Tuesday Sessions | June 5

Key Issue Roundtable #10: Oil & Gas Extraction and Tool Safety

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Draeger Safety and the Oil & Gas Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Denise B. Campbell, CSP, Sealy, TX

Michael R. Farris, CSP, Magnolia, TX

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Key Issue Roundtable #9: Hiring a Safe and Productive Workforce

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Human Resources Branch of the Management Practice Specialty and the Young Professionals in SH&E Common Interest Group

Speakers:

Trent C. Shuford, InjuryFree, Woodinville, WA

Maureen M. Johnson, CSP, IBM Integrated Health Services, Essex Junction, VT

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Fundamentals of SH&E: Workplace Health 101E

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.

Speakers:

C. David Langlois, CSP, Langlois Weigand & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA

Track:

Fundamentals / Spanish

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Expo Education: Reducing Operational Risks with an Effective Incident Management System (I-A-E)

As organizations target aggressive safety goals, incident management has emerged as a key tool for improving safety and operating performance. Hear how three leading companies use incident management systems to proactively reduce safety risks across their global operations. Learn practical strategies and tips to plan, implement, and get results.

Speakers:

Peter Bussey, SAP Environment, Health and Safety Management, Pittsburgh, PA

Timothy M. McGrail, Sr., Kraft Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL (invited)

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Creating Web-based Multimedia Training – For Subject Matter Experts (I)

Learn how subject matter experts can produce their own web-based training programs. This presentation describes the process followed, the equipment and software necessary to get started, and the requirements for distributing content. Examples will be provided and a simple program will be created from a PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers:

Thomas C. Ouimet, MPH, CSP, CIH, Yale University/OEHS2, Plantsville, CT

Robert A. Rusczek, CSP, CIH, Certified Safety & Health, Wilbraham, MA

Track:

Training / Education

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Gas Testing for Confined Space Entry (I)

Personnel entering confined spaces rely on the results of atmospheric monitoring to ensure their safety. How accurate are the results? Very often the results are inaccurate or misinterpreted. This session will address common problems and errors with gas testing and offer solutions to reduce the probability of inaccurate readings.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Draeger Safety

Speakers:

Steven P. Pereira, CSP, Professional Safety Associates, LLC, Denham Springs, LA

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

How to Protect Your Organization Against Fall Protection Litigation (I)

Managers are always concerned with liability regarding fall hazards whether for employees who are 400 lbs or contractors; from drivers to construction workers. Performance standards often differ from OSHA regs. This presentation analyzes the highest fall fatalities for industry and the exposures you face to develop best practice.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Engineering Practice Specialty

Speakers:

J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE, Ellis Fall Safety Solutions, Wilmington, DE

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Building Greater “Personal Responsibility” For Safety: With Workers & Managers (A-E)

Many leaders desire higher levels of personal responsibility for safety. But many people – even some managers – blame others for failures or become complacent. This session emphasizes proven leadership strategies: Promoting responsibility with minimal pushback; Identifying tangible, responsible actions; Transferring skills that boost responsibility; Developing a Culture of Personal Responsibility.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Speakers:

Robert F. Pater, SSA/MoveSMART®, Portland, OR

Christine Remmo, American Airlines (AA), Fort Worth, TX

Track:

Executive, Safety Management

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions

Safety Performance: Delivering Better Outcomes (I)

Follow Disney’s “Path to Perfection” to move your organization through four key stages to achieve a dynamic safety culture and deliver better workplace safety outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Company Policy & Procedures Compliance
• High Risk Elimination
• Safety Culture
Experience firsthand, Disney’s best of class process and technology.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by SAP America

Speakers:

Janet Froetscher, National Safety Council (NSC), Itasca, IL

Ronald Dearing, Jr., Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Ted Woodings, Icertainty, Inc., Bethesda, MD

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Leading a Safety Cultural Journey: Merging Culture and Performance (A-E)

Through strong safety leadership, communications, and the implementation of innovative injury prevention practices, United Airlines is achieving significant injury reduction. All of this while overcoming economic limitations, business and safety distractions and the challenge of merging two established cultures. This session illuminates the keys to their success.

Speakers:

John DeGiovanni, ASQ, United Airlines, Chicago, IL

Ronald D. Bowles, Strategic Safety Associates, Inc. (SSA), Portland, OR

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions

Risk Managers are from Mars, EHS Professionals are from Venus (I-A)

For EHS professionals to play an integral role in supporting their organization’s mission, they must demonstrate value beyond compliance efforts. Learn how Enterprise Risk Management can provide a framework for risk and EHS managers to collaborate in controlling a broad array of risks in support of an organization’s mission.

Speakers:

Erike J. Young, CSP, ARM, University of California, Oakland, CA

Charles D. Gray, CSP, CPEA, Bickmore Risk Services, Sacramento, CA

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Top 10 Reasons Organizations Don’t Perform Good Risk Assessments (A)

This presentation will describe the top 10 reasons that organizations and individuals fail to identify the most significant hazards facing their organizations and perform good risk assessments. It will describe how to improve your risk assessments based on ANSI/ASSE Z690.3 and nearly 60 years of combined experience of the two presenters.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by SAP America and the Healthcare and Risk Management / Insurance Practice Specialties

Speakers:

Bruce D. Hollcroft, CSP, ARM, Hays Companies, Lake Oswego, OR

Bruce K. Lyon, P.E., ARM, CHMM, Hays Companies, Kansas City, MO

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Mast Climbing Work Platforms – Best Practices for Safety and Health (I)

Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) have been used in US construction since the late eighties. This session discusses MCWPs, as well as the Scaffold and Access Industry Association’s (SAIA) efforts through OSHA’s Alliance Program, to provide compliance assistance resources. Learn the nuances, safe-use, and safety requirements within the MCWP industry.

