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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Opening Session - Sponsored Methodist Health System
David Sarkus, MS, CSP David reveals The 7C's that any leader can use to help employees achieve their very best. These 7 principles will help your organization move together in the same direction through a common vision for world-class safety performance! Thursday, May 15, 2008 Awards Luncheon - Sponsored by Cargill and Werner Enterprises
Mercedes Ramirez Johnson Don't Count on Second Chances Mercedes is one of only four survivors of American Airlines Flight 965, which crashed into the Andes Mountains near Cali, Colombia in December 1995. Her recovery against the odds and her passionate presentation of perseverance and courage has inspired thousands to be mindful of safety at all times and value the second chances we receive each day.
Safety Management/Injury Prevention Business Continuity / Risk Management Regulatory / Environmental Concerns Click here to download conference registration form
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Safety Management/Injury Prevention Track S1: Safety Leadership: Valuing People, Creating Results Jeff Anderson, Kaye Delange, Cargill, Inc. Eddyville, IA Transform your personal leadership and lift the lid on your effectiveness! In this session, you will learn how to change behaviors through positive reinforcement, receive a "how to" guide to developing safety teams, find "vital" behaviors for transforming teams and create the results you desire! Participants will walk away with tools to use in the workplace.
Jeff Anderson has been working for Cargill for 23 years at the Eddyville, Iowa and Blair, Nebraska Corn Milling facilities. In 1995, having moved to Blair, NE for the new Cargill plant start-up, a contractor had fallen to his death the year before, and a contractor safety program was put in place. Jeff was asked to manage this program in 1996, launching his career in safety. Jeff has more than ten years experience in the safety field. Kaye DeLange is an operations superintendent at Cargill in Eddyville, Iowa. She holds a master’s degree in Food Science from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the University of Northern Iowa. Her 17 years of manufacturing experience at the Eddyville site has included roles in Quality Assurance, R&D, EHS and Operations. She has been working intently for the past 12 months to apply performance management concepts toward building an enthusiastic safety team and establishing a zero injury culture. She will share elements of that journey and the measurable performance results achieved from applying tools learned from Jeff Anderson. S7: Lozier Corporation SIte Tour Kerry Schaffer, Lozier Corporation, Omaha, NE Go behind the scene and see how Lozier Corporation is implementing a safe workplace. Lozier Corporation has been a VPP site for over 20 years! Lozier began manufacturing store fixtures in 1956 and throughout their history, Lozier has been a key supplier and developmental partner in new and emerging retail markets such as discounting, catalog showrooms, automotive, office, computer, pet and sporting goods superstores, super centers, and chain drug.
S13: Developing Safety Cultures that Play to Win David Lynn, Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC What separates the good from the great in safety? Conscientious leaders across the industry struggle with this question because they have a sincere desire to send people home alive and well. To help you achieve this goal, this session describes how leaders have to consider the factors that drive a high performance safety culture. This seminar requires you to think beyond rules and regulations and discover what lies beneath the surface of successful safety cultures. Ask yourself: Do you play to win?
David Lynn is senior programs manager in corporate health, safety and environmental at the Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC. S19: Safety: Getting Employees Involved Brian Alexander - Brian The Safety Guy, Minneapolis, MN If you want to get employees involved in safety, you can start by looking at it from their perspective. How an employee perceives their relationship with their work environment, co-workers and management will all be determining factors on their level of involvement with safety. The root of employee involvement can often be based in their question of ‘what’s in it for me?’ Learn how to help employees see safety from an ‘outcome’ basis. 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.
S25: Inspecting for Hazards: Finding OSHA Violations for Fun & Profit Dave Stolp, National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter In this session you will learn the benefits of having a safety Inspection. You will walk away with the knowledge of knowing what to identify and what to observe during a safety inspection and the guidelines that go along with an inspection. Bonus Session: OSHA Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in General Industry and Construction Dave Stolp is a Senior Consultant and instructor with the National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter. He has more than 25 years experience in occupational safety and health in both the private and public sector. This experience includes safety compliance inspections, accident investigation, workers compensation management, OSHA standards and DOT- Transportation of Hazardous Materials He is a certified OSHA outreach instructor in both general industry and construction regulations. S31: Implementing Effective Safety Training Programs and Techniques Steve Scheffert, NatureWorks, LLC, Blair, NE In this session, you will learn how a medium size industrial facility implemented and now manages orientation training of new employees and refresher training of existing employees. Also reviewed, will be the OSHA requirements of employee training and how jobs/tasks are matched to the training needs. You will learn the differences between classroom and module type training and review the pros and cons of each. Discover what employees need to know to prevent injuries and understand the need for repetitive VS one-time training. A comparison of electronic versus hard copy systems management will be presented. Also discussed will be how to make training sessions exciting and effective.
