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Spring 2023 Newsletter
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“Hoppy” Spring Philadelphia! I hope everyone is excited to shake off those winter blues and get out and reconnect with your safety colleagues. And what better way to do that than by joining ASSP Philadelphia for our annual Professional Development Conference! Seats are going fast, so sign up now at this link: https://phila.assp.org/events/2023-spring-pdc-and-networking-event/
Our PDC is an annual tradition in Philly, and this year’s theme is Technology Applications in EH&S. We have a great lineup of speakers covering topics like wearables, remote monitoring, video coaching, and artificial intelligence. Stay for the Happy Hour and network with the Philly safety community.
I hope to see you there!
And as always, please share your ideas on what you would like to see our chapter do, how we can improve, or just say hello: president@phila.assp.org or go to our chapter website and click About à Chapter Officers à Contact Us: https://phila.assp.org/.
John Suter
2022-23 Chapter President
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April 27, 2023 - Philadelphia ASSP PDC
May 18, 2023 - Joint meeting with Penn-Jersey Chapter
June 15, 2023 - Fleet Safety
|  | 2023-2024 CHAPTER ELECTIONS
| Elections for officers of the ASSP Philadelphia Cgapter will be held in May.
Vice President:
Dave Kerwood -
Dave Kerwood currently works for Energy Transfer, a mid-stream energy company that is based out of Dallas, Texas. He works in the Safety & Organizational Excellence department and holds a CSP designation through the BCSP. In this role, Dave is the primary liaison between field operations and the Safety & Organizational Excellence Department. Providing the tools necessary for operations to complete their job safely are one of his goals day-to-day.
Dave is running for the role of Vice President within the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals. In this role, his goals are to support the chapter and provide direction in a way that creates a valuable experience for the members of the Philadelphia chapter.
Dave currently resides in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and outside of work he enjoys bicycling, hiking, and spending time with family
Treasurer:
Greg Wharton
I am currently the Safety Professional and Education Director for the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Philadelphia for the past six years. I joined ASSP instantly and began attending meetings religiously to become familiar with Safety Professionals from other organizations. Two years after joining, I became Treasurer for the chapter. This year I will be starting my third term in the position. The position has allowed me to learn from my peers on the board on the best and most efficient ways to utilize our funds.
Our chapter continues to take strides to increase our membership and I look forward to playing a significant role in doing so.
Advisory Committee:
Hoyt Emmons
Hoyt Emmons has over 30 years of EHS professional experiences including being the department head and senior EHS Officer at several companies, ranging from start-up operations to multi-national Fortune 500 corporations. Hoyt has been successful in developing and implementing EHS programs by bringing together and addressing the interdependent needs of key stakeholders including the organization, the workforce, and the core values of sustainable safety.
Hoyt joined the ASSP and the Philadelphia Chapter over 20 years ago, was President 2008-2009, and has served on the Executive Board in various roles since 2005. Hoyt’s ASSP priority is always the service of our members and to promote the recognition of EHS professionals in organizational success. Hoyt has presented training topics at several ASSP and AIHA meetings and has presented three times at the PA Governor’s Safety Conference.
In 2022 Hoyt was honored to be the ASSP Philadelphia Chapter and the Society Region VIII Safety Professional of the Year in recognition of his contributions to occupational safety and health.
Hoyt is an assistant adjunct professor of occupational safety at Temple University (and previously at St. Joseph University). Hoyt also teaches hospital ICRA training (Infectious Control Risk Assessment) to the construction trades, is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction and General Industry (OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses), an instructor for the American Red Cross, and reached HAZWOPER classes from 8 hour to the complete 40 hour course.
Hoyt’s education includes a BS in Animal Husbandry from Delaware Valley University, graduate work in anatomy and physiology at the University of Maryland, an MBA in Management from LaSalle University, and a MS in Environmental/Occupational Health from Temple University.
Outside of work, Hoyt enjoys time in nature with his family and friends, and also is a professional sheep shearer, shearing over 2,000 local sheep yearly for local flocks including many pro bono shearing services for non-profit institutions.
John Generose
John Generose is currently a Division Safety Manager with TruGreen Lawn Care. His focus is injury and accident prevention in a highly mobile workforce. He has experience in a wide variety of industries including Chemical/Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Industrial Manufacturing, and consumer services. John has been a member of the Philadelphia Chapter for more than 10 years and currently holds a CSP. He is an active member of his local Fire Department and involved with his daughter's sports.
John’s vision as the Advisory Committee is to support the chapter's efforts in recruitment and retention of current safety professionals and rising college graduates, continuation of providing high quality learning sessions throughout the chapter geography and to continue the chapter Platinum Level performance.
