January Newsletter

January Newsletter

President's Message

Dear Chapter Members,

I hope you are having a productive and safety-focused New Year. Despite the extreme temperature drops and rises we are currently experiencing, I am confident you all have adequately prepared your respective organizations for a challenging winter season. Here at the ASSE Chicago Chapter we are preparing to host another evening social to help deal with the Chicago winter blues. Be sure to check out our upcoming events for more on that.

Speaking of current events, ASSE members at the Society level recently voted to amend Society bylaws to reflect the new name, American Society of Safety Professionals. As a separately incorporated entity, our chapter is holding a Chapter member vote to change the name in the Chapter bylaws as well. We encourage you all to attend the upcoming February chapter meeting in order to vote on the proposed changes.

To learn more about these proposed changes, click here

Chapter’s bylaws with the proposed amendments, click here

Lastly, it is time to start thinking about succession. If you are interested in running for an executive position in the Chicago Chapter, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks and have a safe day!

Ryan Cole

president@chicago.asse.org

January Meeting Highlights

ASSE member relates workers' compensation experience at the Society of Casualty and Safety Engineers

Atty. Patrick D. Duffy discusses trends and direction of Illinois workers' compensation at J&S Restoration.

Upcoming Events

General Meeting & Member Vote

Tuesday, February 13th

Cost- $25

Networking, 11:30-Noon

Lunch and Technical Talk, Noon-2:00

Location:

Cucina Biagio

7319 Lawrence Avenue

Harwood Heights, IL

Networking & Evening Social

March 1st 5:30-7:30

Location:

Replay Arcade Bar (Lincoln Park)

2833 N Sheffield Ave

Chicago, IL 60657

March General Meeting/Process Tour

Tuesday, March 13th

10:00-12:00

Location:

City of Evanston Municipal Water Treatment Plant

2100 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

Long Service Awards

Please join us in congratulating the following Chicago Chapter members who have reached ASSE milestones . Thank you for your support of ASSE and the safety community!

40 Years

Thomas Quick

Thomas Slavin

25 Years

M. Freedman

Todd Hohn

Brian Marburger

Eugene Mattis

L. Patton

Patrick Tagler

Getting to Know Your Executive Board

Name: Paul Kendall

Position: Treasurer

Job Title: Project Safety Manager

Employer: James McHugh Construction Company

How did you get involved in the safety field and what drives your involvement?

My formal involvement in safety began with a construction safety position at Wausau Insurance back in 1981. Most of my experience up until then was overseeing construction projects around the Midwest. Up until then, safety was a small part of my work. For me, OSHA was like a small town in Wisconsin!

What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy giving architectural tours, riding a bike, jogging, and reading. I also enjoy gardening and helping out with the grandchildren.

What are your hopes for the chapter this year?

As a one-year officer and a past-president, I hope to see the Chapter become more relevant to younger and busier members. I also want to help identify future potential officers and help them carry on.

Around the Web

What is Lake Effect Snow?

Published by the National Weather Service

Lake effect snow is common across the Great Lakes region during the late fall and winter. Lake Effect snow occurs when cold air, often originating from Canada, moves across the open waters of the Great Lakes. As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere. The air rises, clouds form and grow into narrow band that produces 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour or more.

Can you burn calories while sitting at a desk?

Published by University of Illinois at Chicago, December 19, 2017

A new study suggests that continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk.

Craig Horswill, clinical associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago, says the study adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests strategies for increasing non-exercise active thermogenesis — defined as spontaneous activity unrelated to a fitness routine — are needed to help overcome the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting.