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Welcome to the Heart of America Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)! Our chapter includes nearly 500 safety and health professionals in and around the Kansas City area. The Heart of America Chapter is one of over 148 local chapters organized to offer localized membership services, networking and professional development opportunities through monthly meetings and volunteer activities.

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE is guided by a 16-member Board of Directors, which consists of 8 regional vice presidents; three council vice presidents; Society president, president-elect, senior vice president, vice president of finance and executive director. ASSE has 13 practice specialties, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections.

February 2010 Chapter Meeting

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 12:00pm - Hereford House

Review of Missouri Workers' Compensation Drug, Alcohol, and Safety Penalties
Presentation by Carl Mueller, JD, ALJ, Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation, Kansas City Office

Location:

Hereford House
19721 E. Jackson Dr.
Independence, MO 64112

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ASP/CSP Study Group Meets in February

The next ASP/CSP review study session will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 5:30-7:30mp at the Metro MCC Business & Technology Campus, Room TC 106. Click here for directions via Google Maps.

Meeting Topic: Industrial Hygiene Measuring and Monitoring

December 2009 Chapter Meeting Wrap-Up

Steve Updegraff from Lockton gave a presentation titled "A Good Safety Program is Not Enough!" at our December 2009 Chapter Meeting. The presentation is available below for anyone who missed the meeting or wants to review.

A Good Safety Program is Not Enough! (ppt)

Missouri Safety Council Announces 2010 Mid America Safety, Health & Environmental Conference & Expo

The Missouri Safety Council's 39th Annual Mid America Safety, Health and Environmental Conference will focus of Sustainable Solutions for industry. The Conference to be held May 3-7, 2010 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri will feature Mr. Phelps Murdock as the Keynote Speaker and Mr. Richard Fairfax, OSHA Director of Enforcement as Closing Speaker.

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Current Newsletter

February '10 (pdf)