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Upcoming Events
The Loss Control Experience Symposium
October 7-8, 2008
Chicago, IL
As loss control/risk control professionals, there is a lot that rests on our shoulders – reduce ultimate loss exposure, develop positive business relationships and impact account retention, just to name a few. But the business of managing risk is changing. The global marketplace, new technologies and a shifting workforce are just some of the changes we’ll need to adapt to.
Through keynotes from leaders in the field, in-depth breakout sessions and interactive panel discussions. we’ll focus on the loss control/risk control profession, our practice and the emerging trends and opportunities that lie ahead!
Solutions in Construction Safety Symposium
November 20-21, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
What's New in the San Jose Members Only Area
Log into the San Jose Chapter Members Only Area for information on the Proposed ASSE Membership Dues Increase and downloadable Presentations from past meetings!
August 2008 Chapter Meeting Announcement
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:00-1:00pm
Topic: Heat Illness Prevention Awareness - Educate Your Workfoce
Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion is less dangerous than heat stroke. It typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Fluid loss causes blood flow to decrease in the vital organs, resulting in a form of shock. With heat exhaustion, sweat does not evaporate as it should, possibly because of high humidity or too many layers of clothing. As a result, the body is not cooled properly. Signals include cool, moist, pale, flushed or red skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near normal.
Heat Stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke is life-threatening. The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly. Signals include hot, red and dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body temperature can be very high--sometimes as high as 105oF.
Guest Speakers: Michael Frye, Foster City District Manager, Cal/OSHA and Andrew Peterson, EH&S Manager, Xilinx
Bring your questions and plan to be actively engaged in Michael’s and Andrew’s presentations on the Whys, Wheres, Whens, and Hows to educate your employees on the hazard of heat.
Location
Ramada Inn: Silicon Valley
1217 Wildwood Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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Cost
The cost for an excellent all-you-can-eat buffet lunch with reservation is $20.00 for ASSE members, $25.00 for members without reservation and $30.00 for non-members and walk-ins. All are welcome to attend.
Speaking
If you wish to present to the membership of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Greater San Jose Chapter or have any questions please contact Tyler Nguyen, chapter President-Elect, at 408.441.4286 or email him at Tyler.Nguyen@esa.sccgov.org.
See our Meetings & Events page for directions to the meeting and more information on future Chapter Meetings.