SUMMER BREAK Next Membership Meeting 24 September 2008 Please See the Membership Notice Below |
| Cape Canaveral Chapter Officers are: Marty Berry President Gary Thigpin Vice-President George Cole Secretary Steve Phillips Treasurer Tom Griffin Delegate |
| Recruit NOW, Get Paid NOW! An added incentive in addition to the chance to win the prizes below, for every 5 members you sponsor you'll earn $25 cash (up to $100 maximum per year). |
| Make plans to get involved for 2009 Remember and plan early for North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May, 2009 And Don't Forget Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day will be held Wednesday during NAOSH Week. Learn More |
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| NEXT MEETING 5:30 PM Sept. 24, 2008 More About the Speaker, Click On the Link Below to Reserve Your Place |
| Cape Canaveral Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Meeting & Dinner |
| Last Update: March 11, 2008 |
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| Come Join Your ASSE/Cape Canaveral Chapter Officers & Fellow Members at the next Membership Meeting |
NEW SAFETY JOB OPPORTUNITY Click on Jobs Bob Calhoun's farewell message Bob is a true professional and was an active member of our chapter, and was always willing to serve. Thank You Bob, you will be missed |
SAFETY 2009 - Professional Development Conference & Expo June , 2009 - San Antonio, Texas Details forthcoming. |
ASSE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
Florida Governor Signs ASSE's Public
Sector Safety & Health Coverage Task
Force Bill
Thanks to the efforts of ASSE's
members in Florida and support from
national ASSE, Florida now has a task
force to issue "recommendations
regarding innovative ways in which the
state may effectively ensure all" state,
county and municipal workers have
federal-level occupational safety and
health protections.
As described in ASSE's press release,
Governor Crist signed the bill on
Thursday, June 12, and marks a
significant advancement of this issue
that has long been at the top of ASSE's
government affairs agenda. The law
gives the Florida Governor, Senate
President and Speaker of the House of
Representatives each the opportunity
to appoint five members to the task
force from a variety of interests,
including safety, health and
environmental professionals, business
organizations, state government,
academia and related organizations.
The task force is to report back to the
Governor and the legislature by
January 1, 2009.
• ASSE Press Release: Florida
Governor Signs American Society of
Safety Engineers' Public Sector Safety
& Health Coverage Task Force Bill
Click on link for more info.
Florida Governor Signs ASSE's Public
Sector Safety & Health Coverage Task
Force Bill
Thanks to the efforts of ASSE's
members in Florida and support from
national ASSE, Florida now has a task
force to issue "recommendations
regarding innovative ways in which the
state may effectively ensure all" state,
county and municipal workers have
federal-level occupational safety and
health protections.
As described in ASSE's press release,
Governor Crist signed the bill on
Thursday, June 12, and marks a
significant advancement of this issue
that has long been at the top of ASSE's
government affairs agenda. The law
gives the Florida Governor, Senate
President and Speaker of the House of
Representatives each the opportunity
to appoint five members to the task
force from a variety of interests,
including safety, health and
environmental professionals, business
organizations, state government,
academia and related organizations.
The task force is to report back to the
Governor and the legislature by
January 1, 2009.
• ASSE Press Release: Florida
Governor Signs American Society of
Safety Engineers' Public Sector Safety
& Health Coverage Task Force Bill
Click on link for more info.
----------------MEMBERSHIP NOTICE---------------------
To avoid paying a fee after 1 July 2008 to reclassify, go
to asse.org, Membership, Reclass and fill out the
Reclassification form.
HOD Votes to Change Criteria for Professional Membership
At the recent House of Delegates Meeting delegates voted
to approve a change to the criteria to become a
professional member of ASSE. The new criteria will go into
effect on July 1, 2008, for those members residing within
the U.S., and July 1, 2009, for those members residing
outside of the U.S.
To give current members time to adjust to this change,
ASSE is waiving the reclassification fee for a short term.
