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S500 - OSHA Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring – New OSHA Recognition and Emphasis Program
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
OSHA announced a new recognition and emphasis program focused on Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring. This should impact many ASSE members and please attend this new session since a representative from OSHA will be making a presentation on the program, its focus, implementation, and ways your organization can participate.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Alejandro Porter - Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Area Director - San Antonio Office
Victor Ramon - OSHA / Compliance Assistance Specialist
S501 - Situational Leadership and the Safety Leader
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session is designed to build awareness around the need to increase the frequency and quality of conversations about safety performance between managers and the people they work with. An overview of SLII® theory through the lens of a safety leader using case studies and examples will be provided.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Rodney E. Grieve - BRANTA Worldwide, Inc. / Facilitator
S502 - Ready, Set, Engage! TEST2
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session looks at the impact of employee engagement on performance and productivity and provides attendees with practical strategies to help create engagement and a culture that values all stakeholders and is designed for mutual long-term success.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Julius E. Rhodes - mpr group / Founder and Principal
S503 - Construction Safety Forum
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
The Construction Practice Specialty has organized this session to provide a platform to discuss construction safety concerns, issues and opportunities in construction safety and health. A panel of industry experts will provide insight and knowledge based on hands-on experience.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
Rick C. Zellen - Zurich Services Corporation / Senior Risk Engineer
Donald R. Hurley - Zachry Industrial, Inc. / Director, Corporate Safety Support
Jorge Otalora - Hoar Construction LLC / Division Safety Director
Kevin Cannon - Associated General Contractors of America / Safety and Health Director
S504 - Concurrent Incident Command Systems - Part 1
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session, the first of three, will mentor the safety professional in the mandated FEMA incident command system courses, guiding the student to successful completion of the FEMA test. Participants will be prepared for interactions with local, state and federal emergency responders.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University Hospital / Asst. Administrator, Emergency Management and Regulatory Compliance
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation / Senior Health and Safety Manager
S505 - Communicating the Value of Ergonomics to Stakeholders
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Effectively communicating the value of ergonomics to senior executives is critical when investing in a new process or supporting an established one. Attendees will develop a business case for initiating and deploying a sustainable, results-driven ergonomics process.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Winnie Ip - Humantech / Vice President
Walt Rostykus - Humantech / Principal Ergonomist
S506 - Private Sector's Role in Reducing Risks for Responding Firefighters
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
The private sector has a significant responsibility in the safety of firefighters, and much of that work must be done long before the fire ever occurs. This session will review basic fireground operations, and case studies involving tragedies to provide guidance on how to mitigate some of those inherent risks.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Frank J. Baker - Eastern Alliance Insurance / ProAssurance / Manager of Regional Risk Management
S507 - Case Study: Proven Best Practices and Strategies for Healthcare Injury Reduction
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Leading healthcare organizations are reducing injuries, increasing productivity, and ultimately improving patient care experience. This session provides a unique glimpse into the best practices and proven strategies top hospitals are using. Presented as a case study, this session will walk you through the steps driving significant improvements.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Dale R. Goss - British Standards Institute / Principal Consultant
S508 - Seven C's for Safety Success: Leading the Achievement of an Injury-Free Culture
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
An injury-free workplace requires widespread and effective engagement of people giving their best efforts for their safety and the safety of others. This research-based presentation will illustrate how seven C-words reflect practical strategies for addressing the critical human side of injury prevention: Communication, Courage, Commitment, Competence, Choice, Community, and Compassion.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
E. Scott Geller - Virginia Tech / Distinguished Professor
S509 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: IAQ Office and Industrial Case Studies
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues create significant amounts of workers' compensation claims, productivity loss and hysteria, which only escalate if unaddressed. Ineffective investigation and management can derail productivity and worsen injury potential. Diverse case studies will be presented, all of which were RESOLVED! Effective tips on investigation and management will be shared.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Louise E. Vallee - Crum and Forster / Risk Engineering Director
S510 - Best Practice Contractor Management in Oil & Gas Including Geophysical Sector
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
A review of the oil and gas industries best practice on contractor management, and how this has been taken further by the geophysical sector developing model schedules. Client and contractor collaboration is a key success factor discussed, as well as the pros and cons of using third-party prequalification services.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Ian M. Threadgold - Threadgold Safety Management / Principal Consultant
L. John Barrett - BHP Petroleum / Senior HSE Specialist
S511 - The New "Treacherous Triangle": OSHA, ADA and Medical Marijuana
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Safety professionals and HR managers must work in a coordinated manner to manage occupational risks arising from workers with disabilities or who may use medical marijuana. Learn how these laws interface with OSHA's General Duty Clause and drug-testing provisions.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Adele L. Abrams - Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C. / President
S512 - Risk Pathways and Cascading Effects - Assessing and Communicating Risk
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Risk communication is required to reduce uncertainty and manage risks. A sequence of modified risk assessment methods can be used to effectively communicate risk and its required treatment to decision makers by presenting the linkage between operational risk, safety, health and environmental (SH&E) risk, business risk, and enterprise risk management.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Bruce K. Lyon - Hays Companies / Vice President, Risk Management Services
Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor of Safety Sciences
S513 - The 3rd Dimension of Risk Assessment
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Traditional risk assessments use the probability and severity of a potential injury to determine the overall level of risk, however it's missing a third critical dimension. This session will discuss the third dimension, and how it will enhance your risk assessments to be more robust and effective.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Larry Wilson - SafeStart® / CEO
S514 - Change Metrics: Begin Changing Your Safety Culture from Compliance to Risk-based
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Hear how one large organization (U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet) used multiple leading metrics to drive change in its occupational safety and health culture from compliance to risk reduction. Medical monitoring and exposure data had always been collected, but the new metrics emphasized a focus on prevention efforts.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Greg W. Cook - Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy / Director, Safety and Occupational Health
Paul A. Esposito - STAR Consultants, Inc. / President
S515 - Critical Analysis - Deep Water Horizon Movie from a Safety Professional Perspective
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
A critical analysis and discussion of the 2016 Deep Water Horizon movie will be conducted from the perspective of a safety professional, and where he or she can and should fit into the complex decision-making of high risk situations. This will be a role play opportunity.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Joel M. Haight - University of Pittsburgh / Professor of Industrial Engineering
S516 - ANSI Z10 Case Study: Eight Years at the Crossroads of Culture and Strategy
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session provides a real world transformative evolution from a dysfunctional compliance model to a strategic systems thinking approach. Focusing on the high impact elements of the Z10 standard, strategies for implementation and sustainability of a safety management system will be provided.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
John T. Bennett - M.C. Dean / Vice President
Aaron C. Schoemaker - M.C. Dean / Safety Director
S517 - L'Oréal and the Hummingbird - Beauty in Safety
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session is aimed at the passionate enthusiasts that believe a zero incident state is achievable, and will demonstrate key principals and examples for success used in the L'Oréal Americas EHS&S System. L'Oréal's focus on the hummingbird enables the continuous improvement process for safety and the mission of positive human impact.
Track(s)
Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Jay R. Harf - L'Oreal Operations Americas / VP Environment, Health, Safety, Sustainability & Security
Kristin K. Herman - L'Oreal Operations Americas / AVP of EHS&S
S518 - Guide to NFPA 70E Policies and Best Practices
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
The need for clear and concise written policies that effectively communicate a company's commitment to safety will be discussed. By following the standards developed by consensus, and also developing best practice guidelines, electrical safe work practices and procedures by employees can be achieved.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Wesley L. Wheeler - National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) / Director of Safety
S519 - The A1264.1 Standard - Wall and Roof Openings; Stairs and Guardrail/Handrails
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This discussion and presentation will address the major concerns and issues with A1264.1 and walking/working surfaces. This standard impacts all ASSE members, and these hazards and exposures are addressed by all members and OSH Professionals.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
James D. Smith - Arthur J Gallagher & Co. / President ASSE / Director, Risk Control Services
S520 - ISO/ANSI/ASSE 45001 Forum - PDC 2018 Significant and Future Impact on Safety
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session will address the proposed ISO 45001 Standard, its current framework, scope, and its impact as a OSH cutting edge issue for the OSH profession on a global basis.
Track(s)
International, Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Vic M. Toy - Insyst OH&S / Principal
Todd Hohn - Pacific Gas and Electric Company / Senior Director of Safety and Health
Kathy A. Seabrook - Global Solutions, Inc. / President
S521 - Understanding the Safety Benefit of Commercial Trucking Technology
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Participants will understand how to evaluate and choose vehicle technology for larger commercial trucks. Learn what each type of technology will do for your type of operation, and which one might have a better return on investment for your fleet. Stay abreast of the changes in fleet technology.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Brian S. Hammer - Consultant / Senior
S522 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Hazard Identification and Control
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation will address essential elements of hazard identification and how hazards can be defined, eliminated or controlled. The major sources of hazards; systematic methods of evaluating them; system safety concepts; accidents and incidents defined; and the fundamental elements of accident/incident investigations will also be covered.
Track(s)
Fundamentals
Speaker(s)
Kenneth J. Daigle - BP / Director of Safety
S523 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Global OSH
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
In this session International delegates will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges faced, identify strategies, and explore collaboration opportunities in health and safety.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Edwin Yap - ESIS Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. / Vice President
Mohamed Khalaf - Giza Systems / Corporate HSE Leader
S524 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Health Risks for Utility Workers
June 4, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Utility Workers are exposed to unusual health risks due to the nature of their work. While most organizations have excelled at injury prevention, the assessment and control of health risks is less robust. Participants will discuss priority health risks for utility workers and will share best practices.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Jessica L. Richardson - Slippery Rock University / Instructor
Connie L. Muncy - AES Corporation / Senior Health and Safety Administrator
S525 - How Safety Management Systems can be Integrated into Profit Driven Workplaces
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Join this discussion of the business case for integrating a safety management system such as ANSI/ASSE Z10 or ISO 45001 into the long term planning and cost justification functions of profit driven companies. Strategies presented to integrate safety systems into business goals will speak to both large and small organizations.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Todd Grover - The Master Lock Company / Global Senior Manager - Applied Safety Solutions
S526 - Contemporary Metrics for the Contemporary Safety Professional: The New ANSI Z16
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation will cover the new ANSI Z16 standard, which is intended to address the metrics of the future to be used by safety professionals. These metrics will cover not just traditional lagging indicators, but also leading indicators, and the use of the dollar sign as a metric.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
C. Gary Lopez - AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services / Director Risk Control Services
S527 - Women in Construction: Case Studies on Health, Safety and Workplace Culture
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Through an examination of unique case studies, safety professionals will discover the hazards and gender specific barriers facing women in construction. Construction is a career field not traditionally gender diverse, with 11 men for every woman. As construction begins an economic recovery the field offers greater opportunity for women.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
Reagan Branch - Pyramid Safety & Health Solutions Inc. / Owner
Crystal D. Turner-Moffatt - CDT EHS Consulting LLC / President
S528 - Safety Training and Technology: Micro-learning Strategies for Accident Reduction
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
It is sometimes difficult to tell a fad from a genuinely new development anymore, but make no mistake: micro-learning is here to stay. Learn how safety professionals are using this cost-effective methodology to reduce accidents and costs dramatically at a rapid pace and creating strong safety cultures within a year.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Isabel Perry - 21st Century Safety / CEO/President
S529 - Activity-Permissive Environments: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
With obesity and MSDs being such problems with the current U.S. workforce, there is an overflow of information on intervention methods for increasing worker activity within the work environment. Come learn about the state of intervention methodologies and receive guidance on current best practices for creating a more activity-permissive environment.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Adam W. Pickens - Texas A&M University / Assistant Professor
S530 - Top 5 Ways to Mitigate Combustible Dust Hazards
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
There is a myriad of unknown methods that are available for mitigating combustible dust hazards. This presentation will discuss the most effective ways to mitigate these hazards using both common and uncommon hazard mitigation methods. Examples of how performance-based design methods are used will also be discussed.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Jason P. Reason - Lewellyn Technology / Senior Vice President / Consultant
S531 - Situational Awareness: The Often Overlooked Hazard Control
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
In healthcare, culture change is needed for employees to identify hazards variable to each patient in real time, locate the appropriate hazard control, and use it before an incident occurs. Even with pristine compliance, this situational awareness is necessary. Using a 'playbook' approach, this can be taught.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Cory B. Worden - Memorial Hermann Health System / Manager, System Safety
S532 - Consistent Execution of Safety Management Systems through Behavioral Science
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Even very sophisticated Safety Management Systems (SMS) are often missing one very crucial component - a process to ensure consistent use of the tools and processes that make up the SMS. This session will explore how a better understanding and application of behavioral science can increase the effectiveness of any SMS.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Judy L. Agnew - Aubrey Daniels International / Sr. Vice President, Safety Solutions
S533 - Are There Gaps in Your Safety Systems? Targeting Behavioral Variance
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Reducing serious injuries requires addressing sources of behavioral variance in context of high-risk tasks while taking advantage of opportunities to build situational awareness as workers approach hazardous tasks. This presentation proposes a next-generation task-specific deep-dive for your behavioral safety process that has implications for both personal and process safety.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Timothy D. Ludwig - Appalachian State University / Professor
S534 - Evaluation of COPD Morbidity by Industry, Occupation and Specific Hazards
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Is your industry, occupation, or specific exposure a risk for COPD? Analytical results of hierarchical or multi-stage modeling of national cohort data to examine the relationship of occupational exposures by industry, occupation, and specific hazard with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) morbidity will be discussed.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Jennifer S. Rous - Department of Navy / Director of Occupational Health
S535 - Common Occupational and Environmental Exposures in Gas and Oil Extraction
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Technological oil and gas extraction advances have unleashed a bonanza of exploration and development. Heightened public concern makes it one of the most scrutinized sectors of private industry, mandating companies assess and manage all SHE exposures and assure any environmental releases are quickly and efficiently brought under control.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Jeremy M. Slagley - Air Force Institute of Technology / Assistant Professor
Helmut Paschold - Indiana University of Pennsylvania / Associate Professor
S536 - Respiratory Protection Program Development and Administration
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This session provides the necessary information to develop, implement, administer, and properly sustain a respiratory protection program. The general requirements and administrative aspects of a respiratory protection program to include training, evaluation, fit-testing, cleaning, maintenance, record-keeping, emerging technology issues and CBRNE emergency response requirements will be covered in detail.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Dennis A. Terpin - University of Illinois at Chicago / Senior Industrial Hygienist/Emergency Manager
S537 - The Missing Link in Risk Assessment
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Risk assessment tools are common in the EH&S field, but do traditional approaches to this process include all factors? The initial focus on probability and severity is obviously proper and correct, however if this analysis is expanded to include human error, the process becomes much more robust and effective.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Danny W. Smith - Danny W Smith Consulting Services, LLC / Owner/President
S538 - The Big Switch: Why You Need to Shift Your Organization from Compliance to Risk
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
The OSH profession has been undergoing a transformation away from injury-based/compliance-based programs to the development of safety management systems focusing on continuous improvement and risk reduction. This presentation will provide five critical and immediate actions OSH professionals need to take to begin to lead the shift in their organization.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Pam Walaski - GAI Consultants, Inc. / Director, Health and Safety
S539 - OSH Professionals: Understanding Ethical Responsibilities and Legal Liabilities
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
OSH Professionals face dilemmas in enforcing safety regulations when confronted with workers or management that may not want to follow their guidance. This presentation discusses both the ethical side of the decisions to be made and the legal ramifications of those decisions.
