South Texas Chapter Meetings

The South Texas Chapter currently meets the third Monday of each month at:

SWRI Cafeteria
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, Texas 78238
Phone (210) 684-5111

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Currently there is no need to RSVP. The Cafeteria accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. Please check the current newsletter for topic of discussion.

The following is our current luncheon agenda:

• 11:00-11:30 Registration / Mixer / Open Meeting / Lunch
• 11:30-11:45 Chapter Roundtable Discussion
• 11:45-12:00 Chapter Business / Announcements
• 12:00-12:50 Speaker Introductions / Technical Session / Q&A

All meeting and event information is posted under the Photos area. Once you are there you can click on the event item.

• Contact Person for Questions: Brian Weatherly, MBA, CSP; 210-336-4924

UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS

December 2009 Chapter Meeting

Friday, December 11, 2009 - 6:00pm - Barn Door Restaurant

Golden Principle #1: It Doesn't Matter How Much You Care for Someone, It Takes Time for Your Care to be Trusted
Presentation by Dr. Andy Neillie, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional)

We rescued Redford from a horrible situation when he, along with 65 other Golden Retrievers, was rescued from a puppy mill in the fall of 2004. When he came to our home, he had much to learn about relationships and trust. And so did we. Since Redford joined our family, we’ve come to realize several profound relationship principles. “Golden Principle #1: It doesn’t matter how much you care for someone, it takes time for your care to be trusted” is an uplifting keynote presentation for your participants about the importance of earning the right to be heard.

Dr. Andy Neillie's take on the importance of building trust as a leader has made him a requested authority on leadership effectiveness. Through keynote speeches and leadership workshops, he invests increased effectiveness into leaders for organizations worldwide. In addition to his speaking work, Andy is also the author of The Golden Principles: Life and Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog.

In addition to his leadership speaking and writing, Dr. Andy Neillie is a Senior Training Consultant with Richardson, where he has served since the late 1990s. Richardson is a leading international sales training and consulting firm working with Fortune 500 and Global 1000 businesses. At Richardson, Andy has worked with multinational corporations such as Cisco Systems, Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, PG&E, PwC, Shell Oil and Sports Illustrated.

Andy earned his doctorate in 2003, and his dissertation studies enabled him to read deeply and interview key leaders on the importance of personal trust and leadership effectiveness. Additionally, Andy was recently awarded the National Speakers Association’s Certified Speaking Professional designation, which is the NSA’s highest recognition of speaking and communication excellence.

To learn more about Andy’s leadership insights or contact him about an upcoming conference or meeting, please email him at andy@andyneillie.com and visit his website at www.deepintheheart.org and/or www.andyneillie.com.

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• Speaker Flyer (pdf)

Location:

Barn Door Restaurant
8400 N. New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209

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Please fill out the attached form and return it to Brian Weatherly by email at brian.weatherly@rscrental.com or by fax at (888) 720-9010 if you plan on attending the meeting.

• RSVP Form (pdf)

PAST CHAPTER MEETINGS

October 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Getting More from Your ASSE Membership
Presentation by Brian A. Weatherly, MBA, CSP, Current South Texas Chapter President

Knowing how to tap into the South Texas Chapters knowledge base. Awareness of the programs available to members to assist them with best practice, compliance, professional development, training, communication and effective leadership methods. Understand how they can assist the chapter in filling much needed roles and responsibilities to create a sustainable chapter for the future.

November 2009 Chapter Meeting

Exact Date TBA - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Sell Yourself: Your Professonal Resume
Presentaiton by Susan D’Ambrosio, M.Ed.

In our current economy knowing how to market and sell yourself is paramount to achieve the competive edge and land the job you are going after. Come and see techniques on how to win with your resume and the updates to make yours stand out. Participants will be able to express the advantages of clearly stated personal information verbally and in print in a manner that promotes the recipients acknowledgement and interests. Awareness of the background summary and its purpose from the career development standpoint and knowing how the use of verbs reflect your skills & background summaries are key in career development process. Understanding SITUATION- ACTION-RESULTS statements (SARs) and more. Looking for a job - updating your information - this is for you.

Mrs D’Ambrosio has served as a Navy Corpsman, teacher and educator. She worked as assistant HRD manager, training employees, trainers, administrators, and managers in over 15 subjects at the San Antonio State School and where she also served as an Additional Duty Safety Officertrained by the TNRCC. She had translated these experiences into careermanagement and career development coach with Career Development Consultants, dba Fairchild Barclay / Venturion. . Today, she is the editor of the San Antonio Transportation Ass’n. Newsletter. Susan is a past member of ASTD and the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association. She presents programs of historic interest to local chapters of patriotic organizations.

