Chapter Meetings
PASMA includes two regional chapters — North and South — that meet on a bi-monthly basis. Meetings typically include a professional speaker presentation and a collaborative roundtable discussion, providing members with opportunities to share insights, challenges, and best practices in public agency safety and risk management.
Southern California Chapter
PASMA South meets on the 2nd Thursday of every odd-numbered month. Beginning in 2026, meetings are held at:
South Whittier Library
11543 Colima Road
Whittier, CA 90604
The meeting is free for PASMA members and $30 for guests and non-members. Continental breakfast is provided. Guests and non-members are welcome.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Mary Ann Pham at info@pasmaonline.org.
Upcoming 2026 Meetings
- January 22, 2026 – Rule Making Process of Cal/OSHA Safety Orders
- March 12, 2026 – Fall Protection
- May 14, 2026 – TBD
- July 9, 2026 — TBD
- September 10, 2026 — TBD
- November 12, 2026 — TBD
- December 10, 2026 — TBD
Northern California Chapter
PASMA North meets on the 1st Thursday of every even-numbered month at various locations. Meeting cost is $20 per person. Guests and non-members are welcome.
For more information, contact pasma.north@gmail.com.
Past Meetings Archive
2025
- January 9, 2025 – Canceled due to Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire.
- March 13, 2025 – Cal/OSHA Citations – Case Study by Dick Monod de Froideville at OC Water District
- May 8, 2025 – Understanding DOT, RCRA, and HAZWOPER Regulations Overview by Drake Muat at OC Water
- July 10, 2025 – Indoor Heat Illness by Mike Geosano at OC Water
- September 11, 2025 – Respirator Safety by Eric Garcia at OC Water District
- November 13, 2025 – Innovative Approach to Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control by Nick Sanchez at OC Water District
- December 11, 2025 – PASMA Holiday Luncheon & Meeting | Dick Monod De Froideville at OC Water District
NOTE: Our format for 2025 will have a hybrid session with our guest speaker and in-person only Q&A with the guest speaker along with roundtable discussion afterwards. Join us for this network opportunity!
2024
- January 11, 2024 – Cal/OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) by Iraj Poumehraban at South Whittier Library.
- March 14, 2024 – The New Game Changers: Violence in the Lead by Dick Monod de Froideville at South Whittier Library
- May 9, 2024 – Homeless Encampment Cleanup by Mike Geosano at OC Water District
- July, 2024 – IIPP Workshop by Dick Monod de Froideville at OC Water District
- September 12, 2024 – A Journey Through the Cal/OSHA VPP by John Frattali at OC Water District
- November 14, 2024 – Heat Illness Prevention Cal/OSHA by Todd Halvorson at Pasadena City Hall
- December 12, 2024 – End of Year and Holiday Wrap up at OC Water District
2023
- January 12, 2023 – Cal/OSHA Citations 2022 by Alba M. Vazquez
- March 9, 2023 – ATD and Fentanyl Discussion by Maureen Sassoon
- May 11, 2023 – Brief History of Consultation, Services & Programs Offered, Ways to Contact by Ray Acree
- July 6, 2023 – Threat Management Considerations by Manny Tau; and Case Study: Cal/Osha Citation by James Chatwin
- September 14, 2023 – Indoor Air Quality by Bob Namdar
- October 12, 2023 – 2023 PASMA Safety Conference at Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, Cerritos, CA
- December 14, 2023 – End of Year and Holiday Wrap Up
2022
- January 13, 2022 | Cal/OSHA Fatality Investigations, Regulatory Updates, and SB 606 by Dick Monod De Froideville.
- March 10, 2022 | Aligning Your Aerosol Transmissible Diseases and COVID-19 Prevention Programs by Alba M. Vazquez, Compliance Solutions, LLC.
- May 12, 2022 | Water Damage Losses Based On The IICRC S500 & S520 Guidelines And Standards And Discussion Of Common Misconceptions by Thom Hoge, Servpro.
- July 14, 2022 | 7 Habits of Highly Successful Safety Coordinators By Charity Nichols, MPA
- September 8, 2022 | Respiratory Protection: What’s Required By Gregg Bullock, OSTS Inc.
- October 6, 2022 | BONUS WORKSHOP! “All Shook Up” – Earthquake Preparedness By Kerri Greene, BSI Group
- November 10, 2022 | Two Speakers!
- Fentanyl Exposures, Mediation, and Prevention by Brian Hurley, MD, MBA and
- Ergonomic Issues Related to Telework & Hybrid Schedules by Joanette Lima Nativo, PT, MS, CPE
- December 8, 2022 | BONUS CHAPTER MEETING!
- Planning for 2023 by Alba M. Vazquez, MCS-P
- What to Expect in 2023 Legislation by Dick Monod De Froideville
2021
- March 11, 2021 | Decreasing Workers’ Compensation Claims Through Effective Incident Investigation Process by Alba M. Vazquez
- November 4, 2021 | Technology and Emergency Management by Jeffrey Snoddy
- December 9, 2021 | Rationalizing with the Irrational: Challenge Culprits, Messaging Literacy & “Buy In” Best Practices by Gev Kazanchyan
The PASMA Past Meetings Archive is currently being expanded. Additional historical meetings will be added over time, and a searchable archive will be introduced in a future update.