| May 18, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
The OC ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers) is hosting a Technical Tour on May 18, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PDT, at the Southern California Edison Energy Education Center, located at 6090 North Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA. (Google Maps).
Register now for the technical tour by clicking the follow link: Register Now! (more…)
DHS and FEMA Updates
Strengthening Resilience Across the Nation
With the various threats our nation faces – both man-made and natural – have you ever wondered “How prepared are we as a nation?” Be sure to read the 2012 National Preparedness Report (NPR) just released by FEMA and its partners. ). The Report identifies significant progress the nation has made in areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Citizen Corps Councils are a critical resource in building our nation’s resilience. Learn more and take action to be prepared. And don’t forget to check out the various webinars Citizen Corps has hosted. Many highlight the preparedness issues and topics discussed in the Report.
More than 940,000 Drop, Cover and Hold On in Utah!
At 10:15 a.m. on April 17, more than 33 percent of the entire State of Utah – that’s more than 940,000 Utahns – participated in one of the most successful Shakeout exercises ever and learned to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in the event of a massive earthquake. Supported by the Utah Division of Emergency Management, a goal of the agency is to involve members of the public in its drills to increase awareness and overall resilience of Utah citizens. (more…)
For Immediate Release:April 26, 2012
Contact: Deanne Thompson 714-834-2178, dthompson@ochca.com
Bat Found at Laguna Niguel Regional Park Tests Positive for Rabies
(Santa Ana) – A bat found on La Paz Road in Laguna Niguel Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who had recent contact with a bat in the vicinity of Laguna Niguel Regional Park is asked to call Orange County Health Care Agency Epidemiology at (714) 834-8180 so that a nurse can evaluate the risk for rabies.
Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly always fatal. For that reason preventive treatment to stop the rabies virus from causing illness is given to anyone who may have been exposed to rabies. Medical assistance should be obtained promptly after an exposure so any wound can be cleaned and preventive treatment can be started. This treatment is safe and effective. (more…)
ASSE Government Affairs Federal Legislative Alert
Join in Opposing Proposed FY 2012 Cuts to NIOSH Ag, Forestry and Fishing Programs and ERCs
Last year, ASSE members helped voice opposition to the Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2012 budget cuts of two significant NIOSH activities that support occupational safety and health and the work of ASSE’s members – the NORAAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing (AgFF) Program and Education and Resource Centers (ERCs). We won that fight. Congress appropriated monies for the programs. (more…)
CSUDH OSHA classes are now being held in Orange County in partnership with:
800 N. State College Blvd. (Use Entrance 
Fullerton, CA 92831 (map)
Ph: 657.278.7233 Email: safety@fullerton.edu (more…)
| April 26, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis invites you to attend the Action Summit on Worker Safety and Health
Please join Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis for an Action Summit on Worker Safety and Health at the East Los Angeles College on April 26th from 1-4 PM. The Secretary will be joined by California Labor Commissioner Julie Su, Cal/OSHA Chief Ellen Widess, and Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary –Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, along with other Federal and State officials, workers, advocates, and experts, for panel discussions on worker safety and on how to engage with government for worker protection. (more…)
Shine the spotlight on your team’s emerging talent. Nominate your organization’s emerging safety leader for the National Safety Council’s Rising Stars of Safety Class of 2012.
The NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont showcases up-and-coming safety professionals younger than 40, who have a track record of demonstrating true leadership in their organization’s safety culture – and promoting continuous safety improvement in the workplace. (more…)
Join us for a free OC ASSE Webinar on April 25
In 2011, the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) asked the RAND Corporation to conduct a study on the impact of California’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) on injuries. The purpose of the study was to determine how the IIPP standard had been implemented in California and whether there is evidence that it had led to reductions in injuries.
John Mendeloff, Director of the RAND Center for Health and Safety in the Workplace will provide our chapter an overview of the evalution and discuss conclusions. (more…)
| April 10, 2012 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Don’t miss the next Chapter Meeting of the Orange County Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (OC RIMS), which will include a Breakfast and Workshop, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Topic: Presenting Risk Management: Learn how to polish and present your risk management initiatives for a lasting impression. Location: Orange Hill Restaurant , at 6410 E. Chapman Avenue, in Orange.
Presenters: (more…)
Santa Ana Police Department Citizen Alert: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Our department will be partnering with the CHP and 300 local agencies to educate the public on the dangers of using a cell phone or texting while driving.
Thousands die needlessly each year because people continue to use their cell phones while driving. Join the National Safety Council this April in urging those you care about to: (more…)
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2012
ehs International, Inc (ehsi) is proud to announce it has partnered with Abatix, as its exclusive supplier of safety, environmental, construction, janitorial, and industrial products to support the needs of ehs International, Inc.’s customers across the nation.
Established in 1983, Abatix has branch offices in the Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle areas. Abatix has grown into a nationally recognized supplier of products for the General Construction, Industrial Safety, Petrochemical, Energy, Environmental, Hospital, Fire and Water Restoration, and Disaster Response industries supporting customers across the nation. (more…)
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