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501 - From Safety Leader to Business Leader - Bridging the Gap
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
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
502 - Partnering - A Key to Building Trust and Safety Excellence
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Partnering experts share their experience and benefits to their organizations. For them, it is a way of life that reaches all organizations they interact with. Benefits stretch well into the future as residents and workers receive a clean environment with continued employment to maintain the positive Oak Ridge historical legacy.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Ken J. Rueter - UCOR / UCOR President and Project Manager
John A. Mullis - U.S. Department of Energy / Acting Manager, EM 90
503 - Construction Safety Planning - Bidding to Demobilization
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Ben Franklin said, "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." This is especially true in construction. Construction managers and safety professionals must understand the importance of safety planning and the planning elements used to protect workers and ensure timely completion of construction projects.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Richard S. Baldwin - PCL Construction Enterprises / Corporate Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Bob Fitzgerald - PCL Construction Enterprises / Regional Safety Manager, Eastern US
504 - Leading Measures to Prevent MSDs and Drive Ergonomic Improvements
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
A majority of employers continue to use lagging measures to manage ergonomics and MSDs. Through first-hand experience and numerous benchmarking studies, we've identified the best practices for effectively managing both. This session will provide real examples and key learnings from successful organizations and outline measures that support a delineated plan.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Walt Rostykus - Humantech / Principal Ergonomist
Jennie Dustin - Humantech / Senior Consultant
505 - Elements of an Effective Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
When performed correctly, a DHA identifies complex combustible dust hazards and provides techniques to mitigate these hazards. Unfortunately, all DHAs are not created equal and serious hazards are often overlooked. This presentation will discuss the minimum requirements for any DHA, the importance of qualified individuals and common overlooked hazards.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Jason P. Reason - Lewellyn Technology / Senior Vice President / Consultant
506 - Your Physical Job Does Not Make You Physically Fit… Unless You're a NINJA
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Physical Fitness includes balance, agility, flexibility and mobility, and most physical jobs don't inherently create these unless you're a ninja or professional athlete. The physicality of oilfield, construction and others can be a DETRIMENT or a BENEFIT to health and muscle balance, depending on how your workers approach their jobs.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining, Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Lori A. Frederic - Balance Bio-Ninja Safety / Owner
507 - Complacency: The Silent Killer
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
How often is complacency involved in accidental injuries and fatalities - how high a percentage is it? In the majority of injuries, complacency plays a part, often a significant one. Learn what you and your organization can do to efficiently minimize the effects of complacency in your workplace.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Larry Wilson - SafeStart® / CEO and Author
508 - A Real and Present Danger: The Underestimated Impact of Workplace Carcinogens
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
There exists a real and present need to elevate the profile of occupational cancer prevention. This session will review: Underestimation of workplace cancer cases; Elevation of the profile; OEL adequacy; common workplace, consumer product, and environmental exposure and controls; Cancer cluster investigations and case studies.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Connie L. Muncy - AES Corporation / Senior Health and Safety Administrator
509 - Global Framework for Practice - INSHPO OHS Capability Framework
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation will explore and identify some of those key roles, knowledge, skills and strengths that are foundation pieces to the OHS role in any workplace, anywhere in the world. The e-tools that support the Framework and its target audiences - practitioners, professionals, educators, employers and recruiters will be discussed.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, International
Speaker(s)
Eldeen E. Pozniak - INSHPO / President
Terrie S. Norris - INSHPO / President Elect
510 - Short Service Employee Programs
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
As the O&G industry rebounds, many new workers will join the industry without knowledge of the industry, operations, or hazards. To reduce injuries to new workers, companies need a Short Service Employee (SSE) Program. This session will provide information to develop an SSE Program including examples using ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Wayne Vanderhoof - RJR Safety Inc. / Safety Professional/President
511 - Key Safety and Health Documents: Shields or Swords?
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Tracy L. Moon - Fisher & Phillips LLP / Partner
513 - Improving General Industry Qualitative Risk Assessments Using LOPA Concepts
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Layer of Protection Analysis techniques used in the process industries hold promise for improving understanding of controls in general industry. In particular, the concepts of Independent Protection Layer and Probability of Failure on Demand improve our understanding of control strength and reliability, and thereby increase the accuracy of risk assessments.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
John R. Mulhausen - 3M Company / Director, Corporate Safety and Industrial Hygiene
514 - Hazards of Homeless Encampments & Working in Urban Environments
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This groundbreaking session introduces the hazards of working near homeless encampments, and working in urban environments. It provides an eye-opening introduction to the work environments, workplaces (facilities), and worker tasks where homeless encampments, meth labs, and other urban hazards can potentially be encountered by a variety of work forces.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Cynthia E. Braun - Braun Safety Associates, LLC / President, Principal Consultant
515 - Intersection of Wearable Safety Devices, Data Collection and Cyber Policy Risk
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Employers are utilizing wearable technology under the noble cause of improved safety and health, but have we adequately addressed risk; or have we made knowledge of hazards a discoverable fact? As an organization, where can you best utilize wearable technology to enhance, not mask, the "personhood" of your employees.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Rachel Michael - Aon Risk Solutions / Ergonomics Thought Leadership
516 - Human Error: There is NO Root Cause
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Accidents do not occur like falling dominos. Causation is multi-dimensional, nonlinear and difficult to predict. Though human error is often the proximate cause, it should never be the starting point of any investigation. This thought provoking session will explore why, in the end, human error cannot be the root cause.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Richard A. Pollock - CLMI Safety Training / President
517 - Using Exposure-Based Scenarios to Enhance Hazard Recognition and Response
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session outlines a mechanism for developing a much more robust hazard recognition ability into the organization's toolkit. The process uses real-life situations to assist supervisors and their teams in recognizing when exposure is changing and enhancing their response to it as it arises ‒ all while developing collaboration and teamwork.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Jim Spigener - DEKRA Insight / Senior Vice President
518 - How to Understand and Interpret ANSI Z359.2 to Develop a Fall Protection Program
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
522 - Auto Safety and DOT Compliance
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Auto crashes are the leading cause of death at work. Crashes are no longer the cost of doing business; they are a failure of business. This presentation will focus on driver training, how to hold drivers accountable to drive safely, and the impact of the DOT regulations on a business.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Charlie N. Halfen - Chubb ESIS / Transportation Safety Practice Leader
523 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Safety Climate & Safety Culture During Economic Downturns
June 20, 10:45AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
What happens to safety during an economic downturn? How do you help employees focus on safety when their thoughts may be on job security? In this session, participants will look at the challenges and try to come up with solutions. Attendees will share their experiences and best practices while coming up with ways to improve the safety climate during economic downturns.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Daniel E. Osadiaye - Talon Global Services / Safety Trainer
Kevin J. Slates - Indiana University / Clinical Assistant Professor
525 - Responding to Safety Interventions in a Positive Way - Changing Safety Cultures
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
It is critical people respond positively when someone points out an unsafe condition or behavior. Learn how a proper response improves safety performance. In this presentation, discover how to give people the skills they need to encourage those around them to watch out for everyone's safety.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
John W. Drebinger - John Drebinger Presentations / President
526 - Getting the OSH Professional's Voice Heard - Communicating about Acceptable Risk
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation explores the importance of communication when tackling risks in the workplace. It highlights a key role for the OSH practitioner, outlining how they can work with others to get messages about health and safety understood, and the skills they need to cultivate to get their message heard.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, International
Speaker(s)
Graham Parker - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) / President Elect
527 - Armoring the Workforce - Advances in PPE Design
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session 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(s)
Construction / Mining, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Donald J. Garvey - 3M Company / Construction Technical Specialist
528 - Construction SH&E Best Practices: Guidance for Young Professionals
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation reviews the Future Leaders of Construction Safety SH&E Best Practices Project. The definition of best practice, challenges faced when implementing a best practice, effective persuasion strategies, and advice and recommendations for SH&E young professionals will be examined.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Krystal Zwinggi - Zachry Industrial, Inc. / Corporate Occupational Health Manager
Timothy G. Bates - Hensel Phelps / Safety Manager
Andrew Mahoney - PCL Construction / Project HSE Supervisor
Molly C. O'Brien - FDR Safety / Director of Administration
Scott A. Sewing - AECOM / ES&H Specialist
529 - 911, What's Your Emergency? We Have an Active Shooter, HURRY, PLEASE HURRY!
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This session will provide an overview of active shooter situations that have occurred over the past few years, and the step that the Best Buy Company has taken to improve their processes to control these situations should they occur. Create the mindset for your employees, RUN-HIDE-FIGHT® and beyond.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Scott B. Lassila - Aon / Managing Consultant
Missy Bertrand - Best Buy / Safety and Compliance Manager
530 - Environmental Regulations - What Safety Professionals Need to Know
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session 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(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Salvatore Caccavale - Air Liquide Advanced Materials / Global HSES Manager
531 - Lighting Basics for the EHS Professional
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Lighting has many important, often unrecognized, impacts that an EHS professional needs to be aware of. These include, a number of physiological and psychological impacts, environmental light pollution, and energy usage/sustainability. Recent research findings and regulatory initiatives are making a knowledge of lighting basics more important for the EHS professional.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
William J. Mills - Northern Illinois University / Assistant Professor
Kevin B. Martin - Northern Illinois University / Assistant Professor
532 - Identifying Sprinkler System Inadequacy at Your Facility
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This session addresses fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial occupancies. Learn some key points to help identify sprinkler system inadequacy. By looking at the system components and installation, you may be able to identify inadequate protection for a commodity, storage area or special hazard.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Walter S. Beattie - Beattie Fire Protection & Risk Consulting, LLC / President
533 - An Athletic Approach to Heat Illness - Beyond Water, Rest, Shade
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Join an internationally recognized panel of athletes and coaches to learn how you can incorporate sport psychology and an athletic approach to preventing heat illness in your workplace. Gold medal work practices, Olympic policy elements, and elite cooling gear will be presented.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining, Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Stacy Ingraham - Crown College / Professor of Exercise Science
Rod Raymond - Evolve Yoga Spin Studios / Owner, Elite Athlete, Master Trainer
Gabrielle Giersch - Korey Stringer Institute / Representative
Joseph A. Conrad - Xcel Energy / Manager, Safety and Training
534 - Medical Marijuana: Miracle Drug or Safety Nightmare?