Steve Scheffert is the Operating Discipline Coordinator and Training Coordinator at NatureWorks, LLC, in Blair, NE. He has worked as an Operating Technician and trainer through a plant shutdown in 1996, on the PLA Biodegradation team and through the plant restart in 1997. In 1999, Steve managed the PLA Semi-Works Operating Discipline and Process Training program in Savage, MN. In 2001, he transferred to the Blair, NE facility where he became the Operating Discipline Coordinator and Training Coordinator in 2003. |
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W2: The Triangle of Success: Communication between Employer, Employee and Adjuster Paul Larson, Berens & Tate, Omaha, NE This presentation will focus on the relationship between the employer, claims adjuster and attorney when handling a workers' compensation claim or lawsuit. We will discuss the primary duties and responsibilities of each party at the various stages of a workers' compensation file beginning with the internal policies and procedures of the employer and proceeding through the investigation, determination of compensability, and resolution of the claim. As part of the presentation, we will also discuss various strategies that may help improve the level of communication and satisfaction between the parties with the overall goal of developing a cohesive defense triangle against workers' compensation fraud. Paul Larson is an associate attorney with Berens & Tate 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.
W8: Work Comp: Claim Management Techniques Part II Karen Stricklett, Stricklett & Associates, Omaha, NE This presentation will review recent changes in the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Nebraska Workers' Compensation cases. The presenter will also provide a step by step approach to assessing loss of earning capacity that will include a discussion of common "pitfalls". There will also be ample time for questions and an interactive discussion of areas of concern. Karen Stricklett has worked in the field of vocational rehabilitation since 1979. She has been President of Stricklett and Associates, Inc. since 1981. Currently, Ms. Stricklett supervises a staff that consists of 8 Vocational Consultants and 2 Medical Case Managers. Ms. Stricklett also manages her own caseload that consists of a variety of cases. Ms. Stricklett’s areas of focus include assessing earning capacity and employability issues in workers’ compensation, divorce, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful termination, social security disability and long-term disability cases. Ms. Stricklett holds a Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Case Manager and Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts. She is also certified by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Job Placement Specialist. W14: Return to Work: Best Practices and Effective Policies Stephanie Marcy, Boystown National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE Connie Telfeyan, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE Megan Berry Barlow, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Omaha, NE In this panel presentation, you will learn how three different organizations conduct their return to work programs, what best practices work for them and how effective their policies are in their experience.
Stephanie Marcy has been an employee of Boys Town National Research Hospital for over three years now, and is the Director of Employee Health, Infection Control and Patient Safety. For the past seven years, Stephanie has been practicing as a direct-care provider in healthcare and within the past three years began her managerial career working with and managing employee health, Workers’ Compensation claims, and actively promoting safety in the workplace. She graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a Bachelors Degree majoring in Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry with minors in Psychology and Spanish. She continued her education at Nebraska Methodist College and post graduation began working for Boys Town National Research Hospital. She manages and coordinates Workers’ Compensation claims for all BTNRH employees which include the East and West hospital locations, Intensive Residential Treatment Center, Treatment Group Homes located at the Village of Boys Town, as well as over thirteen satellite clinics scattered across the Omaha/Metro area. She works closely with Work Comp representatives across the state to promote safe practices, employee well-being and develop practical policies to enforce returning to work in a timely manner. Megan Berry Barlow has been at NFM for over 5 years and manages the Benefit, Compensation, and Risk Management Departments in both Kansas City and Omaha. Her career began in group healthcare sales. She moved the employer side of business where she worked in the benefit, payroll, and work comp areas of Human Resources at Dixie Chemical Plant in Houston, Texas. She was a Benefit and Compensation coordinator at Bethpahge/Mosaic in Omaha before coming to NFM. Megan received a Master's of Science degree in 2004 in Health Promotion and Human Resources. "The strong safety program, for both employees and customer's, at NFM has made my job easy. We have great support for the top of the company and form our workforce -- we all understand the personal and corporate impact of any work related injury."
