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8:30 am - 10:00 am Tuesday, May 12
11:45 am- 1:15 pm Wednesday, May 13
10:30am - 11:45 am May 12th
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm May 12th
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm May 12th
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“The Energized Approach for Achieving a Safe, Healthy and Productive Workplace” Sponsored by
Michael Melnik The Energized Approach will improve the success of any program you put in place. It will even help you rejuvenate programs that have had limited success! The Energized Approach will:
In this high energy and fun filled session Michael introduces organizations to the 10 Essential Energy Sources needed to create success with any program. Organizations introduce numerous programs to their employees with great concern over how they will be received. With Michael’s years of experience he has seen the majority of these existing programs fall short of expectations and end up in the program graveyard. Then “new and improved” programs are introduced with the same results. The problem is not with the programs; the problem is the environment into which these programs are introduced and the methods used to develop, implement and support these programs. “The Energized Approach” offers a time tested approach that increases the success of new programs by energizing the work environment with participants who are motivated, receptive and involved. Michael is an occupational therapist with a master's degree in exercise physiology. He contributes regularly to safety publications and speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of creating an energized workplace, safety and injury prevention. The primary focus of his efforts is to work with companies who want to create a safe, healthy and productive workplace, and who want to enjoy the process of making it happen.
One Voice Leadership: The Key to Personal and Organizational Success™
Bruce Wilkinson, CSP The workplace of today is more diverse and multi-generational than ever before. Additionally, where a person is born, who raised them, who didn’t raise them, as well as what they had or didn’t have can make a difference in an adult employee’s thinking and thought processes. This reality can make it difficult to motivate everyone to meet the challenges of today’s corporate, government and educational institution’s mission, vision and core values in order to reach their optimum outcomes? The key to meet this challenge is to create both a culture and matching employee climate that inspires a philosophy of One Voice Leadership so that everyone is educated, motivated and inspired to lead each other in achieving both personal and organizational success. Bruce is a leadership/customer service consultant, professional keynote speaker, workplace trainer, author and implementation specialist who reinforces personalized messages with humor, passion, enthusiasm and authenticity. His mission is to help organization's translate their culture into a workplace climate that inspires excellence. Bruce has degrees in both Safety Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health. Safety Management/Injury Prevention Track S1: Stop Accepting "Good Enough!" Addressing Average Performance Andrea Frederickson, American Institute of Management Council Bluffs, IA Are These Symptoms Familiar? Reluctance to confront employee behavior, Accepting substandard performance, Allowing employee attitude to determine how tasks are assigned, Excusing certain behavior because of the pay scale, A belief that high turnover is just part of doing business or An overall lack of trust and confidence in the skills of others. Before becoming a senior coach and facilitator at AIM, Andrea experienced the business world through a variety of
S7: Warren Distribution Site Tour Crystal Anderson, Warren Distribution Omaha, NE Go behind the scene and see how Warren Distribution is implementing a safe workplace. This tour will be limited to 25 attendees. S13: From Knowing to Doing: Gaining ROI from Your Employee Training Efforts Michael Melnik, The Energized Approach Minneapolis, MN In this session Michael introduces attendees to R.E.P.: “The Rational, Emotional and Physical” Approach to effective training. Unfortunately, it has become abundantly clear that there is a huge difference between what we know and what we do. While information certainly has value, its impact is influenced not only by the value of the content, but also by how the content is developed, delivered, supported and most importantly…received! This approach was developed while working with our Fortune 1000 clients and has become the 2nd most requested presentation. This fun, high energy session changes the attendee’s perspective of training and offers insights and strategies for training that not only influence what participants know, but also what they do.
S19: Redefining Safety Leadership & Accountability: Managing and Motivating Employees to Work Safely Bruce Wilkinson, Workplace Consultants, Inc. Covington, LA Most employees are assured of having a relatively safe place to work due to the regulatory requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the efforts of their employers. Unfortunately, one of the things that government and employers have not been able to regulate successfully is the “human factor” associated with workplace accidents. This will be an enthusiastic, informative and fun-filled presentation and will outline some of the reasons why employees hurt themselves at work. Our presenter will also demonstrate some unique ways of managing and motivating employees to work safely, encourage others to work safely, and to be accountable for complying with policies, rules, procedures and government regulations on a daily basis.
