Chuck
Geraci From: DCHAS-L
Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Doug
Walters Doug NIOSH and CDC have
lost a great colleague, mentor, friend, and respected researcher. John
Palassis passed away on October 18. John retired from NIOSH in 2010. His
efforts over his 33 years at NIOSH produced significant impacts through worker
training, outreach to small businesses, and the development of consistentand
comprehensive safety and health program standards. He was highly effective in
developing solutions and providing joint guidance; this approach has served as
a model for other CDC and NIOSH colleagues. In particular, John's
collaborations involving national programs to educate and protect young
workers (e.g., National Skills Standards, School Chemistry Laboratory Safety)
have addressed key issues for an important public health audience. His
development and promotion of the NIOSH Safety Checklist Program for Schools is
one of his legacies. The many persons who had the pleasure of working with
John will remember him for his strong faith, his love of family, his tireless
work ethic, his warm and friendly spirit, and a life of service to
others.
Linda
Stroud
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 7:48 AM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] John Palassis
diedJohn
was instrumental in always getting funding for the annual CHAS College
Award.
In
Memoriam: John Palassis
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