2019 Conference Information
2019 Conference Brochure
Speaker & Topic Details coming by July
Handouts will be posted to web, if provided by speaker, by early Sept prior to the conference. Attendees have access to presentations for each day the are registared for. See slides and handouts button on left.
LUNCHES INCLUDED WITH EACH FULL DAY REGISTRATION
BUSINESS EXPO WEDNESDAY
NETWORK SOCIAL AFTER EXPO (includes hors doeuvres and drinks)
THURSDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Julius Rhodes
"You've Been Changed"
The featured Keynote Speaker, Julius Rhodes will be presenting a keynote address titled "You've Been Changed". His audience interactive presentation examines how we should consistently represent ourselves to stakeholders, what our standards of excellence say to others and how our personal and professional brand impacts our ability to gain support for our vital work.
Mr. Rhodes is the Founder and Principal of the mpr group (www.mprgroup.info ) and has been a successful business owner and EHS professional for 25 years. A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School he has a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Resources from Roosevelt University and a Masters of Science degree from Loyola University's Institute of Human Resource and Industrial Relations.
In 1992 Mr. Rhodes completed a certified arbitrator development program through Cornell University and the New York State Employment Relations Board. In 1997 he received a lifetime designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), the highest level of professional accomplishment in human resources. He completed his coursework towards a Ph.D at Loyola University, and is an Adjunct instructor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
He authored two books, Brand: YOU Personal Branding for Success in Life and Business, and Brand: YOU The Workbook. He has spoken internationally and nationally on a wide variety of topics. He also knows the realities faced by safety professionals and truly believes that safety professionals save lives. He is a past conference attendee and we are pleased to welcome him back as he shares his knowledge and eperiences.
OVER 80 SESSIONS
This annual educational event features excellent speakers on relevant topics in safety, health and environmental issues. Full and half day seminars in addition to shorter topic sessions.
Attendees receive the most up-to-date information immediately applicable to the workplace.
CEUs (for CSP recertification) will be applied for as in past years. Simply sign in each day or half day attending. ASSE records and retains this information for seven years for ASSE members. ASSE education transcripts and CEUs earned are available by contacting (847) 699-2929 or email a request to customerservice@asse.org
The conference qualifies for CM points for CIHs. The approval process for CM points has been replaced by ABIH (see ABIH website for information).
Past 2018 SPONSORS
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2018 SILVER SPONSORS
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Bronze Sponsors
PRINT SPONSORS
Beverage Sponsor PEPSI 
Pastry Sponsor by Complete Equity Markets
This conference is co-sponsored by:
- Chicago Local Section of AIHA
- Local Section of AHMP
- ASSE Chapters:
- Greater Chicago
- Northeastern Illinois
- Three Rivers
Planned in Association with:
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Northern Illinois University, College of Engineering
- National Safety Education Center
