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R O C K Y M O U N T A I N S E C T I O N - A M E R I C A N I N D U S T R I A L H Y G I E N E A S S O C I A T I O N ( R M S - A I H A )
A common theme of my messages to the RMS this year has been volunteerism. To close out the year I’d like to highlight our members who have contributed so much to support the Industrial Hygiene community of Colorado and Wyoming through their volunteer efforts. First, I’d like to recognize the RMS Board. This group of very talented and dedicated individuals has led the drive to keep the RMS a vibrant and vital organization in service of our profession.
• Cynthia Ellwood, Past President
• Milenda Powers, President
• Barb O’Kane, President Elect and Co-Chair of the Fall Technical
Conference Planning Committee
• Megan Meagher, Treasurer
• Deborah Crider, Secretary
• Linda Hendrix, Director and Programs Chair
• Roberta Smith, Director and Webmaster
• Joshua Schaeffer, Director and International Committee Chair
• Corey Butler, Director and Newsletter Chair
• Denise Donnelly, Director and Outreach Chair
• Holli Merchant, Director and Education Chair
• Erik Vermulen, Director and Legislative Committee Chair
• Trish McCready, Director and Membership Chair
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Melinda Powers
The Fall Technical Conference Planning Committee is composed of not only RMS members, but ASSE Colorado Chapter members. Our organizations have formed a strong alliance to develop the premiere local technical conference in Colorado and Wyoming. We thank them for their MANY hours of service. Barb O’Kane AIHA-RMS Conference Co-chair
John DiPaolo ASSE Colorado Chapter Conference Co-Chair
2014 FTC Planning Committee: John Balzer James DeValois Davina Harrison Jim Larson Milenda Powers Rob Strode
Alyce Bizzell Cynthia Ellwood Doug Herrick Bill Mele Michelle Reiher Lee Ann Underwood
Michael Breu Sue Farr Bradley King Louis Mitchell Roberta Smith Kim Vowell
Phil Clark Theresa Gallagher Sara Krall Rob Paulsen David Stewart
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Special recognition is due to Lee Ann Underwood. Lee Ann has many talents, including throwing and finishing pottery. She created beautiful mugs that were awarded to conference speakers in thanks for their presentations. Other members volunteered to develop and coordinate the programs and educational events offered this year: Ashleigh Kayne, Mary Ann Heaney, Cynthia Ellwood, Eric Esswein, Christina Aguilera, Barb O'Kane, Jim Lieberman, Mike Richen, Nancy Kahl. Casey McCutcheon served the Legislative committee, Tina Fehringer served the Membership committee and Cynthia Ellwood, Linn Havelick, and Michael Richen served the International Committee. Each year new board members are elected to serve. Thanks to our outgoing board members: Cynthia Ellwood, Josh Schaeffer, Corey Butler, and Denise Donnelly. Welcome new board members: Bradley King, Sarah Kaiman, Bevin Luna and Breanne Beck. Also, Trish McCready finds it necessary to resign her position early. Alyce Bizell has been appointed by the board to fill the remainder of Trish’s term in accordance with RMS bylaws. The Rocky Mountain Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association has been in very good hands this year. Lastly, 50 RMS members and guests enjoyed the Holiday Party this year. It was a great opportunity to network and celebrate 2014. We collected a record 167 pounds of non-perishable food to donate to area food banks. Thanks to Linda Hendrix for planning a great party! Thanks to all our volunteers and looking forward to another great year in 2015, Milenda Powers
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RMS MEMBERSHIP It's time to renew your membership for another fabulous year with AIHA-RMS! If you are a member of AIHA
National, you can renew your local membership on their website at www.AIHA.org. Or, you can visit our
website and renew at www.aiha-rms.org. We have an exciting year coming up and we want you to continue
to be a part of it.
A quick note: I am sad to say that I will be stepping down as Membership Director for the final year of my
term: 2015. Fortunately, our very own Alyce Bizzell will be resuming my duties. She has been an active AIHA-
RMS member for the last couple of years and will bring a lot of enthusiasm to our membership. Please
welcome her with open arms! For me, it has been a pleasure being a part of the AIHA-RMS Board and I look
forward to my continued participation as a member. Thank you and I wish you all a wonderful holiday season.