S25: Lean Manufacturing and Safety: 5 S is your Work Station Dr. Michael Riley, University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Lean means speed. Six Sigma means eliminating defects. Lean Six Sigma seeks to make the job easier, safer, and more productive; remove drudgery; remove inconvenience; improve quality; and save time and cost. Aims of Lean Six Sigma include desirable safety and ergonomic efforts. The seminar explains the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma and their potential contributions to safety. The underlying values are the keys to success and are derived from common sense, self-discipline, order and economy.
S31: Culture and Behaviors for Safety Al Roth, Occupational Health & Safety Manager, Newport Corporation Irvine, CA In this session you will review how culture and behaviors influence each other and our organizations. Understand how not only accidents, but the success of our business is affected by these. You will be able to see your organization in a new and positive light and realize that you may already be there, or closer than you think. Al Roth is currently the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for Newport Corporation in Irvine, CA. Al has Over 20 years proven experience in OHS/EHS field within various businesses: manufacturing, engineering, retail, transportation & construction and an extensive background in development and management of proactive accident prevention systems. Al is a recipient of The Circle of Excellence Award – The Toro Company 1996 where his Behavior Based Safety process at The Toro Company, resulted in a 45% reduction in injuries and has a 60% reduction in workplace injuries/costs at Newport locations from 2001 to 2007.
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W2: Workers' Compensation Fraud....It's a CRIME Charles Starr, Nebraska Department of Insurance Workers’ compensation fraud costs tens of billions of dollars a year. Consumers bear the cost of insurance fraud in the form of increased premiums. These costs may very well cause a drain in business profits resulting in job loss. Workers’ compensation fraud can take many forms: bogus claims, premium fraud, and organized criminal activity to name a few. Each type of fraudulent activity has its own unique characteristics and each carries a financial burden to the workers’ compensation system. Combating workers’ compensation fraud can only be accomplished through a combined effort. Education, proper claims handling, and audit procedures, as well as enforcement of appropriate state statutes play a role in decreasing the losses found in workers’ compensation fraud. This presentation will provide a review of the appropriate state statutes that apply to workers’ compensation fraud. Attendees will have the opportunity to review fraud schemes and fraud indicators, which are often involved with the individual schemes. Charles Starr is the Division Chief for the DOI, Insurance Fraud Prevention Division. He has been with the Nebraska Department of Insurance since July 1997. The Fraud Division commenced operations in September of 1995. Prior to joining the Department, he was an investigator with the Technical Investigations Unit of the Lincoln Police Department. During that time he was responsible for case investigations involving fraud and other white-collar crimes. He was also an accident reconstructionist for the police department. One of Chuck’s goals is to develop meaningful partnerships between the Nebraska Department of Insurance, the insurance industry and law enforcement community in order to see that perpetrators of insurance fraud are subjected to criminal prosecution. Chuck is a Certified Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Nebraska and a member of numerous anti-fraud associations. He welcomes your call when you suspect fraudulent insurance activity.
