September 25, 2025 6:00 PM ET – 7:30 PM ET

Register for this free event!

This popular session always brings up quite a bit of debate. Join to see how much you really know about EHS. An urban legend is something one person says that is not true but gets repeated enough times to become “fact”.  Have you ever heard HAZCOM requires annual training or SDSs are required for all chemicals, or Lockout/Tagout in construction only applies to electricity?  Are any – or all of these – true?

This is an interactive session to see as a whole how well we know these truths we hold to be valid and if they are or not. You’ll be surprised to hear what isn’t really true!

This is a free event.

For complete information and to register, please visit https://nova.assp.org/events/2nd-annual-jim-owens-founders-memorial-golf-outing/.

Dear Members,

We wish to inform you that Mr. Frank Trujillo, our current Chapter President, has relocated outside the area and has submitted his resignation. Mr. Ryan Papariello has opted to remain in his current role as Vice President, preserving the existing leadership succession plan for next year.

As a result, a special election will be held to fill the Chapter President position for the 2025–2026 term. We are now accepting nominations.

If you are interested in being considered for Chapter President, please email Bruce Donato, the board-appointed Special Election Chair, at bdonato@kafirstaid.com. In your message, please include a statement of interest and a brief professional bio.

Marcus Odorizzi and Tom Trauger will continue to serve as members of the election committee.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 1, 2025. A special election will be held in August.

To those attending the PDC next week: safe travels to Orlando!

Sincerely,
The NCC-ASSP Advisory Board

Virtual Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Prep Course

Wednesdays, August 20 through September 10, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (EDT)

Ready to register? Click here to register.

The Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Cyber Chapter and The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), National Capital Chapter and Northern Virginia Chapter are proud to offer a 4-day Virtual Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Prep Course. This class is designed for safety professionals preparing to sit for the ASP exam. It also can be used for continuing education (CEUs) for those with existing certifications.

Classes will be held on the following dates:
• Wednesday, August 20
• Wednesday, August 27
• Wednesday, September 3
• Wednesday, September 10

Cost: Chapter Members
• Early Bird Special by 7/15/25: $500.00
• Early Bird by 8/13/25: $750.00
• Regular after 8/13/25: $950.00
Cost: Non-Members
• Early Bird Special by 7/15/25: $550.00
• Early Bird by 8/13/25: $800.00
• Regular after 8/13/25: $1,000.00

Ready to register? Click here to register.

Program Benefits

• The course will include electronic copies of the course notes and annotated sample problems. Technology permitting, classes will be recorded for student to view for a limited time with the signature of a waiver not to download, distribute, or share.
• This course allows for flexibility of the student’s schedule not requiring travel or multiple days in a single week away from the office.
• Early Brid pricing for a national organization’s live virtual courses typically exceed $1,000.00.
• The course is a 4-day (vs. 3-day for typical national courses) which allows for more problem solving time during the class.
• This course includes the math preparation as part of the course at no extra charge.
• The instructor is a winner of the BCSP Award of Excellence for CSPs

Course Outline

• Advanced Science and Math
• Management Systems
• Ergonomics
• Fire Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security
• Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
• Environmental Management
• Training/Education
• Law and Ethics

A minimum number of participants is required for the course to run, so register early. Click here to register. There are no refunds unless the course is canceled. Course registration may be transferred if requested by 9/1/24.

The Nominations and Elections Committee met March 14, 2025 to conclude its work on the slate of officers for the 2025-2026 elections. The Committee, after carefully reviewing candidates’ qualifications and chapter bylaws, respectfully submits the following candidates for the 2025-2026 election:

President: Frank Trujillo, CSP 

President-Elect: Ryan Papariello, GSP

Treasurer: Mary Winkler, CSP

Secretary: Argenis Burgos, MPH, CSP

Advisory Group Member: Bruce Donato, CSP, CHMM, QEP, CECD, Fellow IHMM

Advisory Group Member: Wyatt Bradbury, MEng, CSP, CHST, CIT 

Director: Thomas Trauger, CSP, STSC, ARM

Director: Marcus Odorizzi, CSP, CHST   

This shall serve as the Nominations and Election Committee final recommendation for the proposed Slate of Officers for 2025-2026 elections. Please contact me with any questions.

Kindest Regards,

Jerry E. Rivera
Chair, Nominations and Elections Committee
NCC-ASSP