Opening Session / Keynote Address Aaron K. Trippler Director of Government Affairs for the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
9:00 - 9:30
Break / Vendor Exhibits (Main Hall)
9:30 - 10:30
Breakout Session Woody Dwyer "Strategically Managing Ergonomics in an Aging Workforce"
Breakout Session Michael Sullivan / CSUN Research Team "IH and Environmental Sampling Techniques and
Projects"
Breakout Session Joseph W. Hower, PE, DEE "Energy Efficiency and Carbon Markets"
10:30 - 11:00
Break / Vendor Exhibits (Main Hall)
11:00 - 12:00
Breakout Session Dennis Truitt "Contractor Screening"
Breakout Session Chuck Pickering "Surviving a Nuclear Detonation in Los Angeles"
Breakout Session Chris Laszcz-Davis "Global Chemical Policy Changes - The Challenges Ahead"
12:00 - 1:15
Lunch & Vendor Raffle (Main Hall)
1:15 - 2:00
General Session /Afternoon Keynote John Howard, M.D. Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
2:00 - 2:15
Break / Vendor Exhibits (Main Hall)
2:15 - 4:00
Breakout Session Gary Jolley "Fall Protection Update"
Breakout Session Bill Rosenthal "Hazard
Communication - Going Global"
Breakout Session
Aaron K. Trippler: AIHA Director of Government Affairs
Morning Keynote Speaker
Aaron K. Trippler is Director of Government Affairs for the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Mr. Trippler directs government affairs for more than 70 local sections and is chief liaison with Congress andfederal agencies. He has served in this capacity since 1992, when he developed the AIHA government affairs program.
In directing federal affairs, Aaron is responsible for following all federal legislation and regulations, as well asdrafting AIHA Congressional testimony and working with numerous federal agencies on the public policy is-sues of AIHA.
Aaron also directs state government affairs for AIHA, annually reviewing nearly 3,500 pieces of state legislation and regulations affecting the profession of industrial hygiene and testifying when needed. He has 30 years experience in federal and state government affairs and has developed government affairs programs for three national associations. He holds a BS degree in Business Administration.
Dr. John Howard - Director of NIOSH
Afternoon Keynote Speaker
John Howard, M.D., is the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Dr. Howard serves a dual role, in addition to being the director of NIOSH, he also serves as the World Trade Center Programs coordinator for HHS.
Dr.
Howard is one of the nation's leaders in occupational health and
worker safety. He's worked with the scientists, medical professionals,
and workers to effectively lead investigations into new and potential
health hazards, and to address workplace health and safety concerns.
Importantly, he brings to NIOSH the dedication and passion
needed to achieve the safest workplaces possible. He has a wealth of administrative experience from his service in both state and federal governments and a long history of personal dedication and professional achievement to the field of occupational health and safety.
Dr. Howard is board-certified in internal medicine, legal medicine, and occupational medicine. He is also admitted to the practice of medicine and law in the state of California and in the District of Columbia, and he is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar. He has written numerous articles on occupational health, law, and policy, and serves as a professorial lecturer in environmental and occupational health in the School of Public Health and Health Services at The George Washington University.
Dr. Howard received a doctor of medicine degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago in 1974, a master of public health degree from the Harvard University School of Public Health in 1982, a doctor of laws from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1986, and a master of laws degree in administrative law and economic regulation from George Washington University in 1987.
About The Presenters
Woody Dwyer, MS, CPE, CIE
Woody Dwyer, MS, CPE, CIE - Travelers Insurance Company Strategically Managing Ergonomics in an Aging Workforce Strain/sprain injuries continue to be a primary contributor to loss frequency and incurred costs for many corporations.These injuries significantly impact lost and restricted work days and can be a burden to the overall performance of an organization.As the workforce encounters a demographic shift towards an aging population, developing an effective and efficient ergonomic process is key in reducing frequency of injuries and incurred costs.Participants will learn the best practices and gain practical insights into the techniques adopted by top corporations to manage an ergonomics program. Mr. Dwyer is the Director of Ergonomics for Traveler's Human Factors and Ergonomics unit.Over the last fifteen years in ergonomics, Mr. Dwyer has completed numerous high impact presentations and trainings throughout the world.Topics have ranged from implementing effective ergonomics risk management strategies to developing effective and efficient ergonomic programs.
Mr. Dwyer has been featured or cited in numerous publications, including the following: National Underwriter, Risk Management, Best's Review, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, CTD News, Ergoweb, Hospital Employee Health, Ergonomics Solutions, Occupational Health and Safety, and Occupational Hazards.
