June 2011
69 posts
“When we come here, we feel like we’re coming to a family reunion!”
– Del Tally, ASSE Fellow and past president
Addressing Pain Before it Becomes a Claim
Using data from a real world example with client Kimberly Clark, Trent Shuford, from InjuryFree Inc. (Session 766), talked about the societal factors that increase risk in the workplace, as well as the key areas of reducing risk: biophysics, ergonomics, education and awareness. With the goal of addressing pain before it becomes a claim, Shuford’s firm worked with Kimberly Clark to educate its...
Insights From the Loss Control Executive Summit
To get the ear of the C-level executives, risk control professionals must demonstrate value to the business. This was the overarching theme of the Loss Control Executive Summit.
The panel included senior executives in loss control, Steven Hernandez, CSP, ARM, from Chubb & Sons; Christine Sullivan, CSP, ARM, from Lockton Cos.; Connie Bayne, CSP, from Liberty Mutual Insurance; Chris Iovino,...
Great Week for ASSE Foundation
ASSE Foundation had a banner week at Safety 2011. The Foundation raised $127,000 from the golf outing, silent auction and ASSE members making contributions to the profession. Continuing a popular tradition, chapters, regions and members donated $97,000 during the ASSE House of Delegates meeting alone!
WatchNIOSH’s John Howard at Safety 2011.
NIOSH’s John Howard and OSHA’s David Michaels shared their insights and thoughts on the future of safety during the plenary session at Safety 2011 in Chicago.
Words Are Heard, Actions Are Believed
Words can have a profound effect on safety—particularly when fault or blame are the default setting for safety. Words also greatly affect an SH&E professional’s credibility—especially when something that can’t or won’t be done is promised. These problems lead to a safety culture based on negative management techniques and avoidance, none of which build ownership or engage employees.
So, what...
Poster Session Winners
ASSE recently announced the winners of the poster sessions at Safety 2011.
“Measuring Ambient Air Concentrations in a Research and Development (R&D) Clean Room Environment.” The project was conducted by Samantha Connell, Burton Ogle, Ph.D., CIH, CSP; Tracy Zontek, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, all of Western Carolina University; and Scott Hollenbeck, CIH, and John Jankovic, CIH, of Oak Ridge...
Avoiding Death By PowerPoint
In his presentation, Bag of Tricks: Presentation Design, Don Weatherbee of Reichhold Inc., shared guidelines and tips for creating presentations that engage people—not put them to sleep.
Weatherbee outlined four key elements of any presentation—speaker, audience, location and “the deck” (the “slides”); examined delivery platforms; and highlighted three types of training—topic-based, task-based...
Does Loss Control Contribute to Your Company’s...
I am often asked: How does loss control make a valuable contribution to the company? That depends on how the organization utilizes loss control and the characteristics of professionals who are part of the team.
If loss control is used primarily as an inspection service that raises objections which are seen as roadblocks to writing new business, then the ultimate financial results will reflect...
Executives Advise SH&E Professionals
During the Safety 2011 Executive Summit, a panel of high-ranking corporate executives shared their insights on how SH&E professionals can be more effective and have greater influence. When asked what advice they could give attendees to take back to their workplaces, each executive provided some sage counsel.
“Read The Logic of Failure,” advised Anne Pramaggione, president and COO of...
“There’s a reason we can reach so high, and it’s because we stand on the...”
– Mark Hansen, ASSE Fellow and past president
Session 662, Lessons From Past ASSE Presidents and...
Delmar E. Tally, P.E., CSP; Margaret M. Carroll, P.E., CSP; Mark D. Hansen, P.E., CSP, CPE, CPEA. The thousands of volunteer hours amassed between these three speakers—each a past president and ASSE Fellow—is mind boggling. As each spoke, one couldn’t help but reflect on the changes that have been effected within the Society and the SH&E profession due to their leadership and guidance.
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“If you don’t have a vision of where you want to go, you’re probably not going to...”
– Margaret Carroll, ASSE Fellow and past president
Session 632: The Uninspiring Leader
The most important competency for a leader, and yet the skill that people are least effective at, said speaker and author Joseph Folkman, is the ability to inspire and motivate others.
To help illustrate this quality, Folkman enlisted the assistance of Matt Foley, who he found in a van down by the river. In an explosive surprise appearance, Foley told the audience, “you’re not going to amount to...
The Future of Training Today
Training of employees is perhaps the single biggest challenge to the safety professional today. Training needs to ensure that employees can recognize workplace hazards, follow control processes and use equipment necessary to work safely on the job.
Traditional classroom training with a credible instructor can be epensive. Employees are becoming dispersed with jobs that don’t always have a...
