The ASSP Long Beach Chapter is excited to offer grant and scholarship opportunities for members during the 2024/2025 term. This year, we are providing the following:

Scholarships

• Two $750 scholarships for any class at the CSUDH OSHA Outreach Training Institute
  • *CSUDH will match another course for each scholarship*
• One $500 scholarship for a student enrolled in a safety-related degree program

Grants

• Two $500 grants for BCSP certification (exam prep or exam fees)
• Two $1,000 grants for attending the ASSP Professional Development Conference (PDC)

Application Period: March 1 – April 30, 2025 To submit your application, visit Grants and Scholarship Application Form for Professionals or Scholarship Application Form for Students.

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Long Beach Chapter of the ASSP hosted a special celebration to mark two significant achievements: the chapter’s membership in the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and its first-time designation as a Platinum Chapter for the 2023/2024 term.

31 Long Beach Chapter members and guests enjoyed a fun and festive Holiday Gathering on 13 December 2024. This was the second annual holiday event and, like last year, was held at the amazing La Traviata Italian Restaurant. Everyone enjoyed some great food and drink, tons of laughter, and door prizes. Three Past-Presidents (Chris Rainwater, Karen Townsend, and Jed Douglas) joined current Chapter President, Luis Ortiz, as the chapter once again celebrated this wonderful time of year. For those who missed the event, there’s always next year!

The November edition of the Newsletter of the Long Beach Chapter of the ASSP is now available here. The edition includes a discussion on the use of AI as well as announcements about upcoming events. 

If you have suggestions for future newsletter features, or if you would like to submit an article for publication in the newsletter, simply contact Past-President Chris Rainwater.

There’s no doubt about it—safety professionals save lives every single day. Although the exact number of lives saved or injuries prevented by these dedicated individuals is impossible to calculate with precision, the inescapable truth is that their work makes a profound difference. From identifying potential hazards to implementing critical controls and ensuring the effectiveness of safety management systems, safety professionals are at the forefront of protecting workers across various industries.

The Long Beach Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is committed to advancing the safety profession by providing education, resources, and support to safety professionals in our community. Through your generous donations, we can continue to make strides in ensuring that every worker returns home safe at the end of the day.