W20: Work Comp: Employee Training and Communication Craig Jacobs, Associate Director/Human Resources, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo This presentation will examine the life cycle of a Worker’s Compensation claim by examining awareness, employee participation through the company safety committee, injury prevention and the importance of a quality relationship with your risk manager and claims representatives and how these factors can have a positive impact on your company’s bottom line. Craig Jacobs is currently the Associate Director of Human Resources at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. He joined the Zoo Staff in May 1998 as the Zoo Safety Manager and assumed his current duties in the spring of 2006. His responsibilities include the planning, organization and coordinating of the Worker’s Compensation and Public Liability programs. He serves as co-chairman of the Employee Safety Committee and is an advisor to the Director on all safety and employee health and welfare issues. He is a graduate of Creighton University and also holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. W26: Bridging the Gap between Real World and the Courtroom: WC Case Investigation and Evidence Justin High, Sodoro, Daly, & Sodoro, Omaha, NE In this program, a Nebraska Workers' Compensation Attorney will explain employer's best resources for effective investigation, documentation, and preparation of evidence and explain how different types of evidence impact a worker's compensation trial. Justin High of Sodoro, Daly & Sodoro P.C. is licensed to practice law in Nebraska and Maryland and focuses his practice on Workers' Compensation consulting, planning, litigation and appellate advocacy. He graduated with a Bachelors of Art and a Juris Doctorate from Creighton University. W32: Work Comp: The Plaintiffs Point of View - Mistakes Companies Make John Ellis, Bradford & Coenen, Omaha, NE Seminar description and bio pending
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Business Continuity / Risk Management Track . R3: Identifying Potentially Violent Individuals Ron Swope, Director of Underwriting and Safety, Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Omaha, NE
This presentation will identify the principle causes of workplace violence and spot the sign of potential violent We will also cover following required security procedures, responding effectively to violent act and recognizing and responding to terrorist threats. . Ron began his career in 1984 with the Chicago Housing Authority as a Police officer. In 1989, work with the University of Denver as a Police officer.Ron had an exciting time working with the United States Commerce Department holding a top-secret clarence for four years with Special Police Service. In 1996 became President and founder of a security company that later grew into a security alarm and cable services. As founder of a local security company it eventually grew to include 8 states and outsource service for 20 states. Ron then had the opportunity to setup security for a major US company in Brazil, Mexico, Ireland and Canada. In February 2007 Ron decided to create a new path for his life and was given the opportunity to join a great organization Remedy Staffing as a Regional Risk Manager. Within his first year he was promoted to Director of Underwriting and Safety for Northern California and Western US. . R9: Workplace Violence: Planning for the Unexpected Marilyn Knight, Incident Management Team, Inc. Novi, Michigan
In this informative session you will be able to assist participants to recognize threats from employees, contractors, or other individuals towards the organization’s personnel and assets. To assist participants to understand documentation requirements for managing threatening and intimidating incidents. To train participants to understand how to conduct an initial investigation and risk assessment and to develop reasonable protective strategies in terms of:
To learn a comprehensive model for violence prevention and threat management and much more.
Ms. Knight is President and CEO of the Incident Management Team (IMT), an international Crisis Management, Security and Violence Prevention consulting company. She is a lecturer and trainer in the areas of Workplace Violence Prevention, Crisis Response and Organizational Change, she has presented at over 400 conferences and seminars in North America, South America, Europe, Hong Kong, China, and Asia. Ms. Knight assisted US Army Infantry Unites with critical incident stress management (CISM) activities after the World Trade Center Terrorist attack. Ms. Knight has consulted with Fortune 500 companies in the area of Violence Prevention, Threat Assessment, and Organizational Change and Crisis Management.
Ms. Knight received her B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Wayne State University. She was on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Social Workers, Michigan Chapter. . . R15: Selecting Automated Emergency Notification & Escalation Systems Bonus Session: What We Selected, Why, and Implementation Chris Gay, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Jacksonville, FL . When an emergency happens in the workplace, how do you communicate quickly and effectively with your employees and their families? In this session, you will learn about the benefits of implementing a notification system, how to evaluate vendors, and the process of choosing an emergency notification and escalation system. Also discussed will be recommendations and possible options for securing funding for the tool, details about product features and capabilities including what they are and how you would use them. You will leave with an understanding of the general functionality and capabilities of this emerging communication technology. Guidelines will be presented for the selection process as well as insights into the emerging technology of communication tools. . Bonus Session following RM15: Case Study: BCBS of Florida - What We Selected, How, Why and the Implementation . A beginning-to-end look at the decision making process that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida went through in choosing and implementing an Emergency Notification and Escalation System. Learn about the key product assessment criteria, business case requirements, and vendor selection process that were used to ensure a successful implementation. Lessons learned and critical implementation success factors will be review and discussed.