Track(s)
Executive, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Trish Ennis - Colorado Safety Association / Executive Director
Kristin R. White - Jackson Kelly / Attorney
S540 - How to Obtain and Use Data and Science to Improve Safety Cultures and Results
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
In recent years, we have seen demonstration after demonstration of the limitations of the measures most businesses use to measure and improve their safety processes and results. This session describes a different, proven process, to measure and improve your safety culture and reduce accidents. A true New Generation approach.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Patrick T. Ragan - Ragan Safety Services LLC / Executive Member
Brooks Carder - Carder and Associates, LLC / Principal
S541 - Change Management for Safety Professionals
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Organizations today are undertaking major change initiatives more frequently than ever before and one of the primary roles of a Safety Professional is to create change. Agile change execution is vital to the success of these initiatives, yet less than a third of these change initiatives succeed. Faced with this massive amount of change failure, organizations and professionals are under increasing pressure to make sure future changes are not only successful, but that they are also implemented quickly. This session presents a comprehensive change model that can be immediately applied to your current situations. Participants will explore how to apply the model that includes planning, engagement, implementation, training, and deployment. Whatever your role is in change management, you can learn from this process to help ensure successful change.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Chris Ross - The Engagement Effect / CEO/President
S542 - Safety Origami - A Mind Puzzle for the 21st Century
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Where do we go from here? Shaking off Heinrich's pyramid is a starting point. This presentation explores how safety has evolved over the past century and dares us to think about what is needed in the future. The profession must move toward reliable and consistent incident prevention competency.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Sustainability / Human Capital
Speaker(s)
Michael A. Fleming - Decision Point Associates, Inc. / CEO / Principal Consultant
S543 - Elevate Safety: The Integration of Drones in the Wireless Ecosystem
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Participants will learn the safety and efficiency benefits associated with the integration of drones, highlight the current regulatory environment related to commercial drone operations, and examine all of the present and future applications associated with drone utilization in the wireless industry.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Todd Schlekeway - National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) / Executive Director
S544 - Life Safety Code Standard Committee Activity
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
A discussion of the NFPA Life Safety Code and its relevance to the safety of the occupants of buildings during emergencies. The focus will be on the activities of the mercantile and business committee within the Life Safety Code.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
David A. Dodge - SFC / Loss Control Consultant
S545 - ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection and Restraint Forum
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
The ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code provides an overall blueprint to help prevent injuries and illnesses that result when workers fall from heights. This session will provide information to move your own fall protection and restraint programs forward.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Tim Fisher - ASSE - Standards Development and Technical Services / Director, Standards Development and Technical Services
Kevin B. Denis - Gravitec Systems, Inc. / Director of Special Projects
Arnie Galpin - SPANCO Rigid Lifelines / Engineering Manager
Thomas Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal
Dan Henn - Reliance Industries / Vice President of Operations
S546 - Create a Focused Strategy for Healthy Aging in the Workplace
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Are you prepared to address the needs of an aging workforce? Explore physiological changes associated with aging; dispel myths based on new research; and distinguish between modifiable vs. non-modifiable changes. Learn techniques to promote healthy aging and injury prevention. Discuss how to develop a site specific strategy to support graceful aging.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Peggy E. Ross - Baxter Healthcare Corporation / Senior Corporate Manager, EHS
Teresa L. Jeka - Baxter Healthcare / Regional Occupational Health Manager
S547 - Safety Training Ninja 2.0: Master of PowerPoint
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Focusing exclusively on PowerPoint, Ninja 2.0 will show how to be efficient, effective and interesting in your PowerPoint design. Learn about images, templates, smartArt, color palettes, tips, tricks and more to make you presentation awesome! Anyone who uses PowerPoint should attend this fast paced, interactive program. Free job-aid!
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Regina McMichael - The Learning Factory, Inc. / President
S548 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Reviewing and Negotiating a Consulting Agreement
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Your prospective client has sent you their boilerplate contract to review and sign. Do you know what to look for? Good contracts protect both the client and the consultant; but too often, boilerplate contracts are very one-sided or they may have been written with a different type of work in mind. As consultants, we need to learn a few key legal concepts and become comfortable negotiating agreements that protect ourselves and our businesses. In this session participants will review and discuss: essential elements that should be included in every consulting agreement; conditions that should be warning flags; and how to propose and negotiate changes that can help protect us should something go wrong.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Barbara Jo Ruble - Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. / President
Gregory G. Zigulis - Sixth Sense Safety Solutions / President
S549 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: What Does Your Risk Register Look Like?
June 4, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Participants will be challenged to identify how they choose the risks they feel are important with customers or internally. How they not only identify, but collect, prioritize, analyze, treat and track these risks through an acceptable level of control, and what instruments/methods they use to document these efforts.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
John F. Stevens - The Go-Ahead Group / Group Health & Safety Advisor (Bus)
Robert S. McEldowney - Applied Safety Management / Safety Consultant
S550 - How is Your Psychological Safety Doing?
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Technological advances, policies, rules and focus on individual behavior have plateaued in fatality and accident reduction. Research shows that employee engagement is needed to go beyond next-step improvement in safety performance. This session will provide stories, tools, and scientific evidence to support why relationship building is the future leadership competence.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Kelly A. Bernish - Global SHE Solutions LLC / President
Rosa Carrillo - Carrillo & Associates / President
S551 - It's All in the Presentation - Techniques to Enhance Your Presentation Skills
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will discuss methods to enhance your presentation skills - from understanding your audience to crafting the message, to delivering an engaging presentation that "sticks." Attendees will learn how to use body language to enhance message delivery, best practices with presentation design, and concrete methods to improve your public speaking.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Patrick J. Karol - Karol Safety Consulting, LLC / President and Founder
Camille Oakes - DHL Supply Chain / Regional HSE Manager
S552 - Construction and Demolition Practices - Hot Issues - ANSI/ASSE A10 Standards
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This presentation will explore how the ANSI/ASSE A10 Construction and Demolition Standards are being increasingly used, and an overview on several new pending standards addressing prevention through design, health hazards, tower construction and wind generation.
Track(s)
Construction, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Tim Fisher - ASSE - Standards Development and Technical Services / Director, Standards Development and Technical Services
Richard F. King - ANSI/ASSE A10 ASC for Construction and Demolition Operations / Chairman ANSI/ASSE A10 ASC for Construction and Demolition Operations
Michael A McCullion - SMACNA / Director, Market Sectors and Safety
John H. Johnson - Black & Veatch / Vice President, Corporate ESH&S
S553 - NIOSH Swing Fall Analysis of Below D-Ring Anchorage
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Ironworkers anchoring at their feet require an approximate vertical distance, not to strike an object or the ground from the anchor of 15.5 feet. The NIOSH study looked at possible fall scenarios and reports a safe fall volume beneath the worker utilizing Vicon motion measurement techniques.
Track(s)
Construction, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Eugene A. McKenzie - NIOSH/DSR/PTB / Research Safety Engineer
Thomas G. Bobick - NIOSH/DSR/PTB / Research Safety Engineer
S554 - Effectively Manage a Crisis Before and After the Strike
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Most employers will face a crisis at some time. Being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference. This presentation will discuss best practices for preparing for a crisis, and then managing that crisis from the perspective of an in-house safety professional and outside legal counsel.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kristin R. White - Jackson Kelly / Attorney
Ryan Burr - Exide Technologies / Director of EHS
S555 - Common Warehouse Hazards and Protection - Preplanning to Prevent a Disaster
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session is designed to educate safety professionals on common warehouse fire hazards and protection. Commonly encountered hazards that arise within warehouses that may occur over the course of operations without being identified as a potential fire protection concern will be discussed.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Erik G. Olsen - Chubb Insurance / Executive Property Specialist
Samuel J. Iannucci - Chubb Insurance / Property Executive Field Specialist
S556 - Trials and Tribulations of a Successful Environmental Audit
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Environmental auditing anxiety can really distract from the focus in preparation. Life experiences during different audits lead one to understand what is important. Developing a strategy is key to a successful audit. This presentation will prepare EHS professionals to get through the event with all stakeholders.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Mary L. Prisby - BASF / EHS Specialist
S557 - Case Study: Using Wearable Devices to Prevent Back Injuries at Roy Hill Mining
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Wearable technology has great promise, but it must be implemented properly to be effective. Learn how safety managers at Roy Hill Mining used wearable devices to decrease the risk of spinal injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among their workers.
Track(s)
Ergonomics, Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Matthew Hart - Soter Analytics / Founder & CEO
S558 - Fire Barrier Compliance Strategies for Healthcare Organizations
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Now that the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) requirements have been rolled out, this session examines the field application portion of the relevant NFPA codes for fire and smoke dampers, doors and firestops.
