Call for Presenters: Northwest Chapter PDC 2019
Aug 30, 2018
The Planning Committee for the 2019 Northwest Chapter Professional Development Conference (PDC) is announcing a call for presenters. We are seeking best practice presentations to focus on emerging national trends, changes in regulatory practices, cutting-edge research, innovative techniques and initiatives which enhance the safety and health profession.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and will take place at the Mystic Lake Conference Center in Prior Lake, MN. Please feel free to nominate yourself or a colleague using an online nomination form that can be found on the PDC Section of the Northwest Chapter website.
Presenting at the Chapter PDC is a great opportunity and can be a very rewarding experience.
Thank you for your interest in participating!
Electronic Injury Data Reporting Now Becomes Official in Minnesota
Jul 10, 2018
It’s finally official. Minnesota OSHA has adopted the Federal OSHA standard that requires electronic reporting of 2017 injury data by July 1. Use the Federal OSHA website to start reporting electronically.
This federal regulation — published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2016 — was adopted by Minnesota OSHA, with the inclusion of all NAICS to Appendix A in subpart E, and became effective in Minnesota on May 21, 2018. All Minnesota employers with 20 or more employees are now required to submit their OSHA 300a Summary data to federal OSHA by July 1, 2018
For more information regarding the standard requirements, visit: .www.dli.mn.gov/OSHA/Recordkeeping.asp
Northwest Chapter Donates $3000 to ASSP Foundation
Jul 10, 2018
Jamison Harrell-Latham took the stage at the House of Delegates during the annual parade of donations and presented the ASSP Foundation with a $3,000 check to support scholarships and grants. For more information and to apply for scholarships and grants, visit foundation.assp.org
Northwest Chapter Receives Society Platinum Award
Jul 10, 2018
Once again, the Northwest Chapter has achieved the Platinum level of Chapter Recognition for the 2016-2017 chapter year! The award was presented at the Chapter Recognition Luncheon that took place at Safety 2018 in San Antonio, TX.This status is based from the information our Chapter submitted in the Chapter Operations Management Tool (COMT) of 6/30/2017.
The work that goes into achieving this level of success is impressive and greatly appreciated by ASSE. This award does not just recognize the efforts of only the Board members, but everyone who participates in any Chapter activity. Everyone who participates not only helps themselves become better safety professionals but also elevates the safety profession as a whole.
The Northwest Chapter will be listed on the Chapter Recognition page of the ASSE website and will include the chapter President for 2016-2017.
Thank you for everyone’s work in providing accessible, face-to-face opportunities for ASSE members to become better safety professionals.
Want Impact? Become a Sponsor!
Feb 23, 2017
We are currently looking for a sponsor for our April chapter meeting. Is your organization or someone you know interested in getting “the most bang for their buck”?
Sponsors enjoy the following benefits:
- Booth exhibit space to showcase your products and services
- 15 minutes of presentation time to advertise and promote your products and services
- Company logo on our Chapter website
The greatest benefit in becoming a sponsor is that you have a captive audience of 60+ members who are safety and health professionals that are seeking new information and solutions to be even more successful in their roles by adding additional value to their company and organization!
For more information, please contact Leslie Cloonan at 952-240-5023 or leslie.cloonan@ieasafety.com.