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Editor’s Note
A sense of community
I ATTENDED my first National Safety Council Congress & The four days I spent in Atlanta also gave me my first true
Expo in 2001, when I had been on the job at Safety+Health for experience with the occupational safety and health com-
less than a year. munity. I know that many of you safety pros operate as one-
Before that, I was assistant editor at a health care publish- person departments for your employer, and I also know from
ing company, working on a magazine about commenters to one of S+H’s recent online polls – in which
long-term care facilities. Although the trade we asked, “When people ask what you do for a living and you
shows I’d attended as part of that job had say you’re a safety pro, how many people know what that
taught me valuable lessons (for one, don’t means?” – that some people still think of you as the “safety
buy new shoes and try to break them in dur- cop” out to interfere in workers’ lives.
ing the event), they didn’t prepare me for the I’m sure it’s disheartening. Happily, a number of the poll
size and scale of Congress & Expo. I remem- comments also show that you know what you do is impor-
Melissa J. Ruminski
ber leaving the packed Opening Session in a tant. I hope you can attend this year’s Congress & Expo, and
flowing crowd of people, passing rows and rows of classrooms that your time at the event provides both a feeling of belong-
where Technical Sessions were about to take place, and walking and a strengthened sense of pride in what you do – that
ing through the doors of the Expo Floor and coming to a halt – you’re part of a noble endeavor. Because you are. As always, I
my head turning one way and then the other as I took it all in. tip my hat to all of you. Hope to see you in San Diego.
The opinions expressed in “Editor’s Note” do not necessarily reflect those of the National Safety Council or affiliated local Chapters.

In the News
OSHA slated for big budget boost

under newly passed House ‘minibus’ bill
proposal for OSHA was $300,000 more $10.5 million for the program in FY
than its $557.2 million FY 2019 budget. 2019.
However, the minibus likely won’t The Department of Labor wanted to
pass the Republican-controlled Sen- “maximize flexibility and use alterna-
ate as is. It includes a large number tive methods to develop and distribute
of amendments, including one from training materials to reach the broad-
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) that would est possible audience” in lieu of the
prohibit OSHA from finalizing or grants, the department’s budget sum-
implementing a proposed rule to mary states.
“weaken” the beryllium standard for MSHA would receive almost $417.3
the construction or maritime indus- million – around $41.3 million more
tries. Another from Reps. Chris Collins than the administration’s proposal.
(R-NY) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) would The agency had a $373.8 million bud-
give $900,000 to NIOSH’s Firefighter get in FY 2019.
Cancer Registry while deducting that NIOSH would get a relatively modest
same amount from the Department of $10 million boost in its FY 2020 bud-
Washington — The House on June 19 Health and Human Services’ General get with the House’s proposal of $346.3
passed a “minibus” appropriations bill Departmental Management account. million, or $156 million more than the
that includes fiscal year 2020 funding The bill also includes $12.7 million administration’s request.
for OSHA, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety for the Susan Harwood Training Grant The Senate may craft its own fund-
and Health Administration. Program, which the administration is ing bill or try to resolve any differences
The bill allocates more than $660.9 seeking to eliminate for the third con- with the House bill in a conference
million for OSHA – around $103 mil- secutive fiscal year. Even with Repub- committee.
lion more than the Trump administra- licans controlling both chambers the To read the bill, go to congress.gov/
tion’s proposed budget for the agency, past two fiscal years, Congress hasn’t bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2740/
released March 11. The administration’s complied, allocating a little more than text.
Safety agencies seemingly • The agency determines the commit- Safety and Health were established by
spared from Executive Order tee’s cost is “excessive” in relation to law and cannot be terminated by an
on reducing advisory groups its benefits. Executive Order.
Washington — President Donald • The committee’s primary functions OSHA renewed the charter for the
Trump’s Executive Order calling for a have been assumed by another Maritime Advisory Committee for Occu-
significant cut in advisory committees entity. pational Safety and Health on Dec. 14
appears to have little, if any, effect on and selected new members April 11,
workplace safety agencies. Agencies can count eligible commit- meaning its work is ongoing.
The Executive Order, issued June 14, tees that have been terminated since Jan. Nearly all of NIOSH’s committees are
mandates that each agency or execu- 20, 2017. OSHA eliminated two of its five mandated by law, including the Mine
tive department terminate at least one- committees during that time: the Fed- Safety and Health Research Advisory
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third of its current committees by Sept. eral Advisory Council on Occupational Committee. The NIOSH Board of Scien-
30 if: Safety and Health and the Whistleblower tific Counselors is the agency’s only dis-
• The committee has accomplished its Protection Advisory Committee. cretionary board, but the group’s work
stated objectives. The National Advisory Committee on is ongoing, a NIOSH spokesperson con-
• The committee’s work or subject Occupational Safety and Health and the firmed in an email to Safety+Health.
matter has become obsolete. Advisory Committee on Construction Read the order at t.

In the News
CSB says policies will be

reexamined after recent reports
omit names of workers who died
Washington — The Chemical Safety
Board will look into its recent decision
to not include in its reports the names
of workers who died in chemical inci-
dents, interim Executive Authority
Kristen Kulinowski said during a June
25 public business meeting.
Kulinowski’s statement was made
in response to two letters: One signed As little as 16 minutes of lost sleep can hinder
by a group of more than 50 advocates, job performance: study
including the executive directors of Tampa, FL — A relatively small dis- up 19 minutes earlier than usual, they
the National Council for Occupational ruption in sleep routines could leave reported more “cognitive interference”
Safety and Health, and another from workers distracted during the next such as distraction or subpar judg-
United Support and Memorial for workday, according to the results of ment. That same association wasn’t as
Workplace Fatalities. a recent study from the University of significant on non-work days.
“I understand the concerns expressed South Florida. “Findings from this study provide
by these organizations,” Kulinowski For eight straight days, researchers empirical evidence for why work-
said. “I have directed our general coun- surveyed 130 middle-aged informa- places need to make more efforts
sel to come back to the board with a rec- tion technology workers who had at to promote their employees’ sleep,”
ommended course of action informed least one school-aged child. Partici- Soomi Lee, lead author and an assis-
by laws, regulations, other federal pants were asked about multiple sleep tant professor in the School of Aging
government agencies’ policies where characteristics (e.g., bedtimes, wake- Studies at USF, said in an April 23
there’s an investigative component and up times, sleep duration, sleep qual- press release. “Good sleepers may
public reporting, and other relevant ity and the amount of time it takes be better performers at work due to
information.” to fall asleep) and the frequency of greater ability to stay focused and on-
The letter from the group including experiencing off-task and distracting task with fewer errors and interper-
National COSH claims CSB has listed thoughts during the workday. sonal conflicts.”
the names of deceased workers in its Results showed that when respon- The study was published online
reports since 2014. That was not the dents slept 16 fewer minutes or woke March 22 in the journal Sleep Health.
case in the agency’s recent final report
on the 2018 blowout of the Pryor Trust CSB Board Member Rick Engler Published May 20, the “Safeguard-
gas well in Oklahoma that killed five expressed his disagreement with the ing Summer” report is a collaboration
workers. A June 25 report on a 2014 exclusion of the names in the DuPont spearheaded by the coalition, a group
methyl mercaptan release at a DuPont report, in a statement released June 18 of more than 160 unions and nonprofit
plant in La Porte, TX, also didn’t include and read at the June 25 meeting. organizations, with 11 advocacy groups,
the names of four workers who died. “The board should establish a for- including Public Citizen. The report pro-
“A dedication page with the names mal policy to include the names and vides summary and background infor-
of victims of fatal chemical safety inci- ages of individuals who perished in all mation on each standard – or potential
dents is a simple, but powerful fact that future investigation reports,” Engler standard – and identifies opponents of
these individuals are not statistics. said. the protections.
They were husbands, sons, fathers and For instance, with grilling season in
co-workers whose deaths were prevent- ‘Safeguarding Summer’: full swing, pork inspection and safety
able,” the June 17 letter states. Advocacy coalition issues report standards are at risk, the coalition
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That letter also noted that the Mine Washington — Calling for stronger contends, based on a forthcoming U.S.
Safety and Health Administration public protections to help make sum- Department of Agriculture rule that
includes names in its fatality reports, mertime activities “safe, healthy and would increase line speeds in pork-
as did the 2011 report from the National affordable,” the Coalition for Sensible processing plants and reduce by 40%
Commission on the 2010 Deepwater Safeguards is highlighting 11 worker, the number of federal inspectors at the
Horizon oil rig explosion, which killed health, safety and transportation stan- facilities. Faster line speeds, according
11 workers. dards it says are needed. – “In the News” continues on p. 14

In the News
MSDs rank second worldwide in curbing ‘productive life’: study

Strasbourg, France — Musculo- were second in DALYs and early death,
skeletal disorders rank No. 2 world- but MSDs accounted for more produc-
wide in shortening people’s working tive years lost to disability, according
years, according to a recent analysis to the release. MSDs ranked ninth in
of data compiled by the World Health DALYs and 19th in YLL.
Organization. Early deaths from MSDs increased
Researchers from the National Ref- to nearly 4.1 million in 2015 from
erence Center for Rare Autoimmune about 2.8 million in 2000. Musculo-
Diseases at University Hospitals of skeletal DALYs increased to approxi-
Strasbourg looked at 2000 and 2015 mately 107.9 million in 2015 from 80.2
data from 183 countries in WHO’s million in 2000.
Global Health Estimates database. “National health care systems have
They found that the number of tended to underestimate the impor-
“years of productive life lost due to distance of [musculoskeletal] condi-
ability,” or YLDs, for people with MSDs tions, relative to other serious disease,
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increased to 103.8 million in 2015 from In 2015, heart disease and stroke because they are rarely fatal and are
77.4 million in 2000. Mental illness and ranked first in “years of life lost” (YLL, or largely irreversible,” the release states.
substance abuse accounted for the early death) and in “disability-adjusted The analysis was published online
most YLDs, an April 30 press release life years,” or DALYs, a sum of YLDs and April 15 in the Annals of the Rheumatic
states. YLLs. Infectious and parasitic diseases Diseases.
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– continued from p. 11 Other topics in the report include

to consumer groups, would increase the Federal Aviation Administration’s
the risk of worker injury and make food oversight of airline safety, a petition
less safe to eat. submitted to the National Highway
Meanwhile, first responders are facing Traffic Safety Administration about
hurdles as a result of the Trump admin- the need for rear seat belt reminders,
istration’s 2018 repeal of Federal Com- as well as design improvements and
munications Commission net neutrality safety standards for duck boats.
rules, the coalition argues. It points to Read the report at sensiblesafeguards.
the case of California firefighters who, org/summer.
while responding to the largest wildfire
in the state’s history this past summer, broadband providers fail our nation’s “In the News” is written by Associate Editors
experienced limited internet service first responders.” Barry Bottino, Kevin Druley and Alan Ferguson.
and connectivity with communication Additionally, the coalition, noting
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devices “because they had exceeded that 18 of the past 19 years have been
their so-called ‘unlimited’ data plan.” the hottest on record, is calling for more
“Congress is trying to help with protections for workers who toil in dan-
Access S+H content from your
the Save the Internet Act,” the report gerous temperatures. Last year, 130
computer or smartphone. Visit
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In the News
STATE NEWS
Sims said in the release. Department of Industrial
ILLINOIS “For far too long, employ- Relations.
New law amends ees have suffered from •
Develop effective train-
statute of limitations bad workplace conditions ing programs for workers
on civil suits over with no source of relief.” that include deescalation
workplace exposure training for all employees
to toxic substances NEVADA who have contact with
Springfield, IL — A Law aims to protect patients.
new Illinois law health care workers •
Include methods for
permits workers from on-the-job reporting incidents of
who have developed latent violence workplace violence with-
injuries or illnesses from Carson City, NV out fear of retaliation.
on-the-job exposure to — Nevada has
toxic substances to pursue become the lat- The law applies to hos-
legal judgments against est state to require hospi- pitals, psychiatric hospi-
employers beyond the pre- tals and other health care tals and at-home nursing
vious statute of limitations. facilities to create and employers with at least
Signed into law May 17 implement workplace vio- 50 employees, as well as
by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) lence prevention programs immediate care, skilled
and effective immedi- and report incidents. nursing, community tri-
ately, S.B. 1596 makes Signed into law June age and modified medical
exceptions to the 25-year 12 by Gov. Steve Sisolak detoxification facilities.
statute of limitations (D), A.B. 348 mandates Laws similar to the
imposed by the Illinois that prevention programs Nevada bill are in place in
Workers’ Compensation
Act and the Workers’
Occupational Diseases
Act for cases of workplace
exposure to toxic sub-
stances such as asbestos,
radiation and beryllium,
allowing affected work-
ers to seek civil damages
beyond that time frame.
Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr.
(D-Chicago), a co-sponsor be “unit specific” and eight states, while Wash-
of the legislation along created in collaboration ington state mandates
with Rep. Jay Hoffman with employees. The law reporting of all incidents,
(D-Belleville), said in a May defines workplace vio- according to the Ameri-
20 press release that many lence as any acts of vio- can Nurses Association.
workers who suffer injuries lence or threats, even A number of states have
and illnesses from expo- if the employee isn’t laws that carry higher
sures to toxic substances injured. penalties for assaults on
don’t experience symp- In addition, plans must: health care workers, who
toms for 30 to 50 years. • Show how employers will are up to 12 times more
“The past law was a implement prevention likely to face workplace
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death sentence for people measures, such as alarms violence than any other
diagnosed with serious ill- and security response. profession, a study from
nesses who aren’t given • Provide methods for the Government Account-
the proper time to take reporting certain inci- ability Office concluded in
care of their poor health,” dents to the state’s 2016.
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NSC Congress & Expo: We’ve got it covered years of

Every month during 2019, Safety+Health will be sharing bits of the magazine’s history from its first 100 years.
The first National Safety Congress, as it was
called at its inception, took place in 1912 – years
before the first issue of National Safety News was
published. But since its launch in 1919, this pub-
lication has kept the safety community informed
on what is now known as the National Safety
Council Congress & Expo.
Safety+Health – the name we’ve had since
1987 – is proud to be the official magazine of the
event, which has grown from about 200 attend-
ees at the initial Congress (exhibitors made
their first appearance in 1916) to approximately
15,000 attendees yearly. The booth pictured in
the photograph is from 1969.
If you’re attending the NSC 2019 Congress &
Expo, stop by Booth #4335 to meet members of
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Spotlight on HEALTH CARE
Bill to protect health care, social services

workers from violence advances out
of House committee
Washington — Legislation that would direct OSHA to “Today’s vote is a big step forward in passing legislation
issue a standard requiring employers in the health care and that would hold our employers accountable, through fed-
social services industries to develop and implement work- eral OSHA, for having a prevention plan in place to stop
place violence prevention plans was voted out of the House workplace violence before it occurs,” NNU President Jean
Education and Labor Committee on June 11 and, at press Ross said in the release. “We urge House leadership to
time, had advanced to the full House. schedule a vote on the floor … as soon as possible, because
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and every moment we lose puts lives in jeopardy.”
Social Services Workers Act (H.R. 1309) seeks an enforce- The bill has 173 co-sponsors, including three Republican
able federal standard to disrupt the growing level of vio- lawmakers.
lence against nurses, physicians, social workers, emergency
responders and other caregivers, bill sponsor Rep. Joe
Courtney (D-CT) said during a markup hearing before the
committee voted on the bill.
“Every person who has worked in a hospital as a psychi-
atric aide, a social worker or emergency responder knows
how serious and pervasive this problem is and how it affects
their ability to do their jobs,” Courtney said. “These events
shouldn’t be part of the job.”
Courtney cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
that showed intentional injuries sustained by health and
social assistance workers occurred at a rate of 9.1 per 10,000
workers in 2017. For all private industry, that rate was 1.9. However, two Republicans on the committee were
The bill would offer protections to public-sector work- among the bill’s dissenters. They expressed concern about
ers in the states not under OSHA oversight while calling on circumventing OSHA’s normal rulemaking process.
employers to identify risks; specify solutions; and require Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), who is a physician, shared an Amer-
training, reporting and incident investigations. The legis- ican Hospital Association statement opposing H.R. 1309,
lation also would require an interim final OSHA standard citing concerns about the legislation creating duplicate
one year after enactment and the completion of a final anti-workplace violence measures for health care facilities
standard within 42 months. that already have them in place and allowing only a limited
“These are not radical, impractical, infeasible or unaf- opportunity for the public and stakeholders to review and
fordable requirements,” Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) said dur- comment on the bill.
ing the hearing. “The least we can do is ensure that [these “No one is more interested in having a safe workplace
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workers] come home safe at the end of their workday.” more than the hospitals,” Roe said. “What’s the hurry? Why
Courtney quoted Cleveland Clinic CEO Tom Mihaljevic don’t we do this in a bipartisan way? We could have the
from the health system’s Feb. 28 State of the Clinic address, American Hospital Association in to testify and see what
during which Mihaljevic revealed that 30,000 weapons their issues are. That’s what I would recommend.”
were confiscated from patients and visitors in 2018 at its Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) added, “Health care workers
northeast Ohio facilities. are familiar with the Hippocratic Oath: ‘First do no harm.’
National Nurses United, the nation’s largest union of reg- In its rush to judgment, H.R. 1309 does great harm by
istered nurses with more than 150,000 members, applauded short-circuiting the public input process and prescribing a
the bill’s advancement in a June 11 press release. specific end result from the beginning.”

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INDUSTRY INDEX assembly/disassembly director – defined MANUFACTURING

CONSTRUCTION........................ p. 23 as “one who is competent and a qualified EPA OIG report pinpoints CSB’s
HEALTH CARE............................ p. 20 person, or a competent person assisted top management challenges
MANUFACTURING...................... p. 23 by one or more qualified people.” Washington — Chemical Safety
MINING, OIL AND GAS............... p. 25 OSHA standard 1926.32(m) states Board vacancies, expiring member
SERVICES................................... p. 29 that a “qualified” person is “one who, terms and unclear responsibilities
TRANSPORTATION..................... p. 30 by possession of a recognized degree, are among the challenges “that, if not
certificate, or professional standing, or addressed, may impede [CSB’s] ability
CONSTRUCTION who by extensive knowledge, training, to efficiently and effectively achieve its
New hazard alert from and experience, has successfully dem- mission or meet its goals,” the Envi-
Washington L&I: tower cranes onstrated his ability to solve or resolve ronmental Protection Agency Office
Tumwater, WA — A new hazard alert problems relating to the subject matter, of Inspector General states in a report
from the Washington State Depart- the work, or the project.” issued May 20.
ment of Labor & Industries outlines the View the alert at sh-m.ag/2ZX62EO. At press time, the agency was oper-
roles, responsibilities and procedures of ating with only three of its five board
erecting and dismantling tower cranes. seats filled – and without a perma-
The alert is intended for tower crane nent chairperson – since Vanessa A.
owners and contractors who use, erect Access S+H content from your Sutherland resigned from the top post in
and dismantle tower cranes. The publi- computer or smartphone. Visit June 2018. The terms of the sitting board
cation goes over planning and commu- safetyandhealthmagazine.com members, including interim Executive
for news, features and more.
nication, as well as who can serve as an Authority Kristen Kulinowski, are set

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nominate new members and the Sen- board reported to us that there have
ate must confirm the members prior to been no new incidents.”
February 2020.” Several CSB personnel interviewed
President Donald Trump on June attributed the progress to “better com-
13 announced his intention to nomi- munication among staff and board
nate Katherine Lemos as a member of members,” according to EPA OIG.
CSB. Congress has continued to fund CSB
to expire in December, February and CSB’s other challenge, EPA OIG con- despite financial and existential uncer-
August 2020, respectively. New mem- tends, is a lack of guidance on board tainty. Trump’s FY 2019 budget proposed
bers are appointed by the president member responsibilities. The report eliminating the agency, and the EPA OIG
and confirmed by the Senate. listed this concern as a continuing Annual Plan for FY 2019 reasoned that
“It is clear,” the report states, “that challenge despite observing improve- such suspicion has hindered CSB’s abil-
allowing the board to reduce to one or ment, noting that CSB hasn’t com- ity to attract, hire and retain staff.
zero members will deeply impair the pleted interim actions it agreed to take The most recent report did not include
ability of the board to conduct such crit- as a follow-up to a previous report. that concern as a challenge, however,
ical business as deciding which investi- “In FY 2018, we reported that there citing recent bipartisan support for the
gations to open and the finalization of were multiple instances when a board agency from congressional commit-
reports. The actions necessary are out- member acted inconsistently with estab- tees as well as CSB reporting that it can
side the control of the CSB. If the CSB is lished practices or inappropriately pro- attract, hire and retain staff.
to complete its mission and goals, under vided information to outside entities,” Read the May 20 report at sh-m.
its current authority, the president must the report states. “In December 2018, the ag/323jOrJ.

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MINING, OIL AND GAS

Union leaders call for new
MSHA silica standard
Washington — Alarmed by a recent
spike in cases of coal workers’ pneu-
moconiosis, a deadly but preventable
condition commonly known as black
lung, union presidents Cecil Roberts of
the United Mine Workers of America
and Leo Gerard of United Steelworkers
have sent a letter to Mine Safety and
Health Administration leader David
Zatezalo requesting stricter regulation
of respirable silica dust.
In the letter, dated June 19, Roberts
and Gerard cite extensive research
documenting the impact of silica dust
exposure on the resurgence of black
lung. One study, released by the Uni-
versity of Illinois at Chicago in May
2018, found that more than 4,600 coal
miners have developed the most severe
form of black lung disease since 1970,
with almost half the cases emerging
after 2000.
Writing that MSHA’s current silica
standards haven’t been updated since
1985 and are “in desperate need of revi-
sion,” Roberts and Gerard are calling
for a new standard to protect miners
from silica dust. The pair recommend
MSHA follow the example of recent
OSHA silica standards for construction
and general industry and maritime,
respectively, both of which lowered the
permissible exposure limit by half to 50
micrograms per cubic meter of air over
an 8-hour period.
A carcinogen found in sand, stone
and artificial stone, crystalline silica
can cause other conditions such as sili-
cosis – a chronic disease that involves
scarring of the lungs – and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. OSHA
estimates that 2.3 million workers are
exposed to silica dust annually.
“MSHA should consider the OSHA
silica rule and then promulgate a new
rule that is as, if not more, protective
of miners,” the letter states. “Currently,
our nation provides less protection from
silica to miners than to any other group
of workers. That is unacceptable.”
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‘A Crisis of Disrupted Learning’: Oregon teachers’ union According to the Department of
report details hazards in the classroom Labor’s Spring 2019 regulatory agenda,
to wearing protective gear such as bite which was released May 22, MSHA in
sleeves or Kevlar equipment to prevent July intended to issue a Request for
injury.” Information on respirable crystalline
Prolonged exposure to violent stu- silica.
dent behavior also has triggered emo- Meanwhile, Roberts and Zatezalo
tional stress among some teachers. testified during a June 20 hearing before
“Educators expressed feelings of futil- the House Workforce Protections Sub-
ity and defeat, saying, ‘I wish we knew committee on MSHA’s measures to
what to do,’” the report states, adding protect miners from black lung.
that various educators have consid- During his testimony, Zatezalo said
ered leaving the profession amid a MSHA’s RFI will focus on personal pro-
statewide teacher shortage. tective equipment – primarily helmets
Portland, OR — Episodes of agitated The researchers offer recommenda- with respirators, which provide “clear
student behavior – including verbal tions designed to prevent disrupted air” to miners.
abuse of fellow students and teachers, learning environments and mitigate Roberts, however, said certain mine
as well as physical acts such as hitting,hazards to teachers. Among them: work makes it virtually impossible to
weaponizing school supplies, and • Increase onsite student supports wear that kind of PPE, as well as oth-
destroying school or student prop- with a focus on mental health. ers. Zatezalo expressed optimism that
erty – can foster a “disrupted learn- Provide time for counselors, teach- MSHA could find a way to make the PPE
ing environment” that puts teachers’ ers, education assistants and other
less cumbersome, noting that OSHA’s
safety and health at risk, according to appropriate school staff to co-plan
silica rule allows compliance achieve-
a recent report from the Oregon Edu- and co-teach lessons and strategies
ment through PPE while MSHA’s cur-
cation Association. on social and emotional learning,
rent standard doesn’t.
Researchers surveyed more than anti-bullying, inclusivity, self-
2,000 Oregon public school educators regulation, mindfulness, and other
and gathered insight from about 700 productive approaches.
OSHA should extend PSM
educators, parents and community • Reduce class sizes and caseloads. standard to onshore drilling,
leaders during a series of statewide “Overcrowding … creates an CSB says in new report
public forums in 2018. Among survey atmosphere that can feel chaotic, Washington — OSHA should apply its
respondents, 1 in 4 reported they were overwhelming or unsupportive, and Process Safety Management standard
fearful for their own safety, noting that could potentially contribute to dis- to the drilling of onshore oil and gas
instances of escalated student behav- ruptive events,” the report states. wells, or – if not – customize it to oil
ior often forced them to “sacrifice” • Fully fund targeted professional and gas drilling operations or develop
their well-being by either clearing a development and ongoing sup- a new standard, the Chemical Safety
classroom or physically restraining a ports. Recommended areas include Board recommends in its final report
student. positive behavior programs such as on a deadly January 2018 gas well blow-
“Educators spoke of an atmosphere of deescalation skills and strategies. out and rig fire in Oklahoma.
• Ensure schools and districts adopt
‘violence’ that was ‘palpable,’ of ‘attacks’ The recommendation is among 19
that came regularly,” the report states. clear policies, including safety plans. made by CSB in the 158-page report,
Some suffered serious injuries that released June 12 and directed at OSHA,
necessitated taking short- or long-term Download the full report at sh-m. the American Petroleum Institute, the
medical leave. Others “have resorted ag/2WpaVbM. state of Oklahoma, the International
Association of Drilling Contractors,
Additionally, the letter recommends • Focus “special attention” on cutting two drilling companies involved in
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MSHA: activities that involve high concen- overseeing the site and drilling product
• Require the use of a recently devel- trations of silica. designers.
oped NIOSH tool designed to provide • Work closely with NIOSH, the CSB called the deaths of five work-
post-shift assessments of mine work- National Black Lung Association ers at the Pryor Trust well in Pittsburg
ers’ exposure to silica. and similar organizations to share County a “needless catastrophe” and
• Require more miners to be sampled. information and monitor trends. determined that the site suffered from

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“a lack of regulations governing onshore minus five barrels. CSB said in its SERVICES
drilling safety as well as shortcomings report that the “entire alarm system ‘Dangerous for workers’: Study
in safety management systems as well had been turned off … so no audio looks at air quality in nail salons
as industry standards.” or visual alarm activated” despite a Boulder, CO — The amount of air pol-
Agency investigators found that two 14-barrel gain. lutants in nail salons can make work-
recommended protective barriers in “Our investigation found significant ing in one comparable to working at an
place as an industry standard – hydro- lapses in good safety practices at this oil refinery or in an auto repair garage,
static pressure in the well, produced by site,” CSB interim Executive Authority according to a study from the Univer-
drilling mud, and human detection of Kristen Kulinowski said in a June 12 sity of Colorado Boulder.
gas flowing into or expanding in the press release. “For over 14 hours, there Researchers from the university’s
well and activation of the rig’s blowout was a dangerous condition building at department of civil, environmental and
preventer – both failed. The barriers this well.” architectural engineering monitored
are in place, according to CSB, to stop CSB called on the American Petro- levels of volatile organic compounds
a blowout. leum Institute to make five safety-related in six nail salons in the state. Workers
CSB also concluded that the drilling adjustments to its guidelines – includ- studied averaged 52.5 hours a week,
contractor failed to maintain an effec- ing a recommended practice on alarm and some worked as many as 80 hours.
tive alarm system. The data system is management and convening an indus- The most common chemicals salon
equipped with a gain/loss measure- trywide group to establish widespread workers were exposed to were formal-
ment to alert the driller of gas influx implementation of automatic safety dehyde, toluene, benzene, xylenes and
or mud loss. A gain/loss alarm on the instrumented systems to circumvent ethylbenzene. All six salons had higher-
system should have been set at plus- the failure of operational barriers. than-expected levels of benzene, which
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FRA seeks further delay of rule
Sharing the road safely: New report details on passenger rail safety programs
trucker concerns amid new marijuana laws Washington — Nearly two years after
Arlington, VA — Concerned the Federal Railroad Administration
about truck drivers sharing the first published a final rule requiring
roads with passenger vehicle commuter and intercity passenger
drivers who are under the influ- railroads to develop and implement
ence of marijuana in states where system safety programs, the process
recreational and medicinal use is has hit another hurdle.
legal, the American Transpor- In the June 12 Federal Register, FRA
tation Research Institute has published a notice of proposed rule-
released a report detailing meth- making in response to petitions for
ods to identify and deter impaired reconsideration of the final rule. The
driving. agency has proposed a delegation pro-
“Marijuana Legalization and Impa- many states,” Mike Card, president vision “that would allow a railroad
ired Driving: Solutions for Protecting of the trucking company Combine that contracts all activities related
Our Roadways” also addresses safety Transport Inc., said in an ATRI press to its passenger service to another
issues related to marijuana-impaired release, “yet as the ATRI report docu- person to designate that person as
driving, a top study priority of ATRI’s ments, a valid and widely accepted responsible for compliance with the
Research Advisory Committee. breathalyzer-type test is not available SSP final rule.”
Among the concerns identified by to law enforcement.”
ATRI, which is the research arm of The report recommends training
the American Trucking Associations, law enforcement officers to identify
is a lack of field tests for active mari- and collect evidence of impaired driv-
juana impairment or intoxication ing, as well as developing drug recog-
(e.g., a breathalyzer test). Current nition experts, who can incorporate
testing involves blood and urine sam- additional physiological roadside tests
ples that can identify past marijuana to enhance marijuana-impairment
use, but these are inadequate for detection.
identifying drivers operating under “A key tool for combating drugged The amendments also include pro-
the influence because of the body’s drivers is deploying additional drug tection of information collected by
mechanisms for processing THC, the recognition experts,” Colorado State railroads that implemented a Confi-
drug’s intoxicant agent. Patrol Deputy Chief Mark Savage said dential Close Call Reporting System –
“It is extremely concerning to in the release. “A DRE can bring criti- a recommended component of an SSP
motor carriers and our drivers that cal evidence to prosecutors that other that allows participating railroads and
recreational marijuana is legal in so tests simply cannot measure.” employees to voluntarily and confiden-
tially report close calls.
has been linked to leukemia and other risk up to 100 times higher than base- FRA is requesting to extend the stay
cancers of the blood, according to the line Environmental Protection Agency- of SSP’s final rule requirements to allow
American Cancer Society. In one salon, issued levels. the agency time to review and address
formaldehyde levels exceeded NIOSH “The study provides some of the first the comments it receives on the NPRM.
recommendations for exposure limit. hard evidence that these environments At press time, comments on the NPRM
The researchers found that 70% of the are dangerous for workers and that were due Aug. 12.
workers experienced at least one health better policies need to be enacted to The rule was originally published
issue from the chemical exposures, protect them,” lead study author and Aug. 12, 2016. FRA stayed the final rule
right photo: BeyondImages/iStockphoto
with headaches (22%), skin irritation research associate Lupita Montoya said requirements on four different occa-
Left photo: Aneese/iStockphoto;
(16%) and eye irritation (14%) the most in a May 7 press release. sions in 2017, then for a full year in 2018.
commonly reported. The researchers noted that volatile In the Dec. 7, 2018, Federal Register,
Chronic air pollution can cause health organic compounds can be removed FRA said it was delaying a final ruling
problems, including an increased risk with low-cost, absorbent materials for nine months.
for cancers such as leukemia and Hodg- such as heat-treated coal and wood,
kin’s lymphoma. The researchers said along with jets that direct air toward “Industry Beat” is written by Associate Editors
salon workers face a lifetime cancer the carbon materials. Barry Bottino, Kevin Druley and Alan Ferguson.

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Safety amid
the swelter
BE VIGILANT TO PREVENT The agency oversees the Central Valley – a 20,000-square-
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES, INJURIES mile agricultural region that stretches 450 miles through
the geographical center of the state – and the people who
By Barry Bottino, associate editor work there. “They do very intense outdoor work, often in
very hot conditions,” Hornung said. “It’s very difficult man-
E
xposure to fresh air and sunlight, as well as not being ual labor.”
confined to an office, are a few of the perks many out- Outdoor labor, according to federal OSHA, can lead to
door workers enjoy. But with the good comes the bad, ailments ranging from heat rash and heat cramps to heat
which includes oppressive temperatures during the sum- exhaustion and heatstroke, which is considered a medical
mer months, when heat-related illnesses and injuries – even emergency.
deaths – are a heightened concern. “The harder you work, the more metabolic heat you
For workers in the waste removal and recycling industry, generate,” Hornung said. “That increases your risk of heat
being outdoors year-round and coping with extreme tem- illness. Workers have to self-monitor their water consump-
peratures and weather are part of the job. tion, how they’re feeling. They can also watch out for one
“No one really faults any trash company another and see if their buddies are getting signs or symp-
for not getting their trash picked up when toms of heat illness and encourage them to take cool-
there’s 6 inches of snow,” said Kirk Sander, down rests.”
vice president of safety and standards at the Workers and employers can benefit from knowing the
Arlington, VA-based National Waste and warning signs and symptoms of heat illnesses (see “Heat
Recycling Association. “If it’s 105 degrees exhaustion vs. heatstroke” on p. 36), as well as having pre-
and humid, you also have to have the same vention and emergency response plans in place.
Sander
understanding that we can’t push [our] “It’s not like you just provide them water and that solves
bodies that hard.” the problem,” Hornung said. “It starts with an effective plan.
Nearly half of all jobs required working outdoors in 2016, The four main components we stress are shade, water, emer-
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And, from 1992 gency procedures and training (known as SWET).”
to 2016, heat stress resulted in 783 worker deaths and caused
nearly 70,000 serious injuries. Why acclimatization matters
Although OSHA doesn’t have a heat stress standard, expe- Even before the calendar turns to July and August, workers
rts interviewed by Safety+Health recommend that employers who let their guard down may be at increased risk.
have a prevention plan in place and provide a written emer-
gency plan onsite. A prevention plan should include proper
training and encourage workers to drink plenty of water, take Feature at a Glance
periodic rest breaks and seek shade when temperatures rise. During the summer months, outdoor workers are at heightened risk
of heat-related illnesses, ranging from a mild heat rash to heatstroke,
Meanwhile, employers and co-workers should keep a watch- which is considered a medical emergency.
ful eye for signs of heat stress.
Key points
Feeling the heat • From 1992 to 2016, heat illnesses caused 783 worker deaths and
Because of the nature of the work, agriculture, landscap- nearly 70,000 serious injuries in the United States.
ing and construction are among the most common indus- • California, Washington and Minnesota, as well as the U.S. military,
all have outdoor heat standards. Federal OSHA relies on its General
tries in which heat-related injuries and illnesses occur, said
Duty Clause in cases of heat illness.
David Hornung, heat and agriculture program coordina- • Some employers are seeking and testing new resources that can
tor for the California Division of Occupational Safety and educate workers to help keep them safe from heat.
Health – also known as Cal/OSHA.

Heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke
Outdoor workers exposed to high temperatures are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries.
Two common illnesses are heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Here are the common symptoms of each, as well as the
recommended treatments.
Heat exhaustion Treatment: Heatstroke symptoms: Treatment:

symptoms: • Get to a cool, • Throbbing headache • Call 911
• Feeling faint or dizzy air-conditioned place • No sweating • Take immediate action to
• Excessive sweating • Drink water if fully • Body temperature above cool the worker until help
• Cool, pale, clammy skin conscious 103° F arrives
• Nausea or vomiting • Take a cool shower • Red, hot, dry skin
• Rapid, weak pulse • Use a cold compress • Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps • Rapid, strong pulse
• Loss of consciousness
Sources: Weather.gov/Heat and SacramentoReady.org
“One thing we’ve noticed with heat exhaustion is that own standards. Some employers across the country follow
some cases occur as early as April,” said Edward Taylor, aspects of the California standard, which includes:
executive director of the Construction Industry Research • Having clean, cool water available for workers.
and Policy Center at the University of Tennessee. “The most • Offering shaded areas for when temperatures exceed 80° F.
cases seem to occur in May, before the worker is getting • Ensuring at least a 10-minute rest break every two hours
acclimated.” when temperatures reach 95° F.
Additionally, workers new to a job may be at greater risk • Promoting consumption of 4 cups of water per hour.
of fatal heat exposure.
In 2016, OSHA reviewed the agency’s 84 heat enforcement With California setting the pace for heat illness standards,
cases from 2012 and 2013. It found that 17 of the 23 workers including work on an upcoming indoor worker heat standard,
who died were in their first three days on a job, including some worker advocates say federal OSHA is lagging behind.
eight on their first day. Last year, advocacy group Public Citizen submitted a
“The body hasn’t had time to physiologically adjust to the petition to OSHA urging the agency to begin the rulemak-
heat,” Hornung said. “[It’s about] ensuring that people know ing process for a national heat illness standard. The petition
what acclimatization is, and that it takes a person up to two drew the support of 131 organizations and 89 individuals.
weeks for their body to get used to working in the heat.” In the absence of such a standard, OSHA relies on its Gen-
OSHA recommends that new workers, as well as employ- eral Duty Clause in heat illness cases. The clause states that
ees returning from a prolonged absence, do 20% of an aver- employers are obligated to provide a workplace “free from
age day’s workload on their first day on the job. Work should recognized hazards … likely to cause death or serious physi-
increase incrementally each day, but not by more than 20%. cal harm.”
When summertime heat waves set in, the agency suggests Critics contend this is too broad. In its petition, Public
employers implement acclimatization practices. For exam- Citizen argues that 130 million workers outside of Califor-
ple, workers should start the first day of the event at 50% of nia, Minnesota and Washington lack protections that a
their normal work pace, followed by 60% on the second day, national heat illness standard could provide.
80% on the third and 100% by the fourth. OSHA’s efforts to prevent heat-related illness and deaths
include promoting its “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign for
Not ‘unique to California’ outdoor workers and its Heat Safety Tool App – designed
California’s heat standard for outdoor workers went into in collaboration with NIOSH. A free guide on the agency’s
effect in 2005. website stresses the use of a heat index chart to help pro-
“It’s certainly not a problem that’s unique to California,” tect workers and acclimatize them to high temperatures.
Hornung said. “Many locations have very hot tempera- The guide also provides planning checklists for employers
tures, including high humidity, which increases the risk of to ensure worker safety.
heat illness.”
Check out OSHA’s resources at
Other states and organizations have followed suit. Minne- osha.gov/heat.
sota, Washington and the U.S. military have adopted their

Strategies to help protect workers
Although some employers follow Cal/OSHA’s standard, oth-
ers adopt any means necessary.
Crews working for Bone Dry Roofing Co. in Georgia and
South Carolina face nearly unbearable temperatures in the
summer months.
“Nobody moves to Georgia or South Carolina to escape
the heat,” said Chad Collins, president and co-owner of the
Athens, GA-based roofing company. “What makes our heat
so tough is that we have really high humidity. Roofs are not
cooling off enough at night. You now take that and put it on
peoples’ bodies and ask them to work in it.”
Collins and his jobsite superintendents are on heightened
alert during the summer months.
An adjusted schedule during the most difficult weather
days is a tool Collins uses. On commercial jobsites, Bone
Dry will remove old roofs as early as 5 a.m.
“When we’re doing heavy labor like tear-off, we’ll get all
that really intensive effort out of the way before the sun even
comes up,” Collins said. “That makes a huge difference. All
it really entails is a little bit of planning and maybe some
artificial lighting.” Heat illness prevention plans
When Collins’ crews are doing sheet metal detail work, The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health –
the product heats up quickly as the sun rises. also known as Cal/OSHA – offers a sample heat illness pre-
“We’ll tent the work with tailgate tents, so you can cre- vention plan on its website. The 12-page document, revised
ate shade on the area where guys are working,” Collins said. in May, outlines three mandatory procedures:
“The difference in metal being left exposed to the sun versus • Identify the person(s) responsible for particular tasks to
the shade could be 40, 50 degrees.” keep workers safe.
To ramp up checks on workers, Collins said he and his • Provide detailed task descriptions, such as the number
superintendents also rely on a third-party safety auditor for and size of water containers and shade structures, their
all jobsites, providing another set of eyes. “It’s dangerous placement at a jobsite and weather tracking.
work,” he said. “If you get disoriented on a rooftop, it’s easy • Specify how heat illness prevention procedures will be
for things to go bad in a hurry.” communicated to workers and how to verify they’re
For Collins and other employers, the available resources being followed.
from OSHA and NIOSH, as well as those from other agencies
In addition, Cal/OSHA strongly encourages employers to
and groups, can help workers manage extreme heat.
tailor these procedures based on crew size, length of work
“I wish I had a magic recipe,” Collins said. “I don’t know
shifts, ambient temperature, and additional sources of heat
that there’s a silver bullet in terms of just one thing that
or personal protective equipment that could affect workers.
makes a huge difference. It’s a constant effort in trying to
View the sample plan at sh-m.ag/2xz2Djw.
make sure that whatever is out there as a resource, we’ll see
if it works.”
workers are encouraged by NWRA to ramp up communica-
How training can help tions when temperatures climb to dangerous levels.
Collins said he often feels like a parent on jobsites in the “It’s working with your dispatcher and your manager
summer. With a predominantly younger workforce in the to understand what’s happening, and scheduling check-
roofing industry, many workers who have played sports in ins and ways to keep the communication channels open,”
the summer presume they know how to avoid heat illnesses. Sander said.
“One of the real concerns is young guys think nothing Collins relies on resources such as toolbox talks from
can happen to them,” he said. “They may nod and agree the National Roofing Contractors Association and other
with you, but in the back of their minds, they think they’re sources to educate workers.
invincible.” “We continue to hammer home how we want them to deal
Employers can combat this mindset with a consistent with it,” Collins said. “That way, it’s not the first time they’ve
safety message and more conversations. Waste and recycling heard it.”

Sail into safety
in San Diego
S
un, fun … and safety? You can perspectives from leaders in EHS, business
count on it, with the National and sustainability, with insights that cut
Safety Council 2019 Congress & through the clichés we hear in the news.”
Expo taking over the San Diego Jack Jackson, senior safety consultant with
Convention Center from Sept. 6 SafeStart, will kick off the second day of Con-
to 12. The world’s largest annual event dedi- gress & Expo with his keynote on workplace
cated to workplace safety, Congress & Expo security and the three key areas organizations
is your place to see the latest and greatest in need to address to keep workers safe from
product technologies and solutions, further workplace violence.
your education by attending one of the more Rounding out the keynote lineup is innova-
than 140 Technical Sessions or 25-plus Profes- tion expert Jim Carroll, who will discuss miti-
sional Development Seminars, and hear from gating safety risk in our fast-moving world.
safety experts and innovators during keynote Do you have a safety management strategy
addresses. that aligns to this faster evolution? Come hear
One such innovator is Opening Session spea- Carroll’s insights, gleaned from more than 25
ker Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible years in industry.
Labs. Ebeling’s organization launched the Returning to the show this year is the NSC
first 3D prosthetic printing lab, after making Job and Career Center, located in Room 4 on
a robotic arm for a young Sudanese boy. The the upper level of the convention center. Pop
project cemented Ebeling’s passion for helping into the center to post open safety jobs at your
people, and he’s gone on to create prosthetic organization, interview candidates, or speak
limbs for people using the technology. His with a representative from career counseling
organization does more than create limbs, too: and resumé review firm Consentium Search.
virtual reality to help people suffering from Head to the Expo Floor when you’re done to
post-traumatic stress disorder, a vibrotactile check out the more than 1,000 products and
suit that allows people who are deaf to “hear” services from exhibitors. While there, visit
music, and more. Ebeling’s message is simple: the New Product Showcase area and cast your
“Innovation can come from anywhere.” vote in the fifth annual “Best in Show” awards.
Taking the stage before Ebeling will be Lorraine Don’t forget to stop by Booth #4335, home to
M. Martin. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Safety+Health magazine, celebrating its 100th
the new president and CEO of NSC about her year! Meet members of the team and see what
passion for safety and what inspires her. you’d look like on the cover of the magazine.
Next up, NSC will take you “beyond the Congress & Expo has something for every-
buzzwords” during the Executive Forum. one. We look forward to celebrating safety
This keynote will provide you with “practical with you in San Diego!
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Congress: September 6-12

San Diego, CA Expo: September 9-11
San Diego Convention Center

Highlights
Sessions are current as of June 21. Go to congress.nsc.org
for the most up-to-date information.
Keynote speakers
All presentations are scheduled to take place in the San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 20.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
OPENING SESSION: EXECUTIVE FORUM:
Making the Impossible Possible EHS & Sustainability – Beyond the Buzzwords
8-9:30 A.M. 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Not Impossible Labs was founded on Mick Ebeling’s firm belief that Environmental, health and safety professionals have spent the past
nothing is impossible. NIL develops creative solutions to address 10 years or more grappling with sustainability. Yet, as its scope con-
real-world problems. Ebeling established the world’s first 3D print- tinues to grow, many organizations struggle to truly integrate EHS
ing prosthetic laboratory and training facility. Ebeling’s motto is and sustainability beyond the buzzwords. This session provides
technology for the sake of humanity. practical perspectives from leaders in EHS, business and sustain-
ability, with insights that cut through the clichés we hear in the
Mick Ebeling news – and even in our own organizations.
Founder and CEO
Not Impossible Labs PANELISTS
Author, “Not Impossible: The Art and Joy
of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done”
Nancy Case
Vice President
Environment, Health and Safety
The Mosaic Co.
Lorraine M. Martin
President and CEO
National Safety Council
Danyelle Phelps
Director
Enterprise Environmental
and Operations Sustainability
Owens Corning
Mark P. Vergnano
Chairman
Board of Directors
National Safety Council Catherine Sheane
Civil/Structures Sustainability
and Resilience Practice Lead
Parsons Corp.
Photos: International Center for the Documentary Arts
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11
OCCUPATIONAL KEYNOTE: LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE:
It Can Happen Here: Workplace Security Aligning to Velocity: Mitigating Safety Risk
8-9 A.M. in the Era of Acceleration
Does your organization have security/safety procedures preparing 8-9 A.M.
workers for unexpected incidents, including threats, domestic/ We have a new vocabulary: the sharing economy, 3D printing,
sexual violence, stalking or worse? Unfortunately, in today’s machine learning and augmented reality. What seemed to be sci-
society, workplace security is something we need to consider. ence fiction just a few short years ago is already here.
Jack Jackson will introduce you to three key areas that organiza- New technologies and new safety concerns are creating new
tions need to address to keep their employees safe from potential workplace risks, as well as transformative challenges to established
violence. workforce structures and regulatory management. This world
demands faster innovation, agile response, flexible strategies and,
Jack Jackson most important, the ability to “think big, start small, scale fast.”
Senior Safety Consultant For the past 25 years, Jim Carroll has had a front-row seat to the
SafeStart massive changes in industries worldwide, from NASA to Disney, as
well as deep insight into the leadership mindset of organizations as
they adapt to the era of acceleration. Do you have a safety manage-
ment strategy that aligns to this faster evolution? Are you ready for
what comes next?
Jim Carroll
International Futurist, Trends
and Innovation Expert
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On the Expo Floor While visiting the Expo Floor, vote for your favorite product,
service or technology to help crown our “Best in Show” winners,
Safety+Health magazine is 100! announced Tuesday, Sept. 10, prior to the Occupational Keynote.
BOOTH #4335
Safety+Health, the National Safety Council’s Passport to Prizes
award-winning publication and the official Participate and enter for a chance to win! You can pick up your
years of magazine of the NSC Congress & Expo, is passport at the registration area. Visit the sponsors’ booths to get a
celebrating its 100th anniversary! Every month, stamp. Then, drop off your completed card in the NSC Learning Lab
more than 91,000 subscribers look to S+H for area to enter the drawing for a chance to win prizes. Your card must
reporting and analysis on topics important to safety professionals, be dropped off by 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to be eligible.
including regulation and legislation, research, trends, best The drawing will take place at 11 a.m. in the NSC Learning Lab area.
practices, and results from annual salary and job outlook surveys.
Stop by Booth #4335 to meet members of the team and see what
Learning Labs
you’d look like on the cover of S+H! BOOTH #5343
Maximize your learning experience by participating in seven
NSC Resource Center 45-minute educational sessions. The NSC Learning Lab provides
BOOTH #4135 the perfect opportunity to explore your interests in quick,
What’s your score? Stop by the NSC Resource Center to take the information-packed sessions:
safety benchmarking survey for free. You’ll have the opportunity to • Injury Facts: Data You Can Count On (Tech Session 1)
talk with an NSC consultant and learn about solutions to your most- • Green Beans & Ice Cream: Beyond Zero Injuries (Tech Session 21)
pressing safety issues. Also, experience the “art of seeing safety” • Buried Alive: A Survivor’s Story (Tech Session 40)
to help improve your incident investigations and more. • OSHA’s Top 10 Violations (Tech Session 58)
• Safety at Heights: Using Innovation and a New Standard to Keep
OSHA’s Top 10 Workers Safer at Heights (Tech Session 59)
NSC CONGRESS & EXPO EXCLUSIVE – BOOTH #5343 • How to Avoid the Most Common Combustible Dust Mistakes
SPONSORED BY SAFETY+HEALTH MAGAZINE (Tech Session 61)
Be at the NSC Learning Lab area at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. • The “Y” in SafetY (Tech Session 115)
10, when Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate
of Enforcement Programs, will announce the agency’s Top 10
For more information about these Learning Lab Sessions, visit the
most-cited violations for fiscal year 2019. NSC Congress & Expo
“Technical Sessions” section on p. 44.
attendees will be the first to hear this major announcement.
Time Out Lounge
New Product Showcase BOOTH #1037
AISLES 3400 AND 3500
Located in a prime spot on the Expo Floor, the Time Out Lounge is
Whether you’re looking for a product or service to provide a
the perfect place to meet up with your colleagues or grab a quick
solution or to see what’s “hot” in the marketplace, the New Product
refreshment. TV screens will stream sports coverage throughout
Showcase should be your first stop on your quest for information.
the day.

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Don’t miss
NSC Job and Career Center
Put the NSC Professional Safety Network/
UPPER LEVEL, ROOM 4 Divisions on your schedule
Returning to Congress & Expo this year is the
NSC Job and Career Center. Stop by to post open National Safety Council members have access to several professional
safety-related positions or host private meetings or safety networks known as “Divisions.” Divisions provide opportunities
interviews. Specialty EHS recruiters from search firm to network, learn and engage with others in your industry.
Consentium Search will be on hand to provide career All Divisions meetings will take place at the Marriott Marquis with
counseling and resumé review. The center will be open the exception of the Labor Division, which will take place at the Wynd-
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 9 to 10.
ham Bayside.
Special Event LABOR DIVISION

National Awards Celebration* Union members only | Sept. 6-8 | Various times
MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Awards luncheon | Sept. 6 | Noon-1:15 p.m.
RECEPTION: 5:30-6:30 P.M. Welcome reception | Sept. 7 | 6-8 p.m.
AWARD CEREMONY: 6:30-8 P.M.
LOCATION: SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER, BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DIVISION MEETING
BALLROOM 20D
Sept. 8 | 2-5 p.m.
Come celebrate the accomplishments of National
Safety Council members and safety leaders! Enjoy
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the ceremony.
CONSTRUCTION & UTILITIES DIVISION MEETING
Then, watch as NSC member companies, friends, Sept. 8 | 2-5 p.m.
families and colleagues are recognized for their
outstanding safety achievements. Among those to be
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR DIVISION MEETING
recognized are recipients of the Distinguished Service
to Safety Award; the Marion Martin Award; and the Sept. 10 | 1-4 p.m.
Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2019.
*Separate fee and preregistration required. TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DIVISION
School Transportation & Transit Section | Sept. 8 | 10 a.m.-noon
Technical Tours Commercial Vehicle/Fleet Sections | Sept. 8 | 1-3 p.m.
USS Midway Museum** Transportation Safety Division meeting | Sept. 9 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 Aviation Safety Committee | Sept. 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Waterborne Transport Group | Sept. 11 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOON-2 P.M.
The USS Midway Museum is the longest-serving Waterborne Transport Group | Sept. 12 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
aircraft carrier in the 20th century. The historic
USS Midway is San Diego’s beacon of the legacy WOMEN’S CAUCUS
of those who serve, inspire and educate future
Luncheon | Sept. 10 | Noon-1 p.m.
generations.
Meeting | Sept. 10 | 1:15-3 p.m.
San Diego Gas & Electric**

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11
NOON-2:30 P.M. Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-noon
The Skills Training Center, built in 2004, is
a centralized training facility serving the
occupational training needs for San Diego Gas &
Electric. Combining classroom and field training,
the center supports electrical distribution,
transmission, substation, gas operations and
customer service field training.
**Separate fee ($50/person) and preregistration

required. Limited space. Available to full Congress
& Expo registrants only.

Technical Sessions
Sessions are current as of July 9. Go to congress.nsc.org
for the most up-to-date information.
Skill levels
INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
New to the field, with little or no Experienced in the field, with a desire A “seasoned” safety and health
training to build on skills professional
1-3 years’ experience 4-9 years’ experience 10+ years’ experience
KEY: = 45-MINUTE NSC LEARNING LAB SESSION ON THE EXPO FLOOR
Monday, Sept. 9, 1–1:45 p.m.

her life to sharing the importance of work-
place safety and educating employees and
4
An Analysis of Ladder Fatalities
1 employers about safety responsibility. Every
moment of every day she is reminded about
ADVANCED
Injury Facts: Data You Can the significant, life-changing consequences
To reduce the risk of fatal incidents involv-
Count On of safety not being a priority.
ing ladders, safety professionals must
ADVANCED understand the factors contributing to these
Presenter: Kina Hart, safety associate, Master
In 2017, 5,147 workers were killed and another incidents. This session shares the findings of
Lock Co.
4.5 million were injured on the job. Join Ken an analysis of 356 reports from the NIOSH
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation
Kolosh, manager of statistics at the National
Safety Council, as he explores the latest occu- 3 (FACE) Program. We’ll discuss who died,
pational injury and fatality trends using Injury Actively Caring for People – what they were doing, what kinds of ladders
Facts.nsc.org. The new Injury Facts website, STEP into the AC4P Movement & were involved, how often faulty ladders were
which takes the place of the NSC chartbook, Cultivate a Brother/Sister Keeper involved, training and unsafe behaviors that
allows you to find the workplace safety data Culture led to death.
you need – whether it’s a basic overview or ADVANCED Presenter: Seth Patterson, ESH engineer
detailed, interactive charts and tables. This This presentation will explain the fundamen- senior staff, Lockheed Martin Space
session will provide a comprehensive review tal AC4P principles from psychological sci-
of top workplace injury and fatality trends,
give you the skills to explore the data on your
ence essential for successfully addressing 5
the human dynamics of occupational safety Brothers/Sister’s Keeper:
own, and offer an opportunity for you to ask and health. Incorporating these AC4P prin-
How to Make it Happen –
questions. ciples will enhance effectiveness and enable
Presenter: Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics,
Creating a Workplace Where
the achievement of a “brother’s/sister’s
National Safety Council keeper” work culture. The See, Thank, Enter,
Everyone Shares Safety!
ADVANCED
Pass (STEP) method asks participants to look
How many times have you heard someone
for AC4P behavior that supports safety (See).
Monday, Sept. 9, 1–2 p.m. admonish workers to be their brother’s/sister’s
Thank the person for the safety-related
keeper? Everyone knows what the concept
2 act, give an AC4P wristband with a unique
identification number, report the positive
means, but do they know the specifics of how?
It’s Your Safety – Don’t Give It exchange at www.ac4p.org (Enter), includ-
In this engaging session, you’ll hear about
Away: The Kina Hart Story ing the wristband number. Ask to Pass on to
specific “how-to” methods that will allow your
INTRODUCTORY employees to take action and protect people.
thank another person. With this AC4P pro-
Kina Hart’s story about the traumatic ampu- You’ll learn peer-reviewed techniques that will
cess, observations of safety-related behav-
tation of her left arm will change the way you take employees beyond the vague concept of
iors are spread to facilitate the promotion of
do your job. In just a matter of minutes, Kina’s being their brother’s/sister’s keeper to specific
an AC4P culture.
life dramatically changed, as did the lives of actions. Attendees will receive a free copy of
Presenter: Krista S. Geller, president,
her co-workers, family and friends. In this the bestselling e-book, “Would You Watch
GellerAC4P Inc.
session, she’ll share why she’s on a lifelong Out For My Safety?”
mission to make sure that what happened to Presenter: John Drebinger, certified speaking
her one sunny summer day never happens to professional, John Drebinger Presentations
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plan and develop our program inclusions,
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HR and the Safety/ communications and training so we take
Reinventing Root Cause
Risk Management Relationship multicultural influence into consideration.
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE In this session, three metal industry EHS
Cultural intelligence is important to the suc-
The roles of human resources and safety/ experts share their experience tackling post-
cess of your safety system. This session will
risk management are often intricately inter- incident root cause investigations at multiple
demonstrate the application of five cultural
twined within many organizations. They even facilities – and the challenges they’ve faced.
scales to be considered when working with
may be blended into a single role. In addi- You’ll learn how they’ve reinvented the root
multicultural groups.
tion to day-to-day employee administration cause process and documents to encour-
Presenter: Eldeen Pozniak, director/senior
activities, HR and safety professionals also age cultural shifts and consider diverse work
consultant, Pozniak Safety Associates
have responsibility for compliance with all forces, generational differences between
supervision and staff, and changes to
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federal, state and local requirements regard-
ing employment laws and regulations. This language that help improve root cause
interactive session will focus on the roles, People, Not Policy: When investigation results. They’ll discuss inci-
responsibilities and – ultimately – liabilities Compliance Driven Safety dent investigations in which the improved
(both organizationally and personally) these Isn’t Working method has been applied, as well as signifi-
professionals face to ensure employees INTERMEDIATE cant findings that aim to prevent additional
are fully engaged, motivated and following Can you tie a profitable company to a safe injuries from occurring and to support pro-
established safety procedures. company, all without mentioning any regulat- duction operations in spotting any potential
Presenters: Keith Wheeler, president and ing agencies? Let’s bring the humanity back reoccurrence.
chief human resources officer, HR Resources into safety and make it easier for everyone. Presenters: Cesar Castaneda, environmental
of the Carolinas LLC, and Wesley Wheeler, Running your safety program from a place health and safety manager, and Tim
NECA director of safety, National Electrical of fear and defense rarely keeps anyone Tomerlin, environmental health and safety
Contractors Association safer and never makes our jobs any easier. manager, Vista Metals Inc.; and Allyson Clark,
The trap of compliance-driven policies often environmental health and safety manager,
7 leads to dry, dictatorial, uninspiring leaders

who don’t really teach – or reach – anyone.
Alpert and Alpert Iron and Steel
Identifying Cultural Hazards:

4 Clues Your Organization
In this session, we’ll discuss why compliance-
driven effort doesn’t mean a safe workplace.
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is Out of Balance Safety in the World of Industrial
You’ll identify aspects of your management
INTERMEDIATE Automation
style that you can change to make safety
Traditional health and safety risk assess- INTERMEDIATE
about people, not regulations, and learn
ments focus on hazard identification. But Industrial automation has made the indus-
safety communication techniques.
what if the hazards aren’t physical or chemi- trial world a more productive, more efficient
Presenter: Regina McMichael, president,
cal? What if they’re cultural? How can you environment. However, the complex, unique
The Learning Factory Inc.
identify cultural hazards that have a pro- products and systems that are the center-
piece of industrial automation introduce
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found effect on safety, productivity and
quality? In this session, we’ll examine sys- safety issues never before seen in industry.
tems that degrade trust and credibility, and Radical Safety This presentation will explore how advances
learn the most effective methods to identify ADVANCED in technology that lead to the development
latent elements that signal a culture at risk. Vince Poscente travels the globe weaving a of new products and systems create issues of
You’ll leave with a greater ability to identify message of safety performance and minimiz- safety and security that must be addressed if
the pitfalls in your organization’s safety pro- ing operational risk by challenging each audi- companies in the world of industrial automa-
gram and the logic-based tools to help mini- ence member to embrace a zero-incident tion will be successful and survive.
mize cultural pressures. mindset. As a New York Times bestselling Presenter: John Kovacik, principal engineer,
Presenter: Rodney Grieve, facilitator, Branta author, he’ll share practical insights from UL LLC
Worldwide his stories of “recreational skier to Olympic
skier in four years” and “guiding expeditions
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8 into the Himalayas.” Vince’s fresh and high-
energy perspective on clarity, commitment,
Solving Your Slip and Fall
Multicultural Considerations consistency, confidence and control will be
Problem in 5 Easy Steps
With Our Safety Communications part of this entertaining, educational and
INTRODUCTORY
and Training This session will explore how to control the

motivational presentation.
INTERMEDIATE high cost of slip and fall incidents through
Presenter: Vince Poscente, author, former
As we become an increasingly global com- prevention, statistical analysis, incident
Olympian, motivational speaker, Radical
munity, we’ll come across people from dif- investigation, claims management and liti-
Safety
ferent cultures, either when working abroad gation management. You’ll learn about tri-
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static coefficient of friction and dynamic

coefficient of friction. We’ll also discuss dif-
16 follow-up employee survey revealed signifi-
cant improvements in the company’s safety
ferent floor coverings and their characteris-
The Undeniable Truths Every culture. These improvements correspond to
tics. You’ll gain the ability to make educated Leader Must Know About consistent decline in incident rates. In this
ADVANCED
recommendations for flooring materials to session, we’ll explore the company’s five-
improve floor safety, and learn about various Join Jim Spigener as he shares the undeni- year journey, sharing both the successes and
industry testing standards and the proper able truths he has learned over the course of the bumps encountered along the road.
use and installation of floor mats. his career. This session will hone in on stan- Presenters: Sherry Perdue, senior partner,
Presenter: Russell Kendzior, president, dards and conventional wisdom that have Safety Performance Solutions Inc., and Chris
National Floor Safety Institute been around for years and challenge whether Plue, senior vice president, Webcor Builders
they are enhancing or inhibiting progress
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when it comes to safety performance. We’ll
discuss how – if blockers to better safety
results exist – you can channel resources, What Employees Think About
best practices and proven strategies, that, if Safety: Trends from Safety
implemented properly, can deliver sustain- Culture Assessments and Focus
able results, as well as how to inspire learn- Group Interviews
ing and create a high-performance culture. ADVANCED
Presenter: Jim Spigener, chief client officer, This session highlights more than 20 years of
DEKRA Organization Safety and Reliability safety culture assessments – including infor-
mation from more than 300,000 safety culture
17 survey responses from hundreds of organiza-
tions, structured employee interviews, and
Understanding Your
safety management systems and leader-
Environmental Responsibilities
ship behavior assessments. Although most
INTERMEDIATE
employees believe leaders care about safety,
This session is designed for the professional
much more is still expected from leadership to
who has assumed environmental responsi-
help build an ideal safety culture. Comments
bilities in his or her organization, or who sim-
from employee interviews will be highlighted,
ply wants to achieve a better understanding
demonstrating the level of emotion and hon-
of federal environmental regulations such as
est feelings employees are sometimes fearful
the Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Resource
to express directly to management. We’ll also
Conservation and Recovery Act; and Com-
discuss common sources of misunderstand-
prehensive Environmental Response, Com-
ings between front-line employees and orga-
pensation, and Liability Act. You’ll gain a
nizational leaders.
better understanding of the basic require-
Presenters: Ronnie Collins, director of safety,
ments of each regulation and how they apply
Shockey Companies, and Steve Roberts,
in industry.
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senior partner, Safety Performance Solutions
Inc.
The Day We Will Remember IHN Safety Services
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INTERMEDIATE
In this session, Ricky Rollins will discuss the 18 Workplace Violence:
workplace incident that almost took his life Using a Safety Culture
23 years ago and how it could have affected What Really Happens?
Assessment to Drive Change:
his family if he had died that day. He’ll also ADVANCED
One Construction Company’s What really happens during an act of work-
share four stories – from the perspective of
friend, father, husband, brother, co-worker,
Five-Year Journey place violence? Drawing upon multiple com-
INTERMEDIATE
supervisor and department manger – about bat tours as a Marine Corps infantry officer
In 2014, Webcor Builders, a large com- and extensive study of workplace violence
how his circle has been affected. Some are
mercial construction contractor, began a in corporate America, Lev Pobirsky will help
good things, and some are not so good, but
journey to improve worker safety by focus- you recognize signs of troubled employ-
each story has lessons in it for all of us: Learn
ing on safety culture. Efforts began with a ees and shed much-needed light on how
from others. Use your influence. Don’t let
comprehensive safety culture assessment humans respond to potentially violent situ-
ego or pride get in the way. Brother’s keeper
that revealed both strengths and opportu- ations. In today’s volatile environment, man-
takes two. Just do your job. We will never
nities. Since then, the company has made a aging workplace violence risk is a must. In
remember how much product we make
number of changes geared toward cultivat- this session, you’ll gain awareness of histori-
today!
ing an “Actively Caring” culture. The results cal workplace violence events and societal
Presenter: Ricky Rollins, president, Ricky
have exceeded everyone’s expectations: A trends, the ability to spot warning signs of
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what happens to the body and mind when
Monday, Sept. 9, 24
violence unfolds, and best practices for miti- 2:30–3:30 p.m. Can You Defend Your Training?
INTERMEDIATE
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gating workplace violence risk.
The American National Standards Commit-
Presenter: Lev Pobirsky, senior director,
A Global Approach to Ladder tee Z490.1 on Criteria for Accepted Practices
safety and security, Pepsi-Cola National
Injuries: Working Together to in Safety, Health and Environmental Train-
Brand Beverages
ing Standard was created in response to the
Prevent Injuries and Save Lives
recognized need for improvement in envi-
INTERMEDIATE
ronmental, health and safety training. In this
An international panel will share how its mem-
session, we’ll explore why quality training
bers’ countries are preventing workplace haz-
is required to ensure that workers and EHS
ards, with a special focus on ladder-related
professionals have the knowledge, skills and
incidents and fall protection. In this session,
abilities necessary to protect themselves
speakers from the United States, United
and others in the workplace. We’ll discuss
Kingdom and India share an international
how the standard covers the major elements
perspective on preventing ladder-related
of an effective training program to ensure
injuries. Learn cutting-edge and novel
workers are properly trained and educated
approaches to workplace safety taken by
on workplace hazards, risks and controls.
workers in other countries, and how U.S.
Presenter: Daniel Snyder, owner, SPAN
safety standards are helping these coun-
International Training LLC
tries in turn. The session will include an
international angle on emerging trends in
equipment and guidelines, as well as case 25
studies on preventing injuries and saving Drug Tests and Disincentives:
lives. Effective Programs That Won’t
Presenters: Chris Chivell, national safety Drive Down Injury Reporting
manager, TB Davies; Dave Francis, national INTERMEDIATE
safety director, Little Giant Ladder Systems; Does OSHA allow post-incident drug test-
and Agastya Sagar Veesamsetty, head of ing? Can you discipline an injured employee
business development, Sagar Asia for not following safety rules? What about
rate-based incentive programs? OSHA
23 expects employers to develop a reasonable
Assessing and Addressing Risk system for employees to report work-related
Monday, Sept. 9, 2–2:45 p.m. Tolerance in the Workplace injuries and illnesses and encourage them to
INTERMEDIATE
do so. In this session, we’ll discuss ways your
21 In the past, we believed workers didn’t incentive programs can encourage employ-
ees to report their injuries and illnesses, and
Green Beans & Ice Cream: recognize the hazards in the workplace,
how you can use post-incident drug testing
Beyond Zero Injuries and our safety programs focused on safety
awareness. When we look at risk tolerance, and disciplinary programs as a way to consis-
INTERMEDIATE
we find that individuals may properly iden- tently enforce legitimate work rules.
For years, safety leaders have been chal-
tify the hazards, but accept the risk and pro- Presenters: Lisa Neuberger, editor, work-
lenged with the goal of zero injuries. Millions
ceed with the task anyway. This session will place safety and environment, and Travis
of dollars have been spent by leading firms
provide an understanding of why an indi- Rhoden, senior editor, workplace safety, J. J.
in search of zero, the “holy grail” of safety.
vidual’s risk tolerance drives behavior that Keller & Associates Inc.
Many of these efforts have proved beneficial.
Yet, many others must be questioned. Some can lead to injuries. We’ll discuss thought
of the finest safety cultures meet the goal of patterns and beliefs that lead to risk-
zero, only to find that a tragic event shatters tolerant behavior, identifiable categories of
zero, leaving it a hollow memory. Why does risk tolerance that may be present in your
this happen? Is zero really the right goal, or is workforce, as well as a case study of how
there a better one that will drive continuous an understanding of risk tolerance was used
safety improvement? Learn what lies beyond to establish a new office in a highly risk-
zero, and how this is the goal your culture tolerant part of the world.
must strive for to not only survive, but thrive, Presenter: William Garnes, SSHE project
in today’s competitive landscape. manager, ExxonMobil Global Services Co.
Presenter: Bill Sims Jr., president, The Bill
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Lisa Robinson and Emily Whitcomb, senior
Early Injury Intervention, program managers, National Safety Council
Disrupting the Paradigm
of Health and Safety –
An Employer’s Perspective 30
INTRODUCTORY Just a Second Ago ...
Traditional occupational health programs the Shortcut That Changed
have long provided reactionary care for Everything
the injured worker. The increase in preven- INTRODUCTORY
tion and early intervention programs using Brad Livingston was involved in back-to-back
athletic trainers embedded in the work- explosions that were 100% preventable. The
force has dramatically improved injury and contributing factors were the same that
severity rates, as well as decreased work- exist in every type of organization – short-
ers’ compensation costs for industry. In this cuts, complacency, pride, bad attitudes and
session, you’ll learn how the world’s largest improper perspectives. Given only a 5%
grower and processor of almonds shifted its chance of surviving his injuries, Brad pulled
model of care from a reactive occupational through and now shares his story. In this
health program that uses nurses to a proac- session, he’ll discuss the “ripple effect” –
tive model – reversing high injury rates and 28 including what he and, more important, his
family went through – to stress to attendees
reducing associated costs while improving I2P2 – Why Wait for OSHA?
the health and morale of its workforce. that they cannot allow these factors to be
INTERMEDIATE
Presenters: James Allivato, senior director part of their workplace. “You think it can’t
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs are
of operations, and Stacy Bierce, vice presi- happen to you?”
required in some State Plans, and OSHA has
dent of organizational development, ATI Presenter: Brad Livingston, motivational
been working toward making them a require-
Worksite Solutions; and Jack Moss, director safety speaker, Safety Difference
ment for all, so why wait? Having an I2P2 is
of safety, risk and health, Blue Diamond good safety management, and many com-
Growers panies already have most of the pieces in 31
place to make a formal plan. In this presen- OSHA Recordkeeping
27 tation, we’ll discuss leadership commitment, and ITA Electronic Reporting:
How a Major American Airline worker participation, hazard identification and What Goes Wrong?
Made the Shift From Truck assessment, hazard prevention and control, INTRODUCTORY
education and training, and recordkeeping.
to iPad Based Audiometry Is your company in compliance with OSHA’s
A director from Cal/OSHA will present the recordkeeping requirements? Do you know
INTERMEDIATE
requirements of its regulation that has been which workplace injuries and illnesses
Frustrated by the cost, inconvenience and
in place since the ‘90s and is the No. 1 cited have to be recorded and/or reported, and
unreliability of using a service provider to
violation in both construction and general which do not? OSHA’s electronic reporting
manage annual hearing testing, a major
industry. requirements are in effect, and many estab-
American airline knew there had to be a bet-
Presenters: Juan Calderon, district manager, lishments may have missed the reporting
ter way. It chose to bring its hearing program
State of California, Division of Occupa- deadline or improperly reported because
in-house with iPad-based audiometry. This
tional Safety and Health, and David Jewell, of lingering confusion about their report-
new equipment is automated, easy to use
regional safety consultant, Conney Safety ing requirements. This session will provide
and optimized for use outside of a sound
Products you with a comprehensive understanding of
booth. It offers advanced data management
and a host of managed services that have your electronic reporting obligations, and
improved and simplified the airline’s overall 29 explore the complexities of recordkeeping
program. During this presentation, repre- Impaired Driving: Drowsy, Drunk, through a challenging game of “Recordable
sentatives from both companies will share or Not Recordable?”
Distracted, Drugged
how the shift to portable, tablet audiometry Presenter: Greg Duncan, environmental,
INTERMEDIATE
and paperless data management has signifi- health and safety expert, VelocityEHS
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause
cantly reduced costs, increased testing effi- of injury in the workplace. Impaired drivers
ciency, and improved employee experience. may account for this leading workplace safety
Presenters: Kim McDaniel, safety program issue. Learn about the four D’s of impaired
lead, Southwest Airlines; and Kate Mosley, driving: drowsy, drunk, distracted and
product manager, SHOEBOX Inc. drugged. Is your workforce driving impaired?
Can you identify the risk factors? How can you
reduce the risk and protect your workforce?
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32 34 After sifting through fatal incident reports

