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.

Members who turned out for the boat tour of the Port of Los Angeles were in for a treat on 17 September 2024 as the weather was Southern California perfection. On a beautiful morning, the Port of Los Angeles team, including our very generous and kind host, Mr. John Martinez, boarded a boat and, for the next hour and a half, enjoyed a guided tour of the amazing Port of Los Angeles. Following the tour, members enjoyed lunch at Gladstones.

If you missed this event, keep your eyes open for other upcoming events in the chapter via email announcements, LinkedIn posts, and updates to this web site.

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday during the first day of the Safety 2024 Professional Development Conference and Exposition at the Colorado Convention Center.

The 10-year agreement defines shared principles and aims to improve employee safety training, advance occupational health practices and expand the use of safety and health management systems.

“We share a strong commitment to workplace safety and health, so sharing our knowledge and expertise makes good sense,” said ASSP President Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP. “This collaboration will leverage strengths, elevate the voice of our profession, and improve safety standards to reduce illnesses, injuries and fatalities.”