Chapter Events Calendar

 

September Northwest Chapter Meeting

Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Grumpy's in Roseville, MN
Details: "Treating Your Own Back Injuries"

Join us for the first Northwest Chapter meeting of the 2008-09 season and participate in this exciting presentation! We have a very special presenter coming to us from Orlando, Florida to talk about managing back injuries.

Peter Guske, PT, in the myth-shattering and highly non-traditional manner that has become his trademark, will discuss and demonstrate how people can put their own back "back in" after having their back "go out". Over the past four years Mr. Guske has instructed over 14,000 workers nationwide and continues to impress results-oriented safety professionals and companies with this information that will help reduce the common problem of back injuries.

Mr. Guske is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience treating back injuries. Mr. Guske opened his own rehabilitation clinic in 1988 and has gone on to build "The Back Saver System", a national company which provides employers with cost-effective, on-site back prevention programs.

Doors open at 11:30, Lunch starts at 11:50, Program from 12:15 - 1:30

HSE Training Special Interest Group

Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm to 1::00 pm Lunch Meeting
Location: Minnesota Safety Council Classroom in St. Paul
Details: We have reserved the downstairs classroom in the main building of the Minnesota Safety Council for the September meeting of the HSE Training Special Interest Group. The location is 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale street exit and park in the Concordia Avenue parking lot.

We will order in box lunches but will need people to R.S.V.P. to Carol Wicks (651) 228-7319 or wicks@minnesotasafetycouncil.org and send in payment of $9.00 by September 5.

Thanks to Bill Janssen who has volunteered a presentation on laser safety

20th Annual Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference

Date: September 15-18, 2008
Time:
Location: NIU - Naperville Campus
Details: Visit the conference website at www.chisafetyconf.org to browse the topics and to obtain conference information!

Hazardous Materials Transportation One-Day Workshop

Date: September 16, 2008
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Best Western Kelly Inn, 3800 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND 58103
Details: The U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting this One-day Workshop on the Hazardous Material Regulations for all companies who offers or transports hazardous materials in commerce or who are interested in learning more about the Hazardous Material Regulations. This is a FREE workshop and as such, lunch IS NOT provided. Also, please bring your current copy of the 49 CFR to the event.

The Workshop will include the following:

  • How to Use the HMR
  • Training Requirements
  • Package Selection, Marking and Labeling
  • Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information
  • Placarding Requirements
  • Security Requirements
Click here for more information and to register.

For more information, please call 202-366-4900.

Hazardous Materials Transportation One-Day Workshop

Date: September 18, 2008
Time: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Zuhrah Shrine Center, 2540 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Details: The U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting this One-day Workshop on the Hazardous Material Regulations for all companies who offers or transports hazardous materials in commerce or who are interested in learning more about the Hazardous Material Regulations. This is a FREE workshop and as such, lunch IS NOT provided. Also, please bring your current copy of the 49 CFR to the event.

The Workshop will include the following:

  • How to Use the HMR
  • Training Requirements
  • Package Selection, Marking and Labeling
  • Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information
  • Placarding Requirements
  • Security Requirements
Click here for more information and to register.

For more information, please call 202-366-4900.

October Northwest Chapter Meeting

Date: October 7, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Gumpy's in Roseville
Details: Note the Special Date!

Contractor Safety

Special Guest: Hilmerson Construction Safety Services, Inc.

Doors open at 11:30, Lunch starts at 11:50, Program from 12:15 - 1:30

South Dakota Safety & Health Conference

Date: October 14, 2008
Time:
Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center
Details: The South Dakota Safety Council is hosting their annual conference.

November Northwest Chapter Meeting

Date: November 11, 2008
Time: 11:30 to 1:30
Location: Grumpy's in Roseville
Details: "Six Tricks to Understanding the Business Owner"

Speaker: Maureen Steinwall, President, Steinwall, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN

Over the past few years, Ms. Steinwall has been a speaker and panelist at ASSE National events. She has been featured in ASSE Practice Specialties articles. In October, Ms. Steinwall will be one of the keynote speakers at the ASSE Loss Control Symposium in Chicago.

If you cannot make it to the Loss Control Symposium in October, plan to attend our November meeting! Maureen Steinwall will be making a special follow-up presentation at the November Northwest Chapter meeting. Her message is very compelling and will benefit all safety professionals. Following is a general description of her topic:

The goal of Management in any organization is to make decisions that maximize productivity and maximize return to the stakeholders. They do this with limited resources and through controlling direction, speed, and balance of the organization. The big difference between an owner and hired management is the wallet; decision-making becomes personal for the owner!

This presentation will describe six concepts that will help the safety professional connect with business managers and owners. The task of allocating limited resources cannot be underestimated. Teaming with, and advising the business manager is a delicate dance for the safety professional and one you will want to master!

Doors open at 11:30, Lunch starts at 11:50, Business Meeting at 12:15, Program from 12:30-1:30

December Northwest Chapter Meeting

Date: December 9, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Grumpy's in Roseville
Details: Registration 11:30
Lunch 11:50
Business Meeting 12:15
Presentation 12:30 - 1:30

Speaker: TBD

ASSE / AIHA Combined Meeting

Date: January 13, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: SPECIAL LOCATION - Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington
Details: Special Guest - Michael Melnik, Prevention Plus, Inc.

Registration 11:30
Lunch 11:50
Business Meeting 12:15
Presentation 12:30

ASSE Northwest Chapter Professional Development Conference

Date: February 12, 2009
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington
Details: The daylong 2009 Professional Development Conference will be held at a new location! We have a great lineup of topics and presenters ready to fill your heads with new information on Safety and Health. So bring along your significant other, drop them off at the Mall of America and come spend Lincoln's Birthday at the PDC!

Mark your calendars now and stop back again to check on details...

March Northwest Chapter Meeting

Date: March 10, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Grumpy's in Roseville
Details: Registration 11:30
Lunch 11:50
Business Meeting 12:15 Speaker 12:30-1:30

Speaker: TBD

April Northwest Chapter Meeting - Student Day

Date: April 14, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Grumpy's in Roseville
Details: 11:30 Registration
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Presentations

We will be hearing from our Student Sections from UMD and UW Stout on selected Student projects and will be awarding Student Scholarships.

May Northwest Chapter Meeting - Technical Tour

Date: May 12, 2009
Time: TBD
Location: University of Minnesota Campus
Details: Annual Northwest Chapter Technical Tour

TCF Bank Gopher Stadium Construction Site Tour

ASSE's Safety 2009

Date: June 28-July 1, 2009
Time:
Location: San Antonio, TX
Details: Mark your calendar for ASSE's National Professional Development Conference.


Chapter Contacts

For more information about the ASSE Northwest Chapter, please contact:

Chapter President
William R. "Bill" Stuart
Phone: 612-671-8431

Website Editor
Richard "Rick" Johnson
Phone: 763-551-1022