2008-2009 Chapter Year

Nominations & Elections Committee

The Nominations & Elections Committee (Brian Rimbo, Dave Boor, and Jay Jaros) is responsible for selecting qualified candidates for all 2009-10 elected offices, approving the final slate of officer candidates, publishing the slate in the April newsletter, and conducting the election at the May 8 meeting.

Members can nominate a candidate for office by submitting a petition, signed by 25 members, with written acceptance by the nominee. The petition and acceptance letter should be submitted to Brian Rimbo by April 8th. Candidates must be a society member for one year prior to taking office on July 1, 2009. Current chapter officers, listed in About Us, would be happy to discuss the responsibilities and rewards of their position with you.

In addition to elected positions, there are several other leadership positions within the chapter. Each position serves members in a unique way, and holds opportunity for personal and professional growth:

• ASSE 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
• Awards & Honors
• Chicagoland Safety Conference
• ASP/CSP Study Group
• Golf Scramble
• Government Affairs
• Membership
• Newsletter Editor
• Programs
• Public Relations
• Webmaster

April 2009 Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 12:00-4:00pm - Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel

EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Presentation by Larry Carlson CHMM

The objective of this seminar is to provide an overview of the EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA):

Characteristics of Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements Responsibility for Waste Specific Waste Streams Labeling

Shipping & Manifesting Container Management EPA Permitted Storage, Treatment, & Disposal

Our speaker, Larry Carlson, is the Senior Environmental Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand’s facilities in Rockford. Larry has 25 years of experience in the environmental management field. Prior to working for Hamilton Sundstrand, Larry worked in the industrial organic chemical and automotive industries. He has worked in all disciplines of the environmental field, including air/water permitting, air and water pollution control installation, UST/RCRA closures, property transfer and acquisitions, remediation, building decommissioning and demolition and environmental management programs. Larry has strong project management and construction experience as well. He has been a CHMM (Master Level) for 14 years, a member of American Society of Safety Engineers for 17 years, and a member of Association of Facilities Engineer for 12 years. Larry became a Qualified Environmental Professional in 2008, and recently accredited lead auditor for ISO14001.

Cost for Buffet Lunch & Seminar: $25 for members $30 for non-members

RSVP by April 20th: Use the eVite or email Brenda McCracken.

No Shows: If circumstances prevent you from attending after you RSVP, the chapter will pay the Hilton for the cost of your meal(s) and contact you for reimbursement.

March 2009 Chapter Meeting

Friday, March 13, 2009 - 7:00-9:00am - Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel

Hispanic Worker Training
Presentation by Mery Sennett, President of Ideal Safety Communications

This seminar presents issues and findings about Hispanic workforce training. You will learn about techniques that worked with over 1000 trainees. These techniques, which have been very effective in various manufacturing environments, can be applied to your own training programs in any work environment. Literature will be reviewed, along with information from a case study involving bilingual courses in different subjects offered in the manufacturing industry. The case study shows that breaking barriers between cultures and focusing on strengths creates synergy, and this synergy helps the Hispanic workforce internalize learning. It is building a genuine relationship that fosters an internalized learning experience.

Our speaker, Mery Sennett, is President of Ideal Safety Communication, providing bilingual (Spanish / English) safety training and consulting. Mery is an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for the General Industry, and has more than 18 years of Health and Safety experience in manufacturing and in contract research and development environments. Her experience ranges from creating safety and environmental compliance manuals to implementing and delivering training. She brings to the business her educational background, experience, and multilevel background in industry. Mery volunteers as the Membership Chair for Three Rivers Chapter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Cancer Society, and other community organizations.

Golf Scramble Drawing: Meeting attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free ticket to the Three Rivers Chapter Golf Scramble on May 18, 2009.

RSVP by March 11th: Use the eVite or email Brenda McCracken. Be sure to specify your choice of entree(s)! If circumstances prevent you from attending after you RSVP, the chapter will pay the Hilton for the cost of your meal(s) and contact you for reimbursement.