W8: Workplace Safety & Premises Liability- A Review of Recent Nebraska and Iowa Case Law Matt Hammes, Locher, Pavelka, Dostal, Braddy & Hammes, LLC Omaha, NE This seminar will survey Nebraska case law over the past year regarding workplace safety issues, premises liability and construction law, and will provide strategies on meeting employer's duties and responsibilities to their own workers, subcontractors and third parties, ways to prevent workplace incidents and steps that should be taken after an incident. Adoption of policy and procedure manuals; investigating and documenting incident facts; securing witness statements; contacting the insurance company following the incident; and other related insurance issues such as securing "defense & indemnity" and "additional insured" clauses in contracts with other parties will also be reviewed. Matthew D. Hammes is a Member with the law firm of Locher, Pavelka, Dostal, Braddy & Hammes, LLC. His practice concentrates on insurance defense litigation involving both first and third party claims, including premises liability, construction accidents, products liability, wrongful death, personal injury, arson claims, insurance fraud investigations, coverage opinions and declaratory judgments. He practices in state and federal courts in Nebraska and Iowa. In addition to being active in community affairs, Mr. Hammes is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Omaha Bar Association, the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, the Defense Counsel Association of Nebraska, the Iowa Bar Association, the Pottawattamie County Bar Association, the Defense Counsel Association of Iowa and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Hammes holds a B.S. and J.D. degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
W14: Understanding Work Comp Liability Regarding Horse Play, Recreational Activities and Company sponsored Events Paul Larson and Charles Kuper, Larson & Kuper Omaha, NE During this session, the unique liability issues raised by the occurrence of injuries during horse play, recreational activities and company sponsored events will be explored. The definitions of each will be discussed and the guidelines used by the courts to determine when liability arises for injuries occurring as a result of these activities will be covered in depth. The session will conclude with specific advice on what employers can do to minimize their risk of facing liability in these situations. Paul Larson is a partnerwith Larson & Kuper and his practice is dedicated primarily to workers’ compensation and employment litigation with an emphasis on accident prevention and risk management. He is an Omaha native. Paul has been admitted to practice in the state of Nebraska for over 6 years, and was recently admitted to practice in Iowa. He is a member of Nebraskans for Workforce Equity and the Defense Research Institute. He is also a member of the American, Omaha and Nebraska Bar Associations. Charles Kuper is a Nebraska native and recently formed the law firm Larson Kuper with attorney Paul Larson. The firm of Larson Kuper was formed to provide reliable, efficient representation to employers in defense of workers’ compensation claims. The firm focuses on proactive solutions to aid in the managing of risk and to protect an employer’s bottom line. Charles graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2002 and is admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska. He routinely practices in front of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court and he has also represented employers in front of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, federal district court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
W20: Repetitive Injuries?! Reducing The Risk! Roger Kuhfahl, Excel Physical Therapy Omaha, NE This presentation is a must for industries that require hand active and hand intense tasks. The presentation will define the concept of repetitive tasks and address concepts and strategies to identify and reduce the risk of repetitive injuries. We will use actual photos of tasks and discuss the stress/strain associated with these tasks. In addition, this presentation will address the following questions: What makes a task repetitive? How many is too many? What impact does posture have on repetitive injuries? How is force measured when assessing repetitive tasks? Roger Kuphal brings more than 17 years experience in the industrial setting as a Physical Therapist and a Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist. He provides regular on-site services at numerous companies including 3M, Valmont, Lozier’s, OPPD, Kellogg’s and others. He has assisted in developing aggressive preventative programs emphasizing early intervention, job assessments, job modification, Return to Work programs, education & training, ergonomics and pre-shift conditioning. He has implemented Resistance Warm-ups work preparation for more physically demanding jobs. He has worked closely with engineers and safety personnel in developing successful functional ergonomics programs. He has consulted with numerous industries to address specific ergonomic and injury concerns. He holds certifications as an Ergonomics Specialist and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
W26: Medical Cost Containment and Other Hot Button Workers’ Compensation Issues Glen Morton, Worker's Compensation Court - State of Nebraska Lincoln, NE
This session will explore recent efforts to contain medical costs in Nebraska workers’ compensation cases and other policy issues being addressed by the Nebraska Legislature and the Workers’ Compensation Court. The presentation will include a discussion of issues relating to the Diagnostic Related Group inpatient hospital fee schedule established by the Legislature in 2007, and an overview of any important workers’ compensation bills from the current legislative session. Glenn is Administrator of the Nebraska Workers Compensation Court and has served in that capacity since July of 1998. As chief administrative officer for the court he is charged with implementing and enforcing various administrative and regulatory provisions of the Nebraska Workers Compensation Act. He also serves as the court’s liaison to the Nebraska Legislature, and was the court’s general counsel for 10 years prior to becoming court administrator. He is a past president of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC), and is a former board member of the Nebraska Safety Council. He received B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and has prior experience in employment law and occupational safety.
