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June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Number Session Level Track 511 Key Safety and Health Documents: Shields or Swords? I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 511 | Key Safety and Health Documents: Shields or Swords?
June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Sponsored by ClickSafety, the Women in Safety Engineering (WISE) Common Interest Group and the Mining Practice Specialty
Description
Are key safety and health documents critical as a shield against citations and penalties from OSHA/MSHA? Or will the agencies use your materials as a sword to secure personal, civil or criminal prosecutions? Learn best practices for document creation and destruction, explore legal privilege, government subpoenas and injunctions, and more!
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Adele L. Abrams
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.
President
512 Effectively Handling An OSHA Inspection Under Enforcement-Driven OSHA E Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 512 | Effectively Handling An OSHA Inspection Under Enforcement-Driven OSHA
June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Sponsored by ClickSafety
Description
OSHA has become much more aggressive about inspections and rule enforcement. This presentation offers attendees an in-depth, practical examination of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and how it and the Secretary of Labor's right to enforce the Act may potentially affect the inspected facility and the company's business objectives.
Track
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Tracy L. Moon, Jr.
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Partner
518 How to Understand and Interpret ANSI Z359.2 to Develop a Fall Protection Program I Technical / Engineering / Standards 518 | How to Understand and Interpret ANSI Z359.2 to Develop a Fall Protection Program
June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Description
This session will provide an understanding of ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program. This standard has been recently updated and new requirements and changes to existing requirements will be reviewed. Attendees will understand the rationale for requirements and how to implement them within their organization.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Kevin B. Denis
Gravitec Systems, Inc.
Special Projects Manager
519 Highlights of the Newly Released ASSE/ANSI Z244.1 Lockout/Tagout Standard I Technical / Engineering / Standards 519 | Highlights of the Newly Released ASSE/ANSI Z244.1 Lockout/Tagout Standard
June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee
Description
This presentation of the highlights of the newly revised ASSE/ANSI Z244.1 Lockout/Tagout Standard is presented by a participating member of that Standard Development Committee and the global expert for the Master Lock Company on the application of lockout/tagout and alternative methods of controlling hazardous energy sources.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Todd C. Grover
The Master Lock Company
Global Senior Manager - Applied Safety Solutions
520 ISO/ANSI/ASSE 45001 Forum - Significant and Future Impact on Safety I Executive, International, Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards 520 | ISO/ANSI/ASSE 45001 Forum - Significant and Future Impact on Safety
June 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
Sponsored by GlenGuard the Standards Development Committee
Description
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing a global occupational health and safety (OH&S) standard intended to provide effective, real-world solutions for worker safety. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) are working together to engage U.S. stakeholders in this effort.
Track
Executive, International, Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Victor Toy
Insyst OH&S
Owner/Principal
Todd R. Hohn
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Senior Director of Safety and Health
Kathy A. Seabrook
Global Solutions, Inc.
President
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June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Number Session Level Track 527 Armoring the Workforce - Advances in PPE Design I Construction / Mining, Technical / Engineering / Standards 527 | Armoring the Workforce - Advances in PPE Design
June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sponsored by the Construction Practice Specialty
Description
Head, eye and struck-by account for a significant percentage of workplace injuries. This presentation will assist safety professionals in using recent ANSI standards and advances in PPE design to customize PPE selection to the specific worksite conditions and identify PPE management best practice to maximize PPE function and worker protection.
Track
Construction / Mining, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Donald J. Garvey
3M Company
Construction Technical Specialist
530 Environmental Regulations - What Safety Professionals Need to Know I Environment / Hazardous Material, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 530 | Environmental Regulations - What Safety Professionals Need to Know
June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sponsored by Grainger and the Environmental Practice Specialty
Description
Management of an environmental program has increasingly become a major focus of safety professionals. Many companies have a separate environmental staff, however as companies streamline their professional support services a trend towards an increase in consolidation of safety and environmental functions has emerged.
