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Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH) (Room 121)

27 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This newly revised seminar helps safety professionals understand the concepts of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control as they relate t... More...

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Examination Preparation Workshop (Room 122)

27 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Michael Weigand
Complete this intense workshop and you’ll be prepared for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ Fundamentals Examination. Lectur... More...

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Preparation Workshop (Room 123)

27 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): C. David Langlois
Earn your CSP, and you’ll be recognized as a safety expert. We’ll help you prepare to succeed with our three-day seminar consisting of ... More...

Leadership Keynote: The Seven Most Dangerous Ideas in Safety (Sagamore Ballroom)

27 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Corrie Pitzer ; Jack Jackson
Never in our history have our workplaces been so safe and our workers so well protected. Yet in recent years, something strange started to ... More...

Occupational Injuries From Falls and the Way: An Air Force Perspective (Room 235)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Barry Noll ; Jakob Kurtz
The U.S. Air Force is not immune to workplace falls, which remain one of the leading causes of injuries to Air Force personnel. In this session, we... More...

The New Face of HazCom: SDS and Label Compliance in the Post-GHS Deadline Era (Room 236)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Ambrie Cwik ; Brad Harbaugh ; Lynne Stebbins RN, DAV
GHS is in full effect for the millions of companies covered by OSHA’s HazCom Standard, but what exactly does it mean for Safety Data Sheets a... More...

Put Your Safety On (Room 237)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jerry Bach ; Mike Schlappi
At the age of 14, Mike was shot in the chest at point-blank range – leaving him paralyzed over two-thirds of his body. In this session, this ... More...

A System for Safety and Health Management of Contracted Employees (Room 238)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jessie Bedard ; Ron Burton MS, CSP
A contracted workforce is one means by which companies fulfill resource needs within a lower cost resource structure. This session will address the... More...

Workplace Violence: What Really Happens? (Room 239)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lev Pobirsky ; Troy Bonar MST
What really happens during an act of workplace violence? Drawing on his experience during multiple combat tours as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer,... More...

Occupational Health Hazards – Are You at Risk? (Room 240)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Brendan Moriarty
Occupational health hazards may be lurking within your plant, warehouse or office. These hazards may not present themselves until a worker has a re... More...

Reduce Paperwork With Electronic Observations, Training Files and Equipment Inspections (Room 241)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Dora Kouzios ; Jason Bird
As safety professionals, one of the common problems we face is the amount of time spent behind a desk filing paperwork, filling out assessments and... More...

Certification Exams: Study Tools and Techniques (Room 242)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Daniel Snyder ; Joseph Mokrisky
Professional credentialing and continuous professional development are critical tools for a successful career as an environmental, health and safet... More...

Situational Leadership and the Safety Leader (Room 243)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Carolyn Guglielmo M.S., RYT ; Rodney Grieve
Do you struggle to get your employees to identify potential safety issues and your leaders to take responsibility for safety results? To produce ou... More...

The Buried Truth Uncovered "REPEAT SESSION" (Room 231)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Diane Malachowski ; Eric Giguere
Eric Giguere, a 39-year-old former construction worker, shares his story of how he was buried alive while working in a trench. Eric explains the ci... More...

Overhead Crane Rigging vs. Cargo Securement Rigging: Do you know the difference? (Room 232)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Charles Stebbins III ; Rob Siemens
This course is designed to educate participants on the proper use of rigging equipment for Overhead Cranes and Cargo Securement, underlining the im... More...

Best Practices for Confined Space Entry: New NFPA 350 Guide (Room 233)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Kenneth Schriner ; Susan Bershad
OSHA 1910.146, ASSE Z117.1 and 1926 Subpart AA provide minimum performance-based requirements for entering confined spaces. Performance-based stand... More...

Managing Your Ergonomics Program: 5 Mistakes to Avoid "JSE" (Room 234)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Kent Hatcher ; Shannon Couch
The long-term success of a company’s ergonomics program is dependent on a strong foundation established by leadership. Too often, ergonomics ... More...

Emerging Trends Driving the Future of FR and AR Clothing Programs: The Evolution of FRC (Room Expo Floor #5256)

27 Sep 17
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Matt Gaolunis ; Scott Margolin
Flame-resistant clothing has experienced two major evolutionary movements. Now, several emerging trends are driving the third great evolution &ndas... More...

The Roadway as an Extension of the Workplace: Reducing Risk and Saving Money (Room 232)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lisa Robinson ; Troy Bonar MST
Transportation is one of the most important parts of an employer’s safety program, yet it often is the most overlooked. Motor vehicle crashes... More...

Opportunities in Worker Well-Being: A New Framework

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chia Chang MPH, MBA
Changes in employment patterns and new technologies are among the challenges facing occupational safety and health professionals. A holistic approa... More...

Commitment Based Safety: The Only Way to Obtain and Sustain Zero Injuries (Room 234)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Biagi Borrero ; Bob Veazie
Commitment Based Safety is the newest and most powerful means to obtain and sustain zero injuries. In this high-energy and thought-provoking presen... More...

Making the Right Choices: What’s in Your “Treasure Chest”? (Room 235)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Jewell ; Terry Hughes
Everyone has a “treasure chest” of things they value in life. This session will encourage you to look into your personal treasure chest... More...

More Than Just Compliance: Care and Maintenance of FR/AR Clothing (Room 236)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Derek Sang ; Jeannine Kreller
Training on flame-resistant/arc-rated clothing is required by OSHA, yet a lot of misleading, inaccurate and incorrect information exists regarding ... More...

Implementation of the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) Framework (Room 237)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Edward J. Best Jr ; Jill Shugart
This session will describe the three phases of the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) framework and how it can be imple... More...

Implementing NFPA 70E for Electrical Safety (Room 238)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jay Smith ; Twana McFann
This session will provide a practical solution for how to implement NFPA 70E at your organization. Whether you’ve already taken steps or are ... More...

A Case Study in Stand-Capable Desk Use: Problems and Solutions "HOT" (Room 239)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jerome Congleton PhD, CPE, PE ; Warren Brown
Workers spend more time seated on the job than in times past. Research has shown this sedentary behavior contributes to unfavorable health conditio... More...

Risk Management: Faster, Funnier and Nothing to Fear (Room 240)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Sperry ; Leonard Jones
Risk management doesn’t have to be mystifying or painful. In this high-energy and humorous session, we’ll explore how the U.S. Air Forc... More...

Safety Happens If You Make It Happen! (Room 241)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Michael Lammey ; Michael Wahl
Safety is in the hands of each individual, and OSHA’s minimum standards should not be the bar to reach but rather the base from which organiz... More...

Navigating OSHA Recordability (Room 242)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Eric Harbin ; Thomas Hysler
Interpreting and classifying work-related injuries is crucial. Safety records are often tied directly to recordability, and employers must understa... More...

Why Safety Training Efforts Fail … and What to Do About It (Room 233)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Cassandra Dillon ; Laurence Pearlman
This session will explore ways to improve safety training, as well as best practices in delivering safety training and sustaining desired behaviors... More...

Safe 4 the Right Reasons "REPEAT SESSION" (Room 231)

27 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dale Lesinski ; Joseph Mokrisky
A basic understanding of human behavior and why we do the things we do is the foundation of how to motivate employees to avoid accidents and value ... More...