and statistics for a decade, Rodd and his
Rethinking Risk Assessment: Safe 4 the Right Reasons: aerospace engineer son have determined
Adding the 3rd Dimension The Ticket to Employee Safety that the vast majority of victims make one
ADVANCED Engagement of four “fatal flubs” in the last minute before
When risk assessments are discussed, the INTERMEDIATE they die. Knowing how these mental mis-
conversation often has several themes. The conventional approach to employee takes happen, when they will happen and
Everyone agrees that risk assessment is help- safety (rules, regulations, policies and proce- countering them is the key – when all else
ful for prioritization of their time and safety dures) misses the mark, delivering frustrating has failed – to staying alive.
resources. In addition, most initially will say and meager results. “Safe 4 the Right Rea- Presenter: Rodd Wagner, author and Forbes
these assessments are, in theory, “easy.” sons” explains our human nature, why we do columnist, Rock Solid Strategy LLC
Often, the conversation then turns to the some of the things we do and why we don’t
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limitations of the common risk assessment do some of the things we should. We’ll dis-
matrixes. The potential severity of an inci- cuss the critical aspects that drive behavior
dent usually is fairly easy to determine based change and motivate employees to be safe, The Psychology of Risk
upon the amount and/or type of hazardous not just for themselves, but for others who Homeostasis: Why Smart
energy in the environment. The likelihood or count on them. You’ll learn how employees Technology Makes Us
probability of an exposure often is a bit more can watch out for one another so that when Take More Risks
difficult to determine. In this session, we’ll they see something, they can say something. ADVANCED
discuss why expanding the matrix concept Presenter: Dale Lesinski, vice president, Smart technologies, such as proximity alert
to include common human factors – those DiVal Safety Equipment systems, smartphones and automation,
behaviors we all display from time to time – are supposed to make us safer. So why do
may make it a much more effective tool.
Presenter: Gary Higbee, senior safety
35 humans react to them by taking more risks?
In this session, we’ll discuss studies that show
consultant, SafeStart The Drug Buzz Now: Preparing
the impact of technology – how we take more
for 2020 – Managing Marijuana risks because of it, and how it can make our
and Rx in Your Workplace
33 INTERMEDIATE
sites/performance worse through risk homeo-
stasis. Smart technology also introduces a
Risk Assessment and Safety The landscape surrounding a sound drug- serious degree of confusion for human opera-
Review of Collaborative Robots free workplace policy is rapidly and radically tors regarding their assessment of risks. In
and AMRs: Methodology and changing, carrying a significant safety, finan- this session, you’ll learn how these limitations
Case Studies cial and legal risk to employers. We’ll discuss can be overcome by the application of sound
ADVANCED solutions to the newest challenges (How cognitive psychological principles.
New and sophisticated robotic applica- does marijuana impact my company? Should Presenter: Mark Pergrem, senior safety
tions are developing rapidly. Collaborative I test for it?); approaches to complying with consultant, SAFEMap
robots, autonomous mobile robots, and conflicting state and federal laws; your right
changing uses for conventional robots con- to prohibit, test and discipline for marijuana;
tinue as the top growth solutions to keep recent case law that can help you avoid legal
pace and maximize safety and efficiency. challenges; how to design protocols around
However, the applicability of existing safety pain medications without violating privacy
regulations/industry consensus standards laws; and best practices for a defensible
are challenged. In this session, you’ll hear policy.
about real-world case studies, includ- Presenter: Christine Clearwater, president,
ing safety requirements for new robotic Drug-Free Solutions Group LLC
products development, and the methods/
findings of robotic risk assessments con-
ducted for high-tech, warehousing, and
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The Fatal Flub: Avoiding
research and development labs.
Presenter: Nate Scott, associate consultant, the Mental Mistakes
BSI EHS Services and Solutions That Will Kill You
INTERMEDIATE
New York Times bestselling author Rodd
Wagner began his career as a newspaper
reporter covering “cops and courts,” includ-
ing the emergency services that respond to
fatalities. “What were they thinking?” he’d
ask the incident commanders. They didn’t
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38 and why it’s important, situations involv-

ing EI, tools to help you determine your EI,
42
The Workforce Labor Shortage: and ways to change your EI. It’s more than a
Culture Transformation Across
A Discussion of the Risks and the buzzword – it’s one of the strongest predic- Global Locations
Solutions to Protect Our People tors of an individual’s success! ADVANCED
INTERMEDIATE Presenter: Cece Weldon, president, IBEX Domtar Personal Care, a leading manufac-
Labor experts have predicted that the Strategy Group turer of high-quality and innovative absorbent
United States won’t have the workforce to hygiene products with manufacturing plants
maintain or rebuild our country’s infrastruc- throughout North America and Europe, has
ture. Currently, shortages of skilled labor, as Monday, Sept. 9 been successfully executing a strategy that
well as management, have been reported. 3–3:45 p.m. focuses on creating value for the internal
The problem is worsening by the day, with customers of its safety efforts. Efforts that
no clear solution on the horizon. The safety 40 transform safety must be focused on value
risks associated with the labor crisis will be Buried Alive: A Survivor’s Story creation and be perceived as valuable to
unprecedented and touch every aspect of INTERMEDIATE the employees and leadership. This session
your organization. As a leader, your abil- In this session, Joe Tantarelli recalls the explores, in detail, the practical approach
ity to implement solutions for this problem events of June 5, 1983, when he was nearly taken (and the lessons learned) over the past
might be the hallmark or ultimate failure of buried alive by a trench that collapsed on five years across global locations – leverag-
your career. In this session, we’ll seek to bet- him while he was installing piping. Joe will ing the methodology outlined in the 2013
ter understand the problem, then discuss explore how human error contributed to book, “STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence,”
solutions. serious mistakes that nearly cost him his life. to strategically improve both safety perfor-
Presenter: Nicholas Kuntz, vice president, He’ll also discuss the physical and emotional mance and culture.
producer, Alliant Insurance Services effects that incidents such as this have on Presenters: Kirk Bagnal, director of global
not only the person injured, but also family, environment, health, and safety, Domtar
39 friends, co-workers and a company’s safety

culture. You’ll learn strategies to help work-
Personal Care; and Shawn Galloway, presi-
dent and chief operating officer, ProAct
Why Safety Professionals Fail Safety Inc.
ers avoid these types of incidents.
ADVANCED
Presenter: Joe Tantarelli, safety consultant,
Are you having a difficult time communicat-
ing with your team or supervisor? Is it chal-
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lenging to get your initiatives approved? Are Elevating Your Temporary
you not advancing in your career? If you’re Monday, Sept. 9 Staffing Agency Worker Safety
unaware of how you’re presenting yourself, 4–5 p.m. Programs
if you’re turning off others with abrasive INTRODUCTORY
behaviors or you cave under minimal stress,
no one will stick around long enough to
41 In this panel discussion, you’ll learn what
it takes to initiate best safety practices for
Achieving EHS Excellence:
hear your message – let alone consider you employers – including temporary staffing
for advancement in the organization. In this
Best Practices from the 2019
agencies – to provide the best workforce
session, we’ll discuss emotional intelligence Campbell Award Winner staff for industrial (manufacturing), con-
ADVANCED
struction, warehouse, office and other types
Achieving and maintaining environmental,
of occupations. Panelists will answer ques-
health and safety excellence is a process of
tions to help understand the level of com-
continuous improvement, primarily because
mitment needed, as well as the benefits of
of the integration of EHS management into
providing safe workplaces. We’ll discuss
business operations. By submitting applica-
how improving management commitment
tions and undergoing rigorous onsite assess-
and leadership, the candidate qualification
ments of their operations, all recipients of
and selection process, safety orientation
the Robert W. Campbell Award have shown
and training, safety culture, and incident
that an integrated EHS management system
management can set you above the rest!
is crucial to building and growing a sustain-
Presenters: Robert Lewellen, director of
able business. Learn how the 2019 Camp-
safety and loss prevention, EmployBridge,
bell Award recipient has achieved success
and Max Torres, manager of risk manage-
while improving business performance and
ment, Helpmates Staffing Services
increasing profitability.
Presenter: 2019 Campbell Award winner,
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and don’ts, and share practical examples of
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Hang Up and Drive how to have meaningful conversations with
Significant Changes to NFPA 70E
INTRODUCTORY ADVANCED
someone about their safety.
Distracted driving has become an epidemic. NFPA 70E has become an effective tool in
Presenters: Matthew Boardman, senior man-
In this presentation, Jacy Good recounts her an effort to provide a practical means to
ager global EHS, Whirlpool Corp. – Amana
tragic experience with distracted driving. comply with OSHA’s performance electrical
Operations; Matthew Botzler, HSE direc-
With her husband Steve detailing the parts safety requirements. This session will intro-
tor, UPS Account, CBRE/Global Workplace
of the story Jacy can’t recall on her own, duce attendees to a number of the most sig-
Solutions; and Steven Perkins, business unit
you’ll hear the frightening facts and statistics nificant changes to NFPA 70E, Standard for
health and safety director, ERM
about the event, and learn about the now- Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
nationwide concerns regarding the issue of Presenters: Palmer Hickman, director of
distracted driving. You’ll leave pledging to 47 safety and code training and curriculum
change your driving habits for good. OSHA’s Most Interesting Cases development, Electrical Training Alliance,
Presenters: Jacy Good and Steve Johnson, INTERMEDIATE and Wesley Wheeler, NECA director of
inspirational road safety speakers, Hang Up This session aims to raise awareness about safety, National Electrical Contractors
And Drive workplace safety hazards through unique Association
and interesting real-life workplace scenarios.
45 It will provide a view into the myriad hazards

OSHA regulates and the issues involved dur-
50
Joint Employers and ing inspections – and demonstrate the appli-
Slips, Trips and Falls:
Enterprisewide Liability: cation of control methods and solutions. A Multi-Industry View
Navigating the New Rules You’ll be able to take the “lessons learned” of America’s Leading Cause
for Safety back to your workplace. of Unintentional Injury
ADVANCED Presenters: Darren Beck, safety compliance INTRODUCTORY
Joint employer and enterprisewide liability officer, OSHA Austin (TX) Area Office; Fred Slips, trips and falls affect everyone, regard-
for safety has been the subject of evolving Peterson, compliance investigator, less of industry, and are one of the leading
case law and agency policies in recent years. OSHA Englewood (CA) Area Office; Chad causes of unintentional injury in the home.
This session addresses ways that multiple Schulenberg, compliance safety and health The most likely victims are older adults and,
employers may be held liable by OSHA or in officer, OSHA Fort Lauderdale (FL) Area with an aging population, slips, trips and falls
tort law for the same safety and health infrac- Office; and Mike Wacker, industrial hygien- have become America’s leading safety crisis.
tions. The National Labor Relations Board ist, OSHA Madison (WI) Area Office However, depending on your perspective,
“joint employer” rule, used by OSHA when you may not see the big picture. Preventing
dealing with franchises and host/staffing
agency relations to determine responsibility
48 slips, trips and falls is not as difficult as you
think! This session will provide insight into
for compliance, is changing. OSHA also has Safety Lessons From the Staffing this ever-growing issue from the viewpoint
rescinded the 2015/2016 guidance on joint Industry: What Temporary of leading architectural, medical, legal and
employers and independent contractor, even Workers Want You to Know safety professionals.
as a 2018 decision upheld its multi-employer ADVANCED Presenters: Marc Adelman, principal, Perkins
enforcement doctrine. Issues involving multi- Working in short-term assignments, tem- Eastman Architects; Debra Cook, deputy city
site operations, such as repeat violations, porary employees are constantly new to the attorney, City of Riverside, CA; Howard W.
SVEP, enterprisewide abatement and settle- workplace and often are assigned to hazard- Harris, doctor, Texas Orthopedic Specialists;
ments also will be covered. ous positions that are otherwise difficult for and Russell Kendzior, president, NFSI
Presenter: Adele Abrams, CEO, Law Office employers to fill. Hard safety lessons from
of Adele L. Abrams PC temporary worker injuries have led safety pro-
fessionals in the staffing industry to step up. In
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The Human Dynamics
46 this session, you’ll learn what proactive solu-
tions the staffing industry has found to train of Achieving an Injury-Free
No One Likes a Safety Cop employers and workers to keep people safe. Workplace: Life Lessons
INTRODUCTORY From Psychological Science
From the OSHA Temporary Worker Initia-
One of the most potentially impactful roles tive providing guidance and expectations on ADVANCED
you have as a safety leader – at any level within training and personal protective equipment to After researching and teaching the science
an organization – is your ability to coach and addressing reproductive workplace hazards, of human experience for more than 50 years,
influence behavior change. However, talk- employee safety has risen to a new level. E. Scott Geller has come to realize the utmost
ing to someone about unsafe actions can be Presenters: Joyce Matson, director of value of 50 evidence-based life lessons rel-
quite challenging. Despite our sincere efforts, human resources, All StarZ Staffing & Con- evant to enhancing human well-being and
we may end up playing the role of the “safety sulting, and John Swartos, regional safety life satisfaction. Organizational attempts
cop.” And no one likes a safety cop! In this manager, AEROTEK to manage the human side of safety often
session, we’ll discuss why so many safety come up short because many of these life

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lessons aren’t considered. For example, the

behavior-based safety practiced by numer-
54 By doing so, even in constantly changing
and “uncontrolled” environments outside of
ous organizations worldwide is consistent
Work to Zero: Eliminating Death the workplace, workers will be able to better
with some of these life lessons, but several in the Workplace Through protect themselves.
aren’t incorporated in common BBS applica- Technology Presenter: Danny Smith, senior safety
tions. In this session, we’ll discuss why BBS INTERMEDIATE consultant, SafeStart
is dramatically more effective when safety- Automation, wearables, augmented real-
improvement interventions are founded on ity, virtual reality, drones, big data, machine
learning, the internet of things – emerging Tuesday, Sept. 10
a broader range of evidence-based theory
and research from psychological science. technologies now are almost too numerous 10 a.m.–noon
Presenter: E. Scott Geller, alumni distin- to keep track of. In response, this year the
guished professor and senior partner, Safety National Safety Council launched Work to 56
Performance Solutions Inc. Zero, aimed at identifying and understand- Campbell Institute Workshop A:
ing the most promising technology solutions EHS & Sustainability – A Seat
52 for eliminating death in the workplace. In
this session, you’ll hear actionable insights
at the Table*
Struggling to integrate or engage with sus-
Top 7 Fall Protection Equipment that have emerged from this initiative, which tainability in your organization? Challenged
Misuses ... and What to Do cross-cut injury and death data, existing by the raft of metrics, reports and expec-
About Them research on technology and digital transfor- tations that come with taking a leader-
INTERMEDIATE mation, as well as learnings from dozens of ship stance as a sustainable company? This
Fall protection equipment is the most visible organizations around the world. hands-on workshop brings together practical
aspect of a fall protection program – and it Presenter: John Dony, director, Campbell insights from organizations that have lived
can be the most costly as well. Unfortunately, Institute, National Safety Council and learned on their journey toward a more
these investments can be completely nulli- holistic approach to EHS and sustainability.
fied because of equipment misuse or “cheat-
ing.” This presentation covers seven of the
55 Presenters: Darryl Hill, senior vice president of
You Can’t Bubble-Wrap safety, FirstGroup America Inc., and Adriana
most common equipment misuse issues,
the World Roccaro, senior manager sustainability, AES
based on the presenter’s 20-year career in
INTERMEDIATE *An additional registration fee is required.
fall protection consulting. You’ll learn what
to do if you see misuse in your work environ- In the world of industrial safety, the Hier-
ment, and leave better equipped to identify archy of Controls has proven effective in 57
and correct these issues. reducing injury-causing exposures. But, Opioids in the Workplace:
Presenter: Thomas Kramer, principal, LJB Inc. even in the safest of workplaces, all hazards Building a Comprehensive
can’t be eliminated. Statistically, most inju-
Strategy
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ries affecting our workers occur in places
INTERMEDIATE
where these controls aren’t always available.
This session features a panel of experts who
Using Data to Address Significant In other words, you can’t Bubble-Wrap the
will discuss the background research and
Injuries and Fatalities world. So, what else can be done to protect
current best practices on opioids. It also will
ADVANCED our workers? One of the best strategies is
unveil the National Safety Council Opioids at
Total recordable incident rates in the United the development of personal safety skills.
Work Toolkit, an extensive set of documents
States have been steadily decreasing for
intended to help decrease the impact of opi-
many years. However, total worker fatalities
oids on the workforce. The panel will explore
increased in both 2014 and 2015, and rose to
the real-world implementation of tools by
levels not seen since 2008. In addition, the U.S.
innovative organizations from different indus-
fatality rate has remained essentially flat for
tries – true leaders in addressing the opioid
more than a decade, while the average cost of
crisis in the workplace.
workers’ compensation claims has increased
Presenters: J.J Bartlett, president, Fishing
significantly. This workshop addresses the
Partnership Support Services; Rachael
issues at play within our industry, and offers
Cooper, senior program manager, National
methods to address and overcome these bar-
Safety Council; Kathleen Herath, associate
riers to improvement. We’ll demonstrate the
vice president wellbeing and safety, Nation-
current trends within the industry, identify
wide Insurance & Financial Services; Nancy
barriers to existing methodologies that often
Lane, visiting research scholar, Institute for
prevent long-term improvement and discuss
Behavioral Health, Heller School, Brandeis
solutions that can be used to address SIFs.
University; Bob McCall, director of safety,
Presenters: Todd Hohn, corporate safety
Master Builders` Association; and Heidi
and health, PG&E, and Cary Usrey, process
Sulman, doctoral student and NIAAA fellow,
improvement leader, Predictive Solutions
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in fall protection and dropped objects from and will discuss ways that these common
the International Safety Equipment Asso- mistakes can be avoided. These mistakes
ciation (ISEA), as they discuss ways to imple- include, but are not limited to, underestimat-
ment a successful safety at heights program ing or not fully understanding the hazards
through innovation and the new ANSI/ISEA posed by combustible dust, assuming all pro-
121 standard to prevent dropped objects, to cess equipment is designed to eliminate com-
keep workers safer and their tools secured bustible dust hazards, assuming all individu-
while working at heights. als have the necessary expertise to perform a
Presenters: Mathew Moreau, product man- Dust Hazard Analysis, and misinterpreting the
ager – dropped tools and FME, Pure Safety numerous combustible dust standards.
Group, and Zack Winters, engineering Presenter: Jason Reason, director of com-
manager, FallTech bustible dust services, SEAM Group
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Tuesday, Sept. 10

1–3 p.m. 2–3 p.m.
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Campbell Institute Workshop B: All Hands On Deck: How
Tuesday, Sept. 10 EHS & Sustainability New and Updated Standards
10:30–11 a.m. at Scale – Facility & Small/Medium Will Help Safety Professionals
Organization Excellence* Reduce Hand Injuries
58 The biggest organizations in the world are INTERMEDIATE
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations able to devote tremendous resources toward The International Association of Drilling
INTERMEDIATE EHS and sustainability initiatives and integra- Contractors reports that injuries to fingers
Be on the Expo Floor when an OSHA rep- tion. Yet, even in those large organizations, accounted for one-third of total recordable
resentative announces the agency’s Top 10 the challenge falls on the doorstep of the injuries and almost 20% of lost-time inju-
most-cited violations for fiscal year 2019. smallest sites to do the work that needs to be ries. But with the glove protection market
Congress & Expo attendees will be the first done to achieve the larger goal. This is doubly now valued at more $100 million globally,
to hear this major announcement. true for small and medium-sized enterprises it can be hard for safety professionals to
Presenter: Patrick Kapust, deputy direc- that may not even have a dedicated sustain- select the right level of protection. Led by
tor, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, ability resource. This hands-on workshop experts in the field who have helped shape
OSHA brings together practical insights on sustain- and build these new standards, this session
ability at all scales. Join us as we hear from will explore the recent updates to hand pro-
cross-industry experts who have made it tection standards and give an inside look
Tuesday, Sept. 10 work, and share your experiences, best prac- at ISEA 105, NFPA 2112 and ISEA 138. Join
11 a.m.–noon tices, and lessons learned with your peers. us to learn about the latest standards and
Presenter: Al Zucco, vice president, supply make sure you’re protecting your workers’
59 chain and sustainability, USG Corp. hands.
Safety at Heights: Using *An additional registration fee is required. Presenters: Jill Clements, chair, ISEA Hand
Innovation and a New Standard Protection Group; and Rodney Taylor,
to Keep Workers Safer at Heights Tuesday, Sept. 10
global sales and marketing manager indus-
ADVANCED trial PPE, D3O
2–2:45 p.m.
Safety professionals know very well that an
effective fall protection program requires
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more than selecting the right equipment. Believe in Safety
According to 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics How to Avoid the Most Common
INTERMEDIATE
data, falls to lower levels and struck by falling Combustible Dust Mistakes
“Believe In Safety” is the message Brandon
objects account for a combined 93,120 non- INTERMEDIATE
Schroeder created more than five years ago
fatal worker injuries and 950 worker fatalities, OSHA and National Fire Protection Asso-
after he experienced a near fatal arc flash
and fall protection continues to top OSHA’s ciation combustible dust standards require
incident that nearly took his life and has
annual Top 10 list of most frequently cited any potential combustible dust hazard to be
been resonating with audiences across the
violations. Putting together a comprehensive assessed and mitigated. However, the com-
country ever since. Brandon was fortunate to
safety at heights program involves proper plexity and urgency of these hazards often
survive the incident and has dedicated to tell
training, and the correct selection, use and overwhelm facilities. This presentation will
his story to as many people as he can with
maintenance of fall protection equipment for shed light on the most common mistakes
the intent that no one should have to experi-
workers and their tools. Join leading experts associated with combustible dust hazards,
ence what he and his family went through.

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Brandon’s mission is to instill a stronger

safety culture in your workplace and get
66 Employee engagement is often propagated
as a solution for safety problems, but build-
your employees home to their families every
Dow Robotics Leading the Path ing a multi-site structure of 101 grassroots
night. to Hazard Elimination safety culture teams and implementing
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Presenter: Brandon Schroeder, motivational hundreds of improvement projects is a rare
speaker and trainer, DiVal Safety Every year, 2.1 million workers enter a con- achievement. This session will be presented
fined space – largely to perform routine work. by the originator of the Grassroots Safety
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Dow Chemical Co.’s vision of creating world- Leadership Methodology and two employee
leading operations performance technology leaders – one union and one management – of
Challenges Implementing aims to take employees out of harm’s way the Consumers Energy Safety Culture Team,
the New OSHA Respirable by eliminating, rather than managing, the which has led the process within the com-
Silica Standard – Early Tales potential for injury. Dow’s robotics program is pany over the past decade.
From the Trenches designed to focus on three high-risk catego- Presenters: Dan Pfeffer, millwright asbes-
ADVANCED ries: confined space entry, elevated work and tos worker, Michigan State Utility Work-
The new OSHA Silica Standard requires offer- industrial cleaning of process equipment. To ers Council Safety Culture Team member,
ing medical surveillance to workers exposed date, robotics have made a significant reduc- Consumers Energy; Steve Simon, president,
to respirable crystalline silica. OSHA rules tion in confined space entries and elevated Culture Change Consultants Inc.; and Nathan
raise challenges for employers – includ- work by eliminating more than 1,000 high-risk Waters, gas service technician, Safety Culture
ing what to do if employees choose not to jobs. The key to technology development is Team representative, Utility Workers Union
have a medical examination and how to act to reshape and evolve while leveraging indus- of America Region IV National Human Rights
on results. Challenges for examiners include try expertise so individuals can be removed Advisor, Consumers Energy
what to do if employees don’t authorize their from high-risk work.
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employers to receive their medical exam Presenter: Nasir Moosa, personal safety
results, or do not want to be referred to a expertise center manager, The Dow
board-certified specialist in pulmonary dis- Chemical Co. Getting Front-Line Leaders
ease or occupational medicine. This session to Become Safety Leaders
will review the responsibilities of employers
and medical examiners, discuss case studies,
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Developing front-line leaders into EHS lead-
Electrical Safety: 2018 NFPA 70E – ers is essential. During this panel discussion,
and provide practical tips from the trenches
What You Now Need to Know! you’ll hear about various ways panel mem-
based on thousands of exams.
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Presenters: Paul Papanek, medical officer, bers have implemented a process to help
What’s new in electrical safety? This session front-line leaders become safety leaders.
California OSHA, and Kent Peterson, presi-
is for anyone who manages electrical work or Topics include why organizations shy away
dent, Occupational Health Strategies
electrical systems within a facility. We’ll dis- from this type of EHS development (even
cuss the changes to the recent 2018 NFPA
65 70E update, how they affect your facility, and
though it’s so important), the first few steps
organizations can take to implement a devel-
Creating a Safe Driving how to navigate and implement the NFPA opment method, pitfalls to watch out for and
Workforce 70E standard for safer work practices. The measureable results that can be expected
INTERMEDIATE regulations set forth by OSHA and NFPA 70E from this type of implementation.
Auto crashes still account for the highest on how to protect employees from electri- Presenters: Chevon Cook, safety manager,
number of severe injuries and fatalities in the cal hazards can appear daunting to safety Wisconsin Safety Council; Steve Curry,
workplace. Crashes will be reduced only by managers. You’ll learn about arc flash assess- corporate environmental, health, safety
eliminating the risky behaviors that lead to ments, preventive maintenance, IR ther- and manager, Armstrong Flooring; JoAnn
unsafe driving. Two approaches can be used mography, lockout/tagout procedures and Dankert, senior safety consultant, National
to correct unsafe driving habits: proactive implementation of the new updates for 70E. Safety Council; and Roger Green, former
(through methods training) or reactive (with Presenter: Jay Smith, director of electrical director of environmental, health and safety,
telematics and cameras). Both approaches safety services, SEAM Group ThyssenKrupp NA
require driver education and accountability.
Employers are quickly adopting telematic
and camera systems to get greater visibility
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Get(ting) Engaged: 101 Great Process Safety
into their operations, including maintenance,
Grassroots Teams Lead Culture Through People: A Case Study
safety and compliance. In this session, we’ll
discuss how an effective combination of driver
Change at a Major Utility at Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery
INTRODUCTORY
training, telematics and cameras can reduce INTERMEDIATE
Consumers Energy is the major utility in How can you achieve excellence in process
the risky behaviors that lead to crashes.
Michigan. In 2005, it initiated an enter- safety by focusing on your people? In this
Presenter: Charles Halfen, transportation
prisewide safety culture change initiative session, which features a case study from Phil-
safety practice leader, Chubb
that resulted in a 90% reduction of injuries. lips 66 Bayway, you’ll discover a wide range

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of best practices – including preemployment

strategies, psychometric assessments for
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safety leader and workforce development,
How Personality Tendencies
contractor safety partnerships, and unique Impact Risk
ADVANCED
stop-work authority systems. Results and les-
sons learned will be shared. This interactive workshop will provide you
Presenters: Hope Gray, health, safety and with an understanding of the impact our per-
environmental manager, Phillips 66, and sonalities and tendencies have on field and
Esteban Tristan, director of safety solutions, organizational performance. The Advanced
PSI Services Error Reduction methodology significantly
improves the probability that an individual
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will use the right tool the right way to reduce
error probability. It also improves the ability
Hazard Analysis Lessons Learned: of organizations to identify and manage sys-
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly ... temic drivers before they cause an error or
the Untold Stories incident, or to mitigate the consequences of
the error. We know how people get hurt, and
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INTERMEDIATE
Hazard analysis is a systematic approach how they tend to react to many of the error
to identifying, analyzing and controlling traps. Learn how you may set traps for others Safety Leadership During
hazards. Because hazard analysis has many differently than others set them for you. Uncertain Times: Elevating Focus,
different applications, it’s not surprising Presenter: Rob Fisher, president and direc- Decision-Making and Injury
that the process comes in many different tor of operations, Fisher Improvement Prevention
shapes and sizes – and can seem overwhelm- Technologies ADVANCED
ing at times. In this session, we’ll share firsthand Ultimately, safety – and safety leadership –
experiences, successes and failures from more
than 40 years of hazard analysis experience –
74 entails anticipating and preparing for poten-
Leveraging Technological tial risks. To avoid getting blindsided – and
including some of the mistakes commonly experiencing mounting injuries and eroding
seen in the hazard analysis process, and les-
Innovations to Promote Safer
culture – wise leadership relies on avoiding
sons learned from work with large produc- Driving
and reducing potential uncertainties rather
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tion facilities, governmental agencies, and than on merely reacting to emerging prob-
private industry clients. Join the discussion USAA will share its research on driving behav-
lems. This comes down to strong leadership,
and learn the secrets from 40-plus collective iors and explore which innovative technolo-
at the core of which is taking care of “people”
years in the hazard analysis industry. gies are most effective at mitigating risky
issues first. In this session, we’ll discuss con-
Presenters: Kelsey Forde, owner and princi- driving behavior. Learn why technology
tributing factors, hidden kinds of uncertainty,
pal EHS professional, and Timothy Stirrup, sometimes is part of the problem, while it
understanding the stress-safety link, changing
principal EHS professional, Parvati Consult- also can be part of the solution – including
beliefs, high-level strategies, and principles
ing LLC telematics, rewards platforms, advanced
and practices for leading through uncertainty.
driver assistance systems, training and more.
Presenters: Anil Mathur, president and CEO,
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Presenter: Lance Bradford, strategy direc-
Alaska Tanker Co., and Robert Pater, man-
tor, safety and loss prevention, USAA
High Performance Culture: aging director and founder, MoveSMART
What is It and Where Does It
Come From?
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Safety Buy-In: Getting Through
ADVANCED The Bad Side of Town
Why do some organizations consistently out-
to New Hires and Understanding INTERMEDIATE
perform others when it comes to safety and the Generational Gap Have you ever noticed how being on the
INTERMEDIATE
other critical performance metrics? The short “bad side of town” heightens your aware-
answer: culture. This session will demystify cul- This interactive session will focus on the ness level? Whether you’ve had a bad expe-
ture and its origins, and offer a cultural profile fundamentals of getting new hires involved rience or through reputation alone, you feel
that produces consistently high levels of indi- in your safety program. We’ll discuss ways an overwhelming urge for self-preservation.
vidual and organizational performance – high- you can appeal to people’s intrinsic nature Can this be applied to recognizing your state
lighting six essential dimensions. Case studies to care for others, and how to get long- of mind when a workplace injury occurs? In
and stories will bring this practical approach to term workers to reevaluate how they look this session, you’ll learn the signs that indi-
life, and you’ll leave prepared to start the pro- at safety. Diving deep into the inherent dif- cate you’re “on the bad side of town” at work
cess in your own organization. ferences among generations, we’ll uncover when it comes to injuries and leave with tools
Presenter: Phillip Ragain, director of training ways to reach both younger and more “sea- for managing those states.
and human performance, The RAD Group soned” employees. Presenter: Jack Jackson, senior safety
Presenter: Cody Buell, environmental and consultant, SafeStart
safety manager, La-Z-Boy Manufacturing