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This session will present information on the current use of medical marijuana, and how that use could impair workers across every industry, and negatively impact safety on-the-job. Current workplace drug testing policies, and whether those policies should remain the same or be updated will be discussed.
Track(s)
Executive, Healthcare / Wellness, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Fred H. Kohanna - AllOne Health / V.P. of Occupational Health & Chief Medical Officer
535 - Fatality & Catastrophic Event Prevention
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
In this session we will explore how an advanced safety system was effectively utilized to reduce human sources of risk, and halt a thirty year string of workplace fatalities.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Steve R. Williams - Accelerated Development Systems, Inc. / Insight Development Specialist
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
Session 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(s)
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
537 - Practical Tools for Gender Equal Protection in OSH Programs
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Learn how to provide gender equal protection to your company's workers. This session will cover risk assessments for new and expectant mothers, OELs and exposure group considerations for the pregnant or breastfeeding worker, and provide a model to evaluate these special exposure groups with recommended actions.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Morgan M. Bliss - Central Washington University / Assistant Professor
Jacob Krzystowczyk - The Albemarle Corporation / Corporate Industrial Hygienist
538 - Understanding Low Probability, High Consequence Events
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Whenever there's a catastrophic accident, we all wonder "is my operation vulnerable to this?" This session will discuss what is known about factors that contribute to the occurrence of catastrophes that were considered low probability, and some successful approaches for better assessing and controlling the risk of low probability events.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Debby Shewitz - Shewitz Consulting, LLC / Owner
Carol J. Robinson - Specialty Technical Consultants / Expert Technical Advisor
539 - The Intersection of Risk Management and Fleet Management
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Get an insurance company's perspective on how to apply risk management practices to your fleet management program. Areas to be covered include driver and vehicle selection, vehicle maintenance and replacement, driver training and accident management. A benchmarking tool for evaluating your current program will be presented.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Sheila M. Coppinger - Chubb / Senior Risk Engineer
Jennifer Guerrini - Chubb / Executive Commercial Auto Risk Specialist
540 - What is Best in Class Contractor Management
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Data indicates while employee work hours have doubled in the past 25 years, contractor work hours have more than quintupled. The challenge and opportunity for owners lies in establishing a robust contractor management strategy to mitigate risk from contractorization. This presentation will focus on addressing ten attributes for effective contractor management.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Richard Cerenzio - ISN / Corporate HSE Director
541 - Safe Decision Making in Organizations: New Research and Improvement Strategies
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Are decisions in your organization increasing or decreasing risk? Who makes safety-related decisions? How does bias affect decisions, and what can we do about it? In this presentation, you will hear about new research into safe decision making, and come away with new strategies to improve safety in your organization.
Track(s)
Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Thomas R. Krause - Krause Bell Group / Partner
Kristen J. Bell - Krause Bell Group / Partner
542 - Opening Our Eyes to Fatigue in the Workplace
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Fatigue is a multi-faceted challenge that requires comprehensive strategies to fully mitigate. Successful strategic approaches involve moving past regulatory requirements to have both management and workers share risk management responsibilities. Eye on Fatigue is a unique approach that combines integration of organizational strategies and worker engagement to enhance an organization's ability to successfully mitigate fatigue risks.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Susan L. Sawatzky - In-Scope Solutions / Director
543 - Fines, Fatalities and the Future of Fall Prevention
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
David Francis - Little Giant Ladder Systems / National Safety Director
544 - Case Study Research: Safety Implications of Information Overload in a Hospital
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Errors are a very real part of our work day and unfortunately, they can lead to injuries. Research at a cardiac hospital sought to quantify and compare to accepted norms, the information processing of the hospital's vital-sign monitoring technicians to identify and reduce the risk of cognitive information processing errors.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Joel M. Haight - University of Pittsburgh / Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering
545 - Wild, Wacky and Highly Effective Training v6.0
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
Attendees of this session have learned that safety training can be effective, engaging and FUN! A fast-paced program with numerous demonstrations will show how to incorporate new ideas and techniques into your training. Learn how bananas, rat traps and smashing watermelons can make your training more effective and memorable.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Mark E. Briggs - Safety Management Resources Corp. / Vice President
546 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Hazard Identification and Control
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
This session 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)
David F. Coble - Coble, Taylor & Jones Safety Associates, LLC / President
547 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: The Great Sit/Stand Workstation Debate: Advantages, Disadvantages and Solutions for Implementation
June 20, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Session Description:
You've probably seen them, the contraptions that allow people to sit or stand at their office workstations. Well a current question on the minds of workplace ergonomists is if these popular devices are actually doing any good? In this session, the pros, cons, and best practices of managing sit/stand workstations will be explored. Attendees will discuss current findings and develop a set of best practice guidelines.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Rachel Michael - Aon Risk Solutions / Ergonomics Thought Leadership
Elise S. Condie - /
550 - Delivering Effective Safety Communications in the Boardroom and the Break Room
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This presentation will focus on how to emphasize the importance of safety based on the needs of the audience. Strategies of effective communication will assist participants in improving their communication skills with top management while also engaging line employees to build safety 'buy-in' for measurable success.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Randall C. Butler - Consumers Energy / Construction Safety Director
551 - Executive Animation of EHS&S at L'Oréal
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Successful animation is the right message at the right time in your organization. L'Oréal EHS&S executives will share how they animate various EHS&S data, programs and actions to organizational leaders in an effort to inform and influence desired outcomes and share beauty with all.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Jay R. Harf - L'Oréal Americas / Vice President of EHS&S
Kristin K. Herman - L'Oréal Operations Americas / Director of EHS&S
552 - Enhancing Construction Safety Using Wearable Technology
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Understand the benefits of utilizing wearable technology to enhance your overall construction safety.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
David B. Korman - Skanska / EHS Director
Albert Zulps - Skanska / VDC Director
553 - Improving Safety and Health in Construction by Putting Research into Practice
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will provide an insight into many of the resources developed and made available by CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, to enhance construction worker safety and health. Learn how to use the web-based Construction Solutions and Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT), and learn about other CPWR's research-to-practice resources.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Babak Memarian - CPWR - The Center for Construction Research & Training / Director, Exposure Control Technologies Research
Linda M. Goldenhar - CPWR - The Center for Construction Research & Training / Director, Research and Evaluation
554 - Preparedness - Are You Ready to Deal with a Crisis?
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Can your company respond to one of the latest threats or disasters that you've seen on the news? Is your preparedness plan flexible enough to address future concerns? This session will differentiate between preparedness, emergency response and business continuity, and the essential role of the safety and health professional.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Executive
Speaker(s)
Deborah R. Roy - L. L. Bean / Corporate Director, Health, Safety & Wellness
Sharon D. Kemerer - Baxter Healthcare / Corporate Director, Health & Safety
555 - One-Handed and Asymmetric Lifting Assessment
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Manual material handling (MMH) injuries remain the most prevalent and costly work related musculoskeletal disorder. However, most MMH assessment methods do not account for one-handed or asymmetric lifting. This presentation proposes simple, practical modifications to existing methods as well as new models that incorporate assessment of asymmetric lifts.
Track(s)
Ergonomics, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Richard F. Sesek - Auburn University - Industrial and Systems Engineering Department / Associate Professor
John S. Pentikis - U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine / Ergonomist
556 - Creating a Culture of Health to Optimize Preventative Health and Safety Programs
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Steps, solutions and tools for creating a true rooted culture of health by simultaneously addressing behaviors and the environments in which they take place. All in an effort to effectively establish behavior change, improve employee health, well-being, safety, productivity and engagement as well as reduce injury, absenteeism and associated costs.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Kerre E. Aufsesser - WellAdvantage / Occupational Health & Wellness Manager
557 - BBS: The Good (Ice Cream), The Bad (Green Beans) and The Ugly
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
A highly interactive session involving all attendees! We will look at some key dynamics of why employees in so many companies have become mechanical in performing their BBS process, if they participate at all. BBS, Behavior-Based Safety, is the most commonly used process to obtain improvements in injury reduction.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Bill Sims - The Bill Sims Company / Author
558 - Respiratory Protection Programs - Let the Standard Work for You
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
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
Speaker(s)
Dennis A. Terpin - University of Illinois at Chicago / Senior Industrial Hygienist
559 - International Best Practices of SH&E Incident Reporting & Investigation Techniques
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
As per specific country, legal and company policies incident reporting and investigation is required to learn the lessons as well as to take corrective actions to avoid re-occurrence. This session incorporates a panel presentation on International best practices of SH&E incident reporting and investigation techniques from Europe, Asia and GCC countries.
Track(s)
International, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Ashok Garlapati - Kuwait Oil Company / HSE Consultant (D&T)
Richard T. Cooper - Level 3 Communications, LLC / Senior Manager - Safety Health Environment Quality Assurance
Nirupam Mukherjee - PRAXAIR / Global Safety Engineering Manager
560 - The Big Event: The OSHA Trial
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Matthew T. Deffebach - Haynes and Boone, LLP / Partner
561 - Bowtie Risk Assessment - Tips and Tricks for Success
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Bowtie analysis is a risk assessment methodology for moderately advanced high risk scenarios. Learn how to identify causal relationships of both the controls and the consequences consistent with the hierarchy of controls, and a semi quantitative approach for calculating residual risk.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Paul Esposito - STAR Consultants, Inc. / President
562 - Your Most Costly Workers' Comp Claim? Hint: It's Auto Accidents - Avoid Mod Abuse!
