Greetings from Washington DC.
I just never know where this journey called “LIFE” is taking me these days. This week I find myself working in our Nation’s Capital City and next week I’ll be in Canada – who knows where is next. Exciting times for sure.
Before I forget, I hope to see everyone at the upcoming Alabama Governor’s Safety and Health Conference in Orange Beach. Reach out to me to let me know if you’re attending, I’d love to grab a beverage and/or a bite together. It’s not too late to sign up if you’re interested.
Also in August (next week) is OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week and we’ve all received an invite from our friends at UA SafeState to participate in two free webinars. Details and registration links are below.
First Webinar: How Soon We Forget
Date: August 17, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST
Description: How many important things have you forgotten? That’s a great set-up to the punch-line, “I don’t know – I forgot!” But what if it’s a critical new skill set that mitigates specific risks like those experienced during a pandemic? How do we avoid Complacency Drift’s trap and develop skills which become habitual?
Presenter: Danny Smith, SMS, CIT
Second Webinar: Safe and Sound Week: Work Zone Management
Date: August 19, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST
Description: Join Melissa Bonds-Wilkins and Katie Aune as they discuss the management of work zones and the current trends in reflective materials.
Presenters: Melissa Bonds-Wilkins and Katie Aune
Our August meeting is next week and it’s the same speaker and topic that was held in our Auburn Section last month. It’s focused on Medical Marijuana and the whole employment issues it has brought and will continue to bring in the coming months/years. We will be meeting on Friday the 19th at our normal time and location. (AGC Building at 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale) Our speaker will be Melisa Zwilling with Carr, Allison. This session is a must for all Safety, HR, and Operations leadership personnel.
Let’s come together if our schedules permit. I know it’s easier and somewhat more convenient to dial in, but the ASSP is about networking in addition to education. Please RSVP if you haven’t already. I’ll look forward to seeing all of you on Friday the 19th. Until our next – call, text, or email me if I can ever be of assistance. Take care and please stay well.
– Paul
Paul Thurber