Members can reclassify at no cost through an online form.
The new criteria to qualify for professional membership
are as follows:
1. Shall be a certified safety professional (CSP) or
certified industrial hygienist (CIH) in good standing with
the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or American
Board of Industrial Hygiene, respectively, or
2. Shall hold an accredited certification from a body
recognized by the Admissions Committee, hold a
baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited
college or university and shall have a minimum of 5 years
in the aggregate professional safety, health and
environmental experience, or
3. Shall be registered or licensed by a state agency as
a professional engineer (P.E.), hold a baccalaureate or
higher degree from an accredited college or university
and shall have a minimum of 5 years in the aggregate
professional safety, health and environmental experience,
or
4. Shall hold a doctorate level degree from an
accredited college or university in a safety, health and
environmental field recognized by the Admissions
Committee and shall have a minimum of 5 years in the
aggregate professional safety, health and environmental
experience.
Thus, to obtain professional member status with ASSE,
members must have one of the following certifications:
• CSP
• CIH
OR, one of the following certifications/licenses, along with
a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of SH&E experience:
• P.E.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA)
• Chartered Member-IOSH (CMIOSH)
• Chartered Fellow-IOSH (CFIOSH)
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
OR must have a doctorate level degree in an SH&E field
and 5 years of SH&E experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What has changed?
A: Previously, those members with a bachelor’s degree
and 10 years’ SH&E experience, or those with a CSP or CIH
in good standing, were allowed professional membership
status in the Society. The new criteria requires a credential
from the approved list, a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’
experience in SH&E; or a doctorate-level degree in an
SH&E field and 5 years’ SH&E experience.
Q: How does the change to the criteria to become a
professional member affect those who are currently
classified as professional members?
A: Members who are currently classified as a professional
member will not be affected by this change. Once you are
classified as a professional member, your classification will
not change as long as you continue to meet the
requirements (for example, keep your CSP in good
standing with BCSP).
Q: How can I reclassify?
A: One of two ways:
• Through the online form. The site will allow no-cost
reclassification between now and June 30, 2008.
• Through the membership application via fax or mail.
The back page of the application has a "reclassification"
option. Complete the Work/Educational History and the
Occupational Experience sections. Again, the cost will be
waived through June 30, 2008.
Q: If I reclassify to professional member now without a
certification, what will happen on July 1, 2008?
A: All members who reclassify to professional member
before July 1, 2008, will keep their level of membership at
that time (if this includes a certification, it must also be in
good standing). All members who join or reclassify after
that point will need to meet the new requirements.
Q: I reside outside of the U.S. and have a hard time
accessing certification programs. How does this apply to
me?
A: For members residing outside of the U.S., the change
will not take effect until July 1, 2009. This will provide an
additional year to acclimate to the new criteria.
Q: I hold a certification outside of the list currently
recognized by ASSE. Can this certification be considered
to be recognized for professional membership?
A: The ASSE Admissions Committee is continually
reviewing credentials for consideration for Professional
Membership. If you would like a credential to be
considered, please submit it to Dave Wagner, Manager,
Membership Development.
Q: If I do not reclassify, how does this impact me as a
safety professional and ASSE member?
A: Professional membership is a mark of distinction in
ASSE and the profession. In addition to this recognition,
there exist requirements for holding office in the Society
that require professional membership (e.g., Board of
Directors, practice specialty administrators, etc.).
Q: If I am not a professional member, can I still serve as a
chapter president?
A: Yes, chapter presidents must be classified as either a
member or a professional member of the Society.
Have other questions or want further clarification? Contact
Dave Wagner, Manager, Membership Development.
To avoid paying a fee after 1 July 2008 to reclassify, go
to asse.org, Membership, Reclass and fill out the
Reclassification form.
