In keeping with the needs of an ever-changing
industry, the American Society of Safety
Engineers’ annual professional development conference
and exposition provides a forum for thousands
of attendees to learn about the latest issues
and trends in the environmental health and safety
profession. This year’s meeting will take place in
Baltimore, June 13-16.
The range of topics combined with the quality
of speakers makes the ASSE conference program
among most engaging in the industry. The sessions
provide leading edge education tied to the hands-on
opportunities that can be seen on the exhibit floor.
ASSE’s conference offers 200 concurrent education
sessions including some sessions in Spanish,
features 20 subject areas, hosts on average 400
exhibitors, and offers several networking opportunities
and events.
Also, this year there is a brand new Executive Track.
The conference provides one of the top comprehensive
professional development opportunities
for safety, health and environmental professionals.
Registration opened on Dec. 16, 2009.
The 7th International Fall Protection Symposium
(IFPS) will be held June 16-17, 2010, at the Baltimore
Hilton in conjunction with Safety 2010. Attracting safety
practitioners and scholars from around the world, the
IFPS provides an international, multidisciplinary platform
for attendees to discuss and learn about the latest
tools and methods for controlling and eliminating falls.
Speakers
Andrew Winston — Finding the Gold in Green
It isn’t easy being green. Find out what works and
what doesn’t when companies go green. Andrew
Winston will explain how companies use technology
and green thinking to create smarter, stronger
businesses. He will explore environmental pressures,
strategies and tools that the world’s best companies
use to innovate and profit. Inc. magazine included
“Green to Gold” by Winston, as one of the 30 books
to guide entrepreneurs and managers.
David Michaels, Ph.D, MPH, Assistant Secretary
of Labor, OSHA (invited) —Occupational Safety
and Health Discussion
New Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David
Michaels is invited to share his insights and respond
to questions from our panel moderator. He will
address the key issues and concerns of SH&E professionals
on the activities and impact of the regulatory,
standards development and compliance assistance
efforts of the federal government.
Geoffery Colvin — The Upside of the
Downturn: Management Strategies to Prevail
in the Recession and Thrive in the Aftermath
Smart business leaders see opportunities in all
situations, good and bad. Geoffrey Colvin, senior
editor at large for
FORTUNE magazine, will share
how successful leaders respond in a crisis, specific
tactics leaders use in these tough times and how
to position yourself and your business to be strong.
Colvin, author of “The Upside of the Downturn”
and “Talent is Overrated” will address the most vital
issues facing business and the economy.
Joe Malarkey— Choose to Lose
You might think things are bad, but no matter how
bad things seem to be, Joe Malarkey can make it
worse! He will poke fun at all the tried, trusted and
clichéd business and motivational classics you have
heard before. Malarkey will share his upside-down,
“Choose to Lose” viewpoint on a variety of topics.
Nonsense? You bet! He ties it all together with an
important message: You can’t let the chance of failure
prevent you from taking the steps to succeed.
Education
The conference’s matrix of educational sessions
for a broad range of practice areas, industries and
interest areas includes:
- Safety Management
- Technical/Engineering/Standards
- Regulatory Issues/Government
- Career/Personal Development
- International Issues
- Ergonomics
- Risk Management/ Insurance
- Construction/Mining
- Environment/ Hazardous Material
- Transportation
- Business Skills
- Fire Protection
- Consulting
- Health/ Industrial Hygiene
- Healthcare
- Training/ Education
- Emergency Management/ Security
- Spanish Language Sessions
Continuing education credit
Attendees earn 1.8 CEUs for the conference,
which includes the Wednesday lunch (1.7 without
lunch). Application has been made to ABIH for CM
Points and IHMM for CMPs.
Pre- and post-conference seminars
Maximize your learning opportunities by attending
ASSE’s Pre- and Post-conference seminars
and workshops to give you the opportunity to take
action on advancing your career and earn up to 5.3
additional CEU/COCs. You can also gain extra CM
points and CMPs by taking advantage of the 42
one, two or three-day seminars offered before and
after the conference.
- Advanced safety management techniques
- Leadership skills
- Business strategies
- Technical and current topics
- Certification preparation workshops
- Certificate program seminars
The expo marketplace
The Safety 2010 Exposition includes more than
400 exhibitors featuring the latest in safety, health
and environmental products and services to help
you succeed. Last year during ASSE’s PDC and
Exposition Safety 2009, held in San Antonio, the
exposition exceeded expectations in the number of
exhibitors and square feet sold, despite the economy.
More than 380 companies exhibited including
Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, non-profit
organizations such as the American Red Cross and
the American Heart Association, colleges and more,
including 70 new
companies. Many
launched new products
and provided
interactive exhibits.
Meet the sponsor
Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based
ASSE is the largest and oldest professional safety
organization and is committed to protecting people,
property and the environment. Its more than 32,000
occupational safety, health and environmental
professional members lead, manage, supervise,
research and consult on safety, health, transportation
and environmental issues in all industries, government,
labor, health care and education. ASSE
has held an annual conference since 1979. For more
information please go to www.asse.org.
The first ASSE conference was held in San
Francisco. For more information on past PDC locations
and themes, visit http://www.asse.org/about/
past_pdc.php. During SAFETY 2009 held in San
Antonio, TX, approximately 3,500 people from 36
countries were in attendance. The conference now
averages about 4,000 attendees each year.
Outside the conference
Baltimore, Maryland’s largest city and economic
hub, is known for its beautiful harbor, quirky, distinct
neighborhoods, unique museums and the
world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore
attractions include the Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Fort McHenry,
Camden Yards (home of the Baltimore Orioles)
and M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore
Ravens). Be sure to sample Maryland’s worldfamous
crabs during your visit.
ASSE has arranged for several tours of local areas
of interest, with the tours focusing on safety at the
sites. Visit the Johns Hopkins University Applied
Physics Lab, the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency, Camden Yards, Northrop Grumman
Electronic Systems, USNS Comfort and the John
Paul Reed Smith Guitars manufacturing site.
