Be a Part of the 6 th Annual Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference

Be a Part of the 6 th Annual Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Featuring Jordan Barab Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Thursday, October 15, 2009 Busch Student Center Saint Louis University 20 N. Grand St. Louis, MO 63103

2009 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Program 7:15-8:00: Conference Check-in 8:00-9:00 Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Keynote Speaker Jordan Barab Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA 9:00-9:30: Exhibitor Review, Door Prizes 9:30-10:30 Breakout Session I Material Handling in Construction Dick Miller Marcal Rope and Rigging, Inc. One of leading causes of fatalities on construction sites is struck-by injuries. This session will center on how to move materials safely on a jobsite. Machine Guarding David Paul Lighthouse Safety & Training Inc. Prevent amputations and other devastating injuries by learning the latest in machine guarding techniques. Workers Compensation in Missouri & Illinois (Special 2 hour session) Mike Banahan & Robert Hendershot, Evans & Dixon LLC Explore some of latest cases involving workers compensation law, on both sides of the river. Ergonomics & Aging Dr. Jerome Congleton Texas A&M University How should your ergonomics program address the needs of an aging workforce? Find out from an expert! Nanotechnology Awareness Dr. Charles Geraci National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Expand your knowledge of nanotechnology and how it may impact you and your workplace in 2009 and beyond. 10:35-11:35 Breakout Session II: The IH Ingredient in the Green Building Recipe Nate Sanders Air Quality Sciences With green buildings seemingly sprouting everywhere, what are the industrial hygiene issues that need to be addressed? OSHA Standards Review Dorothy Dougherty Director of OSHA Office of Standards and Guidance So what is on the agenda for OSHA over the coming years? This session will address this question and more. Chuck Adkins Forum OSHA Compliance Officers Delve into the world of OSHA Compliance Officers as they discuss interesting industrial hygiene cases. This forum is named in honor of IH pioneer and longtime OSHA Region VII Administrator Chuck Adkins. FAA/DOT Update Lois Umland Messer, Federal Aviation Administration Get up-to-date on the latest FAA/DOT regulations relating to transportation of hazardous materials. EHS Professionalism Chris Patton President, American Society of Safety Engineers What is expected in our roles as environmental, safety, and health professionals? 11:35-12:30 Lunch (Provided) 12:35-1:35 Breakout Session III Nanotechnology Dr. Charles Geraci National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health(3-hour session!) This in-depth session will explore the details of nanotechnology past, present, and future. It includes demonstrations of equipment for measurement of nanoparticle levels. (IH Advanced Level Training Nanotechnology Awareness Required for Certification Maintenance Points ABIH) Focus 4 Hazards in Construction Barry Cole Preferred Safety Products (Special 2-hour session) This special 2-hour session will provide best practices in protecting workers from the leading causes of fatalities in construction. This special session sponsored by the St. Louis chapter of the ASSE.

2009 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Arc Flash Dave Ritter Aschinger Electric Company Arc flash incidents and new standards have been in the spotlight recently. Find out what you need to know to comply with the newly promulgated requirements. ABCs of Medical Issues in the Workplace Drs. Aubuchon, Benz, and Crandall This session will help you identify special medical issues (diabetes, knees, & general trauma) that may be present or occur in your workplace. Learn from the doctors who respond to these issues every day. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Tim Bono AT&T CERT members assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders may not be immediately available to help. Find out how and why you should be involved. Management, Motivation, and Employee Buy-in Mark Riggs University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana How do you get employees to work safely? Explore techniques to achieve compliance with your company s safety and health program. 1:35-2:00 Final Exhibitor Viewing 2:00-3:00 Breakout Session IV Recent Trends in Workplace Injuries and Illness Jacqueline Michael-Midkiff Bureau of Labor Statistics This Regional Economist for BLS will discuss what the data says about injuries and illness in the U.S. The Shocking Truth about AEDs Chip Georges Marelly Products Discover the latest information on these life-saving devices. OSHA s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Panel Discussion Want to hear the true story of VPP? Learn how VPP can be that catalyst to help improve the safety culture within your company. Project Owner Construction Safety Requirements Patrick Wineburner Budrovich Excavating and Contracting Find out what is required from project owners before a contractor brings equipment and craftworkers on the owner s property, and why. Safety & Security/Workplace Violence: Before, During, and After Mike Panneri Schnucks Markets and Sgt Catherine Dennis St. Louis County Police Department Do you know how to prepare and respond to security situations in your workplace? Visit this session and discover what you need to know! 3:05-4:05 Breakout Session V Safe Driving Robert Brown, Safety Council of Greater St. Louis and Frontline Counseling, LLC Motor vehicle accidents remain as the #1 workplace killer. Learn what s new in effective driving training techniques and programs. Business Continuity Fred Klapletzky Marsh USA, Inc. How would your business recover in the event of a disaster? Learn how to become better prepared. Corporate Wellness Nathan Place Excel Sports and Physical Therapy A corporate wellness program can produce dividends for your employees and business and improve your bottom line. Effective Ergonomics Bill Kincaid Lockton Insurance Ergonomics issues continue to be the largest source of workplace injuries. This session will offer practical solutions in addressing potential soft tissue injuries.