W32: Anatomy of a Claim – Understanding the Pieces for Effective Claims Management Phil Stegmaier, Alegent Health Omaha, NE When a work-related injury / illness (allegedly) occurs, the employer and workers compensation claims staff must work together to obtain a successful outcome. However, employers and managers are frequently confused about workers' compensation and do not know their role in the claims process. This presentation will provide an explanation of the basic anatomy of a claim and how it progresses from reporting to resolution. Within that context, Mr Stegmaier will explain the roles of the employer/manager and what must be done to partner effectively with the claims staff to manage and resolve claims in a cost effective manner. Mr Stegmaier is the Manager for Workers’ Compensation at Alegent Health Systems. He has 10 years of experience managing workers’ compensation for self insured organization and 25 years of service as a certified Occupational Health Nurse. In his current position, he directs services for over 10,000 employees in 106 locations throughout the Omaha metro area and Council Bluffs. As an Occupational Health Nurse, he brings a unique perspective toward the education of managers and their role in workers’ compensation to assist injured employees toward recovery while containing costs.
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Business Continuity / Risk Management Track R3: Benefits of a CERT Program Keith Deiml, Eastern Nebraska CERT Papillion, NE
The CERT program was created by fire departments in southern California to train citizens to survive disasters. The fire departments knew that citizens with CERT training would more likely survive a disastrous event, and if not directly affected have the skills to assist in the response. A byproduct of this type of training is that these citizens/employees would return to their workplace sooner having experienced a lesser impact. If an incident occurred at the workplace, trained employees are better able to assist if they have received this type of training.
Keith Deiml is the Program Manager for Eastern Nebraska Community Emergency Response Team. He provides training to citizens of the eastern portion of Nebraska. He also manages and provides training for the current 900 CERT team members. CERT responded to three natural disasters in Nebraska in 2008 providing almost 2000 hours of coordinated disaster response. Keith taught at the post secondary level for 28 years of which many of those years were in the area of Emergency Management and Response. He is a Certified Emergency Manager by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and member of the Nebraska State Emergency Response Commission. He serves on several Local Emergency Planning Committees, is a Federal Emergency Management Agency Adjunct Faculty, an Emergency Medical Technician B Instructor, and a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Master Instructor.
R9: Slaying the Monsters Through Better Observations: Dangerous States of Mind Kevin Cobb, SafeStart / SafeTrack Belleville,Ontario So, you have identified the Monsters that have been terrorizing your organization. Now what? In this session, you will have the opportunity to take a close look at the benefits of an effective observation process. Not only will safety performance significantly improve both on and off the job, organizations that are successful with effective observations programs see additional benefits, such as improved communication, reduced downtime, reduction of accidental equipment damage…and more. Kevin will walk you through how to slay your monsters through the utilization of an effective observation process.
R15: Your written Business Continuity Plan just burned up with half the factory. Now what? Brian Alexander, Brian The Safety Guy Minneapolis, MN Recovering from a disaster requires implementing your Business Continuity plan. These plans are the framework that will help your organization prepare for, and recover from disruptive events. Key staff members, including Safety, will have important roles to play in the implementation of these plans. Unlike your normal day-to-day operations, after a disaster Safety will be challenged with new hazards and work conditions that can change by the hour. Understand the role Safety plays during business recovery and prepare in advance for the variety of challenges that you face. Brian Alexander is a bit different than most other workplace safety professionals that you may have met. With over 20 years of experience as an industrial hygienists as well as a comedy magician, he combines skills from both to promote the ‘Safety First’ message. Brian’s presentations often use a skillful blend of magic and humor to illustrate some of the key contributors that are an essential part of building a solid foundation in safety. During his memorable and interactive presentations, you will develop a completely new perspective on the importance of safety, both at home and at work.
