Member Spotlight

Each month, we shine a light on a member that is truly living the mission of ASSP. These members are taking giant strides in workplace safety in their organization.

April 2023

Robert Boyle, CM, Chesapeake Safety Coordinator, RSO (Radiation Safety Officer), MBP

Years as an ASSP member: 6
Years in the safety industry: 30

Key responsibilities of your job

In the field, making sure projects are completed correctly, on time and safely. In the office, Mentoring new Team Members on Safety and Inspection work. MBP has a Safety Committee with a Safety Coordinator in each office. We take turns creating Toolbox Topics, Safety Quizzes, Safety Lunch-NLearns, Quarterly Meeting Presentations, News Letters and open to new ideas.

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March 2023

Elizabeth Barnette, EHS Leader, Damuth Trane

Years as an ASSP member: 18
Years in the safety industry: 29

Key responsibilities of your job

Managing all EHS programs and processes for our field personnel, office staff and our 3 parts centers while working with other departments to continually improve our programs and processes. We have a great team, and my role is to provide them the tools and understanding to identify hazards and to mitigate them and remove roadblocks.

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February 2023

Daniel Hurley, Risk Manager, Retired

Years as an ASSP member: 35
Years in the safety industry: 36

Key responsibilities of your job

As a Risk Manager, I was in charge of insurance programs, workers’ compensation, liability claims handled in house and Occupational Safety & Health with great staff and with the City Attorney and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for workers compensation. I did the same for both City of Chesapeake and Norfolk Public Schools.

With the City of Norfolk, I directly implemented the Occupational Safety & Health programs, workers’ compensation self-insured with a TPA, disability management program for non-occupational, asbestos O&M, and environmental issues such as indoor air issues.

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