May 2003      SEDA News l Legislation l Member News

New Location for Safety Week 2003

The recent SARS scare in Toronto and the World Health Organization’s since-lifted travel advisory to that city prompted the Safety Week Planning Committee to change the location to the Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort in South Florida.  DETAILS

SARS and the Safety Industry

The worldwide outbreak of Severe Acute  

Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) affected more than just the location of Safety Week 2003. Many distributors reported difficulty obtaining N-95 masks from suppliers beginning in late March. Demand for respiratory protection and protective eye wear remains high, despite news that some countries seem to have controlled the spread of the virus that causes SARS. DETAILS

SEDA Sponsors Top Gun Seminars

This is the training opportunity that could make the difference. A full-day, SEDA-sponsored seminar that is rich in practical solutions for today's challenges. Conducted by international distribution guru and master sales trainer Dave Kahle, participants will learn how to survive the struggle and succeed in a changing marketplace. DETAILS

Spring QSSP Program Graduates 30

The spring session of the QSSP (Qualified Safety Sales Professional) course concluded on April 11, 2003 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thirty attendees passed the course and were very excited about the training. DETAILS

Let Inventory Network Help You Move 

Slow Going Inventory

SEDA has partnered with Inventory Network, LLC to help you find buyers for your slow-moving inventory. Response to the program has been phenomenal since it was introduced in January. Dozens of distributors are using Inventory Network, and major manufacturers such as Kimberly-Clark and Best Glove use the service as well. DETAILS

SEDA Develops Tools for Communicating with Trading Partners

Good communication and teamwork between customers and vendors results in greater mutual achievements. With that in mind, SEDA is pleased to present both vendor and distributor report cards. DETAILS

SEDA Insert to Appear in August Issue of Occupational Health & Safety

SEDA will participate in a special promotion for our organization, to be presented as an editorial/advertising Supplement in the August issue of Occupational Health & Safety Magazine. DETAILS

LEGISLATION

Association Health Plans

Legislation has been introduced in the 108th Congress that would allow associations to offer health benefits to their members and their members' employees across state lines. DETAILS

MEMBER NEWS

Orr Safety Corp. Appoints Bryan Slade President

Orr Corporation announced on March 28, 2003 that Bryan B. Slade has been appointed as President of the Orr Safety division. Slade replaces Jerry W. Nichter, who stepped down for health reasons.  DETAILS