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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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FLORIDA LOCAL SECTION OF AIHA WINTER 2015 NEWSLETTER

Hello fellow Florida Local Section AIHA members,

I find it hard to believe that a year has passed since I became president of our local section and in a few short months I will be passing the gavel on to our incoming President, Mark Mitchell. Our Spring conference, to be held at the Hutchinson Island Marriott on April 16 and 17, 2015, promises to be a great experience. A variety of talented speakers and outstanding presentations should captivate all who attend. You can see further details on the content of the Spring Conference provided later in this newsletter.

We are looking forward to once again teaming with the National AIHA for our Fall 2015 Conference in Orlando. This worked out very well when we did this in Miami with National and we look forward to a great turnout this fall. Partnering with the National AIHA helps build a stronger bond between our local section and National which benefits both organizations. Our local section will be arranging the technical tours for the fall conference where we will have the opportunity to provide up to a total of four tours. The Orlando area has many diverse industries with numerous opportunities for industrial hygienists to broaden their knowledge. We look forward to providing several interesting and enjoyable tours.

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Inside this Issue • President’s Message…………………………………….…1• 2015 Elections…………………………………………….…3• Treasurer Report…………………………………….…….5• Fall 2014 PDCs & Conference………………….……6• Fall 2014 Vendor Appreciation Night………………7• Spring 2015 PDC & Conference……………….…..10

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Presidents Message Continued…

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Our local section is fortunate to be continuing with strong membership and good attendance at our conferences. Financially, we continue to be in good condition. In response to a membership vote at the September 2014 Business meeting, we have set aside $25,000 toward the scholarship fund, following a financially successful Fall 2014 conference. We hope to present a check in the amount of $25,000 to the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF) endowed scholarship fund during the joint Fall conference with National as we did at the 2013 Fall Conference.

We have several openings coming up on the board this spring and I encourage everyone, particularly if you have never served on the board, to volunteer. You will not only find it a very rewarding experience, you will also have an opportunity to become better acquainted with more of our members, all while working with a great group of board members. For those of you who have served in the past we welcome you to volunteer again perhaps in a new position or in the same position where your previously learned skills can be put to good use.

I look forward to seeing everyone in Hutchinson Island soon.

Sincerely,Byron Nelson, FL Local Section AIHA President




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2015 Officer and Director Positions ElectionImmediate Past President, Roberto “Rob” Rolon

Hello FL Local Section Member,

As the Past-President of the FL Local Section AIHA, I have the privilege in serving as the chairman for the Nominating Committee. We have four Officer and Director Positions coming available next year (i.e. 2015). These positions include:

• President-Elect: This Officer position is responsible for seeing all local section functions run smoothly in the absence of the FL Local Section President. The President-Elect should attend the Leadership Workshop offered by AIHA National Office. This Officer position requires a good standing membership with the AIHA National Office as well as the FL Local Section AIHA. Upon completion of the one-year team, the President-Elect will automatically assume the FL Local Section President Officer position. The President-Elect serves as the chairman of the Membership Committee and promotes matters of membership for the local section.

• Director of Professional Relations: This Director position is responsible for setting up/coordinating vendors for the local section conferences. The Director position is a three year commitment and requires a good standing membership with the FL Local Section AIHA.

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• Director of Communications: This Director position is responsible for the local section newsletter, web site (i.e. Wild Apricot), and other communications to the membership and submission of local section information to the AIHA journal, The Synergist, and other publications. The Director position is a three year commitment and requires a good standing membership with the FL Local Section AIHA.

• Director of Professional Development: This Director position is responsible for coordinating Professional Development Courses (PDCs) and professional certification activities. PDCs are typically held twice per year in conjunction with the FL Local Section Conferences. The Director position is a three year commitment and requires a good standing membership with the FL Local Section AIHA.

The Committee is seeking to have at least two members for each aforementioned position. I can truly say my time on the Executive Committee has been an outstanding experience. Being part of this organization has helped me grow professionally. If you have not held a position in the past or it has been a while since you last held a position within the local section, please consider self-nominating or contact me. I will assist you with submitting your nomination package. I look forward to working with you in the near future in continuing our success within the FL Local Section AIHA. The link for the nomination form is on the FL AIHA website home page.