No Shows: If circumstances prevent you from attending after you RSVP, the chapter will pay the Hilton for the cost of your meal(s) and contact you for reimbursement.

February 2009 Chapter Meeting

Friday, February 13, 2008 - 12:00-2:00pm - Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel

Sustainable LEAN Ergonomics
Presentation by Anita Worden, Director of Global Sustainability, Environment and Safety Compliance Programs, Sara Lee Corporation

This luncheon seminar will provide a template for creating a sustainable ergonomics program using the principles of LEAN. Information presented will include a variety of methods and tools which can be used to improve your existing ergonomics program while reducing waste, cost, and complexity. As Musculoskeletal Disorders account for an average of 50% of workplace injuries, practical application of these principles will guide the safety novice or professional to a more effective ergonomics process.

Our speaker, Anita Worden, is the Director of Global Sustainability, Environment and Safety Compliance Programs for Sara Lee Corporation headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Her responsibilities include assuring compliance with E&S legal requirements and corporate policies and developing global programs for 44,000 employees. Anita currently is also leading the safety focus group for Sustainability at Sara Lee. She is currently the Vice Chair for the American Baking Association Safety Committee and Chair of the Ergonomics committee for the Food and Beverage section of the National Safety Council. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and over 20 years in safety and health management in various food manufacturing and corn wet milling settings. Anita has been a member of ASSE since 1994. She resides with her family in Naperville, Illinois.

Golf Scramble Drawing: Meeting attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free ticket to the Three Rivers Chapter Golf Scramble on May 18, 2009.

Kid's Poster Contest: February 14th is the postmark deadline for submitting posters to the ASSE 7th Annual Kid's Safety Poster Contest. Bring them to the luncheon and the chapter will mail them for you.

RSVP by February 11th: Use the eVite or email Brenda McCracken. Be sure to specify your choice of entree(s)! If circumstances prevent you from attending after you RSVP, the chapter will pay the Hilton for the cost of your meal(s) and contact you for reimbursement.

 
January 2009 Chapter Meeting

Current Trends in Illinois Workers' Compensation

Hosts:	Three Rivers Chapter and Society of Casualty Safety Engineers
Date:	Friday, January 9th, 12-2 pm
Place:	Lisle-Naperville Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532
Speakers:	J. Murray Pinkston, JD and Patrick Duffy, JD, practice IL Work Comp law with Stone & Johnson Chartered in Chicago.

 

December 2008 Holiday Dinner Social

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 6:00-11:00pm - Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel

ASSE Three Rivers Chapter Holiday Dinner Social
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and your favorite music CDs.

Location:

Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532

Entree Choices:

All meals include bread, coffee and tea, vegetable couscous soup, spinach salad with strawberries, oranges, and honey-lime vinaigrette, and flourless chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse and raspberry sauce.

• Chicken: Grilled chicken and trio of shrimp with dijon sauce
• Fish: Crab crusted halibut with lobster sauce
• Beef: Grilled beef tenderloin medallions with Jack Daniels sauce

RSVP by Thursday, December 4th through the eVite or to Brenda McCracken. Make sure to include your choice of entree(s)! If circumstances prevent you from attending after you RSVP, the chapter will pay the Hilton for the cost of your meal(s) and contact you for reimbursement.

November 2008 Chapter Meeting

Friday, November 14, 2008 - 12:00pm - Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel

Emergency Management and the Family Plan
Presentation by Brian Rimbo, Lemont Fire Protection District/CITGO Petroleum

Our speaker is Brian Rimbo, currently with the Lemont Fire Protection District (17 years), and employed by CITGO Petroleum Corporation (13 years). Brian earned a B.S. degree in Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University. His background includes industrial fire protection, field safety, contractor safety, process safety management, and most recent assignment as Emergency Planning and Response Manager. His credentials include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), and licensed EMT-P paramedic. You may also recognize Brian from his years of service to the Three Rivers Chapter, including president during the 2007-8 chapter year. He currently serves as our Chapter Delegate and 2009 Golf Outing Coordinator.

