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Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
5:30pm

Cessna Citation Service Center Facility Tour

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Wichita Chapter Receives Shooting Star Chapter Award at Safety 2008 in Las Vegas!


In the photo (left to right) Holly Coleman, 2008-2009 Chapter Secretary; Leroy Burton, 2008-2009 President Elect; Jim Weaver Region V Vice President; Rich McDiffett, Delegate; Bob Buckingham, Chapter Member

ASSE/ACHMM Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Youthville

Youthville is one of the largest nonprofit, child welfare agencies in Kansas, specializing in foster care, adoption and counseling.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - 8:30am

Join ASSE and CHMM for Our Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament!

The Wichita Chapter of the American Society for Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Mid-Continent Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (ACHMM) invite you to join us for our charity golf tournament. You do not need to be a member of the ASSE or ACHMM chapter to play in the tournament.

First, second and third place teams will receive prizes as will those who have the longest drive, longest putt and are closest to the pin.

Location:

Willowbend Golf Course
8001 E. Mulberry Drive
Wichita, KS

Cost: $105 per person, which includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch, shirt, and refreshements.

Registration Deadline: August 8, 2008

Four person teams and single entries are welcome. If you aren't presently on a team, we'll place you on one.

DeMoss Named Safety Professional of the Year

The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Kansas-Wichita Chapter recently honored Alan DeMoss of iSi Environmental Services with the ASSE Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award for his commitment to the Chapter, safety in the workplace and the occupational safety, health and environmental profession. DeMoss received the award during the year-end chapter meeting on May 5, 2008.

See our News & Information page for more...

Chapter Officers for 2008-2009

The Chapter Annual Election of Officers was conducted during our May 5, 2008 meeting. we elected a Vice President/President-Elect and Secretary.

The new Officers are:

CAOHC Hearing Safety Noise Meter

Play around with the Noise Meter and hear the different sounds. The red bar below shows how long it takes before a particular sound level becomes dangerous to the human ear. For example, a chain saw has a sound level of about 110 dB. Without proper hearing protection, running a chain saw for only 2 minutes can become dangerous to your hearing!

For more information on standards for noise exposure, see Occupational Noise Exposure, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-126

The Importance of Planning Ahead...


This picture has circulated the internet for several years as the icon of stupidity and poor planning. I guess these guys aren't as foolish as everyone thought - so it seems....?