Speakers:

Lee Anne Jillings, U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA, Washington, DC

Lloyd "Jim" Boom, U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA, Washington, DC

Kevin O’Shea, Mastclimbers, LLC, Grayson, GA

Track:

Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Answers Your EM 385-1-1 Questions (I-A)

This panel discussion featuring four U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety professionals, will explain the history, purpose and revision/update process of the EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. They will answer your questions and dispel myths surrounding the EM-385-1-1. Come learn how to utilize this valuable resource.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Military Branch of the International Practice Specialty and the International Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Ellen B. Stewart, CSP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC

Marjorie J. McDonald, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, CA

Mitchell W. Robinson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Millington, TN

Matthew R. Scott, OHST, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, AL

Track:

Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence: A Canadian Perspective (A-E)

This session will provide SHE Professionals, who have responsibility for organizations in Canada, with practical knowledge of how to prevent and manage workplace violence and harassment. Insight into the legislative, regulatory, and enforcement of OHS laws in Canada will be provided, as well as practical management advice.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Legal Services Branch of the Consultants Practice Specialty and the Human Resources Branch of the Management Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Norman A. Keith, J.D., LL.M, CRSP, Gowlings LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Track:

Emergency Management / Security, Executive, Healthcare, International

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Tool Kit for Successfully Motivating Employees to Make Safe Choices (A)

Are your employees not making safe choices? Peoples’ actions are motivated by what they KNOW, FEEL and SEE. This session describes a strategic, positive and effective approach based on these three motivators. A practical, proven-successful tool kit will be described and discussed, as well as how to implement the tools.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Human Resources Branch of the Management Practice Specialty and the Management Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Cathy A. Hansell, J.D., CCSR, Breakthrough Results, LLC, North Venice, FL

Track:

Business Skills, Human Behavior

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Climatology vs. Physiology: Climate Change and Aging Workforce Adaptability (I-E)

NOAA states global temperature change is trending upward for the foreseeable future. Simultaneously, work force age is on a similar course. Scientific medical literature clearly documents thermo-regulation decline in later life. Safety professionals can be armed with concrete understanding and confidence to navigate the ‘Silver-Tsunami’ through the ‘Global Greenhouse’.

Speakers:

Matthew J. Jeffs, PT, DPT, CEAS, Ability Rehab Services, Inc., St. Augustine, FL

Track:

Health / Industrial Hygiene

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Combustible Dust – What Does OSHA Look For and How Do I Comply? (B-I)

Since the inception of OSHA’s Combustible Dust NEP, combustible dust citations have vastly increased. This presentation will discuss and provide illustrations of combustible dust hazards and citations found during several IOSHA inspections. It will offer a glimpse of what OSHA looks at when examining common combustible dust hazards.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Westex and the Fire Protection Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Jason P. Reason, CSP, CIH, CHMM, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana OSHA (IOSHA), Indianapolis, IN

Track:

Fire Protection, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Ergonomics & the Mobile Environment (I)

Who has a smart phone, laptop or tablet that they use daily during their work day? This presentation will provide ergonomic solutions and resources to address the challenges that working in vehicles, working at home and interacting with mobile devices such as laptops, tablets/notebooks and smart phones present.

Speakers:

Tina Minter, CSP, ARM, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Milwaukee, WI

Track:

Ergonomics

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Water Harvesting for Pollution Reduction and Revenue Enhancement: Protecting the Triple Bottom Line (I)

This presentation details successful water harvesting from multiple sources on a 45-acre urban site, employed to protect the organization’s triple bottom line of social, environmental and economic concerns. Reducing nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer runoff, adding water hazards to a golf course and reducing potable water consumption by 1.5M gallons per year were goals of the project.

Speakers:

Albert Weaver, III, CSP, L.A. Weaver Company, Inc., Raleigh, NC

Track:

Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability, Environment / Hazardous Material

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

TBD

The session originally scheduled for this time period has been moved to period II, Monday, June 4, 2012, at 3:15pm – 4:15pm, session 533.

Speakers:

Track:

Emergency Management / Security

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Construction Behavioral Safety Observations: Planning, Pitfalls & Peak Performance (B-I)

Attendees will understand the process of implementing a behavior-based safety observation (BBO) system on a construction site and pitfalls that often occur on a location with a transient workforce. From experience in Canadian and U.S. companies, the speakers will identify the keys to success and the benefits of conducting behavioral observations.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by ClickSafety

Speakers:

Richard S. Baldwin, CSP, PCL Construction Enterprises, Denver, CO

Michael J. Fallon, P.E., CSP, ARM, PCL Construction Enterprises, Bellevue, WA

Track:

Construction / Mining

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Education across Cultures (I-A-E)

We will discuss language and cultural barriers that management and safety professionals currently face, and proven methods to eliminate and improve them. Attendees will better understand the challenges that employers face when dealing with training, managing and working with a diverse workforce, and how to reach out and communicate more effectively.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Patricia A. Kagerer, CSP, ARM, CRIS, CF Jordan, Plano, TX

Grace Herrera (Gandarilla), CF Jordan Construction, El Paso, TX

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Track:

Career / Personal Development, Human Behavior

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Key Issue Roundtable #8: Incorporating Women into the Safety Design Process

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Engineering Practice Specialty and the Women in Safety Engineering (WISE) Common Interest Group

Speakers:

Martha Bidez (Roth), Ph.D., Bioechoes, Inc., Birmingham, AL

Kelly A. Bernish, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Key Issue Roundtable #7: Construction Regulations

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by ClickSafety and the Construction Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Carl W. Heinlein, CSP, ARM, CSHM, OHST, American Contractors Insurance Group, Cranberry Twp., PA

Cynthia Garcia, Morley Builders, Santa Monica, CA

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Fundamentals of SH&E: Environment 101D

Environmental problems have the potential to cause serious harm and represent significant liability and risk. This session will review the major problems and issues in the environmental area that impact SH&E professionals. Regulatory requirements, management of environmental programs and other topics will be discussed.

Speakers:

Jay C Brakensiek, CSP, Claremont University Consortium, Claremont, CA

Track:

Environment / Hazardous Material, Fundamentals / Spanish

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic

Expo Education: Stopping Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Workplace (B)

Despite 30 years of effort, many hearing conservation programs function merely as hearing loss documentation programs. Ineffective programs often focus on lagging indicators, such as audiometric testing or noise reduction ratings of hearing protectors. Attendees of this session will learn to use leading indicators to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

Speakers:

Brad Witt, M.A., Honeywell Safety Products, San Diego, CA

Track:

Health / Industrial Hygiene

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic

Integrating Telematics into Fleet Safety: Part of a Fleet Safety Program (B-I-A)

Take a look how one safety director used telematics to enhance fleet safety and to shift a company culture to achieve compliance and accountability. Using check lists and telematics to affect out-comes in reduced crashes and improving compliance with DOT regulations.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Transportation Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Tracy O. Linhart, Premier Beverage Company LLC, Miramar, FL

Track:

Transportation

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Breaking Down Barriers / Multicultural Workforce (I)

This session will review concepts and concerns of the multicultural workforce:
• The importance in understanding the value of your multicultural workforce
• How values, beliefs and traditions play an important role in the workplace
• Tips for closing the communication and cultural gap
• Tips for incorporating safety and training with a multicultural workforce
• Tips for motivating your multicultural workforce

Speakers:

Hector M. Escarcega, CSP, ARM, MSIH, BSI, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Track:

Training / Education

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

A New Era in Visual Safety Communications: ANSI Z535.2-2011 (I)

The publication of the 2011 ANSI Z535.2 Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs represents a new era in safety communications. Real world examples, presenting perspectives on standards compliance and insurance risk reduction, will show how a cohesive “system” of safety signs can better protect people and lessen liability exposure.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee and the Risk Management / Insurance Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Geoffrey M. Peckham, Clarion Safety Systems, LLC, Milford, PA

Thomas F. Bresnahan, Jr., CSP, Bresnahan Consulting Associates, Burr Ridge, IL

Ann M. Minzner Conley, CSP, Chubb & Son, Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

The New ANSI Z10 Standard versus the OSHA Proposed I2P2 Standard (I)

This presentation will address the changes to the recent revision to the ANSI Z10 Health and Safety Management Systems standard, as well as address how the new Z10 standard will compare to the OSHA proposed I2P2 standard.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee

Speakers:

C. Gary Lopez, CSP, Arthur J Gallagher RMS, Miami, FL

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Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Assessing and Developing Your Safety Culture (A-E)

You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Reaching a world-class safety culture requires reliable methods to gauge strengths and weaknesses, direct improvement efforts, and measure results. This presentation will detail how to use safety surveys, interviews, management systems assessments, and behavioral assessments with all levels of the organization. Case studies will be presented.

Speakers:

Steve Roberts, Ph.D., Safety Performance Solutions, Inc., Blacksburg, VA

Track:

Human Behavior, Safety Management

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions

Supervisors – Are They All They Can Be? (I)

Too often companies fail to recognize and utilize a critical component in the promotion of the safety process, front line supervisors. They have the greatest opportunity on a daily basis to affect safety performance and impact the bottom line. This session will explore the skills necessary for supervisors to be effective players in the overall safety process.

Speakers:

Eddie Greer, CSP, OHST, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Horseshoe Bay, TX

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

From Dogs to Eagles; Leading an Organization into Excellence (I-E)

Hear a fascinating case study examining organizational change and safety excellence for a 700-person organization that reduced its incident rate from 13 to less than one in 30 months. Challenges abound in controlling risk, influencing stakeholders, and garnering management commitment from the business unit leadership down to the shop lead.

