Arizona Chapter Photo Gallery
December 2006 Lunch Meeting
Derek Sand of Westex, Inc. spoke on "Arc Flash Hazards and Proper PPE".
ASSE Volunteers in Action
From Left: ASSE Arizona Chapter Board Members Stephen E. Davis, Senior Board Advisor Jitu C. Patel and Timothy F. Little at the Solutions in Safety Through Technology – Symposium last November 16 – 17, 2006 in Scottsdale.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dianna Ash, CSP, who chairs the ASSE Symposium Task Force, addresses attendees at the Solutions in Safety Through Technology – Symposium held November 16 – 17, 2006 in Scottsdale.
November 2006 Chapter Meeting
Monica Melkonian addresses attendees of the November Chapter Meeting on the topic of "Safety Management Software".
Another Informative Meeting
Chapter Vice President Katherine Gosiger and President Harold Gribow discuss the Chapter Meeting safety presentation with Derek Sanger, who conducted a safety talk on Electrical Arc Flash and the use of proper PPE.
Chapter Members Volunteer for PBS Fundraiser
Members of the Arizona Chapter worked the phones for a good cause to raise funds for KAET-TV (PBS Channel 8) during a December pledge drive in Tempe. From l. to r. (bottom row) are Wayne Johnson, Vicki Allen-Buglisi, Tim Page, and Chapter President Denis White (top row) Bill Fox, Mike Briggs, Jackie Ruggles and Heath Bradley.
SCF Arizona / ASSE Safety Works 2006
Chapter President Denis White thanks Tim Little, City of Phoenix, with a handshake and Safety Consultant Larry Oman at the ASSE Arizona Chapter information booth on March 7, 2006. The safety works conference offered an OSHA 10-hour construction course as well as 27 additional classes during the two-day event held at the Mesa Centennial Center. Some of the provided classes addressed such safety topics as JSAs, behavioral safety, blood borne Pathogens, confined space, work zone safety, CDL enforcement and fall protection. The conference, sponsored by SCF Arizona and the Arizona ASSE Chapter, drew upwards of 700 visitors during the course of both days.
25 Year Award Winners
Area Director Jim Gallup receiving a Chapter Service Award from Harold Gribow, President, and Awards and Honors Chair Mike Cook.
Larry Oman receives recognition for Chapter service and membership.
Arizona Chapter President Harold Gribow displays his 25-year chapter service award at a recent meeting.
Mitchell Irlenborn receives recognition for Chapter service and membership.
Chapter Training Facility Opens
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Partnering with Families at Work
Dawn Orgill and Joe Brady of Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Chapter discuss during the Sept. 7 Chapter Luncheon Meeting that employers have a vested interest in helping their employees prevent family substance abuse. The near-capacity crowd leaned that employees who have children with substance abuse problems are more likely to suffer from decreased morale and productivity on the job as well as the signs to prevent and head off possible substance abuse problems before they become catastrophic.
Links for additional substance abuse prevention information. Tips and tools to help talk to kids you care about.
Resources and support to help families lead healthy, drug-free lives.
Partnership Info: http://www.drugfree.org/az
Taking Care of Chapter Business
The executive board listens to the Treasurer's report from Chapter Treasurer David Bellmont during the Arizona Chapter Board Meeting held May 4, 2007. The chapter officers meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the second floor west conference room at SCF Arizona, 3030 N. 3rd Street. ASSE members and the public are always welcome to attend.
June 2007 Lunch Meeting
Chapter President Katherine Gosiger presents a gift on behalf of the Arizona Chapter to Officer Art "Monty" Woods, Phoenix Police Department, Community Affairs for his dynamic presentation at the June lunch meeting on "Preventing Workplace Violence."
AZ Chapter, SCF Deliver Safety Expo 2007
Scott Geller, Ph.D, acclaimed safety researcher and professor, provided the keynote address to an entralled audience of several hundred at the Arizona Chapter of ASSE and SCF Arizona's Safety Works Expo in Mesa on March 13, 2007.
The Discussion is Education
ASSE Arizona Chapter officers examine educational opportunities in safety during a presentation by Grand Canyon University representatives at the May 4, 2007 board meeting held at SCF Arizona. The chapter officers meet on the first Friday of each month at 3030 N. 3rd Street in the second floor west conference room. Chapter members are welcome to attend.
April 2007 Lunch Meeting
From left to right: ADOSH Director Darin Perkins, Chapter President Harold Gribow, and Attorney Chuck Keller with Snell & Wilmer. Perkins and Keller spoke on "Confronting the Myths of the OSHA Inspection Process" for a capacity crowd during the April Lunch Meeting.
February 2007 Lunch Meeting
ASSE Region II Vice President Trish Ennis spoke at the February Lunch Meeting on "Ethics in the Safety Profession".
Chapter President-Elect Katherine Gosiger recognizes Trish Ennis with an Arizona Highways collection after her speech at the February Lunch Meeting.
January 2007 Construction Section Meeting
Phoenix Human Resources Attorney Julie Pace spoke at the ASSE Construction Section morning meeting on "Immigration Law and Hiring Practices".
January 2007 Lunch Meeting
Phoenix Police Detective CJ Wren spoke at the January Lunch Meeting on "Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Arizona".