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that are relevant to the life experiences and
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The Buried Truth Uncovered interests of front-line workers. Everyone can
Compatibility, Not Contradiction:
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understand the value of safety by applying Aligning Human Performance
Eric Giguere, a 43-year-old former con-
the lens of the stock market to their daily and Behavioral Safety Efforts
struction worker, shares his story of how he INTERMEDIATE
responsibilities, life experience and inter-
was buried alive while working in a trench. Both human performance and behavior-
ests. This workshop will provide a blueprint
Eric explains the circumstances and events based safety are effective approaches to
for adding persuasive anecdotes, charts and
that led up to the incident and the profound improve organizational safety culture. Unfor-
metrics to your arguments.
effects it has had on him and his family. tunately, HP and BBS are sometimes posi-
Presenter: Cedric Welch-Muhammad, CEO
Eric speaks from the heart with a desire for tioned as competing methodologies. Some
and chief economist, SafeRule/PreBrief
attendees to learn from his death-defying BBS advocates believe HP fails to systemati-
Research Inc.
safety message and prevent this type of cally analyze/improve safety behaviors, and
experience from happening to anyone some HP proponents claim BBS unfairly tar-
again. Eric explains how he is an average Tuesday, Sept. 10 gets the worker and ignores system deficien-
guy who experienced a series of extraor- 3:15–4:15 p.m. cies. In reality, both approaches emphasize
dinary events that left him with a powerful improving process/system factors, safety
story to tell. 81 leadership, peer-to-peer feedback and
Presenter: Eric Giguere, president and moti- How Kohler Implemented BBS increased employee engagement for safety.
vational safety speaker, Safety Awareness This session will address ways to combine
Enterprisewide Through
Solutions the best elements of both approaches,
an Internal Consultant Model
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including principles and actionable tools, to
79 Learn how Kohler and ProAct Safety part- improve safety culture and prevent serious
injuries and fatalities.
The Safety Professional’s Role nered to deploy behavior-based safety to
Presenter: Josh Williams, partner, human
in Bullying, Harassment and all divisions through an internal consultant
model – avoiding the time and expense of performance and business transformation,
Violence Prevention
fully supported external implementations Propulo Consulting
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Safety in an organization requires more than
prevention of vehicle collisions and slips, 83
trips and falls. The social and psychologi- Electrical Safety: The Importance
cal environment can create significant safety of Performing an Engineering Arc
issues. In fact, cultures that allow bully- Flash Study
ing, hazing, harassment and other forms of INTERMEDIATE
workplace violence often experience physi- Qualified electrical workers are required to
cal safety issues as a result of these abusive assess the hazards and risks associated with
behaviors. In this session, we’ll discuss the shock or arc flash events. Without engineer-
similarities and differences of the workplace ing, the process becomes a “best guess”
behaviors that ultimately result in both direct on work practices and personal protective
and indirect safety issues, as well as the roles equipment selection. In this session, we’ll
a safety professional should play in prevent- explore the causes of arc flashes, the factors
ing these behaviors. that determine the severity of the arc flash
Presenter: I. David Daniels, president and and mitigation techniques to reduce the arc
CEO, ID2 Solutions LLC flash level. We’ll also discuss the implications
of the updated arc flash IEEE 1584 standards
80 and related coordination/short circuit stud-
ies required by OSHA. You’ll walk away with
The View From Wall Street: at every site and helping Kohler internalize
a greater understanding of what an arc flash
How to Make the Business Case the expertise to expand and continuously
is and why we need to identify the hazard.
for Safety with High Finance improve its process. We’ll share how this
Presenter: Lee Marchessault, president,
INTERMEDIATE approach maximized support from manage-
Workplace Safety Solutions Inc.
In this session, a Wall Street economist and ment, union and IT to facilitate the internal
safety professional gives his perspective on consultants in their efforts. You’ll hear the
how the case for safety can be made through results accomplished through both lagging
the lens of publicly traded companies. indicators and safety culture improvement.
Offering an innovative and nonintimidating Presenters: Tara Johanek, staff EHS spe-
approach to business literacy, this workshop cialist compliance, Kohler Co., and Terry
will empower you to speak the language of Mathis, CEO, ProAct Safety Inc.

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his formula for better and more construc-
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Field Service Workers: tive leadership – especially when it comes to
Safety Analytics: NIOSH,
Risks, Challenges and How safety. Big Data and Risk Management
to Overcome Presenter: Christopher Fairbank, speaker, to Predict Serious Incidents
INTERMEDIATE business leadership strategiest coach and and Fatalities
This session will show you how to identify corporate trainer, The Dare to be Different ADVANCED
and evaluate risk exposures for field services Speaker The safety field collects a surplus of data – from
workers, analyze operational factors and safety observations to near misses. Unfortu-
challenges, and implement control measures
based on risk prioritization. We’ll review and 87 nately, this information often isn’t used, or is
misused or ignored. New technology allows
share proven tools to help create a program Reducing Serious Injuries for new data to be collected and to conduct
that assists field service employees in iden- and Fatalities: 3 Approaches complex analytics using leading indicators.
tifying hazards and appropriate measures INTERMEDIATE This session will present a safety technology
needed to reduce the risk. Over the past decade, a disturbing safety case study, provide findings from a NIOSH
Presenters: Catherine McAdoo, regional trend has developed. Recordable injury analytics project working across multiple
safety manager, Thomas Pitts, director rates have been declining steadily, but the industries, and discuss challenges and sug-
of safety and environment services and rate of serious injuries and fatalities have gestions for using data to make a difference.
solutions North America, and Sheri Wood, remained flat or increased. Could “Zero You’ll learn how technology, safety analyt-
director of safety and health, Schneider Harm” initiatives be making this situation ics and leading indicators can identify pre-
Electric Co. worse by diluting the focus of improvement cursors to serious injuries and fatalities and
strategies away from what really matters? predict workplace incidents, as well as how a
85 In this session, we’ll take a look at three
different strategies for improving what is
variety of industries are using data and ana-
lytics to keep people safe at work.
GHS/HazCcom: The Game – arguably an organization’s most important Presenters: Shawn Bergman, professor of
Can You Pass the Compliance safety performance metric and discuss their I/O psychology, co-founder and director of
Test in 2019? effectiveness. The Center for Analytics Research and Edu-
INTRODUCTORY Presenter: Don Wilson, CCO, SafeStart cation, Appalachian State University, and
Hazard Communication remains OSHA’s sec- Chuck Pettinger, process change leader,
ond most-cited standard, and is targeted for
GHS updates in 2019. It’s more important
88 Predictive Solutions
than ever to make sure you’re up to speed Risk Management: Faster,

with key HazCom requirements, including Funnier (It Doesn’t Have to Hurt) 90
Safety Data Sheet and label management, INTERMEDIATE Safety Culture: The Maturation
chemical inventories, written plans, and Risk management doesn’t have to be mysti- Process
training. Come test your compliance knowl- fying or painful. This high-energy, humorous INTERMEDIATE
edge in our interactive session, complete session looks at how the U.S. Air Force pres- The maturation of a safety culture isn’t a linear
with exercises to enhance your understand- ents a “Keep it Simple, Value Added” risk process – it can involve steps forward, back-
ing of the real-world importance of HazCom. management message that resonates with ward and sideways. Although it’s not always
Don’t miss this unique learning experience. all personnel – from baby boomers to Gen- pretty, it’s necessary. The only way a culture
Presenters: Phil Mole, EHS and sustainability eration Z. Learn about tactics, techniques
content manager, and Glenn Trout, presi- and videos that sell “Risk Management
dent and CEO, VelocityEHS/MSDSonline in 45 Seconds or Less” to an increasingly
attention-challenged workforce. Gain lead-
86 ership buy-in to make workers better safety,

job-performance and off-the-job decision-
Let’s Negotiate … Wait – makers. Your employees already use risk
Safety is Not a Negotiation management every day … help them focus
INTRODUCTORY their efforts toward using “good” risk man-
As a certified hostage negotiator, Christopher agement. Sit back and smile while you gain a
Fairbank knows how best to negotiate in the better appreciation for an improved natural
most critical of situations and times, including flow of risk management.
life, business and family. We’ve all heard the Presenter: Leonard Jones, U.S. Air Force
phrases, “Because I said so,” “I’m the parent, Risk Management Process Manager, U.S. Air
that’s why,” or, better yet, “I’m the boss, and Force
you’ll do as I say.” In this session, Christopher
will help you realize and understand that this
mentality is not only self-destructive, but also

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matures is to understand the importance

of bridging the gap between employees’
93 responsible for what, and how long it will take
in time and resources. What are your leaders’
hearts and minds. This requires a people-
Technology Projects perspectives on this? How well aligned are
based approach that looks at personal, pro- to Enable Breakthrough they? This session will provide the answers
fessional and organizational shortcomings Safety Performance to these questions. Not only will you gain an
and successes. Are we courageous enough ADVANCED understanding of where the current thinking
to be real? In this session, we’ll explore the Dow Chemical Co. has developed tech- is, you’ll also know where to focus your efforts
process of evaluating the maturity of our nology plans that provide a road map to to help mature the thinking and, subsequently,
overall safety culture, as well as subcultures enable breakthrough safety and health align the safety efforts to strategically improve
within the organization. We’ll challenge our performance. Projects within the technol- safety performance and culture.
current thinking to affect a paradigm shift. ogy plans are driving new approaches to Presenter: Shawn Galloway, president and
Let’s begin the journey. how Dow identifies and mitigates safety chief operating officer, ProAct Safety Inc.
Presenter: Rodney Garringer, employee- and health risks. In this session, we’ll discuss
driven culture of safety program manager,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
examples of innovation projects in the areas
of ergonomics, noise, thermal stress and 95
lone worker protection, along with practical The OSHA Inspection
Southwest
learnings from successful (and unsuccessful) and Citation Process
91 pilots of some of the technologies at various ADVANCED

manufacturing locations worldwide. You’ll In this session, you’ll learn how the OSHA
Safety is a Tool for Life learn about the challenges and opportuni- inspection and citation process works. OSHA
INTRODUCTORY ties associated with managing these safety can and will issue fines totaling $12,675 per
Ronald Goodrich’s message speaks of and health innovation projects in parallel day for a failure-to-abate violation. This is
choices made on the job that might put you with broader initiatives to digitally transform specifically prevalent in general industry,
in harm’s way, and why it’s “OK to say no” Dow’s manufacturing operations. manufacturing and supply house/warehouse
when asked to do something unsafe. Ronald Presenter: Karen Millison, global EH&S inno- sectors. We’ll discuss why machinery lack-
takes you through his experience as a boil- vation project leader, The Dow Chemical Co. ing guards, screens or appropriate lockouts
ermaker who was asked to do something he must be abated immediately. This means
wasn’t trained to do, and the results of what
he thought was “the right thing to do.” His 94 shutting down operations. You’ll also learn
why a timely contest is imperative.
dynamic style will have you both crying and Ten Questions to Mature Safety Presenter: Anthony Tilton, partner, Cotney
laughing. Thinking of Leaders Construction Law LLP
Presenter: Ronald Goodrich, motivational ADVANCED
speaker, DiVal Safety Equipment All progress begins by thinking differently.
Today’s current views regarding safety excel- 96
Uncovering Injury Risk and
92 lence should be at least partially obsolete in
10 years: How safety excellence is defined and Protecting Older Workers
Safety Leader to Business Leader – achieved, what the goals should be, who is with Wearable Bio-Ergonomic
Perception, Communication and Surveillance
Leadership ADVANCED
ADVANCED This panel discussion will present workplace
In annual surveys, CEOs and chief operat- case studies featuring outcomes from a cus-
ing officers indicate that safety professionals tomizable bio-ergonomic surveillance pro-
lack business leadership – the ability to look gram. The program uses wearable sensors
beyond safety and make decisions that take to detect “hot spots” for worker efficiency
into account the entire business. Two major losses and clinical algorithms to develop
factors that affect leadership are perception risk-demand profiles. Every individual who
and communication. Perception is reality. Do undergoes surveillance can benefit from the
others perceive you as you want to be per- experience. Employers gain valuable insights
ceived? If not, either you need to change on targeted interventions and the applica-
or they need to change – or both. The right tion of big data (IoT) to enterprisewide risk
communication skills can make this hap- management solutions. You’ll learn the
pen. This interactive session will guide you importance of facilitating worker acceptance
through the sources of others’ perceptions of wearables, and detecting and prevent-
of us and how to use communication to make ing musculoskeletal disorders among older
the necessary changes that will allow you to workers.
be a business leader. Presenter: Anthony Harris, vice president
Presenter: John McBride, director, national of clinical operations and associate medical
recruiting, Consentium Search LLC director, WorkCare Inc.

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Using Neuroscience to Achieve Does Comfortable FR
Safe Human Performance and Arc-Rated Clothing Exist?
ADVANCED The Evolution of FRC
Neuroscience is expanding our understand- ADVANCED
ing of how our brains actually work. It’s dis- The biggest complaint about arc-rated and
covering that most of what people do isn’t flame-resistant clothing has been that it’s
determined by our logical and rational cog- uncomfortable. And, for decades, that was
nitive processing, but from much deeper largely accurate. However, a major evolution
within the brain. An understanding of how has taken place over the past few years, and
this deeper cognitive processing works comfortable, stylish FRC is no longer an urban
explains how and why people go on “auto- legend. Major advances in fibers, fabrics, gar-
pilot” for a lot of the things they do. The ments and related technology have dramati-
research also explains how our emotions cally changed the game, while at the same
hijack our attention and allow us to do things time a large increase in brands, styles and
that, in hindsight, look like dumb decisions. women’s lines has occurred. The result is a
Unless we address this aspect of neurosci- greatly expanded selection of options, many
ence, achieving zero injuries will be difficult, of which are indistinguishable from everyday
if not impossible. In this session, you’ll learn non-FR clothing in weight, feel, appearance
innovative ways to reduce injuries. and care. In this session, we’ll focus on these
Presenter: Larry Wilson, CEO and author, society and include schools, restaurants, emerging technologies and how to harness
SafeStart movie theaters, concert halls and houses them to create or improve wearer comfort
of worship. This session will highlight these and satisfaction in an FRC program.
98 evolving threats and demonstrate how to
train individuals to prepare and respond if
Presenter: Scott Margolin, vice president,
technical, Tyndale Co.
Using Safety Data to Climb
violence erupts.
the Hierarchy of Controls Ladder
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Presenter: Randy Spivey, CEO and founder,
Center for Personal Protection & Safety
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Do you use the Hierarchy of Controls as a Enhancing the Journey
basis to eliminate or substantially reduce to Contractor Safety
the risk of injury in your workplace? In this Tuesday, Sept. 10 INTERMEDIATE
session, we’ll discuss the hierarchy, where 4:30–5:30 p.m. Many international organizations use contrac-
gas detection fits in, and how gas detection tors on a daily basis for projects, construction,
technology and related data points are criti- 100 maintenance and more. Contractor safety has
cal inputs for helping employers implement A Vehicle is a Workplace been one of the key challenges organizations
focused safety programs to create and sus- INTRODUCTORY face in the management and control of con-
tain change. Motor vehicle crashes are consistently the tractors and subcontractors – and it’s not just
Presenters: Kyle Krueger, district manager, leading cause of occupational fatalities about compliance with statutory legislation.
Industrial Scientific Corp., and Cary Usrey, and one of the most important parts of an In this session, we’ll examine some of these
process improvement leader, Predictive employer’s health and safety management challenges and opportunities that arise from
Solutions system and overall culture, yet often are the the use of contractors, and discuss some
most overlooked. On- and off-the-job driver steps to enhance the journey to contractor
99 behavior has a direct impact on employers, safety excellence, as well as how to get con-
tractors to embrace the organization’s safety
When Lightning Strikes: and employees are one of the employer’s
most valuable assets. In this session, we’ll culture that relates to improvement in safety
Evolution of Active Threat
discuss employer liability and how to limit performance.
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exposure, the policies employers need, and Presenters: Pete Batrowny, environmental
As incidents of extreme violence increase,
key components of a driver safety program. health and safety consultant, PB Global EHS
threats continue to expand beyond guns
Presenter: Lisa Robinson, senior program Inc., and Namir George, manager, interna-
to include active incidents involving knives,
manager, employer transportation safety, tional consulting services, National Safety
bombs and even vehicles. In an environment
National Safety Council Council
where a vehicle could be used as a weapon,
such as parking lots, open markets, or
crowded city streets, situational awareness
and rapid response are key. If you notice a
vehicle driving erratically or too fast for the
environment, will you know how to respond?
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error reduction techniques will work in
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Future View: Five Truly human performance roadblock avoidance.
Radically Change Your Safety
Innovative Technologies That Will Presenter: Tim Page-Bottorff, senior safety Culture With Hands-On
Change Safety – For the Better consultant, SafeStart Engagement
ADVANCED ADVANCED
Technology is making rapid advancements
across multiple industries. In this session, 106 Are you looking to increase employee engage-
ment in your safety process? Join the catalyst/
we’ll explore how five emerging technolo- Lockout Management System – trainers from U.S. Steel Corp.’s Gary Works
gies – virtual reality for training and simu- Must Haves for a refreshing look at revitalizing your safety
lation, geofencing and Bluetooth-enabled INTRODUCTORY climate. Learn how these United Steelwork-
locator beams to beam messages to workers This session will navigate you through OSHA ers members breathe new life into their age-
about risk, handheld integrated risk warn- standard 1910.147 from an overall program diverse workforce by maximizing movement
ings, wearables with telematics for reporting, standpoint. This practical approach to lock- safety. Motivate people to action and lock in
and drones – can impact your organization’s out programs, policies, training and audit- long-term retention with grassroots engage-
safety performance. You’ll learn what’s missing will spell out requirements and offer ment. Get ready to discover the keys to create
ing from most employers’ safety strategies, takeaways you can apply right away to your your own safety culture metamorphosis.
how emerging technology can improve safety lockout management system. It all starts Presenters: Mark Kukurugya, maintenance
performance and what actions safety leaders with your lockout policy: What needs to be tech mechanical, and John Pasko, U.S. Steel
should take today. included? Other topics include: What equip- technical trainer, U.S. Steel Gary Works USW
Presenter: Laurence Pearlman, senior vice ment “must have” lockout procedures, and Local 1066
president, Marsh Risk Consulting how do we apply them? Who “must have”
training, and what are my options for creative
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105 training opportunities? Who and what “must
have” an audit or be inspected? Seeing Past the Effects of Bias
How to Navigate Presenter: William Belongea, safety services on Incident Investigation
the Roadblocks to Successful program manager, The Master Lock Co. ADVANCED
Human Performance Incident and near-miss investigation is central
INTERMEDIATE
Whether you chalk it up to human perfor-
107 to an effective safety program and to manag-
ing risk reduction. However, time and again
mance, organizational complacency or the Managing Fatigue we find that investigations are rushed, incom-
fact that mistakes happen, four common in the Workplace plete and inaccurate in their conclusions and
roadblocks stand in the way of good human INTERMEDIATE recommendations. All of this can lead to
performance. This session will provide a Fatigue is a human factor that every worker the recurrence of an event that is ultimately
M.A.P.P.E.D. out journey to show you how deals with and therefore, every workplace avoidable. These challenges come from
to avoid these roadblocks and subsequently should address. The Centers for Disease gaps in “visual literacy” and some associated
make better decisions. We’ll analyze human Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 3 biases that cause or allow errors to occur and
adults are not getting adequate sleep, which undermine our safety programs. This session
increases the risk of a fatigue-related inci- focuses on how the concept of visual literacy
dent at work. In this presentation, advocates helps mitigate many of these common prob-
from the National Safety Council, private lems. We’ll discuss the skills needed to work
industry, and academia will highlight various around this inevitable bias and a process for
fatigue risk factors and provide research- enhancing the efficacy of your investigations.
and evidence-based recommendations for Presenters: Colin Duncan, managing
effectively addressing workplace fatigue. director, and Doug Pontsler, chairman and
Learn about the five essential components of managing director, Center of Visual Exper-
a comprehensive fatigue risk management tise; and Christopher Sulewski, director of
system: education and training, policies and corporate safety, DTE Energy
practices, shared responsibility, fatigue miti-
gation, and data-driven programs and con-
tinuous improvement.
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Presenters: Lori Guasta, vice president, SMART Employee Engagement
INTERMEDIATE
consulting services and research, Predictive
Safety SRP Inc., and Emily Whitcomb, senior Employers often understand the importance
program manager, National Safety Council of employee engagement, but few really
know what it takes to engage employees. In
this session, we’ll review a case study involv-
ing an organization that decided to stop
talking about employee engagement and

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actually start engaging employees. The jour-

ney contributed to the plant not only achiev-
moving toward a TWH program in an occu-
pational health setting.
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ing world-class safety performance, but also Presenters: Kimberly Olszewski, vice
Working During the Opioid
industry-leading reliability. You’ll learn how president, Mid-State Occupational Health Epidemic
INTERMEDIATE
the team got underway, the challenges that Services Inc.; and Deb Wolf, professor,
had to be overcome, the benefits of using Chatham University The opioid epidemic takes the lives of
this approach and how you can get started. almost 50,000 Americans each year and
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Presenters: Ron Gantt, director of innova- has a huge impact on the workforce and
tion and operations, Reflect Consulting employer. Many negative outcomes are
Trench and Excavation Hazards: present when you have workers taking opi-
Group; and Brent Stricklett, production
supervisor, and Luis Villalon, maintenance Insight on Newly Acquired Data oids, including financial impacts, decreased
supervisor, Eco Services and Managing the Risks job productivity, injuries and fatalities.
ADVANCED What are your obligations and rights as an
111 Trench incidents and fatalities have employer dealing with a worker who is tak-
increased at an alarming rate over the past ing opioids either transiently or in an addic-
The Lawyer, the Witness several years – so much so that OSHA, intent tive manner? This workshop will provide
and the War Room: on reversing this trend, updated its National the knowledge and resources to combat
Effective Communication Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excava- this devastating epidemic. Understanding
and Preparation in Litigation tion in October 2018. Collaborative efforts the cause, impact and solutions are key to
ADVANCED are underway to increase awareness and protecting yourselves and ensuring a safe
Learn how effective communication is critical knowledge of trench safety hazards through workplace.
to presenting safety-related information in outreach by OSHA, trade associations and Presenters: Thomas Hysler, chief medical offi-
legal proceedings. In this session, a panel of industry experts. In support of these efforts, cer, and Russell Klinegardner, chief operating
three experts – an attorney who represents The Center for Construction Research and officer, Houston Area Safety Council
employers in safety-related litigation, a vice Training – CPWR – conducted a survey this
president of an international consulting firm year to aid the industry’s understanding of
Wednesday, Sept. 11
who frequently serves as an expert witness the factors that may contribute to trenching
and the corporate manager for safety for incidents and fatalities. In this session, we’ll 10–10:45 a.m.
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The Home Depot – will discuss actual trials (a dive into the latest findings from that survey
“war room” is where lawyers and witnesses and discuss solutions for mitigating the risks.
prepare before and during a trial) and pro- Presenters: Eileen Betit, director, research The ‘Y’ in SafetY
vide practical examples. to practice, The Center for Construction INTERMEDIATE
Presenters: Matthew Deffebach, partner, Research and Training, and Joe Wise, The causes of risky behaviors are a con-
Haynes and Boone LLP; Kristine Pounds, regional customer training manager, United stant topic of speculation, fake models and
manager of corporate safety, The Home Rentals Trench Safety fudged “research.” What is the ultimate
Depot; and Dominick “Nick” Zackeo, vice “Y” in safety? In this session, we’ll identify
president, Arcadis six cognitive failures during worker engage-
ment with risks: overlooking risks, misjudg-
112 ing them, pursuing risk/reward, following

the path of least effort, balancing risk and
Total Worker Health Update: tolerating risks. Each of these behaviors
What the Occupational Health has subsets of cognitive sources, and all are
Professional Needs to Know waiting to be triggered. However, each of
INTRODUCTORY these behaviors is also a cause of productive
The concept of Total Worker Health focuses behaviors! You’ll walk away with tools to bal-
on safety and health of an employee at work ance safe and risky behaviors and apply the
and at home. Employers are beginning to process of “rapid risk reduction.”
move toward TWH by advancing the level of Presenter: Corrie Pitzer, CEO, SAFEmap
education and care being offered to employ-
ees at work and outside of the work setting
in an effort to decrease workplace injury and
illness. A recent study of occupational health
professionals was completed to explore
occupational nurses’ level of understanding
regarding TWH knowledge and various fac-
tors related to how change is perceived by
the nurses and the organization. In this ses-
sion, we’ll explore the concepts of TWH and

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insightful session, Richard Hawk – using the

same type of inspiring messages he shares in
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his “All About You” column in Safety+Health
Here We Go Again! OSHA
magazine – offers entertaining wisdom that Planning Hazard Communication
will inspire you to perform at your best. You’ll Standard Update
learn how to increase your influence and ADVANCED
ability to coach, counsel and inspire your Plans to update the Hazard Communication
employees. Standard to Revision 7 of the Globally Har-
Presenter: Richard Hawk, president, Richard monized System of Classification and Label-
Hawk Inc. ing of Chemicals were published in the Fall
2018 Unified Agenda. Specific changes are
118 unknown, but a number of modifications

might be included: updated health hazard
Beyond Unsafe Behavior class definitions, modified flammable gas
INTERMEDIATE categorization criteria and revised precau-
“Unsafe acts are the cause of most incidents tionary statements. In addition to the Revi-
in the workplace.” We all can point to inci- sion 7 changes, you need to be familiar with
dents in which, “If someone had only done the updates the United Nations made to the
something different …,” “If they had followed editions published between Revisions 3 and
the procedure …,” “If they had not made a 7. How can you prepare for these changes?
mistake …,” the incident wouldn’t have hap- In this session, you’ll learn why understanding
pened. So we spend a lot of time dealing and preparing for the changes – and identi-
Wednesday, Sept. 11 with errors, using various programs to man- fying gaps in your current compliance – will
10–11 a.m. age unreliable people. However, the idea that help ensure a smoother transition.
“unsafe acts are the cause of most incidents
116 in the workplace” is also one of the biggest
Presenter: Sally Smart, technical safety
specialist, W. W. Grainger Inc.
A Practical Electrical Safety myths of the safety profession. This session
Program Immune to Workforce
Demographic Changes
will discuss common beliefs regarding unsafe
behavior, showing that not only is this belief 121
INTRODUCTORY regarding behavior incorrect, it could be Bringing Out the Best: Safety
A state-owned plant hired a safety man- harmful. You’ll learn new ways to understand Culture Change Promotes Values
agement consulting group to evaluate and behavior and optimize human performance. of the IBEW’s Code of Excellence
improve its safety management program. It Presenters: Paul Gantt, president, Safety INTRODUCTORY
soon was discovered that electrical safety Compliance Management, and Ron Gantt, In 2018, San Diego Gas & Electric, a utility
presented the most imminent safety risk. director of innovation and operations, with 3.6 million customers, celebrated its saf-
The safety management group engaged the Reflect Consulting Group est quarter in the company’s history. IBEW
services of a consultancy that specialized in member participation in SDG&E’s Safety
electrical safety programs. In this session,
we’ll discuss not only the NFPA 70E and
119 Culture Change Initiative played an impor-
tant role in this achievement. The network of
Clearing the Confusion safety culture teams is a natural vehicle for
OSHA 1910 Subpart S requirements, but also
on Confined Space Rescue fostering the principles of safety and quality
the practical implementation of an electrical
INTERMEDIATE inherent in the IBEW’s new Code of Excel-
safety program, as well as the challenges.
Confined space rescue is an often- lence Program. Safety culture teams encour-
Any organization can follow this successfully
misunderstood topic. Many safety profes- age key values of the Code of Excellence: to
implemented program.
sionals inaccurately believe that their local build and project positive attitudes about
Presenters: Elihu Hoagland, arc flash safety
fire department can provide rescue ser- the IBEW members and the work they do.
consultant, ArcWear.com, and Zarheer
vices, or that relying on non-entry rescue will Learn more about this reciprocal relationship
Jooma, electrical engineer, e-Hazard
provide the protection necessary for their from the originator of the Grassroots Safety
employees. In this session, we’ll address
117 common obstacles to non-entry rescue, the
Leadership approach and a dedicated union
leader of the SDG&E Safety Culture Guid-
All About You: Ideas and availability and limitations of fire department ance Team.
Encouragement to Keep Today’s confined space rescue capabilities, and Presenters: Nate Fairman, journeyman
Safety and Health Professional entry rescue best practices and techniques – lineman/IBEW LU 465 business manager/
Inspired including effective training options. safety culture team member, San Diego
INTRODUCTORY Presenter: James Lange, department chair Gas & Electric; and Steve Simon, president,
Motivating employees to work safely is and instructor, Fox Valley Technical College Culture Change Consultants Inc.
part of the safety professional’s job. But
who motivates the motivator? During this

122 125
Internalizing Safety: Developing Setting the Course for
a Culture of ‘Safety From Within’ Organizational Success: Using
INTERMEDIATE Analytics and Risk Assessment
How can we encourage internalizing safety – ADVANCED
the interest, fire, commitment and desire – As organizations become more complex
to emanate from within people? Experience and the demands for process improvement
shows us that this is not only possible, but it increase, it’s imperative that professionals
can lead to eye-popping results that are then have an understanding of the tools available
reflected in statistical improvements. But to improve their effectiveness. In this ses-
doing so requires perceptive and focused sion, we’ll discuss the use of analytics and
leadership and goes well beyond “motivat- other risk assessment processes that can
ing.” In this session, we’ll discuss outside-in help identify gaps in safety and risk manage-
vs. inside-out safety dynamics, strengths and ment systems, and share examples from our
limitations; examples of companies that are experiences on how these tools can be lever-
successfully moving safety “inward”; and 10 aged to develop corrective measures to help
strategic, practical, proven leadership keys drive organizations to future success.
for internalizing safety. Presenters: Blake England, loss control this session, we’ll dicuss how to diagnose
Presenter: Robert Pater, managing director consultant, and Dustin Richartz, senior loss career sticking points, how to move ahead in
and founder, MoveSMART control consultant, Lockton Companies; and EHS (or even when to move on) and the latest
Tim Page-Bottorff, senior safety consultant, on strategies for moving your career to the
123 SafeStart next level. You’ll learn how to create a 90-day
Motor Vehicle Automation: plan for breaking through the career plateau,
What Employers and Fleet 126 inventory your current career capital and dis-
cover the secret to overcoming the fear of
Managers Need to Know Stop Cutting Corners –
taking the next step toward your dreams.
INTERMEDIATE Safety is in Your Hands!
Presenter: Joshua Franklin, business growth
Lives are being saved on the road today with INTRODUCTORY
and partnership director, Board of Certified
the use of advanced driver assistance sys- Have you ever noticed yourself, or someone
Safety Professionals
tems. Learn about the current state of auto- else, “cutting corners”? That’s when part of
mation in vehicles, understand the emerging a process is removed while attempting to
issues and potential time frames, and under- achieve the original result. Usually, it’s done to 128
stand why the National Safety Council views save time, effort or money, but often it sac- The Ripple Effect: The Impact
automation as one of the three key pillars of rifices quality or safety. To save time, Duane of an Unsafe Decision at Work
the national framework known as the Road Janiskevich used the wrong tool and used INTRODUCTORY
to Zero. it incorrectly – placing him on the receiv- Kayla Rath was 9 years old when a decision
Presenter: Alex Epstein, director of trans- ing end of a table saw kickback. The results her dad made at work nearly cost him his life.
portation safety, National Safety Council were devastating. In this session, he shares his In this session, Kayla tells the story of what
emotional journey to healing and prevention. it was like to be pulled from school and told
124 Although the topic is serious, it’s delivered
with humor and provides a reflection of the
she might never see her father again. From
the first night alone, to growing up with a
OSHA Current Activities Update risks people willingly take when they decide father with a disability, Kayla speaks to the
INTRODUCTORY
to cut corners. often-ignored truth that decisions made on
This session will update attendees on OSHA’s
Presenter: Duane Janiskevich, president, the worksite cause a “ripple effect” in the
new and ongoing activities in the areas of
Gripping Insights Consulting Inc. lives of the injured worker’s family. Your deci-
enforcement, standards and standards devel-
sions affect others. What happens when they
opment, cooperative programs, construc-
tion, whistleblower protections, and national 127 affect the ones you love the most? No matter
your industry, no matter your job, from the
outreach initiatives. You’ll gain insight into Stuck in Safety: Breaking
veteran to the new hire, Kayla’s story is one
the current priorities of the agency, and key Through Your Career Plateau
you need to hear.
safety and health issues and challenges. INTERMEDIATE
Presenter: Kayla Rath, motivational safety
Presenters: Doug Kalinowski, director, Has your career plateaued? Does the speed
speaker, Safety Difference
OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State of change in your company and industry
Programs; Patrick Kapust, deputy director, leave you wondering where you’ll be next
OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Pro- year? Does your boss or company disre-
grams; and Anthony Rosa, deputy director, gard your ideas and proposals? Is safety and
OSHA Whistleblower Protection Programs health a job you moved into accidentally, and
now you’re wondering if it’s right for you? In

