11th Annual Greater St. Louis Safety & Health Conference The Premier Safety and Health Event in the Midwest! Busch Student Center Saint Louis University Tuesday, October 21, 2014
2014 GREATER ST. LOUIS SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE Page 2 Program Agenda HSE: Your profession - Your BRAND speaks to the critical role HSE professionals can and must play in identifying the contributions they can and do make to all organizational stakeholders and will cover the following areas: The Role of HSE Professionals, The Nature of Change, Personal BRANDING, 3 Key Responsibilities of HSE Practitioners and Required Personal Attributes of HSE Practitioners. 7:15-8:00 am Registration, Check-in 8:00-8:15 Opening Remarks 8:15-9:00 Keynote Julius Rhodes, SPHR Founder and Principal mpr group 9:00-9:30 Exhibitor Viewing 9:30-10:30 Breakout Session I 10:40-11:40 Breakout Session II 11:45-12:30 pm Lunch (provided) 12:30-1:30 Breakout Session III 1:30-2:00 Final Exhibitor Viewing 2:00-3:00 Breakout Session IV 3:10-4:10 Breakout Session V Conference Check-in & Walk-in Registration Begins at 7:15 am at the Lower Level of the Busch Student Center (North End by the Coffee Shop) Earn.5 CEUs!
Page 3 2014 GREATER ST. LOUIS SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE Keynote Session 8:15-9:00 Advancing HSE Professionals in Business Julius Rhodes, SPHR, Principal and Founder, mpr group This session will examine the critical leadership skills HSE professionals must consistently display for them to be seen not just as leaders within their field, but as leaders capable of successfully operating throughout the organization in goal attainment. Breakout Session I 9:30-10:30 Fall Protection Update (2 hour session) Dave Crumbaugh, VP Sales, Standfast USA Focus on comparing technologies for fall protection on various applications on transportation and construction equipment at 4 to 20 elevations. On the Road to Success Ed Lucz, CSP, ARM, CDS, Selective Insurance Company of America Addresses Fleet Management ABCs including selection, qualification, and supervision of drivers and inspection and maintenance of vehicles. Shipyard Work from a Contractor s Perspective Todd Cook, CSP, CET, STS, Corporate Safety Director, Thomas Industrial Coatings Covers multiemployer/trade and facility owner coordination, access challenges, emergency preparedness, and general water safety issues Combustible Dust Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI, Senior Process Safety Specialist, Chilworth Technology Inc. All about combustible dust controls and OSHA s National Emphasis Program Storm Spotter Training (2 hours) Jim Kramper, National Weather Service Become a trained storm spotter and learn about the fascinating world of severe weather in this informative session. Attendance Prizes! Updates from OSHA, FAA, and EPA!
2014 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Page 4 Breakout Session II 10:40-11:40 Fall Protection Update (Part 2) Storm Spotter Training (Part 2) OSHA Update Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, OSHA Ms. Dougherty will explain OSHA s national priorities as well as new standards and strategies to impact worker safety and health. Silica Controls Eric Olson, CSP, Safety Director, Western Construction Group Addresses silica exposures and risks, engineering controls and risk mitigation techniques. We will also discuss OSHA s proposed crystalline silica standard. Practical Business Continuity Yes It Really Does Concern Safety Fred Klapetzky, Principal Consultant/Founder A Going Concern Consulting Business continuity is an important component of risk management and provides a way to continue operations even though we ve had a safety event. The approach and implementation is often complex. This session will change that. Lunch (Provided) 11:45-12:30 Breakout Session III 12:30-1:30 Workers Comp Update Brad Young, Harris, Dowell, Fisher, and Harris, LC Workers compensation statutes and case law are changing all the time. Become up-to-date on what you need to know in this always-popular session. Panel Discussion: What s New in Construction Safety? Bill McDonald, CSP, Area Director, OSHA; Shannon Niles, Safety Director, Paric Constructors; Barry Stelzer, CHST, Safety Director, Carpenters District Council Join the discussion as the panelists explore current safety and health issues in construction. Get valuable insight from OSHA, labor, and contractor perspectives. Kinesthetic Learning Mark Woodard, M.Ed, EMT-B, Missouri Employers Mutual This session introduces participants to a highly-effective four-step training method developed during World War II for hands-on work, use of tools, and equipment. It s perfect for anyone wishing to improve their skills in instruction! Combined Safety & Wellness Programs: Benefits and Guidelines Nicole Thompson, CSP, State of MO This presentation will explain potential reductions in workers compensation costs achieved by incorporating a workplace wellness program into an injury and illness prevention program. OSHA Investigation Joe Dartt, Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Follow the investigation as an OSHA industrial hygienist initiates an inspection, discovers hazards, issues citations and evaluates abatement.