As Director of the Disaster Recovery / Systems Continuity Management Team at Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida, Chris Gay is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the company’s Disaster Recovery program to ensure mission critical business functions are available and protected in an adverse event. In addition, his responsibilities include I/T Business Continuity, Systems Continuity Management, Emergency Notification, and continued program enhancement and maturity. Chris has been with BCBSF for more than 10 years when he joined the company as a Network Engineer. He began working in the Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity field in 1992 as a network administrator with disaster recovery responsibility for distributed and midrange environments. In total, Chris has over 19 years experience in Information Technology with 13 dedicated to Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Systems from the University of North Florida, a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification from DRI International and a Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA) certification from BRCCI. . . R21: Aging Workforce Challenges & Solutions Pramila Kalaga, Alegent Health Rehabilitation Center, Omaha, NE . This session presents practical solutions for an aging workforce. As we are living longer and more of us cannot afford to retire, it presents some very real advantages and challenges in the workplace. . There are ways to retain the older employees with all their experience, knowledge and skills, by providing simple, specific work design solutions – solutions for seeing better; hearing better; improving physical work tolerance; memory aides and so on. Considerations for protecting the older worker from injury will be addressed. . The session highlights good ergonomic work design solutions that will make the work place more productive to employees of all ages, including those may be older or who may have health conditions affecting specific functional capacities.
This session is presented by Pramila Kalaga, MS, CPE, who is a board certified professional ergonomist at Alegent Health Ergonomic Consulting Services. She has considerable experience of carrying out job analysis, job hazard analysis; ergonomics training, facilitating ergonomic action teams and providing work accommodations for individuals with disabilities or significant health conditions, for enabling them to maintain competitive employment. . . R27: Managing Change: Techniques to Manage the Impact of the Impact David DeFord, David DeFord Creative Consulting, Omaha, NE . Change comes hard. Caretaker leaders avoid it. Daring, innovative leaders embrace change and transform their organizations. In this session, you will learn how to persuade even the most reluctant staff members to voluntarily join you in turning your organization into the leading edge of your industry. . David DeFord has serves as an evangelist for change since the early ‘70s. As a leader in the information technology field, he has retired hundreds of typewriters and Dictaphones by leading organizations into the leading edge of technology. Currently, DeFord serves small business and sales executives who are disappointed with the business networking and marketing results. He helps independent professionals find delight and fortune. He teaches them how to attract more referrals and sales at public workshops, consulting, and in-house training. He also offers training on the online networking tool LinkedIn. Author of ten books, David is a popular speaker on personal development and life enrichment through volunteering. He publishes a free monthly electronic newsletter on those same themes. David’s latest book, The Wabash Trace Nature Trail End to End, offers a complete guide to southwest Iowa’s rails-to-trails treasure. David volunteers for a variety of important causes and serves on the board of the Southwest Iowa Nature Trails, Inc. which maintains the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. David is received the Advanced Communicator Silver award from Toastmasters International and is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Academy for Professional Speaking. He is a member of the Millard Business Association, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. He is the father of four fully grown, pay-their-own-bills children, and nine grandchildren destined for greatness. . . R33: Managing in Chaos – A Water Utility Responds to Hurricane Katrina Mike Stuhr, City of Portland, Bureau of Water Works, Portland, OR . Flexibility, adaptability and creativity are the keys to managing during times of chaos. The Portland Water Bureau, Portland, Oregon, deployed two groups of 30 people to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Gain an understanding of the challenges faced and overcome during the deployment, response and recovery. . Michael Stuhr graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in Engineering. He completed graduate work at the University of California, Davis with an M.B.A. and from Stanford University with a M.S.C.E in Geotechnical Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Oregon and California and is currently the Chief Engineer of the Portland Water Bureau, Portland, Oregon. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, American Public Works Association, and is a Fellow in the Society of American Military Engineers. . Mr. Stuhr has more than 30 years experience leading and managing a wide variety of engineering activities including twenty-two years of distinguished service as a military officer in the United States Army Corps of Engineers including tours as Director of Public Works, Deputy District Engineer, and Deputy Division Engineer. He has more than 15 years as senior executive with municipal, state, federal, and international experience managing multi-million dollar environmental, water resource, and facilities engineering programs. He has been involved in a variety of emergency response activities in the United States and Europe including flood fights on the Missouri, Snake and Sacramento-San Joaquin River systems, and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Louisiana. . . . . . |
