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April 26, 2023 – Human Performance Event Learning
Topic: Join ASSP SF & GSJC Chapter for a April Technical Meeting on Human Performance Event Learning
Speaker: Christopher Brossia, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Registration: To register via Zoom, click here.
About the Topic
The Human Performance Event Learning (HPEL) tool is focused on creating a safe environment to learn about the event, understanding how the event actually happened and how error traps influenced the event and what countermeasures are required in our response to the event. (CEU Pending)
Learning Objectives
- Why is HPEL important;
- The fundamentals of Human Organizational Performance; and
- Applying the new thinking in the workplace.
About the Speaker:

Chris is currently serving as the Safety and Human Performance Lead on the Global SHE & Ops Sustainability team. He has been part of the development of the Human Performance Event Learning (HPEL) tool from the beginning and has also been one of the training instructors.
He has a Master of Science degree in Occupational Health from the Medical College of Ohio. He has certifications in industrial hygiene, safety, hazardous material management and lead auditing.
He gained his lean experience through direct involvement in the tier process and ensuring business alignment as a member of the site leadership team in Boulder. In his GSHE role, he has enjoyed working with many people from the lean community on the on-going integration of SHE/Lean and HOP.
May 12, 2023 – Thermo Fisher Scientific Tour
Topic: Join ASSP GSJC Chapter as we Tour the Thermo Fisher Scientific San Jose Campus
Host: Victor Talavera, EH&S Manager
When: Friday May 12, 2023 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Where: Thermo Fisher Scientific | 355 River Oaks Parkway, San Jose CA 95134
In-Person Registration Required: For more information and to register, click here.
About the Host:
Victor Talavera is currently the EH&S Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific – Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division. He has extensive experience in managing EH&S compliance activities and programs in manufacturing, research and development, and public sector environments. He is an adjunct professor at Northern California Environmental Health and Safety Training Center, Mission College. He possesses many environmental certifications such as National Registry of Environmental Professional, Certified Waste Management Professional and Registered Environmental Property Assessor.
ASSP GSJC – Slate of Candidates 2023-2024
The Greater San Jose Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals is pleased to announce the Slate of Candidates for 2023-2024 for the Chapter Executive Committee.