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Safety is an issue that cannot be “put on hold” until economic conditions improve. In fact, it’s during times of cost reduction when injuries and fatalities typically rise.
Greg Rempel Productions, Inc. has more than 25 years of experience creating award-winning safety awareness and training programs for a wide variety of clients, from Alcoa, to ESFI, the Laborers International and Mayo Clinic.
Let’s discuss your needs and find a cost-effective way to keep safety at the forefront of your company’s goals during these challenging economic times.
Greg Rempel Productions, Inc.
gregrempel@comcast.net
phone: 412.921.2600
Air Monitoring for Confined Spaces
Presentation by Ryan Lattner, Sr Safety Consultant, ISC Training & Consulting
Understanding Fall Protection Standards
Presentation by Bob Wengryn, Miller Fall Protection
Lockout-Tagout-Tryout: An Energy Control Presentation
Presentation by Paul N. Pantages, Manager, Construction Safety Services, AM Health & Safety, Inc.
OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2008
Presentation by Gene T. Mattis, CSP, ARM, MS, Risk Control Specialist
Rescuing Your Safety Committee: How to Get Results from Your Safety Program
Presentation by Pamela Ferrante, CSP, CHMM, JC Safety & Environmental, Inc.
Challenges and Benefits of Implementing a Safety Observation Process
Presentation by David Renz, CSP, EHS Manager; Sharon Carr, Observation Facilitator; and Frank Muraco, Business Unit Manager, Armstrong World Industries
The Value of VPP
Presentation by Brian Bennett, Ph.D., CSP and Norman Deitch, OHST, EHS Excellence Consulting, Inc.
Slides for the Organizational Risk Management presentation are available by emailing the presenter, Fran Sehn at fsehn@aol.com.
Western PA ASSE will be hosting a golf outing on Friday June 12, 2009 at the Hill Crest Country Club. The cost is $75.00 per person and includes greens fees/cart, locker and shoe service, light meal at the turn and dinner. Please follow these links for more information and a registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Morrison at morrisonkl@upmc.edu.
Western PA ASSE congratulates fellow Chapter members Tracey L. Cekada, D.Sc., CSP, CHSP; Christopher A. Janicak, Ph.D., CSP, ARM and Lon H. Ferguson, Ed.D., CSP on their recent publication in the March 2009 issue of Professional Safety.
Preventing Occupational Fatalities:
A Review of Findings from a Recent Industry Forum
By Tracey L. Cekada, Christopher A. Janicak and Lon H. FergusonThe Fatality Prevention Forum was held in early November 2007. Hosted by the Safety Sciences Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in cooperation with the Alcoa Foundation, the forum examined key aspects of the complex relationships between the work environment, workforce and leadership, and how these elationships affect the safety and health management system as they relate to hazards with the potential for fatal consequences. The goal was to identify contributing causes and organizational weaknesses that increase the likelihood for
occupational fatalities. Based on these aspects, solutions and best practices for preventing fatalities were identified as were areas of future research.
Have you or one of your colleagues done something notable? Let us know and we can share it with your fellow Chapter members. Send the information to pam@jcsafety.com.
WPA ASSE is once again pleased to be partnering with Shannon Safety Products to present the Shannon Safety Expo 2009. Join over 200 of your fellow safety professionals for a day of engaging presentations and networking. In addition to the conference program sessions, there will be over 30 separate vendors showcasing the latest in safety equipment, technology, products and services.
The costs of this event continue to be jointly underwritten by Shannon Safety and WPA ASSE so that attendance is free. Those that care to obtain 0.5 CEUS for attending will need to pay $25.00. This fee is payable at the door with a check payable to WPA ASSE.
Please follow this link to the registration form which can be downloaded and faxed. Any questions can be directed to Pam Ferrante at 412.414.4769.
Western PA ASSE is again partnering with Shannon Safety to present Safety Expo 2009. This day long Professional Development Conference and Vendor Exhibition will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe.
We are soliciting presentations for the technical session portion of the Expo and invite you to submit your session proposal. Presentations will run for one hour, including Q&A.
Your proposal should include the following:
Identifying information including name, address, phone, email, professional certifications, current professional position, and biography.
Session information including title, general outline of content, a 50-word abstract, and learning objectives for your session.
Listing of previous presentations including date, location, and presentation topic.
Two professional references.
Proposals should be sent via email to Pam Ferrante at pam@jcsafety.com. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2008. You will be notified if you are chosen to present by January 5, 2009.
If you have questions, please email or call 412.414.4769. Preference will be given to Western PA ASSE Chapter Members. Sorry - no reimbursement for expenses is available.
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| Bill Santa demonstrating fall protection | Fall protection simulation | IUP students who participated in the Kennywood fall protection tour |