Track
Environment / Hazardous Material, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Salvatore Caccavale
Air Liquide Advanced Materials
Global HSES Manager
536 Enforcement of OSHA’s New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards: General Industry/Maritime (29 CFR 1910.1053) and Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153) B, I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 536 | Enforcement of OSHA’s New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards: General Industry/Maritime (29 CFR 1910.1053) and Construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Description
This presentation will provide an update on issues related to the implementation of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica standards, and will describe enforcement policies and procedures to be used by OSHA compliance staff in addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in the workplace. Anticipated changes in enforcement procedures as a result of new requirements, including the new permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 µg/m³ and the action level of (AL) 25 µg/m³, will be addressed. The presentation will offer information on the OSHA inspection process and will provide clarifying guidance for achieving compliance with control methods (i.e., engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection) designated for specific tasks outlined in Table 1 of the Construction standard.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Audrey Profitt
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Office of Health Enforcement
Senior Industrial Hygienist
David O'Connor
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Director Office of Chemical Hazards Nonmetal
543 Fines, Fatalities and the Future of Fall Prevention I Technical / Engineering / Standards 543 | Fines, Fatalities and the Future of Fall Prevention
June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sponsored by Chubb
Description
Three of OSHA's top ten 'serious' violations are related to falls. Every day 2,000 people are injured while using a ladder. Today, one person will die in a ladder-related accident. Reducing ladder-related injuries is top priority for the nation's foremost companies. Learn new fall prevention initiatives that increase safety performance.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
David Francis
Little Giant Ladder Systems
National Safety Director
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June 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Number Session Level Track 560 The Big Event: The OSHA Trial B Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 560 | The Big Event: The OSHA Trial
June 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Description
Employers cited by OSHA rarely contest. Employers are often unaware of what transpires at trial, and practical/legal strategies for preparing for trial. With OSHA fines increasing, employers may be compelled to contest and defend citations. This session offers effective strategies based on real trials.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Matthew T. Deffebach
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Partner
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June 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Number Session Level Track 577 ANSI/ASSE A10 Construction Safety Forum - Significant Standards Pending I Construction / Mining 577 | ANSI/ASSE A10 Construction Safety Forum - Significant Standards Pending
June 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by the Council on Practices and Standards, the Standards Development Committee and the Construction Practice Specialty
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
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Richard King
Black & Veatch
Senior Vice President
Terry W. Krug
EXOSHA, Inc.
President & Senior Scientist
Michael W. Hayslip
NESTI, Inc.
President
Michael A. McCullion
SMACNA
Director of Safety and Health
582 Diacetyl and Other Flavorings - New Health Concerns for Coffee Processors I Industrial Hygiene / Health 582 | Diacetyl and Other Flavorings - New Health Concerns for Coffee Processors
June 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by Chubb
Description
Concerns about Diacetyl and related flavorings has spread to coffee processing. Exposure may result in various health effects including reduced lung function, and in extreme cases fatal lung disease. Exposure may occur during grinding, roasting, flavoring and packing. Learn updated recommendations from NIOSH on exposure assessment, engineering, administrative controls and PPE.
Track
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Sharath F. Smith
3M
Senior Tech Service Specialist
585 Walking & Working Surfaces - New OSHA Final Rule Criteria I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 585 | Walking & Working Surfaces - New OSHA Final Rule Criteria
June 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by ClickSafety
Description
This presentation will focus on the new proposed Walking and Working Surfaces for General Industry to include: Major changes to OSHA CFR1910 Subpart D; Focus on new fall protection requirements and references to ANSIZ359 Fall Protection Code; Case studies and statistics; Affected industry specific hazards; and Mitigation techniques and equipment.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Paul Colangelo
ClickSafety
594 OSHA's Enforcement and Significant Changes in the 2015 NFPA 70E I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards 594 | OSHA's Enforcement and Significant Changes in the 2015 NFPA 70E
June 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by Westex
Description
This session will help facilities understand the latest NFPA 70E changes as well as OSHA's enforcement of these standards. Attendees will gain the necessary knowledge of how to maintain compliancy in the ever changing standards of electrical safety and training.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Doug Tellin
Electrical Safety Specialists, LLC
Owner/Project Manager
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June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Number Session Level Track 604 New ANSI & OSHA Confined Space Safety Standards - Host vs. Contractor Employers I Construction / Mining, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 604 | New ANSI & OSHA Confined Space Safety Standards - Host vs. Contractor Employers
June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Sponsored by Westex the Standards Development Committee
Description
This presentation is designed to give the audience a comparison of the newly revised ANSI Z117.1 R2016 "Safety Requirements for Entering Confined Spaces" with the new OSHA "Confined Spaces in Construction" Rule 1926.1201-1213 by two people conducting role playing at a construction site with one host and one sub-contractor.
