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Region VI PDC Pre-Conference Sessions

This year’s Region VI – American Society of Safety Professionals PDC pre-conference session schedule is here ??

? ? 2.9 CEUs total available ??

Learn more about each session, the speakers and register all at regionsixpdc.com

Act quick before rates go up! money

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Pre-Conference Session Schedule
Monday September 18th, 2024

4 Ways to Build Relationships and Strengthen Your Safety Culture
by: Daniel Rhatigan, CPP, GSP Bryan Shults Danielle Hoffman Jim Glavin Carrie Barnett Emily Schultz

Leading with C.A.R.E. Tactics
by: Joshua Russell, CSP

Manual Materials Handling: Risk Assessment and Solutions
by: Heather White, MIE, CPE, ASP

Case Study: Telematics and How It Improved Our Driver Safety Program
by: Elizabeth Barnette, CSP, ASP, SMS Dallas Owens, CAFM

Vital Cog = Suicide Prevention In The Workplace
by: Sonya Bohmann

New Meausres of Safety Performance
by: Paul Esposito

Ethics for the OSH Professional
by: Bob Emery

Safety Professional’s Role in Acts of Workplace Violence
by: Scott Kalis

Electrical Safety Awareness
by: Christopher Hughes MSc,GSP, CHST, STS

Congratulations to Daniel Ashworth

Congratulations to our newly elected Region VI Vice President Daniel Ashworth! ???

Thank you to all who participated in this most recent American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) society leadership elections. Thank you to Michael Wolf, CSP, BA of whom Daniel succeeds for his work and dedication to the Region as RVP for the last 3 years.

Read the full list of 2024 Society Election Results here: https://lnkd.in/gzkxATfX

Join us in welcoming Daniel to his new RVP position and thanking Mike for his service!

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Registration Open ??

Registration for the 2024 Region VI PDC is now open!

The 2024 Region VI PDC on September 18-20 at the Marriott Virginia Beach Ocean Front Hotel located at 4201 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach, VA.

For complete details and to register online visit www.RegionSixPdc.com.

This Annual Conference provides one of the most sought-after events in the region for attendees to learn the profession’s best practices focusing on Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Issues. The Conference is attended by over 300+ attendees annually and features an Exhibit Hall of over 35+ Sponsors and Exhibitors.  

If you have any questions, please e-mail safety@regionsixpdc.com or call Erika May at 661-472-6591.

Crushing attendance records!

We just reached over 300+ attendees for the PDC next month ?????

We are crushing attendance registration from last year already and we have a whole month to go!

You are not going to want to miss this year.  You still have time to register!  Hotels are filling up fast so get registered while you can: https://lnkd.in/gRsemC4g

Need some help convincing the boss? Here’s a resource that may help you: https://lnkd.in/ehvYHAe5

Congratulations to Elizabeth Barnette – newly elected Northern Area Director

Please join us in welcoming our new Region VI ASSP Northern Area Director: Elizabeth Barnette, CSP, ASP, SMS ??

Congratulations to you and thank you to Elizabeth for your continued leadership with American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Region VI – American Society of Safety Professionals

Elizabeth has been in the EHS field for over 20 years, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University. She holds the designations of CSP, ASP, and SMS from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. An active member of ASSP, Elizabeth and has served in numerous positions in Leadership, including Chapter President, Region VI PDC Planning Committee, and is currently the Advisory Group representative for her Chapter.

Elizabeth has received numerous awards including the 2012-2013 and 2019 Greater Tidewater Chapter Safety Professional of the Year, the 2013 Significant Contributor Award for the Health and Wellness Branch and was the 2013-14 Region VI Safety Professional of the Year. She is also an active representative of the Associated Builders and Contractors – Hampton Roads chapter as a member and Chair of the Safety Committee as well as a member of the Virginia BUILT council.

On the importance of her new role with ASSP, Elizabeth stated,

“[The safety] profession continues to evolve in a rapidly changing world. As it does, we must remain vigilant in the pursuit of continuing education. ASSP has been a constant contributor to the success of safety professionals all over the world as we work to protect the people that we serve…Many in our field are nearing retirement age, and it is critical to the future that we attract, educate, and mentor new safety professionals to continue the good work that has been done and face the challenges that lie ahead.”

Elizabeth replaces Daniel Ashworth from his latest term with the Region and we want to thank Daniel for his time, leadership, commitment and all he did to help advance the Northern Area Region!

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