~ Trish McCready
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WHY IS RMS LOCAL SECTION MEMBERSHIP BENEFICIAL?
Membership in an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) local section provides you with a wide
range of networking opportunities in the occupational health and safety field. You stay abreast of the latest
developments in the field—at the local level and worldwide. Membership in a local section will do more than
just keep you informed, it provides you with a total spectrum of activities that enhance your professional
growth while promoting the occupational health and safety field. AIHA national membership is not required,
but membership in both organizations is strongly encouraged to maximize your benefits.
• Network at professional meetings.
• Move ahead at career fair displays.
• Update your knowledge at symposia on current occupational health topics.
• Take advantage of numerous professional development opportunities.
• Meet with allied professional groups.
• Recognize excellence in the field through award selections and presentations.
• Promote the future of industrial hygiene by sponsoring student local sections and scholarship programs.
How can you join the Rocky Mountain Local Section? Use the on-line membership application, where you can pay by credit card or mail in check.
If you are a member of AIHA National and want to pay your local dues got to
https://webportal.aiha.org/LogIn/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/MemberDR/MembershipApplicationType.aspx.
Please note that by paying your local dues through AIHA National saves the local section money in bank
transaction fees!
RMS ELECTION RESULTS President Elect- Bradley King Treasurer- Megan Meagher
Programs Committee- Linda Hendrix Web committee- Roberta Smith
Outreach- Sarah Kaiman International- Bevin Luna
Newsletter - Breanne Beck
Congratulations!
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PILOT PROJECT PROGRAM FUNDING AVAILABLE RESEARCH & FUNDING
Each year, the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center (MAPERC) distributes grants to support
innovative projects that promote occupational and environmental safety and health (OESH). The MAPERC fund
pilot research projects, which enhance the scientific knowledge about OESH topics ranging from air sampling
techniques to agricultural injuries. They also fund pilot research to practice (r2p) projects that apply scientific
knowledge to real world problems.
AREAS OF EMPHASIS
While the MAPERC welcomes proposals on any topic that can promote worker health, safety and productivity in
their region, they encourage proposals related to the following emphasis areas:
• Native American communities of the mountain & plains region
• Hispanic and Latino communities in the mountain & plains region
• The occupational and environmental health and safety implications of energy production, generation,
distribution and use
• Small businesses
• Surveillance of diseases and injuries related to OESH exposures
• Projects that evaluate the cost-effectiveness of OESH interventions
QUESTIONS ABOUT "RESEARCH" VERSUS "R2P"? JUST ASK.
"Research" and "research to practice" are not always distinct from one another. If you are applying to the grant
program and you think your project might fit into both categories, please contact the MAPERC at
[email protected]. You can also learn more about NIOSH's Research to Practice Initiative at
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/r2p/.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2014
Request for Proposals is available for download from
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/research/centers/maperc/research/Documents/RFP_
FINAL_12162013.pdf. Applications are due February 28, 2014
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS PILOT PROJECTS
• Weight Loss Intervention in Long-Haul Drivers: A Pilot Study
• Cost-Effective Monitoring of Commuter's Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds
• 3D Visualization for Safety Training of Hispanics in Construction
• Hazardous Material Handling and Occupational Exposures in Veterinary Workers
• A Community of Practice for Safety in Sustainable Buildings
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INFORMATION ABOUT EBOLA FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL AND PREVENTION Daily updates are available at http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/
Case Counts* As of December 6, 2014 (Updated December 9, 2014)
Total Cases: 17,834
Laboratory-Confirmed Cases: 11,214
Total Deaths: 6,346 *Case counts updated in conjunction with the World Health Organization updates and are based on information reported by the
Ministries of Health.
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa.
(http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/distribution-map.html#areas). Two imported cases,
including one death, and two locally acquired cases in healthcare workers have been reported in the United
States (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/united-states-imported-case.html). CDC and
partners are taking precautions to prevent the further spread of Ebola within the United States.