Track(s)
Fire Protection, Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Kirk Kaiser - Barrier Compliance Services / Partner
John M. Eliszewski - Grainger / Technical Safety Specialist
S559 - How A Company Uses Exercise to Achieve Best Practices in Injury Prevention
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will address how engaging employees in consistent low-intensity exercise is proven to help companies prevent debilitating musculoskeletal injuries. By incorporating movements designed to prepare workers for repetitive job tasks, exercise is a powerful tool for improving individual well-being, group productivity, and cost containment.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Alexi Carli - UPS / Vice President of Global Health & Safety
Jon F. Kabance - BIOKINETIX / President
S560 - Green Beans & Ice Cream: Recipe for a Culture of Commitment
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
It’s a no-brainer that happy employees make better employees. But how do you get happy employees that deliver their best work on a consistent basis? And how do you overcome the "Us versus Them" mentality of Boomers vs. Millennials? Learn how to create a Culture of Commitment in your organization thru the power of positive reinforcement. We'll also cover "Boomers vs. Millennials--Bridging the Great Divide" as Chance Brooker explores what motivates Millennials and how to harness their strengths in your workplace.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Bill Sims - The Bill Sims Company / President
Chance M. Brooker - Greenbean Leadership / Vice President
S561 - Global Briefing 2018: Human Capital - Materiality - Sustainability and ISO 45001
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This high level briefing provides trends and their implication on workplace safety & health in human capital, sustainability, materiality and management systems. Emphasis is on the new ISO 45001 & GRI 403 OHS standards and their influence on OHS - sustainability and materiality in public reporting around the world.
Track(s)
Executive, International, Sustainability / Human Capital
Speaker(s)
Kathy A. Seabrook - Global Solutions, Inc. / President
S562 - Evaluating the API RP 755 Hours of Service Guidelines to Assess Worker Fatigue
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Worker fatigue is a critical occupational risk factors that has cost lives, injured countless workers, resulted in billions of dollars lost, and influences productivity. This presentation will discuss fatigue-related assessment methods, and ways to implement and improve Fatigue Risk Management Systems that are effective, feasible, and sustainable in high-risk environments.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Ashley E. Shortz - Texas A&M University / Doctoral Student
S563 - OSHA Inspections from Opening to Settlement: Tips From Former OSHA Leaders
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Former OSHA leaders will cover how the agency works, its authority and limits, how OSHA inspections are triggered and conducted, citations and the contest/appeal process. In short, this session will provide a soup-to-nuts overview of what you need to know to deal with an OSHA issue when it arises.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Nick Walters - Safety Controls Technology / Vice President
Tom Bielema - Safety Controls Technology / Regional Director
S564 - Senior Bus Operations - More than Driver Safety Training
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Presentation will provide an introduction to the ASTM standard, describe significant injury risks posed by playground equipment and equip people to inspect their facilities and evaluate the level of risk. Regular inspection and maintenance are critical elements in managing playground risks. It will reinforce best practices and corrective actions described.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Howard W. Spencer - J.A. Montgomery Risk Control / Senior Risk Control Consultant
S565 - Risk Assessment Revolution - Oh My, Oh My, Bowties!
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Join the Risk Assessment Revolution! A Bowtie is a comprehensive tool utilized occasionally to assess risks. It can be perceived as complicated, confusing, difficult and even intimidating. This presentation will provide valuable resources, and review how to easily apply the Bowtie 'methodology' to achieve exceptional results while maximizing ROI.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Tabitha A. Laser - T.A. Laser Consulting, LLC / Consultant | Author | Speaker
S566 - Injury and Illness Management: An Overview of Employee Return to Work
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Returning an injured employee back to work is a challenge for many organizations. This session examines these challenges from the perspective of the employer, the employee, the medical provider and insurance carrier, and details the elements for a model Return to Work Program and steps for effective case management.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Perry D. Hawkins - CIRCOR International / Corporate Director - EH&S and Risk Management
S567 - Learn a Top-to-Bottom Process to Significantly Reduce Contractor Risk Exposures
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Learn using a real-life case study how the implementation of a 3-stage process for contractor control has significantly reduced contractor risk exposures, following a detailed review of current practices at group and subsidiary company levels; after a contractor fatality and subsequent court case and heavy fine.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
John F. Stevens - The Go-Ahead Group / Group Health & Safety Advisor (Bus)
Nick Elliott - Oxford Bus Group / Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
S568 - Breaking the Cycle of Slips, Trips and Falls
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Are slips and trips a persistent issue in your organization? Have you tried various prevention approaches with limited success? Learn how to be more systematic in your approach and how to drive slip and trip risks down year after year in this session that covers both technical and management concerns.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
David M. Natalizia - Bureau Veritas / Practice Line Leader, Safety
S569 - Health and Safety of Megawatt Renewable Energy Storage Technologies
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
An electric utility's experience in bringing online nearly 40 megawatts of energy storage, lessons learned from the actual project process hazards analysis, and the current deployment and plans for even more storage capacity will be presented.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Terry D. Thedell - TD Thedell / Senior Industrial Hygienist
S570 - Apply Engineering Principles to Become a Better Safety Professional
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Many safety issues are best addressed with a synthesis of engineering and safety disciplines. However, without an engineering degree, how do you incorporate the two? This session conveys ways to apply important engineering principles to more effectively implement safety program elements, including hazard identification, solution development and Prevention through Design.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Thomas Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal
Marjory Anderson - Office of the Architect of the Capitol / Safety Engineer
S571 - Let me EnterTRAIN You
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Combine technical training materials with modern day technology, comedy, music, and numerous other household items, and what do you have? EnterTRAINment! You'll learn everything from PowerPoint tricks to easy hands-on demonstrations that with a little bit of creativity can take your safety, health and environmental training from dreaded to unforgettable.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Cindy L. Lewis - Gulf Coast Safety Institute/College of the Mainland / Director
Steve Laughlin - CJ&K Training Services / Owner
S572 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Fire Protection
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will provide attendees the basics in the fire protection area including the common hazards encountered in the workplace and the typical measures that must be taken to protect a facility or site from fire. Included in the session will be information concerning basic fire extinguishing equipment, and use as well as other technical areas such as sprinkler systems. Basic fire chemistry will be included.
Track(s)
Fundamentals
Speaker(s)
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation / Senior Health and Safety Manager
S573 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Lack of Knowledge vs. Performance Improvement
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Is the need "safety training" (lack of knowledge) or "performance improvement" (lack of mindfulness), trainers may think the solution is more training when that isn’t the problem. Join your peers and share your ideas on how to differentiate between these two needs.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Isabel Perry - 21st Century Safety / CEO/President
Michael T. Coleman - Tyson Foods / Complex Safety Manager
S574 - ASSE Government Affairs Committee Update
June 4, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Learn how government is affecting safety and health. The Society’s Government Affairs Committee will share the latest from Capitol Hill, safety and health regulatory agencies and the states that could affect the way you practice safety. This session is also an opportunity to share your views on ASSE’s government affairs efforts.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
C. Gary Lopez - AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services / Director Risk Control Services
Brenda Zylstra - American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) / Manager, Government Affairs & Policy
S575 - Making Safe Decisions: What Safety Professionals Need to Know
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
What role do decisions play in improving safety and business performance? This presentation builds on recent discoveries in safe-decision making. It explores ways safety professionals can contribute to safer decision-making in their organizations. Participants will learn best practices for safe decision making, including strategies to recognize and reduce harmful bias.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Kristen J. Bell - Krause Bell Group / Partner
Thomas Krause - Krause Bell Group / Partner
S576 - Front Lines of Safety Culture Management: Harnessing the Power of Supervisors
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Sustained improvements in performance require an organization to recognize how culture influences decision-making and implement management strategies. This presentation will establish an understanding of culture and how it influences decision-making, review an example strategy for managing culture, and see how one organization develops their supervisors to play a key role.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Chris Patton - UT-Battelle / Director Safety Services Division
S577 - Why Safety Competes with Production and What to Do About It
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
If you are not actively managing the marketing and experiences of beliefs that should become values within your organization, others will be, and you may not like the message they're sending. Learn how to overcome the safety versus production perception within your organization.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Shawn M. Galloway - ProAct Safety Inc. / President
S578 - Protecting Work Zone Perimeters and Improving Worker Safety
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation will start at the perimeter of a typical work zone and work its way in, looking at new technologies and best practices for improving worker safety in and around work zones.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
Kevin Groeneweg - Mobile Barriers / Chairman and CEO
Bradley Sant - American Road and Transportation Builders Association / Senior Vice President, Safety and Education
S579 - The Fatal Flaws in Your Active Shooter Response
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The deadly phase of an active shooter in your workplace is over in the first four to eight minutes, statistically before police arrive and deploy. This means your employees are the first responders. An active shooter incident unfolds at lightning speed in terrifying conditions. Learn fatal flaws in your current response.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security
Speaker(s)
Bo Mitchell - 911 Consulting / President
S580 - Hazard Communication & Global Harmonized System - Training to Understanding
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Aside from compliance - how effective are we at communicating the hazards? In assessments done over 28 years, a lack of hazard recognition is apparent in the workforce, but the area most lacking is in understanding of chemical safety - learn to communicate to understanding, making your program more effective.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Ann M. Lindsey - Decision Point / Vice President
S581 - The Future of Work is Total Worker Health
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Total Worker Health (TWH) is the future of work. The future requires you to dramatically improve your employees' health, safety and wellbeing. Are you ready? The speakers will share their unmatched knowledge to identify and simplify actions you can use to achieve exceptionally safe, healthy, happy and productive workforces with TWH.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Sustainability / Human Capital
Speaker(s)
Chet Brandon - ATI Worksite Solutions / Corporate Safety Officer & VP of Operations
Katie Newell - ATI Physical Therapy / Sr. Broker Liaison & Business Development Manager
S582 - SPHM Principles to Reduce Employee Injuries and Improve Patient Experience
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Injury data indicates healthcare employees sustain more musculoskeletal disorders than other heavy industries. Injuries are related to lifting, transferring and repositioning patients. The implementation of a multi-faceted safe patient handling and mobility program resulted in a significant reduction in employee injuries and had a positive impact on the work environment.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Mary E. Vorndran - Mayo Clinic / Senior Safety Coordinator
Ruth E. Hohnstein - Mayo Clinic / Safety Coordinator
S583 - Putting Total Worker Health®, into Practice: Essential Elements and Toolkits
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Total Worker Health® has slowly evolved in both research and practice. Join this session to learn about the newest research-derived recommendations, tools and toolkits along with examples and lessons learned from organizations working to improve the safety, health and well-being of their workforce.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Dede (Dorothy) D. Montgomery - Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, OHSU / Senior Research Associate
S584 - Rounding Up the Last Cowboys: Getting Lone & Remote Workers Engaged in Safety
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Lone and remote workers compromise a growing part of the workforce. Think electrical linemen, service technicians, construction workers and meter readers. How can you increase the chances that, in the moment of choice, a worker will do the right thing when you aren't there? We'll learn how. Case histories included!