Wednesday, Sept. 11 132 injuries is engaging employees to focus and
build mindfulness each day. This is a new
1–2 p.m. Combining Job Safety approach – not behavior-based safety. We’ll
and Physical Demands Analyses
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discuss the necessary leadership reinforcing
to Make Effective behaviors for development of real cultural
Are Your Contractors Working and Sustainable Change change. You’ll learn far more about behavior
Safely? INTERMEDIATE and safety than you ever have before.
INTERMEDIATE This session will demonstrate the benefits Presenter: Bob Veazie, president, People
We all want our contractors to work safely. We and utility of combining physical demands Powered Leadership
go through great pains to create a selection and job safety analyses to provide a com-
process to ensure we hire safe contractors. We
hold pre-job safety meetings to communicate
prehensive view of the demands and risk
factors present in the work environment, as
134
our expectations. However, once the work well as how to use the results to make effec- Emergency Response Essentials
begins, the safety process often devolves tive, sustainable changes. We’ll share case for the Water Utility Industry
into an inefficient enforcement approach that studies that demonstrate the success of this in Natural Disasters, California
typically enacts quick fixes (at best) and fails approach and discuss how to avoid pitfalls Wildfires
to implement long-term solutions. Once the encountered along the way. You’ll leave with INTERMEDIATE
job or project ends, so does the institutional real-world solutions for designing, develop- This course provides an overview of the
knowledge of safety performance beyond ing, implementing and evaluating controls/ essentials for being an effective first
injury rates. In this workshop, we’ll discuss a abatements to reduce the potential for injury responder in a time of disaster. We’ll review
methodology that uses leading indicators that in any work environment. the 2016 Erskine Fire, the 2017 Oroville Dam
can be used proactively and historically to Presenters: James Rethaber, director of Disaster, the 2018 Mendocino Complex Fire
ensure quality contractor evaluation. ergonomics division, and Forrest Richardson, and the Camp Fire, and will discuss first
Presenters: Dave Murphy, safety direc- director of safety division, Fit For Work responder and water utility roles and respon-
tor, Pepper Construction, and Cary Usrey, sibilities, as well as how a water utility set up
process improvement leader, Predictive
Solutions
133 an emergency operations center. We’ll also
review “check sheets” developed for use by
Commitment-Based Safety: field workers during an emergency or disas-
The World’s Most Powerful Way
130 to Self-Motivate Employees
ter response.
Presenter: Gerald Simon, vice president
Building an Industrial Drone for Zero Injuries and chief safety, emergency preparedness,
Program ADVANCED security office, California Water Service
INTERMEDIATE This workshop will review the most power- Group
This session will introduce you to drones, also ful means to build employee ownership for
known as unmanned aircraft systems, includ- safety on a daily basis. The principles of
ing types and uses in industry and trends in commitment-based safety (from Stephen
the market. We’ll look at pilot requirements Covey, Edward Deming and the best in psy-
and regulations that affect commercial drone chology) are covered, as well as numerous
use, and discuss the elements that are critical field examples. The only way to achieve zero
to a successful industrial drone program.
Presenter: Chris Johnson, consultant, Kes-
trel Management
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Colorado, Cannabis and Opioids
INTERMEDIATE
Marijuana has been suggested as a tool to
combat the national opioid epidemic. Colo-
rado has had a medical marijuana program
for 17 years, yet, in 2017, had a record num-
ber of opioid overdose deaths. In addition,
Colorado has been among the leaders in
recreational marijuana use. In this session,
we’ll discuss the scientific evidence related
to the use in marijuana for pain, as well as the
societal effects.
Presenter: Kenneth Finn, president and
founder, Springs Rehabilitation PC

at home and in the workplace. Using a mix-
ture of humor, wisdom and personal experi-
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ences, he’ll encourage you to look into your
The Power of FOCUS:
own personal “treasure chest” for reasons to How Directing Safety Efforts
work and play safely. You’ll be asked to make Toward a Few Critical Issues
safety personal and make the right choices so Led to Excellence
you’re not robbed of life’s treasures. INTERMEDIATE
Presenter: Terry Hughes, motivational The pipeline construction business is dan-
speaker, DiVal Safety gerous, but the companies that hire the con-
structors require safety excellence. Sunland
138 Construction partnered with ProAct Safety

to take its good performance to great. By
Move to the Front: A Brain focusing on a few key critical issues, and driv-
Science Approach to Crisis ing them into the heads and habits of their
Management workforce through acronyms and reinforce-
INTRODUCTORY ment, the company was able to take its safety
The impact of a crisis or disaster while in the performance to a whole new level. In this
field can shake safety professionals, and the session, you’ll learn how Sunland Construc-
stress can take a significant toll on an individ- tion decided on this focus, how it turned into
ual’s morale, health and productivity. Critical a cultural norm and how it impacted lagging
incident stress management is a crucial tool indicators.
135 for maintaining resilience and recovering
from a disaster. This session will discuss how
Presenters: Terry Mathis, CEO, ProAct
Leading People Safely: How to Safety Inc., and Ron Oakley, corporate
organizations can identify and react to the director HSE, Sunland Construction
Create a Vibrant Safety Culture
employee impact of critical incidents using
ADVANCED
An investment in your safety culture is an
“Move to the Front,” a stress management
practice that incorporates evolving science
141
investment in your bottom line. And a cul- The Tony Crow Story: Safety
of the brain. Psychological first aid, critical
ture of prevention is the foundation of an 24/7 – at Work, Home and Play
incident response, employee assistance pro-
excellent operation. You won’t find the keys INTRODUCTORY
grams and case studies will be discussed as
to safety excellence in rules, regulations and Tony Crow worked at a coal-fired power
ways to overcome adverse experiences and
handbooks! Safety excellence is rooted in a plant in Texas for 26 years. But on Feb. 15,
build “Move to the Front” resiliency in safety
robust safety culture. It’s about behavior, phi- 2003, his life was changed forever when, in
professionals and organizations.
losophy and attitude – from the boardroom the blink of an eye, he was blinded for life.
Presenter: Raquelle Solon, business
to the front lines. Safety is not a priority; it is Tony stresses the importance of communi-
solutions engineer, FEI Behavioral Health
a non-negotiable, core value. In this session, cation, wearing proper personal protective
we’ll discuss what a safety culture is and why
it’s important, tools for leaders to drive safety 139 equipment, and not taking risks or shortcuts.
He’ll challenge you to make a personal com-
culture throughout an organization, strategies Safety, Inattention, Distraction mitment to safety and speak up when you
to anchor your safety culture to your front-line and the Brain see co-workers engaging in unsafe behav-
employees, how to promote accountability, ADVANCED iors. He relays the importance of training,
10 leadership principles to deliver extraordi- Inattention and distraction are present in 95% leadership and working together as a team
nary safety results, and a game plan to estab- of incidents. Neuroscience is showing that to ensure the safety of every employee.
lish and grow your safety culture. people do most things on “autopilot.” This You’ll walk away with a renewed commitment
Presenter: Brian Fielkow, CEO, Jetco Delivery isn’t about psychology – it’s about human biol- to safety at work, home and play.
ogy. Most approaches for dealing with auto- Presenter: Tony Crow, motivational speaker,
137 pilot focus on stopping it. Unfortunately, that
only works for a short period – usually until the
INJAM
Making the Right Choices:
novelty of doing something new wears off. In
What’s in Your Treasure Chest?
this session, we’ll discuss why understanding
INTRODUCTORY
how inattention and distraction come about
In this session, Terry Hughes speaks of his
(without blame or fault), as well as how it can
years of experience in the oil and gas industry,
be minimized, opens the door to getting
how he has experienced the “ripple effect”
people more engaged in what they do so they
of unsafe acts – both professionally and per-
can contribute to a positive safety culture and
sonally – and how our actions often are mim-
improve safety performance.
icked by the people around us. By sharing the
Presenter: Cristian Sylvestre, founder and
experience of his own family tragedy, Terry
professional speaker, HabitSafe
will illustrate the importance of safe behaviors

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Professional Development
Seminars
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS are designed to help enhance your overall safety
efforts, as well as gain new insight into the safety and health issues that affect the quality of life
in your workplace and in your community. Sessions are current as of June 13.
201 204
(THREE-DAY SEMINAR, SEPT. 6-8) (FOUR-DAY SEMINAR, SEPT. 7-8 AND 11-12)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Examination Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH)
Preparation Workshop This newly revised seminar helps safety professionals understand the
Complete this intense workshop and you’ll be prepared for the concepts of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control as they
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Fundamentals Examination. relate to the health risks your employees may face. FIH covers the prin-
Lectures, discussions and practice problem-solving sessions address ciples, terminology and practices of industrial hygiene in terms anyone
the exam’s four areas: engineering, management, information man- can understand. Students will be brought up to speed on anatomy and
agement and communications, and ethics. You’ll assess your readi- physiology, as well as chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic
ness to take the exam, identify areas that require additional study hazards. You’ll be involved in case studies, interactive discussions,
and learn about the best references to help you adequately prepare. hands-on equipment and the development of monitoring strategies.
You’ll walk away with more than 100 pages of materials, notes, a This seminar will explore topics such as dusts, vapors, noise, radiation,
scientific calculator and the latest BCSP information. heat stress, biological concerns and ergonomics challenges.
CEU Information: 1.8 CEU, 1.8 COC, 3.0 CM CEU Information: 2.6 CEU, 2.6 COC, 5.0 CM
Presenter: Michael Weigand; vice president; Langlois, Weigand & Presenter: JoAnn Dankert, senior safety consultant, National Safety
Associates Inc. Council
202 205
(THREE-DAY SEMINAR, SEPT. 6-8) The Safety Training Ninja
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination It’s hard to be a top-notch safety professional and still find time to
Preparation Workshop deliver great training. Tired of compliance-based lectures and beg-
This workshop is designed to prepare individuals for the examina- ging people to come and pay attention? Stop working so hard and
tion leading to the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation. work smarter! Be like the Safety Training Ninja, who uses the tools
The facilitator will guide you through lectures, sample problems and like a master and slices through training challenges. By the end of
discussions about the exam blueprint competencies. You’ll learn this session, you’ll learn about five ways to make training easier
concepts of probability, safety and health management systems, and more exciting, develop learning objectives that not only meet
occupational health, fire protection, applied management princi- your company’s safety needs but that you can actually prove you
ples, risk management, and legal/regulatory and professional affairs. achieved, and begin to make compliance training more interesting.
CEU Information: 1.8 CEU, 1.8 COC, 3.0 CM CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
Presenter: Daniel Snyder, owner, SPAN International Training LLC Presenter: Regina McMichael, president, The Learning Factory Inc.
203 206
(FOUR-DAY SEMINAR, SEPT. 7-8 AND 11-12) Measuring Safety Performance: How Do You Know
Principles of Occupational Safety & Health (POSH) if Your Safety Management System is Working?
This newly revised seminar will give you all-around safety knowledge You can’t evaluate how safe you are until you can measure safety in a
and skills. It addresses technical and human relations aspects of valid and useful way. In this seminar, you’ll learn safety measurement
occupational safety and health programs for any size and type of techniques and tools that will provide a framework for identifying
business. POSH provides the knowledge to understand safety and and implementing a combination of reactive (lagging) and proactive
health in the workplace, and the tools essential to create and man- (leading) safety measures. Exercises will illustrate ways to extract the
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age safety in any organization. It’s a contemporary, comprehensive most from reactive measures using OSHA and ANSI Z16 recordkeep-
training program on fundamental occupational safety and health ing techniques, control charts, benchmarking and costs. In addi-
terminology, principles and practices. The seminar will explore more tion, you’ll learn how to develop and use valid and reliable proactive
than 20 occupational safety and health topics. safety measures. This seminar will give you the measurement skills
CEU Information: 2.6 CEU, 2.6 COC, 5.0 CM necessary for a comprehensive safety management system.
Presenters: David Consider, senior safety consultant, and John CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
Vasquez, senior safety consultant, National Safety Council Presenters: Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics, and Jonathan Thomas,
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Electrical Safe Work Practices:
NFPA 70E
This dynamic seminar provides an update
on electrical safe work practices in the NFPA
70E 2018 standard. You’ll receive training
through demonstrations, discussion and quiz-
zes. Management and staff personnel who
will benefit from this course include electri-
cians; electrical engineers; safety and health
professionals; safety committee members;
maintenance personnel; inspectors; and all
employees who design and install electrical
systems and/or face a risk of electrical shock,
electrocution, arc blast, heat/fires or falls from
elevated workstations as a result of electric
shock. Upon completing this seminar, you’ll
be more knowledgeable on NFPA and OSHA
electrical safety standards; electrical haz-
ard recognition; NFPA 70E training require- Continuing Education
ments; electrical risk assessment and safe THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL follows the guidelines established by the
approach distances; arc flash hazard analysis International Association for Continuing Education and Training. By attending
and flash distances; OSHA and NFPA lockout the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo, you’re eligible to earn Continuing Education
standards; and proper selection and use of Units, Continuance of Certification and Certification Maintenance Credits. Please
personal protective equipment as required note that professionals also may be awarded CEUs for NSC Division meetings
in 29 CFR 1910.335, 29 CFR 1910.137, 29 CFR that meet certain criteria.
1910.269 and NFPA 70E 2018. The Board of Certified Safety Professionals doesn’t preapprove activities for
CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
recertification credit. Conferences are awarded recertification points based on
Presenter: Bob LoMastro, safety trainer,
the number of days (or CEUs awarded) in Category 6. Any pre- or post-conference
LoMastro & Associates Inc.
workshops that aren’t included in the general conference registration receive sep-
208 arate credit under Category 7 based on contact hours/CEUs. The details about
NEW! The Buzz on Drugs requirements and points awarded can be found in the Recertification Guide at
and Preparing a Sound Program bcsp.org/safety-certifications/recertification and Worksheet.
for 2020
Today, the leading cause of death in the For more information, contact:
United States is drugs. The landscape sur- Board of Certified Safety Professionals: (217) 359-9263
rounding workplace substance abuse is rap- American Board of Industrial Hygiene: (517) 321-2638
idly and radically changing, increasing the The Institute for Safety and Health Management: (928) 344-5221
financial and safety risks for employers. Now
more than ever, companies must have a com-
prehensive, defensible policy and program that address all the critical
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elements. If your company hasn’t developed, reviewed or updated its Conducting Workplace Safety Inspections
policy in the past 12 months, this workshop is for you. You’ll be able Are your workplace safety inspections adequate? Safety and health
to understand today’s tough drug issues, establish a sound position standards change. Materials, machinery and processes change. Get
on medicinal and recreational marijuana, develop procedures for pre- the skills and tools you need to check everything properly by attend-
scription drugs without violating privacy laws, implement legal proto- ing this seminar. You’ll learn specific techniques to improve the
cols per OSHA’s ruling on post-accident testing, discover today’s new process, including the use of checklists in continuous and formal
testing technologies, ensure your current program encompasses all inspections. You’ll also learn about pre-inspection tasks, what to
the necessary components that will provide the confidence to take inspect and where to gather information, how to record observa-
action, and increase the overall cost-effectiveness and ROI of your tions, and how to analyze data and set priorities. More than just an
current program. You’ll also receive a customizable policy and pro- overview of the safety and health inspection process, this seminar
cedures for key management, a customizable policy summary, and a gives you the tools and knowledge to develop and manage an effec-
tive inspection program at your facility.
one-hour post-seminar consulting session.
Presenter: Christine Clearwater, president, Drug-Free Solutions Presenter: John Vasquez, senior safety consultant, National Safety
Council
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NEW! Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment
and Occupational Safety
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, workplace harassment is
under increasing scrutiny from an employment law perspective.
However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg – it may cross into OSHA
territory when harassment includes workplace violence. This work-
shop will cover the basics of what constitutes workplace violence,
the No. 1 cause of occupational fatalities for women. It will also
address illegal workplace harassment (including sexual assault as
well as hostile work environment). Employers must provide a safe
work environment under OSHA’s General Duty Clause and prevent
workplace violence. OSHA policies and rulemaking, along with con-
gressional initiatives, will be addressed, as well as best practices for
prevention and worker education.
Presenter: Adele Abrams, CEO, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC
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NEW! Greenbean Leadership Workshop
In this leadership workshop, you’ll learn why most behavior-based
safety processes fail soon after implementation, three ways to 214
identify potential leaders and nurture emerging leadership skills, NEW! Improving Your Leadership With Effective
the hidden trap of “leave alone/zap” management, how to assess
Communication and Influence
your culture and determine whether your systems rely on positive or
Some people are born leaders. But if you’re not, leadership and
negative reinforcement (the answers will amaze you!), how to track
influencing skills can be learned. You can practice and perfect your
and measure results of behavior change and human performance
influencing skills and techniques to achieve better leadership – and
improvement, and how to establish supervisor accountability for
even train others to lead. Join us for this highly participative seminar
your change initiatives.
and learn how to communicate, influence and motivate your teams
and leaders to achieve safety goals. By the end of this session, you’ll
Presenter: Bill Sims, president, The Bill Sims Co. Inc.
be able to define the power structures that exist in your organiza-
212 tion and how they impact leadership growth, identify verbal and
body language communication improvement opportunities, and
Job Safety Analysis use strategies that will influence your workforce to achieve safety
You can’t control job safety hazards and costs until you know how to goals.
identify and properly analyze them. Job Safety Analysis is a proven CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
method to accomplish that. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to involve Presenter: Regina McMichael, president, The Learning Factory Inc.
all of your employees in reducing personal injuries, controlling oper-
ating hazards and costs, and promoting continuous improvement.
Organizations that implement a JSA process benefit from a safer
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Safety Leadership and the Power of Emotional
work environment, improved productivity and increased profits.
Intelligence: How Smart Are You?
This seminar takes us on a journey to explore why we do what we
Presenter: David Consider, senior safety consultant, National Safety
do and how we can be most effective at it. A lot of our work is get-
Council
ting people to do the “safety things” we need them to do. Leaders
213 are inspiring not only because they get big things accomplished, but
because they encourage growth, progress and movement in themselves
‘Safe 4’: A Safety Culture Program … That Works! and others. Through exploring our own emotional intelligence – self-
The Safe 4 Culture Program identifies the key areas of influence
awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills –
required to have a positive safety culture and why so many com-
we can set a path of professional development for achieving our
panies are missing the mark. In addition to recognizing these influ-
work and life goals. We’ll identify some of these key strengths and
encers, we’ll teach you how to implement them in your own safety
discuss a leadership vs. management focus, and approach consider-
efforts, allowing your employees to unleash their own “discretionary
ations foundational to the safety professional’s role.
energy” toward safety. Eliminate injuries, increase morale, reduce
compensation and insurance costs, and increase productivity. The
Presenter: Eldeen Pozniak, director/senior consultant, Pozniak Safety
Safe 4 program delivers.
Associates
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Actively Caring for People’s Safety:
How to Cultivate and Sustain a Brother’s/
Sister’s Keeper Work Culture
In this workshop, based on humanistic behaviorism, we’ll discuss
evidence-based guidelines for improving the quality and increasing
the frequency of safety-related behavior. These lessons will improve
quality of life by reducing interpersonal conflict and enhancing work
productivity and life satisfaction. These guidelines reflect applied
behavioral science principles of positive reinforcement, observa-
tional learning, and behavior-based feedforward and feedback.
These lessons define “Actively Caring for People’s Safety: How
to Cultivate a Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Work Culture,” a training
manual used to teach practical strategies for addressing the human
dynamics of injury prevention.
Presenters: E. Scott Geller, alumni distinguished professor and
senior partner, Safety Performance Solutions Inc., and Krista S.
Geller, president, GellerAC4P Inc.
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NEW! Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls
in the Workplace
219
Most of us have experienced a slip, trip or fall at one time or another.
Ergonomics: Managing for Results
Take control of the No. 1 cause of workplace injuries. Learn to design
Most times we don’t sustain an injury, but the potential is high and
and implement a practical and effective ergonomics program. You’ll
always present at our sites because of the nature of the work per-
learn the basics related to ergonomics in the workplace, as well as
formed. For every 10,000 workers in the nation, 31 are injured from a
how to recognize risk factors relating to musculoskeletal disorders,
slip or fall. This seminar will help you identify working environments
conduct a worksite ergonomics analysis and rank hazards, assess
where slip, trip and fall hazards are most likely to occur and will
various control methods, select the method suited to the level of
explore control strategies useful in eliminating these hazards.
risk, and identify steps used to implement a successful ergonomics
program at your workplace.
Presenter: Namir George, manager, international consulting ser-
vices, National Safety Council
Presenter: William Stuart, occupational safety specialist, Minnesota
218 Safety Council
Behavior-Based Safety for Today’s Realities

Thirty years ago, behavior-based safety was touted as the silver bullet
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of safety. Today, it’s often labeled as outdated or old thinking. BBS
Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis
A misdirected incident investigation doesn’t correct safety prob-
is simply one tool in a safety toolbox. It’s not a holistic approach to
lems – it merely allows them to hide. This only increases the likeli-
safety, but neither is it irrelevant or outdated. BBS can be a highly
hood of repeat incidents, human hardship and financial loss. This
effective way to direct and continuously improve discretionary
seminar teaches a systematic approach to incident investigation to
worker behaviors. If you haven’t tried BBS, you have a great avenue
properly identify causal factors so appropriate corrective actions
to improved performance. If you’ve implemented BBS with less-than-
can be implemented. It gives line supervisors, middle management
stellar results, you have a new array of ways to make it work better.
and safety personnel the tools they need to focus on specific facts
Making BBS fit your culture, operations and logistical realities – rather
that cause preventable incidents.
than making your company fit some idealistic model – is key to suc-
cess in today’s realities.
Presenter: David Consider, senior safety consultant, National Safety
Council
Presenter: Shawn Galloway, president and COO, ProAct Safety Inc.
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NEW! Measuring and Changing Risk Culture:
Advanced Techniques for the Safety Professional
The “risk culture” of an organization is a new concept. An alterna-
tive to the traditional “safety culture,” it refers to the forces and
influences that induce risky behavior. Have we been measuring the
wrong thing? Learn how risk culture can be measured along multiple

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scales, such as its strength; its maturity; various types (at least six!); process of formal risk assessment. You’ll also understand the legal
its alignment between sections or levels of the organization; and – requirements for risk assessment, the principles of risk assessment
most important – the culture we don’t have, or apathy. We’ll explore (including hazards, risk and control measures), the five steps of risk
a new method of surveying true perceptions (intuitions) – one that is assessment, how to perform hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies,
more advanced than any traditional method. You’ll hear case studies the Hierarchy of Controls, risk assessment review, and recordkeeping.
on organizations that successfully changed their culture for the bet- CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
ter – and those that didn’t. Presenter: Namir George, manager, international consulting ser-
CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM vices, National Safety Council
Presenter: Corrie Pitzer, CEO, SAFEmap
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222 NEW! Level Up: Add World-Class Value,
NEW! Mindfully Safe: Help Your Employees Break Through an EHS Career Plateau,
Avoid Mishaps by Keeping Their Mind on the and Earn a Promotion Fast!
‘Task at Hand’ You’re stuck in your job. Or just know you could do more, if only you
Being mindful helps you pay better attention to what you’re doing were given the chance. Either way, you want more from your career in
and improve your ability to avoid hazards. Time magazine calls it safety and health. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to diagnose common
“the science of finding focus in a stressed-out multitasking culture.” career stalls, discover the top 10 things every successful EHS profes-
Google, Nike, Proctor & Gamble, hospitals, schools, and professional must know about business, learn three ways to dead-end your
sional sports teams are just a few of the organizations that include career (and how to overcome them), acquire advanced negotiation
the science of mindfulness training as part of their health and safety techniques, and apply the latest in marketing and change manage-
and performance programs. Research and real-life results show that ment to take both your job performance and career to the next level.
mindfulness also reduces stress and improves your health. During CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
this life-changing session, Richard Hawk will show you practical ways Presenter: Joshua Franklin, business growth and partnership direc-
to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life and integrate it seam- tor, Board of Certified Safety Professionals
lessly into your present safety and health culture.
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Presenter: Richard Hawk, president, Richard Hawk Inc. NEW! Making Safety Happen: How to Create
a High-Performing Safety Culture
223 An investment in your safety culture is an investment in your bottom
You Can Be a Better Edutainer line. And, according to Brian Fielkow, business leader and author,
You’ve been there before: a class you can’t remember. Now, it’s your a culture of prevention is the foundation of an excellent operation.
turn to deliver. How can you get people to remember your train- You won’t find the keys to safety excellence in rules, regulations and
ing? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to successfully handbooks. Safety excellence is rooted in a robust safety culture. It’s
deliver training using tried-and-true adult learning concepts with an about behavior, philosophy and attitude – from the boardroom to
entertaining spin. Using their collective years of experience, humil- the front lines. In this seminar, we’ll discuss why safety is not a prior-
ity and humor, the presenters also will introduce concepts that have ity; it is a nonnegotiable core value.
been proven as effective teaching techniques for internationally CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
acclaimed SafeStart. We’ll review the characteristics required to be Presenter: Brian Fielkow, CEO, Jetco Delivery Inc.
a good entertainer who provides better education, and discuss how
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CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM The Behavioral Safety System: Everything You’ve
Presenters: Jack Jackson, senior safety consultant, and Tim Page- Always Wanted to Know About Human Behavior
Bottorff, senior safety consultant, SafeStart and Safety
224 This full-day workshop is a whirlwind tour through practices and
principles that tie the most powerful means of engaging employees
Risk Assessment Toolkit: Strategies to managing risk and delivering zero injuries. We’ll explore, in depth,
and Methodologies for Measuring, Evaluating all three core areas of behavior essential for a high-performing
and Controlling Risk safety system: personal management of risk by all employees, inter-
A properly implemented program of risk assessments can assist in personal cultural work among employees and leadership behavior.
the prevention of injuries, fatalities, property damage incidents and We’ll discuss the positives and negatives of behavior-based safety,
other losses. This not only helps prevent human loss and suffering, the means to achieve a “Brother’s Keeper” culture, and how leaders
but assists in the effective management and finance of any business can fuel excellent safety across their organizations.
or organization. After completing this seminar, you’ll be able to con- CEU Information: 0.6 CEU, 0.6 COC, 1.0 CM
tribute both to the maintenance of a safe work environment and the Presenter: Bob Veazie, president, People Powered Leadership LLC

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1sourcevend 3053 American & Efird LLC 4851 AutoMax Industrial Ltd. 2152A
2W International Corp. 3016 American Healthcare Products 5744 Avery Products Corp. 5716
360 USA Inc. 4853 American Heart Association 4343 Avetta 5407
360training.com 2718 American Red Cross 1451 AVO Training Institute 3225
3K Medica (Shenzhen) Industrial Co. American Road and Transportation Aware360 1852
Ltd. 6017 Builders Association (ARTBA) 1249
Axiom Medical Consulting LLC 4055
3M 4121 American Safety & First-Aid 2654
Azusa Safety Inc. 4835
A & A Sheet Metal/Securall 3424 American Safety Council 5254
B.S. Arora and Sons Huf 2016
A. Marshall Moffat 3245 American Safety Group 622
Baglay Sports Co. 1723
Aarco Uniforms 740 American Society of Safety
Professionals (ASSP) 4061 Baianda Safety Co. Ltd. 2019
ABG Bag Inc./SpillBully 5626
American Traffic Safety Services Batavia Services Inc. 5923
Absolute Outdoor Inc./Kent Safety 1347 Association (ATSSA) 1416 BBS Safety Inc. 3020
ABUS USA 2937 AMK Sports 3412 Beagle 1 Inc. 3951
Accuform 3721 & 5307 Amrit Exports 2748 Beck’s Shoes Inc. 1245
AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions 6004 Anaptix 4961 Bedford Reinforced Plastics 6234
Acknit Industries Ltd. 3022 Anhui Aegis Safety Technology Co. Ltd. 1026A Beijing Huateng Rubber Plastic &
Acoustiblok Inc. 426 Anhui Garment Factory 2952 Latex Products Co. Ltd. 1005E
Adrian’s Safety Solutions 1440 Anhui Garments Import & Export Beijing Huiyuan Plastic Products Co. Ltd. 1026B
Advanced Technology Gloves (ATG) 4735 Co. Ltd. 1120B Bekina Boots 747
AED Total Solution 4760 Ansell Healthcare 4406 Bhutta Gloves Industries 3013
Aero Healthcare LLC 737 Apache Industrial Matting 3946 BIC Alliance 6047
Aero Lite Industries 1703 Apparel Works International LLC 3120 Big Bill Workwear 1237
Aero Pro Co. Ltd. 1550 Applications International Corp. 4043 Biokinetix 5816
Aervoe Industries Inc. 2948 Appruv by SMI Safety 1549 Biolife LLC 538
Afassco 3606 Aramark Uniform Services 5939 Blackline Safety 3735
AI Care LL 4703 & 5344 Ariat International Inc. 1229 Block Bindings & Interlinings/
Armor Guys Inc. 2527 Reflective Stripe.com 4438
Air Systems International 3603
Arshad Brothers 537 Blubandoo Cooling & Warming
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. 6045 Headwear Accessories 1655
Alchemy Systems 5434 ART Corporate Solutions Inc. 3643
BlueMed 1640
All Purpose Safety Training Solutions LLC. 842 A-Safe 3843
Blundstone Safety Footwear 2620
All Sport Inc. 4820 ASAP International Sdn. Bhd. 840
Board of Certified Safety
Allegro Industries 2545 ASI Health Services 2420 Professionals (BCSP) 1531
Allied Powers LLC 1915 ATI Worksite Solutions 3904 Bob Dale Gloves & Imports Ltd. 5217
AllOne Health 1449 Atom Corp. 5102 Bollé Safety 3229
Alpine Valley Brands Safety Water 5057 ATS ShieldSafe 2717 Bon-Mar Safety 2924
Amazing Industries 2419 Aubin Industries Inc. 5907 Boot Barn 3847
Amazon Recruitment 5335 Auburn Manufacturing Inc 2845 BootieButler 2655
A-MEC Co. Ltd. 3353 Aurelia Gloves 5702 BOPLAN USA Inc. 3614

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Border to Border Sales Inc. 1713 Chinook Medical Gear 1858 DOD Technologies 2360
Boss Manufacturing Co. 3017 Chubb Global Risk Advisors 748 Donesafe 2751
Bowman Dispensers 1454 Chums Inc. 1622 Dongguan HeBao Footwear LLC 915A
Bradley Corp. 2659 CIEC Overseas Exhibition Co., Ltd. 1005, 1105, Dorcy International 1458
1108, 1115, 1205, 1217 & 1308
Brady Corp. 5527 DPA Buying Group 5721
Cintas Corp. 3747
Brand Resources Group/OZ Global DQ Group Inc. 1302
Sales & Marketing 944 Cisco-Eagle Inc. 2316
Draeger Inc. 2524
Briotix Health 2940 CleanSpace 2553
DriveCam powered by Lytx 1849
BSB Produtora de Equipamentos de ClickSafety/SPAN 1527
Protecao Individual S.A. 1153 Driver’s Alert 612
Climbtech 2345
BSI Group America Inc. (BSI) 2544 Dropsafe 648
Coaching Systems LLC 5521
Buckingham Manufacturing 2731 Dunlop Protective Footwear 5019
Coast Products 2652
Buffalo Industries 5704 DuPont Protection Technologies 5315
Coats North America 6039
Buffalo Outdoors 2518 Duramitt Sdn. Bhd. 3961
Cobra Systems Inc. 802
Bulb Daddy 2658 Durham Manufacturing Co. 1905
Cofra USA Inc. 848
Bullard 5235 Dustcon Solutions 1804
COLTS Laboratories 2445
Bulwark Protective Brands 5323 Eagle 3721
Columbia Southern University 2125
Business & Legal Resources (BLR) 1913 Eastern Technologies 6050
Complete Environmental Products Inc. 5046
Caliburn International 6020 EcoChemPro LLC 521
Consentium Search LLC 3226
Calko Group 5346 Edge Eyewear – Wolf Peak Int. 4151
Continental Western Corp. 5114
CanQualify LLC 436 EDK Co. Ltd. 5842
Contour Design 503
Cansew Inc. 1917 EGA Master USA 2516
Convergence Training/Red Vector 5638
CarbonX 2821 EGas Depot/CIH Equipment Co. 3327
Cordova Safety Products 3029
Cardiac Science Corp. 5715 e-Hazard ArcWear 1223
CoreTex Products Inc. 3921
Carhartt 2237 EHS Global Tech Ltd. 437
Cotterman Co. 736
Carlos Arboles S.A. 3324 EHS Today 1653
Countdown Today Inc. 2716
Carolina Glove & Safety Co. 2240 Elasco Products LLC 6042
Crown Matting Technologies 636
Carolina Performance Fabrics 1427 Electrical Safety Specialists LLC 5815
Crown Name (WH) United Co. Ltd. 6027
Casella 5810 Electro Tape Specialties Inc. 4617
Cyber Marketing 845
Caster Connection 1050 Elite Safety Products 626
D3O 4417
Cat Apparel/Summit Resource Elk River Inc. 3523
International Inc. 5817 DaHong Optical (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. 6228
Elvex Corp. 2931
Cementex Products Inc. 5121 Daiya Industry Co. Ltd. 6010
EMS Safety Services Inc. 5245
Centurion Safety Products 5013 Dakota Software 3460
EMSL Analytical Inc. 1551
Certified Safety Manufacturing 2725 Danish Trading Corp. 1824
Encon Safety Products 4007
Cestusline Armored Gloves 1805 Davey Textile Solutions USA Inc. 2012
ENERGY worldnet Inc. 702
Changshu Baofeng Special Fiber Co. Day Sun Technology Ltd. 4062
Enespro PPE 4321
Ltd. 2015 Decibullz Inc. 3152
Enmet Corp. 1553
Changshu Xinhong Gloves Co. Ltd. 5551-D Decked 3647
Enpac LLC 1523
Changzhou Sunnergy Energy Defog It 1711
Technology Co. Ltd. 6112 Enviance 1548
Dekalb Trade Voice 2009
Checkers 3721 Equi Style 1719
DEKRA 1929
Chemtex Inc. 4854 ERB Safety 5425
Dentec Safety Specialists 4003
CHEMTREC 1722 ErectaStep 1544
Dicke Safety Products 3125
ChemWatch Inc. 5404 Ergo Advantage 4254
Dikamar S.A. 647
Chen Shueng Enterprise Co. Ltd. 1552 Ergodyne 5226
District Publishing 5525
China Council for the Promotion of Ergostop Inc. 853
International Trade, Shanghai 1344 Diversified Safety Services 6022
eSafety 5910
Chinapartner Co. Ltd. 921A Division 5 Labs 3054