SESSION CANCELLATION
Session Cancellation: Please note that Session 701 Pipelines and Grids: Tools from Executive Coaching for Safety Leaders has been cancelled. This session was originally scheduled to run on Wednesday at 7:45am.
WatchWhat’s the best reason to come to Safety 2011?
Got Something to Say?
Have you ever considered writing an article for Professional Safety journal? It might be easier than you think. PS has several mentors available who can provide guidance and advice to aspiring authors. Contribute to the discourse of your profession! Stop by the PS booth in the Service Center to pick up an author guidelines brochure.
Session 609: Change Anything
In this session, presenter David Maxfield, Ph.D., from VitalSmarts, talked about how to achieve change. “Our approach to change has failed in the 20th century,” he said. He gave an overview of the six sources of influence that are behind behaviors. Identifying those influences and then turning them to work for us, instead of against us, are key to achieving change.
Learn more about Maxfield’s...
Great Conference Underway
Arrived to the convention center early, lots of people already here and eagerly awaiting the opening session. Opening session did not disappoint…. very awesome!!! Perfect way to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of ASSE (and 50th PDC).
Keynote speaker, Dan Pink, was very good…innnovative ideas and excellent speaker.
All officers and volunteers are doing a tremendous job…feels like a Hollywood...
Nancy Goodman Brinker Delivers Inspiring Keynote
Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, delivered Tuesday’s keynote address. In 2009, Brinker received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was named Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control for the United Nations’ World Health Organization.
Brinker shared her personal story of the origin of her concept of The...
Nancy Goodman Brinker Book Signing
Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will sign copies of her book, Promise Me, following today’s general session. The signing will be held just out outside the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place West. Come hear her inspirational message of hope.
Center for Safety & Health Sustainability Launch...
ASSE, AIHA and IOSH have collaborated to create The Center for Safety & Health Sustainability. The center’s purpose: To give voice to safety and health professionals in the growing sustainability movement.
“These types of initiatives are so important to health and safety,” said IOSH President Steve Granger at the launch event. “It drives health and safety straight up to the board rooms” of...
“Professional Safety is really top-notch. It’s probably my single most...”
– As heard in the ASSE Service Center
ASSE Hosts Panel Discussion With OSHA and NIOSH
ASSE’s Diana Stegall sat down with OSHA’s David Michaels and NIOSH’s John Howard to talk about their agencies’ role in some of the hot button topics on the minds of SH&E professionals.
When asked about the perceived regulatory burden posed by I2P2, Michaels responded that the agency wants to “get it right,” and that the input of SH&E professionals is a very important component. In a...
“In the first two Expo exclusive sessions, we already have 90 leads!”
– As heard in the Expo hall
“Everybody seems happy. It’s definitely a celebratory mood at Safety 2011!”
– As heard in the Expo hall
Meet the Host Chapters!
Be sure to visit the Chicagoland Chapter in Booth #1160 in the Expo hall. The chapter has done a great job organizing tours and activities for this year’s conference.
Also be sure to stop by the Colorado Chapter—Booth #1061—to see what’s on tap for Safety 2012, June 3-6, in Denver.
Great things are happening in ASSE. Be part of it.
Meet the ASSE President
Come and share your feedback, needs and insights with 2010-11 ASSE President Darryl C. Hill, Ph.D., CSP, in the Meet the President booth in the ASSE Service Center. Darryl will meet with members one-on-one on Monday from 3:30 to 4:00.
If you can’t make it Monday, President-Elect Terrie S. Norris, CSP, ARM, will meet with members from 10:00 to 10:45.
Take advantage of these great...
Social Media & Smart Phones Session
One of the first concurrent sessions on the program focused on social media, smart phones and new technology, and how these can be useful to the SH&E professional. Speaker Aaron Bird demystified what is new territory for many in the field. In this basic-level session, attendees got a little background on where social media came from, the value and power we can get out of it, as well as some of...
Dan Pink’s Keynote Motivates!
If you didn’t make it to the opening general session this morning, you missed Dan Pink’s lively keynote presentation on what motivates people. Among the key takeaways was that if you really want to engage employees, you have to allow them self-direction. “In many areas, autonomy is the pathway to accountability,” Pink said. An example of this in action: 20% time. Give people the freedom to work on...
“Good traffic. Nice turnout. Happy exhibitors!”
– As heard in the ASSE Service Center
“On the heart of the expo floor it’s like being at Magic Kingdom on the...”
– As heard in the ASSE Service Center
Safety 2011 Off to a Great Start
With a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Jim Cornelison, famed for bringing out wild cheering at Chicago Blackhawks games, ASSE’s Safety 2011 education program is underway. Cornelison also serenaded the audience with a special safety version of Thanks for the Memories.
ASSE also received a congratulatory message (via video) from Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, as well as...