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
David M. Sims - The Bill Sims Company, Inc. / Executive Vice President
S585 - Discovering a New Frontier in Worker Health - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
IAQ is not typically addressed within a safety program, yet IAQ problems are a growing concern with employees working more hours indoors than ever before. This session will discuss the impact of IAQ on our health, case study examples of how to prevent potential exposures, and managing perceptions and complaints.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Kurt M. VonRueden - U.S. Compliance Corporation / Senior EHS Advisor
S586 - Best Practices to Counter Vehicle-Related Fatalities in the Oil & Gas Industry
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Transportation-related fatalities continue to plague the oil and gas industry. Operators and contractors were surveyed to determine how they are managing their vehicle fleet risks. This session will highlight fleet management best practices, vehicle telematics, and journey management programs that have been used to better manage the overall risks to drivers.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Edsel R. Truett - IMA / Risk Control Advisor
Jeffrey M. Citrone - Kahuna Ventures / Manager Health & Safety Compliance
S587 - Comprehensive OSHA Update: 2017-2018 Regulatory & Legal Analysis
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the courts continuously implement new safety regulations and interpret existing rules. This in-depth presentation will provide a practical analysis of new regulations, and will further help safety professionals understand the impact of recent developments from the Review Commission and the courts.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Thomas M. Metzger - Littler Mendelson / Shareholder/Partner
S588 - Looking for Root Causes? The Problem Might be YOU: Fix Your Audits/Inspections
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Do your employees believe that you value their safety? Maybe not, if your root cause analysis focuses on "unsafe behaviors" and "human factors" rather than systemic issues. Flawed root cause analysis and inefficient inspection/audit management undermine even well-intentioned systems. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and improve your safety performance.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Phil Mole - VelocityEHS/MSDSonline / EHS and Sustainability Content Manager
S589 - The NFPA 70E Risk Factor: Addressing 2018 Edition Requirements
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) continues to address the concept of risk assessment and mitigation. The 2018 edition introduces human error in the assessment. This presentation will cover the overall risk assessment process as required by NFPA 70E focusing on the likelihood variable as it pertains to the most recent requirements.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Paul A. Zoubek - Zoubek Consulting, LLC / President
S590 - Cyber Security Knowledge for Safety Professionals
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
In our increasingly digital lives, it has never been more important for the safety professional to have a good understanding of how to protect sensitive data. This session explores data breaches and demonstrates how to protect and manage sensitive data.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Nick Graf - CNA Insurance / Risk Control Director - Security Information
Paul E. Gouge - CNA Insurance / Risk Control Consultant
S591 - WORKER INJURIES: What to do in the First 30 Minutes
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Workplace injuries are a major cost for employers and OSHA recordkeeping is a major concern, but for a worker they can be life-changing. This presentation looks at what companies can do in the first 30 minutes to reduce injury severity, recovery time, company costs and OSHA recordables.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Ken Wells - Lifeline Strategies, LLC / President
S592 - My Brain Made Me Do It: Understanding Psychological Drivers of Employee Behavior
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Ever wonder why some people's performance excels while others decline when being observed? Understanding WHY behavior differs based on the person and environment is one way to effectively engage with employees and successfully make the connection between people, culture and performance.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Jenny Krasny - Caterpillar Inc. / Senior Safety Consultant
S593 - Implementing Best Practice Safety Sign Systems In Line with ISO 45001 Objectives
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Companies adopting ISO 45001 will need to accurately communicate residual risks to workers. Using case studies from early adopters, this session will explore how safety professionals can use recent advances in the U.S. and International safety sign system standards to communicate and reduce risk in line with ISO 45001 objectives.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Derek Eversdyke - Clarion Safety Systems / Director of Facility Safety Products and Intermediary Relationships
S594 - North American & Global Machine Safety Standards with an Emphasis on Fluid Power
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
As EHS professionals interact with safety controls engineers to ensure existing and new machinery is compliant a basic understanding of the current standards landscape is essential. By working together, EHS and safety controls engineers can provide machines that not only meet requirements, but can provide a return on investment.
Track(s)
International, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Eric Cummings - ROSS Controls / Safety Business Development Manager - Americas
Christopher D. Brogli - ROSS Controls / VP Global Safety Business Development
S595 - What is Going On in the World of Cut Resistance?
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The goal of every safety professional is a safe, compliant workplace. Hand injuries are the most common type of injury faced. Gain an understanding of the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 and EN 88-2016 standards and apply the learnings to interpret results, draw accurate conclusions, and select the best cut resistant glove.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Sally J. Smart - W. W. Grainger, Inc. / Technical Safety Specialist
S596 - Bag of Tricks - Presentation Design 2
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
After Presentation Design 1 presented at Safety 2017, you no longer look at presentations in the same way. You were shown a better way, however you may still be struggling with how to make use of all that information. Have no fear, that is where this session starts.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Don Weatherbee - DuPont / EHS Manager
S597 - ASSE Z15.1: Structured Approach to Managing Fleet Risks
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Explore applicability and framework of the newly updated ANSI/ASSE Z15.1-2017 standard to develop, implement, improve, monitor and effectively maintain fleet safety programs. Learn how to recognize driver hazards and apply a risk-based approach. Challenge yourself to identify gaps in how fleet risk is currently being managed.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Peggy E. Ross - Baxter Healthcare Corporation / Senior Corporate Manager, EHS
Terry L. Ketchum - Covestro LLC / Manager, Health, Environment & Safety
William J. Hinderks - Artex Risk Solutions, Inc. / Senior Loss Control Manager North America
S598 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: How (in the heck) Do I Add Environmental to My Safety Role?
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Transitioning from a full time safety resource to assuming responsibilities for environmental compliance is dependent upon your ability to quickly acquire, organize and act upon information applicable to your organization. This session will discuss information that will give you the confidence to manage your environmental program.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Jessica M. Jannaman - DURA / Senior Manager - EHS, North America
Herbert L.G. Bell - Invictus Enviro Safety Solutions, Inc. / President / CEO
S599 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Mitigating "Head-Scratching" Slips, Trips and Falls - Shared Practices in Prevention
June 4, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Slips, trips and falls (STFs) can be the kryptonite to success in preventing injuries and illnesses. In 2013, STFs accounted for nearly 230,000 days away from work cases and 724 fatalities in the workplace. On the other hand, in 2014, more than 31,000 unintentional deaths occurred in homes and communities in the U.S. alone – the third leading cause. Join us in discussing the troubles in preventing STFs, as well as best practice strategies to prevent accidents you may have thought were otherwise unpreventable. Share your experience in developing policies or regulations, creating STF education and awareness, analyzing STF incidents, and preventing future occurrences.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Brandon J. Hody - Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) / Safety & Occupational Health Professional
Philip Langdon Dement - UL Workplace Health & Safety / EHS Advisor
S600 - Integrating Human Performance and Critical Controls - Plan for Failure
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Fundamentally change the way you look at fatality prevention! As safety and health professionals the majority of our efforts are focused on preventing incidents from occurring and reaching a "zero incident" workplace. Change this focus, learn to balance incident prevention and fail safely to prevent fatalities.
Track(s)
Executive
Speaker(s)
Laurie M. Shelby - Tesla Inc. / Vice President EHS
Stephen Scott - Alcoa / Human Performance Director
S601 - Seeing is Suspect: Challenges to a Key Element of Hazard Recognition and Control
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
One critical line of defense in both organizational and process safety systems is front-line employees' ability to detect and respond appropriately to workplace hazards. A significant part of this person-dependent detection/response process involves human vision. But, what if the human vision system itself is a workplace hazard?
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Rajni Walia - DEKRA /
S602 - Concurrent Incident Command Systems - Part 2
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session, the second of three, will mentor the safety professional in the mandated FEMA incident command system courses, guiding the student to successful completion of the FEMA test. Participants will be prepared for interactions with local, state and federal emergency responders.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University Hospital / Asst. Administrator, Emergency Management and Regulatory Compliance
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation / Senior Health and Safety Manager
S603 - An Effective and Practical Stress Management Program for Improved Work Safety
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Stress is affecting the safety industry by decreasing cognitive function, memory, motor control, sleep and risk taking. Learn practical tools you can apply today to change your thinking and perception about stress and stressful events.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Kathy L. Gruver - KathyGruver.com / Speaker, Author, Educator
S604 - Recommending Workplace Interventions for Physical Fatigue
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session will review the current state of knowledge and practice on fatigue interventions and propose a system for task-based identification of important features that contribute to fatigue development, and recommendations for effective interventions based on the identified features.
Track(s)
Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Lora A. Cavuoto - University at Buffalo / Assistant Professor
Fadel Megahed - Miami University / Assistant Professor
S605 - Get More Buy-In from Stretch & Flex Programs: [Hint] Bring Them out of the 80's
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
In order to drastically reduce sprain and strain injuries, workers need to buy-into and follow through with stretch and flex programs. When these programs are customized to the industry and updated to incorporate mobility, core strength and balance, workers will FEEL the difference and want to do more.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Lori Frederic - Balance Bio - Ninja Safety / Owner
S606 - Global EHS Perspectives - The Power of Sharing Best Practice
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Taken from interviews with global EHS leaders across five continents, attendees will learn about some of the differences in the perception of safety around the world, and hear how global organizations have leveraged cross-border and cross-industry knowledge sharing to improve their safety performance.
Track(s)
International
Speaker(s)
Sam Chappell - Shirley Parsons / Director & Co-founder
S607 - Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM 101)
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation will stimulate conversation on Process Safety and how to begin measuring, implementing a successful program, and gain more knowledge on the difference between personal safety and process safety.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Jill R. Decker - The Thrasher Group / Safety Director
S608 - Charting A Future Direction for Worker Safety and Health
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Specific challenges, such as how to better address risk, to identify better metrics for assessing programs and driving continuous improvement, and demonstrate the value that safety and health efforts bring to business and to society at large, will be highlighted along with the practical means for addressing them.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Sustainability / Human Capital
Speaker(s)
Stephen A. Newell - ORC HSE Strategies, LLC / Partner
Richard Fairfax - ORC HSE Strategies, LLC / Consultant
Dee Woodhull - ORC HSE Strategies, LLC / Partner
S609 - OSHA's Rapid Response Investigation Process: Tips From Former OSHA Leaders
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Since OSHA's new injury reporting rule took effect, the number of reports has skyrocketed. OSHA's Rapid Response Investigation process shifts the obligation to document what happened, why it happened, and what should be done to prevent recurrence to the employer. Former OSHA leaders will offer tips for preparing effective reports.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Nick Walters - Safety Controls Technology / Vice President
Tom Bielema - Safety Controls Technology / Regional Director
S610 - There's More than One Way to Skin a Hazard
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Do you have all the tools you need in your Hazard and Risk Analysis Toolbox? This presentation will identify multiple methods of Hazard and Risk Analysis available and how they are applied to different situations. Participants will examine best practices, and the application of each method discussed.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Carmen A. Shafer - Thermo Fisher Scientific / EHS Manager
S611 - Machine Safeguarding Update
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Traditional and newly developed "Machine Safeguarding" (Guards, Devices, Methods) found in OSHA Regulations and (recently updated) ANSI B11 Safety Standards will be covered. Many photos of both good and bad safeguarding will be used to explain the concepts.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Roger P. Harrison - Rockford Systems LLC / Director of Training
S612 - How to Avoid Turning Your Investigation Into a Liability
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Safety professionals conduct numerous investigations, but a myriad of employment laws are implicated when investigating an accident or misconduct by an employee. A careless investigation could trigger litigation and impose significant damages on a company. This presentation will provide a legal overview of issues to avoid when conducting an investigation.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Matthew T. Deffebach - Haynes and Boone, LLP / Partner
S613 - Appreciative Investigations - Learning When Nothing Goes Wrong
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Much time is spent figuring out why failures happen. What about success? We can learn just as much from what goes right as we can from accidents. It's time to get proactive and stop waiting for accidents to happen to learn about what's happening in our organizations.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Ronald Gantt - SCM Safety / Vice President
S614 - Fake News and False Systems Kill People and You May Have Them in Your Company
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session will expose fake news and false concepts in safety. It will challenge your deep-seeded beliefs and understanding in safety. It exposes several safety interventions, concepts or programs that are widely accepted and used, and shows the flaws, and dangerous consequences, in each of them.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Corrie Pitzer - SAFEmap / CEO
S615 - Electrical Safety "What You Do Not Know About Electricity Can Be Shocking"
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
The science and hazards of electricity is often a mystery to many safety professionals. An overview of the principles of electricity to increase the participants' ability to recognize, correct and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace will be provided.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Dennis D. Burks - HNTB Companies / Safety Director
S616 - Engineering Practices Can Reduce Risk
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
The application of engineering practices can reduce risk through operational risk management feasible solution design. This session will discuss traditional system design phases and introduce the use of observational engineering techniques to determine interventions that are feasible, reliable and have immediate impact.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Lawrence J. H. Schulze - Naval Operations Support Center Houston / Operations Officer
S617 - Avoiding the PITs: Reducing Powered Industrial Truck and Pedestrian Accidents
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Learn new techniques, controls, PPE standards and the latest technology to help avoid the most common causes of PIT and pedestrian accidents.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
David R. Stein - 3M / Senior Technical Services Specialist
S618 - Neuroscience and BBS: New Findings on Implementing a Successful BBS Process
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation explores research on BBS released by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, examines significant success factors that distinguish the most effective behavioral processes from others, and outlines key neuroscience findings into how people make decisions and how that impacts BBS safety implementation.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Jim Spigener - DEKRA / Senior Vice President
S619 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Vehicle Telematics - Effective Use / Key Challenges
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Use of telematics is growing - it does not replace the motor vehicle safety process, but is a tool that helps with knowledge about on-road performance. Join our discussion on vehicle telematics key topics: effectiveness in fleet safety and vehicle management, primary uses – coaching/incident analysis/training, and challenges with selection/implementation/data management/management support.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Brian S. Hammer - Consultant / Senior
Carl W. Heinlein - American Contractors Insurance Group / Senior Safety Consultant
S620 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
In light of recent natural disasters and their extreme impact on areas of our country where the oil & gas industry operates, it is pertinent that we discuss the industries' levels of planning and preparedness for these emergencies. As hurricane Harvey approached Texas, the oil & gas industry utilized lessons learned from previous natural disasters to secure infrastructure and work to minimize impacts from the storm. However, due to the historic devastation of Harvey, the exact impact of the storm was greater than could be anticipated. What if a hurricane was approaching San Antonio today? Would we be ready? Join your colleagues and experts to draw up an emergency preparedness program for Safety 2018 in San Antonio!
