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ASSE is a global association providing professional development and representation for those engaged in the practice of safety, health and the environment and those providing services to the private and public sectors to protect people, property and the environment.

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Greater Chicago Chapter Outreach Program

The Greater Chicago Chapter Outreach Program is a great opportunity to share your knowledge with students of high school age within an area of your choosing. The program target students who will either be going out into the work world to provide them with the knowledge of better to keep themselves safe within their workplace. The program will also highlight the benefits of a high school student pursuing a career in safety.

For more information contact Neil Silins at neil.silins@emsenviro.com.

Upcoming ASSE Webinars

See the ASSE Virtual Classroom website for more information about ASSE Webinars.

Techniques for Hazard Recognition for the Field Employee
February 12, 2010 - 11am-12:30pm CST

Prevention Through Design: Guidelines for Addressing Occupational Risks in Design and Redesign Processes
February 17, 2010 - 11am-12:30pm CST

Mental Strategies and Skills for Soft Tissue Safety
February 24, 2010 - 11am-12:30pm CST

Ten Characteristics that Distinguish Great Safety Organizations: What Leaders Do to Make Them Real
March 3, 2010 - 11am-12:30pm CST

The Aging Workforce: Secondary Ergonomics Risk Factors & Solutions
March 24, 2010 - 11am-12:30pm CST

Continuing Education Opportunities at Lorman Education Services

Celebrating 20 years of training! Our research team works tirelessly to identify topics that will affect you. We recruit only the best & brightest local and national expert faculty. We satisfy the needs of thousands of credit agencies, including CPE/NASBA, CLE & HRCI. Why do we work so hard? Your success is our success.

See www.lorman.com for more information on specific courses offered.

Greater Chicago Chapter Outstanding Member Award

The Greater Chicago Chapter wants to recognize those persons within the Greater Chicago Chapter who have taken an extra initiative to become involved in Chapter activities. Nominating criteria is necessary in order to be consistent in awarding those persons who are deserving of recognition. Awards will be presented to Members at the last Chapter Year meeting held in June for nominations accepted during the previous Chapter year.

The Award honors outstanding contributions that have promoted the Greater Chicago Chapter and ASSE, demonstrated leadership and excellence in the safety field, in either a paid or unpaid capacity. Candidates - whose effectiveness and purpose have improved Chapter activities - will be considered. For example, they may have identified needs for change and found innovative solutions in improving meeting attendance, improving communication, tracking finances, etc.

Up to Five awards may be given annually to candidates chosen from within the Greater Chicago Chapter.

Nomination Procedure

Any Greater Chicago Chapter Member may submit nominations for the Chapter Outstanding Member Award. Candidates for the Chapter Outstanding Member Award must be ASSE Members in good standing. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must have been active within the Greater Chicago Chapter for a minimum of 1 year. In order for the candidate to be considered, include the following information:

Nominations should be submitted no later than May 1, 2010 to Al Borzych by email at aborzych@wowway.com or by phone at (847) 468-0325.