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News & Information
Call for Speakers ASSE Leadership Conference in October 2008
Call for Keynote Speakers
ASSE invites those interested in presenting as a keynote speaker
at its 2008 Leadership Conference to submit a proposal for review
by the 2008 Leadership Conference Task Force. This conference provides ASSE Chapter Officers, Practice
Specialty Leaders, Society Committee Chairs, Region/Area Leadership personnel
and active Society and Chapter members instruction in the requirements and
methods of leading a successful Society through chapters, Practice Specialties,
Regions, Areas and committees.
Call for Workshop Speakers
ASSE invites those interested in presenting at its 2008 Leadership
Conference to submit a proposal for review by the 2008
Leadership Conference Task Force. This conference provides
ASSE Chapter Officers, Practice Specialty Leaders, Society
Committee Chairs, Region/Area Leadership personnel and active
Society and Chapter members instruction in the requirements and
methods of leading a successful Society through chapters,
Practice Specialties, Regions, Areas and committees.
Call for Speakers & Ideas for ASSE Construction Safety Symposium
The American Society of Safety Engineers is currently planning its next symposium to be held November 20-21, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ. We welcome your proposal to speak or idea for a topic you would like to have presented at this event. All proposals or ideas must be submitted by April 24, 2008.
Presenters will be encouraged to develop and deliver their session in an approach that is experiential for attendees. The members of the Construction Safety Symposium Task Force would appreciate the opportunity to review your ideas and/or a proposal for a presentation at this program. You are welcome to submit an idea for a presentation on this topic or refer a speaker if you are not interested in presenting at the symposium.
To submit a proposal to present a one-hour concurrent session at the symposium, please access the link to the application form or you may send a short written description of the idea, along with your complete contact information (include a day-time phone number). If suggesting a speaker other than yourself, please include contact information for the proposed speaker. All proposals or ideas must be submitted by April 24, 2008.
The members of the Symposium Task Force will review all proposals. You will be advised whether or not your proposal was selected for the symposium by June 1, 2008.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
North Carolina Nanotechnology Safety & Response Seminar
April 14, 2008 - 8am-2pm - Dennis Wicker Civic Center
Hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committees of Lee, Wake and Guilford Counties.
Nanotech materials pose interesting hazards that are known, and likely a great number that are still unknown as well. Thank you again for joining us to learn from our knowledgeable speakers on how to maintain the safety of yourself, your coworkers, and the general public.
For more information, see the attached Seminar Flyer.
- Seminar Flyer (doc)
78th Annual North Carolina Statewide Safety Conference
May 13-16, 2008 - Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
For addition information on the conference, contact the Industrial Commission Safety Education Section by phone at (919) 807-2603 or by email at safetyic@ind.commerce.state.nc.us.
Safety 2008 Professional Development Conference
June 9-12, 2008 - Las Vegas Convention Center; Las Vegas, NV
Safety 2008 is the premier professional development event year after year for Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) professionals. It features the most extensive educational and networking opportunities offered to the profession. More than 200 sessions will offer you a wealth of information where you will learn from the successes of other organizations, understand the latest safety methodologies, and take away examples and strategies to use in your everyday workplace that will benefit your career and organization. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned executive, Safety 2008 has something for everyone!
2008 ASSE Region VI Professional Development Conference
September 15-19, 2008 - Myrtle Beach, SC
See the ASSE Region VI website for more information on the Conference, including how to recieve a FREE pass to the PDC!