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Kristy Bellows - Bellows Health & Safety Consulting /
Travis M. Warden - Exterran Corporation / Director, HSSE Management Systems & Processes
S621 - Musculoskeletal Injury Illness Program for Room Attendants/Housekeepers
June 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session will review the development and implementation of the basic elements of a Musculoskeletal Injury Illness program for room attendants and housekeepers, which will assist in identifying and evaluating their exposures.
Track(s)
Ergonomics, Healthcare / Wellness, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Manuel G. Samudio - Chubb North America / Senior Risk Engineer
Annmarie Feeley Jones - Chubb / Executive Field Specialist – Real Estate and Hospitality
S625 - Partner-Centered Leadership: Reducing Workplace Violence and Eliminating Waste
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
People are getting murdered at work. All forms of workplace violence (incivility to bullying to murder) take a huge toll on both the people and the business. A proven, comprehensive, three-phased approach will be presented that will significantly reduce this dysfunctional behavior and save the business a lot of money.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Richard N. Knowles - Richard N Knowles and Associates, Inc. / President
Claire E. F. Knowles - Richard N Knowles and Associates, Inc. / Partner
S626 - Young Safety Professionals: This is How it Really Works
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Join us to unleash the unwritten rules and the strategies to a successful career. The focus is on unveiling a new level of awareness so that you can engage on the same playing field as seasoned pros. Return with an alternative mindset unleashed from thirty years of lessons learned.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
J. A. Rodriguez - Raytheon Company / Global Senior Manager of EHS
S627 - Recruiting and Growing Your Own Safety Professionals from Within
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Participants will be able to identify key elements for organizations to develop, mentor and retain interns in the construction industry. Hear success stories from current and past interns that are now full time with the organization.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
Nathan W. Lutz - Nordic PCL / HSE Supervisor
Nathaniel Gomera - PCL Construction Services / HSE Coordinator
S628 - Out of the Ashes: Building of a Refinery Emergency Response Team for All Hazards
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
A small refinery in San Antonio, Texas struggled with decades of neglect before a fire in 2010 forced a bankruptcy filing. Out of ashes and under new ownership, the new owner invested millions to modernize operations. An Emergency Response Team was assembled and trained to respond to all likely hazards.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Damon Shodrock - Calumet San Antonio Refinery / Safety & Security Manager
Jeff Lischke - Calumet San Antonio Refinery / Emergency Response Coordinator
S629 - RISK Based Approach - A Practical Solution for HSE Surveillance during Shutdowns
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Learn a process to assess, evaluate and prioritize the HSE requirements of shutdown related critical activities by reviewing the nature, severity and importance of the risk or issue posed.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security
Speaker(s)
Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor of Safety Sciences
S631 - The Acheonomics™ of MSK Discomfort and Industrial Sports Medicine Cures
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Basic anatomy, body mechanics, injury risks and costs, leadership principles, interpersonal communication, including videos, pictures, and live demonstrations will offer the knowledge to reduce the discomfort felt by your workforce.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Tony Kaczkowski - InSite Health, LLC / President
S632 - So You Thought That Your MCC Room Was Safe? Think Again About Arc Flash!
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
So you thought your MCC (Motor Control Center) Room was safe, think again about ARC FLASH. Does "70 E" sound like a freeway? Come and learn about the real hazards of Arc Flash that may be lurking in your facility.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Terry P. Keenan - McC Inc. / Safety Director
S633 - Human Error: There is NO Root Cause
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Accidents' causation is multi-dimensional, and is far more difficult to pinpoint and predict than previously thought. Human error as the cause should never be the ending point of any investigation. Building on previous discussions on the topic, this session will explore reasoning why human error has no reliable root cause.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Richard A. Pollock - Rivendell Safety Consulting, LLC / President
S634 - Nodding Off: Managing Fatigue (the Whole Picture)
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Fatigued employees contribute to higher risks of injury, decreased production and increased absenteeism. Using industrial hygiene and public health, we break down contributing factors, and provide ideas for changes to management systems, the environment, and individual behaviors based on the Total Worker Health® model of worker safety and health.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Kimberly P. Henry - SAIF Corporation / Industrial Hygienist
Leigh M. Manning - SAIF Corporation / Senior Safety Management Consultant
S635 - International Best Practices on SH&E Training & Awareness for a Diverse Workforce
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Normal practices for SH&E training & awareness programs are most likely to fail when dealing with a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic workforce, if not designed to suit their needs. This session presents a few time tested, proven and successful SH&E training methodologies and application from Europe, Asia-Pacific and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Regions.
Track(s)
International, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Ashok Garlapati - Kuwait Oil Company / HSE Consultant
Richard T. Cooper - Level3 Communications / Head SHE(Q) - EMEA
Nirupam Mukherjee - Praxair Inc. / Global Safety Director
S636 - OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 1
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies: Circus Tent Collapse; Explosion at a Wood Cabinet Manufacturer - Inspection Results and Outcome; Hydraulic Fracturing Fatal Incident – Ice Blockage in a High Pressure Line
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Stephen Falter - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA /
Tandy Zitkus - U.S. Department of Labor OSHA / Safety Specialist
David Kearns - Occupational Safety & Health Administration / Area Director
S638 - Opioid Crisis: Emerging Risk to Responding Personnel
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
The opioid crisis has targeted the victim. What is emerging are those who respond to overdose situations becoming the victim of overdose themselves. This session will explore the risk of opioid (fentanyl) exposure, and what responding agencies and employers should be doing to address this emerging risk.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Wesley Maertz - W.W. Grainger, Inc. / Technical Safety Specialist
S639 - Collaborative Robots - Emerging Technology, Regulations and Risk Assessment How-To
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Collaborative robots, 'CoBots' are rapidly emerging as the next generation of robotic manipulators in the same environment as humans. As design and innumerable applications for CoBots evolve, so are the regulatory and industry standards. CoBot risk assessments at a global manufacturing site will be presented, plus a 'how to' step-by-step approach.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Mollie A. Anderson - BSI EHS Services & Solutions / Principal Consultant, Manager
S640 - Making the Case for Contractor Management - Independent Research Study
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Does contractor management and prequalification help drive better safety results? Join the National Safety Council and BROWZ for a presentation summarizing the results of an independent research study to explore the safety benefits of implementing a third party contractor management system and the effect on participating contractors.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Amy K. Harper - National Safety Council / Journey to Safety Excellence and Workplace Strategy Director
Patrick Cunningham - BROWZ / Director of Safety & Auditing Services
Katherine Smith - Campbell Institute - National Safety Council / Program Manager, Campbell Institute
S641 - Cage-free Ladders? Fall Protection Solutions for Your Fixed Ladders
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will provide attendees with the knowledge and a tool that can be used to quantify all of the fixed ladders within their work area(s) to phase out ladder cages. Participants will discuss and compare common ladder safety systems and PFAS including cost, use, ease of installation and function.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kevin B. Denis - Gravitec Systems, Inc. / Director of Special Projects
S642 - This IS My Circus! These ARE My Monkeys! - Taming Your Safety Committee
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Engaging your safety committee can be as difficult as managing a three-ring circus. This interactive and high energy session focuses on solutions and strategies for making your committee a strong driver within your safety program. Find out how to ensure your monkeys help you create a highly effective safety committee!
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Rachel S. Raynor - Pearl Therapeutics / Senior Manager, EH&S
Jennifer A. Harris - Pearl Therapeutics / Senior Manager, EH&S
S643 - Get(ting) Engaged: 101 Grassroots Teams Lead Culture Change at a Major Utility
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Join this session to learn the principles behind how Consumers Energy implemented grassroots safety leadership enterprise-wide with over 101 safety culture employee-led teams. In their multi-year, multi-site journey, they reduced injuries by 90% over a decade, earning recognition in 2016 as the safest C & D utility in the country.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Steven I. Simon - Culture Change Consultants, Inc. / President
Douglas J. Hill - Consumers Energy / Lineworker, Electric Rep, Safety Culture Team Member
James T. Wade - Consumers Energy / Senior Field Leader, Management Rep, Safety Culture Team
S644 - ANSI/ASSE Z9 Health and Safety Standards for Ventilation Systems
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Engineering controls are components in OSH programs for ensuring workplace health and safety, and providing employee protection for a variety of potential exposures such as chemicals, particulates, biological agents, heat and other sources. The ANSI/ASSE Z9 Health and Safety Standards for Ventilation Systems contain requirements and guidance for these critical systems.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Theodore J. Knutson - Knutson Ventilation Inc. / Senior Project Engineer
S645 - Future of Dropped Object Prevention: Standardizing Solutions to Protect Workers
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
The American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions (a working name), or ISEA Standard 121, is currently being drafted. Once it has been finalized, released and adopted it will give manufacturers a consistent guideline for classification, test procedure and performance requirements for this equipment.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Virginia Battles - Ty-Flot / Global Vice President of Sales
Nate Bohmbach - Ergodyne / Associate Product Director
John Salentine - Hammerhead Industries, Inc. / Vice President
S646 - Make Safety Stick!
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Safety Messages - How can we make them Stick. Why can everyone remember that urban legend, a rumor or a story told, but not always the safety topic of the day? This session overviews principles of stickiness that one can apply to ensure successful safety messages and communication.
Track(s)
Executive, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Eldeen E. Pozniak - Pozniak Safety Associates Inc. / Director
S647 - Driving Your Bottom Line - Tips and Tools for Preventing Auto Accidents
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Auto crashes account for the highest number of severe injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Companies can no longer accept the liability that comes with a poor driver. This session will focus on how to hire the safest driver, train them, and hold them accountable to drive safely.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Charlie N. Halfen - Chubb ESIS / Transportation Safety Practice Leader
S648 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Employer Best Practices for Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Suicide remains an important public health problem that may impact any workplace. Suicidal behaviors have warning signs and risks of post-dramatic stress disorder, depression and alcohol abuse. Suicide continues to increase in the military and public sector. Attendees will share suicide prevention approaches you can share with other OSH professionals.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Lori A. Schroth - Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) / Senior Safety and Environmental Professional
Shawn T. Lewis - S&J Lewis Consulting Solutions / Safety and Occupational Health Manager
S649 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Whistleblower Protection for EHS Professionals
June 5, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Have you ever been or are concerned about being in a situation where someone has been asked to turn a blind eye to noncompliance or conceal unsafe or unhealthful situations while performing your duties? In this collaboration session, you'll discuss the challenges you've witnessed and try to come up with solutions.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Adele L. Abrams - Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C. / President
Margaret M. Smith - Auburn University / Safety Manager Facilities Division
S650 - See the Big Picture: Improve Safety Communications by Enhancing Visual Controls
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Visualizations can bridge verbal barriers to communicate a consistent message that is easily understandable. However, if misaligned these important tools can distract from a productive safety culture. This presentation will provide strategies on how to enhance visual controls while avoiding common mistakes in displays and reports.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Randall C. Butler - Consumers Energy / Contractor Safety Director
S651 - Contracting, Indemnity and Insurance Issues for Safety Consultants
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Form contracts are often negotiable. It is important to know your rights, as the law provides that certain purportedly imposed obligations or liabilities not enforceable. These factors interact with insurance rights and obligations. The Presenter has years of experience defending safety consultants, advising them on contracts, and addressing insurance coverage.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Larry A. Hoellwarth - Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk, Dunne, LLC / Member (Partner)
Sarah A. Johnson - Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk, Dunne, LLC / Partner
S652 - Fall Protection in Residential Construction: STILL TALKING ABOUT IT!
