Meetings & Events

Thanks to all those who attended the June meeting that was a joint effort between Central Valley ASSE and AgSafe. Michael Alvarez, who is the Regional Manager for Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services presented to the group. Michael is responsible for the statewide Consultation Services and other specialty units such as the Voluntary Protection Program, Research and Education Unit, and High Hazard Consultation. Michael put on an excellent presentation enjoyed by all. Members attending were: Michael Gunlund, Kent Baucher, Bradley Hammer, Jim Mertz, John Davis, Robert Enos, Martin Jeppeson, Richard Wahl, Don Wade, Keith Forbes, Garry Chapman, Jeff Berry, Dean Stroud, Charles Warnes, Darlene Hardy, Michelle Rodriguez, Felicia Brown, Jose Perez, James Boretti and Morgan LeBlanc. Thanks to those from Agsafe and those non-members attending: Elizabeth Lopez, Albert Laguna, Armando Figeroa, Miguel Reyes, Leo Reyes, Earl Hall, James Randles, Richard Wise, Melanie Aldridge, Daryl Barsoom, Earl Hall, Amy Wolfe, Steve Lindstrom, Greg Cahill and DW Wise.

September 2010 Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 5:30pm - Hilton Garden Inn

Internal Safety Audits and Inspections
Presentation by David Gee, CSP, CHMM and Ward Scheitrum, CSP, CPEA, ARM, CSMS, SPHR-CA

Internal Safety Audit/Inspection (SAI) is a key component of any legitimate safety program. Hospitals, schools, governments, non-profits, and businesses rely on audits and inspection for accreditation & certification of services and/or products. Specific safety regulations requiring SAI include: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Process Safety Management (PSM), Food Safety orders, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFAT), Codes of Safe Practices, BIT inspections, Hot Work orders, etc. SAI is a measurement tool for evaluating the organization’s overall safety culture. When performed properly, SAI can reduce exposures, motivate the workforce, identify strengths and challenges, reduce accidents, and provide a competitive advantage.

Key take-away items you can use at your workplace include:

How to develop a SAI Scorecard to rate your facility’s status and progress.
Using SAI Scorecard to evaluate employee performance and offer incentives.
Incorporating technology (Security cameras, GPS, Iphones, etc.) in SAI
Involving upper management into your SAI Scorecard (management dashboard)
Effective hazard identification and remediation/abatement
Engineering controls to reduce or eliminate hazards
Designating internal personnel to perform SAI and qualifications required
When to use outside consultants to assist with your SAI
Software, training materials, products to assist with your SAI program
Understanding the types of inspections performed by OSHA
Cosmetic safety verses true safety.
Beyond safety, what other concerns/areas should be included in your SAI
SAI - What goes on behind your back will frighten you
How just one person can really make a difference with SAI
When and how to involve upper management to resolve identified hazards that are not being corrected in a timely manner
How frequent should your SAI be performed and the level of detail of your SAI inspections.
When should your SAI be announced or unannounced
OSHA recognition programs for outstanding safety programs

Bring your questions and be ready to spot hazards (What is wrong with this picture?) shown during this presentation. This presentation will include information for multiple industries.

David Gee, CSP, CHMM
David has been with DOSH (Cal/OSHA Consultation) since Sept 2001. He has been assisting employers in various industries throughout central California. Prior to working for DOSH, David was a EH&S specialist at a steel foundry in Berkeley, CA. David has earned a bachelor’s in Chemistry from CSU Fresno. He is also a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Ward Scheitrum, CSP, CPEA, ARM, CSMS, SPHR-CA
Ward served as president of the Central Valley Chapter of ASSE (in 1997 and 2004) and the Central Valley Safety Society (2010). He completed his bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated from CSUF with an MBA degree. He will complete a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Walden University in 2011. He has worked at Britz Companies since 1992.

The meeting will start at 5:30pm with social / networking time, and a buffet will be served starting at 5:45pm. At 6:00pm, we’ll begin with Chapter business, the pledge of allegiance, and introductions. Our speakers will start at 6:15pm and go through 7:00. The cost remains the same: $20.00. Remember to RSVP online through the form below!

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Hilton Garden Inn
520 W. Shaw Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612

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2010-2011 Calendar of Events

Date	Topic	Time
Sept 1, 2010	Internal Safety Audit/Inspection	5:30-7:00pm
Oct 6, 2010	Workers' Comp Update & Fraud Prevention	5:30-7:00pm
Nov 3, 2010	Electrical Safety	5:30-7:00pm
Dec 1, 2010	Lockout/Tagout	5:30-7:00pm
Jan 5, 2011	Cal/OSHA Update	5:30-7:00pm
Feb 2, 2011	Creating a Safety Culture	5:30-7:00pm
Mar 2, 2011	Hazcom & Emergency Action Plans	5:30-7:00pm
Apr 6, 2011	Handling Employees Who Fail to Follow Rules	5:30-7:00pm
May 4, 2011	Incorporating Technology into Safety Programs	5:30-7:00pm
June 1, 2011	Fall Protection & Elevated Work Areas	5:30-7:00pm
July 2011	No Monthly Meeting	N/A
Aug 2011	No Monthly Meeting	N/A
Sept 7, 2011	HMBP & Chemical Reporting Requirements	5:30-7:00pm
Oct 5, 2011	Engineering Controls & Hazard Mitigation	5:30-7:00pm
Nov 2, 2011	TBA	5:30-7:00pm
Dec 7, 2011	TBA	5:30-7:00pm

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