LATEST OUTBREAK INFORMATION (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/index.html) Updated December 9, 2014
WORKER SAFTY AND HEALTH Information for Healthcare Workers and Settings (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/index.html)
Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Known or Suspected Ebola
Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/infection-prevention-and-control-
recommendations.html)
Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of
Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and
Removing (Doffing) (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/procedures-for-ppe.html)
NIOSH: Factsheet for Airline Customer Service Representatives (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/niosh-qa-
customer-service.pdf)
NIOSH: Factsheet for Airport Retail and Food Service Workers [http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/niosh-qa-
airport-retail.pdf)
NIOSH: Factsheet for Airport Baggage and Cargo Handlers (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/niosh-qa-
baggage-handlers.pdf)
NIOSH: Factsheet for Airport Custodial Staff (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/niosh-qa-custodial-staff.pdf)
NIOSH: Factsheet for Airport Passenger Assistance Workers (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/niosh-qa-
passenger-assistance.pdf)
MOST POPULAR MATERIALS • About Ebola: Questions and Answers (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/qa.html)
• Factsheet: Why Ebola is Not Likely to Become Airborne (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/mutations.pdf)
• Factsheet: CDC's Ebola Response Team (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/ebola-response-team.pdf)
• West Africa Outbreak – Infographic (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/west-africa-outbreak-
infographic.pdf)
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Free safety and health training event for the education of the West’s frontline workers, supervisors and
managers of all levels!
Who’s invited
Contractors, small and large; construction and general industry; professional technical educators; anyone
who desires to improve the safety performance of their business.
Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Attendees will be responsible for their own lunches. The
Red Rocks Cafeteria will be open and restaurant options are nearby.
Trade Show
A trade show will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, January 13 & 14.
Booth registration is $200 for new vendors and $150 for returning vendors.
To register for a trade show booth, please contact Justin Sweney at 303-807-8647 or
Attendee Cost: All courses are free!
Course Registration:
Click on each course below for details and registration.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction - SOLD OUT
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction - Track 1 (Jan 12-13)* - SOLD OUT
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction - Track 2 (Jan 14-15)*
• 8-Hour "PEC Safeland/Safegulf Basic Training (Oil and Gas)"
• 4-Hour "2015 NFPA 70E - Electrical and Arc Flash Protection"
• 4-Hour "Excavation Competent Person"
• 4-Hour "Scaffold Safety"
• 4-Hour "Accident Investigation" - SOLD OUT
• 3-Hour "Mock OSHA Inspection" - SOLD OUT
• 2-Hour "Fall Protection Selection, Inspection, Installation, and Demonstration"
• 2-Hour "Safety Makes Cents"
• 2-Hour "Human Performance"
• 1-Hour "Aging Workforce"
For questions or to report issues about event registration, please contact Lane McKnight at
720-272-2245 or [email protected].
Venue:
Red Rocks Community College, 13300 West 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80228
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AIHA-Rocky Mountain Section
P.O. Box 472
Lafayette, CO 80026
Attn: Megan Meagher
http://www.aiha-rms.org/
2014 Board Members
President – Milenda Powers
President Elect – Barb O’Kane
President Past – Cynthia Ellwood
Treasurer – Meagan Meagher
Secretary – Deb Crider
Committee Directors
Denise Donnelly –Outreach
Linda Hendrix –Programs
Barb O'Kane-- Fall Technical Conference
Josh Schaeffer –International
Eric Vermulen--Legislative
Tricia McCready Membership
Holli Merchant--Education
Roberta Smith – Webmaster
Corey Butler- Newsletter
“Promoting, protecting, and enhancing industrial
hygienists and other occupational health, safety
and environmental professionals”
HELP WANTED
Looking for a new position? Looking for some
talented help? Check out the new Job Posting
Section on the AIHA website at: http://www.aiha-
rms.org/aiha-rms-job-postings where you can look
for exciting new job opportunities or post your IH
and safety jobs.
News from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Application forms for interim authorization under the Regulations Pertaining to the Cleanup of
Methamphetamine-Affected Properties (6 CCR 1014-3) are now available on the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment’s web site at:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/methlabcleanup
Training provider and Instructor application forms are also available.
Interim authorization forms must be received by January 14, 2014 in order for individuals and firms to
continue to conduct assessment, decontamination and clearance at meth-affected properties.
Please fill out the forms online and submit. A confirmation email will be sent to you that must be printed,
signed and submitted with the required attachments and fee.