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
For decades falls have been the number one cause of serious injury and death in America's home building industry. This session will provide attendees a road map based on proven real world successes for how they can incorporate fall protection systems and practices into their business operations.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
Jeremy Bethancourt - AKE Inc. / Safety Engineering Consultant
Christine Branche - NIOSH / Principal Associate Director, & Director, Office of Construction Safety and Health
Mark Cannon - AKE Inc. / Engineering Consultant
S653 - Preparing for Emergencies: The Key to a Successful Failure
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Emergencies such as chemical spills and fires will result in operational disruption. This presentation will focus on how facilities can prepare for emergencies using the concept of plan-do-check-act (PDCA). Actual emergency events will focus attendees on planning for risk assessments, executing response planning activities, and checking plans through practice.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation / Senior Health and Safety Manager
S654 - Practical Management of Dust Explosion Hazards
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation will provide a practical approach in controlling dust flash fire and explosion hazards that are usually associated with the handling, processing, and storing combustible powders based on the requirements of NFPA 652.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Vahid Ebadat - Solent Process Safety, Inc. / CEO
S655 - Sudden Cardiovascular Death in the Workplace: Is It Preventable?
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Information on the risk of sudden cardiovascular death (SCD) in the workplace will be presented, it will include a discussion of heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, and aneurysms. Risk factors for SCD and prevention strategies will be reviewed. Occupations at greatest risk will be highlighted and case studies presented.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Fred Kohanna - AllOne Health / Vice President of Occupational Health & Chief Medical Officer
S656 - BBS & HOP: Contradictory or Complementary?
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
There has been much written and said of late about Human & Organizational Performance and Behavior-Based Safety. Are they complementary or are they in conflict? This session will explore the foundations of both approaches and how you can help your organization succeed using principles from both.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
David C. Uhl - Aubrey Daniels International / Senior Vice President
S657 - Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Safety and Health for Induction Heating
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
A review of safety and health considerations for Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Non-Ionizing Radiation as applied to Induction heaters in the Oil Tool manufacturing industry. The physics and biology of EMF and relevant exposure standards, monitoring equipment and controls will be covered.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
John Baker - BSI EHS Service and Solutions / Principal Consultant
Shaun A. Payne - National Oilwell Varco, LLP / Global HSE Officer - Operations
S658 - Keeping an Eye on Fatigue in the Workplace
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Companies addressing fatigue risks know this multi-faceted challenge requires comprehensive strategies and a business case that effectively answers "Why should we invest in resources to mitigate this issue?." Eye on Fatigue is a unique approach integrating organizational strategies and worker engagement to enhance your ability to successfully mitigate fatigue risks.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Susan Sawatzky - In-Scope Solutions / Director
S659 - Safety & Health and the Working Woman
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Rosie the Riveter and those women workers since have faced a myriad of occupational health and safety risks that may result in injury, illness or death. This presentation will focus on the many hazards that may be gender specific, as well as means of assessing and controlling these risks.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University Hospital / Asst. Administrator, Emergency Management and Regulatory Compliance
Delaney K. Jones - Columbia University / Health and Safety Specialist
S660 - Safety in the World of Standardization - What is Our Role?
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The use of ISO standards to improve operational efficiency and compliance in multiple jurisdictions is growing. Does the safety professional have a role to play when these management systems are developed and implemented? Learn how to apply your unique set of skills and knowledge to the new business management systems.
Track(s)
International, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Holly C. Elke - SH&E System Solutions Inc. / Senior QHSE Advisor (Owner)
S661 - Identifying Hazards Using the Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
NIOSH's Fatalities in Oil and Gas database (FOG) began in 2014 to collect detailed industry-specific information about worker oil and gas extraction deaths. Analysis of FOG data has led to the identification of several industry hazards, which will be covered in this session, along with recommendations for reducing these hazards.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Alejandra Ramirez-Cardenas - CDC-NIOSH / Research Assistant
Kyla Retzer - CDC-NIOSH / Epidemiologist
S662 - How to Survive an OSHA Inspection
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Are you compliant, unprepared or complacent? While OSHA routinely visits construction sites and manufacturing facilities, many other types of businesses are subject to be inspected and citations issued if not in compliance. Learn: What triggers an OHSA inspection; The inspection process; Your rights and obligations.
Track(s)
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Paul Andersen - OSHA Compliance Services, LLC / Safety Engineer
S663 - OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 2
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies: Anhydrous Ammonia Release - 10 Seconds Too Long; and Amputation Hazards in an Auto Part Manufacturing Plant
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Philip A. Pisasale - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Health Compliance Officer
Jose A. Gonzalez - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Assistant Area Director, IH
S664 - GHS/HazCom: The Game - Can You Pass the Compliance Test?
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
With GHS adoption complete, HazCom continues to rank as OSHA's second most cited standard. Reasons for noncompliance range from deficiencies with written plans, to faulty SDS management processes, to ineffective container labeling. Test your HazCom compliance knowledge in our interactive session, complete with exercises that will enhance your learning experience!
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Glenn Trout - VelocityEHS/MSDSonline / CEO
S665 - A New Risk-Based Model for Prevention of Fatalities and Serious Injuries
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The session will discuss a six-step model for preventing fatality and serious incidents, a new strategy that offers control-based criteria for prioritizing serious risks, considers HOP factors in creating preventive measures, and outlines how to make the cultural and organizational improvements needed to sustain prevention efforts.
Track(s)
Executive, Risk Assessment, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Stephen A. Newell - ORC HSE Strategies, LLC / Partner
Dee Woodhull - ORC HSE Strategies, LLC / Partner
S666 - Hazards of Homeless Encampments and Working in Urban Environments
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation introduces the hazards of working in urban environments, and nearby to homeless/transient encampments. An eye-opening introduction to work environments, workplaces (field and facilities), and worker tasks where homeless encampments, meth labs, and other urban hazards can potentially be encountered by a variety of workforces will be presented.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Cynthia E. Braun - Braun Safety Associates, LLC / President
S667 - Leveraging Safety and Loss Control Resources from Your Insurance Providers
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Learn how to access valuable safety resources from your insurance and risk management providers. Many organizations have been more successful by tapping into those resources to solve both simple and complex safety issues.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Russell S. Norman - Moreton & Company / Safety and Loss Control Manager
Morgan Henrie - Moreton & Company / Industrial Hygenist
S668 - Causing Safety
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
For over a century safety professionals have believed that the key to achieving a safe workplace lies in preventing worker injuries, but this session challenges this approach and offers another, more proactive approach to creating a safer workplace; one that focuses on the drivers of safety.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Sustainability / Human Capital
Speaker(s)
Phil C. LaDuke - Environmental Resources Management / Principle Consultant
S669 - Updating ANSI Z10 - Advancing OHS Performance Through Improved Management System Practices
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
ANSI/ASSE Z10 has been one of the hottest standards for organizations looking to improve H&S performance. This forum will feature a panel of speakers to introduce proposed improvements such as New View/Human and Organizational Performance, Fatality and Serious Incident prevention, worker health strategies and synergy with ISO 45001.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Vic M. Toy - Insyst OH&S / Principal
Sharon D. Kemerer - Baxter International Inc. / Corporate Director, Occupational Health & Safety
S670 - Auditing the Electrical Safety Program: An Overview of Requirements & Approaches
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Electrical safety program auditing provides tools to identify deficiencies, and is required by NFPA 70E. Guidance on auditing program effectiveness as intended to reduce arc flash/shock risk to qualified persons, and key elements from NFPA 70E (Workplace Electrical Safety-2018 edition) will be presented.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Paul A. Zoubek - Zoubek Consulting, LLC / President
S671 - Virtual Reality: Actual Hazards
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Attendees will see how virtual reality can benefit your EHS training program. This session will show how VR can be applied to EHS training. New technologies are often wrought with challenges. Attend this session and learn ways to overcome emerging challenges in a virtual learning environment.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Jonathan Jacobi - Underwriters Laboratories / Senior EHS Advisor
E. Andrew Kapp - Underwriters Laboratories / Research Manager
Susan Murphy - Underwriters Laboratories / Director of Professional Learning Services
S672 - Humor in Safety: 2 Point Oh! An Update By Request
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Humor in Safety is back! The Sequel to the ever-popular Humor in Safety will have an updated platform and more applications for your safety presentations that may have become boring. We know that safety is a serious topic, but we can learn how to make safety training interesting and fun!
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Tim Page-Bottorff - Total Safety Compliance / Principal Consultant
S673 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Workplace Health
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This session will review factors in the workplace such as chemical exposure, air quality, toxins, carcinogens and others that impact the health of the workforce. The role of the safety and health professional in assessing and addressing these health hazards will be discussed.
Track(s)
Fundamentals
Speaker(s)
C. David Langlois - Langlois Weigand & Associates, Inc. /
S674 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Managing Safety During Economic Downturns
June 5, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The literature suggests that businesses and sectors may experience economic downturns. As a result, environmental safety and health programs and initiatives may be affected. This session will promote dialog and conversation about challenges and opportunities for businesses and safety professionals during economic downturns. Join us for the discussion and share your experiences and best practices while coming up with ways to manage safety during economic downturns.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Kevin J. Slates - Indiana University / Clinical Assistant Professor
Daniel E. Osadiaye - Talon Global Services / Safety Trainer
S701 - So You Want to Be a Manager and Possibly Work Overseas?
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
You know about safety and safety management systems, but are you a people manager? Managing a team is an important element in career development. This session will outline some of the styles and pitfalls to be avoided as safety professionals assume management roles.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Richard T. Cooper - Level3 Communications / Head SHE(Q) - EMEA
S702 - Elevate Your Presence! A Safety Pro's Guide to Leveraging Social Media
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Craft the story of your career and publish it yourself! In this session you'll learn strategies for establishing or elevating your current online presence through multi-modal publishing and public speaking. Tweeting, snapping and blogging is encouraged during this session - bring your mobile device!
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Abby Ferri - The Ferri Group LLC / President
S703 - Alphabet Soup: Career Advancement with Certifications
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Professional credentialing and competency are key factors for career advancement as an occupational health and safety (OHS) professional. This presentation will identify the most relevant recognized certifications and explore the career benefits of certification. Study methods, tools, and testing techniques that prepare candidates for certification exams will be explained.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Daniel J. Snyder - SPAN International Training LLC / Owner and CEO
S704 - Constructive Challenge - Increase Engagement, Increase Results
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Constructive Challenge There are two things the highest performing organizations do better than the others: Collaboration and Innovation. In this interactive skills-based workshop, you will discover how leaders can cultivate courage in their employees that leads to a culture of highly engaged and innovative leaders and teams.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Carter Evans - Global Performance Group / Vice President, Client Solutions
S705 - Thinking Outside the Fence - Protecting the Contractor and the General Public
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Are you aware of the significant loss exposures construction companies face when working around the general public? This session will provide insight for safety professionals to broaden their risk management knowledge base by reviewing the ANSI A10.34-2001 Standard "Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites."
Track(s)
Construction, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Andrew J. Giza - Lockton Companies / Assistant Vice President, Senior Loss Control Consultant
Blake England - Lockton Companies / Loss Control Specialist
S706 - Experiential Learning to Improve Safety Compliance in Construction - A Case Study
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Potential of experiential learning technique - this could be a simple yet very effective safety training methodology. This presentation will share examples, which have been gathered during hands-on development at two safety innovations schools in India, initially in L&T Hazira and L&T Kanchipuram in India.
Track(s)
Construction, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Rajasekar Jayanandhan - EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL PVT LTD / EH&S Delivery Leader Engineer
S707 - Four Ways Safety Engineers Can Help Mitigate Security-related Safety Risks
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
As operations become more connected, organizations are making security investments to help protect intellectual property, operations and brand. However, the inherent safety implications of security risks are often overlooked. Working with IT and OT teams, EHS professionals can integrate safety and security to better assess and mitigate security-based safety risks.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Steve Ludwig - Rockwell Automation / Safety Programs Manager
S708 - Concurrent Incident Command Systems - Part 3
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
This session, the third of three, will mentor the safety professional in the mandated FEMA incident command system courses, guiding the student to successful completion of the FEMA test. Participants will be prepared for interactions with local, state and federal emergency responders.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University Hospital / Asst. Administrator, Emergency Management and Regulatory Compliance
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation / Senior Health and Safety Manager
S709 - ISO 14001:2015 EMS, How to Successfully Upgrade to New Requirements
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Specific explanation of the changes featured in the ISO 14001:2015 EMS standard and detailed descriptions of the implementation of changes to demonstrate conformance to the new standard requirements. Technical guidance for revising current management systems and features input and interpretations of new requirements from EMS consultants and registrar auditors will be provided.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Dylan Gaudineer - American Packaging Corporation Flexographic Printing and Laminating Division / Safety Manager
S710 - On-Site Health Recipe: Blending Soft Tissue Wellness & Injury Prevention Efforts
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
The benefits and opportunities for OSH professionals to collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists working on-site to help create a healthier workforce will be shown. Preventing soft tissue injuries positively impacts both the employer and the employees, yet there are numerous barriers to overcome along the way.
