Georgia Local Section

[American Industrial hygiene Association]

[March, 2000]

Quarterly Newsletter - Website Edition

Spring Meeting (Vendors Day)
Monday, April 10, 2000
Cobb Galeria Centre, Room 104-105
Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Presidents Message, Eva Ewing, CIH

Please mark the following important dates on your calendar:

Brenda Southerland, program coordinator and Dave Beem, vendor coordinator, for our April 10th spring meeting at Cobb Galleria have insured there is something for everyone interested in the IH field. In addition to a diverse technical program, there will be vendor displays, lunch, door prizes, and great opportunities for networking. (All pocket protectors welcome!) Thank you Brenda and Dave for your hard work on this meeting.

Please take a little time before laying this newsletter aside to mail your ballots for GLS officer/board members and the by-laws change. Consider your vote as a way of showing your appreciation for those who are willing to provide personal time and effort to further our profession! If you have any questions regarding the proposed change in by-laws, don't hesitate to contact me or any of the other officers/board members.

In closing, I want to congratulate all of the active GLS members and encourage those who haven't been able to attend meetings to "just do it"! The local section has had a very successful year thanks to interested members and the excellent work of the officers and board. I have found it very rewarding to be associated with this group and their "can do" attitude. I'm looking forward to coming attractions from GLS in 2000.

Augusta ASSE PDC, May 8-9

The GLS is co-sponsoring the Professional Development Conference that will be hosted by the Augusta Chapter ASSE on May 8-9, 2000 at the Radisson Riverwalk in Augusta, Georgia. Thanks to Phil Williams for coordinating presentations that will be presented by several AIHA members. All GLS members should have received information about the conference via e-mail or post. You can also download the PDC brochure and registration form from the GLS website at:

http://www.uga.edu/ehs/aiha/calendar.html

This looks like a great opportunity to pick up some new technical information. CSP-COC and CIH-CM points will be awarded. This year's conference theme is Safety, It's Your Business. The individual registration fee is $145. Your fee includes the PDC, Expo, breakfast and lunch on both days, and admission to the Cocktail Hour on Monday evening. ASSE and AIHA members will receive a 10% discount. If you would like more information please contact Matthew Parker at 803-641-0100 or visit the PCD webpage at:

http://www.rcscorporation.com/pdcmain.html

AIHA Gov. Affairs Group News

The February issue of Happenings on the Hill has been posted to the GLS website. Highlights include: the debate over the OSHA ergonomics proposal, the status of the proposed Health and Safety Program Standard, and the recent "flap" in Congress over OSHA jurisdiction for telecommuter home offices. To read the articles from this issue please visit our website at:

http://www.uga.edu/ehs/aiha/aihanewsfeb00.html

Election and By-laws Revision

This year the ballot also includes a proposed revision to the Local Section By-laws. If approved, National AIHA membership will not be a prerequisite to serve on the GLS Executive Committee as Director or Newsletter Editor. National AIHA membership will still be required for GLS members elected to serve as Local Section Officers, e.g., President, President Elect., Secretary, and Treasurer. Nominees for the GLS Executive Committee for 2000-2001 are:

President Elect:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Board of Directors:

Newsletter Editor

WebSite Update, Stan Salisbury, CIH

http://www.uga.edu/ehs/aiha

A couple of new entries have been added to the Other Links page. Under the Toxic Substances heading you'll find MSDSOnline.com, a site that offers electronic distribution of MSDSs. Registration for their basic service is free. Speaking of free, there is a website offering links to free environmental, health, and safety software. It's called EHSFreeware.com and you'll find a link to the site under Freeware and Shareware Applications. Check them out when you get a chance. Also, if you find a website you think would make a good addition to our Other Links page, please tell me about it. My email address is sas4@bellsouth.net

ABIH Certification Maintenance

The American Board of Industrial hygiene has awarded certification maintenance (CM points for the following Georgia AIHA Local Section meetings:

Recent Job Opportunities

The RCS Corporation has immediate 60-90 day assignments (with potential extensions) in Idaho Falls for the following professionals:

Either 1099 contractors or employment with RCS is available.

Also available:

4-6 month assignment for a Certified Industrial Hygienist with DOE experience and a college degree. All positions will pay $65 a day per diem plus rental car and one trip home per month. To apply: e-mail resume to mail@rcscorporation.com or fax to 803-641-7037 or call (803) 641-0100 Ext. 29.

Professional Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist. The job involves traveling to various client job sites to organize and manage industrial hygiene projects. A BS degree and 3 years of directly related experience are required. Shifts and hours will vary according to project. The position is located in Tucker (Atlanta), Georgia. Salary: $40K-$75K.

Executive Committee Highlights Scott Weiner, CIH

Members present: Mark Demyanek, Brenda Southerland, Eva Ewing, Dave Beem, Barb Epstien

Dave reported that $3000 was spent up front for Cobb Galleria for our April 10th Meeting. Approximately $700 of this will be returned. there is currently $6000 in the bank. A $100 donation was made to Hospice of Providence in memory of Stan's mother. The Spring Meeting is being organized by Brenda and Dave. It will include vendors exhibits. A tentative schedule was distributed. There was some discussion of additional topics. July 24th will be the date for our summer meeting. It will be a half-day session. Dave will be responsible for the meeting. The Membership Directory will go out after the April meeting. The next Executive Committee meeting was scheduled for June 2 at Georgia Power.

Annual Sponsorships Available

A new advertising fee schedule has been established for those interested in placing ads throughout the year in all four newsletters and the annual membership directory. Annual Sponsors will receive a price break and a free link on the GLS Web site. Vendors' Day sponsorship fees are not affected.

Ad Size

Newsletters
four each

Annual Directory

Annual Rates

Savings

B. Card

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$50

¼ pg.

$200

$75

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$75

½ pg.

$400

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full pg.

$800

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Contact Dave Beem at 404-527-3258 to place your ad.