AIHA-NCS Calendar of Events

COEH Webinar Series #1: NFPA 70E for Everyone

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

This webcast, taught by Keith Gershon, MS, CSP, will introduce the participant to NFPA 70E; Electrical Safety In the Workplace. The participant will gain the necessary knowledge to assess his/her workplace's electrical safety program and immediately begin to implement the key requirements of the Standard. Topics to be covered include: Legal Status of NFPA 70E; OSHA and NFPA 70E; The 5 most important requirements; The 3 most misunderstood requirements; Key changes in the 2012 version; How to implement 70E on a budget. For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

www.coehce.org

COEH Webinar Series #2: Sustainability in Health & Safety

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

As times change, so does the way we manage and view our Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs. As Corporate Sustainability programs continue to gain momentum there will be increased transparency of programs’ effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders such as the public and senior management. For years, Safety Professionals have known and understood the importance of obtaining executive/senior management support for their programs. In the presentation by Diane Firu, Sustainability Consultant & Paula Lewis, MS, CPE, Principal Consultant, at EORM, you will learn how you can tap into the Corporate Sustainability movement to raise your program’s visibility up to executive/senior management and demonstrate that the safety function is a tool for business value creation.

For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

www.coehce.org

COEH Webinar Series #3: Nanotechnology Health & Safety Update

Thu, 01 Mar 2012

The nanotechnology revolution in science, medicine, engineering and manufacturing continues to grow, expanding into more and more research and manufacturing organizations. Our understanding of the occupational, community and environmental health risks associated with engineered nanoscale particulate matter continues to expand. We are learning more about nanotoxicology, real world exposure to engineered nanoparticles and exposure control strategies. This webinar, taught by Rick Kelly, MS, CIH, EH&S Facilities Manager, Materials Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, will update you on recent findings in toxicology and exposure assessment, trends in regulation and exposure measurement strategies, including a review of recommended exposure limits for nanoparticles.

For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

www.coehce.org

COEH Webinar Series #4: Overview of Ergonomics

Wed, 21 Mar 2012

“Ergonomics” means fitting the work to the worker by modifying or redesigning the job, workstation, tool, or environment. It draws from the fields of engineering, information technology and medical and cognitive sciences to optimize the work environment. By identifying risk factors that can result in an injury or illness, and correcting these hazards, employees can have a healthier workplace. Ergonomics is an ongoing process, not a “quick fix.” It is a continuous process that must anticipate and adapt to changes in work processes and technology. This webinar will provide an introduction to ergonomics or a refresher for those already working in this ever changing field. The session, taught by Ira Janowitz, CPE, PT, Ergonomics Program Manager, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, will cover: 12 lessons learned in ergonomics; ‘Sherlock Ergonomics’ – looking for clues and risk factors; and Examples of more advanced ergonomic analysis tools.

For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

www.coehce .org

March 2012 Dinner Meeting

Thu, 22 Mar 2012

AIHA-NCS Dinner Meeting - March 22, 2012

Current Industrial Hygiene Challenges in Mexico and

Role of the Mexican IH Association (AMHI) in Addressing These Challenges

Guest Speaker: David Rodriguez Marin

3M México, Latin America Regulatory Affairs Manager &

Vice-Chair of AIHA International Affairs Committee

Our next dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Washington Inn Hotel in Oakland. See below for directions and parking information. This meeting will be co-hosted by our Developing World Outreach Initiative (DWOI) Committee, which will be holding a fundraiser to continue financing reference book shipments, international affiliate AIHA memberships and training courses in the developing world.

Come join us for our annual Students Night where we will be awarding our AIHA-NCS scholarships (Tebbens and Legge Awards).

NOTE: All students may attend this evening free as a guest of our local section! Please register in advance.

David Rodriguez is the current Latin America Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division of 3M. His main responsibilities are focused on spreading technical knowledge of personal protective equipment within the organization, customers and governments in the Latin American region. He also supports standards development and training programs for 3M within the region. David is based in Mexico City. Before 3M, David worked for Eli Lilly Mexico as the Site Industrial Hygienist. He had the responsibilities of implementing exposure assessment, ergonomics, biosafety, hazard communication and personal protective equipment policies. His first job was with Analisis Ambiental, an industrial hygiene lab based in Mexico City.