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Challenges in the Workplace Track C4: Wellness on a Dime Melanie Osborn, Balance Matters, Omaha, NE How do you put a wellness program together to encourage health and wellness among your employees when resources are limited? In this informative presentation, learn several innovative options that companies use to fully utilize their wellness programs without a lot of time, energy, or money. We will explore many ideas on how to develop an appealing, cost effective wellness program of which your employees will want to take full advantage. The February breakfast will also include a health fair. Melanie Osborn works as a wellness educator and coach for companies and individuals. She holds her bachelors degree in psychology and sociology, is trained in various types of healing work and yoga, and has worked in the corporate wellness field since 1998. Her company, Balance Matters, works with groups and families who are looking to better their health and wellness, as well as to bring balance to all areas of their lives. Ms. Osborn employs a holistic philosophy, combining alternative and intuitive modalities with realistic business and life strategies to allow all people to realize their full potential.
C10: You Think You Know-You Don't: Are You Ready to Lose it All? Robert Stutman, The Stutman Group, Boca Raton, FL By the time many companies think about drugs and substance abuse in the workplace, they have been blindsided by a lawsuit. They often think they have the problem under control. Unfortunately, they don't realize the costs of substance abuse -- not only the measurable costs, such as absenteeism..." pilferage, and turnover, but completely unexpected accidents that may end up in punitive damage suits, for which they are not insured. Many companies think they have an appropriate substance abuse program, but they make amateur mistakes. They spend the majority of drug program dollars on pre-employment testing, they test the injured party for drugs in a post-accident situation, and they ban alcohol at work, yet they allow sales..." staff to drink while entertaining clients. These are just a few of the mistakes that cost companies money and give them no defense against substance abuse at work. Bob Stutman will startle you with the reality of how substance abuse affects your family and workplace. He will share many unique ideas on how to deal with the issue many of us "think we don't have in our families and workplace" -- SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Bob Stutman retired from DEA in 1990 as Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division. During his years with DEA he was referred to as an “S. O. B. on the side of the angels” (Boston Herald Magazine), “one of our nations heroes” (Dan Rather- CBS News), and “the most famous narc in America” (New York Magazine). Bob became a street agent with DEA in 1965. In 1970, at age 27, he became the youngest supervisor (GS-14) in the history of the agency. In 1971, he formed the International Training Division where he remained in charge until 1976 when he became Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs. In 1979, at age 36, Bob was promoted to Special Agent in Charge of the New England Field Division (again, the youngest in DEA history). In 1985, Bob was given the responsibility of SAC of the New York Field Division (the largest division) where he remained until his retirement in 1990. Bob was often credited with bringing “crack” to national attention and emphasizing the role of prevention activities in drug law enforcement. As a result William F. Buckley credited him with “single handedly changing the policy of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration” In 1990 Mr. Stutman established “The Stutman Group” a consulting firm with approximately 1500 clients that designs and implements substance abuse prevention programs for communities, school systems and corporations. In addition Bob has been the Special Consultant on substance abuse for both CBS and PBS. He has appeared regularly on 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Firing Line, The Ted Koppel Show, Today, Good Morning America, and Phil Donahue. He was recently featured in the award winning PBS Frontline documentary entitled “The Drug Wars”. His best selling autobiography “Dead on Delivery” was published by Warner Books. Bob has given approximately 100 speeches a year over the last 15 years and was named “Speaker of the Year” by the Young Presidents Organization. C16: Boost Your Career: Branding Yourself As A Business of One Jeff Beals, Coldwell Banker, Commercial World Group, Omaha, NE Whether you’re striving to land a big client, close more deals or make a difference in the community, one thing is for sure: today’s world has no room for shrinking violets. The only problem is that the art self marketing is difficult for a lot people. This session will help you build your personal brand while striking a balance between healthy self promotion and egotistical boasting. The presentation covers: Promoting your brand to your personal target audience How to become a “celebrity” inside your sphere of interest How to get real results from your networking efforts Harnessing the media for your advantage Develop an expertise and become a sought-after speaker and source for news stories