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
The dramatic rise of telecommuting and the remotely based workforce has dramatically altered the insurance landscape for businesses. The fleet safety program now has repercussions well beyond the auto insurance line of coverage. This presentation delves into the often overlooked linkage between automotive crashes and workers' compensation loss costs.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Gerard P. Condello - Nationwide Insurance / Specialist
563 - Setting Frontline Supervisors Up for Success in Safety
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Frontline supervisors are crucial in safety. They are the execution point of safety vision, values, strategies and processes and yet they are often the least experienced leaders. This session will explore seven steps frontline supervisors can take to develop the safety leadership skills they need to increase their effectiveness.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Judy L. Agnew - Aubrey Daniels International / Senior Vice President, Safety Solutions
564 - Strategies for Preventing Fatal & Life Changing Injury Events
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Prevention of fatal and life changing injury events starts with recognizing that all organizations have risk. By understanding what motivates employee decision making, the critical elements of a mature safety climate, and precursors to fatal and life changing injury events, we can implement strategies to reduce the risk for employees.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Frank J. Baker - Eastern Alliance Insurance Group / Regional Manager, Risk Management
Gregory A. Clone - Eastern Alliance Insurance Group / Sr. Risk Management Consultant
565 - Moderating the Use of Discipline to Achieve a Positive Safety Culture
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session will discuss problems with traditional disciplinary techniques and why cookbook approaches to human error can create worker disengagement and harm safety performance. Armed with fresh insights, you'll learn proven strategies for moderating the use of discipline while creating safety leadership and ownership within your managerial ranks.
Track(s)
Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Michael Belcher - DS Services of America, Inc. / Vice President Safety and Risk
Mike McCarroll - ProSafe Solutions / President
566 - Scaling an Occupational Safety Management System for Small and Medium Sized Organizations
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Developing and implementing occupational safety and health management systems is a daunting task for some professionals. Using ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z10-2012 as the foundation along with ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z-690 and ANSI/ASSE Z590.3, this session provides a scalable method to create and implement an effective OSHMS in any sized organization.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Pamela Walaski - GAI Consultants, Inc. / Director, Safety and Health
567 - Green Light! Advancing Understanding of Sustainable Safety Innovation Benefits
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Learn all about "green" opportunities and challenges and expand your professional and personal power to make an impact on safe jobs and products, as well as business profitability and environmental responsibility! Building a stakeholder base of common understanding provides powerful support and innovative collaboration. One person can make a difference!
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Sustainability
Speaker(s)
Louise E. Vallee - Crum and Forster / Technical Services Director
568 - The Lies We Tell Ourselves and Other Challenges to Reducing Fall Risk
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Falls are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, and violations related to fall protection have been at the top of OSHA's list for the past five years. This session addresses reasons that fall injuries and fatalities continue to increase, and what the industry is doing to reverse the trend.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Thomas E. Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
569 - The Power of Robots to Improve Safety, Featuring Drones (UASs) as the Good Guys
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
With the inevitable onslaught of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs or drones) into our airspace, EHS professionals (more than any other profession) are needed as informed advocates, so that the risks of using this technology can be effectively mitigated, and the benefits can be maximized.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Linda G. Rhodes - ComEd / Manager, Projects
570 - Humor in Safety: From Blah Blah Blah to Ha Ha Aha
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Have your safety presentations become boring? Spruce them up with a little humor! Attendees will learn how to engage employees through personal anecdotes, humorous video clips, storytelling and more. We all know that safety is a serious topic, but this session will show you how to make safety training interesting and fun!
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Tim Page-Bottorff - SafeStart® / Senior Safety Consultant
571 - My Car Does WHAT? Engineering Controls for Common Vehicle Crash Types
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Did you know that your car, light truck or tractor trailer can be equipped to perform threat analyses and take action on impending crashes faster than you can react? Learn what options exist to stop or mitigate collisions that your fleet could be specifying on its next fleet order.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards, Transportation
Speaker(s)
Waleed O. Wadi - Nationwide Insurance / Technical Director of Loss Control Services
572 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Dropped Object Incident Prevention Techniques in the Oil and Gas Industry
June 20, 3:15PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Oil industry injury statistics indicate that dropped objects on oil & gas drilling and production sites are the major cause of High Potential (HIPO) incidents that result in serious injury or fatality. Trends indicate that these types of incidents are actually increasing. Practices and procedures the industry uses to prevent dropped object related incidents will be discussed. This session will explore and document the various methods and tools used to combat this growing problem.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Jeffrey Bowen Gosney - Paragon Offshore / Global Director Process Safety and HSE Audits
Edward H. Grosse - Shell Oil Company / Safety Specialist
575 - Key Ingredients: What Makes a Safety Strategy Effective
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Many companies have goals, programs and well-defined tactics, but only the best have an effective safety strategy that focuses on both injury-prevention and culture. Learn the necessary key ingredients, see examples from other companies, and explore what steps to take to create a 3-5 year strategic roadmap for your organization.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Shawn M. Galloway - ProAct Safety, Inc. / President and COO
576 - Using Data to Drive Positive Change in a Best-in-Class Fleet Safety Program
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
A fleet-vehicle crash can result in significant injury, liability, repair costs, and lost productivity. In this session, learn how a best-in-class fleet safety program partnered with researchers and its fleet service providers to analyze its crash data, leading to positive changes in its vehicle safety and training programs.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Stephanie G. Pratt - NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety / Director
Joseph J. Pattison - Johnson & Johnson / Manager, Fleet Safety, The Americas
Tony Vinciguerra - Element/Center for Transportation Safety / Vice President & General Manager
577 - ANSI/ASSE A10 Construction Safety Forum - Significant Standards Pending
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
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 / 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
578 - Fires, Floods and Disasters: Protecting Employees Involved in Investigations
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Investigators involved with onsite evaluations at fires, floods and disasters often times put themselves in harms way from obvious and not so obvious hazards. This presentation will identify common hazards and associated precautionary responses for those involved with site investigations after fires, floods and disasters.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Jeffery C. Camplin - Camplin Environmental Services, Inc. / President
579 - Exoskeleton Technology - Making Workers Safer and More Productive
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Participants will learn what exoskeleton technology is, and what types are available and in use in various industries. A real life study and its results will show attendees how to properly assess and add exoskeleton technology to their list of personal protective equipment. This session will provide insight into the advancements of this technology and its potential limitations.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Terry Butler - Lean Steps Consulting Inc. / President
Daniel Wisner - John Deere / Ergonomics Engineer
580 - A Healthy Workforce: How Workers' Comp and Wellness Programs Go Together
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The new era in healthcare insists that employers be actively engaged in the health of their workforce. This session will show you from hire to retire - changing the way industry leaders manage their work environment, hiring processes, and wellness to effectively manage their most valuable asset, their people.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Matthew J. Condon - Bardavon Health Innovations / CEO/President
581 - The Human Side to Change: Make Safety Protocols "Inevitable & Resistance Futile"
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Even when safety protocols are "just what the doctor ordered," they are ineffective if employees don't adopt them. Research shows most organizations' change management systems obtain lack-luster improvements of 10 to 20 percent. In this session, leaders will learn an innovative model with powerful strategies to drive rapid, sustainable change.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
David Maxfield - VitalSmarts / Vice President of Research
582 - Diacetyl and Other Flavorings - New Health Concerns for Coffee Processors
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Sharath F. Smith - 3M / Senior Tech Service Specialist
583 - 2017 Global Briefing
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Globally fluent Safety/Health professionals seeking to understand the business environment in which they operate anticipate change and adaptive challenges, are early adopters, and create OH&S value. Here's what's trending: business OH&S connectivity, sustainability performance, non-financial reporting, human capital, OHS metrics, OH&S materiality, GRI's OHS Working group and ISO 45001.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive, International
Speaker(s)
Kathy A. Seabrook - Global Solutions, Inc. / President
584 - Addressing Worker Fatigue Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Worker fatigue is a critical occupational risk in oil and gas operations. This presentation will identify fatigue-related sources and consequences in onshore/offshore oil and gas operations, review assessment techniques, and discuss potential fatigue mitigation strategies that can be designed and sustained.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Ranjana K. Mehta - Texas A&M University / Assistant Professor
585 - Walking & Working Surfaces - New OSHA Final Rule Criteria
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Paul Colangelo - ClickSafety /
586 - And the Survey Says…
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Results of the round table discussions, surveys, and in-person interviews with national and local chapter ASSE members regarding the value/benefits and shortcomings of OSHA's Top 10 list; and potential alternative lists will be shared. Find out what your safety professional peers value.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
John M. Eliszewski - W. W. Grainger, Inc. / Technical Safety Specialist
Sally J. Smart - W. W. Grainger, Inc. / Technical Safety Specialist
587 - Beyond the Matrix, Preventing Incidents with a Risk Assessment Process
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This session will focus on deploying a risk assessment process to reduce risk and effectively minimize incidents. OHS professionals need to move from conducting hazard identification and implementing corrective action to assessing risks. The next step is effectively deploying these documents into an integrated process to align with business processes.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Francis P. Sehn - Willis / Vice President - Risk Control and Claims Advocacy
588 - Does Your RTW/Injury Management Process Need Tweaks? An Injured Employee's View
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Follow an injured worker's story through healing and return to work. See how your well-intended efforts to "manage" the claim and control costs can be derailed. Strategies for tweaking your process to improve employee perception, and execution of the injury management and return to work process will be shared.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Angela D. Banerjee - Acuity Insurance / Director - Loss Control
589 - Negligent Entrustment… What You Don't Know Can Drive You Out of Business!
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation will explore the liability and personnel loss exposures that employers face when employees get behind the wheel. If you want to fully appreciate the magnitude of your company's risk, attend this presentation and you will learn risk control strategies to protect your people and your balance sheet.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Timothy J. Batz - IMA, Inc. / Vice President, Risk Control Manager
Rick C. Zellen - Zurich Services Corporation / Senior Risk Engineer
590 - Safety Differently - A New View of Safety Excellence
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Tired of seeing your safety programs stagnate? This session will provide a new perspective on safety excellence based on Safety Differently. This is not a silver bullet or another flavor of the month. Safety Differently aligns with the goals of the organization providing new solutions to old safety problems.
Track(s)
Executive, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Ron Gantt - SCM / Vice President
591 - Peace, Love, Safety: When Compliance Driven Safety Isn't Working
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Running your safety program from a place of fear and defense rarely keeps anyone safer and never makes our jobs any easier. Attend this exciting, fun, interactive program to learn how to drive safety with a human touch, not a compliance stick!
