Members OnlyTechniques
for Hazard Recognition for the Field Employee
February 12
Prevention
Through Design - Guidelines for Addressing Occupational Risks in Design
and Redesign Processes
February 17
ASSE Middle East
Chapter PDC & Expo
February 20-24, 2010
Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
6th Global Congress on Process Safety
March 21-24, 2010
San Antonio, TX
Delivering Safety Results in Changing TimesRadical shifts are shaping our work as safety professionals and our organizational life over the next 10 years – forcing new choices for all of us to make on our jobs and for our businesses.
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What is Prevention Through Design:
Addressing occupational safety and health needs by eliminating hazards and minimizing risks to workers in the design and redesign processes throughout the life cycle of work premises, tools, equipment, machinery, substances, and work processes including their construction, manufacture, use, maintenance and ultimate disposal or re-use..
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ASSE is going to launch an ANSI Standards Initiative addressing Prevention Through Design. If you have interest in this upcoming initiative please contact Tim Fisher.
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ASSE recently launched Group pages on LinkedIn.com for the Practice Specialties and Branches. An invitation went out, and the response was incredible; nearly 3,000 members have joined these Groups in the first week alone. Please take take a moment to participate in the discussions, search jobs, contribute articles, find resources and network with other fellow EH&S professionals. Some other ASSE Common Interest Groups (CIGs) have already built their pages as well, such as WISE and more. Click here to join the discussions today! |
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From a Recent Post: "...the greatest value I receive from ASSE membership is the network of concerned safety people-all different, but with a common passion. Technical information is good, too, but the people are what make it for me..." |
In a letter for Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), ASSE joined with ISEA and AIHA in urging that jobs bill before Congress includes a commitment that any jobs created through the appropriations process be safe jobs. Information on the bill can be found here.
February 20-24, 2010 - Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
The 9th Professional Development Conference & Exhibition (PDC&E) is planned in the Kingdom of Bahrain, during February 20-24, 2010, at the Gulf Hotel International Convention Center. The theme of the PDC&E, “Global Look into Safety, Health and Environment,” is aimed to provide and exchange information on anticipating, evaluating and controlling hazards in the workplace and increase awareness on promoting healthful and safe working conditions in the Gulf countries. International and local experts in safety, occupational health and environment will provide presentations on major and current issues. More...
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Most of us think about profits when we mention the bottom line. However, a new definition has emerged thanks to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability movements. Read more, and join the discussion with ASSE President, Chris Patton!
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