Jeff Beals is author of the new book: Self Marketing Power: Branding Yourself as a Business of One. It’s a book about business, career and life success. Jeff’s diverse background makes him the ideal person to reveal and explain the secrets of self marketing. He currently serves as Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group, a commercial real estate company. Additionally, Jeff teaches at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration and is co-host of a weekly radio talk show on News Radio 1110 KFAB. As a freelance writer, he has published more than 200 articles in national and local periodicals. Prior to joining the real estate field in 2001, Jeff worked as Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Enrollment Management at Clarkson College. Jeff holds Master of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. C22: MRSA-Keeping Infection Under Control Dr. Dean Wampler, CompChoice, Omaha, NE Some infections and illnesses are very difficult to control. In this session, you will hear an overview of the signs and symptoms, and causes of MRSA, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of MRSA. Dean K. Wampler, M.D. is the medical director of CompChoice Occupational Health Services. Dr. Wampler is Board Certified in Occupational Medicine. He is considered one of the leading Occupational Medicine physicians in the Midwest. Dr. Wampler has extensive clinical experience with emphasis on fitness for duty and return to work issues. He is proficient in comprehensive Occupational Medicine services. Dr. Wampler is Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, is a Certified Disability Evaluator and a Certified Medical Review Officer.
C28: Qualifying Employees: Who Is Legal, Who's Not? What Do You Do? Anthony E. Weigel, Husch Blackwell Sanders, Kansas City, MO Michaelle L. Baumert, Husch Blackwell Sanders, Omaha, NE In this informative session you will learn the basic legal requirements, verifying work authorization and recordkeeping requirements.An overview of Evolving Issues - E-Verify (Basic Pilot), SSA No-Match, Identity Fraud, Contractor Compliance & State Immigration Laws, Overview of Penalties and Enforcement Trends and Incorporating Immigration Law Compliance with Employment Practices. Q & A to follow Anthony Weigel's primary focus is representing employers and individuals in employment-related immigration sponsorship matters and in issues relating to employer compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Anthony joined Blackwell Sanders firm as a Staff Attorney in 2007. Anthony was a panelist, “Developing an Immigration Corporate Compliance Program,” American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, December 2007 and “The Changing Landscape of Immigration Law and Employer Compliance,” Blackwell Sanders 2007 Labor & Employment Law Symposium, October 2007 Michaelle Baurmert - Successful representation of employers in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Regular advice to employers on federal and state employment and labor law compliance. Successful defense of employers in federal and state employment litigation matters and administrative proceedings in cases involving allegations of age, race, disability, gender, national origin, religious discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, FMLA violations, and other violations of various state and federal laws and is a frequent speaker on a variety of human resource topics. Michaelle joined the firm as Associate in 2004 and Named Of Counsel in 2006.
C34: 1,000,000 Safe Hours: The Seedorff Masonry Story Jason Meyer and Jeff MacTaggart, Seedorff Masonry, Omaha, NE In December, 2007, Seedorff Masonry reached an incredible milestone...1,000,000 No Lost Time Injury Hours. This milestone reached, was a goal set 10 years before...how did Seedorff do it? In this informative presentation, you will hear what it took to achieve this goal and what practices (not policies) were installed to reach the milestone. You will learn about soft tissue injury prevention and involvement from the top, statistics and more. Jason Meyer is the field safety trainer for the Nebraska and Western Iowa operations of Seedorff Masonry. Jason has more than 10 years experience in the construction industry. His positions have ranged from mason tender to journeyman to jobsite superintendent. Jason is an OSHA 10 & 30 hour outreach trainer, a certified Hydro Mobile Scaffold instructor and a rough terrain forklift operator trainer. Jason completed extensive Hydro Mobile training in Ontario Canada. He is also an American Heart Association Basic Life Support instructor a member of the Nebraska Construction Safety Professionals. Jeff MacTaggert is the Seedorff Masonry vice president of regional operations for Nebraska. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Architectural Drafting. He is a past board member of the Lincoln Builders Bureau, a past Trustee of Bricklayer Local 2 Apprentice Training Trust Fund, and past president of the Masonry Contractors Association of Eastern Nebraska. Jeff is a member of the Local 1 Joint Apprentice Training Committee and a Trustee of Omaha Construction Industry Health/Welfare and Pension plans.