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Regina McMichael - The Learning Factory, Inc. / President
592 - Harnessing the Power of Appreciative Inquiry to Achieve Transformational Results
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) evolved many years ago as a positive approach to guide change in organizations. In contrast to "deficit-based" thinking, AI is based on the assumption that inquiry and dialogue about strengths, successes, hopes and dreams can be a transformational process that results in huge shifts in thinking and culture.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Chris Ross - The Engagement Effect / President/CEO
593 - PtD Business Case: Reducing Cr VI Exposure in a Tailpipe Assembly Facility
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Implementing new engineering controls reduced the risk of Hexavalent Chromium exposure to welders in an exhaust tailpipe and muffler assembly facility. Visual observations and sampling results at hand welding stations indicated that most welding fumes are not captured. Various alternatives were identified and implemented according to PtD hierarchy of controls.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Georgi Popov - University of Central Missouri / Associate Professor
Elyce Biddle - West Virginia University / Associate Professor
594 - OSHA's Enforcement and Significant Changes in the 2015 NFPA 70E
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Doug Tellin - Electrical Safety Specialists, LLC / Owner/Project Manager
595 - Bag of Tricks - Presentation Design 1
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Why are so many presentations a test of one's ability to stay awake? Throw out everything you know or thought you knew about training presentations. Presentations today need to be a blend of plot, story, color, images and flow - learn how in this session.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Don Weatherbee - DuPont / EHS Manager
596 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Fire Protection
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
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)
Stephen J. Musur - Chubb / Consultant
597 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Going Paperless with Safety
June 20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
All too often safety professionals are left with mounds of paper permits, audits, and procedures that are hard to collect, organize and measure. With readily available mobile tools, it doesn't have to be that way! Tools and best practices that you're already using to better manage safety more effectively using technology will be shared, and a paper developed that can be shared with the wider OSH community.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Blake Jones - Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC / Safety Manager
Emily M. Becker - LMI Aerospace / EHS Engineer
601 - Show Me the Money: Demonstrating the ROI in People, Projects, and Programs
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
"Show me the money" is the mantra of the day for senior executives investing in programs and projects that drive business improvement. This session will describe a proven methodology that will help program owners demonstrate a credible ROI for programs intended to support a safe and healthy work environment.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Patti Phillips - ROI Institute, Inc. / President and CEO
602 - Essential Leadership Competencies for HSE Professionals
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
No one knows if leaders are born or made, but leadership is a requirement. This session provides attendees with an expanded view of leadership, and the capability to implement its 4 key forms to assist them further and better in executing their roles more holistically and consistently.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Julius E. Rhodes - mpr group / Founder and Principal
603 - Screening and Selecting Safe Contractors and Subcontractors
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation will identify the key elements of a contractor/subcontractor screening and selection process and explain optimal methods to inform firms of HSE requirements during the bidding and on-boarding/mobilization phase. Attendees will receive the procedures, checklists, screening documents and contractual exhibits that are effectively employed by a large general contractor.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Mary L. Browne - Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. / District HSE Manager
Nathan W. Lutz - Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. / HSE Supervisor
604 - New ANSI & OSHA Confined Space Safety Standards - Host vs. Contractor Employers
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
605 - The Exciting New ISO14001: 2015 EMS Standard & Successful Registration Case Study
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This presentation on the new ISO 14001:2015 Standard will provide an overview of the newly organized standard's focus and concepts, simple approach and registration benefits. The presentation will also include an ISO 14001 case study highlighting best practices presented by American Packaging Corporation, who recently received ISO 14001:2015 registration.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Heather L. Ingraham - Enablon / Sr. Product Manager
Dylan D. Gaudineer - American Packaging Corporation, Flexographic Center of Excellence / Safety Manager
606 - Common Warehouse Hazards and Protection - Preplanning to Prevent a Disaster
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
This session will educate safety professionals on common warehouse fire hazards and protection. The session will discuss the commonly encountered hazards that arise within warehouses that may occur over the course of operations without being identified as a potential fire protection concern.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Erik G. Olsen - Chubb / Executive Property Specialist
Samuel J. Iannucci - Chubb / Property Executive Field Specialist
607 - Healthcare System's Implementation of a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
A case study of a non profit healthcare system's development and implementation of a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program (SPHM). This session will provide an overview of this eight hospital system in 20 cities and the safety system developed over a 5 year plan showing financial impact and the outcomes achieved.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Lori A. Severson - Lockton Companies / Vice President, Senior Loss Control Consultant
Denise Loucks - St. Luke's Health System / Manager EHS
608 - The Psychology of Homeostasis - Why Smart Technology Makes Us Dumb and Dumber
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Reducing the risk of workers with automation, smart technology and more protection may have the opposite effect - workers could be more at risk! The psychology of technology is largely unknown and unpredictable and this session will outline key considerations for the safety profession.
Track(s)
Executive, Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Corrie J. Pitzer - SAFEmap Technologies / CEO
609 - Assessing Physical and Mental Fitness for Work
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Fitness-for-work evaluations help reduce risks and costs associated with workers who are not physically or mentally able to safely perform essential job functions. An occupational medicine physician will explain the evaluation process; examiner requirements; contributors to impairment (e.g., chronic conditions, pain remedies); key exam components; applicable policies and laws.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Peter P. Greaney - WorkCare, Inc. / President, CEO and Medical Director
611 - The New Silica Standard - Assessing Exposure in the Oilfield
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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?
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
C. Gary Lopez - AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services / Director Loss Control Services
613 - Fatality Prevention Auditing: Effective Design and Deployment
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Fatality Prevention Audit development, field assessment techniques and the process of uncovering organizational fatality risk causes will be covered. If your organization has a fatality risk blind spot or doesn't have the capacity to effectively evaluate and communicate the ongoing health of fatality controls, then this session is for you.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Peter T. Susca - OpX Safety / Principal
614 - OSHA, Don't Tell Me What To Do
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Employers shouldn't solely concentrate on satisfying the interminable list of OSHA regulations. Instead, management should combine the morale decision to safeguard workers with risk management tools. Employers should successfully and proactively mitigate hazards and exposures, and create their own solutions for worker safety, which can result in de facto compliance.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Jeremy Bethancourt - Augspurger Komm Engineering / Safety Engineer
Mark Cannon - Augsperger Komm Engineering / Mechanical Engineer
615 - The Lone Worker is Changing, Are You?
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Tired of PowerPoint? Expand your mind on the changing definition of Lone Workers through the utilization of innovative presentation technology. This session breaks the barriers of the traditional definition of Lone Workers and provides you with tools on how to conduct a hazard assessment in your workplace.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Nicole J. Holm - IMA, Inc. / Risk Control Specialist
Nicole A. Coughlin - IMA, Inc. / Risk Control Specialist
616 - Identifying Cultural Hazards: 4 Clues Your Organization Is Out of Balance
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Traditional health and safety risk assessments are focused on hazard identification, but what if the hazards are not physical or chemical? What if they are cultural? How can you identify cultural hazards that have a profound affect on safety, productivity and quality?
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Rodney E. Grieve - BRANTA Worldwide, Inc. / Facilitator
617 - Being Awake is Not Enough: Why You Need a Fatigue Risk Management System
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Safety professionals regularly deal with the consequences of fatigue-related incidents without even knowing it. Until we fundamentally change the way we record incidents, perform investigations, conduct audits and collect worker input, we are not managing this hidden hazard. Learn how a Fatigue Risk Management System can drive change from within.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Mike Harnett - SIX Safety Systems / VP Human Factors
618 - Leadership for Today's Problems
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
An organization's competitive advantage is in the skills and intellectual capital of their workforce. A key issue organizations face today is keeping their employees safe 24/7, since the majority of injuries/fatalities occur outside the workplace. Attendees will learn how to teach employees advanced safety skills to drastically reduce injuries 24/7.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Don Wilson - SafeStart® / Vice President
619 - Understanding the Proper Fall Protection Methods for Aerial Lifts
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Many workers are using inadequate fall protection when working in an aerial lift. Attendees will learn the proper methods of fall protection in an aerial lift, and be able to instruct their co-workers on how to obtain the right protection when doing this type of work.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Terry P. Keenan - McC Inc. / Corporate Safety Director
620 - Establishing an Effective Electrical Safety Program: Requirements & Approaches
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Paul A. Zoubek - Zoubek Consulting, LLC / President
621 - Strategic Training Design - With a Magic Wand, a Bar Napkin and Speed Dating
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Does your training achieve the results you want? This session will introduce innovative instructional design techniques that can help build training that employees enjoy as well as benefit from. Evaluation of training effectiveness is what management expects, and a process to measure training impact will be outlined for participants.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Sharon D. Kemerer - Baxter Healthcare / Corporate Director, Health & Safety
Kery S. Mortenson - Baxter Healthcare / Senior Manager, Training Effectiveness
622 - Zero Gravity: Safety Solutions for the Communication Tower Workforce
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session 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(s)
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
623 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Lessons Learned: Tips Related to Proposal Writing, Invoicing and Other "Necessary Evils"
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
You're a consultant (or maybe thinking about taking the plunge). You love working with your clients, but how do you handle the other aspects of the job like business plan development, invoicing, paying the bills, and other "necessary evils"? Attendees will share lessons learned from all types of consulting work and come up with best practices that can be shared with others in the field.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Abby Ferri - The Ferri Group LLC / CEO/Chief Consultant
Gregory G. Zigulis - Sixthsense Safety Solutions / President
624 - Actively Caring for People’s Safety: How to Cultivate a Brother/Sister Keeper’s Work Culture
June 21, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Session Description:
Evidence-based guidelines for improving the quality and increasing the frequency of safety-related behavior will be described and illustrated as relevant for preventing injuries and benefiting overall human welfare.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
E. Scott Geller - Safety Performance Solutions / Virginia Tech / Senior Partner / Alumni Distinguished Professor
625 - The Tony Crow Story - SAFETY-24/7 at Work, Home & Play - It's Not Just About Me
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Tony Crow worked for Texas Utilities at a coal-fired power plant for 26 years. On February 15, 2003, he was totally blinded for life. He shares the importance of communication, wearing the proper PPE, and speaking up when others are involved in non-safe actions, because ACCIDENTS CHANGE LIVES FOREVER.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Tony Crow - INJAM / President
626 - Positive Influence - The Key to Effective Leadership
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Effective leadership cannot occur without influence, because influence is how effective leaders lead. Leaders have a daunting task with ways to energize and focus people that help fulfill dreams and give them a sense of purpose when the work is complete. Leaders accomplish this through influence, not authority.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Eddie Greer - Eddie Greer & Associates / President/CEO
627 - CDOT ROCIP Heavy Civil Construction Insurance - Meeting the Challenges
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Building American highway infrastructure safely for workers and travelling public is always a challenging and inherently risky activity. CDOT's 8 projects were in extreme conditions of mountain and urban highways, utilities, high volume truck, local, and tourist traffic. The keys to safety success were early owner/contractor engagement, contracts, and routine oversight/assistance.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Mark F. Semonisck - Colorado Department of Transportation / Deputy Risk Manager, Loss Control Supervisor
Douglas A. Martin - Liberty Mutual Insurance / Technical Consultant
Julie Mileham - Colorado DOT / Risk/Insurance Program Manager
628 - Preparing and Practicing for a Successful Failure Using NFPA 1600
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Emergency planning is a systematic process that incorporates practice to ensure success. Preparation using NFPA 1600 will take an all hazards PDCA approach using readily available tools. An opportunity to practice emergency planning will be a facilitated using a tabletop exercise to allow the audience to practice the PDCA steps.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Gabriel F. Miehl - GE Transportation- Erie / Safety Programs Manager
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University / Assistant Administrator Safety & Plant Op Environmental Health Advisor
Edward Zimmermann - Texas A&M Forest Service / Assistant Chief - South Central Branch at Texas A&M Forest Service
629 - Strategies to Address Environmental Issues During Repurposing and Redevelopment
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Repurposing or redevelopment of aging infrastructure requires Environmental Health and Safety Managers to change their focus from operations and associated support activities. This presentation will provide a strategy for environmental management during repurposing and redevelopment. This strategy will be supported with examples from case studies and personal experience.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Maureen T. Hoke - OBG / Vice President
630 - A Multifactoral Approach for Reducing Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Businesses hire employees, which are professional athletes in their own right. Because of the complexity of MSDs, using a multifactorial approach utilizing preventative sports medicine techniques is the next wave to reduce and manage worker soft tissue disorders.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Lori Peacock - Physical Performance Solutions / President
631 - Workforce Health Status and Risk: An Emerging Issue in OHS Risk Assessment
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
The declining health status of today's workforce has decreased the predictive value of risk assessment practices. This session will expand the Safety Professional's knowledge base of clinical aspects of common diseases and impact on risk, approaches to detect health issues and proactive strategies to address risk.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness
Speaker(s)
Jeanne P. Sherwood - WellAdvantage / President & Founder
E. Andrew Kapp - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. / Research Manager, Workplace Health & Safety
Bonnie K. Monroe - WellAdvantage / CEO
632 - Safety Beyond PPE
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Workplace safety has true meaning to Kina after losing her arm in an industrial accident. In this session you will find more then just a safety advocate, you will find a person and story that will touch your life and change you forever.