She has earned a Masters in Education, M.Ed, University of Hawaii in Educational Communications and Technology, and earned her B.S. in Education from Eastern Connecticut State University.

September 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Respiratory Protection Program
Presentation by Michael J. Mader, CIH; San Antonio Water System

Participants will review working conditions which have the potential to expose workers to airborne contaminants which may significantly affect the workers’ health. They will discuss possible methods to assess working conditions, and various methods to control the airborne hazards. Then, participants will be provided information on all of the required elements of an OSHA-compliant respiratory protection program, and discuss how to achieve all of those elements. The event will conclude with a demonstration of fit-testing one of the participants in a full-face respirator.

Michael J. Mader is a Certified Industrial Hygienist who is currently working in the Safety & Environmental Health Department of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), with primary responsibilities of overseeing the safety program at three waste-water treatment plants and one potable-water treatment plant. He is also the company’s subject matter expert on HazMat Emergency Response and Respiratory Protection, and teaches safety courses on those topics to employees. Prior to working for SAWS, Mr. Mader was an active duty Bioenvironmental Engineering officer for the U.S. Air Force (retired in 2005), and an industrial hygiene consultant for NORTECH, an Alaskan environmental engineering firm. Mr. Mader has over 10 years of experience managing programs in respiratory protection, hazardous materials, airborne hazard assessments, and radiation safety. Mr. Mader has taught college level classes in Physics and Chemistry, and is currently a part-time adjunct instructor of Chemistry at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio.

July 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Proper Body Mechanics and the Industrial Athlete
Forrest Richardson, CSP, Safety Division Director, FIT for Work, LLC

Participants will learn to integrate early intervention ergonomic safety practices utilizing industry proven methods and best practices.

Participants will examine and evaluate site, equipment and task specific hazards of their relevant material handling processes to help them prioritize abatement action plans. Finally, participants will review the Physical Demands Analysis methodology and it’s positive affects on the Human Resource and Environmental Health and Safety management system.

Objectives:

• Understand the general hazards of material handling and the Industrial Athelete.
• Gain a greater awareness about extreme postures and their affects on the human body.
• Be able to recite common sense abatements that reduce risk and increase production.
• Gain a better understanding on Physical Demands Analysis and it’s use in conjunction with Post Offer Testing and Return to Work Programs.

Forrest Richardson is a business and safety professional who is committed to understanding and assisting the business community by providing comprehensive, cost-effective employee training and education. Forrest is a dynamic and energetic speaker, trainer and facilitator. He has been a guest speaker for local industry associations and has facilitated hundreds of sessions across many different industries.

Forrest proudly served in the United States Army and currently serves as the Safety Division Director for Fit For Work providing safety and health consultative services to our clients. Forrest holds the Certified Safety Professionals Certification and brings over 17 years of management and leadership experience. From small businesses to large corporations, he understands the real world demand for value.

Forrest earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has received training through the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Institute. He is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers of the South Texas Chapter.

June 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, June 15, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Hearing Conservation
Presentation by Dr. John Elmore, AuD, MBA with Precision Hearing

Come hear the requirements and best practices from one of the best in the business, if not the best. If you are a responsible for EH&S you should be at this presentation.

Dr. John Elmore, AuD, MBA, is a board-certified audiologist. He has over 38 years experience in hearing conservation, clinical Audiology, research and development, workers’ compensation, and occupational and environmental health. After establishing a consulting practice in 1996, Precision Hearing has steadily grown to become one of the most successful and widely respected practices of its kind in the nation. Outstanding service and products are now being provided to numerous clients coast to coast in such fields as manufacturing and mining. The Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) has frequently ranked Precision Hearing’s certification training as the number one most frequently attended course in the nation.

May 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Constructing a Confined Space or Industrial Rescue team
Presentation by John Green, Founder and Owner of Texas Rope Rescue.

Identify the fundamental requirements necessitating onsite rescue teams. Be able to clarify the equipment and training needs for onsite rescue teams. Identify internal and external resources for onsite rescue team development and implementation.

Texas Rope Rescue offers classes in Confined Space, Industrial Rescue, Rope Rescue, Over-the-Wall, Tower Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Basic Fire, Compliance in OSHA, MSHA, and NFPA, and more. Texas Rope Rescue has been in business for over 10 years and serves clients all over the United States. Owner and instructor, John Green, has been teaching Confined Space and Industrial Rescue training as well as other aspects of rescue training for 18 years. He has been a professional firefighter and EMT for the City of Austin for 22 years, has been on the Technical Rescue Team for 13 years, and currently is one of the lead instructors for that team. He has performed rescues operations with numerous agencies such as USAR, NCRC, sheriff departments, and private industries, and has consulted on operations all over the world. These experiences with real-life rescues are reflected in his teaching style and class scenarios.

