2012 ASSE Western Carolina Safety School
Safety School Registration Form 2012 (doc)
Western Carolina Chapter Presents
2012 ASSE 18th Annual Western Carolina Safety School
“Safety Around the Clock”
Thursday, April 12, 2012
This is the 18th year for the ASSE Western Carolina Safety School in Hickory. We proudly host the School again at the Crowne Plaza. The theme for the School is “Safety Around the Clock” and will leave participants with good information on how to be safe at work and at home.
| School Agenda: |
| 8:30 AM |
Opening Comments – Scott Hager, Chapter President |
| 8:45 AM |
NC Commissioner of Labor – Cherie Berry
Commissioner Berry will update us on the state of OSHA in NC |
| 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM |
"When ZERO is the HIGEST": Steve Jenkins -A Look at how you can contribute to making your workplace ACCIDENT FREE.
An interactive presentation with a demonstration of communication styles that will allow you to intervene and have courage to help prevent accidents. |
| 9:40 AM - 9:50 AM |
WPSC Safety Talk Winner
John Stuart, Shuford Mills - 2012 Winner of the Western Piedmont Safety Council Safety Talk Contest - "What are the Odds?" |
| 9:50 AM - 10:15AM |
Break/Vendor Visits
Morning Break and Refreshments Provided:
AIRGAS and Honeywell
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| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM |
Session 1-(45 min)Abuse at Home And in The Work Place(Signs, Symptoms, and Heartaches) Sharon Poarch Director-Shelter Home of Caldwell County |
| 11:05AM - 11:45 AM |
Session 2 (40 Min) Tentative – Safe Use of Fire Extinguishers at Home, at Work, when Traveling - SimplexGrinnell |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Lunch/Vendor Visits
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| 12:45 PM - 12:50 PM |
Door Prize Drawings: Must be present to win
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| 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM |
Skit-ASSE Team |
| 1:05 PM - 1:50 PM |
Session 3 (45 min)- Ladder Safety @ Home and Work: Vernon Jenkins from Ligon Electric will present a powerful message about the many types of ladders available and hazards associated with the improper use of ladders. |
| 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM |
Break/Vendor Visits |
| 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM |
Skit-ASSE Team |
| 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM |
Session 4 (50 Min) Dennis Parnell-Director of Safety Education-NC Industrial Commission will have you laughing as he asks the question "Are You Safe at Home" |
| 3:15 PM |
Demonstration of ASSE Safety Suitcase Training Tool |
| 3:20 PM |
Grand Door Prizes:
Must be present to win NOTE: The first 100 to register will receive a free 100th Anniversary ASSE Pen and an OSHA Regulations CD |
| 3:30 PM |
Closing Remarks and Adjourn-James Fox President Elect |
***SAVE THE DATE*** 19th Annual Safety School-Thursday April 11, 2013
PRESENTERS:
Cherie Killian Berry, NC Commissioner of Labor
Commissioner Berry was elected to the statewide office of Commissioner of Labor in 2000 after serving eight years in the N.C. House of Representatives. Berry won re-election to a second four-year term in 2004 and to a third four-year term in 2008. Berry is the first elected female Labor Commissioner in North Carolina's history. She is a native of Catawba County and currently resides in Newton, N.C.
Stephen Jenkins, CSP, REM
Steve is a Certified Safety Professional and a Registered Environmental Manager. He is Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Engineered Sintered Components, Troutman, which is an NC OSHA SHARP Site. Also he received recognition as an Environmental Steward and is VP of Programs for the Western Carolina Chapter ASSE.
Session 1 – Sharon Poarch
Sharon Poarch is a former Law Enforcement Officer with the City of Lenoir and presently Director of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County
Session 2 – SimplexGrinnell Presenter on safe use of fire extinguishers
Session 3 – Vernon Jenkins
Vernon Jenkins represents Ligon Electric Supply Co. in Troutman, NC and is a distributer for Werner Ladders.
Session 4 – Dennis Parnell
Dennis Parnell is the Director of Safety for the NC Industrial Commission. Through his wit, he has not only taught but entertained audiences throughout NC.
The Hickory Crowne Plaza is located on L-R Blvd., Exit 125, off I-40. After exiting I-40, travel south and the Crowne Plaza is located on the left. The fee is $55.00 which will include materials, breaks, and buffet lunch.
To register please send enclosed registration form to Gary Barger:
email: gbarger@furniturebrands.com
828-438-5618 office
828-302-3788 cell
Payment can be made by check with mail-in registration form; online;
or you can pay at the workshop.
Safety School Registration Form 2012 (doc)
For additional questions about the School agenda,
contact James Fox, School Chairman: jfox@henredon.com
Welcome to the website for Western Carolina Chapter of ASSE. Our website is dedicated to providing current information to help Safety Professionals in Western North Carolina. The website is offered in cooperation with The American Society of Safety Engineers.
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