Speakers:

Michael T. de Bettencourt, CSP, STS, URS, Colorado Springs, CO

Rick Callor, CSP, STS, URS, Boise, ID

Billy Harrist, STS, URS, New Boston, TX

Track:

Executive, Safety Management

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Using ANSI/ASSE Z690.2 to Assess the Maturity and Adequacy of Your RM System (I)

The new standard ANSI/ASSE Z690.2 [identical to ISO31000] enables an organization of any size to assess the maturity and adequacy of its risk management system. This session details how to construct, adapt and use an assessment tool to review / assess / even audit how well the organization conforms / complies with the standard.

Speakers:

James F. Whiting, P.E., CSP, Risk at Workplaces Pty. Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Insurance Safety Representatives: They’re All the Same – Right? (I)

Attend this session to see how a company executed a collaborative injury prevention strategy by working with their insurance broker and carrier, and reduced their OSHA incident rate by a third while some sites experienced as much as a 50% reduction. These results were achieved while expanding production operations and acquiring new facilities.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Human Resources Branch of the Management Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Rene E. Hilgemann, CSP, ARM, Aon, Minneapolis, MN

Frank J. Andrzejewski, Saputo Cheese, USA, Lincolnshire, IL

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

OSHA Recordkeeping and Claims Reporting Requirements (B-I)

Are you confused about OSHA’s record-keeping rules and procedures? Do you know the difference between an OSHA recordable injury and first aid only? What’s the difference between OSHA 300 recordables and workers’ compensation reporting? This presentation will cover this and more. In addition, there will be a practical exercise to assist attendees with applying the concepts to real life scenarios.

Speakers:

Dana J. Heimdahl Chernault, CSP, Midgaard Safety Consulting, Tehachapi, CA

Track:

Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Chemical Safety Board Investigations (B-I-A)

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. The agency’s board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. In this session the CSB will present findings and analyses of investigations they have conducted. Lessons learned as well as insight into the analysis process and procedures will be presented.

Speakers:

Lauren Wilson, U.S. Chemical Safety Board, Lakewood, CO

Kelly Wilson, U.S. Chemical Safety Board, Lakewood, CO

Track:

Environment / Hazardous Material, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Using Technology in Healthcare to Reduce the Total Cost of Risk (A)

By 2015 those 50+ will be over 106 million strong. The demand for geriatricians will outweigh the supply. This presentation will provide an overview of the various types of technology that can be part of a risk management model to assist healthcare in reducing its total cost of risk.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by UL PureSafety and the Healthcare and Risk Management / Insurance Practice Specialties

Speakers:

Lori A. Severson, HEM, ASP, Lockton Companies, LLC, Denver, CO

Track:

Healthcare

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Mobile Applications for the Safety and Health Professional (B-I)

Mobile application devices have a plethora of applications that can be extremely useful to the safety and health professional. These applications include monitoring, communication, and information retrieval. Attendees will learn how to find, set up, and use mobile applications for fundamental hazard evaluation.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Speakers:

Helmut W. Paschold, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CIH, Ohio University, Athens, OH

William Young, Ph.D., Ohio University, Athens, OH

Track:

Health / Industrial Hygiene

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace (I)

This session is designed to show how lighting and visual function can interact in the workplace environment to reduce employee stress and increase production. A discussion will include aspects of workplace visual demands and how visual abilities affect various working situations, including office and industrial settings.

Speakers:

Jeffrey Anshel, O.D., FAAO, Corporate Vision Consulting, Encinitas, CA

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Track:

Ergonomics

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Where to begin with Business Continuity: Applying ASIS/BSI BCM.01:2010 (A)

This session will provide attendees with the elements needed to make a case for business continuity planning and the tools needed to develop the programs.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee and the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

William (Bob) Coffey, CSP, CPEA, WRC Safety and Risk Consulting, Seven Valleys, PA

Track:

Emergency Management / Security

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Producing a Sustainability Report (A)

Your company is being asked to provide voluntary reporting to stakeholders, investors and the supply chain. As SH&E for your firm you’ve stepped up to take on sustainability reporting. This session will provide an understanding of the elements of reporting and how to create a framework for on-going monitoring and will offer you insights to your executive team.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Business of Safety Committee

Speakers:

Mark D. Hansen, P.E., CSP, CPEA, CPE, Natural Gas Partners, Irving, TX

James A. Boretti, CSP, Boretti, Inc., Visalia, CA

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Fay F. Feeney, CSP, ARM, Envision Strategic Group, Hermosa Beach, CA

Track:

Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Why the ANSI Ergonomic Standard A 10.40 Is the Future of All Standards (B-I)

The presenter will share his experience on how he learned to develop meaningful updated standards that represent consensus and serve the purpose of protecting human life.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee

Speakers:

Frank L. Burg, CSP, Accident Prevention Corporation, Woodstock, IL

Track:

Construction / Mining, Ergonomics

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

The Changing Face of the Safety Profession: Moving towards International Standards of Competency for Safety Professionals (I)

This session incorporates a panel presentation and discussion to report on the global efforts to develop a common framework for defining competencies and standards of practice for the safety profession.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Council on Professional Affairs, the Standards Development Committee and the International Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Darryl C. Hill, Ph.D., CSP, ABB, Inc., Southfield, MI

Dennis L. Hudson, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Des Plaines, IL

James D. Smith, M.S., CSP, Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, Boca Raton, FL

Track:

Career / Personal Development, Executive, Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Do You Measure Up? Using Leading Indicators to Improve Safety, Health and More (I)

This session will present case studies showcasing the dramatic results companies can achieve by using leading indicators, and also explore how stronger, data-driven safety and health systems and processes, like those supported and enhanced by technology solutions, can improve overall business performance.

