Confirmed Sessions for the 2024 Conference
- OSHA 2024, The Good, The Bad. The Ugly— John Surma, Ogletree Deakins
- This presentation will provide an overview of developments in OSHA and OSHA regulations that have happened in 2024 and a foreshadowing of potential developments in 2025.
- Did you see that? How to start a JHA process. — Mike Berry, Graham Construction and Brandon Black, CSSI
- This session will be co-instructed By Mike Berry and Brandon Black on how the two organizations lead an industry wide best practice universal JHA. This process included bringing together the top industry experts in hazard recognition and mitigation to formulate an Industry accepted JHA form and more important learning process. The two instructors will share what and why was included in the JHA form, what additional resources were produced such as an instructional video, and state-wide craft worker training. We will also share best practice learned in the last year since field implementation industry wide.
- Implementation of a Dermal Exposure Management Program — Katie Hacker, 3M
- This presentation will share information on the prevalence of work-related dermal injuries, define the steps to implement an effective dermal exposure management program, and share key learnings through dermal investigation case study sharing. Attendee’s will be empowered with step-by-step guidance on how to implement a similar program.
- The Great Debate… Is that Permit required? — Jerry Eslick, Professional Rescue Innovations
- This session will take a dive into what requirements determine a confined space a permit required, and what mitigation techniques are needed to be deemed a non-permit required confined space. We will get into the OSHA CFR 1910.146 Subpart J, while deciphering what are the standards requiring while also discussing best practices from over 30 years’ experience in Confined space rescue, Stand By ready, and self-performance.
- Active Shooter – In and Out of the Workplace — Brent Aldrich, Corteva Agriscience
- Active shootings and mass shootings have reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. Stopping them will be difficult, but education on what to look for and how to be prepared could be our only defense. We will discuss the basics of Run-Hide-Fight as well as being prepared and having a plan, knowing what to do, sharing information, being aware of our surroundings, and above all, speaking up!
- The Hot Topic…— Cody Volkman, Iowa State University
- No, you won’t find a Hot Topic store here… Instead, you’ve been tasked with creating a Heat Illness Prevention Program. You have the basics of the program and heat related illness training developed but what more you do to reduce heat stress? During this session you will learn a different way to think about the contributing factors of heat stress. We will then discuss strategies on how to positively impact those contributing factors and reduce the overall heat stress.
- Emerging Topics: Innovative Solutions for Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention— Sarah Ischer- NSC
- Over the past three decades, extensive research, development and implementation efforts have been made to redesign workplaces to accommodate or modify the work and work environment according to the capabilities of workers. However, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) persist and continue to account for the majority of workplace injuries, offering a significant opening for emerging technologies to revolutionize solutions for reducing risk and preventing MSDs. Emerging technologies offer potential solutions to workplace hazards including reducing physical strain on workers, enhancing ergonomics, improving productivity, and providing better training and guidance. This session will review a range of these technologies that were unthinkable just a few years ago, including: computer vision, wearables, and exoskeletons (among others) and also discuss a technology implementation roadmap that can be used in your organization.
- Impacting Through Mentorship: Encouraging Growth Through Effective Feedback and Coaching— Cheri Patzner, Waldinger Corp.
- Mentorship is a powerful tool that can significantly influence an individual’s growth and potential. In this presentation, we will explore the key elements of successful mentorship, provide guidance on how to effectively coach and give feedback to your mentee, and offer actionable strategies to enhance mentoring relationships. Whether you are a mentor, a mentee, or someone looking to implement a mentorship program, this presentation will provide valuable insights and practical advice to maximize the benefits of mentorship.
- MORE TO COME!!!!