R21: Building organizational capability to protect your stakeholders against infectious disease threats. Matt Conlon, SAFTPAK Little Falls, New Jersey A review of typical barriers to building organizational resilience against infectious disease and biological threats and critical elements required to ensuring preparedness and response capabilities to these threats.
R27: "We Gotta Get Out of this Place"! OSHA's requirements for Exit Routes. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes Doug Fletcher, OSHA Omaha, NE Doug will discuss OSHA's basic requirements for exit routes, including design and construction requirements and the maintenance and operational features of exit routes. He will also briefly discuss the NFPA 101 - Life Safety Codes and OSHA's utilization of these codes. R33: Protecting Our Young Workers – Youth Injury Statistics and Child Labor Laws Bill Hetzler, Nebraska Workforce Development, DOL Omaha, NE In this session, we will review injuries and fatalities to minors. The State and Federal Child Labor laws will also be addressed covering the hours that minors can work and the age appropriate jobs for youth under age 18. Several case studies of injuries of youth will be included as well as suggestions to prevent injuries to youth and how to ensure compliance with all Child Labor Laws. Bill has been with the Nebraska Department of Labor since 1994. As Executive Director of Safety, he is responsible for the Elevator/Amusement Ride Inspection program, the Boiler Inspection Program and the OSHA Voluntary Consultation Program. Before this, he spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in March 1994. Fourteen of those years were spent in the safety field, with his final assignment at Strategic Air Command (SAC) Headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, as Chief of the Weapons Safety Division. Bill is active on several Boards of Directors, including the National Safety Council, Omaha Chapter; National Safety Council, Nebraska Chapter; and SAC Federal Credit Union. He is also an active musician, playing trumpet and piano at church and with some local bands. Bill received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Florida in 1973 and his Master’s Degree in Human Relations from Louisiana Tech in 1983. Bill and his wife Sandy have two sons and live in Papillion, Nebraska.
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Challenges in the Workplace Track C4: Why would I want to be a VPP Star Facility? Monty Gartin, Cargill, Inc. Blair, NE What does it really take to be in VPP and a Model of Excellence in Occupational health and safety. Why would want to invite Osha to open every closet door you have been try to keep closed. What are the requirements who are the key players at you site to succeed at a VPP Star Facility. In this session you will find what it takes to be a VPP Star Facility and learn what Cargill Inc. has done to to achieve this prestigious recognition.
C10: The Multi-Cultural Workforce - Challenges and Opportunities Brian Alexander, Brian The Safety Guy Minneapolis, MN Cultural diversity in U.S. work places is hardly a new concept. Be prepared to recognize and shape the inevitable change which occurs when minority populations grow and assimilate into your community. Significant, long standing social factors have shaped the work culture of the people within your organization. So what happens when a new culture begins to become a predominant reflection of the workers within your organization? As people from new cultural and ethnic backgrounds settle into your community and enter the workforce, reactions of the presiding population will tend to confirm or contradict any stereotypical perceptions they may have. What happens, for example, when a growing majority of your work force is celebrating a religious holiday other than what your scheduling needs are accustomed too? Or, how do you accommodate firmly held beliefs regarding a particular clothing style. Recognizing that change is occurring and getting in front of the issues can put your business in a competitive advantage.
Brian Alexander is a bit different than most other workplace safety professionals that you may have met. With over 20 years of experience as an industrial hygienists as well as a comedy magician, he combines skills from both to promote the ‘Safety First’ message. Brian’s presentations often use a skillful blend of magic and humor to illustrate some of the key contributors that are an essential part of building a solid foundation in safety. During his memorable and interactive presentations, you will develop a completely new perspective on the importance of safety, both at home and at work.