Speakers:

Todd R. Hohn, CSP, PureSafety, Franklin, TN

Track:

Business Skills, Safety Management

Time:

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Special Concurrent Session: The NIOSH “National Assessment of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce”

In this session a representative of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will address Safety 2012 attendees on the demand for occupational safety and health professionals in the future as impacted by demographic and economic factors.  The information is based upon the recent report issued by NIOSH.

Speakers:

Sarah A. Felknor, MS, DrPH, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

Track:

Executive, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Key Issue Roundtable #6: Transportation Insurance

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Transportation Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Matthew Daecher, Daecher Consulting Group, Camp Hill, PA

Brian S. Hammer, Nationwide Agribusiness, Durant, IA

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Spanish Session: Hoist & Crane Safety from Within: How to Prevent a Potentially Disastrous Incident – Sequridad con Gruas y Polipastos desde el Interior de la Empresa: Como Prevenir un Posible Incidente Catastrofico

Lesiones relacionadas con grúas y polipastos (G&P) con frecuencia presentan un importante peligro para operadores y empleados – Accidentes con grúas en la industria general y en la industria de la construcción identificaron un promedio de 71 fatalidades cada año (OSHA). Conoce acerca de una estrategia efectiva diseñada para crear parámetros a partir de las necesidades internas de la compañía (inspección, capacitación, dispositivos de levante, etc.) y apoyada en estándares internacionales. Este estudio de caso (Cummins, Inc) describe la disminución de incidentes con grúas después de un periodo de tiempo.

Speakers:

J. Guillermo Castillo, CSP, MSc, Cummins, Inc., Columbus, IN

Track:

Fundamentals / Spanish

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Expo Education: NFPA 70E Updates and Electrical Safety PPE (I)

Changes made in the NFPA 70E will be discussed in order to explain the impacts they will have on the workforce and workplace. Information will be provided on the specific changes to the standard. Attendees will be able to have their questions on the subject addressed.

Speakers:

John Gingrass, Salisbury by Honeywell, Bolingbrook, IL

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Safety Training Games on a Budget (B-I-A)

With the economic crisis still affecting many budgets, safety training games and activities that are free or inexpensive are much needed. In this hands-on session, attendees will learn why interactive training is important and will participate in various safety training games and activities.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Linda M. Tapp, CSP, ALCM, SafetyFUNdamentals, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Track:

Training / Education

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Fall Protection and Cranes: How to Provide Fall Protection in Industrial Crane Environments (I)

Learn the methods involved in providing fall protection in areas where industrial cranes are also in use and contact/entanglement needs to be avoided. OSHA law will be analyzed and the ANSI Z359.2 Fall Protection Code will be used as a guide for managing these fall protection programs.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee

Speakers:

Arnold Timothy Galpin, P.E., Rigid Lifelines division of SPANCO, Inc., Morgantown, PA

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Making Prevention Through Design Work for You (I)

At the most basic level, business leaders manage budget and risk. One of the best ways to do that is to employ Prevention through Design concepts to your design and construction processes. Using interactive discussion, this presentation will demonstrate the process and related value of employing this safety concept.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Engineering Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Craig J. Galecka, P.E., CSP, LJB, Inc., Okemos, MI

Marjory E. Anderson, CSP, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

STEPS (Strategic Targets for Excellent Performance in Safety) (E)

STEPS™ is a universal process for identifying, prioritizing, and solving safety problems at the organizational, behavioral, conditional, or cultural levels. Using one process for addressing all safety issues eliminates the need for continuously bringing in new consultants, programs, and approaches that create the “flavor of the month” mentality.

Speakers:

Terry L. Mathis, Pro-Act Safety, Inc., The Woodlands, TX

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Executive - Executive level sessions

Identifying Cultural Hazards: Four Clues That You May Be Out Of Balance (A-E)

In this session, you will examine traditional safety systems that degrade trust and credibility, learn the most effective methods to identify latent elements that signal a culture at risk without spending thousands of dollars and hours on a cultural assessment, and take away tools to help minimize these cultural pressures.

Speakers:

Rodney E. Grieve, BRANTA Worldwide, Inc., Sacramento, CA

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions

DOD Utilization of Employee Safety Perception Surveys (A)

This session will review employee safety perception survey methodology, and the DoD’s utilization of perception surveys to evaluate, plan, and monitor safety programs. Specifically, lessons learned from the Navy’s results and utilization of the Safety Barometer survey.

Speakers:

Gary A. Morris, Ph.D., CSP, Murray State University, Department of Occupational Safety & Health, Murray, KY

Jonathan D. Thomas, National Safety Council (NSC), Itasca, IL

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Managing Contractor Safety (I)

One of the big concerns for companies that invest in growth projects is poor contractor safety performance and the resultant liability and bad press that can occur. This case study details how three major companies helped develop contractor safety excellence that delivered historically low injury rates for complex multi-billion dollar, multi-contractor projects.