Track(s)
Executive, Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kina M. Repp - Master Lock / Safety Advocate
633 - Noise and Vibration Measurement with Smartphone Applications
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Mobile application devices have a plethora of applications that can be extremely useful to the safety and health professional in measuring the broad range of vibration in the workplace. Attendees will learn about smartphone capabilities, application selection, and strategies to obtain reliable measurement results.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Helmut W. Paschold - Indiana University of Pennsylvania / Assistant Professor
634 - Risk Perception to Prevention - Safety Excellence Journey at Construction Sites
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session based on a case study will describe the facets of risk perception, its role in risk mitigation and demonstrate effectiveness of awareness programs as well as other initiatives in optimizing risk perception for incident prevention.
Krishna Nirmalya Sen
Track(s)
International
Speaker(s)
Preety Gupta - Fluor Daniel India Lvt Ltd / HSE Analyst
635 - OSHA Compliance: Emerging Issues and Inspection Preparedness
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session 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(s)
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
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies:
Investigation of an Amputation at a Pallet Manufacturing Facility
Howard B. EbertsAmmonia, 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Zack Vincent - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Safety Engineer
Patrick F. Whavers - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Compliance Safety and Health Officer
Howard B. Eberts - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Area Director, Cleveland Area Office
637 - Rethinking Risk Assessment: Adding the 3rd Dimension
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Using risk assessment matrices is nothing new for the safety professional. However, the traditional tool is missing the 3rd dimension. Through examination of these concepts, and the application of this knowledge to existing processes, risk assessments can become an even more effective tool in improving safety.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Gary Higbee - Higbee & Associates / President
638 - Revolutionizing Risk Assessments - Oh My, Oh My, Bowties!
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
A Bowtie is a comprehensive tool utilized occasionally to assess risk. It can be perceived as complicated, confusing, difficult and even intimidating. This presentation will discuss how the Bowtie 'methodology' can be applied in a practical way that will 'revolutionize' how risk is recognized and addressed, and provide user-friendly resources.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Tabitha A. Laser - CH2M / H&S Business Solutions Leader
639 - Loss Control Business Leader Forum
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
This session organized by the Risk Management and Insurance Practice Specialty will address the major opportunities and issues in the risk management and insurance arena. The discussion with the expert panel gives attendees ample opportunity for questions and answers.
Track(s)
Executive, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
James L. Newberry - Island Insurance Company, LLC / AVP & Risk Control Manager
Keith D. Marks - Chubb / Executive Vice President, Risk Engineering Services
Deborah E. Weigand - Aon Global Risk Consulting / Managing Director
Jeffrey A. Johnston - Bickmore Risk Services / Director, Risk Control
Christine M. Sullivan - Lockton Companies / Senior Vice President, Risk Control Services Manager
640 - Developing a Communication Strategy to Support a Journey to Zero
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
A safety improvement journey requires a strategy that leverages multiple written and active messaging opportunities to inform, involve and inspire. Through words and deeds leaders must set a credible "tone from the top," managers must ensure accountability for safety activities, and front-line supervisors must champion a culture of zero-incident performance.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Justin Ganschow - Caterpillar Inc. / Senior Safety Consultant
Donald G. Rosenbarger - Delta Companies, Inc. / Vice President of Operations
641 - Coca-Cola Operational Excellence; A Safety Diagnostic Event
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
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)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Steven Jablon - Coca-Cola / EHS Manager
Brandon Wiseman - Swire Coca-Cola / Corporate Safety Specialist
642 - The Front Lines of Safety Culture Management: Dynamic Learning for Supervisors
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
For an organization to have sustained improvement in operational and safety performance, it must recognize the power of culture and implement strategies to shape it. This presentation will discuss safety culture and demonstrate how dynamic learning has been successfully used to equip supervisors with the skills to help manage it.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Charles C. Patton - UT-Battelle / Senior Technical Advisor, ES&H
643 - Prevention Through Design Goes Virtual: A Case Study
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Using a case study, this session illustrates how Prevention through Design - applied using a virtual risk assessment through a BIM model - can reduce risk. The presenters will focus on lessons learned using a BIM model, the importance of team collaboration, and the critical nature of construction monitoring.
Track(s)
Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Marjory E. Anderson - Office of The Architect of The Capitol / Safety Engineer
Kevin E. Wilcox - LJB Inc. / Principal, Project Manager
644 - CSB Investigation: Williams Geismar Olefins Plant Reboiler Rupture and Fire
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Lauren W. Grim - Chemical Safety Board / Investigator
645 - Team-Based Safety Training Activities
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
Learn how to incorporate interactive training activities into your training classes in this hands-on session. Training activities which incorporate teamwork are especially effective. You will learn why providing opportunities for teamwork is important, plus have the opportunity to try out several team-based training activities yourself.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Linda M. Tapp - SafetyFUNdamentals / President
646 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Workplace Health
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
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. / Consultant
647 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Management of Fatigued Driving
June 21, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Session Description:
What actions has your company taken to manage fatigued driving? Do you have a written plan, training, top management support, review of dispatch to reduce fatigue, sleep apnea detection, or review of fatigue exposures post-accident? Participants will share best practices and learn how others are addressing this issue.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Remi P. Fleuette - HP Hood LLC / Director EHS
Tracy O. Linhart - Breakthru Beverage Florida / Director of Safety
650 - Leading the Leaders
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This session will facilitate a discussion as to current characteristics of the organization's current leadership team, and explore tools and methodologies as to how this team may utilize and apply their skills to the safety element of their management system.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Skipper Kendrick - Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC / President
651 - Persuasion Power, How to Get It, Use It and Keep It
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Power is a discussion of how to get things done through others, achieve business results, and rise to leadership positions. It is common to believe that good work and dedication are the main drivers in the success of a professional career, they are not.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Michael E. Rega - Ecliptic Consulting Group / Managing Partner
652 - Case Studies on OSHA's Federal Excavation Safety Standard
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Though the case study method learn the Federal OSHA Excavation standard.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Michael W. Hayslip - NESTI, Inc. / President
653 - Opportunities and Challenges when Working with a Latino Workforce
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This session will review NIOSH studies and BLS data that reveal statistical disparities in injury and illness trends when working with a Latino workforce. Attendees can expect to learn effective techniques that help improve overall OH&S management systems.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Jerry E. Rivera - Washington, DC NECA / Director of Safety
Jorge Otalora - Hoar Construction / Division Safety Director
654 - Accommodating the Plus Sized Office Employee
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Professionals are frequently called upon for input regarding design or modification for the Plus Sized Employee's (PSE) office workstation. In this presentation we will focus on understanding the challenges facing the PSE, the opportunities for improvement of their office workstations, and appropriate ways to engage and discuss this sensitive subject.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Ronald W. Porter - The Back School / Director
655 - Flash Fires & Explosions Caused by Electrostatic Discharges - Prevention/Control
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation will discuss the conditions under which electrostatic charges can generate, accumulate and cause incendive discharges during liquid and powder processing/handling operations.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Vahid Ebadat - DEKRA Insight / Chief Technical Officer - Process Safety
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
Session 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(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material, Industrial Hygiene / Health, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Peter A. Shelling - Progressive Insurance / EHS Coordinator
657 - Employee Engagement and Safety in the Middle East - Overcoming Cultural Barriers
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This presentation will discuss the reality of current working conditions in the Middle East; the pressure for development in response to the upcoming World Cup and its effect on safety; and how we are overcoming the barriers to achieving an injury free workplace.
Track(s)
Executive, International
Speaker(s)
Nicole L. Ivers - AECOM Middle East Ltd. / Director
658 - Have We Really Learned from Major Accidents?