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Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear 2925 Gaomi Long Fei Shoes Co. Ltd. 2450B Guangzhou J&Y Safety Products
Manufacturer Co. Ltd. 2251E
Essity 5110 Gaomi Morning Glory Footwear Co. Ltd. 2151A
Guardian Equipment 4721
Euchner USA 2005 Gaomi Tongyu Shoes Co. Ltd. 827A
Guardian Manufacturing Co. LLC 6125
EVAC+CHAIR North America LLC 2446 Garlock Safety Systems 1809
H&W Reflective Clothing Co. Ltd. 731A
Ever-Glory Vietnam Garment Co. Ltd. 331 Garmin International 950
Haining Hangyi Textile Co. Ltd. 2151E
Evolved Safety LLC 3960 Garmor Corp. 1704
HAIX North America 2014
Examinetics Inc. 5727 Gas Clip Technologies 5141
Hammerhead Industries Inc. 2944
Exfak Corp. 5746 Gasco Affiliates LLC 4651
Hand Safety Tool Co. LLC 3320
Expo Linking Ltd. Gastec Corp. 2650
5651-A, 5651-D, 5751-E & 5841-C Hangzhou Dafang Tools Co. Ltd. 4554
Gateway Safety Inc. 5535
F.S. Candino Industries 1725 Hangzhou Hetai Safety Belt Co. Ltd. 627D
Gator Sports Inc. 641
Facility Safety Management Magazine 3860 Hangzhou Srilan Filtration
Gauke Healthcare Co. Ltd. 1526 Technology Co. Ltd. 6120
Falcon Safety Products Inc. 6127
Genie, a Terex Co. 1226 Hangzhou ZH Tech Co. Ltd. 4662
Fall Protection Systems 3048
Gentex Corp. – PureFlo 1431 Harris Industries 2216
FallTech 4923
GeoPro 1806 Harsco IKG/Mebac 5543
Far East Workwear 5844-A
Geosyntec Consultants Inc. 652 HART Health 1158
Fastenal 3635
Geozy Solutions LLC 1201 Hartalega Sdn. Bhd. 1101
Fauske & Associates LLC 2319
Geroline Inc. 5160 Haws Corp. 4823
FC Safety 1902
Gerson Co. 3317 HCSS 1040
Fenixlight Ltd. 4360
GfG Instrumentation Inc. 5338 Heilongjiang Safer Co. Ltd. 1120A
First Aid Only – Acme United Corp. 1415
Ghamaz Indu 1004 Helly Hansen (US) Inc. 1341
First Defense Nasal Screen Corp. 5860
Ghosh Exports Pvt. Ltd. 4042 Henan Eastman Garment
Firstar Healthcare Co. Ltd. 1321 Manufacture Co. Ltd. 4450
GHS Printers 400
Fisher Improvement Technologies 4755 Henan Prosper Skins & Leather
GlenGuard 3131
Fist Care Manufacturing Co. 1903 Enterprise Co. Ltd. 6116
Global OSHA 5155
FJDZ International Inc. 2752 Herzig Engineering 5055
Global Glove and Safety
Footwear Specialties International 4150 Manufacturing Inc. 5107 HexArmor 4935
Form-A-Tread Co. 1351 GloBal Himore Agent @GBHM High Best Safety Protective Supplies Co. 3458
6110 & 6118 Hijaz Kuroda Gloves Co. Pvt. Ltd. 846
Fortes Industrial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. 5435
Global Manufacturing Group Ltd. 5914 Hilco Vision 2820
Foshan Shunde Junying Hardware &
Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. 5851-B Glove Guard LP 4440 Hilton Enterprises 3244
FoxFire 6333 Gloveland Technology Co. Ltd. 5154 Himex Ltd. (Xiamen) 921B
FreeRangeXR 5861 Gloves Art Manufacturing Co. 1304 Hitex Textile Co. Ltd. 5256
Fu Shan Ding Heng Tai I. & E. Co. Ltd. 654 GoCanvas 744 HJLite 4451
Fu Sheng Optical Industry Co. Ltd. 6126 Golden Eagle Safety 4660 Honest Safety Products Co. Ltd. 1215DEF
Fujian Jief Group Co. Ltd. 5551-A GoMotion Inc. 1912 Honeywell Industrial Safety 4423
Fujian Jinjiang City Fulian Shoes & Gorbel Inc. 1922 Horizon Manufacturing Ent. Inc. 2720
Plastics Co. Ltd. 1115B
GotSafety.Com 3145 Horman Co. 2755
Fujian Quanzhou Huitong Safety &
Protective Products Co. Ltd. 2548B Grabber/Kobayashi 1160 Hoss Boot Co. 1450
FULLSTAR Non-Woven Products Co. Gravitec Systems Inc. 1515 Houston Area Safety Council 745
Ltd. 926A Grupo Alyger S.A. de CV 3452 HOYA Safety Division 2108
Future Industrial Technologies 4002 GSM Safety Products 5807 Huafon Microfibre (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. 2048
Fuzhou Boyuan Textiles Co. Ltd. 6009 GSS Safety LLC 3753 Huazhou Xingrong Leather Products 6013
Fuzhou Longway International Co. Ltd. 2251B Guangzhou Beian Lock Technology Co. Ltd.
Fuzhou Praise Garments Co. Ltd. 1121B Co. Ltd. 2251D Hubei Jipin Personal Protective
Guangzhou Junyue Foam Earplug Equipment Inc. 1021B
Fuzhou Wanjia Clothing Co. Ltd. 2151D
Co. Ltd. 2053B Hubei Xianmeng Health Protection
Fuzhou YDC Garments Co. Ltd. 5751-G Commodity Co. Ltd. 627A
Guangzhou Red Sunshine Co. Ltd. 5851-C

GLOBAL
Hubei Yijiem Garments Co. Ltd. 5551-G Irudek Group 1253 Korean Safety Pavilion 6235
Hughes Safety Showers 3721 ISN 837 KPA LLC 4355
Huihong (Nantong) Safety Products 4555 ISOtunes 2417 KS Safety Inc. 2344
Hundal Group – Farooq Garments 3059 ITEX Inc. 2549 Kunshan Daiyo Industries Co. Ltd. 1652
Hydration Health Products 3312 J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. 5627 Kunshan Jiehong Nonwoven Product
Co. Ltd. 1948
HySafe 2917 Javed Gloves 1202
LaForst Shoes Inc. 2059
HyTest Safety Footwear 3935 Jiangsu CLS Technology Corp. Ltd. 1845
Lakeland Industries Inc. 3529
IAN (Beijing) International Exhibition Jiangsu Gaoma Protective Equipment
Co. Ltd. 805 & 817 Co. Ltd. 2045D Lanxiang 4743
IAP – Air Products 5342 Jiangsu Holly Corp. 1014 LAPCO Mgf. Inc. 1829
IBM 1615 Jiangsu Holly Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 4803 Lapeyre Stair Inc. 2245
IceAlert Inc. 3150 Jiangsu Jonnyma New Materials Co. Ltd. 1845B Laserglow Technologies 2558
Ideal Environmental Products/ Jiangxi Hongxing Protective Products Leaders Safety Apparel Ltd. 2152B
Chem-Stor 2418 Co. Ltd. 1020A
Leading Edge Safety LLC 2920
Ideal Warehouse Innovations Inc. 1031 Jiangyin Miaojie Latex Co. Ltd. 1205E
LearningCart 5438
Idesco Safety 5240 Jiangyin Sian Plastic Protech Co. Ltd. 941
Lehigh CustomFit 4434
IDville 3060 Jiangyin Yongji Labour Protection
Products Co. Ltd. 1121A Lenzing Fibers 5821
Impact Absorbents Inc. 3861
Jinhua City Yongsheng Tools Factory 627F Levelok Corp. 1745
Impact Air Bags 1241
Jinhua Jech Tools Co. Ltd. 1220AB Levitate Technologies 1103
Impact General Inc. 554
Jinjiang Yeshiming Reflective Material Lianyungang Haitaier Protective
Impacto Protective Products Inc. 2824 & 2825 Co. Ltd. 727A Equipment Co. Ltd. 5841-A
INCOM Manufacturing Group 5611 JLG Industries Inc. 3217 Liberty Glove & Safety 3417
Industrial Cutting Tools 2220 JNA Group 905 Life Guard 515
Industrial Psychologists Inc. 2317 Johnson Wilshire Inc. 1537 LIFT Safety 2037
Industrial Safety & Hygiene News 1817 JSP Safety Inc. 4861 Lincoln Fabrics Inc. 454
Industrial Scientific 5035 Justrite Safety Group 3721 Linyi Huanghao Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd. 5851-D
Industrial Starter España S.L. 5504 Ka Chun Garment Co. Ltd. 4604 Linyi Yicheng Labor Protection
Products Co. Ltd. 727B
Industrial Sunscreen 3842 Kaneka Corp./Mitsui & Co. (USA) 5539
LION 6229
Industrias SAGA de Columbia SAS 1027 KASK America 5929
Little Giant Ladder Systems 2029
IndustrySafe Inc. 4050 Kayo Products Co. Ltd. 3459
Louisville Ladder 2008
Innolite 5643 KDA Safety 3852
LOW DERMA™ Technology 1301
Innolytics LLC 4460 Kee Safety 1252
Loxy US Inc. 1916
Innovative Gloves Co. Ltd. 1850 Keen Utility 5621
Lucid Audio/Etymotic Research Inc. 6025
Innovative Safety Supply USA 336 Kenetrek Boots LLC 750
M. L. Kishigo Manufacturing Co. 3907
Insight Mobile Data 624 Kermel 5707
M.R & Sons 1006
InspectAll 4802 Keystone Safety 2137
Macurco Gas Detection 3804
Insta-Mold Products Inc. 2849 KHA Online-SDS 3314
Madgrip Performance Hand
Institute for Safety & Health Khas Industries 1822 Protection 5711
Management 5220
Kimberly-Clark Professional 2437 Madrigal 1820
Institute of Safety & Systems
Management Inc. 1808 Kinetic Edge Systems Inc. 850 Mahavir Spinfab 2859
Intelex Technologies Inc. 1049 King International 6238 Maincal S.A. 4950
Intermountain Specialty Gases 2850 Klever Innovations 5647 Majestic Glove 4607 & 4615
International Management Systems KL-Kepong Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd. 4060 Major Gloves & Safety Inc. 2817
Marketing 620
Koehler Bright Star 5602 MAKESafe Tools Inc. 1611
ION Science Inc. 5717
Kolossus Workwear Corp. 5620 Makrite Industries 2949
Ironclad Performance Wear 5415
Koolin’ Klothz Etc. 6103 Mallcom (India) Ltd. 1919
Ironwear 3331
Kordata LLC 1555 Mallory Safety & Supply 4807

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Malt Industries/The Safety Zone 5207 Nantong Shenglijie Safety Products Oratex Inc. 3113
Co. Ltd. 1949
MANCOMM 4302 ORBCOMM 618
Nantong T-Touch Glove Co. Ltd. 1758
MAPA Professional 3444 Original Buff SA 2123
Nantong Yasheng Safety Products
Marcom Group Ltd. 3622 Co. Ltd. 2151F OSHATOES 847
Marlin Co. 2517 Nanuk by Plasticase Inc. 1754 OTEX Protective 6043
Marling Leek Ltd. 4556 NASCO Industries Inc. 1420 OTTO Engineering 3962
Martin Technical Inc. 5054 Nastah Industries Sdn. Bhd. 4362 Otto Trading Inc. 3313
Martor USA 2822 National Association of Safety Ourad Safety Co. Ltd. 1854
Marvel Gloves Industries 2415 Professionals 5561 Pacific Lock Co. 746
MAS Innovation Holdings 5743 National Marker Company 2829 Pak Benelux Safety Wears 1605
Master Lock Co. 4443 National Safety Apparel Inc. 4635 Palm Allied Glove Co. Ltd. 3903
Master Textile Mills 1721 National Safety Compliance Inc. 1149 Pan Taiwan Enterprise Co. Ltd. 3221
Matrix Design Group 3349 National Shooting Sports Foundation 5642 PAT Safety Co. Ltd. 5918
MAX USA Corp. 3121 National Vision Inc. 4154 Paulson Manufacturing Corp. 4051
MAX Worldwide Trading Co. Ltd. 5851-E National Workwear Inc. 1654 PearlWeave Safety Netting Corp. 1418
MCR Safety 3625 New Horizons Ltd. 1445 Pelican Products Inc. 6124
MD Solutions International 659 New Pig Corp. 1708 Pelican Rope/U.S. Rigging Supply 1619
Mechanix Wear Inc. 700 New Stark Industrial Inc. 1848 Pelsue Co. 2021
Medique Products 1337 Newcastle Systems Inc. 4714 PenSafe Inc. 2013
MEGAComfort Inc. 1621 Nextteq LLC 1649 & 1937 Perfect Gloves 907
Melcon Group Worldwide 1705 Nightstick by Bayco Products Inc. 4754 Performance Textiles 3224
Meltblown Technologies 1345 Ningbo First Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd. 5751-B Peter Greven Physioderm GmbH 1760
Mercator Medical Thailand Ltd. 545 Ningbo Paloma Fall Protection Petzl 4251
Equipments Co. Ltd. 1015B & 1114B
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1437 Phoenix Safety Management Inc. 2313
Ningbo Pioneer Protective
Milspec Industries 333 Equipment Co. Ltd. 5851-A Plugfones 3148
Mobile Fire Extinguisher/Slimline Fire NIOSH 1322 Polar Breeze 2413
Safety Products 1444
NJ & Associates Inc. 3943 Polartec LLC 1340
Mobile Inspection 2321
Noke Inc. 3014 Polison Corp. 952
Moldex Metric Inc. 4627
Norfab Corp. 3220 PolyConversions Inc. 2223
Mount Vernon Mills Inc. 3149
Norlab Calibration Gases 5139 Portacool 1305
mPower Electronics Inc. 4461
North American Rescue LLC 1251 Portagas Inc. 4020
MSA 4435
Notrax 3721 Portwest LLC 3817
Mure & Peyrot Canada Inc. 4655
NSC Learning Lab 5343 Power Breezer/Breezer Mobile Cooling 5247
Mutual Industries 2216
NSC Resource Center 4135 Power Pusher, division of Nu-Star Inc. 4351
MyZone US LLC 1715
NTT Training 800 PowerLift Training 6054
Nado Products 500
Oberon Co. 3024 Predictive Safety 2914
NAFA Fleet Management Association 5802
Occly LLC 3214 Predictive Solutions 5135
Nalhon Industrial Co. Ltd. 4255
OccuNomix 2737 Prifa Craft Industries 5814
Nanjing Henghui Reflective Material
Co. Ltd. 5925 Occupational Health & Safety 6138 Princeton Tec 1545
Nanjing Safetops Industries Ltd. 5710 Odintex Bangladesh 2151C ProcessMAP Corp. 1729
Nanjing Zenith International Trading OEL Worldwide Industries 3058 Product Innovations LLC dba Banner
Co. Ltd. 1015A Stakes 751
OHD 2521
Nano-Metre Industrial Ltd. 1309 C Proportion Air Inc. 555
OLFA North America (World Kitchen
Nantong Hand Protect Products Co. LLC) 1626 ProtectEar USA 2841
Ltd. 926B One Beat CPR & AED 2621 Protective Industrial Products 3615
Nantong Kunstronger Labor Optimum Safety 3420 Proto Industrial Tools 3743
Protection Product Co. Ltd. 2045B
OraSure Technologies Inc. 2112 PS Industries Inc. 2018

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PSI Services 1701 Rush Direct Inc. 643 Sensear Inc. 5615
Pure Safety Group 2225 S.M. Exports 1650 SGS Galson Laboratories 5011
Pyramex Safety Products LLC 2537 S.T. Corp. 1446 Shaanxi Yuanfeng Textile Technology
Research Co. Ltd. 2045A
Q&B Safety Ltd. 5204 Saddique Group Industry 640
Shan Shui Spectacles Industrial Co. Ltd. 1044
Qingdao Dexing Protective Products Safeguard Equipment 3762
Co. Ltd. 5841-B Shandong DS Safety Technology Co. Ltd. 931
Safeguard Technology Inc. 2118
Qingdao Fengdun Footwear Co. Ltd. 5551-C Shandong Lian Gloves Co. Ltd. 5751-F
SAFEmap 6029
Qingdao Handdier Safety Gloves Shandong Shunxing Labour
Co. Ltd. 927A SafeSmart Access 1126 Protective Co. Ltd. 5152
Qingdao Roadstar Footwear Co. Ltd. 1021A SafeStart 4327 Shandong Xingyu Gloves Co. Ltd. 937
Qingdao YSD Protective Technology Safe-T-Sense LLC 2005 Shanghai Bestun Safety Products Co. Ltd. 723
Co. Ltd. 2450A Safety Creations 649 Shanghai Butian Safety Protection
Quality Lockout LLC 3862 Safety Equipment Institute 1258 Equipment Co. Ltd. 826A
Quanzhou Xingrui Trade Co. Ltd. 5844-B Safety Gear Pro 1625 Shanghai Damuite Exhibition
Service Co. Ltd. 617, 820 & 822
Quest Brands Inc. 2560 Safety Hive 5056
Shanghai Hygloves Co. Ltd. 2912
Quest Diagnostics 1819 Safety Maker Inc. 6224
Shanghai Masco Nonwoven Products
Questionmark 536 Safety Poster 5238 Co. Ltd. 1309 D
R. P. Comtrade Pvt. Ltd. 644 Safety Rail Co. 2141 Shanghai Rista Labour Protection
R3 Safety 4907 Products Co. Ltd. 1309 A
Safety Storage Inc. 5157
Radians 3037 Shanghai Sino-Safe Co. Ltd. 5202
Safety Systems & Controls Inc. 3012
Railhead Corp. 423 Shanghai Yuanqin Purification
Safety Zone 5207 Technology Co. Ltd. 2151B
Ramtech Electronics Ltd. 2421 Safety+Health Magazine 4335 Shantou Mingda Textile Co. Ltd. 2351B
Rasco FR Inc. 1329 SAFETYCAL Inc. 5234 SHE Software 4354
Rashid Industries 6141 SafetyCulture 5045 Sheffield Cutting Equipment Inc. 3760
Raymax International Inc. 6226 SafetyPlusWeb 2121 Shengzhou Chengfeng Plastics Co. Ltd. 2251C
Ready America Inc. 6135 Safety-Reports.com 1247 ShenZhen Voxtech Co. Ltd. 531
ReadyMax Inc. 4815 SafetySign.com 5250 Shermco Industries Inc. 5943
Red Wing Shoes 5027 SafeVision LLC 849 SHOEBOX Inc. 5820
Red-on-line 1029 Safeware Inc. 5813 Shoes For Crews 1923
Reed Instruments 851 SafeWaze 5911 SHOWA 3336
RefrigiWear Inc. 5741 Saf-Tech Inc. 1131 Simple But Needed 3757
Remote Medical International 5260 Sam Medical Products 6139 SINKSNMORE, division of PolyJohn
Representaciones Internacionales J Y Samson International PLC 337 Enterprises Corp. 1753
R S.A. de C.V. 3955
Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. 2359 SiteHawk/Industrial Data Systems 1412
Revco Black Stallion Industries Inc. 2837
SAS Safety Corp. 4926 Skechers 2217
Reyan Impex/Bizarre International 721
SC Johnson Professional 4420 Skedco Inc. 5503
Rigid Lifelines 1909
Scan-Link Technologies 5162 Skellerup Footwear USA 945
Ringers Gloves 4406
Scantron 3345 Skillsoft Compliance 6006
Rip’s Shoe Re-Nu Ltd. 3052
Scanza Enterprises 5604 Skold USA Inc. 4402
Risk and Safety Solutions 801
Scatterling 3213 SkuVault Inc. 616
RKI Instruments Inc. 3117
SciMatCo 3114 Slice Inc. 2320
RKM International 740
SDSpro 3124 Slide Sledge (Petersen Brands) 2660
Rockford Systems LLC 4551
SEAM Group 2117 SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring 1644
ROKStraps Global Corp. 5050
Seattle Glove Inc. 5007 SlowStop Guarding Systems LLC 6035
Ronco 4955
Seirus Innovation 4454 Smart Glove Corp. Sdn. Bhd. 3112
Rose Gloves 909
Sellstrom, a SureWerx Brand 4035 Smile in Rain (Fuzhou) Waterproof
Royal Case Co. 741 Garment Co. Ltd. 731B
Sempermed USA Inc. 2315
RPB Safety 1637 Solehre Brothers Industries 431

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Solice Safety 1152 Tarway Exports Pvt. Ltd. 651 United Academy, powered by United
Rentals 1718
Sonetics Corp. 1914 Task Gloves Corp. 3653
Universal Site Monitoring 2520
SPC Industrial, division of Structural TAWI USA Inc. 1749
Plastics Corp. 2722 University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tech Safety Lines Inc. 4455 Advanced Safety Engineering and
Speakman Co. 4922 Management 742
Techniche LLC 1801
Spilfyter by NPS Corp. 2645 University of California San Diego OSHA
Tecmen Electronics Co. Ltd. 2653
SpillTech 1203 Training Institute Education Center 5645
Teijin Aramid USA Inc. 1505
SpitzLift Manufacturing 2513 University of Texas at Arlington OSHA
Telesteps/Regal Ideas 1053 Education Center 2721
SportEAR/AXIL 4653
Tempshield Cryo-Protection 1323 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Sqwincher Corp. 2431 College of Business and Economics 4951
TenCate Protective Fabrics 4621
SR Max Slip Resistant Shoe Co. 1755 US Mobile Health Exams Inc. 6331
Thermion 1814
Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) Public US Weight Inc. 4155
Co. Ltd. 2358 Thompson Innovation 6129
USANG Industrial Co. Ltd. 519
SSM Industries Inc. 6038 Thorogood Shoes 1748
Utility Pro c/o Market Share Brands 2114
STAC Enterprises LLC 749 Tianjin Tianxing Kesheng Leather
Products Co. Ltd. 1215A Vallen 4107
Stanco Manufacturing Inc. 1629
TickKey International Inc. 5104 Valuedshow Management
Stanfield’s Ltd. 2923 LLC 627B, 627E & 826B
Tie Down Engineering 1423
Starla Group 5803 VelocityEHS 2222
Tiger Grip 1803
STC Global Ltd. 432 Venus Safety and Health Pvt. Ltd. 3846
Timberland PRO 1405
Stedfast Inc. 3856 Veriforce LLC 1127
Time Out Lounge 1037
Steel Grip Inc. 4829 Vest Safety Medical Services 1448
Tingley Rubber Corp. 3427
Stericycle 5809 Vigil Antislip 2854
Titon Ideas 2625
Streamlight Inc. 1408 Vigour Corp. 1508
Tommyco Kneepads Inc. 5607
Strong Hold Products 1353 Visual Workplace Inc. 2617
Tonshung Technology Co. Ltd. 1054
Strong Yun Industrial Co. Ltd. 4850 Vital I.D Inc. 3325
Toray Industries Inc. 5617
Stryker 1541 Vivid Learning Systems 5635
Torpedo Shoes Pvt. Ltd. 650
Sundstrom Safety Inc. 2425 VM Footwear s.r.o. 1459
Touch Green Co. Ltd. 955
Sungjin Nice Glove Co. Ltd. 1752 Vote Posters 4827
Tough Duck 5251
Sunny Special Dyeing & Finishing Co. Ltd. 5562 W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. 1836
TOWA Corp. 4915
Super-Fit Inc. 1908 Waldorf University 844
Toyobo USA Inc. 5151
Superior Glove Works 3807 Warson Brands 841
Traffix Devices Inc. 6128
Suqian Green Glove Co. Ltd. 927B Warwick Mills/TurtleSkin 5603
TreeTex 1008
Sure Foot Corp. 5804 Waubridge Specialty Fabrics 1815
Trend Manufacturing Co. 1818
SureFire 5714 Wayne Enterprises 2131
Tristan Sports Fashion Group 1859
Survive-A-Storm Shelters 1259 Wearwell LLC 4855
TSE Safety 1609
Suzhou Fangtian Industries Co. Ltd. 2045C Welkinland Outdoor Product Co. Ltd. 5651-E
TSI Inc. 2649
Suzhou Frontier Workwear Co. Ltd. 827B Wenzhou Boshi Safety Products Co. Ltd. 6019
Tuff Built Products Inc. 5507
Suzhou Hi-Tex Safety Co. Ltd. 5551-F Wenzhou Dongyi Optical Co. Ltd. 6021
Tung Jinn Abrasive Co. Ltd. 1554
Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Wenzhou Only Electronic Co. Ltd. 5851-G
Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2449B Tung Yi Steel Wire Co. Ltd. 2244
Wenzhou Xidin Electronics
Suzhou Shield Clothing Co. Ltd. 5751-A Tyndale Co. 5935 Technology Co. Ltd. 1309B
Suzhou Shunrong Garments Co. Ltd. 1214AB U.S. Bank 1709 Werner Co. 5827
SW Safety Solutions Inc. 3853 UL EHS Sustainability 3515 Wesco Safety 6142
T K Group Inc. 3025 Ultrasafety LLC 3321 West Chester Protective Gear 3615
Tactical Medical Solutions 6012 UltraTech International Inc. 2444 West Coast Corp./KEY-BAK 1648
Taizhou Yuyuan Safety Protection Underwater Kinetics 1823 Western Technology 2953
Products Co. Ltd. 6108 UniFirst Corp. 5742 Westex by Milliken 5735
Tarasafe International Pvt. Ltd. 2515 Uniguard Machine Guards 2760 Whistles For Life 329

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WidePlus International Co. Ltd. 1453 Wuyi Rosun Garment Mfg. Co. Ltd. 4751 Yoke Industrial 4847
Wiley X Inc. 3021 Xiamen PRI Industrial Co. Ltd. 637 Yuyao Laisifu Houseware Co. Ltd. 627C
Woolpower/Grand Forest 6143 Xiamen Safever Protective Products Zenith Exports Ltd. 2853
Co. Ltd. 2449A
WorkCare Inc. 4401 Zenth Enterprises 5916
Xiamen Topop Outdoor Co. Ltd. 5651-H
Work-Fit 5762 Zhejiang Baixiang Technology Co. Ltd. 1005GH
Xianning Huaxin Garment Co. Ltd. 2053A
Working Athlete 4054 Zhejiang Chengda Industrial Group
Xiantao Yunhua Protective Products Co. Ltd. 2449C
Working Concepts 2921 Co. Ltd. 6011
Zhejiang Mingling Safety Products
Workplace Material Handling & XianTao Zhonyi Safety & Protection Co. Ltd. 5651-B
Safety Magazine 2648 Products Co. Ltd. 2045E
Zhejiang Native Produce & Animal
WorkProtec 1901 Xinxiang Patron Saint Special Fabric By-Products I/E Group Co. Ltd. 1114A
WorkSaver Employee Testing Systems 3049 Co. Ltd. 5745
Zhejiang Nicety Technology Co. Ltd. 5053
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. 951 Xinxiang Worldbest Patron Saint Co.
Ltd. 1205GH Zhejiang Yeshili Reflective Material
Wuhan Bestar Industry Co. Ltd. 4947 Co. Ltd. 831
Xinxiang Xinke Protective
Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co. Ltd. 2251A Technology Co. 4942 Zhejiang Yoyo Reflective Products
Co. Ltd. 2351A
Wuhan Henti Textile Co. Ltd. 5651-G Xinxiang Xinxing Special Fabric Co. Ltd. 1945
Zhonghong Pulin Medical Products
Wuhan Morntrip Trading Co. Ltd. 915B Xinxiang Zhongke Reflective Material Co. Ltd. 3558
Co. Ltd. 2548A
Wuxi Huanawell Metal Manufacturing ZING Enterprises 2416
Co. Ltd. 2548C XTIRPA 4716
ZIPPKOOL Inc. 3158
Wuxi Tiany Zipper Manufacturer Co. Ltd. 2017 Yaktrax – Ice Trekkers 3045
ZOLL Medical Corp. 4704
Wuxi Zhongji Industrial Co. Ltd. 1020B Yardbird Outside LLC 560
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KNOWN FOR SUN AND FUN, San Diego offers plenty of ways to unwind or live it up before, during and after the National Safety
Council 2019 Congress & Expo. Everything from relaxing entertainment to worldly adventures, San Diego has it all. Here is a
sampling of what you can find.
Attractions
Just a short stroll from the San Diego Con-
vention Center, the GASLAMP QUARTER
is packed with dining, entertainment and
shopping. Nestled in a beautiful historic dis-
trict, the quarter has nightclubs, art galler-
ies, spas and more.
Along 5th Avenue, from L Street to Broadway
(619) 233-5227
gaslamp.org
The 120-acre LITTLE ITALY neighborhood

is chock full of more than 70 patio cafés,
restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops and
Gaslamp Quarter
hotels. While there, check out the beautiful
Amici Park.
Northwest end of downtown Boating If a great steak is what you’re after, head
(619) 233-3898 San Diego is the perfect place to head out to COWBOY STAR RESTAURANT & BUTCHER
littleitalysd.com SHOP, a downtown favorite with its own
onto the open water. Locations throughout
the city offer watercraft rentals and char- butcher shop and a stellar cocktail menu.
SEAPORT VILLAGE features an abundance of From pan-roasted halibut to dry-aged rib-
tered sailboat trips.
activities at the harbor. In between shopping eyes, this swanky gem has something for
at the more than 50 stores and dining at the HARBOR SAILBOATS
everyone.
2040 Harbor Island Drive, Suite 104
13 casual eateries or four fine-dining restau-
(619) 291-9568 640 10th Ave.
rants, take in the entertainment of dancers, harborsailboats.com (619) 450-5880
bands and magicians along the waterfront. cowboystarsd.com
849 W. Harbor Drive SAIL SAN DIEGO
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seaportvillage.com (619) 297-7426 American-Chic” version of the original
sailsandiego.com Firehouse Café, a local legend situated
where the current restaurant now resides.
Dining This ocean-view eatery offers a menu full of
Is being around all that crisp sea air making American classics.
you crave sushi? Check out SUSHI OTA, an 722 Grand Ave.
award-winning restaurant featuring pre- (858) 274-3100
mium sushi and omakase tastings. firehousepb.com
4529 Mission Bay Drive

(858) 270-5670
sushiota.com
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Visit SNOOZE EATERY, which bills itself as Golf

“breakfast, but different.” From shrimp and In addition to golf courses at BALBOA AND
grits and breakfast pot pie (flaky puff pastry MISSION BAY parks, San Diego offers plenty
covered in homemade rosemary sausage of places to work on your swing.
gravy) to pineapple upside down pancakes,
RANCHO BERNARDO INN GOLF RESORT
you can’t go wrong. AND SPA
3940 Fifth Ave. 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
(619) 500-3344 (866) 901-5547
snoozeeatery.com/ca-menu ranchobernardoinn.com/golf/overview
Family Fun RIVERWALK GOLF CLUB

1150 Fashion Valley Road
Just north of downtown San Diego sits the (619) 296-GOLF
world-famous SAN DIEGO ZOO, spread over riverwalkgc.com
100 acres and home to more than 4,000
rare and endangered animals. The zoo has Sports
more than 800 different species, including Who doesn’t love baseball? Head downtown
elephants, pandas, polar bears and more. to Petco Park to grab a hot dog and watch the
2920 Zoo Drive San Diego Padres play the Colorado Rockies
(619) 231-1515 or the Chicago Cubs.
sandiegozoo.org
100 Park Blvd.
(619) 795-5555
Parks mlb.com/padres/schedule
BALBOA PARK, the nation’s largest urban
cultural park, features museums, perform-
ing arts centers, gardens and carousels that
provide hours of entertainment.
1549 El Prado
Cowboy Star Restaurant
(619) 239-0512
balboapark.org
With more than 4,000 acres, MISSION BAY

PARK is the largest man-made aquatic park
in the country. The park offers 19 miles of
shoreline beach, 14 miles of bike paths and
lots of water for boating, skiing and wake-
boarding. Mission Bay is the perfect place
to relax, get some exercise and have some
fun.
2688 E. Mission Bay Drive
(619) 276-8200
sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/
regional/missionbay
Filled with rugged hills, valleys and open

areas, a hike through MISSION TRAILS
REGIONAL PARK is like taking a stroll
through San Diego 500 years ago. Escape Fun in the sun
the hustle and bustle by walking on more San Diego is renowned for
than 40 miles of trails or boating on nearby its sunny climate and great
Lake Murray. weather. In September, the average high is
77 degrees and average low is 65 degrees.
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
(619) 668-3281
The month of September gets only about
mtrp.org 0.2 inches of rain, so don’t worry about
packing an umbrella!
For more information on what to see and do in

the San Diego area, go to sandiego.org. San Diego Zoo

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New Product Showcase Awards
THE NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE IS BACK! If you’ll be attending the National
Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo this September in San Diego, head
to the Expo Floor to check out this year’s entries and vote for your favorite.
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Note: Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested
manufacturer’s products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims.
3M Accuform Manufacturing
3M™ DBI-SALA Smart Lock Connected SRL Blind Flange Lockouts
The Smart Lock Connected SRL is the industry’s This adjustable-bracket fit device
first digitally connected self-retracting lifeline covers and conceals flange bolts
(SRL). Users can better understand when and and nuts on both ends, and pre-
how their SRLs have been used by logging vents the opportunity for removal
activities like extensions, retractions, pawl locks, until maintenance work on the
lifetime usage, geolocation, facets of pre-use pipeline is done. Available in three different sizes to meet
inspection and brake events. The data can be pipe flange width ranges. Durable, high-impact plastic with-
easily accessed through mobile or web apps to stands harsh environments. Booth #5307
help streamline SRL management. Booth #4121
Accuform Manufacturing
3M Heat Stress Temperature Signs
3M™ DBI-SALA Comfort Grip Connected Attention-getting sign graphics
Hook alert employees of dangerous
The Comfort Grip Connected Hook is an temperatures in the workplace.
energy-absorbing fall arrest system designed The digital display shows the
to promote change in worker behavior by temperature in green and red.
providing real-time tie-off status notifica- As the temperature rises, it changes to red when it reaches the
tions. It can also send alerts when internal user-specified setting. Operates on 110/120 VAC with 8-foot
sensors detect a fall. The product can help workers drive power cord and AC adapter. The sign features a low profile,
safety improvements at heights and enable safety managers 1-inch-deep frameless visual edge design. Booth #5307
to evaluate data on jobsite tie-off compliance. Booth #4121
Accuform Manufacturing
ABUS Confined Space Flanged Barrier Kits
ABUS 76 Series Attach and secure cross out with an
The 76 Series is the only safety pad- OSHA warning message over a con-
lock in the world with an 8-pin cyl- fined space open hatch. The adjust-
inder that offers more than 150,000 able cross arms are designed to
true key differs. The robust lock body fit a variety of hatch openings, and
is solid aluminum encased by a plas- feature 4-arm radial fit U-shaped flange ends to hook onto
tic cover, and the enhanced key pro- the outer edge of the opening. Adjust the flange to fit, then
vides breaking and torsion resistance. Available in 5 shackle secure the lockout tag with a padlock through the center post
options: plastic-covered steel, steel, stainless steel, plastic alignment holes. Barrier is heavyweight aluminum construc-
and sheathed cable. Booth #2937 tion, and includes padlock and lockout tags (5). Booth #5307