HOD Votes to Change Criteria for Professional Membership
At the recent House of Delegates Meeting delegates voted
to approve a change to the criteria to become a
professional member of ASSE. The new criteria will go into
effect on July 1, 2008, for those members residing within
the U.S., and July 1, 2009, for those members residing
outside of the U.S.
To give current members time to adjust to this change,
ASSE is waiving the reclassification fee for a short term.
Members can reclassify at no cost through an online form.
The new criteria to qualify for professional membership
are as follows:
1. Shall be a certified safety professional (CSP) or
certified industrial hygienist (CIH) in good standing with
the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or American
Board of Industrial Hygiene, respectively, or
2. Shall hold an accredited certification from a body
recognized by the Admissions Committee, hold a
baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited
college or university and shall have a minimum of 5 years
in the aggregate professional safety, health and
environmental experience, or
3. Shall be registered or licensed by a state agency as
a professional engineer (P.E.), hold a baccalaureate or
higher degree from an accredited college or university
and shall have a minimum of 5 years in the aggregate
professional safety, health and environmental experience,
or
4. Shall hold a doctorate level degree from an
accredited college or university in a safety, health and
environmental field recognized by the Admissions
Committee and shall have a minimum of 5 years in the
aggregate professional safety, health and environmental
experience.
Thus, to obtain professional member status with ASSE,
members must have one of the following certifications:
• CSP
• CIH
OR, one of the following certifications/licenses, along with
a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of SH&E experience:
• P.E.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA)
• Chartered Member-IOSH (CMIOSH)
• Chartered Fellow-IOSH (CFIOSH)
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
OR must have a doctorate level degree in an SH&E field
and 5 years of SH&E experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What has changed?
A: Previously, those members with a bachelor’s degree
and 10 years’ SH&E experience, or those with a CSP or CIH
in good standing, were allowed professional membership
status in the Society. The new criteria requires a credential
from the approved list, a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’
experience in SH&E; or a doctorate-level degree in an
SH&E field and 5 years’ SH&E experience.
Q: How does the change to the criteria to become a
professional member affect those who are currently
classified as professional members?
A: Members who are currently classified as a professional
member will not be affected by this change. Once you are
classified as a professional member, your classification will
not change as long as you continue to meet the
requirements (for example, keep your CSP in good
standing with BCSP).
Q: How can I reclassify?
A: One of two ways:
• Through the online form. The site will allow no-cost
reclassification between now and June 30, 2008.
• Through the membership application via fax or mail.
The back page of the application has a "reclassification"
option. Complete the Work/Educational History and the
Occupational Experience sections. Again, the cost will be
waived through June 30, 2008.
Q: If I reclassify to professional member now without a
certification, what will happen on July 1, 2008?
A: All members who reclassify to professional member
before July 1, 2008, will keep their level of membership at
that time (if this includes a certification, it must also be in
good standing). All members who join or reclassify after
that point will need to meet the new requirements.
Q: I reside outside of the U.S. and have a hard time
accessing certification programs. How does this apply to
me?
A: For members residing outside of the U.S., the change
will not take effect until July 1, 2009. This will provide an
additional year to acclimate to the new criteria.
Q: I hold a certification outside of the list currently
recognized by ASSE. Can this certification be considered
to be recognized for professional membership?
A: The ASSE Admissions Committee is continually
reviewing credentials for consideration for Professional
Membership. If you would like a credential to be
considered, please submit it to Dave Wagner, Manager,
Membership Development.
Q: If I do not reclassify, how does this impact me as a
safety professional and ASSE member?
A: Professional membership is a mark of distinction in
ASSE and the profession. In addition to this recognition,
there exist requirements for holding office in the Society
that require professional membership (e.g., Board of
Directors, practice specialty administrators, etc.).
Q: If I am not a professional member, can I still serve as a
chapter president?
A: Yes, chapter presidents must be classified as either a
member or a professional member of the Society.
Have other questions or want further clarification? Contact
Dave Wagner, Manager, Membership Development.