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Seminar

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - San Antonio, Texas

Planning an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis at your facility can be an overwhelming process. There are many sources out there providing information about arc flash hazards, but none designed specifically for the person responsible for the administration of the analysis. This seminar will enable you to produce a comprehensive scope of work, recognize quality and warning signs during the bidding process, smoothly prepare your facility for the analysis and understand what to do when it is done. This 4-hour seminar will be presented at various locations across the nation, in addition to our Learning Centers.

You Will Learn

• The causes, characteristics and effects of arc flash hazards
• OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC and IEEE requirements
• Why you need an arc flash hazard analysis
• The importance of equipment labeling and PPE selection
• The analysis process
• Common mistakes and misconceptions
• How to prepare your staff and facility
• What should be included in your scope of work
• How to realize the full benefits of your analysis
• The importance of training your staff and evaluation safety procedures

You Will Receive

• The Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Seminar Guide
• 2009 NFPA 70E Standard
• A customizable Microsoft Word Request for Proposal

This seminar is intended for electrical engineers, plant supervisors, maintenance professionals, safety managers and electricians who are responsible for administrating the arc flash hazard analysis at their facility. This seminar is a joint venture between AVO Training Institute and Cementex and will include experienced speakers from both.

AVO Training Institute, Inc. is the world's No. 1 choice for electrical maintenance and safety training, electrical engineering studies, and electrical safety solutions.

Our diverse range of industry experience encompasses energy, transportation, manufacturing, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. No matter how challenging a job or how isolated its location, chances are AVO can handle it. That's because we bring an unique combination of knowledge, skill, experience, and customer commitment to every project.

As one of the oldest electrical training schools in the United States, AVO has been in the forefront of electrical safety for more than 45 years. What began as a support division for parent company, Megger® (formerly known as Multi-Amp) in 1963, has grown into a independent corporation with a strong vision for improving electrical safety and reliability around the world.

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April 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

EH&S Campaign Planning
Presentation by Frank Coletta, Manager, EH&S Projects, Tesoro

Know the four fundamental elements of effective campaigns. Clarify objectives and effectively organize the planning process. Properly manage, communicate and implement an Environmental Health and Safety campaign process.

Frank Coletta has practiced safety and health for 16 years in the railroad, and oil refining and marketing industries. Frank is a Certified Safety Professional and Certified Business Continuity Professional. He earned a BA in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University. Frank has been with Tesoro Corporation for eleven years and is currently the EH&S Projects Manager at the Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio. He has developed and implemented numerous EH&S emphasis campaigns during his career.

March 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2009 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Distracted Driving: The Choice of Inattention
Presentation by Brian Weatherly, MBA, CSP

Texting, GPS devices and cell phones all are part of today's roadway - from the professional to the new driver. What are the obstacles businesses face as they deal with new technology on the roadway. This gripping session will discuss the newest trends as well as trends that challenge employee and family safety on the roadway.

A demonstrated professional leading change and solving problems. Brian served with a Fortune 500 organization for over ten years, successfully increasing responsibilities in three different operation centers. Successfully operated his own business, transitioned back to help build a national consulting firm, successfully ran another practice. Now is a Region Director of Safety at RSC Equipment Rental. Helping to lead a Region of over 60 locations, working with leadership continuing to add value to a great organization concerning safety and environmental challenges. He is also Vice President of the South Texas Chapter of the ASSE.

February 2009 Chapter Meeting

Topic and Guest Speaker TBA

January 2009 Chapter Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 11:00am - SWRI Library 4th Floor Conference Room

TapRooT Root Cause Analysis System
Guest speaker to be announced

December 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Three Steps That Can Turn Anyone Into a Excellent Communicator
Presentation by Dr. Fred Lybrand: Published Author, Speaker, Consultant and Leader

No matter what you do, communication is vital! In an age of stiff competition, it is easy to see that those who convincingly get their point across will succeed the most. There are three strategic things necessary to succeed in all communication; neglect these and your failure is almost guaranteed.

Fred’s interest in communication, teamwork, and individual giftedness has led him into human resource consulting with a variety of companies and firms. Fred is fantastic and you will be glad you came.

November 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, November 17, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

All Threat Corporate Emergency Preparedness
Presentation by Chief Hank Austin, CSP, MS

Hank has been involved in firefighting, emergency response and rescue operations since 1974 when he began service as a volunteer firefighter. In 1982 Hank attained the rank of Fire Chief and Emergency Manager for the City of Shavano Park (held for 10 years). During this time Hank attended the Texas A&M Haz Mat Response School, many advanced firefighting schools, was certified as an EMT, attended the UTHealth Science Center Swift Water and High Angle Rescue School and became an instructor at the annual Texas A&M Municipal Fire School.

