ASSP Long Beach is proud to spotlight Denise Thienes, CSP, a trailblazer in the construction safety field, as she shares her journey and insights into the evolving role of women in safety.

Career Inspiration and Journey

Denise was inspired to enter the construction safety field by her desire to reduce injuries and make a tangible impact. Her passion for teaching and sharing experiences has fueled her career and continues to drive her commitment to safer workplaces.

The Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Chapter President Chris Rainwater and Vice-President Luis Ortiz have enrolled into the Doctor of Safety and Occupational Health program at Columbia Southern University. The 61-credit hour program is the most recent addition to the slate of safety and occupational health courses offered by CSU. Fall term begins on 6 September 2023! For more information about the program, reach out to either Mr. Rainwater or Mr. Ortiz, or visit Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health | Columbia Southern University

WISE Chair, Rosa Carrillo, educating and training ASSP Long Beach Chapter members on Socio-Psychological Risks. According to Rosa “Thus it bears examining if the OHS practitioners’ proximity and perceived relationships of caring with employees make them good candidates to notice early signs of fatigue and anxiety. If the answer is yes, they need to be educated in the appropriate disciplines and those new responsibilities must be clarified.”