2009 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Jordan Barab joined OSHA as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health as well as Acting Assistant Secretary on April 13, 2009. He previously served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA from 1998 to 2001, when he helped the Agency to promulgate the ergonomics workplace safety and health standard that was repealed by Congress in March 2001. For the House Education and Labor Committee, he was Senior Labor Policy Advisor for health and safety from 2007 to April 2009. Mr. Barab worked on workplace safety issues for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board from 2002 to 2007; he was a Health and Safety Specialist for the AFL-CIO from 2001 to 2002; and he directed the safety and health program for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees from 1982 to 1998. He also created and wrote the award-winning weblog, Confined Space, from 2003 to 2007. He holds a master's degree from The Johns Hopkins University and an undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College.

Comments from 2008 Conference: All Presenters were very good, knowledgeable, and helpful. Breakout sessions were very informative and relevant to my field. Good material, good exhibits will be back next year! Lots of take home training material. First time attending conference will return next year. Thought the conference had a lot of good information, and very good flow. Very informative. Very knowledgeable speakers. Will return next year. First time attendee very impressed. Conference has always been a great experience. Great conference! This is my first time attending. See you next year!

Registration Fee: Early Bird On or Before Friday, October 9th, 2009: $130 for Government & National Safety Council Members - $155 for Nonmembers; After October 9th: $225 for All Attendees; Conference Walk-in Registration: $260; - PLEASE PRINT NEATLY Thank You! Name(s) Company 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: Material Handling in Construction Machine Guarding Workers Comp-Mo & Il (2 hrs) Ergo & Aging Nanotechnology Awareness Session II: IH in Green Buildings OSHA Standards Review Workers Comp-Mo & Il (cont d) Chuck Adkins Forum FAA/DOT Update EHS Professionalism Session III: Nanotechnology (3 hrs) Focus 4 Hazards (2 hrs) Arc Flash ABCs of Medical Issues CERT Mgmt, Motivation, & Buy-in Session IV: Nanotechnology (cont d) Focus 4 Hazards (cont d) Trends in Workplace Injuries The Shocking Truth! VPP Panel Project Owner Constr Safety Safety, Security, etc Session V: Nanotechnology (cont d) Safe Driving Business Continuity Corporate Wellness Effective Ergonomics Name on Card Amount $ Check # or Circle One: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Card Number Exp. Date Signature Please fax or send payment to: Safety Council of Greater St. Louis 1015 Locust Street, Suite 902; St. Louis, MO 63101 314-621-9200 or 1 877-237-2338 or FAX 314-621-9204 Do Not E-mail Credit Card Information! Special Professional Development Opportunities! October 14th, 2009 OSHA 10-hour for General Industry - 8 am - 5 pm Cost: $180 per person All mandatory topics covered on Oct 14th, with attendance at Greater St. Louis Safety & Health Conference on Oct 15th fulfilling remainder of requirements. Registrants receive 1.2 total CEUs for 2- day attendance (not in addition to the Conference CEUs). Instructors: A.J. Gajdosik, Amerisure & Chris Merli, Chris Safety & Health Attendee(s): Lift Truck Train-the-Trainer - 9 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $425 NSC Members, $555 Non NSC Members Includes Instructor Kit & DVD, Classroom portion only, no hands-on training. Instructor: Keith Wyatt, Safety Council & US Postal Service Attendee(s): Please add the appropriate charge for your Professional Development Seminar to your registration fee in the box above.

2009 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference Application has been made for 1 CM and 0.6 CEU points. This program has been submitted to HRCI for review. FREE PARKING Compton Garage ONLY! LUNCH INCLUDED! Hotel and travel information may be found at www.stlsafety.org in the Conference section. Students and unemployed safety and health professionals may be able to attend conference at no charge. Please call 314-621-9200 for details. 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) Parking is available at the Olive/Compton Garage in the Northeast section of campus. Take I-64 (Hwy 40) to the Grand Blvd. exit, proceed North, make a right on Olive. Parking garage is located at the Southwest corner of Olive & Compton.

2009 Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference REGISTRATION, SPONSORSHIP, EXHIBITION, OR QUESTIONS? Contact: Safety Council of Greater St. Louis 1015 Locust Street, Suite 902 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-621-9200 314-621-9204 Fax safetycouncil@stlsafety.org www.stlsafety.org Please Join Us for the 6 th Annual Greater St. Louis Safety and Health Conference! Thursday, October 15, 2009 The Premier Safety and Health Event in the Midwest! Ocupational Safety and Health Administration St. Louis Area Office SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY Since 1916 Hosted by: Saint Louis University School of Public Health Safety Council of Greater St. Louis OSHA-St. Louis Area Office Sponsored by: St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers