Happy February to All the Members of the Chesapeake Chapter of ASSP. The year is moving ahead quickly as it seems like just yesterday, we were welcoming in 2021. On the health front, Covid-19 vaccines from various manufacturers have been approved for use, and distribution is in progress. The task of vaccinating over 300 million people is quite challenging and may very well impact our operations moving forward. In the meantime, the virus continues to spread, possibly at a slower rate, but still posing a risk to all of us. We cannot allow complacency to set in and offset the progress made thus far, so please follow the established guidelines such as social distancing, wearing face covering and continual good hygiene practices.
On the political front, the new administration has been busy making its mark through various executive orders. The full extent of these initiatives has not been fully realized, but will likely affect us as well. In particular an increased focus on occupational safety and environmental issues may directly impact us. Stay tuned to see how this all shakes out.
On the Chapter front, we continue to offer some interesting and useful topics during a regular monthly meetings. January’s topic of Damage Prevention presented by Miss Utilities in conjunction with BGE was well attended and chocked full of on the ground (or in the ground) procedures and tips on preventing damage to existing underground utilities. February’s meeting should prove to be just as informative. Additionally, plans for our Virtual PDC, on April 15, are coming together nicely with a little something for just about everyone, including some great construction topics.
As we move forward, please keep checking back to our website for the latest news and updates.
Stay Safe & Stay Healthy!
James F Kane (Jim)
Chesapeake Chapter President
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)