C16: Wellness Ideas - 7 Steps to a Well Workplace Program Howie Halperin and Becky Vinton Dorn, Wellness Council of the Midlands Omaha, NE During this session, participants learn to apply the concepts of setting up a successful wellness program at the workplace. An overview of the Well Workplace Process will be presented which includes the seven benchmarks that have helped companies in Omaha an across the country build results-oriented wellness programs. Education has always played an integral role in Howie Halperin’s life. As the Executive Director of the Wellness Council of the Midlands in Omaha, he has spent the past 14 years educating employees at some of Nebraska’s leading companies about the importance of living healthy lifestyles. Presenting both locally and nationally, Howie has used his platform to teach business professionals how to effectively implement comprehensive wellness programs for their employees at the workplace. His innovative work and leadership helped Omaha become only the second city in the United States to be named a “Well City USA” in 1996, indicating a high percentage of the city’s workforce is actively engaged in a well workplace program. He and his wife Carol have three sons: Andy, Adam and Tim. Rebecca Vinton Dorn has been the Associate Director of the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) since 1996. Her background includes a B.A. in English from the University of South Dakota and a Master's Degree in Health Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In addition to her position at WELCOM, she serves as Program Advisor to the Well Workplace Nebraska Program; a statewide worksite wellness initiative. Becky and her husband Jerry reside in Omaha and have two children, Austin and Elyse.
C22: Selling Safety To Your Internal Customers: A Marketing Outline for Safety Professionals Al Roth,Director – Environmental, Health and Safety , Newport Corporation Irvine, CA All of us as safety and business professionals, have found the need either occasionally or frequently to gather support to a major project or task. We find ourselves in these situations, acting as “salespeople” presenting our “product/service” of safety to customers in the organizations that we work. Our responsibility is to determine the needs of these customers and how we can provide support for them to achieve their desired success. To meet those needs and goals, large or small, some level of a systematic plan should be used. The plan and we as the leader of the effort to develop, implement and sustain it should be flexible. This is so our efforts can survive all of the possible changes, whether desired or not, that are always part of the process. Al Roth is currently the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for Newport Corporation in Irvine, CA. Al has Over 20 years proven experience in OHS/EHS field within various businesses: manufacturing, engineering, retail, transportation & construction and an extensive background in development and management of proactive accident prevention systems. Al is a recipient of The Circle of Excellence Award – The Toro Company 1996 where his Behavior Based Safety process at The Toro Company, resulted in a 45% reduction in injuries and has a 60% reduction in workplace injuries/costs at Newport locations from 2001 to 2007.
C28: The ADA and FMLA....New, but Improved? Arlene King, Concentra Health Services Addison, TX Starting Jan. 1, 2009, the ADA and FMLA have been amended and include many different employer requirements. Employers must understand these new changes, revise their policies, and institute additional procedures. In this presentation, we will review the changes and outline easy to implement steps for compliance. Arlene G. King is currently AVP of Business Development for Concentra. She has over 20 years of occupational health care and regulatory compliance experience She consults and speaks nationally with employers on regulatory compliance issues including the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), FMLA, DOT, HIPAA and OSHA. Arlene's past experience as a Safety Director, Human Resource Compliance Director, and Operations Director for over 100 on-site medical programs has led to her practical experience on these topics. Arlene graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology (study of the movement of the body); she has over 200 hours training in industrial ergonomics, has evaluated over 2500 work place jobs, is a member of SHRM, is an OSHA 30 Instructor, and she is an avid “reg” reader.
C34: Conflict Resolution Tom Freeman, White, Wulff & Jorgensen Omaha, NE This seminar will provide an overview on interest-based negotiating and the different ways to approach a negotiation to get the best deal. It will explore how to address conflict constructively and the range of conflict resolution tools that are available, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, etc. It will also address the value of setting up a conflict resolution system within an organization, and how to go about doing so. Thomas J. Freeman is an attorney with White, Wulff & Jorgensen in Omaha, NE. He is a graduate of Creighton University School of Law. He has also completed a Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University, with a concentration on Organizational and Transactional conflicts. Tom helped to design and implement eBay’s Community Court system, a user-based jury system for eBay members to resolve disputes about online transactions. He is currently finishing work on a Master of Business Administration, also at Creighton University. Tom’s main areas of legal practice include workers’ compensation, personal injury, and employment law, with mediation services available in those areas.