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Alchemy Systems Ansell

Alchemy Training Solutions MICROFLEX® 93-862 MidKnight™
Introducing Alchemy’s Train- XTRA
ing Solutions for the manu- MICROFLEX® 93-862 MidKnight™ XTRA
facturing industry! We help Extended Cuff Nitrile Gloves offer com-
you drive safety, quality and fortable protection and consistent grip.
productivity with an engaged workforce. Access hundreds These gloves provide more than 240
of multilingual and customizable courses supported with an minutes of resistance against fentanyl
on-the-job coach app and huddle guides for your supervi- and gastric acid. The gloves provide chemical splash protec-
sors. Best of all, we help you stay audit-ready with automated tion and are fully textured, and their black color make it easy
documentation and reporting! Booth #5434 to see hazardous powders/substances. Booth #4406
Ansell Ansell
068 R-Flex Impact Nitrile MICROFLEX® 93-283/93-287
The 068 R-Flex Nitrile provides the MICROFLEX® 93-283/287 are strong,
highest cut rating (CE-F and ANSI disposable gloves that let workers
6) on a knit glove with impact pro- comfortably and confidently grip
tection and full-dip coverage. The oily, fatty or wet foods and objects.
unique design combines a seamless The Mega Texture grip surface pro-
knit cut shell with full-dip nitrile to vides extra confidence when han-
help resist fluids. The palm is then finished with a sandy foam dling slippery objects. A more generous fit works well with
nitrile for outstanding grip in both wet and dry conditions. thermal under gloves while the robust design resists tearing
Booth #4406 for product protection. Booth #4406
Ansell Ansell
AlphaTec ® 53-001 BioClean™ S-BCRL Sterile Cut
AlphaTec ® 53-001 is a “2-in-1” nitrile Resistant Liner
and neoprene multilayer glove that BioClean Cut Resistant Glove Lin-
provides broader chemical pro- ers feature Dyneema® Diamond
tection, helps reduce the number yarn and provide ANSI A2 Cut Level
of SKUs used in a workplace and resistance in a cleanroom environment. They’re sterile and
ensures peace of mind for safety managers and workers in ISO Class 4-compatible. Designed to be worn between two
hazardous chemical applications. Booth #4406 cleanroom gloves when handling sharp objects or cleaning
apparatus. Booth #4406
Ansell
AlphaTec ® 37-300/310/320 Ansell
AlphaTec ® 37-300/310/320 are dura- HyFlex® 11-928
ble yet ergonomic 8 mil nitrile gloves. HyFlex 11-928 provides multi-risk pro-
Designed for both food and janito- tection with high cut protection (ANSI
rial applications, the 37-300/310/320 A4), and double-dipped nitrile coating
is the perfect glove for extended protects against oil and industrial fluid.
wear times due to its hand-specific Manufactured with INTERCEPT Tech-
form factor, and is an ideal alternative to natural rubber latex nology for excellent cut protection,
gloves. Booth #4406 along with double layer RIPEL™ nitrile coating, keeps hands
dry and comfortable when handling oily parts and tools.
Ansell Booth #4406
AlphaTec ® Breathable 2112
SEE THIS PRODUCT Breathable multi-hazard chemical splash Ansell
AT THE NSC 2019 and FR protection. Arc Flash rated to HyFlex® 11-590
CONGRESS & EXPO 9 cals/cm2 (HRC 2). Hi-viz orange with The Medium Weight HyFlex 11-590 provides
reflective tape for enhanced safety. both high cut protection (ANSI A9) and
Highly durable – use, wash and re-use. defense against intermittent contact with
Booth #4406 warm to hot parts, allowing workers to tran-
sition between a wide range of applications
without the need to change their gloves. The
glove is ideal for the machinery/equipment and automotive
industries. Booth #4406

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Ansell Bollé Safety
HyFlex® 11-591 Bollé Safety Silex Safety Glasses
The Medium Weight HyFlex 11-590 provides Silex provides close-up protection
both high cut protection (ANSI A9), and thanks to its ultra-wrap-around
defense against intermittent contact with design, without forgetting com-
warm to hot parts, allowing workers to tran- fort. Silex gives you effective protection thanks to its opti-
sition between a wide range of applications mum vision. Available in clear and smoke. Ultra-wraparound
without the need to change their gloves. fit/panoramic field of vision/fashionable straight temples/
Longer use life via FORTIX durability coating supports non-slip bridge. Booth #3229
improved cost of ownership. Booth #4406
Brady Corporation
Armor Guys Brady SafeKey Lockout Padlocks
Kyorene Pro® Product innovations are only as good as
Building on the success of the first the benefits they provide. See the differ-
generation of Kyorene® graphene ence you get with patent-pending SafeKey
gloves and sleeves that has won Lockout Padlocks. Added safety with
acclaim the world over, Armor Guys non-conductive ball bearings and driver.
is proud to introduce Kyorene Pro®. Enhanced security with two side-locking
Kyorene Pro retains what made bards. Single-piece body design provides
Kyorene successful: bacterio-static, extra durability. Booth #5527
thermal regulation and odor neutralizing. Free of stainless
steel and fiber glass, Kyorene Pro is the only range of gloves Brady Corporation
and sleeves to offer an array of features in one product that Brady Inspection Timer
benefits the wearer like nothing before. Booth #2527 Shed some light on your inspections and get
your inspection status at a glance. Up the
A-Safe Inc. impact with bright color LED lights. Review
Step Bumper and reset. IP65-rated so it can survive your
The new A-Safe Step Bumper has harsh industrial environments. Mount in a
been developed to breach the variety of ways so you can keep your inspec-
gap of existing products in the tions top of mind in every environment. Booth #5527
market that could be defined as a
‘trip hazard’ when located in the middle of a floor or walk Bullard
area. Because the step bumper has a horizontal top surface CEN10
of 7”+, it’s considered a ‘step.’ Ideal locations for its instal- Available late 2019, the Bullard CEN10 is
lation are forklift charging and parking areas. Booth #3843 expertly designed for workers at height
who require a 3-point chin strap. This
Aware360 sleek, modern, low-riding helmet comes
Aware4Duty in both vented and non-vented options,
43% of Americans admit they’re too as well as 7 colors to meet any worker’s
tired to function at work. Control needs. Proudly display your company’s
this hazard and evaluate workers logo by pad printing in up to 4 locations. Booth #5235
for impairment and fatigue in less
than 90 seconds. Aware4Duty is an Bullard
app-based solution that measures individual impairment and HMX
alertness. Easy to administer from any smartphone or mobile Bullard’s HMX offers maximum head,
device and validated by NIOSH, Aware4Duty is a scientifi- face and respiratory protection all in one.
cally proven and non-invasive way to measure your workers’ The rugged durability of this multipur-
fitness for duty. Booth #1852 pose respirator can withstand high heat
temperatures up to 500° F. Users can
BBS Safety, Inc. choose between powered air-purifying
Eye and Hearing Protection Device respirators or supplied air. No fit testing
The Eye and Hearing Protection is required because the HMX is one size fits all. Booth #5235
Device prevents pressure points when
people wear safety glasses and ear-
muffs at the same time. Booth #3020

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Bullard Draeger, Inc.

HMXi PAC 8500
Bullard’s HMXi Hard Shell Multipurpose The Draeger Inc. Pac® 8500 Single-Gas Detec-
Respirator offers head, face and respira- tion device is a reliable and precise instrument.
tory protection. The airflow in the HMXi The device can be equipped with a hydrogen-
is designed to rush over and around the compensated CO sensor or a Draeger Inc.
top of the head to deliver maximum cool- dual sensor. This gives you the option of mea-
ing to the face while also providing supe- suring two gases at once: either H2S with CO
rior respiratory protection. Full-bib capes or O2 with CO. Booth #2524
attach within seconds to the HMXi Helmet, offering coaters
and painters to materials to choose from. Booth #5235 Draeger, Inc.
Explore 8000
Bulwark Protection Challenging workplace conditions demand
iQ Series® Mobility Coverall reliable solutions. The Draeger Inc.
The iQ Series® Mobility Coverall was built X-plore® 8000 offers a new level of intui-
for comfort. The 5.5 oz. Evolv® fabric with tive handling combined with intelligent
CAT2 protection feels light and smooth. electronics that provide the high degree
The mobility design gives plenty of room of safety your people need to focus on the
for improvement. This premium coverall task at hand. Booth #2524
features a patent-pending sleeve pleat,
giving the arm full range of motion. Spe- Draeger, Inc.
cial design features in the lower torso give PARAT 4920
the wearer room to squat. The full design The Draeger Inc. PARAT® 4920 NIOSH-
comes together to help workers move, bend and work in com- approved Escape Hood was developed
fort. Booth #5323 in cooperation with users. Optimized
operation and wearing comfort, a robust
Carhartt housing and a tested filter to over 9 gases
Men’s & Women’s Flame Resistant ensures protection from toxic gases,
Force Original-Fit Lightweight Long- vapors and particles for at least 15 minutes while escaping.
Sleeve Button-Front Shirt Booth #2524
At 4.7 ounces, Carhartt’s lightest-weight
FR shirt features optimum FR blend with Draeger, Inc.
a unique honeycomb weave engineered X-pid® 8500
for added breathability and stretch. The Draeger Inc. X-PID® 8500 is
Lightweight and toughness combined; a selective PID gas measurement
this shirt is equally as tough as the original FR FORCE®, offer- device is ideal for users who fre-
ing easy care with wrinkle resistance for an all-day sharp quently test for hazardous toxic
look. Meets NFPA, 70E, ASTM F1506 and is UL®-Classified to substances. Benzene, butadiene and other volatile organic
NFPA 2112/CAT 2. Booth #2237 compounds (VOCs) are carcinogenic, even in the smallest
concentrations. Selective measurement is necessary because
Draeger, Inc. other gases and vapors are often also present. Booth #2524
X-am 8000
The 1 to 7 Gas Detector detects toxic and Dunlop Protective Footwear
flammable gases as well as vapors and oxygen Dunlop Snugboot WorkPro
all at once – either in pump or diffusion mode. Comfort anywhere. Comfort like you
The X-am 8000 offers a 3+ year detector war- never experienced before. Over 100
ranty – one of the longest in the industry – and years of innovation coming together in
the ability to choose from over 150 gas types the Dunlop Snugboot. Experience the
using Draeger Inc.’s advanced sensor technol- extraordinary. Booth #5019
ogy. Proprietary 180-degree gas intake design avoids inlet
obstruction and ensures more accurate readings, especially
in CSE conditions. Booth #2524 EgaMaster
Total Safety Slogging Wrench
Voting begins Aug. 12. Total Safety Slogging Wrench: Black
Go to sh-m.ag/2JxJ1BZ to vote oxide, copper beryllium, aluminum
for your favorite product. bronze, 1½ inch. Booth #2516

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Elk River sparks and splashes. With its low-profile, modular design, and
T-Line Safety System leveraging the company’s industry leading Dual Mirro® alumi-
Elk River’s T-Line Safety System is the world’s nized fabric, you’re assured of superior performance, durability
first horizontal and vertical lifeline system in and a great value. Booth #1431
one. The installation is quick and easy with
spans up to 40’ (or 80’) with no tensioning Geroline Inc.
or adjusting require. The T-Line is suitable K1 Mid-Sole Intrinsic
for permanent or temporary locations and Geroline’s K1 Series Mid-Sole Ice Cleats
is very easy to reinstall or move. The sys- are quickly becoming the ice traction aids
tem allows two lifelines on separate self- of choice. Our K1MID-INT is international-
retracting and self-locking spools. The reels move in opposite certified INTRINSIC (spark-proof). Geroline
directions as the user moves horizontally or vertically. One line exclusively offers certified-intrinsic ice
pays out while the other retracts. Booth #3523 cleats in North America. All K1 Mid-Soles,
with their ability to rotate to the top of the boot, allow employ-
Ergo Advantage Inc. ees to be productive and do their job. Booth #5160
Ergo Advantage Antimicrobial Mat
Ergo Advantage introduces a revolu- GlenGuard
tionary new antimicrobial mat specially Carhartt FeatherWeight FR Work
formulated using Ultra-Fresh® additives Shirt
to protect against mold, bacteria and The 5.3 oz. Carhartt ® FeatherWeight
airborne contaminants. They are ideally FR Work Shirt, offered exclusively from
suited for lab environments as well as Cintas, features GlenGuard® fabric to
commercial kitchens, hospitals, and the food and beverage provide wearers with added comfort
industry. They help keep products fresh, clean and odor-free and durability. Designed to be light-
while maintaining all the existing ergonomic features of our weight, fade-resistant and moisture-
regular mats. Booth #4254 wicking to keep wearers cool and comfortable. Classified as
ARC 2- and UL 2112-certified, you can feel confident wearing
eSafety the Carhartt brand you trust, with added comfort from Glen-
eSafety Contractor Guard fabric. Also available in gray. Booth #3131
eSafety Contractor is a cloud-
based system designed to sim- GlenGuard
plify contractor management. Carhartt FeatherWeight FR Carpenter
Create, request and track documents; upload site-specific Pant
training; and see where each contractor is in the qualification The 6.4 oz. Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR
process. eSafety Contractor allows multiple administrators to Carpenter Pant, offered exclusively from
ensure transparency as the host organization with your con- Cintas, features GlenGuard® fabric to provide
tractors. Customize the system to fit your company’s unique wearers with added comfort and durability.
requirements. This is contractor management made easy. Designed to be lightweight, fade-resistant
Booth #5910 and moisture-wicking to keep wearers cool
and comfortable. Classified as ARC 2- and
FallTech UL 2112-certified, you can feel confident
Rescue & Descent Kit 150 inch wearing the Carhartt brand you trust, with
Uni-Drive system with storage bag added comfort from GlenGuard fabric. Booth #3131
The Rescue and Descent unit is
designed for anchoring overhead and GlenGuard
for personal sternal attachment in self Carhartt Featherweight FR Coverall
and assisted rescue operations, and is The 5.3 oz. Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR Cov-
uniquely capable for vertical work lifting erall, offered exclusively from Cintas, fea-
applications of materials. Booth #4923 tures GlenGuard® fabric to provide added
comfort and durability. Designed to be light-
Gentex Corporation – PureFlo weight, fade-resistant and moisture-wicking
PureFlo Radiant Heat Kit to keep wearers cool and comfortable. Clas-
This modular kit easily and seamlessly sified as ARC 2- and UL 2112-certified, you
integrates with any PureFlo ESM and can feel confident wearing the Carhartt
EMS+ PAPR System to provide workers brand you trust, with the added comfort
all-in-one respiratory, head, neck and from GlenGuard fabric. Booth #3131
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GlenGuard Hilco
Ariat FR M4 Relaxed DuraLight Ripstop US 120
Pant OnGuard US120FS is 100% made in
For reliable protection and durability at an the USA! 100% molded and assem-
ultra-light weight, Ariat FR introduces the bled in Massachusetts from materi-
DuraLight Ripstop Pant. Made of Glen- als sourced from Texas and Ohio. Passes the ANSI Z87.1 and
Guard® fabric, the DuraLight Ripstop Pant CSA Z94.3 standards for eye protection, including high-mass
offers inherent moisture-wicking capa- impact. Featuring a comfort fit full-seal insert for environ-
bilities and multifunction pockets. Booth ments requiring additional protection from dust and debris
#3131 that is also replaceable, as well as an optional comfort fit
bridge. Booth #2820
GlenGuard
Ariat FR Featherlight Work Shirt Huihong (Nantong) Safety
The Ariat FR Featherlight Work Shirt Products Co., Ltd.
offers the ultimate in lightweight pro- ChemCut
tection. Made of GlenGuard® fabric, the The Chemcut has an abrasion cycle
Ariat FR Featherlight Work Shirt is made greater than 18,000 for long-lasting wear.
of 100% inherent FR fibers with Mois- It is built to be comfortable and soft, and
ture Movement Technology™ to keep has a superior grip and is liquid-proof with
you cool and dry. Other available colors an ultra-lightweight liner. Technical formulated to deliver a
include navy and gray. Booth #3131 cut-resistant coating. This is a new generation for chemical-
and cut-resistant gloves. Booth #4555
GSS Safety LLC
Night Glow Sherpa Lined Heavy Huihong (Nantong) Safety
Weight Sierra Jacket Products Co., Ltd.
This heavyweight jacket is made by DuraGrip
cotton blended with polyester. It The DuraGrip provides superior gripping
features a water-repellent and wind- action in wet and oily conditions. The
resistant outer shell, and a Sherpa- double-coated surface keeps the hands
lined body with quilted lined-in sleeves. Anybody who works clean, and is oil- and waterproof in the
in cold weather outside will appreciate this new style safety palm. Compared with other coated gloves, the DuraGrip is
jacket. Booth #3753 the best and 20% better than sandy nitrile. It is long lasting,
cycle greater than or equal to 16,000. It provides maximum
The Hand Safety Tool Company, LLC comfort with minimum hand fatigue. Booth #4555
ShoveIt™ Hand Safety Tool
The ShoveIt™ Hand Safety Tool helps prevent Huihong (Nantong) Safety
hand injuries while working with suspended
loads. It enables users to guide loads and move
Products Co., Ltd.
T-Flex
and position pipes and tubulars, as well as grab
The T-Flex is long lasting thanks to the
slings and taglines without physically placing
T-Flex double-coating technology. It is
hands on the suspended item. Workers remain
breathable and oil resistant, comfortable
a safe distance away, avoiding hazardous crush
and flexible, and provides excellent grip
and pinch points while maintaining control of
in dry conditions. It is environmentally friendly without any
the load being positioned. Booth #3320
DMF, and competitively priced. Booth #4555
Hilco
US 110
Impacto Protective Products
New Impacto Stride
OnGuard US110 is 100% made in the
This Full Foot Ice Traction Aid pro-
USA! 100% molded and assembled
vides full coverage for maximum trac-
in Massachusetts from materials
tion support while on ice or snow. 48
sourced from Texas and Ohio. Passes the ANSI Z87.1 and
steel cleats provide superior bite and
CSA Z94.3 standards for eye protection, including high-mass
traction in all conditions. The Thermo
impact. Featuring a comfort fit bridge that is also replace-
Plastic Elastomer design ensures a tension fit over all types of
able, as well as an optional full-seal insert for environments
boots but will remain flexible to 45 degrees. The open shank
that require additional protection from dust and debris.
area provides total flexibility. Booth #2824
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Impacto Protective Products fits securely with unique 3D height adjustment and a wheel
New Impacto VMEM Insoles ratchet. There is an optional four-point chinstrap for ultimate
SEE THIS PRODUCT
Our classic Anti-Fatigue Memory Foam retention. Booth #4861
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insoles now come packaged for use in
CONGRESS & EXPO
safety vending machines. Easy to fit into KEEN Utility
a variety of vending machine styles. Philadelphia 6” WP
Our MEM Insoles Alleviate fatigue and The Philadelphia is a perfect blend of
pain in the joints, feet, knees, legs and back. Memory foam hard work and undeniable comfort. The
compresses to offer safe clearance and conform to the natu- ¾ welt construction and heel stabilizer
ral curves of the foot to provide a customized fit. Soft fabric system offer torsion stability, while the
cover wicks away moisture. Booth #2824 Luftcell aerated PU midsole supports
feet all day. Booth #5621
Impacto Protective Products
New Impacto Slick Grip Kermel Inc.
SEE THIS PRODUCT
This Full-Foot Traction Aid provides Kermel Alpha Arc C2 Concept
AT THE NSC 2019
superior grip in a variety of indoor work The Kermel Alpha Arc C2 solution is an inno-
CONGRESS & EXPO
environments. Perfect for environ- vative 3D concept developed to meet some
ments where water, grease, oil or soap key requirements: Protection against elec-
present a possible hazard. The Thermo tric Arc CAT III; Comfort: weight less than
Plast Elastomer design ensures a tension fit over all types of 11.8 osy; durability: high mechanical perfor-
boots but remains flexible and easy to put on. Booth #2824 mance; cost-effective: single layer solution,
inherently flame-resistant. Booth #5707
Ironclad Performance Wear
A4 Foam Nitrile Touch Glove (KKC4FN) Key-Back Pro
The KKC4FN, from our newest Command ToolMate™Link SmartPhone Jacket
Series, is an A4 cut-resistant, 15-gauge HPPE The ToolMate™Link SmartPhone Jacket
Nylon knit glove, with no glass or steel, and and Jacket XL (patent pending) have
a foam nitrile reinforced saddle that shows been designed to fit almost any cell-
cut protection level. The infused conductive phone and its case while allowing full
palm coating will never wear out, and allows function of touchscreens, forward/rear facing cameras, and
users to operate any touchscreen device without ever remov- clear audio and fingerprint readers. Don’t replace a dropped
ing their gloves. Booth #5415 and broken cellphone, work safer today and get the job done
with the ToolMate™Link SmartPhone Jacket. Booth #1648
J. J. Keller & Associates,
Inc. Maincal SA
J. J. Keller Safety Management
® Energy 520G
Suite This is a model of Voran’s innovative
The new J.J. Keller ® Safety Man- Sport Safe line. It is a safety sports
agement Suite EHS platform shoe with an ultralight, slim sole that
streamlines compliance at every has a core of Infinergy ® by BASF. This technology is the
level so you can focus your attention where it matters world’s first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU)
most. This innovative cloud solution is mobile-friendly, fully that has revolutionized running shoes. It makes the product
customizable and backed by over 65 years of unmatched comfortable to use while returning energy to the user with a
industry know-how, making it easy to develop, implement reduction of fatigue. Booth #4950
and maintain a compliant, industry-specific safety program.
Booth #5627 MSA
V-FIT™ Safety Harness
JSP Safety The V-FIT™ Safety Harness allows you to
EVO®VISTA™ focus on your job, not your harness. Featur-
EVO®VISTA™ is a next-generation ing a patent-pending RaceFLEX™ buckle,
feature-rich safety helmet based bulky chest straps are eliminated for a close
on proven Evolution® head protec- comfortable fit. The athletic cut of the V-FIT
tion technology. The EVO®VISTA™ harness contours to the body, improving
Helmet incorporates fully retractable optical eye protection upper torso movement on the job, while
that is easy to deploy, adjust and maintain with anti-mist soft shoulder padding helps eliminate pressure points and
and anti-scratch coatings. The helmet is lightweight and chafing for all-day comfort. Booth #4435

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MSA New Pig Corp.

ALTAIR® io360 Gas Detector Pig Water Absorbent Mat
ALTAIR® io360 Gas Detector: The future Watery messes in the workplace? Leave
of area monitoring. Connect worksites the paper towels in the kitchen and use
with the effortless setup of a smart-home a mat that’s made for the job. Pig Water
product and local or remote alarms and Mat is the strongest, fastest-absorbing
notifications. Industry-leading 60 days of continuous, 4-gas solution for soaking up water from storms
battery life. The MSA quality and ruggedness you expect, and weather-related seepage, roof leaks,
with an IP68 and drop-tested design and long-lasting, fast- left-on faucets, equipment breakdowns,
responding X-Cell® sensors. Booth #4435 pipe ruptures and more. Booth #1708
MSA Noke Inc.

V-Gard® H1 Hard Hat Smart LOTO
This new, modern brimless style offers Smart LOTO is an enterprise lockout
exceptional comfort for working at and isolation management system utiliz-
height. The Fas-Trac ® III Pivot suspen- ing state-of-the-art technology. Booth
sion allows users to comfortably look up #3014
in climbing applications while staying
securely in place. Donning and doffing has also been made
easier with our patent-pending integrated rail. Booth #4435 OLFA
SK-15 Concealed Blade Disposable
MyZone US LLC Safety Knife
The MZtxG2 Transmitter This new OLFA compact safety knife
The MZtxG2 Transmitter is the latest features an ultra-sharp stainless steel blade in a protected
addition to the award-winning MyZone blade channel. Its durable stainless steel blade requires 25%
Worker Alert System, an autono- less pulling force per cut, equaling longer blade life while
mous proximity warning system with reducing user fatigue. Never touch a blade – simply throw
360-degree surveillance. The MZtxG2 it away and replace with a new one when dull. The knife has
offers a configurable range adjustment from 10-30 feet, blunt plastic piercing tips that grab into materials and unique
built-in magnetic “flexi-feet,” internal battery option, and flow-through cutting channels to reduce friction for easy cut-
external battery booster for optimal performance. The new ting. It also features a wedge-shaped nose for puncturing
MZtxG2 transmitter is compatible with all existing MyZone and opening packing tape. Booth #1626
transmitters and receivers. Booth #1715
Pacific Lock Company
National Safety Apparel (PACLOCK)
TECGEN® FR Premium Vented Shirt – PACLOCK’s “PL410-PRO” – The New
SHRT5TGV Khaki Industry Leading LOTO Padlock
The TECGEN® FR Premium Vented Shirt With over 200,000 possible key com-
offers a unique blend of comfort and binations, PACLOCK’s “PL410-PRO”
professional appearance. The patented quintuples what customers expect today from a typical
super stretch vent technology enhances safety lockout padlock. It is also the only product where small
range of motion and greatly improves runs with custom keying or colors are available. Topping it all
breathability of the shirt. Booth #4635 off, the PL410-PRO is the first and only thermoplastic pad-
lock produced in the United States with some global compo-
National Safety Apparel nents. Booth #746
TECGEN® FR Taproom Jean – PNTD6JTR
TECGEN’s exclusive denim has 50% more PS Safety Access
stretch than typical FR stretch denims and EDGEHALT – Adjustable Safety
is the only inherently FR jean on the market Gate
with high stretch. These jeans feature 2 utility EDGEHALT – Adjustable Safety
pockets, a knife strap and larger leg opening Gate makes it easy to protect your
sized to fit over work boots. Functional and team from the dangers of an ele-
comfortable on and off the job with finish- vated guardrail opening. This one
ing details, a stylish wash and bold contrast gate is flexible enough to fit a large range of openings, 18’ -
stitching to keep you looking professional, as well. Booth 36’, reducing the need to measure every opening within your
#4635 facility. Plus, it’s guaranteed-for-life springs are designed and
tested to over 1 million cycles. Booth #2018

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Pure Safety Group Safeware Inc.
CHECKMATE IL – Infinity Lanyard Industrial Airbag Harness
The Revolutionary New Shock Safeware’s industrial wearable
Absorbing Lanyard is the world’s airbag provides protection for
first personal energy absorber to be workers against falling. Our
rated as both a 6-ft. and 12-ft. free fall wearable airbag deploys within
device at a staggering 420-pound max user weight. Using 0.2 seconds from the moment
an innovative and patent-pending two stage energy man- of falling and absorbs 60% of
agement system, the device can disperse the energy more the impact. Paired with the airbag is a mobile application that
efficiently without spike loads. ANSI and OSHA compliant. sends a text and makes a call with the vital status and loca-
Booth #2225 tion of the worker to secure the golden hour. Booth #5813
Pure Safety Group Slimline Fire Safety Products

Checkmate MAX-300 SLIMLINE ADA Fire Extinguisher & Cabinet
Work smarter with the patented MAX-300, The SLIMLINE ADA Fire Extinguisher & Cabi-
a completely symmetrical constant-rate net is the first surface-mounted fire extin-
descender that accommodates multiple guisher and cabinet to meet ADA protrusion
users. Offering automatic hands-free limitations of 4 inches. Now fire extinguish-
descent, auto descent/hand operated res- ers and cabinets can be mounted in parking
cue or power-assisted rescue and auto garages, theaters, lobbies, etc. without the
descent. Featuring integrated rope lock-off (R/PR only), need to cut and frame an opening. Booth #1444
replaceable guides, Gore valve technology and a sealed
braking system. It’s the most versatile and durable constant- Streamlight Inc.
rate descender on the market, with a 660-pound (300 kg) Enduro® Pro HAZ-LO® Headlamp
rating for descent. Booth #2225 The Enduro Pro HAZ-LO is a low-
profile, intrinsically safe headlamp
Pure Safety Group with Class I, Div 1 safety ratings.
Guardian HTL Three lighting modes cover a variety of tasks: spot, flood
Guardian’s HTL-30/60/100 ultra- and spot/flood combo. This headlamp includes three AAA
lightweight rope horizontal lifeline batteries, a rubber hard hat strap, an elastic headstrap and
excels in applications when you 3M® Dual Lock® reclosable fasteners for strapless mounting
need a quick reusable setup and to hard hats. Booth #1408
easy tear-down. It features a built-
in tensioner for easy one-person SureWerx USA
installation and error-free sag adjustment. The rope acts as V8455277-5LE PeakWorks 7.5’ Dual Self-
the shock absorber, providing lower deflections. Accommo- Retracting Lifeline Device
dates up to two workers in fall arrest or fall restraint. Meets Peakworks introduces a new and innovative
OSHA 1910 Subpart M, OSHA 1910. Booth #2225 dual self-retracting device (SRD-LE) that is cer-
tified to the latest standards for leading edge
RONCO applications (LE). The Peakworks Dual SRD-LE
CoverMeXP 1800 is popular in the construction, demolition and
CoverMeXP 1800 is a best-in-class Type 5/6 climbing industries due to the lightweight 6.2-
coverall. The innovative microporous fabric pound unit, which includes compact ladder hooks. Its high-
offers ideal balance between protection visibility Dyneema webbing provides additional protection
and comfort, while the ergonomic design against sharp or abrasive surfaces. Booth #4035
ensures comfort – even during extended
periods of usage. Special attention has SW Safety Solutions Inc.
been paid to small details like its three- GraphEx G66200
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waist, stronger seam technology and more, GraphEx G45100 cut-protection to a new
making this better than similar products on level – maximizing workers’ ability to per-
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more cut resistance than the newest HPPE
technologies. ANSI Abrasion 6. 2X more
abrasion resistance. AxiFybr technology
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GLOBAL
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breathable layer with excellent abrasion from VelocityEHS. This new tech-
resistance and puncture and tear protection. Booth #3653 nology harnesses artificial intelligence and computer vision
to help accurately assess jobs and quickly capture real-time
TexTech Industries/CarbonX data with the video camera on your mobile device. It’s accu-
CarbonX® Arc Baselayer rate, fast and easy. Booth #2222
The non-flammable CarbonX® Arc Base-
layer is engineered for NFPA 70E com- Werner
pliance and protection against arc flash Blue Armour Harness
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10.7 TTP rating. CarbonX Arc combines CarbonX-level pro- connect or pass-through chest buckle.
tective properties with maximum comfort. Booth #2821 Comes in standard, climbing, positioning,
and climbing/positioning, construction,
Tough Duck and retrieval-style harness. Booth #5827
4-in-1 Safety Jacket
This versatile 4-in-1 jacket is available WESCO Safety/Conney Safety
in hi-vis fluorescent orange or green, Direct Safety ® X-Series: X4 TPR and X6
as well as enhanced-vis black. It TPR
offers a removable liner that reverses The new Direct Safety ® Dagger ® X-Series
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finish. It’s sure to keep you safe, warm and dry on the jobsite. Dagger ® X4 TPR provides revolutionary
Booth #5251 back-of-hand impact protection from light impacts. The
Dagger ® X6 TPR is designed for comfort, performance and
Velocity EHS ultimate back-of-hand protection. Booth #6142
VelocityEHS – Industrial Hygiene
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ments, medical surveillance, chemical and OEL database, lab- The 700 Series features a hardened steel, plastic-encased
oratory and consultant management, equipment tracking and shackle. Booth #2416
maintenance. Booth #2222

Safety Leadership
Experts from DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability weigh in on what leaders need to know
Situational awareness and human performance

By Rajni Walia We need to consider how we can improve situational
awareness when it matters most. When unplanned events
EDITOR’S NOTE: Achieving and sustaining an injury-free work- occur, there almost always are precursors that may seem
place demands strong leadership. In this monthly column, experts obvious in hindsight but were fully missed.
from global consulting firm DEKRA Organizational Safety and
Reliability share their point of view on what leaders need to know Becoming more purposeful
to guide their organizations to safety excellence. The good news is that some applied human performance
interventions can help prevent mistakes from occurring.
WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH THE PHRASE, “We are crea- They include becoming more sensitive to weak signals when
tures of habit.” When saying it, two things are implied. First, something doesn’t feel quite right – whether they involve
we try to maintain predictability and return to the same health, relationships or safety.
pattern of behavior. Second, when we’re in our normal work- A strategy that works well is embedding prompts through
space and doing routine tasks, we don’t stop and intention- critical work tasks that spark a worker to look for hazards
ally process information. and exposures, and to detect change. This will engage the
Instead, we operate in “fast brain” mode, meaning our slow brain to help workers think through their actions
brain operates at the subconscious, or non-thinking, level. more thoroughly, overcome “social think” and approach
From an energy conservation perspective, habits are others about safety.
beneficial. Consider how difficult each day would be if we Teaching employees about how attention really works
only engaged the rational part of the brain we often call the helps create engagement around using human performance
“slow brain.” If we did that, routine tasks such as brushing tools. When leaders and teams understand the human fac-
our teeth and dressing for work would go at a glacial pace tors in safety-relevant situations, including meetings, work
and tire us out. Using fast brain mode during routine tasks planning and work execution, everyone becomes more pur-
helps us conserve energy. That helps our slow brain take over poseful in their planning and execution.
when we need it the most. Designing work environments and processes with the
But let’s face it, despite having brains that can operate in employee’s brain in mind reduces exposure and builds
slow and fast modes, we have limitations that can adversely human performance reliability. The same is true when we
impact us at work, at home and on the road. Doing impor- use brain-aligned tools such as job briefings, standard oper-
tant tasks correctly and at a greater frequency is required in ating procedures and training. Improving situational aware-
certain situations, such as driving. ness is about embracing the brain, building individual and
team capabilities, creating an environment in which critical
Improving situational awareness in our decisions information is available in the right format at the right time,
The term “situational awareness” is often used when people and designing systems that have built-in error forgiveness.
miss something important at work that leads to an injury or So let’s commit to losing the reference to “lost” situational
operational failure or slowdown. awareness and ask the question: What are we doing through
Think of all the factors that can impact awareness: fatigue, our leadership, culture, systems and processes to create sit-
the cognitive loading involved in a particular task, the vari- uational awareness?
ous distractions all around us, not knowing and, of course,
working in fast brain mode. For these reasons, it’s prudent This article represents the independent views of the author and should not
that organizations proactively promote situational aware- be construed as a National Safety Council endorsement.
ness, especially for tasks with inherent serious injury or
fatality potential. Rajni Walia, Ph.D., has more than a decade of experi-
Simply requesting that employees “remain situationally ence leading performance management, organiza-
aware” is not a strategy informed by science and will always tional assessment and development, and providing
be met with skepticism and flawed execution. This is because human error reduction consultations that foster strong
performance reliability through a systemic approach
simply telling people to be situationally aware doesn’t teach
of designing and enhancing workplaces and pro-
them how to see more deeply or recognize a change in the
cesses, all deeply embedded in applied neuroscience.
environment.

