Virtual Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Preparatory Course Wednesdays August 20 – September 10, 2025 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm The Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Cyber Chapter and The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), National Capital Chapter and Northern Virginia Chapter are proud to offer a 4-day Virtual Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Preparatory Class. This is designed for Safety Professionals preparing to sit for the ASP exam. It also can be used for continuing education for those with existing certifications. Click here to register the class will be held Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time on August 20^th, 27^th, September 3rd, and 10^th,, 2025. The cost will be as follows: Chapter Members Early Bird Special by 7/15/25 $500.00Early Bird by 8/13/25 $750.00Regular after 8/13/25 $950.00 Non-Members Early Bird Special by 7/15/25 $550.00Early Bird by 8/13/25 $800.00Regular after 8/13/25 $1,000.00 To register click here Benefits of this program The course will include electronic copies of the course notes and annotated sample problems. Technology permitting classes will be recorded for student to view for a limited time with the signature of a waiver not to download, distribute, or share. This course allows for flexibility of the student’s schedule not requiring travel or multiple days in a single week away from the office. Early Brid pricing for a national organization’s live virtual courses exceeds $1,000.00. The course is a 4-day (vs. 3-day for national courses) which allows for more problem-solving time during the class. This course includes the math preparation as part of the course for not extra charge. The instructor is a winner of the BCSP Award of Excellence for CSPs Outline of the Course Advanced Science and Math Management Systems Ergonomics Fire Prevention Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health Environmental Management Training/Education Law and Ethics A minimum number of participants is required for the course to be conducted so register early. There are no refunds unless the course is canceled. Course registration may be transferred if requested by 9/1/24. Register Now

ASSP Region VI Professional Development Conference

Myrtle Beach, SC – September 17-19th, 2025

Liaison Roles

We will meet on Tuesday September 16th at 5:15PM in the hotel near the registration table of the PDC for a 30-minute Liaison Orientation to go over the schedules and to address any other concerns. We will also go over the liaison roles and responsibilities, so it is very important that all liaisons attend this meeting. Note: We have gone electronic! Gone are the days of entering surveys into the computer post session!

*Liaisons who do not fulfill these duties may not be permitted to serve as liaisons again*

Colonial Group, Inc.

Colonial Group, Inc. located in Savannah Ga, is seeking an Environmental Manager to join the team.

Colonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company of various subsidiaries. Our group offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, which, combined with strategic infrastructure and logistics capabilities, create significant value for our customers.

Link to Job posting: (https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/colonialgroup/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/8261)

The Environmental Manager is a promoter of Colonial’s safety culture, working under the leadership of the EHS&S VP.

The environmental manager leads a team of environmental specialists in designing strategic environmental compliance policies and procedures across all business units.
This position will be held with self-motivation, enthusiasm, and conviction while fostering a supportive relationship with operating departments.
This position requires a combination of office and fieldwork and occasional overnight travel.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

Knowledge of environmental regulations such as:

CAA: Clean Air Act
CAA Title V: Title V of the Clean Air Act
CAA Section 112(r): Risk Management Plan Rule
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
SPCC: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
UST: Underground Storage Tank
OPA 90: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
RFS: Renewable Fuel Standard
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
EPCRA: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
CWA: Clean Water Act
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Other areas of preferred knowledge:

MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
GA HSRA: Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act
USCG: Response Plans for Oil Facilities
USCG: Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels
HAZWOPER: Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response

Responsible for:

Monitoring overall environmental compliance performance
Managing environmental consultants
Overseeing compliance with environmental plans and permits
Managing the submittal of environmental compliance reports
Managing regulatory deadlines
Managing regulators and regulatory inspections
Overseeing multiple environmental remediation projects

Assessing remediation strategies
Managing environmental consultants and annual budgets
Developing and reviewing remediation reports

Maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with environmental agencies and adjacent residential communities
Representing the company at environmental organizations and in environmental groups and committees
Managing environmental releases and other environmental emergency responses.

Works independently with consultants, contractors, and legal counsel
Manages and develops the environmental team
Other duties and projects may be assigned

Congratulations to our 2024 Low Country Chapter SPY!

Patrick,

It is my honor to announce that the Low Country ASSP Chapter executive board selected you as the Low Country Chapter SPY for 2023-2024.

We thank you for your many and diverse contributions to the safety profession and we wish you well in your future endeavors in this profession as well as with our Chapter and the ASSP. You have a bright future and we’re pleased to be a part of your career and experience. We’re looking forward to see what your future holds as well as your many accomplishments.

We will be sharing this recognition with our Chapter, Region VI, and your employer. More to come.

Again, congratulations and thank you for representing our chapter well!

Jayne Carswell
ASSP Low Country Chapter – Awards & Recognition Chair

Professional Safety Journal

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WISE Mentoring Program

The WISE Mentoring program successfully connects today’s most talented and experienced women mentors with rising and aspiring mentees. This pairing is designed to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objective, skill development, career option consideration, and network formation. All discussions are strictly confidential between the two parties. If you are an SH&E practitioner seeking to chart a successful career path or a seasoned pro eager to share experiences and insight, please visit the ASSP WISE website for more information.