Respectively,

Rob Rolon, Past-President of the FL Local Section AIHA

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2015 Officer and Director Positions Election Continued




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Treasurer Report - Wendy Benison


Florida Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association

Draft Financial Report for Calendar Year 2014




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Recap of the Fall 2014 PDCs and Conference

The fall conference held on Thursday September 11th & 12th at the Orlando Airport Marriott was both interesting and successful. The PDC speakers’, Mr. David Wagner of Industrial Scientific Corp and Lesley Welch of Walt Disney World, were excellent. Mr. Wagner’s PDC was “Practical Sensing and Application of the 4-Gas/PID Monitor. Ms. Welch’s PDC was “Heat Stress Management: The Disney Safe Integrated Program Approach to Preventing Heat Illness and Injury”.

The Conference on Friday had 6 presentations ranging from a History of Personal Monitoring to Formaldehyde and Endogenous Dilemmas. The range in presentations was pretty eclectic and included Governmental Updates, Basics of Radiation Protection, Mold Remediation Applications and Protective Clothing. Most of the presentations can be viewed on the FAIHA website. It was amazing how many attendees stayed until the last presentation. Could it be for the gift card or to learn what endogenous meant? The succession of our President-Elect to President, Mr. Byron Nelson, was evident by his closing remarks. I’m sure looking forward to our next conference!!!!!

-Allan Schreiber, Director of Professional Development


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Fall 2014 Vendor Appreciation Night

Our Fall Vendor Appreciation Night was a great opportunity for our members to see the latest product offerings and services from our vendors while networking with

colleagues and old friends. We appreciate the financial support of our 12 vendors - we were thrilled to have that many participating again!! Please consider our vendors when

making equipment purchases or lab services. Check out the pictures below for the smiling faces of our door prize recipients!!

Participating Vendors Abatix Corporation

Argus-Hazco EMLab P&K

EMSL Analytical Inc.

Fiberlock Technologies

Galson Laboratories

Nextteq LLC

Pine Environmental

Safety Plus International, LLC

Sensidyne LP

SKC Inc

Traveler’s Laboratory

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR 2014 FALL CONFERENCE!


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Spring 2015 PDCs - Thursday April 16, 2015Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34996


PDC #1: Non-Ionizing Radiation and the Industrial Hygienist

Instructor: William P. Ringo, Ph.D., CIH, CSP – DRM & Associates Inc.

This PDC will focus on the entire non-ionizing spectrum. This includes the physics, measurement, usage, and real and potential hazards. The hazards will include the risks to employees and/or the public. The determination of risks will be evaluated through instrumentation and observation. A special topic to be considered will include the hazards of lasers, which can be found everywhere. In addition, the presentation will include a look at a nook in the spectrum where recent research activity has shone a light on a new potential hazard.

PDC #2: PCBs, PBBs and PB&J: Toxicology, History and Current Topics for Polychlorinated and Polybrominated Compounds

Instructor: Dr. Robert DeMott, DABT – ENVIRON International Corporation

Toxicology basics and historical concerns of Polychlorinated and Polybrominated Biphenyls. In depth evaluation for new concerns of PCBs and indoor spaces. Additional information will be presented on the persistent concerns and product substitution of PBB flame retardants.




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Spring 2015 General Session - Friday April 17, 2015 Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34996

Registration is now open for the Spring 2015 conference. To register go to our website and click on the Events tab:http://flaiha.wildapricot.org/event-1760329.

Also, if you have not done so already, please renew your FL AIHA membership. This can be done on our website when you log in. If you have renewed your membership in conjunction with the national AIHA, then our system will be updated to show you up to date. Kari Reno is working to process these and should be completed within the next week or so.

Many of you have asked in the past about the price sheet for the conference, it is printed here for your convenience and is also on the website.


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Florida Local Section of AIHA Board Members

2014 - 2015 OFFICERS

PresidentByron Nelson, CIH

Southern Environmental Sciences813.752.5014

[email protected]

President-ElectMark Mitchell, CIH ROH CSPGenesee & Wyoming Railroad

[email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentRob Rolon, CIHTetra Tech Inc.

[email protected]

SecretaryKari Reno

Golder Associates Inc.904.207.6032

[email protected]

TreasurerWendy Benison

[email protected]

DIRECTORS

Professional RelationsLinda Boehmer

Jacobs Technology321.861.4929

[email protected]

Professional DevelopmentAllan Schreiber, CIH

Naval Hospital Jacksonville321.431.2026

[email protected]

Communications

Brooke Martin, CIHCSX Transportation

904.381-5107 [email protected]


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