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Explore the current process safety challenges and ingrained causes of repeat accidents over the last 40 plus years. The most predominant safety improvements will be reviewed. Attendees will learn the approaches to identify the gaps, and how to prevent recurring accidents by applying a hierarchy of control and managing the safeguards.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Rajender Dahiya - American General Insurance (AIG) / Senior Technical Services Manager - Loss Prevention
659 - OSHA - Saving Lives One Case at a Time Part 2
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Representatives from OSHA field offices will share the results of these case studies:
Investigation of a Crane Double Fatality
John McGrathUnshackled
Lisa A. GilpinTrack(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
John McGrath - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Assistant Area Director
Lisa A. Gilpin - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA / Assistant Area Director
660 - Machine Risk Assessment and Reduction, An Ongoing Journey
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Many industrial corporations have extensive inventories of machinery, some built decades ago and presenting hazardous exposures. Machine hazards can be identified proactively before an accident occurs. In this presentation the process of establishing an effective machine risk reduction program will be discussed, and specific essential program elements are identified and described.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Paul J. Prince - ESIS / Senior Loss Control Consultant
661 - Pedestrian Slip Safety: A Guide for Busy Professionals
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Many professionals express confusion as to the 'when, why, and how' of pedestrian slip safety. Providing a snapshot guide to key elements - including differentiating testing modes, mitigating liability and contractor management - this presentation leaves busy professionals with clear and workable knowledge of pedestrian slip safety risk management options.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Rebecca A. Findlay-Debeck - Slip Assessment Services / Managing Director
662 - How to Use ISO 45001 to Get H&S Risk Management on Your Main Business Agenda
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
International, Risk Management / Insurance, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
John F. Stevens - RiskGuy / Managing Director
663 - Case Study: Driving Safety Culture with a Proven Near Miss/Safety Concern Program
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
There are many key factors to driving a culture of safety in any organization. Learn how the City of Fort Collins, Colorado dramatically improved their safety performance by implementing a near miss/safety concern program. There are plenty of takeaway ideas for everyone at this session.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kelly A. Bernish - City of Fort Collins / Director, Safety Security & Risk Management
Rachel Bunn - City of Fort Collins / Safety Coordinator
664 - 5-Why: How This Simple Tool is Confused, Misapplied and Highly Underutilized
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
5-Why is an important baseline that can improve the way management and front line personnel communicate. Most groups misunderstand how 5-Why is applied. Don't overlook the benefits of this simple and highly underutilized tool to improve the way you prevent problems and reduce risk.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Mark Galley - ThinkReliability / President
665 - Leveraging Generational Differences to Enhance Workplace Safety
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Based on mainstream generational stereotypes, Baby Boomers and Millennials shouldn't be able to coexist in a workplace, let alone excel in it. This presentation, from the perspective of a "Boomer" and a "Millennial," will demonstrate how generational differences can actually be leveraged to advance the workplace and enhance employee safety.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Robert Jameson - Central Mine Services, Inc. / Vice President
Scott Ratliff - Central Mine Services, Inc. / Senior Engineer
666 - Optimizing Safety through Leading Indicators
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
While much of safety performance is judged by lagging indicators, most SH&E professionals would agree that relying primarily on lagging metrics is not the best way to manage and lead. To achieve long-term success, emphasizing leading indicators and keeping a watchful eye on lagging results is a proven best practice.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
David C. Uhl - ADI / Senior Vice President
667 - Harnessing the Power of Safety Data to Improve Compliance and Performance
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Pat M. Barry - Rockwell Automation / Safety Regional Manager, East
668 - Simple Strategies to Improve Your Fall Protection Program
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Thomas E. Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
669 - Make Your EH&S Training Come to Life - And Change Behaviors!
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Do you provide training on difficult EH&S subjects to your employees or clients? Would you like to be able to change bad behaviors through training? This presentation will share cutting edge ideas on how to deliver great training without all the stress!
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
David Casavant - Sustainable Workplace Alliance / Executive Director
670 - High Impact Training: Using Life Events and Social Media For Employee Engagement
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
This session will provide new insights for the use of current communication tools, such as social media and real life stories to engage employees when introducing and reinforcing safety training topics. Attendees will learn methods to create training that engages employees and makes safety relatable to everyday life.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Joseph Sanna - The PMA Companies / Senior Risk Control Specialist
Joann H. Goshorn - The PMA Companies / Risk Control Conslutant-Industrial Hygiene
671 - Implementation of the New FDA Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
The Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule just might apply to you. Are you ready? Have you trained your drivers? Have you developed your procedures? No? Attend this session and we will help you achieve it, the clock is ticking!
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Brian S. Hammer - Nationwide Insurance / Senior Transportation Consultant
672 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Best Practices & Hurdles Implementing EHS-Related ISO Programs
June 21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Session Description:
Developing and implementing ISO programs related to environmental, health, safety, security and/or sustainability (such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and others) are not easy processes. Help ensure an easier road to certification in this timely workshop-style discussion! Attendees will share successes as well as hurdles encountered from implementing some type of OHSMS.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Jessica Jannaman - DURA / Senior Manager - EHS North America
Herbert L.G. Bell - Invictus Enviro Safety Solutions, Inc. / President / CEO
701 - Conflict Management & Resolution for EHS Professionals
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Safety professionals often manage or resolve conflicts. These conflicts may be between workers, management, trainees, etc. Traditional "positional" conflict management often fails to satisfy either party. We will look at what works, what doesn't, and why more progressive techniques work best. Case examples will be discussed and attendee cases are welcome.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Jonathan T. Klane - Arizona State University (ASU) / Safety Director
702 - Vision 20/20: Preventing Opportunity Blindness
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Explore new ways of tackling tough challenges and converting them into growth opportunities! This session will mentor and provide the tools necessary to master your own destiny. It will invigorate you to view challenges in a new light and in a way that encourages collaboration across the organization.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
J.A. Rodriguez - Raytheon Company / Global Senior Manager
703 - Dropped Object Prevention: From Afterthought to the Forefront
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Preventing PEOPLE from falling is important, while preventing injury/death due to falling/dropped OBJECTS is often an afterthought. Dropped objects caused 243 deaths in 2014, 5% of fatalities. No industry is immune! This session will arm you with the resources to immediately expand your at-heights safety plan.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Abby Ferri - The Ferri Group LLC / CEO/Chief Consultant
704 - The Buried Truth Uncovered
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Eric Giguere, a former laborer, shares his story of how he was buried alive while working in a trench. Eric explains the events before his accident, and the effect it has had on him and his family. A series of extraordinary events left him with an unbelievable story to tell.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Eric Giguere - Safety Awareness Solutions / Motivational Safety Speaker
705 - Emergency Response Plans: How Good is Your Plan Under Fire
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
You have your emergency response plan, but are you ready to implement it? This presentation will provide you with the tools to implement your plan after an incident. It will discuss best practices for scene preservation, witness interviews, document requests, preparing internal reports, and when to seek outside help.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security, Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
Ryan S. Burr - Delta Airlines / Program Manager
Kristin R. White - Jackson Kelly PLLC / Attorney
706 - Trials and Tribulations of an Environmental Audit
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
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 experienced and inexperienced EHS professionals to get through the event.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Mary L. Prisby - BASF / EHS Specialist
707 - Workplace Wellbeing: Bridging Safety and Health
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Worker wellbeing is not just an emerging topic in the EHS field, but one that is gaining momentum. Learn how Campbell Institute organizations have started implementing wellbeing strategies, and hear about the successes and challenges they have faced in integrating wellbeing with occupational safety and health management systems.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
John Dony - Campbell Institute - National Safety Council / Director, Campbell Institute/EHS&S
Katherine Smith - Campbell Institute - National Safety Council / Program Manager, Campbell Institute
708 - The Behavioral Safety System: Understanding Commitment, Courage and Leadership
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
This session is the most rich study of the behavioral side of safety. Anyone wanting to achieve full commitment of their employees, the most personalized management of risk by everyone every day, a culture where courage to speak up is the norm, and how to effectively lead should attend this session.
Track(s)
Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Bob Veazie - People Powered Leadership / President
709 - Pronouncing the 'H' in HSE
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
OSHA recognizes Health to be a significant part of a Safety program, and requires Health programs to monitor and prevent health issues. Attendees will obtain an overview of how Health can and should be a foundational part of a Safety program.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Bruce D. Packard - Axiom Medical / Chief Medical Officer
710 - Investigating Success
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Traditionally, extensive investigations only occur when very serious negative safety events occur. What if we proactively investigated success on our projects when there was no incident or near miss? How might that lead to better safety outcomes and prevent the next disaster?
Track(s)
International
Speaker(s)
Michael Tooma - Clyde & Company / Partner
711 - Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention in Oil and Gas Exploration
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
A review of how the geophysical industry has shared serious injury and fatality incident information over time across the industry, and from this developed an industry-wide fatality database, and the impact this has had on improving safety performance.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Ian M. Threadgold - Threadgold Safety Management / Principal Consultant
L. John Barrett - BHP Billiton Petroleum / Senior HSE Specialist
712 - Preparing Employees for Interviews by Regulatory Agency Representatives
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session 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(s)
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
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session 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(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector
Speaker(s)
Glenn Trout - VelocityEHS / President & CEO
Chuck Haling - VelocityEHS / Vice President of Sales
714 - JHA Projects Within Complex Arenas: Risk Assessment, Implementation, Commitment
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) project has broad applicability within a complex environment for varying industries. This session will address development, implementation, desired results, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons learned over several projects. Achieving management buy-in and a strong JHA program as a component toward a positive EHS culture will be discussed.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Ashley C. Kunz - Micron Technologies, Inc. / EHS Manager
Mollie A. Anderson - BSI EHS Services & Solutions / Principal Consultant, Manager
715 - Professional Liability Claims Best Practices
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
In this presentation you will learn what to expect when you receive the bad news of a demand or are served a lawsuit on one of your projects.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Edward Spencer - Norman-Spencer International / CEO
Gretchen McAlinden - Norman-Spencer International / President
716 - Goal Setting for Continuous Safety Improvement
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
While it's easy to understand WHY organizations want to prevent injuries, it's much more challenging to communicate HOW that will be achieved. This presentation builds upon research into human behavior and provides a simplified strategy for establishing goals focusing on safety management systems and processes, and ultimately drives safety improvement.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Michael R. Fackler - Eastern Alliance Insurance / Senior Risk Management Consultant
717 - Chicken, Egg, Cheeg? A Holistic, Integrated Approach To Breakthrough Results
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Confused by academic terms and claims in choosing an improvement process and methods to update your SH&E culture and prevent errors, injuries and health/environmental incidents? Learn 'what works' to achieve breakthroughs in performance using a holistic, integrated approach to change your culture, and unsafe attitudes and behaviors to prevent incidents.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Michael D. Topf - Topf Initiatives / President and CEO
718 - Leader Development and Culture Change in a Depleted Environment
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
How do small work units create leaders when upper management doesn't seem to care? Our practical, research-based model provides a roadmap for motivated leaders to create a supportive, values-based ecosystem even in "depleted" conditions.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Gary L. Winn - West Virginia University / Professor
Ava C. Dykes - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) / Associate Service Fellow
719 - ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection and Restraint Forum
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
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 tangible techniques and approaches to move your own fall protection and restraint programs forward.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Kevin B. Denis - Gravitec Systems, Inc. / Special Projects Manager
Thomas 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
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Jonathan Zimmerman - Kellogg's / EHS Manager
Bryan Haywood - Safteng.net / President and Founder
721 - Does Participatory Safety Education and Training Increase Learning?