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SP5: Fundamentals of Work Comp - Part 1 Charles Kuper, Berens & Tate, Omaha, NE This session will cover the available defenses for employers in defending workers' compensation claims, including what proactive steps employers may take to improve the rate of success. Also reviewed will be recent case law and hot topics in Nebraska for 2007, including a brief look at workers' compensation retaliation. Charles Kuper focuses on the defense of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters in Nebraska for Berens & Tate. SP11: OSHA Training Requirements Rod Combs, Oriental Trading Company, Omaha, NE Training people is a challenge. It should not be taken lightly. Your method of information delivery makes all the difference in the world. Simply talking about a topic is not teaching. The success of your training is not dependent on the amount of information covered; it is dependent on the amount of information remembered by your students. Rod Combs has over 24 years of work in the Safety Industries. Currently working as the Safety Coordinator for Oriental Trading Company in Omaha, NE. Previous positions held include Division Safety Officer for the 42nd Infantry Division stationed in Tikrit, Iraq, Battalion Safety Officer for the 1-351st Aviation Battalion in Fort Stewart, GA and Safety Officer for the Nebraska Counterdrug Task Force. Current certifications include HazWoper, Osha Outreach Trainer for construction and general industry, First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor, Safety Training Specialist, Workplace Violence, Accident Investigation, Aviation Safety.
SP17: Job Hazard Analysis James Collier, Cargill, Inc. Mr. Colliers presentation will cover the basics of Pre-Job Hazard Assessments (daily JSAs) as applied construction and maintenance activities. James Collier is a Construction Safety Supervisor based at Cargill’s Corn Milling campus in Blair, Nebraska. Since 1998, James has been actively involved as a safety professional. James has served as a facility Health and Safety Coordinator, a Behavior-Based Safety Program Facilitator and Facility Contractor Safety Specialist. In his current role, James is responsible for the health, safety and well being of 900+ contractors working on the $250M Blair Ethanol Expansion Project. James has received his OSHA Construction Safety Specialist certification through the Red Rocks OSHA Outreach program and is currently enrolled in college, pursing his bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety. James is also a Construction and General Industry 30 Hour OSHA course instructor.
SP23: Employee to Supervisor: Accountability & Responsibility Steve Finkey, Par Electric, Kansas City, MO Steve will be presenting tools and ideas that will help you the safety professional improve your safety culture by implementing safety roles, responsibility and accountability in the workplace. Steve Finkey is currently the Safety Director for PAR Electrical Contractors; one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the North America. PAR specializes in electrical transmission, distribution and substation construction, and reconstruction, energized and de-energized line work, as well as emergency response, design and engineering services. Steven is a certified safety professional (CSP), certified construction health and safety technician(CHST), occupational health and safety technologist (OHST), certified hazardous material manager (CHMM), certified utility safety administrator(CUSA), certified fire protection specialist(CFPS), certified fire investigator(CFI) and certified fire and explosion investigator(CFEI). Steve is a professional member of ASSE. He has over 20 years of safety experience in various utility companies throughout the Midwest.