In 1988 Hank went to work at USAA becoming the Safety/Environmental Affairs Manager. While there, he implimented company wide evacuation drills, wrote the first all encompassing emergency response plans and started the USAA Emergency Response Team. This team became proficient in specialized interior structural frefighting, confined space and high angle rescue and nuclear, chemical and biological response. In the wake of over 100 "suspicious powder" responses protecting the company fom potential agents in the mail, Hank became an inventor on U.S. patent #7,170,023 B1 System and Method for Processing Mail for technology developed to protect the mail operations of this Fortune 200 company. Hank is a Certified Safety Professional and holds a Master of Science in Safety Engineering from Texas A&M University. Hank is a member of Texas Task Force 1 - FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team having held the positions of Task Force Leader and Safety Officer and is currently Vice President of N.L. Austin & Associates, Inc. Safety Consultants.

October 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

High-Intensity Communication Skills
Presentation by Randy Dickson

The past two decades have brought an unprecedented degree of change to our culture, our society and to our workforce. The way we interact with others—both personally and professionally—has changed as well. Toss in an increased measure of intensity or emotion, and the interaction may evolve into something that many professionals admit they are inadequately prepared to attend to.

This presentation of High-Intensity Communications Skills has been customized for the safety professional,
and will offer the participants new insight and skills in the areas of:

• The Physiological, Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Interpersonal Communications
• Maintaining an Authoritative Presence and Defusing Volatile Situations Without Being Rude or Overbearing
• Discovering the Underlying Issues of Conflict and Facilitating Resolutions
• Creating “Win-Win” Solutions

Take a crucial topic, wrap it in Randy Dickson’s tongue-in-cheek, humorous presentation style, and you have a presentation that is both enlightening and enjoyable. A former law enforcement officer, EMT, and crisis counselor, Randy honed his communications skills in some of the most demanding and difficult situations imaginable, serving as a direct-service provider with local and national groups in their responses to such incidents as the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building, the attacks on the World Trade Center, and thousands of crimes and critical incidents. He is a board certified expert in traumatic stress, a diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and a licensed or certified trainer for a number of state and national organizations. Randy is called upon by state and federal agencies and national associations as a subject matter expert, assisting in the development of training curricula, lesson plans, presentation materials, and serving as a facilitator in train-the-trainer and trainer-development programs. He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of one of the most highly regarded books available on the subject of critical incident response. Randy is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He resides with his wife and 15 year-old son near Austin, TX.

• High-Intensity Communication Skills Presentation Overview (pdf)

September 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, September 15, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Hazardous Waste: Updates and More
Presentation by Michael Carr

August 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, August 18, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Lighting in the Workplace
Presentation by John B. Murnane

Lighting in the workplace plays an important role in employee productivity and safety and is often overlooked. Did you ever feel that your lighting was inadequate or needed to be updated? Most employers do not know that 88% of the cost to operate lighting in your facility is due to the electricity and not the light fixtures themselves?

You, as safety managers can serve as the company’s beacon on this initiative and save your company as much as 40% in operating costs by upgrading your lighting—especially in light of rising fuel costs. The Safety of your employees also plays a large role in these decisions. The appropriate lighting in the workplace can also improve the color and appearance of products as well as positively affect people’s moods. Come listen as GE walks us through recent trends in lighting which impact our energy consumption and improve safety while providing environmentally friendly alternatives to corporations.

John has been with GE since 1994, primarily focused on lighting and energy saving products. During the last 14 years, John has held various roles in sales, marketing and national accounts. John has recently relocated to San Antonio from Dallas where he was responsible for national retail and property management accounts. His current role involves distributions sales in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Laredo.

July 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, July 21, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Emergency Response
Presentation by Willie Davis, HEB

June 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

DOT Update: Shipping & Receiving Hazardous Materials
Presentation by Jim Shelburn, President, Quality Safety Services, Inc. (QSSI)

May 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Accident Review and Roundtable
Presentation by Carl Centennial

April 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift - Train the Trainer - What You Need to Know!
Presentation by Brian Weatherly, MBA, CSP

This presentation will cover:

• OSHA requirements for aerial lift devices
• Become familiar with the ANSI standards
• Develop a training method that works here
• Recordkeeping method for all issues toward aerial lift devices

March 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

It's the Culture, Stupid!
Guest speaker to be announced

February 2008 Chapter Meeting

Monday, February 18, 2008 - 11:00am - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Cafeteria

Contractor Safety: Managing it in the Field
Presentation by Rolando Cedillo