The objective of this seminar is to explain Emergency Management’s four phase process principles:

• Prepare for hazards that can't be prevented or mitigated
• Respond to emergencies that occur
• Recover from emergencies to restore
• Mitigate risks

The degree to which emergency management is effective depends heavily on the emergency planning process. The discussion will lead to the history of emergency management and how it has evolved into modern pragmatic approaches. Brian will review natural and manifested emergencies, explain emergency government structure, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Practical applications will be provided on how to prepare your home using the Family Plan.

Location:

Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532

Registration will begin at noon at the Lisle Naperville Hilton. Cost for lunch and the seminar will be $25. To allow time for networking, our speaker will begin around 1 pm.

Please RSVP thru eVite.

Watch your inbox for the November newsletter and a chance to win a free chapter seminar!

October 2008 Chapter Breakfast Seminar

Friday, October 10, 2008 - 7:00-9:00am - Lisle-Naperville Hilton

Fire Protection: Control Your Own Destiny
Why You Should Not Rely on FP Contractors and AHJ's for Advice and Requrements
Presentation by Tom Miller, PE

Pat Genovese, Three Rivers Chapter 2nd VP, has secured an excellent speaker for our October breakfast meeting. Tom Miller is a graduate from the IIT Fire Protection Engineering Program, Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Fire Instructor, and former Lieutenant on the Glenn Ellyn Fire Department. He is currently working for the second largest Fire Protection Engineering Consultant firm in the world, Hughes Associates.

Tom will explain the Fire Protection systems at two facilities, and discuss deficiencies in associated contractor and insurance services. The first example involves a manufacturing and storage facility with bulk and rack storage of flammable and combustible liquids, and blending of same. The second example involves an operation that takes in scrap foam cushioning and makes it into carpet foam padding.

Registration will begin at 7 am, followed by a breakfast buffet. Tom will begin speaking around 7:30 am. Members with a valid email address should have received an eVite. Watch your inbox for the October newsletter and a chance to win a free chapter seminar! To ensure your email address is correct, update your records on the ASSE Members Only website or send your preferred email address to Brenda.McCracken@sbcglobal.net.

 

20th Annual Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference

Rob Rottersman, MS, CIH, Environ Sr. Manager (standing) and David Regelbrugge, CIH, CSP, Environ Sr. Manager (seated)

September 15-18, 2008 - N. Illinois University, Naperville Campus

Another Chicagoland Safety Conference has come to a close. If you weren’t fortunate enough to attend, Environ has graciously permitted the Three Rivers Chapter to share a couple of their presentations with our members. Their seminars were more interesting in person, but you can see some of what you missed by clicking on the informative links below:

• Indoor Environmental Quality: Current Topics (pdf)
• Conducting Safety Audits (pdf)

20th Annual Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference

September 15-18, 2008 - N. Illinois University, Naperville Campus

The Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference is for professionals who have safety, health, training, environmental or preparedness responsibilities. Owners, supervisors, safety committee members, human resource managers and others are welcome to attend. The exhibit area is free to participants, their clients, and the local public.

Attendees will enjoy:

• Over 45 sessions on current issues
• An EXPO featuring great products and services
• Expert Keynote Speakers, qualified panels, proven presenters
• Detailed and dynamic pre-conference workshops
• A Wednesday Networking Social with hors d’oeuvres and drinks
• A Special SHARP/VPP Track for companies serious about performance

The conference is co-sponsored by three ASSE chapters and an AIHA section:

• Northeastern Illinois Chapter – ASSE
• Three-Rivers Chapter – ASSE
• Greater Chicago Chapter – ASSE
• The Chicago Local Section of the AIHA

The conference is planned in association with:

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration
• On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, IL DCEO
• Northern Illinois University, College of Engineering, and the National Safety Education Center

See the Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference website for more information.

© 2008 Three Rivers Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers