To all:
I appreciate the e-mail from Neal calling attention to some excellent safety -related Workshops. His e-mail, other correspondence on the web site over the past several years and my personal assessment of the need for the American Chemical Society to take a more proactive role in this critical arena causes me to offer a bold new proposal. I realize my proposal will be viewed in some quarters as a potentially controversial, approach to enhancing the role of the American Chemical Society in promoting chemical safety.
The proposal I offer is based on my career of over a half century creating an improved scientific basis for evaluating the potential human health hazards of radiation and chemical hazards and then working to use that knowledge to inform the development of improved regulations and guidance to protect and promote human health. My experience includes over 30 years as the senior scientific executive of two major toxicology research laboratories staffed with 150 to 250 individuals. The Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute was funded primarily by the federal government (it was a government owned, contractor operated lab). The Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology was primarily funded by dues from private firms largely in the chemical sector. Both labs had a dedicated Health and Safety units that were well-staffed with individuals who were certified in Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene , General Safety, and Fire Protection. In both organizations the Head of the Health and Safety Unit reported directly to me as the CEO. This fact alone was surprising to many who visited including external auditors. Every one on the staff knew the institutional commitment to health and safety and the broad authority delegated to the Head of Health and Safety. That included the authority to lock down ANY laboratory or operation not in compliance with established regulations, this included the senior most scientist in the organization. No one was exempt!
I am amazed at the regular appearance on this web site of entries from individuals who clearly have limited support from their institutions with regard to advancing safety. Recently, we had an e-mail from an individual whose supervisor would not approve purchase of crucial documentation.. E-mails are frequently posted noting the driving force for inaction relate to inadequate budgets for operations or travel. Quite frankly, I am dubious of the commitment of many institutions to advancing safety. The leadership of many of these organizations fail to appreciate a major cultural change is needed in attitudes and commitments. Doing the minimum required by law is no longer adequate.
As a step in the right direction I urge the ACS leadership to immediately waive any fees for participation in ACS sponsored safety workshops. Further, I suggest the ACS immediately set up a system of travel grants to promote attendance at ACS sponsored safety workshops. I have reviewed on a regular basis the Form 990s the ACS and other non-profits are required to submit to the Internal Revenue Service. These forms tell the reader a lot about the financial health of an organization. The ACS in my opinion can afford what I have proposed.
I look forward to learning from others, especially those currently working in the "trenches", how they view my proposal.
Respectfully,
Roger O. McClellan, DVM, MMS, DSc(Honorary)
Former President and CEO, LITRI and CIIT
Diplomate- ABT and ABVT
Fellow- AAAS, HPS SRA, IARA, AAAR and ATS
Elected Member- National Academy of Medicine
Editor- Critical Reviews in Toxicology
Advisor, Health and Risk Analysis
Albuquerque, NM
On Sunday, April 23, 2017 12:01 PM, NEAL LANGERMAN <neal**At_Symbol_Here**chemical-safety.com> wrote:
YOU DO NOT PAY UNTIL THE WORKSHOP IS DETERMINED TO BE PRESENTED - YOUR FUNDS WILL NOT BE TIED UP FOR MONTHS! Fees CHAS, CHED, & CSHEMA Members: $375/workshop Non-CHAS whether ACS members or not $425/workshop Half-day workshops $200/half day session K-12 Science Teachers $99/workshop, applies to all 6 workshops EARLY REGISTRATION SAVES YOU AN ADDITIONAL $75. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS 30 JUNE 2017 D.C. National Meeting. | Full Day Workshops | | Laboratory Waste Management Workshop | 18 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Laboratory Safety: Advanced Concepts Workshop | 18 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | How to be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Workshop | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Laboratory Scale Recognition & Control Workshop | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Half Day Workshops | | Cannabis Chemistry Issues Workshop Cannabis Extraction Workshop (morning) | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Cannabis Chemistry Issues Workshop Cannabis Analysis Workshop (afternoon) | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Using ACS Lab Safety Resources in the Classroom Workshop Part 1: Secondary School and Undergraduate Labs (morning) | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | | Using ACS Lab Safety Resources in the Classroom Workshop Part 2: Chemistry Majors and Research Laboratories (afternoon) | 19 August 2017 | ACS Meeting - DC Convention Center | |
WORKSHOPS MARKED IN GREEN ARE CONFIRMED TO BE PRESENTED. PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO OTHER INTERESTED FOLKS! |
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