SP29: Safety Meeting Resuscitation - Finding the Cure for the Common Meeting Brian Alexander, Brian The Safety Guy, Minneapolis, MN Let’s face it, when it comes to safety meetings and training, a lot of us have become slaves to Power Point. The problem is that on average adult learners will only retain about 5% of what they learn from lectures. This session explores some of the many creative methods available for you to use to truly engage an audience. From amusing videos, vivid photos, interactive activities, games or even magic tricks, this session shares techniques that you can use to enhance your training and get creative. 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. SP35: You're the Safety Director, Now What? Bill Mulherin, National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter Last week the boss tapped you on the shoulder and promoted you to Safety Director. Now what? This interactive seminar will give you a boost as you find your path in safety. We’ll discuss the elements of every effective safety & health program, how to use incentives and how to know when you are successful (its more than numbers). We’ll also discuss how to handle setbacks like OSHA inspections and lack of management support. Finally, we’ll discuss when you should use ‘in house’ resources, and when its good to bring in outside help. You’ll leave energized and confident you can promote safety in your workplace! |
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Regulatory / Environmental Track RE6: Fear of Negligence: The Real Cost of Non-Compliance Bill Mulherin, National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter Your company is OSHA compliant (mostly). You file your workers’ comp claims and pay your insurance premiums. Your company hasn’t had a serious claim in years. Now, an employee has died and a lawsuit has been filed. What do you do? Learn the basics of proving negligence; how and why you can be responsible for your employee’s wrongful acts; and steps you can take to minimize the effect of a claim, demand or lawsuit before it gets filed. 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
RE12: REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE: DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE COMMUNITY Rick Boldt, University Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE UNMC started thinking globally in 1989 when Don Leuenberger, Vice Chancellor, Business and Finance, wanted to develop a campus recycling program. Since the inception of the UNMC recycling program, more pressure has been placed on hospitals, campuses, and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Campus representatives from University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center share their knowledge and expertise with reducing, reusing and recycling campus waste, from the beginning of their recycling program, to current practice and future projects/trends. Rick Boldt is a Project Manager, Business Continuity at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). His responsibilities on campus include disaster planning, recycling, the fleet of vehicles and administratively responsible for environmental services. He has been with UNMC for more than 28 years. Mr. Boldt began UNMC’s recycling initiatives in 1989. He holds an associate of arts degree in civil engineering and technology. Jan Keuchel is the Infection Control Specialist for University of Nebraska Medical Center. Jan serves the colleges, research labs and out-patient clinics of the university campus in infection control issues, including appropriate handling and segregation of waste. Jan is the past Chair of the Biohazardous Waste Committee, and currently serves on the campus Hazmat Committee as well as other committees that address responsible handling of waste on campus. A Registered Nurse for over 24 years, Jan has worked the Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical/Urological/Plastics floor, Student and Employee Health, Family Practice, Dermatology, and currently as an Infection Control Specialist for the last 7 years. Her degrees are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and a Master in Public Administration (MPA).
R18: The Hazard of Arc Flash & NFPA 70E Derek Sang, Westex, Inc. Phoenix, AZ What is Arc Flash and how does it occurs? In this informative presentation, you will learn what it is and the severity of injuries caused by arc flash. You will also learn about the NFPA70E standard and what you can do to protect your employees. You will learn about the standard and regulations surrounding the use of fire retardant clothing.
Derek Sang is a Regional Manager for Westex Corporation. He has more than 10 years of experience in fire retardant clothing.
RE24: Infrared Thermal Imaging: Building Diagnostics Molly Goedeker, ATC Associates, Inc., Omaha, NE Discuss how infrared imaging can assist building owners with a fast, non-invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of buildings by “seeing” what the naked eye is unable to detect. Infrared images can assist with locating missing or deficient insulation, water leakage or moisture in commercial buildings, energy loss from windows and doors and flat roof surveys for water intrusion. Molly K. Goedeker, is the Director of Building Sciences for ATC Associates Inc. in Omaha, where she directs Indoor Air Quality & Industrial Hygiene services of the Building Sciences division. Previously, Ms. Goedeker served as the Indoor Air Quality specialist for the State of Nebraska for eight years. She has over twelve years of experience in the fields of Indoor Air Quality and environmental consulting. She has extensive experience with mold and microbial contamination and exposure, in residential, commercial and public buildings. Ms. Goedeker received her B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University. She is a member of the National Environmental Health Association, the Indoor Air Quality Association and the Omaha Asthma Alliance. RE30: PPE Standard Update & Other Hot Topic Doug Fletcher, OSHA, Omaha, NE In this informative presentation, you will learn hear a PPE Standard update and receive an overview of other areas currently hot issues at OSHA.
Doug Fletcher, CIH, CSP is a Compliance Assistance Specialist with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. With OSHA for ten years, Doug is responsible for OSHA’s outreach, training, and educational programs in Nebraska. He coordinates voluntary compliance programs in Nebraska, such as VPP, partnerships, and alliances. He has worked as a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (Industrial Hygienist), Project Manager in the Regulatory Compliance Division of Terracon Environmental, Inc. and as an Industrial Hygienist for the Department of Defense. Doug graduated with a Masters of Science in Molecular Genetics and a Masters of Science in Biochemistry from Ohio State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Tulsa University. Doug is both a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
RE36: OSHA Fatality Case Studies in Nebraska OSHA Compliance Officers, Omaha, NE This session, presented by OSHA compliance officers, will review Nebraska case investigations involving fatalities, what caused them and what could have been done differently to keep the individual(s) safe.
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| May 14-15, 2008 • Qwest Center, Omaha Nebraska |
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