Track
Construction / Mining, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Terry W. Krug
EXOSHA, Inc.
President & Senior Scientist
Timothy C. Healey
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co.
Director of Safety
611 The New Silica Standard - Assessing Exposure in the Oilfield A Oil & Gas, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 611 | The New Silica Standard - Assessing Exposure in the Oilfield
June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Description
This presentation will describe strategies for compliance with the new respirable crystalline silica standards in the context of oil & gas operations such as hydraulic fracturing and other typical oilfield activities. Exposure assessment, defining a regulated area, and required elements of a written exposure control plan will be reviewed.
Track
Oil & Gas, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Timothy Hicks
Hicks Health & Safety
President & Managing Director
612 OSHA's New Electronic Recordkeeping: What Will It Mean To Me? I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 612 | OSHA's New Electronic Recordkeeping: What Will It Mean To Me?
June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Sponsored by ClickSafety the Council on Professional Affairs, the ASSE Government Affairs Committee
Description
This presentation will explore the new OSHA electronic recordkeeping standard and why OSHA thinks the standard will improve workplace safety, as well as contrary views and alternate metrics to address this controversial issue.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
C. Gary Lopez
AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services
Director Loss Control Services
620 Establishing an Effective Electrical Safety Program: Requirements & Approaches B Technical / Engineering / Standards 620 | Establishing an Effective Electrical Safety Program: Requirements & Approaches
June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Sponsored by Westex
Description
NFPA 70E electrical safety code provides guidance for electrical safety program establishment/implementation. These programs are intended to reduce arc flash/shock risk to qualified persons. Outlined are practical ideas for developing and implementing programs that are organization/operation specific. Elements from NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) will be presented.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Paul A. Zoubek
Zoubek Consulting, LLC
President
622 Zero Gravity: Safety Solutions for the Communication Tower Workforce I Technical / Engineering / Standards, Training / Education 622 | Zero Gravity: Safety Solutions for the Communication Tower Workforce
June 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
Description
This presentation will focus on educating safety and health professionals on the challenges associated with working at elevation on communication structures, and highlight the abundance of fall protection standards, training pathways, safety resources, technology advancements and engineering initiatives that are enhancing safety and quality for the industry's workforce.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Todd Schlekeway
National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)
Executive Director
Kevin J. Dougherty
Millennia Contracting, Inc./National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)
Owner / Board of Directors
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June 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Number Session Level Track 635 OSHA Compliance: Emerging Issues and Inspection Preparedness B Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 635 | OSHA Compliance: Emerging Issues and Inspection Preparedness
June 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Description
OSHA is gearing up their enforcement efforts through new rules, increased penalties, and rapid response investigations. OSHA has new protocols for their inspections, giving added resources to inspections involving ergonomics, chemicals and workplace violence. This session will prepare you for these changes by highlighting OSHA compliance practices of two organizations.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Brendan K. Moriarty
Chubb
Assistant Vice President
636 OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 1 B, I, A, E Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 636 | OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 1
June 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Description
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies:
Howard B. Eberts
Investigation of an Amputation at a Pallet Manufacturing FacilityAmmonia, the Not-so-Friendly Gas: Hazards of a Refrigerated Commercial Warehouse
Zack VincentSafety on Lockdown – Workplace Violence in a Privately Operated Prison
Patrick F. WhaversTrack
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Zack Vincent
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Safety EngineerPatrick F. Whavers
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Compliance Safety and Health OfficerHoward B. Eberts
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Area Director, Cleveland Area Office
644 CSB Investigation: Williams Geismar Olefins Plant Reboiler Rupture and Fire I Technical / Engineering / Standards 644 | CSB Investigation: Williams Geismar Olefins Plant Reboiler Rupture and Fire
June 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Description
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board presents its findings and analysis of the June 2013 catastrophic reboiler rupture and fire at the Williams Geismar Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana. A series of process safety management program failures contributed to the incident, in which two workers were killed.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Lauren W. Grim
Chemical Safety Board
Investigator
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June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Number Session Level Track 652 Case Studies on OSHA's Federal Excavation Safety Standard A Construction / Mining, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 652 | Case Studies on OSHA's Federal Excavation Safety Standard
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by the Construction Practice Specialty
Description
Though the case study method learn the Federal OSHA Excavation standard.