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SP5: Quit Feeding the Monsters; New Techniques to create a Positive Safety Culture Kevin Cobb, SafeStart / SafeTrack Belleville,Ontario Can you identify the monsters that are terrorizing your organization? What beasts are holding back not only your safety, but production and quality performance as well? Kevin has implemented Advanced Safety Awareness programs for a variety of industries, including oil
SP11: Resolutionary Process for Safety Professionals Jay Rohman, Encouraging Safety Troy, MO The word discipline has a negative connotation. When an employee is to be disciplined it brings up memories of childhood when they were punished. Because of this negative feeling the employee tends to shut down, become resentful, and gains very little benefit from the process. The true purpose of a process should be to change behavior rather than to punish. Why not invite the employee to be part of the solution process? Change the language. Move into a Resolutionary Process™ and discover the benefits of a team approach effort of changing behavior. SP17: Safety Leadership - The Roles, Criteria and Characteristics for Safety Leadership Barry Ball, Kellogg's Company Omaha, NE What is Safety Leadership?In this session you be able to develop and enhance your individual leadership skills, with the end goal being to use those skills to improve the overall safety performance and culture within our organizations. Learn the characteristics of Good Safety Leadership and the Role of the Leader in Driving Safety Performance Improvement. Barry has almost thirteen years experience as a safety professional. He began his safety career in 1995 as a Safety Manager at L&H Packing Company-Surelean Meats in San Antonio, Texas. After six years in the meat packing industry he moved his family to the Omaha area in 2001 and immediately returned to school. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Bellevue University in 2003. Barry also attended San Antonio College where he was certified as an Industrial Safety Officer and Industrial Hygiene Officer. While attending school, he was hired by ConAgra Foods to manage the safety and health programs for several grain processing mills in the Midwest. In 2007 he accepted his present position as Safety Manager at the Kellogg's cereal plant here in Omaha.
SP23: What Went Wrong? - Reactions to accidents and fatalities and proactive solutions Darwin Craig , OSHA Omaha, NE This seminar will discuss outcomes of accidents/fatalities focusing on training and documented procedures. How did the incident modify or change the safety culture at the facility. How were company procedures/training modified? Emotional impact on family, friends, co-workers, company, etc. Positive outcomes from a negative situation. Darwin Craig is a graduate of Peru State College with a degree in Biological Science. Darwin served in the U.S. Military during Desert Shield/Storm as a Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. Prior to and after military service Darwin worked for a railroad construction and repair company out of Dodge City, Kansas. Darwin has been a Federal OSHA employee going on 19 years. Darwin spent 16 years as a Compliance Safety and Health Officer, (CSHO), conducting OSHA inspections in a variety of industries and on construction sites. For about the past 3 years Darwin has been in the position of Assistant Area Director/Team Leader for the Omaha Area OSHA Office.
SP29: Developing an Encouraging and Empowering Leadership - Lead, Follow then get out of the Way! Timm Johnson, American Institite of Management Council Bluffs, IA Studies demonstrate the strong link between inspiring leadership and a safe workplace. In this one-hour program you will discuss and discover ways to motivate employees to act safe without the traditional, heavy-handed tactics or incentive/reward process. You just have to create the environment.