Track(s)
Ergonomics, Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Jeff Paddock - WorkWell Prevention & Care / Director of On-Site Services
Kristen Cederlind - WorkWell Prevention & Care / Director, WQP Network
S711 - Values-Based Safety - The Power Behind Safety Motivation
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Priorities change; true corporate and personal values remain constant. This presentation helps you discover how to motivate workers using Values-Based Safety. People's personal values drive their thoughts and behaviors. Learn techniques to instill safety as a value for employees and leaders.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
John W. Drebinger - John Drebinger Presentations / President
S712 - Safety in Developing Nations
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Examine the lessons learned by a construction safety consultant in various developing nations. What trends are emerging and how do they effect or impact safety as a discipline and the future of safety in construction.
Track(s)
International
Speaker(s)
Laura A. Casey - SafeCon Solutions, LLC / Principal
S713 - Navigating the Changing Currents of OSHA and Employment Law: Where Are We Now
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Two seasoned safety professionals turned attorneys explain the current state of OSHA and key employment law developments now that we are 1.5 years into a new Administration. This interactive session engages participants with hypotheticals to answer questions and apply strategies to spot legal landmines and minimize risk in their organizations.
Track(s)
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Barry S. Spurlock - Eastern Kentucky University / Assistant Professor
Todd B. Logsdon - Fisher & Phillips / Partner/Attorney
S714 - Risk Identification, Evaluation and Control for the OSH Professional
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
The OSH Profession often struggles with the concept of risk and integrating it with hazards. The future professional should seek opportunities for improvement, in addition to identifying and correcting hazards, and view risk mitigation as a method of change management. This session will focus on how this can be accomplished.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Francis P. Sehn - Willis Towers Watson / Vice President Risk Control and Claims Advocacy
S715 - Perspectives on Preventing SIF's - Nine Interventions that Really Matter
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Organizations making significant progress in mitigating precursors to serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) have focused their efforts in nine key areas. In this session, we explore these areas and discuss the workstreams involved in successful interventions. Lessons-learned, data, and leadership support strategies from these successful client organizations are discussed.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Don Martin - Dekra / Vice President
S716 - World-Class Safety by Actively Engaging Employees using Five Pillars of Safety
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
This session will discuss various techniques to actively engage all employees in cultivating a world-class safety culture. With OSHA taking a tough stand increasing inspections and fines, companies are striving for an organized approach to getting employees actively engaged in safety. A road map to achieving this goal will be discussed.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Michael Saujani - MKS Safety LLC / President
S717 - Implement New Fall Protection Regulations and Standards… and Make it Stick
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Changes to the ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and OSHA regulations encourage a new view of an organization's fall protection program and can affect everything from overall policy to equipment purchases to training. Participants will use this information to determine strategies to reduce risk for workers at heights.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Thomas Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal
S718 - Updated! Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs, Z390.1
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
This session will provide participants with an understanding of ANSI/ASSE Z390.1 "Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs" reviewing the many changes and significant updates including a definition of Occupational Exposure Limit, expanding the Instructor Qualifications, minimum Trainer course content, a non-mandatory Syllabus, Course Objectives, and training for laboratories.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Wayne Vanderhoof - RJR Safety, Inc. / President
S719 - Using Safety Training to Inspire Change
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Have you sat through training that tries to inspire change, but ends up putting you to sleep? Have you experienced training that consists of facilitators talking to the boring PowerPoints? Have you had enough of boring safety training? If the answer is yes then this session is for you!
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Marilyn J. Hubner - BuildUp Research / Director
S720 - The Role of Driver Behavior and Incentives in Reducing Road Collisions
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of work-related fatalities. Risky driving behavior is the leading cause of these collisions. Gain an understanding of why risky driving behaviors that lead to traffic accidents are often discounted by drivers, and the role incentives and corporate culture play in improving driver behaviors.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Gregory J. Wolfe - U.S. Department of State / Division Director, Risk Analysis and Management
S721 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Basic Construction
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
This session will address essential construction safety principles and practices that are useful to the beginning construction safety professional, as well as individuals in other industries faced with a construction project in their organization.
Track(s)
Fundamentals
Speaker(s)
Carl W. Heinlein - American Contractors Insurance Group / Senior Safety Consultant
S722 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: A New Look at Key Competencies for Safety Leadership
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Safety professionals, line management and executives have common goals – assessing risk, enhancing human performance, and managing change. It’s not just about low incident rates and enforcing rules. Whether you have direct authority or are influencing without authority, what strategies have been working well? What needs to be better?
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Joe Tavenner - King's Hawaiian / Director EHS & S
Anita Muller - Compass Group / National Safety Director
S723 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Sit vs. Stand: Ergonomics Research and Guidelines
June 6, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
The latest research and ergonomics guidelines pertaining to sitting and standing will be discussed. Sit-stand workstations have been introduced by many organizations as a way to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, several large population studies found a correlation with prolonged sitting and an increased risk of death. As an OSH professional, you should understand the basics of sit-stand workstations including what the research says, is there a business case for sit-stand workstations, whether everyone needs a sit-stand workstation, and what are the guidelines I can provide my employees.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Jessica K. Ellison - BSI EHS Services and Solutions / Principal Consultant
Andrew C. Ackerson - Chubb / Risk Specialist
S725 - Safety Through Accountability and Recognition - A Program Self Assessment
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation will demonstrate a five-level safety program maturity model, synced with ISO 45001, that you can use to determine where your program is, and where it needs to go to mature. Leading metrics to validate management accountability, and employee engagement models will also be part of your program's self-evaluation.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Paul A. Esposito - STAR Consultants, Inc. / President
S726 - Safety Leader to Business Leader - Bridging the Gap
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
"The difference between management and leadership is communication" - Winston Churchill. Based on information gathered from over 9 years of interviews with corporate leaders, you will learn their candid responses to what is needed to be considered for Executive level positions that can influence corporate or business unit strategy.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
John McBride - Consentium Search, LLC / Director, National Recruiting
S727 - Crane Operator Qualifications
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Operator qualification is not the same as certification or licensing, each will be explained, followed by suggested practices to evaluate the competency of crane operators for the specific machine to which they may be assigned. The new OSHA 2018 crane operator requirements will be included.
Track(s)
Construction
Speaker(s)
William F. Davis - Zurich Services Corporation / Senior Risk Engineer
S728 - Recruiting, Retaining and Keeping Women in Construction Safe
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Women face many challenges as they enter into careers in construction. Learn about issues related to safety, recruiting and retaining women in the construction industry and identify strategies to keep them safe and engaged.
Track(s)
Construction, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kathleen Dobson - Alberici Constructors, Inc. / Safety Director
S729 - Rapid Response to a Fall Protection Emergency
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation will discuss alternatives for achieving an effective post-fall rescue plan, ranging from coordination with local (9-1-1) emergency responders, to developing internal response plans to fill the gap and prevent further injuries. Practical guidance will be offered for use in developing a preplan that is both compliant and effective.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security
Speaker(s)
Loui McCurley - Pigeon Mountain Industries / CEO
S731 - Hydraulic Fluid Process Safety and Prevention
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Hydraulic systems and hydraulically-operated equipment are found in nearly all types of manufacturing and industrial plants. When petroleum based hydraulic fluids are in use, significant hazards to people and property exist due to the possibility of a fine oil mist, especially when ignition sources are present.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Christopher Drobny - Chubb Ltd. / Senior Property Specialist
Shawn O'Shell - Chubb Ltd. / Property Specialist
S732 - BBS for Today's Realities
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
While several versions of behavior-based safety have been around since the 1980s, few have truly adapted to the changing environment in which they operate. Making BBS fit your culture, operations and logistical realities, rather than making your company fit some idealistic model, is key to success in today's realities.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Terry L. Mathis - ProAct Safety Inc. / CEO
S733 - Managing Diversity in Global Organizations - Challenge for OHS Professionals
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
The OS&H Profession is faced with numerous challenges to overcome the global barriers in the workplace. The presentation will focus on addressing both cross-cultural and multicultural aspects in managing Global Occupational Safety and Health programs. Practical experience, skill mapping strategies used at global locations, and challenges faced will be shared.
Track(s)
International
Speaker(s)
Shaman Ahuja - Fosbel India Private Limited / Senior Manager - EHS
S734 - Risk-Based Process Safety for Upstream Oil & Gas: Put Your Boots On, It's Coming!
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
We are all problem solvers. Did you know that safety engineering can help you be even better? Come and see how safety engineering principles can enhance your problem solving skills. No, calculus is not required as a pre-requisite. What? You have to see it to believe it.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Mark D. Hansen - Colorado Springs Utilities / Safety and Health
Jim Johnstone - Contek, LLC / President
S735 - How Much Sand Does OSHA Allow to be Kicked in Your Face?
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation will familiarize the participant with the new OSHA silica rule and discuss the toxic effects of exposures and sampling protocol. How to take a breathing zone sample will be demonstrated.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Terry W. Krug - EXOSHA / President
S736 - Coca-Cola Operational Excellence: A Safety Diagnostic Event
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This session will showcase a Safety Diagnostic approach using Coca-Cola's Operational Excellence Principles to identify hazards, prioritize risk and reduce injuries. Focus will target reducing waste and risk associated with defects in the process, excessive motion/processing, transportation and improving culture and productivity.
Track(s)
Executive, Risk Assessment, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Steven E. Jablon - The Coca-Cola Company / Operations Safety Manager
Daniel Callahan - Coca-Cola Refreshments / Regional EHSS Manager
Brandon Wiseman - Swire Coca-Cola / Corporate Safety Manager
S737 - Tribometry - A Cornerstone for Walkway Safety
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Slip resistance is a critical component of slip/fall prevention efforts. Tribometry testing in commercial buildings determines surface contaminants and proper cleaning solutions for public patrons. Tribometry testing enabled slip resistant characteristics of commercial roof materials matched to shoe soles for worker safety. Tribometry is a cornerstone to walkway safety.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Shari A. Falkenburg - CNA Insurance /
Joseph A. Wallace - CNA Insurance / Director, Risk Control
S738 - Preventing Injuries: Applying the Total Worker Health Model
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Preventing injuries is always the goal, but how can that be accomplished given a workforce who is aging and has complex health issues, along with work related injuries? The NIOSH Total Worker Health model can be applied to help refocus the efforts to reduce or prevent injuries.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Deborah R. Roy - L.L. Bean, Inc. / Corporate Director Health, Safety and Wellness
S739 - Who Really Cares About Workplace Safety?... Leadership for Today's 24/7 Problems
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
An organization's competitive advantage are the skills and intellectual capital of their workforce. A key issue today is keeping employees safe 24/7, since the majority of injuries/fatalities occur outside the workplace. Attendees will learn how empowering employees to protect themselves 24/7 results in workplace improvements in safety, quality and productivity.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Don Wilson - SafeStart® / Vice President
S740 - What You Really Need for an OSHA Compliant Fall Protection Anchorage
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Anchorages are one of the most critical elements of a fall protection system. This session will clarify OSHA's design and inspection requirements of fall protection anchorages, and will provide guidance on best practices that will ensure an anchorage will perform as expected when called upon to save a life.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Kevin Wilcox - LJB Inc. / Principal
S741 - Lockout/Tagout - What You Won't Find in the Standard
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
The LOTO standard is consistently on the list of the Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards, and part of the reason is that a lot of information isn't in the regulation itself. This session discusses additional details that can help with achieving compliance while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Debby Shewitz - Shewitz Consulting, LLC / Owner
Carol Robinson - Specialty Technical Consultants / Expert Technical Advisor
S742 - This Ain't Your Normal Safety Training - Part 2
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Not your typical "death by PowerPoint!" Come discover the three Ls, Learn - Laugh - Leverage for a successful presentation. Tips, tools and traps will be presented giving each participant an opportunity to leave the session with new tools and skills to make their next training event memorable. Bring your laptop, tablet or phone.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
James Skipper Kendrick - Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC / President
S743 - Why We Need to Add Creative Non-fiction in Our Training (and how to do so)!
