The Bakersfield ASSP Chapter’s March 2026 newsletter is here! Be sure to check out all the news, updates, and links inside the issue. The newsletter is attached for your viewing. All newsletter are made available on our Chapter’s website library.

ASSP Membership

Use the coupon code 2512BAKERSFIELD and the $25 application fee is waived! ASSP Membership is incredibly valuable!

2026 Bakersfield Symposium

We are just a few weeks away from the Bakersfield ASSP Professional Development Symposium, and we hope you’ll join us for a day focused on strengthening safety leadership and professional development in our region. Wednesday March 18th, 2026 @ Dignity Health Convention Center, Bakersfield, CA. Register today – 2026 Bakersfield ASSP Symposium.

2026-2027 Nominees

The Nominations Committee proudly announces the nominees for election to the 2026-2027 Chapter Executive Committee. Chapter elections will take place at the monthly Chapter meeting on May 6, 2026. Nominees presented in the newsletter.

March 4, 2026 – Chapter Meeting

The meeting featured Louis Jameson, Deputy District Attorney Kern County Deputy District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Jameson presenting on Fraud! Workers’ Compensation, Auto, Disability, and Healthcare. In the presentation, he discussed workers’ compensation fraud, auto fraud, disability fraud, and healthcare fraud.

April 1, 2026 – Chapter Meeting

The meeting will feature David Ungar, Attorney with The Zenith Insurance. Mr. Ungar will be presenting on Navigating the Maze: Cumulative Trauma & The “Capper” Conundrum. In the presentation, he will discuss why cumulative trauma claims are among the most complex and costly challenges in the workers’ compensation system. Mr. Ungar will break down the legal anatomy of CT cases. Attendees will learn high-level strategies to identify red flags early, mitigate exposure, and implement best practices to protect their organization from predatory litigation tactics.

OSHA CARES Posters

The OSHA Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster tells workers their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This poster is free from OSHA and can be downloading on OSHA’s website. Link in the newsletter.

OSHA’s Safety Champions Program

The Safety Champions Program is a new program for employers to develop and implement an effective safety and health program. The main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Learn more about OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program with links to their webpage and a short video.

New, Information, and Resources

This month, we are featuring four ASSP items – 1) What is the ASSP Membership  Advantage; 2) The Safety-Buy In Blueprint; 3) Government Affairs; and 4) Alliances & Affiliations.

For comments or suggestions on ways we can improve this newsletter as a service to you – our members – please contact Dave Lee.

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