Meeting was called to order by President Paul Felkey.
Paul welcomed everyone and thanked the Indiana
Veteran’s Home and Bob Jansen for lunch, and
hosting today’s meeting.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
The ASSE will host the Central Indiana Safety & Health Conference &
Expo at University Inn Conference Center, West Lafayette on April 13th
& 14th of 2005. Please note this is the new date for the
conference. If you would like further information or would like to
participate in the Expo please go to the ASSE web site at
www.ASSE.org.
The Andy Parker, Treasurer gave his report. There is $3,258.60 in the
bank. We have a new member: Sue Lesniak of Visual Strategies, LLC. Sue is
in Michigan at the present but is hoping to return to Lafayette (Purdue
Graduate) in the near future.
The new slate of officers was presented and voted on at
today’s meeting.
President – Paul Felkey
V. P. – Joyce Peterson
Treasurer – Andy Parker
Secretary – Michele Baker
Trustee – John Doughtery
Trustee – Denny Smith – has one more year to serve (Trustees are 2 year
appointments)
December’s Meeting will beheld at the Outpost Banquet
Facility, 2501 Old US 231 South (Elston Road Stoplight). Joyce will send
out a map over the web to everyone. We will need you to RSVP Joyce Peterson
at 765-474-6115 or
joycep@hustonelectric.com by the 6th of December.
Feature Presentation:
Today’s meeting was presented by IDEM (Indiana
Department of Environmental Management) and narrated by Mr. Doyle Hunt.
Mr. Hunt went over the Indiana Spill Rule regarding
hazardous substance spills. The rule applies to the reporting &
containment of and the response to hazardous substance spills. Certain
areas of the state are recognized as having a unique geology. The waters
of the state are particularly vulnerable to damage from spills in these
areas. Mr. Dunn went over the exclusions, definitions, and the spills
associated with facilities, and with transportation. He went over
reportable spills and the responsibilities of the owner to contain the
spill and prevent it from entering the water system. Never endanger
yourself by entering hazardous environments. Stay up wind of spills and
air releases. Never taste spilled materials. Never inhale smells. Never
touch unknown material without proper PPE. The burden of providing
information & performing spill response ALWAYS falls on the spiller.
You must call IDEM at 1-888-233-7745 in state: and
1-317-233-7745 for out of state calls to report a spill.
