Home – 12th Annual GVSU Occupational Safety & Health Scholarship Golf Tournament

American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) continues to provide development and support for GVSU students majoring in Occupational Safety & Health Management. One way of accomplishing this is by investing in students who best represent the future in our field and a business such as yours. 114 years since its inception and with more than 37,000 members worldwide, ASSP continues to strive to be the premier safety and health organization.

The West Michigan American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) presents in-depth technical session on Tier II reporting and air emissions requirements. This essential presentation will cover:

• Tier II Reporting Overview: A comprehensive guide to EPA’s SARA 312 program, highlighting the federal requirements for material storage reporting. Learn about Michigan-specific requirements, including the state’s reporting tools, thresholds, due date (March 1), and Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) list.

• Multi-State Considerations: Gain insights into Tier II reporting requirements in other states, ideal for professionals with responsibilities extending beyond Michigan.
• Michigan Air Emissions Reporting: Understand the reporting process through MiEnviro using SLEIS. This segment will detail Michigan’s air emissions reporting requirements and the submission deadline of March 15.

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John Viana, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  John was born in Syracuse, New York on August 12, 1936.  

He was a member of the New York Air National Guard for ten years and completed the Air Force Cadet Program.  He served in a Fighter Squadron and a Radar Unit.  John flew in fighters as a radar observer and worked in the Radar Unit as a weapons controller.  In 1961 his Radar Unit was called to active duty during the Berlin Wall Crisis and his unit was sent to Germany to operate a radar site controlling aircraft.

He worked for Aetna Casualty and Surety Insurance Company for thirty-six years and for Hastings Mutual for five years.  His assignments included Loss Control, Commercial Underwriting and Commercial Marketing. Prior to insurance experience, he worked for Allied Chemical tending boilers in the power house.

Involved with the American Society of Safety Engineers/Professionals – West Michigan Chapter, Region VII/North Area, John was active member for 41 years and an emeritus member for 16 years totaling nearly six decades of dedicated membership supporting the association’s mission in America’s workplace: “Working together for a safer, stronger future.”

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Beverly; son: David (Shelly) Viana and their children, Kyle, Justin, Torie and great grandson, Silas; daughter, Deborah (Paul) Mabin and their daughters, Kaleah and Jayde; sister in Camillus, New York, Maria (Robert) Maraio and their children, Sharon and Sandra; several cousins, nieces and nephews.  John was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie and parents, Peter and Irma Viana.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent online at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.

Well done long and faithful servant, we bid you farewell.