With the cooler temperatures and colorful change of the leaves, it is clear that fall is upon us. It seems as though we had no warning this year, and once the change occurred there was no going back. That might be a sign of the times as 2020 has certainly been a year with dramatic changes and no going back. The pandemic has changed most everyone’s lifestyle and there will likely be no going back to the way things were before it changed the world.
I pause for a moment to wish a happy birthday to ASSP as a society that was founded on October 14, 1911 as a direct result of the catastrophic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, one of the deadliest industrial incidents in US history, where 146 persons perished. Since its founding ASSP, in its various forms, has been promoting workplace safety by developing persons into true professionals and experts in the field.
The Chesapeake Chapter works hard to continue that legacy by providing education, training, networking and development of leadership skills. Even in times of uncertainty, and perhaps more in those times, the workplace needs to remain a safe environment for workers and the community. The Chesapeake Chapter, through online, virtual; courses and meetings, and its wealth of resources, continues to develop the skills and knowledge of our member safety professionals.
If you are working in the safety field, or considering a career in safety, I urge you to take a look at ASSP and the value it brings to its members. By growing the membership strong, we progress the profession and provide for a safer and healthier community.
Enjoy the cooler weather and bright colors around us as we move forward into a bright future.
James F Kane
Chesapeake Chapter President
American Society of Safety Professionals