 12 September. If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. Just a reminder if you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not. Please RSVP by Thursday, 8 September to Deb McDaniel (mcdanied@kochind.com)

The meeting is held at:

iSi Environmental Services
215 South Laura
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 264-7050
Hope to see you there!

If you know someone who could give an interesting safety presentation during one of our meetings, send an email to Bob Buckingham at bbuckingham@bgprod.com

 

May Meeting Reminder

Time to put the last meeting of the Wichita Chapter’s 2010/2011 chapter year on your calendars.  The next meeting will be held on May 2nd.  Thanks to NCRA Refinery, McPherson this May meeting will be FREE. You read that correct…FREE!  They have been gracious enough to sponsor the meeting for all attendees.  We are ending our chapter year with a meeting that is sure to be exciting!  Not only are we going to receive a presentation on Fall Protection from Mark Damon we will be combining the meeting with the Wichita Area Construction Safety Group.  For those of you who are current Wichita Chapter ASSE members we will be holding the 2011/2012 Officer Elections so please try to be there by Noon.  Since this meeting is FREE and combined with another group please make sure to RSVP so that we can ensure we have enough food and seats. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 29th to Jenna Hackler (jenna.hackler@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

Jenna Hackler
Koch Nitrogen Company, LLC
Safety Compliance Leader
Office: (316) 828-6584
Cell:  (316) 218-3207
Jenna.Hackler@Kochind.com

April 4th Chapter Meeting

It's that time again.  Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting. The next meeting will be held on April 4th.  If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. For ASSE member’s this month’s lunch is FREE compliments of sponsorship by NuStar Energy LP.  If you are not yet an ASSE member lunch is $10.00 cash/check. Just a reminder if you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.  Please RSVP by Friday, April 1st to Jenna Hackler (jenna.hackler@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

The speaker for the April 4th meeting was Corey Beacom, CSP, from OSHA
OSHA Update 2011 (ppt)

Election Nominees

Voting for these nominees will take place during our May meeting. 

President                            Ed Armendariz, CSP, CHST
Vice-President                  Jenna Hackler
Treasurer                            Jo Lynn McWilliams
Secretary                             Debra McDaniels, CSP

Thursday, March 7, 2011 Chapter Meeting

It's that time again.  Time to RSVP for the next ASSE meeting. The next meeting will be held on March 7th.  If you plan to eat, please RSVP indicating that you will be eating lunch. It is important for us to get an accurate head count of those eating, so enough food can be ordered. Lunch is $10.00 cash/check. Just a reminder if you RSVP, food has been ordered for you, and you will need to pay ASSE whether you attend or not.  Please RSVP by Thursday, March 3rd  to Jenna Hackler (jenna.hackler@kochind.com).  Hope to see you there!

ASSE/ AHMP Holiday Mixer, November 18th

Join us at Emerson Biggins for a fun time mingling with other members of ASSE and AHMP!!  If you know someone who is not yet an ASSE member this is a perfect opportunity to bring them along and introduce them to our Wichita Chapter in a fun, social atmosphere.  For those of you who may not have your CSP certification yet we will also be taking names of those that are interested in a CSP informational session and study group.  So stop by Emerson Biggins this Thursday and say HI!!!

Thursday, November 18th
@ Emerson Biggins
(808 E. Douglas)
From 5:00-7:00pm

February 2011 Meeting

Topic: Personal Marketing of the Safety Professional
Speaker: Kristy Hoffman with The Arnold Group‐ A Human Resources Company
Summary: With the hard times in the economy many of our fellow safety professionals have been impacted. If you are currently seeking employment, not happy with your current job, or just want tips should you decide to make a job move in the future then this is the meeting for you. Kristy will be presenting tips to writing good resumes and interviewing skills in today’s job market. If you know any safety professionals that are not currently on the ASSE mailing list that would be interested in this presentation please forward the meeting information and extend an invitation. It is sure to be an informative meeting and I hope to see everyone there.

Highlights from December 6th Meeting

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Alcohol in Energy Drinks

A Growing Concern Amongst Parents and Employers

Presented at the contractors meeting on June 2, 2010 - Download the Power Point Presentation (ppt).