Track
Construction / Mining, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Michael W. Hayslip
NESTI, Inc.
President
656 New Tools for an Emerging Issue: How ANSI/ASSE Z-10 can Help with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Problems I Environment / Hazardous Material, Industrial Hygiene / Health, Technical / Engineering / Standards 656 | New Tools for an Emerging Issue: How ANSI/ASSE Z-10 can Help with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Problems
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Description
Indoor Air Quality problems are a growing concern for office workers and others. Many of the traditional tools don't seem to fit for IAQ issues as there are few standards, and the hazards are often changing. However, one of our "super powers" the ANSI/ASSE Z-10 OSHMS can help.
Track
Environment / Hazardous Material, Industrial Hygiene / Health, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Peter A. Shelling
Progressive Insurance
EHS Coordinator
659 OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 2 B, I, A, E Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 659 | OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 2
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Description
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies:
John McGrath
Investigation of a Crane Double FatalityUnshackled
Lisa A. GilpinTrack
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
John McGrath, Jr.
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Assistant Area Director
Lisa A. Gilpin
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Assistant Area Director
662 How to Use ISO 45001 to Get H&S Risk Management on Your Main Business Agenda E International, Risk Management / Insurance, Technical / Engineering / Standards 662 | How to Use ISO 45001 to Get H&S Risk Management on Your Main Business Agenda
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sponsored by Grainger and the Risk Management/Insurance Practice Specialty
Description
Learn using real-life case studies how ISO 45001 and its related business excellence models/processes can generate benefits well beyond H&S for many organizations. Receive a plan for the implementation and roll-out of your ISO 45001 driven H&S and business improvement process.
Track
International, Risk Management / Insurance, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
John F. Stevens
RiskGuy
Managing Director
667 Harnessing the Power of Safety Data to Improve Compliance and Performance E Technical / Engineering / Standards 667 | Harnessing the Power of Safety Data to Improve Compliance and Performance
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Description
Better visibility into safety data can help safety professionals substantially improve compliance and performance using data that is readily available within existing systems. Attendees will learn how to capture and contextualize safety data to better understand risk and safety-system usage, reduce downtime, streamline compliance, and even make operations innately safer.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Pat M. Barry
Rockwell Automation
Safety Regional Manager, East
668 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Fall Protection Program I Technical / Engineering / Standards 668 | Simple Strategies to Improve Your Fall Protection Program
June 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Description
Since learning to walk, we have been acutely aware of our relationship with gravity, yet many organizations struggle to impart and address the reality of fall risk. Through this session, participants will learn effective techniques for how to engage and empower employees to improve a fall protection program.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Thomas E. Kramer
LJB Inc.
Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
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June 22, 7:45am - 9:00am
Number Session Level Track 712 Preparing Employees for Interviews by Regulatory Agency Representatives A Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 712 | Preparing Employees for Interviews by Regulatory Agency Representatives
June 22, 7:45am - 9:00am
Description
This session will focus on employees, management and employer rights and responsibilities when involved in interviews with regulatory and government agencies. Such interviews can be very trying and have unintended consequences when mistakes are made. Suggested policies and procedures will be provided for preparing employees for interviews with regulatory agencies.