Speakers:

Charles W. Doane, CSP, Caterpillar Safety Services, Mesa, AZ

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Applications of Cause-Consequence Diagrams in Operational Risk Assessment (I)

This session will address the importance of hazard evaluation and risk assessment in the context of safety and environmental management systems. The use of cause consequence diagrams, including real world examples, to summarize the hazard identification and risk assessment process for a project or facility will be covered.

Speakers:

Yaneira E. Saud, CSP, Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Southwest, Houston, TX

Kumar (Chris) Israni, Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Southwest, Houston, TX

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Risk Management Is More Than Safety: Employment Law for Safety Managers (B)

Effective safety management has always been intertwined with HR issues. Complex legal restrictions require a broad knowledge of risk management, labor, employment and other legal principles. Knowledge of applicable labor and employment laws is critical for the safety/risk professional to contribute to the success of the company.

Speakers:

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Fisher & Phillips LLP, Atlanta, GA

Track:

Executive, Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic

Demystifying GHS: Embracing the Largest HazCom Change in History (I)

There is so much FUD (fear uncertainty and doubt) in the marketplace about what OSHA will require of employers in relation to the phase-in of the long awaited GHS (Global Harmonization System). This presentation will provide mid-level SH&E professionals with timely information and an understanding of GHS.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Speakers:

Richard A. Griffith, CIH, Workplace Safety & Health Company, Inc./ KHA, Online-MSDS, Indianapolis, IN

Track:

Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Are There Challenges With Supplying Standardized PPE Internationally? You Bet! (I)

When companies purchase PPE, they assume that the PPE they purchased will reach the intended population, and that the PPE is safe to use based on the manufacturer’s claims of conformity. These two assumptions may not prove to be correct when working in the international marketplace.

Speakers:

Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr., CSP, Raytheon Technical Services Company, LLC, Dulles, VA

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Track:

International

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Green Beans & Ice Cream: The Recipe For Behavior Change (I)

This presentation explores the dynamics of human behavior and the effective use of recognition in achieving permanent behavior change. Central to the discussion is the impact of a proactive, prevention-oriented safety program that utilizes tangible rewards, identifies desirable actions, behaviors and conditions and eliminates unsafe actions, behaviors and conditions.

Speakers:

Bill Sims, Jr., The Bill Sims Company, Inc., Columbia, SC

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Track:

Human Behavior

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries via Innovative Wellness/First aid Solutions (A)

Safety professionals often contend with musculoskeletal injuries that may become costly, recordable and challenging to manage, and are compounded by an aging workforce. Learn how several major employers have reduced recordable injuries and associated medical expenses by implementing realistic, yet innovative muscle and joint prevention and first aid programs.

Speakers:

Tulio Pena, ART Corporate Solutions, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

Track:

Ergonomics, Health / Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

What if Your Sprinkler System Fails? The Critical Need for Fire Pump Testing (I)

This session will review the procedures of fire pump testing in accordance with NFPA 25 including, weekly and annual testing, the proper use and set up of fire pump test equipment and procedures and safety concerns. Attendees will learn how to evaluate the annual fire pump test results, including graphing and analyzing the pump and electric motor performance.

Speakers:

Thomas W. LaCorte, CFPS, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Washington, NJ

Track:

Fire Protection

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Critical Elements to Manage Environmental Programs as You Transition Into Your Dual Role of Safety and Environmental (B-I)

Transitioning from a full time safety resource to address environmental responsibilities requires you to quickly acquire, organize and act upon information applicable to your facility. This session will provide an environmental management overview, including waste management, air, water, and sustainable programs.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Environmental Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Mary L. Prisby, 3M, Prairie Du Chien, WI

Heather L. Ingraham, CHMM, URS Corporation, Chicago, IL

Track:

Environment / Hazardous Material

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

To Test or not to Test: PCBs in Building Materials (B-I-A-E)

There is currently no requirement to test for PCBs in building materials prior to renovation or demolition. However, if testing does not occur and PCBs are discovered during the project, the project will suffer significant cost and schedule impacts. Being ready with a plan will allow for proper scheduling, budgeting and risk management.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Construction Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Keith Pokorny, EFI Global, Andover, MA

Neil R. Webster, CSP, OHST, Columbia Construction Company, North Reading, MA

Track:

Construction / Mining

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Case Studies on How to be Successful as an Expert Witness (B-I-A-E)

You have been designated as the expert witness in a legal proceeding and you get to work on the case. You get to your first deposition only to find that you weren’t prepared. This session offers case studies and stimulates audience participation to provide you with some expertise and tools to make you successful in the legal arena.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Paul W. Gantt, CSP, REA, Safety Compliance Management, San Ramon, CA

Track:

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Success (and Failure) in the C-Suite (I-A-E)

How can safety professionals navigate the boardroom to promote key safety objectives? This presentation will be case study driven to identify real life conditions and strategies that resulted in executive support and examples of failed attempts to gain the needed support to launch new initiatives.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by UL PureSafety

Speakers:

Christopher P. Iovino, CSP, ARM, Aon, New York, NY

Track:

Business Skills, Executive, Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Key Issue Roundtable #5: Dealing With Conflicting Contract SH&E Requirements