ASSE Region V ROC Meeting Recap

The ASSE Region V Regional Operating Committee (ROC) held the Spring 2010 ROC Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, in Wichita, Kansas. The 28 attendees participated in a tour of the Wichita Cessna Mid-Continent Facility on Friday and met on Saturday to review the past year happenings and to begin planning for next year. Maribeth Anderson, Regional V, Vice-President led the meeting and she introduced Terrie Norris, ASSE Senior Vice-President to the group.

Hosting of this meeting was a first for the Wichita Chapter and the response from the Region V representatives was great. The Wichita Chapter was represented at the meeting by Jo Lynn McWilliams, Ed Armendariz, Wanda Roehl, Holly Coleman and Leroy Burton.

March 1, 2010 Chapter Meeting Recap

The Wichita Chapter March 2010 chapter meeting featured ASSE Region V Vice President Maribeth Anderson giving a presentation titled "ASSE Structure and Region Affairs".

Kansas Government Affairs from AIHA

Attached is the latest information AIHA Government Affairs has pertaining to your state legislative and regulatory activity that may impact the profession of industrial hygiene. After reviewing this information, please contact Aaron Trippler at AIHA government affairs should you have any questions or comments.

Webinar Was a Hit!

The Wichita Chapter hosted a webinar on January 20, 2010 – and the Board Members present felt that it was a huge success! We were surprised by the level of interest – 29 attendees from 14 different local businesses - plus OSHA and the City of Wichita were represented. We hope that everyone was pleased with the level of depth on the NFPA 70E Implementation Presentation. Several attendees took advantage of the CEU credits as well.

We will alert everyone when we decide to do it again.

January 4, 2010 Chapter Meeting Recap

 
     

8th Annual ASSE Kids' "Safety-on-the-Job" 2010 Poster Contest

With the holidays close by now is the time to encourage your children, nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers, friends , co-workers’ kids and more aged 5-14 to enter the 8th annual ASSE kids’ ‘Safety-on-the-Job’ poster contest. The rules and entry form are below and can also be found on our new North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH, May 2-8) Week 2010 and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day (May 5, 2010) web site at this link:

http://www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh10/

There are 5 age groups and the first place winners each win a $1,000 savings bond. Second place winners receive a $500 savings bond and third and fourth place winners a $200 savings bond. All entrants are winners! Everyone receives a letter from ASSE President C. Christopher Patton, CSP, and ASSE Executive Director Fred Fortman along with a small gift. The winners posters are featured on the annual NAOSH poster distributed to companies, schools, hospitals and more worldwide in April and May. Also, we will have our annual events for the poster contest winners/entrants and their families (all are invited), ASSE members, federal and Congressional officials and more on Monday, May 3, in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian (featuring a focus on workplace safety Smithsonian exhibits), the U.S. Department of Labor and at the U.S. Capitol. We also hope to have the NAOSH kick-off brunch Sunday, May 2, at the National Zoo as we have in the past.

Remember, entrants just need an ASSE member sponsor/number. It is open to non-members. Many members will again be sponsoring schools/school districts and their co-workers’ children. It is a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing a ton of posters by the Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2010 deadline! So sit down with the children and help them develop a poster that best displays workplace safety.

Thanks so much and please let us know if you have any questions.

Download the contest rules and entry form below and get involved today!

November 2, 2009 Chapter Meeting Recap

 
 
     

October 5, 2009 Chapter Meeting Recap

 
 
   
     

September 14, 2009 Chapter Meeting Recap

 
Initial Chapter Meeting - September 14, 2009   LeRoy Burton presenting Brent Cothran with the Past President's Award.
 
LeRoy Burton presents Corey Beacom with the Chapter Safety Professional of the Year Award.   Chapter President Ed Armendariz introduces the speaker, Dr. Glendon Miller.
 
Dr. Glendon Miller, PhD, CHMM, RSO - Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety for Wichita State University.   Jo Lynn McWilliams presents Corey Beacom with an appreciation award for helping the Wichita Chapter maintain the Chapter Star status.
Jo Lynn McWilliams accepted the award for the Wichita Chapter at ASSE's Safety 2009 Professional Development Conference in San Antonio.

May 2009 Meeting Photos

Daryn Lewellyn speaks to attentive Wichita Chapter members. Daryn Lewellyn shares his knowledge of ARC Flash Safety with our members. Chapter President Leroy Burton presents Corey Beacom with the Past President Award.