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Creative nonfiction (CNF) conveys the essence of what's important. CNF is used in many venues including science communication, long-form writing, and presentations to lawmakers. This presentation will demonstrate how more memorable narrative is, to create CNF, and to emphasize the key points. Both examples and key details will be covered.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Jonathan T. Klane - Arizona State University (ASU) / Bald-headed Safety Guy
S744 - Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle (CTMV) Confined Space Safety
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
An overview of the unique hazards of confined space in cargo tank motor vehicles with recommended safety practices will be reviewed. References based upon the ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 Standard, the NFPA 350 Best Practices Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work, and how to implement a new program or improve an existing one will be shared.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Daniel J. O'Connell - SAFETRAN, LLC / Director of Safety
S745 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Effective Use of Prevention through Design (PtD) for Mitigating Safety Hazards
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
As a safety professional, have you spent time and resources retrofitting equipment or work processes after implementation? PtD is a proven method, when applied correctly it will reduce risks of new hazards, reduce/eliminate injuries, and ultimately improve the workplace. Participants will share best practices and learn how others are implementing PtD.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Scott Baranowski - OMNOVA Solutions Inc. / SHE&S Manager
Daren C. Williams - Virginia Department of Transportation / Movable Bridge Manager
S746 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: The Changing Face of the Safety Profession
June 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
The safety profession has changed dramatically since many ASSE members began working. Now, new safety professionals are more likely to graduate with a degree with no experience, and work on their own without mentors to guide their professional development. How can the safety profession encourage young professionals to grow, and what resources are already available? Similarly, how can we capture the knowledge of the experts and professionals that are leaving the field? This group discussion will look at different options together.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Emily M. Becker - LMI Aerospace / EHS Engineer
Anupama D. Mehrotra - New Belgium Brewing Company / Environmental Health and Safety Generalist
S750 - Beyond Occupational Safety: Opportunities for Safety Professionals
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session will provide ideas for Safety Professionals who are interested in moving from an occupational safety focus to a health promotion and/or injury prevention focus in their current workplace, with other employers/clients, or in a community health setting, in order to have an impact beyond occupational safety.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Maureen M. Johnson - University of Vermont Medical Center / Child Passenger Safety Specialist
S751 - The 7 Qualities of Outstanding Safety Professionals
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Did you know technical expertise is rarely the differentiator between the average and outstanding OSH professional? Presented by leaders in public and private sectors, you'll learn the qualities necessary for success. Whether a young professional or experienced in the field, you'll learn what it takes to lead in OSH today!
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Cece M. Weldon - AECOM / Vice President Corporate Safety, Health & Environment
Joshua J. Franklin - United States Air Force / Safety Career Field Manager
S752 - Construction Risk and Management… What is Your Strategy?
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Cranes/rigging operations and transportation management are marquee safety and risk management targets, often overlooked or casually considered during construction planning. These are key jobsite and over-the-road exposures contributing to the financial success of construction projects. This presentation highlights strategies and case studies to mobilize construction risk and management best practices.
Track(s)
Construction, Risk Assessment, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Jim G. Bourgeois - The Hanover Insurance Group / Technical Director - Specialty
Mark W. Monson - The Hanover Insurance Group / Technical Director - Specialty
Jack E. Powell - The Hanover Insurance Group / Industry Solutions Director
S753 - Contractor Prequalification & Management Beyond the Database
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Do you hire contractors? If so, come understand how to implement a contractor prequalification process and management program. If you are already using one, you'll learn how to improve your current methodology to reduce the overall risk and exposure to your workplace.
Track(s)
Construction, Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Nicole A. Coughlin - IMA / Risk Control Specialist
Niki J. Washam - IMA / Risk Control Specialist
S754 - Predicting Workers' Exposure to Hazards Using the Exposure Control Database
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session will introduce the web-accessible, interactive "Exposure Control Database" developed by CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training. Learn how to use this system to predict workers' exposure to job site hazards and make informed decisions to proactively protect workers from hazards before the project begins.
Track(s)
Construction, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Babak Memarian - CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training / Director of Exposure Control Technologies Research
Sara Brooks - CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training / Industrial Hygienist
S755 - 10 Feet Tall and Bulletproof
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Does the term "I've been doing this job for 30 years and have never been hurt" sound familiar? Do you have people in your organization that are "10 Feet Tall and Bullet Proof?" The transition from thinking that nothing can hurt us to learning from our mistakes will be discussed.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Emergency Management / Security
Speaker(s)
Jack Jackson - Zion Safety Consulting / President
S756 - Hazardous Materials and Best Practices for Storm water Site Compliance
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Storm water compliance under the Clean Water Act requires construction sites to manage hazardous chemicals, soils and trash discharges to prevent offsite discharge of polluted storm water. This session demonstrates current best management practices, selection and proper installation of BMPs and employee training requirements, and what regulators currently require for site compliance.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Diane J. Hale - HERServices, Inc. / Director of ESH
Glenn S. Hale - HERServices, Inc / Stormwater Manager
S757 - Ice Cream and Ergonomics: The Wells Story
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Establishing an effective ergonomics process at an ice cream manufacturing plant can be a rocky road (pun intended). Despite business changes, Wells Enterprises reduced its MSD risk by 40% by addressing the exposures to MSD risk factors and reducing them. The presentation will share what has and hasn't worked.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
William Davis - Wells Enterprises / Industrial Engineer
Michael S. Plagge - Wells Enterprises, Inc. / Director of Environment, Health and Safety
S758 - The Value of Work: Protecting Employee Fitness and Productivity
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
An occupational medicine physician will describe beneficial physical and psychosocial aspects of work and how safety professionals can leverage that value. Case studies will be used to illustrate strategies for health risk identification and injury management programs to prevent work-related physical and mental health concerns from becoming costly challenges.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Peter P. Greaney - WorkCare, Inc. / President, CEO and Medical Director
S759 - Thoughts, Feelings and Opinions: Gauging Employees' Perceptions
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Employee perception surveys provide insight as to how employees feel about safety and health within your organization. Learn how to put together your own perception survey! Explore items to include in your survey, tips for promoting survey completion, and how to use survey results to improve your safety management system.
Track(s)
Executive, Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Lori A. Schroth - Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) / Senior Safety and Environmental Professional
Brandon J. Hody - Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) / Safety & Occupational Health Professional
S760 - The Behavioral Safety System: Everything You Must Know About Behavior and Safety
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
All aspects of human behavior to achieve the best safety results will be presented. The presentation will show how to gain the highest individual commitment (Commitment Based Safety) from employees, as well as building a culture of actively caring. Best Practices in Leadership behaviors with examples will be provided.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Bob Veazie - People Powered Leadership / President
S761 - PDAs - Critical Tool for Managing Job Positions and Enhancing Productivity
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session highlights the benefits of documenting the physical state of jobs by building robust PDAs that are used in an organization to enhance productivity through employee placement and retention, while supporting hiring practices, returning employees to work, and applying ergonomics practices. Examples from national organizations will be shared.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Christina Bergman - Aon Global Risk Consulting / Managing Consultant
Jodi Glunz - Aon Global Risk Consulting / Senior Consultant
S762 - Crystalline Silica: Using Science to Simplify the Rules
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This presentation offers attendees an introduction to HazCom 2012 and discussion of OSHA's recently updated Respirable Crystalline Silica rule. Technical methods used for GHS characterization, exemptions which exist, and techniques for the collection and analysis of silica containing aerosols will be reviewed.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Donald Ewert - RJ Lee Group / Occupational Health Services
S763 - HSE Role and Advances in Offshore Corrosion and Integrity Management
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) details with respect to people, the environment and property, are assessed by virtue of good science, robust engineering and careful determination of the impact, for cost, practicality, reputation, and revenue value added.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources
Speaker(s)
Binder Singh - PragmaticaGGS LLC / Principal/CEO
S764 - The Future of OSHA: The Donald Trump Administration
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
The tides of change have come to OSHA since the election of Donald Trump. In recent years, OSHA's regulations have been based on shaming employers who have significant violations. Under the new administration, OSHA must move from an enforcement-based strategy toward compliance assistance.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Sheldon A. Primus - OSHA Compliance Help / CEO
S765 - Practicing Safety Differently: A Small Company's Journey to a New Safety Culture
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Safety Differently/New View/HOP is coming to the forefront of safety culture practices, but how best to implement on a smaller scale: small company, site, or department? Come hear about one company's journey from "blame and shame" to a learning organization. Learn how using Safety Differently practices enhances your safety culture.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Jennifer A. Harris - Pearl Therapeutics / Senior Manager, EH&S
S766 - Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools for Safety Professionals
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session provides participants the foundation to become familiar with Risk Assessment/LSS tools for proposed or existing SH&E programs and projects. Participants will learn to use LSS tools as the framework to develop and improve safety and health management programs. This methodology will be illustrated by detailed case studies.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Professor of Safety Sciences
Monica M. Nevels - University of Central Missouri / Assistant Professor of Safety
S767 - Defining EHS Excellence: Best Practices from Campbell Award Winners
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Learn how fourteen Campbell Award-winning organizations have achieved success in protecting their workers, eliminating health hazards, improving the environment, and conserving energy, all while improving business performance and increasing profitability. This session will have valuable takeaways for any industry and organization, large or small.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Katherine Smith - Campbell Institute - National Safety Council / Program Manager, Campbell Institute
Justin D. Dugas - USG Corporation / Director, Safety and Health
S768 - (H2S) Forum - Presented by the ANSI/ASSE Z390 H2S Training Committee
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This panel discussion will address the major concerns and issues with H2S hazards and exposures in the oil and gas industry. The discussion with the expert panel gives attendees ample opportunity for questions and answers.
Track(s)
Oil Gas / Mining & Mineral Resources, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Charles A. Simpson - EPIC Brokers / Senior Safety Consultant
Dan M. Brinkman - High Plains Safety Training Center / Director & Lead Instructor
Eric L. Rosemann - Eric Rosemann and Associates, LLC / President
S769 - Who's Checking Your PPE Performance? A Look at NIOSH PPE Post-market Activities
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
When you must rely on your personal protective equipment, will it perform as designed? In this session you will learn about NIOSH's role in respirator and non-respirator PPE testing and evaluation.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
James R. Harris - CDC/NIOSH / Team Lead
S770 - Emotional Safety: Lessons From the True Tales of Two Storytelling Safety Pros
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Stats and gore may grab your audience, but they do not enhance student retention of knowledge! Two storytelling safety pros will share how they have leveraged sad stories, happy stories, and downright disgusting stories to maximize student retention of training.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Tim Page-Bottorff - Total Safety Compliance / Principal Consultant
Abby Ferri - The Ferri Group LLC / President
S771 - Interactive Training Class Activities for OSHA Outreach Trainers
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Safety training, including OSHA Outreach Training, can be made more effective if trainees actively participate. In this hands-on session, you will learn why activities make training classes successful. Attendees will take part in several training activities related to OSHA outreach, which they can then use immediately back on the job.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Linda M. Tapp - SafetyFUNdamentals / President
S772 - Using Fleet Safety Programs to Impact Crash Frequency and Severity
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
There is more to successful outcomes for fleet safety programs than compliance with standards and model programs. This presentation will discuss successful use of telematics data to reduce aggressive driving, program documentation useful after a significant crash and establishing expectations for drivers, supervisors and management.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Peter R. VanDyne - Liberty Mutual Insurance / Technical Director
S773 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Basic Safety Management
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Many safety professionals are responsible for managing manpower, materials and financial resources in their organizations in order to optimize them for safety and health. This session will provide an overview of management principles as they apply to the safety, health and environmental professional.
Track(s)
Fundamentals
Speaker(s)
Joel N. Tietjens - T-Jens & T-Jens, Inc. / President
S774 - Key Issue Collaboration Session: Vapor Intrusion Fundamentals
June 6, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Join Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Practice Specialty members in discussing the fundamental concepts of vapor intrusion, safety concerns, health hazards, how vapor intrusion can impact the indoor environment, and best practices for mitigation opportunities.
Track(s)
Key Issue Collaboration Session
Speaker(s)
Nadine M. Ellison Marion - Harris Corporation / EHS Manager
Ann E. Schubert - URS / ESH Manager
