JOE CHACON, PE, TO MAKE HAZMAT PRESENTATION AT ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP) ON FRIDAY, MAY 3rd

15 Apr JOE CHACON, PE, TO MAKE HAZMAT PRESENTATION AT ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP) ON FRIDAY, MAY 3rd

HazMat specialist Joe Chacon, PE, has been chosen to deliver a presentation at the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) technical meeting on Friday, May 3rd. His 60-minute in-person presentation, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University Club of Phoenix, will delve into HazMat and Fire + Building Codes.

“I’m eagerly anticipating the opportunity to share my expertise on HazMat with ASSP attendees,” Joe expressed regarding his forthcoming presentation. “Key topics of discussion will encompass the practical application of code requirements outlined in the International Fire Code (IFC) and International Building Code (IBC) concerning the storage and utilization of hazardous materials.”

A renowned expert in the HazMat field, Joe’s presentation will focus on the chemical classification process to ensure appropriate requirements are enforced. The IFC and IBC hazard classifications will be compared to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) classifications. The IFC and IBC Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) will also be discussed along with requirements when the MAQ is exceeded.

Joe’s ASSP presentation will also delve into the code requirements enforced in the IBC versus the IFC, differentiate between IBC/IFC hazard classifications and GHS/DOT, develop a systematic approach to the hazard classification process, determine code impacts as a result of quantities being stored or used, and identify Group H occupancy classification requirements and explain conditions that exempt a building from Group H requirements.

To register for Joe’s in-person presentation at the University Club of Phoenix, visit FY24 May Technical Meeting – ASSP Arizona Chapter.

ABOUT JOE CHACON, PE

In addition to being a HazMat technician for the city of Henderson, NV, and creator of the TheHazMatApp, Joe is a professional fire protection engineer and firefighter. Joe is a principal member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1620 — the NFPA Standard on Pre-Incident Planning and is an alternate on NFPA 420 — Standard on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities. Joe is a registered fire protection engineer in seven states and has an M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

ASSP is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals. For more than 100 years, ASSP has provided education, standards development, advocacy, and a professional community to support the advancement of its members and the profession. ASSP members are dedicated to creating safe work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.