David Rodriguez is the current President of the Mexican Industrial Hygiene Association (AMHI). He is leading efforts in Mexico to grow and share knowledge of Industrial Hygiene in Mexico. In 2009, David was appointed by the Mexican Government as a technical expert for ISO Respiratory Protection Standard (TC94 SC15).

David has a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana, and has done post graduate studies in Environmental, Health and Safety at UNAM. David enjoys reading, swimming and spending time with his lovely family, Maribel, Juan Pablo (4 years old), and María Inés (2 years old).

David’s presentation will provide a brief overview of the Mexican Industrial Hygiene Association and the activities that AMHI is doing to spread knowledge of Industrial Hygiene around Mexico. He will also talk about the relationship and collaboration between AMHI and other professional associations in America such AIHA and the importance of networking in the Latin America region. As a part of his presentation, David will talk about the current situation in Mexico related to health and safety issues and the challenges that Mexico needs to address in the future to protect worker health.

Please mark your calendars for March 22, 2012, and plan to join us for our annual Students Night dinner meeting and to hear about industrial hygiene in Mexico and what the Mexican IH Association is doing to address IH challenges there. Register by March 9 for extra savings!

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COEH Webinar Series #5: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies Part One

Wed, 04 Apr 2012

In 2010-2011, ergonomists from the University of California, with 10 campuses/5 medical centers and over 150,000 employees, evaluated custodial work, one of their high risk-for-injury occupations, with the goal of developing, implementing and evaluating injury reduction strategies. A very systematic approach was used to meet the project objectives, including: Developing a project charter; Evaluating injury data and applicable research; Implementing communication strategies to allow system-wide participation; Developing and implementing questionnaires; Organizing project team and delegating tasks; and Writing reference documents. This project resulted in processes that can help guide future ergonomic teams working in large, complex organizations. In Part One, taught by Mallory Lynch, MS. CEA, Senior Campus Ergonomist, University Health Services, UC Berkeley - attendees will learn how to use a project charter and develop and use Best Practices, Recommended Product Sheets and Design Guidelines.

For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

www.coehce.org

COEH Webinar Series #6: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies Part Two

Thu, 03 May 2012

In 2010-2011, ergonomists from the University of California, with 10 campuses/5 medical centers and over 150,000 employees, evaluated custodial work, one of their high risk-for-injury occupations, with the goal of developing, implementing and evaluating injury reduction strategies. A very systematic approach was used to meet the project objectives, including: Developing a project charter; Evaluating injury data and applicable research; Implementing communication strategies to allow system-wide participation; Developing and implementing questionnaires; Organizing project team and delegating tasks; and Writing reference documents. This project resulted in processes that can help guide future ergonomic teams working in large, complex organizations. In Part Two, taught by Greg Ryan, Ergonomics Specialist, University Health Services, UC Berkeley - attendees will learn how to identify specific applications for recommended products and design guidelines; engage supervisors and front line staff to select the best product for the task; and create ways to implement and evaluate location specific interventions.

For more information, visit the COEH Webinars page or contact the COEH at:

COEH Continuing Education Program
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2223 Fulton St, 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94720-5120
Ph: (510) 643-7277 Fax: (510) 643-7291

AIHA-NCS Calendar of Events

COEH Webinar Series #1: NFPA 70E for Everyone

COEH Webinar Series #2: Sustainability in Health & Safety

COEH Webinar Series #3: Nanotechnology Health & Safety Update

COEH Webinar Series #4: Overview of Ergonomics

March 2012 Dinner Meeting

COEH Webinar Series #5: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies  Part One

COEH Webinar Series #6: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies  Part Two

COEH Webinar Series #5: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies Part One

COEH Webinar Series #6: How UC Ergonomists Evaluated a High Risk Occupation and Developed Injury Reduction Strategies Part Two