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| January Meeting - "New Excavation Contractor Licensing and Safety Requirements in Philadelphia"
February Meeting - "Using Motion-Capture Technology for Risk Assessments: Case Studies and Best Practices"
March Meeting - "What's That BOMB Doing in Your Electric Panel?"
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Congratulations to Kate McGee, who was honored for her many years of exemplary service to the safety profession by being elected Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) for both the Philadelphia Chapter AND Region VIII of ASSP (covering PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, VT and ME)!!!
| MILESTONE ASSP MEMBERSHIP
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In the age of social media, instant communication and telecommuting, connection to a strong, live safety community has never been more important. Your membership in the ASSP Philadelphia Chapter is a tremendous resource that can help you filter through the noise and keep you in touch with what’s really important. Whether it is following us on our social media platforms (LinkedIn or Facebook), attending our monthly events, or becoming involved in a subcommittee or leadership role, you have the power to decide your level of engagement. Why look any further than this community of safety professionals - right here in your backyard - to support your professional and personal development!
I encourage each of our 500+ members to look at their schedules and find the time to become involved. I am excited to see what this chapter’s leadership will achieve as we continue to build off the success from last year’s team. Finally, as we start to make our plans and book out the calendar, we want to assure all of our members that the executive committee is dedicated to making your membership experience the best it can be!
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| Have you ever thought about getting more involved with ASSP? What a better way to take advantage of your membership and the benefits it provides than to be on the team who guides the chapter? These opportunities can spur career growth and ultimately lead to better job opportunities. We strongly encourage you to become more involved in our community of over 500 safety professionals who lead, manage, supervise, research and consult on safety around the area and beyond. Take advantage of a wide range of benefits available to our ASSP members and become a chapter leader. Email assp.philly@gmail.com to learn more!
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| ASSP’s “Member-Get-A-Member” Program empowers us to bring in new membership to ASSP and keep our mission growing! By referring new members to ASSP, you can be rewarded with free Webinars, Memberships, and Gift Cards. Additionally, there is a drawing for a free conference registration and accommodations. To send an email to a colleague with your own customized message and tracking code, go to: https://www.assp.org/membership/member-get-a-member
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The Philadelphia ASSP mentorship program is officially underway. We are looking to connect people early in their careers (<5 years of experience) with seasoned safety professionals.
For potential mentees, this is a great opportunity for you to connect with a mentor who can offer you insight, advice, opportunity – and help you navigate the next stage/s of your career.
For potential mentors, this is a great opportunity to give back, become a better leader, and refine your own skills and networks
Unfortunately, there is a limit on the number of people we can accept into the first group/cohort of mentors and mentees – so make sure to sign up right now using the link below.
We are excited to see the mentorships and outcomes which evolve from this initiative and look forward to matching you!
If you are interested please fill out the appropriate form (located on the chapter site under files) and return to Ryan Costello (rcostello@sila.com )
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The new officers of the ASSP Philadelphia Chapter for the 2022/2023 year:
President: John Suter  President-Elect: Julie Anderson
Vice President: Ryan Costello Treasurer: Greg Wharton
Secretary: Helen Rush Delegate: Hoyt Emmons
Delegate: Omar Whitfield Delegate: Kimberli Harris
Past President: Kate McGee
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| Please give a warm Philly welcome to the following safety professionals who have joined our chapter since we published our last newsletter:
- Amanda Scott
- Jacob Canale
- Robert Snow
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The following jobs were posted on our Chapter website at the time this newsletter was distributed. Postings are for 30 days unless instructed otherwise, so the jobs on the website may be slightly different when you visit.
- Safety Manager - Stokes Equipment Company
- Safety Intern - University of Pennsylvania
- Risk Control Consultant - The Delaware Valley Trucks
Job seekers, also consider posting your resume to the ASSP Career Center, where employers across our region and across the country can match it to their job openings. At the Career Center, you can also set up a customized search to be automatically notified when jobs meeting your criteria are posted.
Jobs are posted as a service to our members who are looking for jobs, or for members whose companies are seeking qualified candidates.
Please note that job postings may be edited or abbreviated for web posting; be sure to obtain a complete copy of the job posting from the contact person listed.
To post a position, e-mail your information to the Webmaster. Postings should be submitted in a format that is easy to cut and paste (plain text, Microsoft Word, etc.). Information such as experience required, salary range, who should be contacted and how should be included.
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| We are excited to share a new benefit available to members, the ability to post your resume on the Philadelphia ASSP Chapter Website.
https://lnkd.in/dJ9PmmK
On our website, click on jobs and select seeking employment. Here you will find instructions to submit your resume and have it posted for 60 days. Employers will be referenced to refer to this location to download and view member's resumes who are seeking employment.
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