ASSP’s Flagship Journal Selects Year’s Best Articles, Encourages Submissions
ASSP’s Flagship Journal Selects Year’s Best Articles, Encourages Submissions
Albert Weaver III, Jessica Kemp, William Ojiambo and Anna Simmons earned first place for their article “ From Hard Hats to Helmets: The History and Future of Head Protection” that was published in August.
Member Spotlight: December 2023
Kevon Price
NC DOT HBCU Safety & Risk Management Fellow
Kevon Price has a bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University in Emergency Management and is currently working toward a master’s degree at East Carolina University in Occupational Safety. He has served with Americorps NCCC as a FEMA Corps Member and IEM as a Disaster Recovery Apprentice. Kevon is currently serving the NC DOT as a Safety & Risk Management Fellow. This is a paid position offered to recent graduates of historically black colleges. One of the most meaningful programs Kevon has worked on with the NC DOT is the slip and fall simulator. The slip and fall training simulator uses glass panels, a harness system, and specialized shoe covers to simulate slippery surfaces and the act of slipping and falling on a low friction surface such as ice. At NC DOT, slips and falls make up a majority of the workers comp payouts. The simulator is used to train peoples’ bodies on how to respond to regain balance, in hopes to lower future cases. Kevon is currently working on getting real life experience, while building his resume and professional network.
Member Spotlight: September 2023
Jessica D. Frederick, SHRM-CP
Workers Compensation & Safety Coordinator
ECS Group of Companies
As an experienced HR professional with certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR), I’ve been managing workers’ compensation claims nationwide for the last year, in North Carolina for the prior two years and in Virginia for ten years before that. I possess an in-depth knowledge of the workers’ compensation claims process including working with medical providers, insurance carriers, and most importantly injured workers. My goal is to streamline processes and enhance communication between stakeholders. I am currently serving as the NC ASSP Chapter’s Award Chair. I attended the ASSP National Conference in San Antonio this year as a new ASSP member I am excited about the opportunity to learn more about the safety-side of the house!