If you joined the West Michigan ASSP’s December Chapter meeting you do.  Twenty nine members participated in this Zoom seminar with Cynthia Horn and Dan Lemon from Industrial Scientific Corporation to learn about this interesting technology and use of industrial gas monitoring.  The West Michigan ASSP provides monthly technical topics to assist safety professionals with ongoing learning and information.  Learn about more Chapter events on the Events page.

On October 20, 2020, MIOSHA held a Coffee with MIOSHA outreach event. While these events are normally held in-person, we conducted the session virtually due to the limitations from COVID. It was sponsored by the West Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and BHS Insurance.  Video Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG-VN58WEnk

Chris Kamp, GSP, Safety Coordinator for John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan welcomed WMASSP members to discuss emergency response and safety at the zoo. The Zoo’s mission is “To help all individuals gain information about, respect for, and an understanding of the animal kingdom by providing quality zoological facility that promotes good animal husbandry, provides diverse educational opportunities, actively participates in local, state, and national conservation and research programs and achieves a significant breeding and reproductive record.” The urban Zoo is governed by Kent County. It is the first zoo in the State to receive accreditation by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.