Track
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Steven P. Pereira
Professional Safety Services
Consultant
713 The New Face of HazCom - SDS & Label Compliance in the Post-GHS Deadline Era I Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 713 | The New Face of HazCom - SDS & Label Compliance in the Post-GHS Deadline Era
June 22, 7:45am - 9:00am
Description
GHS is in full effect for the millions of companies covered by OSHA's HazCom Standard, but what exactly does it mean for SDS and Label compliance? This session clarifies OSHA's expectations, reviews recent regulatory activity surrounding the standard, and provides easy to follow best practices for getting and staying compliant.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Glenn Trout
VelocityEHS
President & CEO
Chuck Haling
VelocityEHS
Vice President of Sales
719 ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection and Restraint Forum I Technical / Engineering / Standards 719 | ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection and Restraint Forum
June 22, 7:45am - 9:00am
Sponsored by the Council on Practices and Standards, the Standards Development Committee and the Engineering Practice Specialty
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 tangible techniques and approaches to move your own fall protection and restraint programs forward.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Kevin B. Denis
Gravitec Systems, Inc.
Special Projects ManagerThomas E. Kramer
LJB Inc.
Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
Randall M. Wingfield
Gravitec Systems, Inc.
President & Z359 Chair
Arnie Galpin
SPANCO Rigid Lifelines
Engineering Manager
720 Process Safety Management Best Practice Safe Work Permit Management System I Technical / Engineering / Standards 720 | Process Safety Management Best Practice Safe Work Permit Management System
June 22, 7:45am - 9:00am
Description
Process Safety Management and other OSHA programs require various safe work permits when safety critical activities are performed, such as confined space, hot work and line break. This session will share safe work permit best practices, and explain the importance and key characteristics of a safe work permit management system.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Jonathan Zimmerman
Kellogg's
EHS ManagerBryan Haywood
Safteng.net
President and Founder
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June 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Number Session Level Track 735 OSHA Safety and Health Program Guidelines B, I, A Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 735 | OSHA Safety and Health Program Guidelines
June 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by Avetta
Description
This presentation discusses OSHA’s fully updated and redesigned version of its Safety and Health Program Guidelines. Compliance with OSHA regulations and standards are not enough to ensure that workers are protected from safety and health hazards. Safety and health programs are a way for responsible business owners to actively manage safety and health in the workplace. Learn the three core elements of all effective safety and health programs. Start your journey to a safer, healthier workplace.
Track
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Andy Levinson
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Deputy Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance
736 ASSE Government Affairs Committee Update Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 736 | ASSE Government Affairs Committee Update
June 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by the ASSE Government Affairs Committee
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
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
C. Gary Lopez
AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services
Director Loss Control Services
Brenda Zylstra
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Manager, Government Affairs & Policy
744 NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work B Technical / Engineering / Standards 744 | NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work
June 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
The NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work simplifies confined space terminology, fills in gaps, and provides supplemental information on how to comply with existing confined space regulations and standards. This presentation will provide an overview of the document, and how it facilitates confined space safety.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Robert Rusczek
Certified Safety & Health
Safety and IH Consultant
Nancy Pearce
NFPA
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
748 The New OSHA Walking/Working Surfaces Rule Panel Discussion I Technical / Engineering / Standards 748 | The New OSHA Walking/Working Surfaces Rule Panel Discussion
June 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Description
Hopefully you've heard the news. OSHA has issued a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D&I). The final rule went into effect January 17, 2017. The final rule includes revised and new information that addresses everything from fixed ladders and fall protection systems to training and design requirements. The supporting materials in the rule reference over a dozen industry standards, from A1264.1-2007 (Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces & Their Access) to Z359.1-2007 (Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems). Learn all about the new rule and get your questions answered in this interactive panel discussion. The panelists will discuss the legal aspects of the new ruling, as well as answer questions regarding specific slip, trip, and fall-related information in the new rule.
Track
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Adele L. Abrams
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.
PresidentThomas E. Kramer
LJB Inc.
Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
William Marletta
Wm. Marletta Safety Consulting
Safety Consultant
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June 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Number Session Level Track 761 Navigating the Changing Currents of OSHA and Employment Law B Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector 761 | Navigating the Changing Currents of OSHA and Employment Law
June 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Description
Two seasoned safety professionals turned attorneys will explain what the whirlwind of OSHA changes and key employment law developments mean under the new Administration. Through the use of polling technology and hypotheticals, participants will be equipped with strategies to spot legal land mines and strategically minimize risk in their organizations.
Track
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Barry S. Spurlock
Eastern Kentucky Univ./Spurlock Law, PLLC
Assistant Professor/Attorney
Todd B. Logsdon
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Partner - Attorney
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June 19, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
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