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Military Branch of the International Practice Specialty and the Public Sector Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Pamela K. Wilkinson, Qineteq NA, Stafford, VA

Thomas J. Loughman, CSP, OHST, CHST, URS Corporation, Medford, MA

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Key Issue Roundtable #4: Success in Consulting: From Technical Expert to Business Owner

It’s your chance to SPEAK UP!
Do you have a lesson learned to share with fellow professionals? Are you looking to meet with others with mutual interests? This year’s Key Issue Roundtables will be hosted by the ASSE Practice Specialties in areas of their particular expertise.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by Complete Equity Markets and the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Christopher E. Janson, CSP, CHMM, Haines Janson & Associates, St. Louis, MO

Carol A. Keyes, CHESS, Inc., St. Paul, MN

Track:

Key Issue Roundtables

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Fundamentals of SH&E: Fire Protection 101C

This session provides attendees the basics in fire protection 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 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.

Speakers:

Stephen J. Musur, CSP, CFPS, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Chicago, IL

Track:

Fire Protection, Fundamentals / Spanish

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic

Expo Education: Health Promotion and Risk Factors: Developing a Roadmap for Prevention (I)

75% of health care dollars in the US are spent on patients with one or more chronic, preventable conditions – with obesity leading the way. Higher medical costs suggest that injuries sustained by obese workers are more likely to result in permanent disabilities. This presentation provides employers with prevention strategies.

Speakers:

Peter P. Greaney, M.D., WorkCare, Inc., Anaheim, CA

Track:

Health / Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management / Insurance, Safety Management

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

The CSA 2010: Drivers, Employers and Customers (A-E)

The FMCSA introduced the CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) in 2010, which is an initiative to improve commercial vehicle safety by targeting the safety problems of both motor carriers and their drivers to reduce crashes and fatalities. This session will focus on the first year changes for drivers, employers and customers.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Transportation Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Charles N. Halfen, CNH Safety LLC, Austin, TX

Track:

Transportation

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions

Not Your Ordinary Safety Training – Part 2 (I)

This session is short on PowerPoint slides – long on ideas and takeaways. Come prepared to participate, become engaged and learn a variety of ways to turn that boring safety talk into one that will be the talk of the company. Lots of opportunities for R & D (rip off and duplication). A must see and do event for those interested in improving their safety training.

Speakers:

James "Skipper" Kendrick, CSP, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

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Track:

Training / Education

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Abating Fall Hazards Before They’re Created (I)

Using a case study, this presentation will teach participants how to minimize the risk from fall hazards using a proactive approach. The presentation will showcase how the process of assessing and abating fall hazards during design affected one large project, as well as an organization’s safety culture.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and the Oil & Gas Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Nolan W. Miller, P.E., CSP, LJB, Inc., Lima, OH

Steven W. Gregory, CSP, ASSE Oil & Gas Practice Specialty, Houston, TX

Track:

Safety Management, Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

ANSI Z10 and Advancements in Electrical Safety Management (A)

This session describes significant improvements in electrical safety performance that can be achieved by effectively integrating best practices in electrical safety (including NFPA70E) within the framework of a safety management systems standard such as ANSI Z10.

Speakers:

H. Landis Floyd, II, P.E., CSP, DuPont, Wilmington, DE

Track:

Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

Distracted Driving: A Fresh Perspective (B)

Distracted driving is caused by more than cell phones or texting. Multiple demands pressure us and cause mistakes, which can be tragic when driving. What techniques could we implement to increase awareness behind the wheel? Can we motivate employees to see this as valuable and not just another rule?

Speakers:

Danny W. Smith, SafeStart, Columbiana, AL

Track:

Safety Management, Transportation

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic

Using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to Proactively Identify Causes of Safety (B-I)

RCA is often thought of as a reactive tool to use when something bad happens. However, RCA can also be used to understand the causes of good outcomes. This understanding can be used to nurture the causes of success going forward, demonstrating the proactive ability of RCA.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by SAP America

Speakers:

Brian J. Hughes, Sologic, LLC (formerly Apollo Associated Services), Midland, MI

Track:

Safety Management

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

The Science of Safety Leadership: Building a Sustainable Safety Culture (I)

Organizations use science in most parts of their business, but rarely for improving the human side of safety (with the exception of BBS). This session will uncover how the science of behavior enables leaders and safety professionals to build systems and management practices that create sustainable safety cultures.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by UL PureSafety

Speakers:

Judy L. Agnew, Ph.D., Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), Atlanta, GA

Aubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D., Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), Atlanta, GA

Track:

Executive, Healthcare, Human Behavior, Safety Management

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Six Steps Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: A Successful Journey for the Safety Professional (I)

The safety professional must combine the best attributes of the primary players in the often analyzed “Wizard of OZ” to do their job. The author Frank Baum blends courage, intelligence and passion with leadership into a classic look at a journey to success. This session will apply these lessons from the Wizard of Oz to the efforts of SH&E professionals.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Risk Management / Insurance Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Francis P. Sehn, CSP, ARM, Willis of Pennsylvania, Venetia, PA

Track:

Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Experience Modification Rates: An Accurate Measure of Safety? (B-I-A-E)

Attendees will learn the basics of how Experience Modification Rates are calculated, why some of the information used to calculate the EMR’s is not related to safety, and what they can do to help reduce their company EMR. This is specifically tailored to the safety professional – not the risk manager or insurance buyer.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by ClickSafety

Speakers:

Richard S. Church, CSP, ARM, Aon Construction Services Group, Irvine, CA

Track:

Construction / Mining, Risk Management / Insurance

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Aligning OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) with GHS (B-I-A-E)

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has been revised to incorporate aspects of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, known as GHS. This presentation will address the new standard’s requirements, major changes employers must institute, and provide helpful guidance on labeling chemicals in the workplace.