All About You
Motivation for safety and health pros
Live with passion

By Richard Hawk and health pro won’t thrill you. I’m passionate about what I
do for a living, but some parts of speaking and writing I find
EDITOR’S NOTE: Motivating employees to work safely is part of a bit tedious and hard to enjoy.
the safety professional’s job. But who motivates the motivator? In Natural enjoyment of an activity will help you be – and
this monthly column, veteran safety pro and professional speaker stay – passionate about it. But you need to take time to think
Richard Hawk offers his entertaining brand of wisdom to inspire about the joy it brings you. It may sound odd, but we often
safety pros to perform at their best. lose our passion about an aspect of our work because we
don’t remind ourselves of how much we like it.
PASSION IS A TRICKY EMOTION. It’s defined as being “strong We get wrapped up in just getting stuff done without
and barely controllable.” We generally use it when referring to being mindful of how it makes us feel. If you enjoy interact-
intimate relationships, an endeavor we pursue or something ing with people, then before you go out in the field to meet
we care about deeply. Sure, passion can get you in trouble, but with employees, remember that this is a fun part of your job.
it can also drive you to wholeheartedly delve into a project or When I was a full-time safety pro, joking around during my
lifelong goal. To be “passionate” about something means it inspections was a delight.
matters to you on a grand scale.
Posted on my office corkboard are three encouragements Even if you don’t feel like it, act passionate
I strive to live by: “Make other people feel special,” “Enjoy Although you may think following this advice makes you
the journey” and “Live with passion.” All three have helped insincere or fake, it’s actually the sign of a seasoned pro. I’ve
me throughout my life, but the last one has seemed to be the been in a bad mood at times before giving a talk, but I sure
most helpful in getting things done and encouraging oth- didn’t act that way once I was “on stage.” Can you imagine
ers to feel the same way I do about safety – especially about going to a concert and the entertainer saying, “Sorry, I’m not
making it fun. that enthusiastic tonight. I’m not feeling inspired right now.”
Even if you have a strong passion about something, that pas-
Listen to Richard’s podcast based on this month’s
sion won’t always drive your behavior. To maintain your
column at safetyandhealthmagazine.com (click on
the “Resources” tab). excitement, you sometimes need to dig down to dig up some
energy and act the part.
Here are a couple of tips to help you develop and main- One reason to still act passionate (which includes being
tain a passion for your work and other important aspects upbeat and energetic) when you may not feel like it is because
of your life. your actions affect other people’s emotions and desires. Of
course, you’ve got to believe that what you’re passionate
Search your feelings about is worth the energy, even on your down days. You prob-
What do you feel passionate about? Search your feelings ably feel the same way I do: that no matter how you’re feeling,
to realize what you’d like to accomplish and the activities you still strongly believe helping people live safer and health-
you love. Then, see how many fit into your present work life. ier lives is a wonderful pursuit.
Some of them can’t because they’re activities that are per- Passion may be risky sometimes, but not when it comes to
sonal and you may not want to pursue professionally. (I love being passionate about safety. So, fellow safety and health
to play pool, but I have no desire to become a professional pro, rev up your safety passion!
pool player.) However, there should be some responsibilities
This article represents the independent views of the author and should not
that you strongly enjoy. Arranging your time to spend more
be construed as a National Safety Council endorsement.
of it on the things you’re passionate about will not only give
you more drive and purpose, it’s also been shown to improve Richard Hawk helps safety professionals become
performance. better leaders through his keynotes, workshops,
Too often we spend our time pursuing what we feel we articles and books so they can create vibrant safety
should because it seems secure. A common example is stay- cultures. His popular “Mindfully Safe” keynote
ing at a job because of its excellent benefits, even if it brings teaches employees how to focus better and improve
you little satisfaction beyond a paycheck. Of course, no mat- their situational awareness, a key skill to preventing
incidents. To contact Richard, visit makesafetyfun.com.
ter where you work, certain aspects of your duties as a safety

Speaker Spotlight
GLOBAL
Top-rated presenters from the NSC Congress & Expo share their insights
Beyond zero injuries

By Bill Sims Jr. “With all due respect, Bob,” I said, “your model is outdated
and no longer valid.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every year, the National Safety Council Congress I am reminded of the time I heard a senior ops leader say,
& Expo features some of the top thought leaders and motivators in the “If people would just follow the rules we create, nobody
occupational safety and health community. Safety+Health has invited would ever get hurt.”
the most highly rated presenters to contribute to this monthly column. That is wrong on so many levels. And yet, many leaders
For more on this year’s event, visit congress.nsc.org. actually believe this stuff – that’s the scary part. They fail to
see the underlying “management system at risk” behaviors
FOR YEARS, safety leaders have been challenged with hit- that kill more people than worker behavior ever will.
ting the goal of zero injuries. Millions of dollars are spent The proof is in the pudding, as my mom always said.
in search of zero, the “holy grail” of safety. So where do we go from here?
Many of these efforts have proved beneficial – while others We need to say goodbye to our sacred cows and move to a
must be questioned. new paradigm. We need to focus beyond zero injuries. Zero
Some of the finest safety cultures attain the goal of zero injuries should not be your goal.
injuries only to find that a tragic event shatters zero, leav- With this article, I challenge you and your leadership team
ing it a hollow memory of what was, but no longer is. to strive for a new goal, one far beyond zero injuries: zero
Why does this happen? at-risk behaviors (from the management system and the
Is zero the right goal, or is there a better one that will workers in an interdependent culture where safety is never
drive continuous safety improvement? second to profits). Until leaders understand that there is a
level of safety beyond zero, they will be stuck on the dreaded
Until leaders understand that there is a level “hockey stick plateau” in their safety performance.
of safety beyond zero, they will be stuck on
the dreaded “hockey stick plateau” in their Change the mindset
safety performance. So, how can you put some of these ideas to work to help
your organization save lives?
A ‘deer in headlights’ moment Here’s a fast, easy method that is time-tested: First, pur-
At a conference some years ago, in the middle of my session, chase giant sticky notes. Every six months, at every safety
a guy stood up and said, “Excuse me Bill, but I’m Bob, global meeting, hand out five sticky notes to every employee and
thought leader of a major safety consulting firm. For more say, “What’s the next serious injury we will have? Where
than 50 years we have told the world that zero injuries is the will it occur? What time of day?”
goal. Who are you to suggest a different path?” Have the employees put their notes on a wall grouped in
Hmmm … that was awkward – in front of a whole room clusters by where and when the injury will occur. Find the
of folks. For a moment, I was a deer in the headlights. When biggest clusters of sticky notes – that’s probably where
you disagree with a global thought leader, you must do your your next serious injury will occur. And you will only find
homework. it when you learn to look beyond zero injuries.
I had exactly a half second for that homework.
“Bob, I appreciate that your goal of zero injuries was rel- This article represents the independent views of the author and should not
evant for the past 50 years, but I’m convinced that now that be construed as a National Safety Council endorsement.
goal is doing us more harm than good.”
I could see Bob stop, wheels turning, a little unsure. So Bill Sims Jr. is president of The Bill Sims Co. Inc. He
now, as Bob became the deer in my headlights, I continued is a world-renowned keynote speaker. His book,
the conversation. “Green Beans & Ice Cream: The Remarkable Power
“Bob, the BP Horizon rig ran for seven years with zero inju- of Positive Reinforcement,” has garnered rave
reviews. Sims has built more than 1,000 positive
ries and handed out safety awards one morning. That night,
reinforcement systems at firms, including DuPont,
11 men would die and CNN would report 390 maintenance
Siemens VDO, Coca-Cola and Disney. Visit beyondzeroinjuries.com
items were neglected for repair on that rig. So how well did for more information.
zero injuries work for BP?”

Product Focus EYEWASHES AND SHOWERS
Steam-fired water heater

The Therm-O-Mix Station is an instantaneous steam-fired water heater that delivers tepid water to
emergency safety showers and face/eyewash stations using only a facility’s existing steam and water
supplies. No electric is required for the station to operate, making it ideal for refineries and factories
with explosion-proof environments. The system is compact and easy to retrofit on existing shower/
eyewash stations.
ThermOmegaTech Inc.
Three-sided shower enclosure

The Model 9035 Three-Sided Shower Enclosure provides sun, rain and wind protection and is an
easy-to-install, compact solution ideal for indoor and outdoor use. The versatile design is suitable for
permanent or short-term job applications. The Enclosure features durable construction with Dibond
aluminum side panels and metal mounting feet to secure to all surfaces. Highly visible, UV-protected
emergency signage provides improved onsite safety and ANSI Z535.1 safety color compliance.
Haws Corp.
Emergency eyewash
The Fendall Pure Flow 1000 Emergency Eyewash Station delivers the required 15 minutes of flushing
with a preserved, buffered, saline solution. No plumbing is required. The system is available with
standard or 100% sterile saline eyewash solution. The factory-sealed cartridges last up to two years.
Honeywell
Portable gravity-fed eyewash station

In the Sellstrom Gravit-Eye 16 Gallon Portable Gravity Feed Eyewash Station, water is fed through
dual spray heads for maximum effectiveness. The station delivers more than 14 gallons of water over a
15-minute period, has a high-visibility green body for easy locating in case of emergency and features
an integrated full flow nozzle to deliver a gentle spray of water. The eyewash station complies with
ANSI Z358.1 for portable eyewash stations.
Surewerx
Portable eyewash
The Aquarion Portable Eyewash Station has a slim design and features a high-visibility yellow ABS
removable cover, tinted translucent ABS side windows for internal visual inspection and a gray
retracting tray to protect the enclosed eyewash nozzles from the environment. Sealed, ready-to-
use cartridges provide contaminant-free flushing fluid for two years.
Encon Safety Products Inc.
Emergency eyewash tank

This 16-gallon gravity-fed eyewash station boasts quick, one-step activation for instantaneous flow.
Meeting the ANSI Z358.1 standard, it delivers at least 15 minutes of non-injurious flow. The tank’s high-
visibility green color and bright-red pull-down activation handle are easily recognizable. It comes with
an easy-to-mount wall bracket, portable water preservative, test log card and drainage hose.
Radians Inc.

Product
ProductFocus
Focus
TRENDS IN ... EYEWASHES AND SHOWERS

By Tracy Haas-Depa, assistant editor effectiveness in reducing the extent of in good working order and emergency
Properly working, easily accessible emer- chemical eye/skin injury when utilized in ready,” Clark said.
gency eyewashes and showers are vital the emergency department or in the inten- Rebecca Madden, marketing manager
to on-the-job safety. That’s because “the sive care unit or burn center, up to a num- for ThermOmegaTech, based in Warm-
first 10 to 15 seconds after exposure to a ber of hours after the initial exposure.” inster, PA, noted that a common miscon-
hazardous substance, especially a corro- He added that the flushing fluid is ception about tepid water for emergency
sive substance, are critical,” the Canadian water-based, so none of the benefits of shower and eyewash equipment is that
Center for Occupational Health and Safety water flushing, such as dilution and rins- “merely heat tracing water supply lines
states. “Delaying treatment, even for a few ing, is lost. “The volumes required and the and shower piping eliminates the need for
seconds, may cause serious injury.” time for usage are much shorter, and avail- a proper tepid water delivery system.”
Here, four industry insiders share their able products are mostly in small volumes Madden said this is incorrect. “This
thoughts on new technology in this field, and portable such that they can be placed setup would not provide sufficient [gallons
misuse and how workers can best stay safe. with the worker or immediately available.” per minute] flow and may result in water
temperature spikes or drops that could
New technology Misuse concerns make it difficult for the user to stay under
Eric Clark, director of Haws services for The two main culprits of emergency the shower spray for the required 15 min-
Sparks, NV-based Haws Corp., talked about shower misuse are not providing ANSI- utes,” she said. To prevent this, Madden
moving toward on-demand, instantaneous required tepid water and not performing points to new technology on the market
hot water heating and its environmental weekly test activations, said Ryan Pfund, that continuously provides up to 25 GPM
aspect. “If one considers the number of senior product manager for Menomonee flow at an OSHA-approved 85° F.
times an emergency shower or eyewash is Falls, WI-based Bradley Corp. “It’s impor-
used in the average safety-conscious plant tant to check that equipment is placed in Words of wisdom
operation versus the cost of heating and accordance with the ANSI/ISEA standard, Pfund highlighted the importance of train-
recirculating hot water 24/7 in a traditional works properly with no missing parts, ing, and noted that workers with minimal
system, the ‘green’ benefits of on-demand has lines flushed regularly, is protected training often tend to have a “fight or flight”
water heating become very clear,” Clark against freezing, and uses heated tepid response when exposed to a dangerous
said. “Your electrical demand, even fac- fluid between 60-100° F or 16-38° C,” substance. “It’s a natural instinct to run
toring in the infrequent use of on-demand Pfund said. He also pointed out that a away from injury,” he said. “Regular training
power consumption, is significantly lower.” dated checklist for inspections helps with will instill correct actions to take upon con-
Dr. Alan H. Hall, Azle and Springtown, follow-through, as well as educating work- tamination of the eyes, face and/or body.”
TX-based Toxicology Consulting and ers on the location and operation of fix- Added Madden, “Above all else,
Medical Translating Services, discussed tures to reinforce proper use. employees want to feel safe. Employees
a new technology that involves chang- Neglecting the upkeep of emergency whose factories install new, state-of-the-art
ing flushing fluid to an amphoteric active equipment can result in dirty equipment technology can trust that when they acti-
flushing rather than using tap water, saline that doesn’t work properly, Clark said. To vate their face/eyewash or safety shower,
solution or buffered phosphate solutions. rectify this, he recommends adhering to they will have the right temperature water
“This type of flushing fluid is currently the ISEA/ANSI Z358.1 – 2014 standards for the right duration, even if there is a
utilized instead of water in more than for emergency equipment. This “is a power failure.”
60 countries worldwide,” Hall said, and guideline for how the equipment should
“has demonstrated better effectiveness deliver first aid and requires weekly main- Compiled with the assistance
of the International Safety
than water with immediate (less than 1 tenance on the equipment to ensure water Equipment Association
minute post exposure) use, but also has to the heads of the device so that it is kept
Eye and facewash

The Halo Eye and Eye/Face Wash covers 85% of the user’s face. Fluid dynamics technology works
in tandem with a pressure-regulated flow control, directing the flow of water to achieve an all-
inclusive spray pattern that quickly washes contaminants from the user’s eyes, face or body.
Bradley Corp.
Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested
manufacturers’ products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims.
“Product Focus” is compiled by Assistant Editor Tracy Haas-Depa. Email her at tracy.haas-depa@nsc.org.

Safety Tips
Carbon monoxide: Know the facts

DETECTING INVISIBLE WORKPLACE RISKS is always a
challenge. One such hidden hazard is carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas.
“CO is a common industrial hazard resulting from the
incomplete burning of material containing carbon such
as natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal or
wood,” OSHA states.
When inhaled, CO displaces oxygen in the blood –
depriving the heart, brain and other vital organs. Exposure
to CO can quickly lead to loss of consciousness, suffocation
or death – large amounts of the gas can overcome a worker If a worker is experiencing CO poisoning, act fast. Get the
in minutes without warning. victim to fresh air in an open area and call 911 for assistance.
First responders who may be at risk of exposure to CO
Who’s at risk? should be trained on appropriate recovery operations.
Welders, garage mechanics, firefighters, longshore work-
ers, diesel engine operators, forklift operators, marine ter- What employers need to know
minal workers, police officers and taxi drivers are some of OSHA recommends employers take a number of steps to
the workers who may be exposed to harmful levels of CO, help reduce the risk of workplace CO poisoning, including:
OSHA cautions. • Install ventilation systems that can remove the toxic gas
Also at risk are people who work in boiler rooms, ware- from work areas.
houses or petroleum refineries; in the pulp and paper and • Keep equipment that may produce CO in good working
steel production industries; and around docks and blast condition.
furnaces. • Switch from gasoline-powered machines to equipment
powered by electricity or batteries.
What to watch for • Provide potentially exposed workers with personal CO
In addition to CO being odorless, it’s tasteless. So how will monitors equipped with audible alarms.
workers know if they’re exposed? • Educate workers about the types of equipment and
Although symptoms may vary widely from person to conditions that may result in CO poisoning, as well as the
person, initial symptoms of CO poisoning include head- symptoms of exposure.
ache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness or nausea, OSHA • Ensure workers know to immediately report suspected
notes, adding that, “during prolonged or high exposures, cases of CO poisoning.
symptoms may worsen and include vomiting, confusion
and collapse.” For more information, visit sh-m.ag/2Hrdv7s.
Flagger Safety 101 Although working as a flagger is dan-

In 2017, 132 workers died in road- gerous, workers can take steps to make
way work zone crashes, according to sure they are seen by drivers. CPWR
WorkZoneSafety.org. notes that flaggers should wear high-
Flaggers – workers who help control visibility clothing. If working at night,
bottom photo: akurtz/iStockphoto
the flow of traffic in work zones – are add a reflective vest. Workers also
Top photo: kali9/iStockphoto;
at particular risk of injury or death. should wear long-sleeved shirts and

According to the Center for Construc- pants, a hard hat, and other clothing
tion Research and Training, also known designed for adverse weather.
as CPWR, flaggers’ safety risks include In addition, according to CPWR,
motorists driving at high speeds and flaggers should follow some do’s and
aggressive drivers. don’ts when working.

Safety Tips
Do:
• Pay attention to the surrounding
conditions.
• Have an escape route plan in case of
FACEValue
NIOSH’s Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program
an emergency.
• Stay in communication with other
Case report: #2016-16-1*
flaggers. Issued by: Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program
Date of incident: May 5, 2016
Don’t:
• Stand within a lane of open traffic. WORKER KILLED IN TRENCH COLLAPSE
• Use hand signals that conflict with On the day of the incident, a 29-year-old construction worker was part of a crew
traffic signals. installing a sewer pipe. The trench he was working in
• React to aggressive drivers. was 10 feet deep and about 3 feet wide. A collapse
• Stand in the shade, around a sharp occurred in an unprotected area. When the trench
curve or over the crest of a hill. collapsed, co-workers called 911 and attempted
• Listen to music or use earphones. unsuccessfully to dig out the worker. When emergency
• Turn your back to traffic. responders arrived, their first task before rescue and
recovery efforts was to shore up the trench to prevent
Preventing cuts additional collapse and injuries. Emergency respond-
and lacerations ers spent several hours recovering the worker’s body.
Cuts and lacerations are common
workplace injuries. In fact, about 30% TO PREVENT SIMILAR INCIDENTS:
of all workplace injuries involve cuts ✔✔Employees working in trenches 5 feet or deeper must select and install
or lacerations, and approximately 70% appropriate protection systems to protect from cave-ins.
of those are to the hands or fingers, ✔✔Have a designated competent person onsite who has the knowledge and
according to the Ohio Bureau of Work- authority to identify and promptly correct hazards. The competent person
ers’ Compensation. should visually and manually test the soil, as well as consult the shoring or
These injuries can range from minor shielding manufacturer’s tabulated data.
abrasions that require first aid to serious ✔✔Employers must provide sufficient means of safe access and egress (e.g.,
or life-threatening puncture wounds, ladders, ramps, stairs) for workers in any trench excavation 4 feet or deeper.
deep lacerations or amputation injuries. ✔✔Keep excavated soil and other materials and tools at least 2 feet from the
edge of the trench.
How workers get hurt
✔✔Train workers on trenching safe practices, as well as recognizing hazards.
A cut or laceration can occur a number ✔✔Develop a safety culture in which employees are encouraged to voice con-
of ways on the job. A worker may use the cerns about unsafe work conditions.
wrong tool for the job or a tool that’s in
poor condition. Or, he or she might be *This report is the product of NIOSH’s Cooperative State partner. The findings and conclusions in
working on a machine that has miss- each report are those of the individual Cooperative State partner and do not necessarily reflect the
views or policy of NIOSH.
ing or improperly adjusted guards.
Poor lighting, clutter and debris also To download the full report, go to cdc.gov/niosh/face/pdfs/16OR016.pdf.
can play a part, as can lack of training,
working too fast, failure to wear proper • Make sure the tool is secure at all • Don’t leave exposed blades unat-
personal protective equipment and not times while cutting, and never hold tended, and keep tools with blades in
following safety procedures. the item being cut in your hand. Keep a closed position when not in use.
the non-cutting hand clear of the • Use a separate drawer for sharp
Keep them safe path of the cut. tools.
Employers need to establish work pro- • Ensure blades are sharp – dull blades
cedures to identify and control worker require more force to use, thus
exposure to cut and laceration haz- increasing the risk of incidents.
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bureau include: wear, gloves and long-sleeved shirts. and click on the “Safety Tips” tab to find
• Use the right tool for the job. Inspect • Never use a cutting blade as a screw- more tips sorted by category.
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Workplace Solutions
Experts from safety equipment manufacturers and service providers answer “from the field” questions
Dual reciprocating pallet has been safely placed in the control area, mezzanine-
level workers can open the inner gate, which simultaneously
barrier
closes the outer gate. The pallet then can be unloaded in the
elevated work area. This process works in reverse, as well.
Some dual reciprocating barriers have automatic opera-
tions, but manual barriers are relatively easy to use. Getting
QUESTION: What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why a dual reciprocating barrier that has a raised toe board for
do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine additional fall protection is recommended, because materi-
need one? als can still be pushed off an elevated edge without one.
In addition to minimizing risk for workers, dual recip-
Responding is Andy Olson, director of marketing, Rite-Hite Engi- rocating barriers comply with OSHA’s walking-working
neered Solutions, Rite-Hite Corp., Milwaukee. surfaces regulation. They also comply with ANSI standard
MH28.3: 2009, which states that any gate providing access
ANSWER: Before explaining what a dual reciprocating bar- opening through the guards for the purpose of loading and
rier is, it’s best to discuss the basics of what it does. A dual unloading material onto a work platform shall be designed
reciprocating barrier creates a controlled access area for such that the elevated surface is protected by guards at
people or product to enter one side of the area, but not the all times. Gates that simply swing open, slide open or are
other. When applied to mezzanines and elevated work plat- left out are not acceptable because they leave the opening
forms, it becomes essential to maintaining safe traffic flow unprotected.
and preventing potentially catastrophic fall hazards. Like mezzanine fall protection, pick modules should use
Fall hazards con- a similar type of dual reciprocating barrier. These are typi-
sistently rank as one cally modified to fit within the existing racking structure,
of the most common and often take up a small amount of space.
causes of serious work- Protecting workers with dual reciprocating barriers will
related injuries and minimize fall hazard risks and keep facilities in compliance.
death, according to Author’s Note: The information herein is provided as a general reference
OSHA. In fact, slips, regarding the use of the applicable product(s) in specific applications. This
trips and falls account information is provided without warranty. It is your responsibility to ensure
for 15% of all inciden- you are using all mentioned products properly in your specific application
tal deaths, with falls and in accordance with all laws and regulations.
accounting for 80% of
such deaths.
In short, protecting
workers and products Respiratory protection
for welders
from falling at height
is critical to main-
taining a safe work
environment.
Guardrails are the QUESTION: How do I know if I should wear a powered
easiest way to protect workers from falling off elevated plat- air purifying respirator or a supplied air respirator while
forms. However, in many industrial and commercial storage welding?
situations, it’s essential to move product up to and down
from elevated platforms. This is where dual reciprocating Responding is Emily Janssen, marketing specialist for welding acces-
barriers become necessary. sories and cutting division, Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, Appleton, WI.
Leading models use a link bar design to ensure the inner
gate works in tandem with the outer gate. When one side ANSWER: Respirators are designed to keep weld operators
Photo: Rite-Hite Corp.
is open, the other side is closed; they can’t be open at the compliant in the environments in which they work. OSHA’s
same time. For example, if a fork truck is lifting a pallet to respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires
an elevated platform, the outer gate will be open to receive employers to provide employees with respirators that are
it, while the inner gate closes to keep workers out. When the “applicable and suitable” for the purpose intended “when

Workplace Solutions
Features: Some SAR systems feature an integrated grinding

shield that allows the operator to keep the full system on for
a variety of tasks other than welding, aiding in compliance.
Advantages: Unlimited, regulated air supply. Maximum heat
stress relief – up to 50º F cooler inside the helmet. Reduced
consumable costs because of less filter change.
Disadvantage: The air hose can cause restricted mobility.
Best use: Working in a tight space and applications in which
users need heat stress relief.
When deciding which respirator is best, consult a safety

professional or industrial hygienist. It’s also highly recom-
such equipment is necessary mended to complete a respiratory protection program to
to protect the health of the become informed on proper wear, use, cleaning, storage and
employee.” maintenance for maximum performance.
When evaluating your needs, it’s important to have an
industrial hygienist sample the air in your work environ-
ment to determine whether the level of airborne contami-
nants is above permissible exposure levels. He or she will Protecting workers
with hearing loss
use this information, along with the Hierarchy of Controls,
to determine which type of respiratory protection would
work best for the specific application and the individual
doing the job.
For most welding applications that require personal QUESTION: A growing number of workers wear hearing
respiratory protection, a loose-fitting respirator solution aids, such as behind-the-ear or in-canal models, that can’t
is an ideal choice because it is integrated with the weld- be used with foam earplugs. What does OSHA allow, and
ing helmet. The most recent designs focus on user comfort, what actually works to mask most noise but allow conver-
which promotes acceptance and can lead to greater compli- sations with earplug-wearing co-workers?
ance and productivity. Selection considerations:
Responding is Jackie DiFrancesco, BA, COHC, deputy manager,
Powered air purifying respirator Howard Leight Acoustical Testing Lab, Honeywell, San Diego.
Air delivery method: PAPR systems use a fan to deliver fil-
tered ambient air into a helmet or head seal. The user con- ANSWER: Workers with hearing loss may have difficulty
nects the helmet with head seal to a belt-mounted unit. communicating over background noise, especially when
Features: Low-profile blower units, light battery packs and they also must wear hearing protection. There are no spe-
shoulder straps that evenly distribute the weight of the sys- cific regulations for this population, but these workers are
tem. Some PAPR systems feature an integrated grinding subject to the same OSHA requirements as workers with
shield that allows the operator to keep the full system on for normal hearing. OSHA does offer some guidance, suggest-
a variety of tasks other than welding, aiding in compliance. ing that workers with hearing loss may benefit from hearing
Most PAPR systems include high-efficiency particulate air protection that is enhanced for better communication.
filters to remove airborne particles. Several hearing protectors can enhance audibility with-
Advantages: Unrestricted mobility. Some heat stress relief as out compromising safety. Some of these enhanced options
a result of additional air circulation inside the helmet. include passive uniform-attenuation hearing protectors,
Disadvantages: Higher consumable costs because of ongo- active level-dependent hearing protectors and the combina-
ing filter replacement. Battery life limitation. tion of passive earmuffs worn over hearing aids.
Best use: Highly mobile welding environments.
Passive uniform-attenuation
Photo: Miller Electric Mfg. LLC
Supplied air respirator Uniform-attenuation (also called “flat” attenuation) hear-

Air delivery method: SAR systems deliver Grade D breathing ing protectors are designed to provide relatively uniform
air that is filtered from a compressor, pump or cylinder. The attenuation of sound at all frequencies. Conventional hear-
user connects the helmet with head seal to a belt-mounted ing protectors attenuate more high-frequency energy, where
unit that is then connected to an air-purification panel using important speech information resides. Hearing protectors
an air hose. with a uniform response can make speech sound more clear

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and natural. Workers, including those with hearing loss, may

find communication easier with these types of products.
Active level-dependent
Active hearing protectors (also known as electronic earmuffs
with sound amplification/high noise suppression) require
a power source. Most are level-dependent, meaning they
amplify low-level sounds while limiting high-level sounds
so they don’t exceed a specified level (usually 82 dBA). These
products have been shown to improve speech communica-
tion for individuals with hearing loss.1 Some active hearing
protectors also incorporate communication features and
can connect to other devices. This type of connection can
benefit someone with hearing loss because the attenuation
properties of the hearing protector will still limit the noise
while transmitting only the wanted communication.
Hearing aids, earmuffs

The use of hearings aids in noisy work settings should be
approached with caution. Hearing aids should never be worn
in noisy environments without the addition of a protective
earmuff. Research shows that wearing a passive earmuff over
a hearing aid can improve communication for workers with
hearing loss, while maintaining safe noise exposure levels.2
Wearing a passive uniform-attenuation earmuff over hear-
ing aids may offer even more improvement by transmitting
more of those high-frequency speech sounds. Workers with
hearing aids should see their audiologist to optimize the use
of their hearing aids with an appropriate hearing protector.
Workers with hearing loss have unique communication
needs, and their hearing protection should be tailored to
their job demands, noise environment, hearing loss and
individual preferences. Finding the right solution can help
maintain communication, safety and satisfaction at work,
while protecting the worker’s hearing.
References
1. Giguère, C., Laroche, C., & Vaillancourt, V. (2015). The interaction of
hearing loss and level-dependent hearing protection on speech recogni-
tion in noise. International Journal of Audiology, 54 (sup1), S9-S18.
2. Verbsky, B. L. (2002). Effects of conventional passive earmuffs, uniformly
attenuating passive earmuffs, and hearing aids on speech intelligibility
in noise. PhD Dissertation. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University.
Editor’s Note: These articles represent the independent views of the authors
and should not be construed as National Safety Council endorsements.
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My Story
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MY CAREER STARTED while working in the me a job as a safety professional if I would

chemical industry in Pennsylvania, as an Envi- commit to finishing my degree in the next year.
ronmental Protection Agency level III hazardous I completed my degree in occupational safety
materials technician. During those 23 years, I and health and started a journey that took me
was never full-time safety, but taught first aid, all over the United States and around the world
CPR, fork truck training, and confined space constructing U.S. embassies, hospitals, etc.
entry and rescue, and led the emergency/fire Along the way, I had the honor of being
response team. The company told me I couldn’t involved in one of the first OSHA Voluntary Pro-
advance any further unless I completed college. tection Programs mobile workforce programs
I had no desire to finish college, and my kids in Texas, and have been an OSHA outreach
were now in college. instructor and National Safety Council instruc-
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but had tor. The knowledge that was shared was instru-
an itch to travel. A friend asked me to help run mental in saving many lives over the years.
a construction crew in Colorado, where I spent During the past 11 years, I had the privilege
the next eight years learning about construction of training, coaching and mentoring workers. I
and took on training new workers. spent a lot of time away from home while trav-
As is usual in construction, during slow times, there is no work. eling to places such as Africa and Kyrgyzstan (located between
One of those slow times came just as Hurricane Katrina hit New China’s western border and Kazakhstan), and all over the United
Orleans. A friend, knowing my experience in hazmat, begged me States. I decided to retire this past March and feel great about
to come down. I did, but when I arrived, one of the team leaders having had the opportunity to be a coach as part of teams in all
said they were shorthanded and really needed me to take over as a types of environments with thousands of workers. Yes, we had
safety manager. I fell in love with the job and, for the first time in my some accidents along the way, but I am proud that no one ever
life, felt like I was doing something that really made a difference and lost a life on any of the many projects I had the privilege of work-
could be a positive influence in saving someone’s life. ing on. My advice to those out there wanting a career: If you learn
I spent almost a year after the hurricane training, coaching and how to be a caring “safety coach,” I know you will enjoy your
mentoring workers to work safely. I knew I could never go back to career in this field.
“just construction.” We put our home up for sale while still in New
Orleans, and I applied for a job with ECC, a company that does Dave Wells
environmental and construction projects all over the world for the Consultant
U.S. military. The company’s vice president, Rich Gioscia, offered Ormond Beach, FL
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, my mother would read bedtime stories to Because I hadn’t had the opportunity to save any elephants, I
me every night. They were not, however, typical children’s literature. decided that I would try saving people.
She’d read magazines or encyclopedia articles, or whatever she hap- I am incredibly glad I took that step. I’ve since moved from con-
pened to be interested in at the time. When I was about 7, she read sulting to manufacturing, and am employed as an EHS specialist for
to me an article about elephant poaching. I became irate – as only a a pharmaceutical company. There’s always something new to learn
7-year-old could – and stomped around for days being angry about in this field. One of my favorite things about the job is the ability to
the state of these poor creatures. I think she was finally at her wits’ work with people from all different backgrounds and the looks on
end when she suggested that I write a letter to my congressman and their faces when you can tell they really get it. This job has a unique
tell him about my objections to elephant poaching. opportunity to make the working world just a little bit better and a
So I wrote a strongly worded letter. It was scathing, trust me. little bit safer. It’s hard, and the bad days are, well, let’s just go with
Then I mailed it. Imagine my surprise when, a few weeks later, a bad. But the good days make it all worth it.
handwritten response arrived, congratulating me on my enthusiasm And in case you were wondering, yes, I still have that letter.
and suggesting that someday I would like to have a career in the
environmental field. Rebecca Cross
And that was it, folks. After that, I was going to have a job in EHS, EHS Specialist
save the elephants and, by extension, the world. Indianapolis
It obviously didn’t go quite as 7-year-old me would have envi-
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everything, including groundwater remediation, working with the
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