Columbia-Willamette Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers Next Membership Meeting Bosses Night Thursday February 9, 2012– 5:30 pm Hayden’s Lakefront Grill Tualatin, OR

CWC ASSE Officers PresidentJill President ElectLuke BettsCell: (503) Vice PresidentLeslie Kantor ext Secretary Judy TreasurePaula Jones House Delegate Michael Sorensen House DelegateAngie Hannan Delegate at Large Bill Delegate at Large David Past President Bruce Hollcroft nd Past President Lee Briney Membership ChairmanJamal AbuSneineh

Secretary Judy West Judy has been a member of the Columbia- Willamette Chapter for approximately 5 years. Her first roll in the chapter was as Delegate-at-Large, she was asked to take on the challenge as Website Coordinator for the chapter during this time. In addition to these responsibilities she added heading the Public Relations Committee. She’s always looking for member input so if you have any ideas or information for the website don’t hesitate to contact her. The chapter will be launching a new look for the website this year so be sure to head over to and check it out. This is her first time as secretary and looks forward to the challenge. If you are not receiving chapter s please let her know. One of the goals of the board this year is to improve chapter communication with members. Judy is employed with Clean Water Services in Washington County and works at the Durham Facility in Tigard. You can contact her at or by calling

Today’s Meeting 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Features Brandi Davis, OR-OSHA Today’s Meeting 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Features Brandi Davis, OR-OSHA “Safety Management Systems – a Process Safety Model” Presented by: Brandi Davis, Oregon OSHA

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ASSE-CWC Bosses Night Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders February 9, :30 – 7:30 How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results *Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It” Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

Columbia-Willamette Chapter of ASSE Membership Meeting DateTopicSpeakerLocation January 12, 2012 Lunch 11:30-1:30 “Safety Management Systems – a Process Safety Model” Brandi Davis, Oregon OSHA Hayden’s Lakeside Grill February 9, 2012 Dinner 5:30-7:30 Bosses Night "Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top" Anil Mathur – Alaska Tanker, and Robert Pater - Strategic Safety Assoc. Hayden’s Lakeside Grill March 8, 2011 Breakfast 7:00-9:00 Dan will be his usual exuberant self, inspiring whiling giving us a rousing good time. A great way to start your day!!! Dan Miller,Hayden's Lakefront Grill April 12, 2012 Lunch 11:30-1:30 Joint meeting with RIMS Leupold: A Safety Awareness Program Case Study Bill Kness, PE Blue Dot, Inc., Scott Gunderson, CSP, CHMM Tosoh Quartz Hayden’s Lakeside Grill

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Featured at todays meeting

CWC ASSE Committee Chair Finance ChairPaula Governmental AffairsBruce Poinsette Job PlacementBrian Clarke Public Relations /Marketing Chair Judy NAOSH ChairDave Scholarship ChairMelissa Community Service ChairLuke BettsCell: (503) Student Section ChairLonnie Awards ChairClark Election/Nomination ChairBruce Hollcroft Newsletter EditorIlla Book KeeperJen Dolan

ASSE-CWC Bosses Night Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders February 9, :30 – 7:30 How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results *Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It” Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

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ASSE KICKS OFF 10TH ANNUAL KIDS’ SAFETY-ON-THE-JOB POSTERCONTEST The 10th annual ASSE kids’ ‘safety-on-the-job’ poster contest for kids aged 5-14 is one way ASSE and its members work to educate the public on how to be safe at work and why. The contest kicks off Sunday, September 19, and runs through Valentine’s Day, February 14, To enter, a child must be sponsored by an ASSE member. In each age group there are first, second, third and fourth place winners. The first place winners will be featured on the annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week poster distributed to hundreds of thousands of businesses and people worldwide all aimed at raising awareness on how to be safe at work. All poster contestants receive a prize, plus they and their families are invited to attend the annual NAOSH kick-off and poster contest awards events in Washington, D.C., on May 1-2, Children in five age groups – 1) ages 5-6; 2) ages 7-8; 3) ages 9-10; 4) ages ; and 5) ages 13-14, are invited to create and submit posters no larger than 11 x 14 that best illustrate being safe at work. First place winner in each age group receives a $1,000 savings bond, Second place winner receives a $500 savings bond Third and Fourth place winners receive a $200 savings bond. The poster contest winners will be announced the first week of March. Pick Up Your Coloring Kit Today… see Luke Betts

Oregon Healthy Workforce Center One of 4 NIOSH Centers of Excellence Partnerships: CROET; PSU; OHSU Health Promotion; LERC; Center for Health Research Conduct integrated safety and health protection and health promotion interventions in partnering Oregon workplaces. institutes/croet/oregon-healthy-workforce- center/ Contact Dede Montgomery at for more info.

ASSE-CWC Bosses Night Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders February 9, :30 – 7:30 How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results *Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It” Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

House Delegate Michael Sorenson My name is Michael Sorensen. Currently, I am the Safety and Risk Officer for the City of Hillsboro. My main focus is working with all City departments with the implementation and maintenance of the City Safety and Loss Control Manual and training components. I also serve as a City Safety Officer in the Incident Command System during emergency situations that affect the city. I began my safety career in 2001 with a Masters Degree in Risk Control from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I have worked in several industries including beer brewing, window manufacturing, and ductile iron foundries.

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Students invited to enter safety video contest Highlight workplace safety and win cash “Speak Up!” from the director’s chair and promote young worker safety and health in a 45-second public service announcement. High school students across Oregon are invited to enter the third annual video contest. The top three entries will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500 and will earn a matching amount for their school. The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]), Oregon OSHA, SAIF Corporation, American Society of Safety Engineers, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET), and the DHS-Public Health Division are sponsoring the contest. The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young people, with the overall theme of “Save a Friend. Work Safe.” Specific video guidelines are outlined in the contest rules. Students are encouraged to use humor, get creative, and use the message “Speak Up!” while emphasizing ways to protect themselves at work. Submissions will be judged on the following: A teen worker health and safety message based on the concept of “Speak Up!” as the main focus of the video (See rules for more specific details) Creativity and originality Overall production value (video and audio quality) Youth appeal The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1, Contest winners will be unveiled at a screening event to be announced in the spring, and winning entries will be posted on YouTube. For detailed contest information including contest tips, rules, and entry forms, go to

2011 Oregon Safety Professional Worksite Grant This $2000 grant supports projects or activities that will improve workplace health and safety programs for Oregon workers. Grant Requirements: 1) may be new or an extension of an existing activity or program; 2) must focus on an Oregon workplace; 3) must include a credible project evaluation; 4) must be innovative; and 5) must have the potential to be implemented in other workplaces and industries. Details and application at: institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm. institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing. Applications are due by June 30 th, If you have questions with the application process, please send an to and request assistance.

ASSE-CWC Bosses Night Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders February 9, :30 – 7:30 How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results *Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It” Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

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