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October Chapter Meeting Announcement
Greetings to all,
We will conduct our meeting this month at Diamond Oaks Country Club in Haltom City.
Our meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 16th.
We meet in a private room in the clubhouse and order lunch from the regular lunch menu with prices averaging $15.
Please join us! 10:30 am for the board meeting, Lunch at 11:20, with the Chapter meeting starting at 12 noon.
The speaker and presentation will be:
Brienne Brown, Program Coordinator, Texas Occupational Health Surveillance/Pesticide Exposure Surveillance Programs, Austin, Texas.
Subject: "PEST - Pesticide Exposure Surveillance in Texas"
The attached links explain her programs and the occupations affected.
- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epitox/pesticide_exposure.pdf
- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epitox/pest.shtm#pest
Directions to the location and Information about the facility are attached.
5821 Diamond Oaks Dr N
Fort Worth, TX 76117-2622
United States
P: (817) 834-6261
Directions: http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.asp?course=1065856
William Armstrong, President
Daryl Wigington, Vice-President
ASP Examination Preparation Workshop
April 7-9, 2008 - 8am-5pm - Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This is a three-day review course for those preparing for the Safety Fundamentals Examination, leading to the designation of Associate Safety Professional (ASP). This course is an excellent review for those desiring to:
- Determine whether the participant is ready to attempt the Safety Fundamentals Examination
- Identify areas where extra preparation is needed.
- Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
- Learn about certification requirements and scoring procedures.
- Review content material in an informal environment utilizing a “testing” format including an opportunity for discussion.
- Minimize “test shock” for those who have not taken an exam of this magnitude and importance for an extended period of time.
Boiler & Steam Basics: Boiler Operation & Water Treatment Workshop
October 17, 2007 - 8:30am-5pm - Danny's Catering, Lubbock, Texas
The West Texas Boiler Safety Association in association with the South Plains Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers presents a one-day workshop by CEC Combustion Services Group from Cleveland, OH covering:
- Steam and Combustions Basics
- Boiler Operation & Waterside Safety Devices
- Water and its Treatment
The workshop is FREE for ASSE South Plains Chapter and WTBSA Members and costs $50 to others.
2008 Region III PDC Call For Speakers
Region III invites those interested in presenting at our 2008 Professional Development Conference to submit an application for review by the Conference Planning Committee. The objective of the 2008 Conference is to give the attendees the opportunity to:
- Determine the key safety and health issues facing our profession.
- Improve their professional skills and knowledge.
- Prepare for the wide variety of challenges in the health and safety fields.
The Conference Planning Committee will be looking for beginning, advanced, technically oriented and practical presentations that fulfill the needs of our safety and health attendees. Lecture, roundtable discussion and demonstration sessions are requested to enhance attendees learning opportunities.