SP35: Safe Travel Strategies - "Brave new world of travel" - Preventing crime on the road - local and overnight Bill Mulherin, National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter Omaha, NE You know you are responsible for your employee’s safety at work. But many employers forget that this responsibility extends to when employees are representing you on the road as well. Whether the trip is across town or across the nation, there are steps you can take to keep employees safe and free from crime. This engaging seminar explores how to train your employees to be safe and crime free while away from home or the office. You’ll take back tips you can easily implement to prevent crimes against your employees. Bill Mulherin is vice president of Occupational Safety & Health & Court Services programs. He has been with the Council for nine years. Prior to joining the Council, Bill was a sole practitioner engaged in the general practice of law. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska and a Bachelor degree from Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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RE6: DOT for the Employer: Your Company and the Federal Regulations Gary Bergmeier, Investigator, State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Lincoln, NE This course is designed to educate companies on how to maintain compliance with the federal regulations. Guidance will be given on the specific requirements as compared to your individual company whether being Interstate, Intrastate, CDL or non CDL. Management, bookkeeping, maintenance and driver personnel each have a key roll in staying in compliance with the federal regulations and will all benefit from attending this program. The areas targeted are: Parts 40 and 382 – Alcohol and Drug testing, Part 383 – CDL Requirements, Part 385 – Safety Fitness Procedures, Part 387 – Financial Responsibility, Part 390 – FMCSR; General, Part 391 – Driver Qualifications, Part 392 – Local Laws, Part 393 – Parts and Accessories, Part 395 – Hours of Service, Part 396 – Repair and Maintenance, Part 397 – Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
This session will be presented by Investigator Gary Bergmeier, Nebraska State Patrol, Carrier Enforcement Division. Gary has sixteen years in Law Enforcement, Certified in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Hazardous Materials, Safety Audit and Compliance Review.
RE12: Safety for Maintenance - Lock Out/Tag Out: Machine Guarding and 70E Dave Stolp, National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter Omaha, NE
Industry and OSHA have long recognized that there are two major hazards present, the daily maintenance of buildings and equipment. These are electrocution and crushed by machinery. This discussion will focus on these hazards and injury prevention. NFPA 70E will also be addressed. RE18: Machine Guarding - The John Fisher Story Monty Gartin, Cargill, Inc. Blair, NE The Machine Guarding standard 1910.212 is short and simple... but what does it really mean to you? On a warm July day an employee working alone found his life forever changed when he failed to recognize a packaging conveyor was not his friend... Was it lack of Machine Guarding, was it a Lock Out /Tag Out issue, was it a lifetime of unsafe behaviors, or was it his intense desire to deliver to his customer... you decide... The John Fisher story as told from a Safety Manager who looks at Machine guarding, LOTO and Behavior based safety in a whole new light.
RE24: Safety at Heights Steve Eaton, MSA Chicago, IL In this informative session you will receive an overview of a personal fall arrest system, learn the physical effects of suspension, how to conduct a proper harness inspection, learn the appropriate harness use for a job and the lanyard components. Steve will also teach you about fall arrest physics and how to calculate total fall distance, anchorage options, post fall arrest suspension and ideas on rescue. Steve Eaton is an MSA Construction Products Sales Manager based in Chicago, Illinois. Steve has been involved with safety equipment for 30 years and has represented a fall protection manufacturer for the past 15 years. Much of Mr. Eaton’s time is spent helping safety professionals implement and improve Safety at Heights programs.
RE30: White Collar Safety: What Do We Cover - Computer Posture, Emergency Preparedness, Space Heater Policy and Falls Dave Stolp, National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter Omaha, NE
“NO REAL HAZARDS EXIST FOR WHITE COLLAR WORKERS”. RIGHT? This presentation will focus on what hazards do exist for white collar workers and a detailed discussion on prevention.
RE36: Does "Annually" Really Mean "Every Year"? OSHA Training Requirements and Expectations Doug Fletcher, OSHA OSHA standards outline various requirements for training frequency such as initial, periodic, annual, and others. Current OSHA policies also require that training be delivered in a language and at a level that the student(s) can understand. We will discuss a number of OSHA training requirements, as well as the verification of training effectiveness. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of OSHA's expectations for employee training. Doug has been at the OSHA – Omaha Area Office for 12 years and is currently serves as Compliance Assistance Specialist for Nebraska. Responsible for voluntary compliance programs; partnerships, alliances, outreach, and VPP. Previously, worked as Compliance Officer – Industrial Hygienist. Doug has received his M.S. in Molecular Genetics from The Ohio State University and his B.S. in Microbiology from Tulsa University.
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May 12-13, 2009 • Qwest Center, Omaha Nebraska |
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