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
A study of industrial engineering students in a required safety course found positive benefits associated with participatory activities. Students that joined safety related societies, participated more both in and out of class, shared safety related content with the class and earned significantly higher grades.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Richard F. Sesek - Auburn University - Industrial and Systems Engineering Department / Associate Professor
Robert Thomas - Auburn University - Industrial and Systems Engineering Department / Professor Emeritus
722 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Basic Construction
June 22, 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
723 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Strategy, Persuasion and Influence - How to Be Seen and Heard as a Leader
June 22, 7:45AM - 9:00AM
Session Description:
Leadership in the OSH field is key to ensuring Safety success. Attendees will participate in identifying and developing ideas around strategy, persuasion and influence that everyone can take away with them and employ both at work, and in their personal life too!
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Regina McMichael - The Learning Factory, Inc. / President
Maureen M. Johnson - IBM Integrated Health Services / Program Manager
725 - No Weak Links in Your Supply Chain
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
All manufacturing sectors are seeing increased decentralization of the product development, manufacturing and distribution process. This session will holistically examine exposures and risk management dynamics related to domestic and foreign supply chains. Case examples will emphasize opportunities for safety professionals to enhance supply chain risk management within their organizations.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Executive
Speaker(s)
Ann M. Minzner Conley - Chubb / Vice President
Lesli Johnson - Chubb / Senior Products Liability Specialist
726 - It's All in the Presentation - Techniques to Enhance Your Presentation Skills
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This session will discuss ways to enhance your presentation skills - from understanding your audience, and crafting the message, to delivering an engaging presentation that sticks. You will learn how to use body language to your advantage, best practices with presentation design, and concrete methods to improve your public speaking.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Camille P. Oakes - MSC Industrial Supply Company / Senior Global Safety Specialist
Patrick J. Karol - EEC Environmental / Senior Director of Safety
727 - Culture Always Trumps Your Risk System - So How Do You Make It Work for You?
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Culture always trumps your system. Yet you can effectively and practically measure it, and get it to work as you improve your risk system. Leadership creates the culture, which creates performance. Get them to work with your risk system.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Ewan Alexander - RISKmap International / Chief Operating Officer
728 - Construction Safety Forum
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
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 / Mining
Speaker(s)
Jane B. Beaudry - AstraZeneca / Principal Construction Safety Manager Americas
Rick C. Zellen - Zurich Services Corporation / Senior Risk Engineer
Robert Medina - Regional Transportation District / Risk Manager
David F. Tibbetts - ConstructSecure, Inc. / Vice President of Operations
Neil R. Webster - DPS Engineering / EHS Manager
729 - Using Lean Thinking to Reduce Manual Material Handling Injuries
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Lean problem solving can be an effective adjunct to traditional ergonomic assessment tools providing a proven, structured approach to understanding the processes and practices that create risk and cause injuries. Learn how Lean planning, thinking and tools can be applied to reduce ergonomic injuries resulting from manual material handling tasks.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Elise S. Condie - /
730 - Understanding Fixed Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguishers
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Fire is a common hazard throughout a majority of workplaces. Although safety professionals understand the importance of fire suppression systems, many may not understand exactly how these systems work. This session will identify the operation and maintenance of common fixed fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers.
Track(s)
Fire Protection
Speaker(s)
James R. Lange - Fox Valley Technical College / Department Chair/Safety Training Instructor
731 - You Can't Fix Stupid - Stop the Blame Game and Understand Human Behavior
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Want to turn the lights off on your safety culture? Then go and blame the worker. Call out the fact that injuries are their fault… and lose the chance to learn. Lets learn from Behavioral Science how to find the true root cause of human behaviors.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Timothy D. Ludwig - Safety-Doc.com / Appalachian State University / Professor
732 - A Breath of Fresh Air
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Is your respirator program gasping for breath? Come hear solutions for the most common respirator questions that plague workplaces. Topics include selecting the appropriate filter, establishing cartridge change schedules, the importance of fit and wear time, voluntary use, setting up supplied air systems, and checking breathing air quality.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Erik W. Johnson - 3M / Technical Service Representative
733 - Contractor's HSE Performance: Evaluation, Benchmarking & Improvement
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This session will show a practical approach to assess/evaluate HSE performance of contractors by reviewing their compliance against procedures/standards. The performance gaps and positive observations identified through this analysis were used as a basis for the analysis and resultant recommendations to improve an organization's HSE performance.
Track(s)
International, Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Bala Siva Srikanth Adivi - Kuwait Oil Company / TPL HSE Specialist I (HSE)
734 - 5S + Safety Finds a New Home at an Old Refinery
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This session will overview how 5S methodology benefited employees at an old refinery in San Antonio, Texas by organizing facilities for efficiency and effectiveness. The decision-making process stimulated standardization, which built employee understanding of how to work efficiently. As a result, safety culture was improved by eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas
Speaker(s)
Damon Shodrock - Calumet San Antonio Refinery / Safety & Security Supervisor
735 - OSHA Safety and Health Program Guidelines
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session 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(s)
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
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
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 Loss Control Services
Brenda Zylstra - American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) / Manager, Government Affairs & Policy
737 - Risk Communication: A Critical Component in Achieving ISO 45001 Objectives
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Companies adopting the new ISO 45001 Standard for OH&S Management Systems will need to accurately communicate residual risks to workers. This session will explore how safety professionals can use recent advances in U.S. and International safety sign system standards to communicate and reduce risk in line with ISO 45001 objectives.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment, Risk Management / Insurance
Speaker(s)
Geoffrey Peckham - Clarion Safety Systems / CEO
738 - Collaborating Between Safety and Risk Management to Improve Safety Program Results
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Safety and risk management are often in silos and while the two have similar goals they have different ways of measuring progress and success. The session will review ways to collaborate, improve implementation of programs and to work hand in hand to solve organizational problems.
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Tom E. Heebner - HUB International / Senior Vice President
Guy Gioino - HUB International / Senior Vice President
739 - To See is to Understand - Exploring a 3 Dimensional Safety Model
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
An information packed session presenting safety challenges associated with a transient workforce in West Coast, Stevedore and Longshore operations. Explore an innovative three-dimensional safety model relating traditional safety concepts with safety culture. The presentation will examine building blocks of the model, the structure they support, and the culture they affect.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Kristina Bowden - West Coast Resource Services, Inc. / President
740 - A Data-Driven Approach to Identifying Physical Fatigue
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This session will address the measurement, monitoring, and modeling of physical fatigue through wearable sensors based on a data-driven approach that incorporates big data analytics and safety engineering. The session will show in real time how to capture a worker's safety performance, and translate this data to knowledge about his/her fatigue levels.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Lora A. Cavuoto - University at Buffalo / Assistant Professor
Fadel Mounir Megahed - Farmer School of Business - Miami University Ohio / Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Analytics
741 - UCOR: Creating a Strong Safety Culture
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
A strong safety culture is the foundation for worker safety and company profitability. UCOR's workforce is recognized by the DOE with the VPP Star. This presentation presents UCOR's safety culture in the context of leadership, worker/employee engagement, and organizational learning, and provides tools to create a robust safety culture.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Libby F. Gilley - URS | CH2M Oak Ridge LLC (UCOR) / Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) Program Lead
742 - Giving Your Safety Program a Brand Identity
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Giving your safety program a brand identity has proven a successful strategy for a number of organizations to enhance employee engagement and get a true step-change in safety performance and results. Learn how to do it, and how it has worked at other organizations.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Terry L. Mathis - ProAct Safety, Inc. / CEO
743 - Prevention through Planning: Work at Height
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
While fatal fall prevention has focused on fall arrest, proper facility/process design and task planning can prevent falls from ever occurring. Using appropriate criteria for selecting the best means for elevating workers can reduce risk and minimize operating costs. PtD principles to accommodate safe elevation will be presented.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Jackson J. Dalton - /
Paul S. Adams - 3M Company / Safety Specialist
744 - NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Robert Rusczek - Certified Safety & Health / Safety and IH Consultant
Nancy Pearce - NFPA / Senior Fire Protection Engineer
745 - SH&E Training that Builds Safety Culture
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Attendees will gain knowledge on the typical levels of effort expended and the best practices in training for high-performing organizations; understand what SH&E training courses have the greatest impact on safety culture and outcomes; and realize keys to solid return in SH&E training investment is through nurturing future SH&E leaders.
Track(s)
Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Peter G. Gregory - AECOM / Regional SH&E Manager
Marc C. Wetter - AECOM / ES&H Manager
746 - Crash Frequency Benchmarking and Behavioral Approaches to Fleet Safety
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
This presentation will include benchmarking crash frequency based on industry, state of garaging and vehicle type. Incorporating behavioral approaches into fleet safety programs to identify and address motivations for behaviors that make crashes more likely will also be covered.
