Low Country Chapter Newsletter

December 2011

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Refer Like a Rock Star...

Tell a friend to start their year off right and join ASSE.  Not only can you help a friend's career but you’ll earn rewards, including entries into the Grand Prize drawing, a SAFETY 2013 package!

Refer Like a Rock Star...

1. Forward an application using our refer a friend tool or direct them to www.asse.org/join to download an application
2. Ask your friend to enter your name as their sponsor and promotion code 1201RAF on their application
3. Tell another friend… and another… and another… to earn rewards
 
The more people you tell, the better the rewards.

Visit www.asse.org/nosecret to get started and to find out the 2011 Grand Prize winner - Tell a Friend and that could be you!

Questions? Contact ASSE customer service at +01.847.699.2929 or customerservice@asse.org.

 

The Low Country Chapter Donates to Project Cool Breeze

What is Project Cool Breeze?

In 1999, City of Charleston councilman Wendell Gilliard began a project to provide new fans and air conditioners to elderly persons, 60 years or older, in the tri-county area in response to a number of heat-related deaths.

With the growing number of seniors, particularly those on low-fixed incomes, it is more important than ever that the community and local businesses support Project Cool Breeze.

Donations can be made at any time during the year, but the greatest need is from May to September. During this time, air conditioners and fans are distributed to elderly persons in need.

http://www2.counton2.com/news/2011/jul/23/saving-lives-cool-breeze-ar-2178950/

Our own Jayne Carswell (pictured above) is shown with an air conditioner and two fans which were donated to Project Cool Breeze by the ASSE Low Country Chapter.  If you or your employer wants to participate in donating to Project Cool Breeze, drop off your donations at one of the drop off locations:

TO HELP:
To donate newly purchased fans and air-conditioning units, please drop off at one of the following locations:
Charleston Water System
103 St. Philip St., Charleston, SC

OR

Charleston Water System
6296 Rivers Ave., Charleston, SC

OR

Lowe's Home Improvement
3125 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC

To make monetary donations, send checks made payable to "City of Charleston Project Cool Breeze" to:
City of Charleston Project Cool Breeze
116 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29401

More info: To apply for help or for more information, contact Project Cool Breeze at 720-1987 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Low Country Chapter Members Studying for the ASP/CSP Exam

Dell Golanski is currently studying for the ASP/CSP Exam and is extending an invitation to others to study as a group. He has study books and CDs to use as references during the sessions. If anyone is interested or would like more information, contact Dell at dell.golanski@baesystems.com.

Region VI Sweeps Awards in 2010 NAOSH Kid's "Safety on the Job" Poster Contest!

The 2010 NAOSH Kid’s “Safety on the Job” Poster contest results have been released. 850 posters were submitted, from 34 states and 6 countries and prizes were announced for the top four posters in each age category. Of the 20 total spots, Region VI won 15! To put it in perspective, Region VI , out of the 8 Society Regions, captured FIFTEEN of 20 spots! Congratulations to all participants!

You can see the “official” NAOSH poster and the winning entries at: http://www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh10/poster-contest-winners.php

This is only the beginning, folks! We have our week and our day coming up in less than two months. Let’s keep the momentum going, and share the importance of what we do!

- Information provided by Jim Morris, ASSE Region VI Vice President

ASSE Low Country Chapter Participates in Career Fair

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Chapter President, Jayne Carswell, CSP and Michele McCutchen, CSP participated in the 2nd Annual Career/College Fair at Norman C. Toole Military Magnet Academy located in North Charleston. The school's mission is to prepare cadets to become academically competent, disciplined, and responsible citizens as well as to build leadership characteristics. The academy serves over 500 students from the entire Charleston County School District in grades 6-12.

Habitat for Humanity PPE Drive a Huge Success!

The Low Country Chapter conducted a PPE drive to benefit our local Habitat for Humanity. Pat Rhea, CSP, our Chapter's 2nd Vice President, coordinated the drive, which turned out to be a huge success! Several boxes of safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, Tyvek suits, etc. were presented to Dan Jones of Habitat for Humanity at the January 2010 meeting.

   
   

Annual Toys for Tots Drive a Great Success!

This year's Toys for Tots Drive was a huge success! The Chapter collected bicycle helmets and many other toys that were presented to Marines representing Toys for Tots at the November 17, 2009 meeting. Rob Fowler of WCBD-TV was also there to record some footage that was shown on the evening news. Thanks to all those who contributed!

Beyond Compliance: 2009 Safety, Health & Environmental Conference

Friday, March 20, 2009 - Low Country Safety Council Suite

The ASSE Low Country Chapter's Annual Safety, Health & Environmental Conference was another great success! Many thanks to Ms. Jayne Carswell for coordinating such a wonderful event and to the entire Planning Committee for their hard work and attention to detail! We believe we set Chapter records regarding the number of attendees AND vendors. If you were there, I'm sure that you'll agree that it was well worth the time and effort. As a reminder, this conference is our Chapter's main fundraising event for the year, so your support is vital. We have many activities and initiatives that require financial support, so your participation was very much appreciated!

   

"Safety: The Key to Success"
2008 Low Country Chapter Professional Development Conference

Our chapter’s annual professional development conference was a success! On Friday, April 11, 2008, a number of chapter members, guests and vendors came together on the campus of Trident Technical College for an exciting day of safety, health and environmental education. Some of the feedback comments included "Great job on presentations and information provided!!", "Great conference" and "Very informative!!" Heartfelt thanks to our Executive Committee and others who pitched in to make the conference beneficial to all those in attendance.

Thank you for your continued support!

Michele P. McCutchen,
President, ASSE Low Country Chapter


LCC Co-Sponsors a Columbian Student for the September ROC

In our on going efforts to promote safety everywhere, the Low Country chapter helped sponsor Camilo Esquivia-Zapata, originally from Bogotá, Colombia attendance at the September ROC. Camilo is a Junior at Benedict College, Majoring in Environmental Health Science.

Camilo is putting himself together a rather impressive résumé already. In addition to attending the OSHA 10-HR. General Industry Outreach Training Course, given by the ASSE South Carolina & Low County Chapter last December, here are some of his other credentials: