ASP Safety Fundamental Exam Workshop

06/20/2010 - 8:00am
06/22/2010 - 5:00pm
Etc/GMT

LOCATION: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

COURSE OVERVIEW
 
This three-day course review course for those preparing for Safety Fundamentals Examination, leading to the designation of Associate Safety Professional (ASP). This course is an excellent review for those desiring to:
  • Determine whether the participant is ready to attempt the Safety Fundamentals Examination
  • Obtain answers to questions about Core Exam
  • Identify areas where additional preparation is needed.
  • Become familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam.
  • Utilize certification requirements and scoring procedures in their test preparation
  • Review content material in an informal environment utilizing a “testing” format including an opportunity for discussion. 

*****Certification******

Finding from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in Savoy, IL, show average pay for Certified Safety Professionals is higher than for safety professional who hold no certification. According to BCSP, date from early 2004 showed the average pay for CSPs is about $85,000 per year.

For questions concerning examination dates and locations, contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.


PROGRAM TIME

8:00 - 4:00 pm


AGENDA

Day 1

A.M. – Introduction; Review of Fundamentals- Calculator, Algebra, and Trigonometry

P.M. – Review of Fundamentals- Physics, Probability, and Statistics

Day 2

A.M. - Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering

P.M. - Safety, Health, and Environmental Management

Day 3

A.M. - Safety, Health, and Environmental Information Management and Communication

P.M. - Professional Conduct and Ethics


PROGRAM FACULTY

C. David Langlois is President of Langlois, Weigand & Associates, Inc. Prior to entering the consulting field full-time, Mr. Langlois served as an Instructor at Louisiana State University from 1981 until 1989. He holds Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from LSU and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. Mr. Langlois has taught college courses in Occupational Safety, Supervision, Training, and Maintenance Management. He has over 20 years experience in the safety and training field and it’s a Certified Safety Professional. He has taught professional development courses in Safety inspections, Accident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Audits, Hazard Recognition, Substance Abuse Awareness, and Safety Management. He has presented programs at several regional and national conferences. Mr. Langlois has served as President of the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of ASSE, Vice President, Region VI from 1986-1990, and VP, Communications from 1990-91.
C. David Langlois, CSP
President
Langlois, Weigand & Associates, Inc

Michael A. Weigand is Vice President of Langlois, Weigand & Associates, Inc. Before entering the consulting field full-time he served as an Instructor at Louisiana State University from 1980 until 1989. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans, LA, a Master’s Degree in Safety Management from the University of Arizona, and a Doctor of Education in Safety Education from Texas A&M University. He has 24 years experience in the safety & health career field and has been a CSP since 1979. Mr. Weigand has taught courses in Occupational Safety, Safety management, Industrial hygiene, Fire Science and Safety Law at LSU. In addition to teaching the ASP/CSP Refresher seminar for both NIOSH and ASSE, he has conducted professional seminars on such topics as Safety and Health Audits, Safety Management, Accident Investigation, Construction Safety, Substance Abuse Awareness, and Safety Training. He has presented programs at several regional and national conferences.

Michael A. Weigand, CSP
Vice President
Langlois, Weigand & Associates, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL POINTS
The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety has awarded this program 2.5 CEUs. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene awarded this workshop, 3.0 Safety CM Points, approval #08-2494.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
For the convenience of our participants, a block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel where the program will be held. Participants should call the hotel directly for reservations and mention that you are attending a UAB/Deep South Center sponsored course. Rooms rates are $169-$249/ per night, plus tax and fees (for a limited time only - reservations should be made as soon as possible).

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Sandestin Boulevard South
Sandestin, FL 32550
(850)267-9600

REGISTRATION

Tuition for this course is $695, until May 7, 2010, after deadline tuition will be $750.  This includes instructional and reference materials. Registration fees must be received in advance. The registration fee less 20%, is refundable if written notification is received 2 weeks prior to program. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety at dsc@uab.edu or calling at 205.934.7178. 

REGISTRATION FORM - PDF File
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Acceptable methods of payment : VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

Please make check or money order to: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mail to:
Deep South Center for OH&S
UAB/Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022


COURSE EVALUATION SUMMARY