Track(s)
Transportation
Speaker(s)
Peter R. Van Dyne - Liberty Mutual Insurance / Technical Director
Don Tolbert - Liberty Mutual Insurance / Technical Director
747 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Effective Risk Assessment Techniques
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session Description:
Effective risk assessment techniques are becoming essential for today’s ever growing and evolving safety professional. This session will discuss the pros and cons of effective risk assessment techniques in both small and large group settings. Risk assessment workshops and facilitation best practices will be discussed and shared.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Greg B. Griffith - Chubb / Senior Risk Management Specialist
Stephanie M. Gurnari - Chubb / Loss Control Area Manager
748 - The New OSHA Walking/Working Surfaces Rule Panel Discussion
June 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Session 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(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Adele L. Abrams - Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C. / President
Thomas E. Kramer - LJB Inc. / Principal & Z359 Vice-Chair
William Marletta - Wm. Marletta Safety Consulting / Safety Consultant
750 - Accountability, Feedback and Coaching… Getting It Right the First Time!
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
There are no second chances with consequence management. Balancing accountability, discipline, feedback and coaching is a challenge that when done correctly can engage employees and enhance the safety culture. This session will define these key concepts and provide a strategy that will ensure your leaders get it right every time.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development
Speaker(s)
Christopher A. Goulart - Aon / Senior Consultant
751 - Breaking Through to Safety Excellence
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
In my many years as a plant manager of large chemical plants and now a consultant, I shifted my paradigm to seeing safety as a complex problem and everything changed for the better. Proven, complex ideas, powerful stories, tools and specific guidance based on hands-on experience will be shared.
Track(s)
Business Skills & Personal Development, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Richard N. Knowles - Richard N Knowles and Associates, Inc. / President
752 - Safety & Construction Cost Estimating: How to Increase Your ROI to Your Company
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Increase your professional safety impact on your construction company. Learn how to have a positive impact on the bidding process. Use cost estimating to identify new ways to get your company to willingly increase the safety budget and bolster your existing program without complaint.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
Laura A. Casey - SafeCon Solutions, LLC / Consultant
Rosemarie Jesse - Hazen & Sawyer / Manager Construction Cost Estimating
753 - Rounding Up The Last Cowboys: Positive Reinforcement for Construction Workers
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Attendees will learn key "best practices" in using positive reinforcement in the construction industry. Concrete examples of how construction companies have changed their company culture to emphasize safe work behaviors, and how that drives new business will be presented.
Track(s)
Construction / Mining
Speaker(s)
David M. Sims - The Bill Sims Company / Vice President
754 - Violence at Work - Shooting Your Mouth Off… or Other Things?
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session will cover the most common sources of violence in the workplace, and the policies and resources you may need to protect your company. Bullying, intimidation and other aggressive behaviors that disrupt workplaces and reduce productivity, and the topic in relationship to Safety 101 application will be covered.
Track(s)
Emergency Management / Security
Speaker(s)
Melissa L. Black - MsR3, LLC & Columbia Southern University / President & Adjunct Professor
755 - Safety on College Campuses - Significant Challenges and Opportunities
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
College campuses provide great opportunities for research and discovery. Creating and sustaining a culture of safety should provide our workforce with safe workers, as well as new products and discoveries. There are many challenges, as well as opportunities. This session will present information about safety culture and lessons learned.
Track(s)
Environment / Hazardous Material
Speaker(s)
Carol B. Schmeidler - University at Buffalo / Manager, Safety & IH Programs
756 - A Sports Medicine Approach to Ergonomics
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This presentation will educate participants on the importance of a sports medicine approach to ergonomics. Rather than implanting new tools, this concept coaches employees on proper stance, optimal joint positions, work zones and varying positions to improve the overall culture and mindset of ergonomics in the workplace.
Track(s)
Ergonomics
Speaker(s)
Tony Kaczkowski - InSite Health, LLC / President
757 - Mindfulness and Its Impact on Health and Safety
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Learn how Mindfulness was used to motivate and educate employees on the principles of worker readiness to support sustained achievement of an injury free work performance.
Track(s)
Healthcare / Wellness, Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Kristina M. Corbett - Wellness Coaches USA / National Director Occ. Health & Safety
758 - Hardwired Inhibitions - Hidden Forces that Keep us from Speaking Up
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
There are a surprising number of forces that inhibit people when they should speak up to stop something that they believe is unsafe. This presentation gives an overview of the more significant psychological and social factors that suppress safety interventions, and provides first steps for overcoming these inhibiting forces.
Track(s)
Executive, Human Behavior
Speaker(s)
Phillip Ragain - The RAD Group / Director of Research & Development
759 - A Guide to Trend Analysis
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
All organizations track mishaps, but often lack a framework to consistently transform data into information for action. This presentation will provide a step by step process for trend analysis and then illustrate the process with real-life examples, which provide targets to attack with countermeasures.
Track(s)
Industrial Hygiene / Health
Speaker(s)
Bruce R. Burnham - AF Safety Center/SEGR / Senior Epidemiologist
760 - Concerns, Risk Assessment and Solutions of VOCs Exposure in Upstream Oilfield
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session focuses on modern perspectives of light molecular weight VOCs exposure among upstream oilfield workers. Discussion includes an analysis of the Catalytic Bead sensor response to different VOC gas compositions. The session provides tools to screen levels of C3-C5 exposure and describes techniques to control the associated hazards.
Track(s)
Oil & Gas, Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Evgeny Andronov - Whiting Oil and Gas / Industrial Hygiene Professional
761 - Navigating the Changing Currents of OSHA and Employment Law
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session 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(s)
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
762 - Developing Leading Indicators for a FSI Program Using Risk Assessment Data
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
An innovative process for managing hazards with higher potential to result in fatalities or serious injuries (FSI) is significantly reducing risk in a multinational company. Data collected from over 50,000 risk assessments has provided the basis to develop leading indicators of both performance and quality of risk reduction programs.
Track(s)
Risk Assessment
Speaker(s)
Richard D. Hilton - 3M / Manager, Corporate Safety
763 - Lopez Foods' Return-To-Work Program
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Effective return-to-work programs can help reduce a company's workers' compensation costs, improve employee morale, and compel employees to participate in an active recovery. The key to a good return-to-work program is developing one before you need it!
Track(s)
Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Madonna A. Kenner - Lopez Foods, Inc. / Corporate Safety Director
764 - EHS Integrated Management Systems: An Examination of Strategies Employed that Support Lean Enterprise Principles
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Life cycle exposures to hazards from existing and newly developed products and production processes along with market pressure and strict demands from internal and external stakeholders have motivated private sector organizations to adopt management systems. Moreover, private sector leaders are being asked to design, implement and continually improve management systems in a manner that supports lean enterprise principles. This research was exploratory by nature, employing an inductive approach and mixed research methods (Delphi and case study) to develop an integrated lean management system framework within the high-tech industry.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Anthony Veltri - Oregon State University / Associate Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Program
Travis Kruse - W.W. Grainger, Inc. / Senior Director Safety Strategy & Solutions
765 - A Systems Approach to Occupational Safety
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Many organizations seek to achieve safe working environments, striving to realize the balance between employee safety, operational functionality, and financial stability. Many organizations are successful, while others flounder using the same safety programs. Why does this happen? This session will explore this question in the context of organizational systems.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Mark Hargett - The Hartford / Construction Account Specialist
Paul Roberts - Trivela Safety / President
766 - Five Buckets of Safety: Essential Considerations for the New Safety Manager
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
As a new safety manager, taking charge of your company's safety program can be daunting. This session addresses how to take advantage of the resources around you and how all safety professionals can benefit from planning for safety, hazard identification and control, training, communication, and ensuring effective safety activities.
Track(s)
Safety Management
Speaker(s)
Valerie A. Stakes - Zenith Insurance / Safety & Health Consultant
767 - Purple Project: The Innovative Use of Structural Engineering in a Safety Project
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
As part of the ongoing effort to improve safety performance, it is likely that practitioners will continue to encounter increasingly complex problems. The traditional approaches may "hit a wall"; these sophisticated problems may require innovative approaches such as the one in this case study.
Track(s)
Executive, Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Daniel Agramonte - O'Brien & Gere / Senior Managing Engineer
768 - Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety, Hazards in the Workplace
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
This session will discuss the hazards of stationary equipment such as boilers and pressure vessels that can be easily identified through a plant walkthrough that are often missed by safety professionals. Learning how to identify common defects can reduce the hazards at your facilities.
Track(s)
Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Craig A. Bierl - Chubb / Equipment Breakdown Executive Field Specialist
769 - Design for Safety
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Design for Safety is an initiative that is slowly being driven by industry, and was at one time adopted as an initiative by both OSHA and NIOSH. This presentation will explore the concepts behind and the history of this idea, its current uses and practices, and challenges to implementation.
Track(s)
Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector, Technical / Engineering / Standards
Speaker(s)
Jason P. Edic - Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. / Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Gary Cunningham - Alliant Insurance Services Inc. / Loss Control Advisor
770 - Insights from Leadership Development Training for Frontline Supervisors
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Details on the development, delivery, and evaluation of a leadership development class for frontline supervisors are offered, along with reflections on successes and learning opportunities realized after training 400+ supervisors. Evaluation data will be presented and discussed in conjunction with recommendations for future leadership development in the mining industry.
Track(s)
Human Behavior, Training / Education
Speaker(s)
Lori Guasta - Safety Solutions International / Director of Organizational Behavior
771 - Fundamentals of SH&E: Basic Safety Management
June 22, 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
772 - Key Issue Roundtable Workshop: Employer Best Practices When Recreational Marijuana Use is Legal
June 22, 1:45PM - 2:45PM
Session Description:
Recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Colorado - one of several states where recreational or medical use is now allowed. Even if your state isn't among them today, there's a good chance it will be tomorrow. As an employer, what's your plan to address this? Attendees will share both proactive and reactive employer approaches to working with employees who are living in states where recreational use is legal. A list of practices that can be shared with other OSH professionals facing this same challenge will be developed.
Track(s)
Key Issue Roundtables
Speaker(s)
Leo J. DeBobes - Stony Brook University / Assistant Administrator Safety & Plant Op Environmental Health Advisor
Shawn T. Lewis - S&J Lewis Consulting Solutions / Safety & Occupational Health Manager
