OSHA News
Update - new National Emphasis
Program for occupational exposure to isocyanates > Link --------------- OSHA and NIOSH issue hazard alert
on 1-bromopropane,
urge efforts to safeguard workers from exposure to this
toxic chemical > Link
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Are you thinking about or preparing for I2P2
Link < to OSHA update
Link < to a telling article
(why you should prepare)
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Lots of free safety videos available on the
OSH website > Link
The ASSE Hawaii Chapter was founded in June of 1951 and has grown into a group of 220 safety professionals and safety practitioners who reside in Hawaii, and are dedicated to making Hawaii a safer place to work, live and play.
Last year was our 60th anniversary.
Our incoming and standing officers
for the
2013 / 2014 year are:
President: Howard Hendricks, CSP
President Elect: Bill Troegner, CSP
Secretary: Nathan Lutz, CHST, STS
Treasurer : Tracy Lawson, CSP, CHST, CSHP, CPEA
Member-At-Large:
Delegate: Joaquin Diaz, CSP
Past President: Craig Shoji, CHST, ASP
------others serving important appointed
roles------ Member at Large / Membership
Liaison (voting): Mary Sullivan, CSP
Newsletter Editor: Steve Kalani
Government Affairs: Brian Poltis, CSP
Student Section Liaison: Rayce Inamine:
IT Manager / Webmaster:
Jim Newberry, CHST
Officers
for the 2012 / 2013 year were:
President: Craig Shoji,
CHST, ASP President Elect:
Howard Hendricks, CSP Secretary: Mark
Behrens, CSP
Treasurer : Janel Honda
Member-At-Large: Joaquin Diaz, CSP>
Delegate (2 positions): Joanna Clark, CHST & Mary Silva, CSP
Past President: Neil Yamamoto, CSP,
CPCU ------others
who served important appointed roles------
Membership Chair: Mary Sullivan
Newsletter Editor: Les Onaka Government Affairs: Barbara Goto, CSP
Student Section Liaisons: Todd Weller
Student Section webpage
http://assehawaii.org/student
Webmaster - Jim Newberry
ASSE has recently finished its 100th
year serving its members. We are a global
member-driven
association
providing representation, promotion and support for
those engaged in the profession and/or the practice of safety,
health and environment in their efforts to protect people,
property and the environment.
ASSE - About us
The occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E)
professional 'devotes most or all of their work time to the application of
scientific principles and methods for the control and modification of the
workplace and other environments to achieve optimum protection of people,
property and the environment....
click here to read more
To achieve optimum effectiveness, safety must be
integrated into planning, new product development, materials acquisition,
equipment design and modification, facility layouts, process design, etc.
Safety, health and environmental considerations must be a key component of every
business function and strategy.
Millions of people suffer labor-related injuries and illnesses
each year. Many are exposed to the job-related safety risks of traffic
accidents, falls, workplace violence, electrocution, fire, explosion, heat,
being struck by objects, cold, animal attacks and airplane crashes, as well as
health risks from asbestos, radiation, tuberculosis, silica, benzene, coal dust,
carbon monoxide, pesticides, arsenic, lead, and chromium.
According to the book 'Safety and the Bottom Line' the average
direct and indirect cost of risk to American companies is a minimum of 25
percent of their net profit. The benefits of occupational safety and health
programs, according to hundreds of top executives from around the world noted in
the book 'Safety and the Bottom Line' include: reduced absenteeism, fewer
liability cases, fewer grievances, reduced court awards, reduced insurance
costs, compliance with safety and health legislation, control of injuries and
illnesses, compliance with environmental legislation, ability to handle
contingency situations, fire and explosion prevention, property damage control,
waste control, fewer human errors, increased quality control, continuous
management improvement, a positive public image, the existence of a 'caring'
culture, improved pride in the job, increased productivity, major cost reduction
potential, and, profit and budget improvement.
According to the study, ASSE members acquire their body of
knowledge through formal SH&E education, certification preparation, work
experience, reading and research, and by taking professional development courses
on an ongoing basis, especially as new and innovative solutions are identified.
According to the white paper, belonging to a professional society such as ASSE
was also identified as a significant provider of information needed to further
one's professional success. The BOK white paper can be viewed on the ASSE web
site at the link below
. All SH&E professionals and the general public are encouraged to review the
paper and forward any insights, concerns, and ideas to the Society's Practices
and Standards Department.
ASSE
National Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission, Values & Goals
Founded in 1911, ASSE is the
oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000
members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental
issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE is guided by a
16-member Board of Directors, which consists of 8 regional vice presidents;
three council vice presidents; Society president, president-elect, senior vice
president, vice president of finance and executive director. ASSE has 15
practice specialties, 4 special interest groups, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections.
Kathy Seabrook, CSP, is the President of the ASSE Societal organization.
There are four branches of governance to the society and regional members are assigned to
each of the four branches to improve communications within the society.
The four branches are as follows: COPS – Council on Practices and Standards COMRA –
Council on Member and Regional Affairs COPA – Council on Public Affairs COPD – Council on Professional Development
ASSE Councils and Committee
webpage -
who is involved in what at ASSE 2013 Restructure - ASSE
embarks on a new governance model
Regional Operating
Committee - 1 (ROC - 1) is one of
8 regions in the country.
From Alaska
to Hawaii, Our Chapter belongs to ROC - 1.
Our R.V.P.
(Regional Vice President, Erike Young, CSP, ARM
) is on the
National Board of Directors.
Hawaii is one of 20 chapters
in the ROC - 1. The ROC - 1 spans from the Arctic to the
Tropics
Howard
Hendricks
is our representative on the ROC - 1
Want to learn
more about the organization of our ROC - 1 > click
here <
ASSE HAWAII CHAPTER
PO BOX 1354
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96807-1354
President - Howard Hendricks, CSP and Safety Director at
Jas. W. Glover, Ltd.,
Phone: (808) 591-8977 ext. 305
Email:
howardh@gloverltd.com
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