Speakers:

Maureen Ruskin, U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Washington, DC

Jennifer Lawless, U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Washington, DC

Track:

Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

2012 Briefing: Global Safety and Health (I-A-E)

This high level Briefing provides an overview of the ever changing global legal, regulatory and business trends that are likely to impact the safety profession and safety professional in the US and around the world. This session will further develop your global fluency and strategic business perspective, enabling you to anticipate high level change that may affect the management of workplace safety and health within your organization.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by UL PureSafety and the International Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CMIOSH, Global Solutions, Inc., Mendham, NJ

Track:

Executive, International

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Executive - Executive level sessions, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Managing Rule-Breaking (B-I-A)

Do your employees ever take short cuts? Yes, of course they do. The question is: how pervasive are short-cuts and rule-breaking? There are at least six different categories of rule-breaking, it is critical to understand the “why” behind rule-breaking before you can attempt to make inroads in changing behaviors.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Consultants Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Chris Ross, CSP, OHST, CPLP, The Engagement Effect, Anchorage, AK

Track:

Human Behavior

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Beginner - Two to five years of experience is identified as basic, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Current Issues in Exposure Assessment for Nanoparticles (A)

Assessing nanoparticles exposure throughout the product life cycle is still evolving. Several techniques may be needed to properly assess risk. This presentation will review current guidance for exposure assessment and control for a number of nanomaterials, and will include lessons learned from a case study on carbon nanotube exposure assessment.

Speakers:

John Baker, CIH, ICU Environmental, Health and Safety - A Total Safety Company, Houston, TX

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Track:

Health / Industrial Hygiene

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced

The 4 M’s to Successful and Sustaining Safety and Ergonomics Programs (B-I)

A common challenge facing EHS professionals is how to implement and then sustain an ergonomics program. This session will introduce the 4 M’s that will impact the outcome of the program: Money, Marketing, Mindset and Momentum. Integration and leveraging of the 4 M’s will result in strong and sustainable programs.

Speakers:

Jill L. Kelby, CEA, PT, Kelby Ergo Design, Eden Prairie, MN

Track:

Ergonomics

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Advanced - 10 years plus experience is identified as advanced, Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

TSCA: A Safety Professional’s Comprehensive Overview (I)

This presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of the EPA’s program of general chemical regulation, along with specific programs for PCBs, asbestos, and lead based paint and specifically addresses the current administration’s effort to update and change.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Environmental Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Neil A. Feldscher, J.D., CSP, CIH, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), Corona, NY

Track:

Environment / Hazardous Material, Regulatory Issues / Government / Public Sector

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Measuring Safety and Health Sustainability: The Development of Standardized Global OSH Metrics (I)

This session will introduce participants to the new OSH sustainability reporting metrics, provide a status of OSH indicators in Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 Framework and the international integrated reporting initiative. An analysis of the implications for safety and health professionals and an update on the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability in influencing the sustainability movement will be reviewed.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Council on Professional Affairs

Speakers:

Thomas F. Cecich, CSP, CIH, TFC & Associates, Apex, NC

Dennis Hudson, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Des Plaines, IL

Track:

Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Hazards and Safety Practices During Reinforcing Steel and Post-Tensioning (I)

This presentation will illustrate common hazards and safe practices associated with the fast growing construction market of reinforcing steel and post-tensioning operations. Special video excerpts and job site illustrations will illustrate the safe erection of reinforcing steel columns, reinforcing curtain walls, elevated decks, post-tensioning operations, and other reinforcing assemblies.

Speakers:

Steven L. Rank, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers, Washington, DC

Track:

Construction / Mining, Technical / Engineering / Standards

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Coaching Leadership (I)

In today’s business environment being a coach is not enough and leadership is essential. This session examines the traits needed by managers and team members in order to enhance their ability to execute consistently within their areas of responsibility.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by the Human Resources Branch of the Management Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Julius E. Rhodes, SPHR, mpr group, Chicago, IL

Track:

Career / Personal Development

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate

Demonstrating Safety Performance Through Leading Indicators (I)

Leading indicators are the best metric to use to predict and demonstrate safety performance. This session summarizes the findings of a white paper developed at the conclusion of an ASSE symposium on safety metrics from the Fall of 2011. Case studies and tools for developing leading indicators will be discussed.

Sponsors:

Sponsored by UL PureSafety and the Management Practice Specialty

Speakers:

Jeffery C. Camplin, CSP, CPEA, Camplin Environmental Services, Inc., Rosemont, IL

Track:

Business Skills, Safety Management

Time:

10:30am - 11:45am

Level:

Intermediate - Six to 10 years of experience is identified as intermediate