Welcome!
Welcome to the American Society of Safety Engineers Puget Sound Chapter Website.
Our Chapter meetings are normally the third Wednesday of the month from September through June and are held at Angelo’s Restaurant in Burien. Generally registration and a no-host bar are scheduled for 5-6:00PM, dinner is served at 6:00 and the presentation starts promptly at 7:00 ending by 8:00. In the event that the meeting takes place either in the morning or in conjunction with another group, instructions will be found on the upcoming meetings tab.
We look forward to serving you and hope to see you at our next meeting!
2009-2010 Chapter Election
Officers of the ASSE Puget Sound Chapter are elected annually; this year’s election will be held between May 29, and June 09, with ballots counted on June 10, and results reported immediately after the tabulation.
Cast your vote by e-mailing your completed ballot to George Chuckrow at george.a.chuckrow@boeing.com, no later than June 09, 2009.
June 2009 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 5:00pm - Angelo's Ristorante
Conducting Arc Flash Analysis & 70E Compliance Best Practices
Presentation by Daryn Lewellyn, Lewellyn Technologies
Location:
Angelo's Ristorante
601 SW 153rd St.
Burien, WA 98166
Click the map to the right to customize driving directions to Angelo's using Google Maps.
Schedule:
- 5:00pm - Social Hour
- 6:00-8:00pm - Dinner and Speaker
Please RSVP to Lynd Glaspey at lynglasconsulting@earthlink.net.
Top 10 Reasons to Join ASSE
1. Interaction with people in the profession. While we are all strong advocates of technological advancement, ASSE serves as your primary link to colleagues, allowing members to put names with faces and keeping them in touch with who's doing what.
2. Get frequent updates on industry changes. Keeping track of the latest industry techniques and trends in safety could be quite difficult. However, through ASSE's publications, educational sessions and website, members can hear about the most recent innovations and never question the accuracy of their information.
3. In today’s technological age, one of the most valuable commodities is information. The exchange of ideas and information and the need to work with others will prove easier with ASSE's assistance.
4. Prepare for the future. ASSE provides vision on how the SH&E profession will look in the coming years. While members focus on maintaining daily operations, ASSE will look at what is to come and what will provide new opportunities.
5. Keep up with new laws and regulations. Stay attuned to the legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company's bottom line. ASSE will continue monitoring these pertinent issues and let you know when to take action.
6. Sharpen your skills. By attending ASSE's educational sessions, seminars, conferences, and by visiting expositions, members can easily stay on top of their professional game
7. Save time and money. When seeking ideas and know-how for a specific project, don't reinvent the wheel. ASSE has the tools and information resources to lead you in the right direction, saving you valuable time and money.
8. Increase your clout. ASSE can provide the skills and tools needed to climb the "corporate ladder”. A membership with ASSE can help safety professionals stand out from their peers, getting them the recognition they deserve.
9. With constant changes occurring in the workplace, standards continually need updating, membership with ASSE can help ensure that your organization is in sound standing by providing you with information and assistance.
10. Discounts on services. ASSE provides reduced rates on technical publications, seminars, conferences and other personal member services.
Puget Sound Chapter Scholarship Awarded!
Jacob Braden of the University of Washington Environmental and Occupational Exposure Sciences program has been awarded the $1000 Puget Sound Chapter Scholarship. Congratulations Jacob!
For more information about ASSE Scholarships, see the ASSE Foundation website.