Chapter News

NYC CLC/NYCOSH Forum: Monona Rossol on Asbestos

Monona Rossol will be conducting a forum on Wednesday, May 24th, 10 am – 1 pmtitled Asbestos Ambushes

This webinar will discuss:

·                The basics of asbestos and all particles that can cause mesothelioma.

·                The six asbestos minerals, where they are found, and the OSHA rules that apply.

·                Why there currently is no certified lab method that can be certain to identify all types and sizes of particles of asbestos at low levels.

·                Why sellers of cosmetic and industrial talc have data they believe shows their products safe while asbestos experts show conflicting data.

·                Examine FDA’s road map for developing the kind of test actually needed.

·                Sources of asbestos, some of which you probably have never heard about.

·                The human tragedy of asbestos exposure, examining some mesothelioma cases and the effects it has had on exposed victims and their families.

At the end of this forum, we hope you have a better understanding of asbestos and not be a victim of its silent ambush.

For over 35 years, Monona Rossol has worked as a consultant to architects planning ventilation and safety features for art and performing arts buildings.  For the last two years she has been consulting with various film and theater unions (SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, AFM) to help them get proper ventilation for reducing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in buildings ranging from large arenas and theaters to small studios and workshops and even smaller sound booths and broadcast studios.

Please register by May 22nd via the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/asbestosambush      OR

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckceCuqjopGd23Oxt9wNr8CBYjYi9HcwMb#/registration

After you register, you will be provided a link to participate via Zoom or by phone.

Participants will be sent a pdf of the slides for references to sources and studies cited in the presentation.

Metro NY AIHA Free Virtual Meeting

Metro NY AIHA Local Section October 19, 2022 Virtual Meeting: Laboratory Safety and Management of Change

Guest Speaker: Vince Daliessio, CIH

EHS Division Manager, Pennoni Associates

Topic: Laboratory Safety and Management of Change

Where: Virtual

When: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6pm EST

Attendance Fee: Free for All

Click here to learn more and register

FREE – Safety, Health, and Environmental Conference

The Puerto Rico Field Federal Safety and Health Council (PRFFSHC) invites you to their 4th Annual Safety, Health, and Environmental Conference – Strengthening your EHS Culture.

The Conference is free of charge and is open to the federal, state, and private sectors. All sessions will be delivered in English.

Dates:             October 26-27, 2022

Platform:        MS Teams

Topics (subject to change):

·                OSHA Update

·                OSHA’s Role in Emergency Response

·                The Monkeypox pandemic: A public health emergency

·                Most Frequently Cited Standards

·                Utilizing drones to enhance investigations

·                OSHA Enforcement in the Federal Sector

·                Ergonomics – The Body Dimension project

·                Investigating Odor Complaints

·                Understanding Lead in Paint: Sampling, Sample Result           Interpretation, and Remedial Actions

·                Earthquakes – Beyond the basics

·                Dog Bites Prevention

·                Improving our Emotional Intelligence

If you would like to attend the Conference and have not registered yet, please do so at https://forms.gle/ndfhzFB7TTXzhxMK7. Spaces are limited; access to the Conference will be granted on a first come, first served basis.