Page 5 2014 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Final Exhibitor Break 1:30-2:00 Breakout Session IV 2:00-3:00 FAQs About Respirators You Were Afraid to Ask Chris Merli, CIH, CSP, CHMM, Executive Director, Safety Council of Greater St. Louis Lynn Lechner, CSP, Sr. SMS Consultant, Selective Insurance This session will address the perplexing questions related to respirator use, selection, wear-time, cleaning, fit testing, and more in a fun game show format.. Computer Work Station Design Rodger Tepe, PhD, Associate Professor, Logan University Millions of people spend millions of hours at computer workstations that are not well designed, resulting in musculoskeletal symptoms like shoulder, elbow, wrist, neck, and low back pain. This session will present an overview of computer workstation standards, musculoskeletal conditions associated with poor workstation posture and design, and data from a study using OSHA checklist scores. What s Up With DOT? Lois Umland-Messer, Special Agent, U.S. Department of Transportation This session will provide an update and information regarding changes to the hazardous material regulations and lithium batteries. SDS Chemistry Frank Phillips, Owner, Phillips Environmental This session will define common SDS terms such as: SG, VP, FP, boiling point, evaporation rate, combustibility, flammability, and many others. Uncovering the Keys to Turning Your Employees Into Safety Advocates Mark Levesque, Vice-President, The Survey Institute Discover a unique methodology for identifying key employee behaviors that can impact the process of promoting and practicing safe work habits, leading to higher employee safety engagement.
Page 6 2014 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Breakout Session V 3:10-4:10 Employee Misconduct and Affirmative Defenses Julie O Keefe, Partner, Armstrong-Teasdale, LLP OSHA cannot issue a citation when certain circumstances are met. Find out if your situation meets the criteria. EPA Update for Region VII David Codaz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency This session will cover the more common environmental laws and any updates occurring this legislative term. Residential Foreman Fall Protection Awareness Training Barry Stelzer, CHST, Safety Director, Carpenter s District Council John Mormann, Southern Illinois Carpenters Training Center This session will cover OSHA s fall protection requirements for wood frame structures with a focus on residential home building. Work procedures and fall protection methods will be discussed for each phase of the building process. Workplace Violence - Developing your Prevention and Response Plan AJ Gajdosik, CSP, ARM-P, Consultant, Nationwide Insurance This information filled session will give you the tools and resources to develop and implement your own workplace violence prevention and response plan. Legalized Marijuana and Your Drug-free Workplace Josh King, President, MoralStone Drug Screening This session will cover drug testing, the difference between DOT and non-dot testing, and various drug testing methods. The pros and cons of each drug testing method will also be discussed. A summary of the must haves in a drug-free workplace program will be covered. Earn.5 CEUs
2014 Conference Registration Fee: Early Bird On or Before Friday, October 10th, 2014: $160 for Government, Safety Council and National Safety Council Members $180 for Nonmembers. After October 10th: $250 for All Attendees Conference Walk-in Registration: $270 PLEASE PRINT NEATLY Thank You! Cancellation Policy: A full refund, less a $30 processing fee per registration, will be granted if notification is received prior to October 14th. All cancellations made after October 14th, are subject to full conference fees. Company Name Name (s) Job Title Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax Special accommodations: Type of Business Cell Phone Email Company Size To ensure space availability: For EACH ATTENDEE please select ONE topic for EACH Session. Session I: Fall Protection (2 hours) On the Road to Success Shipyard Work Combustible Dust Storm Spotter Class Session II: Fall Protection (cont d) OSHA Update Silica Controls Business Continuity Storm Spotter (cont d) Session III: Workers Comp Update What s New in Construction Safety? Kinesthetic Learning Safety & Wellness Programs OSHA Investigation Session IV: FAQs on Respirators Ergonomics FAA/DOT Update SDS Chemistry Uncovering the Keys Session V: Affirmative Defenses EPA Update Foreman s Fall Protection Class Workplace Violence Drug Testing Special Professional Development Opportunities! Monday, October 20th, 2014 Rigging 8 am - 12 pm Cost: $100 per person Rigging: This hands-on session will cover the hazards of rigging, how to use sling charts and control technologies to reduce exposure. Do Not E-mail Credit Card Information! Please fax registration on 314-621-9204 or send payment to: Safety Council of Greater St. Louis 2330 Hampton Ave; St. Louis, MO 63139 314-621-9200 or 1 877-237-2338 Total Amount$ Check # or Mark One: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Card Number Name on Card: Billing Zip Code: Signature Instructor: Dick Miller, CEO, Marcal Rope & Rigging Attendee(s): Self-Audits 1 pm - 5 pm Cost: $100 per person Keys to develop a self-audit program - This fun, interactive session will cover the key components of a self-audit program and the top 3 issues to review in the top 5 cited standards. Many resources will be given including a self-inspection checklist. Instructor: Lynn Lechner, CSP, Sr. SMS Consultant, Selective Insurance AJ Gajdosik, CSP, ARM-P, Consultant, Nationwide Insurance Attendee(s): Security Code Exp. Date
Page 8 2014 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Network! Unemployed members of ASSE or AIHA St. Louis Chapters may attend the conference at no charge. Please call 314-621-9200 for details. A special resume posting area will be available. St. Louis University Busch Student Center 20 North Grand St. Louis, Mo 63104 Parking is available at the Olive Garage in the Northeast section of campus. Take I-64 (Hwy 40) to the Grand Blvd. exit, proceed North, make a right on Olive. From I-44 take Jefferson north to Olive. Turn left (West) on Olive. Parking garage is located at the Southwest Coming from out of town? Visit www.stlsafety.org/conference for Hotel Information & Directions.
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