American Society of Safety Professionals - San Diego ASSP Chapter

12/11/2025

The San Diego ASSP Chapter recognized Lee Donahue, SMP, CHST, CUSP, OHST, CIT, with the 2025 Safety Professional of the Year Award (SPY) during their annual Holiday Luncheon on December 9, 2025.

The Safety Professional of the Year Award is presented to an ASSP member who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the occupational safety and health (OSH) field while also advancing the OSH profession. Visit https://sandiego.assp.org/chapter-spy-award/ to see past recipients!

Lee is a Senior Safety Manager for Morrow-Meadows (an electrical contractor) and became an ASSP member in 2015 through the NEIL chapter outside of Chicago. He began attending San Diego chapter meetings in 2016 and has held the San Diego ASSP Chapter President title twice (2023-2024 and current).

Congratulations, Lee, and thanks for all you do for ASSP and the safety profession!

02/26/2025

Join us for our March 11, 2025 Breakfast Meeting!

Topic: Human Resources Professionals –

Leveraging the Hidden Gem in Safety Management

Speaker: Dan Hopwood, MPH, CSP, SMS, ARM, FASSP

The journey of success for Safety Professionals is rarely traveled alone. Mentors, technical advisors, academic partners and others all help the professional succeed. Some of the more important partners are those in the Human Resources arena.

In some cases, the Safety Professional resides within the HR Department; regardless, HR and Safety must be solid teammates, advocating for the same goals.

Dan's presentation will highlight 12 essential characteristics of HR’s role and how they can be leveraged to enhance safety outcomes and assist Safety Professionals in their day-to-day tasks and journey to safety success.

Dan is a career-long safety professional, having provided services throughout the US and internationally. He currently is the Senior Vice President and Director of Risk Control Field Services for Sompo, a large, multi-national commercial insurance carrier.

Dan taught at the college level for 25 years, including at San Diego State University at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He earned a BS and MPH in Industrial Safety/Public Health from San Diego State University and has earned the CSP, SMS (soon to be the SMP) and ARM. In August 2024, Dan was named a Fellow of ASSP.

Advance registration closes at noon on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Breakfast check-in opens at 7:00 a.m. and the meeting will formally begin at 7:30 a.m. Be sure to get there early to grab some breakfast, get situated, and have a chance to say hi to people before the meeting!

REGISTER at: https://sandiego.assp.org/events/breakfast-meeting-march-11-2025/

WHERE: Admiral Baker Golf Course Clubhouse, 3604 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, California, 92124

Breakfast Meeting – March 11, 2025 Tickets Price Qty Regular Ticket $20.00 USD   Quantity Student Ticket $10.00 USD   Quantity please do not enter anything in this input  March 11, 2025  7:30 am - 8:45 am Human Resources Professionals – Leveraging the Hidden Gem in Safety Management Da...

01/30/2025

Topic: Protecting Outdoor Workers - The Importance of Skin Safety
Speaker: R. Fletcher Rich, CEO, R&R Lotion

About Fletcher
Fletcher is an esteemed expert in the field of occupational skin health, uniquely qualified to speak on various topics related to skin cancer awareness and skin safety. His extensive experience and dedication to educating others make him a prominent figure in the industry. Over the course of his career, Fletcher has attended more than 300 safety seminars, gaining a wealth of knowledge and insights into best practices for skin protection.

He has also been a featured speaker at over 100 events, where he shares his expertise on critical topics such as sun protection, insect prevention, poison ivy, and dermatitis. Fletcher's commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in skin health is evident through his yearly attendance at skin care seminars and his membership in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
Preventive Steps for Reducing Skin-Related Hazards.

In addition to highlighting the hazards, Fletcher will provide practical preventive steps that outdoor workers can take to mitigate their risk exposure.

The Role of Employers and OSHA Requirements
Fletcher will also emphasize the crucial role of employers in ensuring the safety and well-being of their outdoor workers. He will discuss the requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for protecting workers from skin-related hazards.
This segment of the presentation will cover:
· Employer responsibilities in providing proper training and resources to workers.
· The importance of creating a safe work environment by implementing effective safety protocols.
· Compliance with OSHA regulations to minimize the risk of skin-related injuries and illnesses.

Event Details
Advance registration for Fletcher's upcoming presentation closes at noon on Friday, February 7, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot at this informative event.

The presentation details are as follows:

· WHEN: February 11, 2025. Registration starts at 7:00 am. Breakfast and the presentation will begin at 7:30 am.

· WHERE: Admiral Baker Golf Course Clubhouse, 3604 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, California, 92124

Be sure to arrive early to enjoy breakfast, get situated, and have a chance to network with fellow attendees before the meeting begins.

Fletcher's presentation promises to be an enlightening session for all those involved in occupational skin health and safety.

Don't miss the chance to gain insights from one of the leading experts in the field and enhance your knowledge of skin health and safety.

REGISTER at: https://lnkd.in/gTQkPe_X

For answers to most questions, please see the Chapter website: https://sandiego.assp.org.

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01/24/2025

New places, new faces! Thanks to everyone who came out to hang out at Novo Brazil yesterday!

Chris, Lee, Jeff, Scott, Lorena, Chris, Hortencia, Glenda, Avery, and Ray!

01/17/2025

We had so much fun that we figured we'd do it again!

Our next informal meet and mingle will be on Wednesday, January 22nd!

This time, we'll be at Novo Brazil in Mission Valley from 4pm to 6pm, at the southeast corner of Mission Valley Mall.

Like last time, food and drink will be available for purchase, but the networking will still be free!

No RSVP needed.

Thursday January 22 from 4pm to 6pm
Novo Brazil Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego