The ASSE Body of KnowledgeA Tool for Membership

ASSE’s Council on Practices & Standards

2012 ASSE Chapter Leadership

BOK 2012: Resource for the ProfessionalCapture 100 years of knowledge from the

profession

Provide a venue to grow our knowledge in the future

Develop a web-based portal to access an enormous amount of knowledge with tremendous speed and accuracy

Identify gaps in needed knowledge and provide tools for collaboration and knowledge creation

The Benefits of the BoKEngage in knowledge creation and

knowledge sharing:Facilitate participation Partner with other professionsExpand internationally and globally

Improve the value of the professionalDefine what we need to knowOrganize what we already knowFill the gaps in knowledge

BoK - what is in it for you?It is intended to be a resource tool for youAllows you post technical questionsBoK is intended to save you research time by

Offering Pre-filter (vetted) content by subject matter experts

Enhances your network of professionals by providing on site contact information of topic experts

Opportunity to create share knowledge on emerging topics

Engage our Chapters members to share knowledge

Capture and Delivery of KnowledgeA Global Platform for Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange

Electronic DocumentsArticles, proceedings papers, Power Points,

checklistsCapture Multi-Media Related Materials

Videos, webinars, audio recordingsLeadership and Member Services

Tutorials, mentoring, networking Outside Resources

Government Research/Documents, Universities, Professional Organizations

We built it … now use it …Phase I is completed and LIVE online!

Approximately 6,000 assets already uploaded

Member awareness and recruitment beginsOver 2,900 members registered

Structure and rules for knowledge sharing definedPermissions, copyright, marketing information, etc.

Energize out Chapter Members through contribution to grow the contentSuccess depends on content, use and partnership

Success of the BoKMember UtilizationMembers sharing knowledge and adding

resourcesCreating interactive tools for professionals Securing outside resources and multi-media

related materials to enhance the siteMembers evaluating and rating materials on

the site to validate quality content

Bok Site – Using the Site

Member InvolvementRegister with the ASSE Body of Knowledge

(BoK)Have your ASSE ID# handyAll members should get registered this yearIdentify areas of expertise

Use the ASSE BoKSearch, review, and rank documents/assets

Contribute to the BoK – We need your help!Focus on public domain documents What documents/resources do you rely upon?Non-public domain documents require

permission

www.safetybok.org

“Verify” means to enter your ASSE Member ID Number and Email, and then simply choose a password. Note: this password is separate from your password used under the Members-Only ASSE website.

Updates to your account can be made under the “Manage Account” screen once you are signed in.

Professional Network - Topic

The Home Page provides easy updates on current assets that are uploaded

To see topics click on “view all” next to Topics on the left hand side

Searching Topics

Peer Pressure: Rating Resources

Building ContentMembership Uploading & Sharing Information

Uploading Knowledge

Resource Types -Three Options:

1.You can upload text and create an HTML page

2.Upload an actual attachment such as MS Word Doc, or PDF, etc.

3.Create a Resource that links to an outside URL online.

What happens after an upload?Currently all assets will be reviewed

internally by ASSE staff and/or volunteers

If each member uploads one unique document per year we will have over 100,000 assets by 2015!

Building a LegacyBe a member of the BoK

Sign Up at www.safetybok.orgContribute your knowledge and experience

Engage members to participate

Make a difference in the profession

Questions??James D. Smith, BoK ChairJim_Smith-fl@ajg.com

Tim Fisher, Director, Practice and Stanardtfisher@asse.org

www.safetybok.org