Mr. Dwyer has a Master of Science Degree with a Specialization in Ergonomics and is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE).
Joseph W. Hower, PE, DEE
Joseph W. Hower, PE, DEE - ENVIRON International Corporation Energy Efficiency and Carbon Markets
Mr. Hower will discuss today's much greater emphasis on energy efficiency as this emerging trend intersects the field of occupational health and safety. Mr. Hower will cover the following topics: issues associated with reduction of corporate carbon footprints and energy efficiency improvements; green building construction and indoor air quality; the battle of ventilation requirements versus energy conservation; and ways that companies can benefit from energy efficiency measures, particularly those who will be subject to Cap-and-Trade programs for greenhouse gases.
Joseph Hower is the Managing Principal and Air Quality Practice Leader of ENVIRON International Corporation's Southwest operations and is based out of Los Angeles office. He has over 30 years of experience in energy management, air quality management, including greenhouse gas management, regulatory compliance, permitting, litigation support, expert witness work, risk management, and pollution control engineering. Specific projects have ranged from Title V permit evaluations to managing the installation and start-up of multi-million dollar air pollution control systems. Joseph also leads ENVIRON's work in the area of emissions trading. His service on the South Coast Air Quality Management District Advisory Council for nearly five years provides an excellent understanding of regulatory processes. He uses this information to negotiate complex technical agreements and permits with agencies, assist facilities with compliance programs, and provide technical expertise to litigation teams. Joseph teaches air quality permitting and air pollution control courses at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He also serves on the University of Southern California (USC) Civil and Environmental Engineering program Industrial Advisory Council. Joseph is the Chair of the West Coast Section of the Air & Waste Management Association.
Chris Laszcz-Davis , MS, CIH, REA
ChrisLaszcz-Davis , MS, CIH, REA - The Environmental Quality Organization, LLC Global Chemical Policy Changes - The Challenges Ahead
Despite environmental and occupational legislation over the past thirty years, some believe that chemical policy in the U.S. has not been adequately protective of human health or the environment.
The U.S. approach to chemicals policy appears to have fallen behind recent global changes led by the European Union (EU). Seemingly, the European Union REACH requirements offer up more scientific information, a better basis for prioritizing risk and the companion risk management options, greater transparency and, hopefully, greater accountability. In general concept, the REACH vision is positive and the reason why TSCA Reform and Green Chemistry Initiatives have become part of the U.S. national dialogue. The presenter will walk participants through an historical evolution of drivers which have resulted in specific EHS regulations both here and abroad, some of which have intersected over time, with others only adding to the complex patchwork of unrelated and confusing requirements which most of us must address in some fashion. Chris Laszcz-Davis holds an MS in Environmental Health from the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health and a BS in Chemistry and Biology from Notre Dame College.Chrishas 30 plus yearsin government , industry andmanagement consulting in the chemical, refractory, aluminum and energy sectors in a variety of roles--EHS staff leadership, operations, product stewardship and consumer product affairs, and senior management roles. Ms. Laszcz-Davis started with the government as the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) first Environmental & Occupational Health Management Intern In Washington DC, followed by a role as Regional Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Manager with the U.S. DOE and, finally, an Industrial Hygiene position with the University of California Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL). She then moved into industry with Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation where she assumed a variety of positions over the course of 23 years, ultimately becoming their global Corporate Vice-President, Environmental Affairs, Health, Safety, Product Stewardship & Operational Integrity.Today, Chris is President, The Environmental Quality Organization,LLC, an EHS management consulting firm, Lafayette, CA,and is allied with the globally-basedAluminium Consulting Engineers (ACE), LLC. Ms. Laszcz-Davis is a Past President of the Academy of IndustrialHygiene(AIH), PastDirector of both the National American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) andAmerican Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), Past Trustee of theIndustrial HygieneFoundation (AIHF), Past President of the Northern California Local Section-AIHA, Past President of the Yuma Pacific Southwest Local Section-AIHA, and Past President of the AIHA Local Sections Council.She is presently ABIH liaison to the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) National Accreditation Recognition (NAR) Committee, is actively involved in AIHA's Risk Assessment Committee, and is President of the California Industrial Hygiene Council (CIHC).The CIHC represents California's five local AIHA sections whose primary mission is to advance public policy to improve the health & safety of workers and the community.
Ms. Laszcz-Davis recently co-authored two chapters in Patty's Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology 6th edition-Human Health Risk Assessment; and Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery. She has guest lectured at University of California at Berkeley's Center for Environmental & Occupational Health Center (COEH). In recent years, she has also assumed a role in the international exposure-setting dialogue which explores global processes, potential scientific alignments, and opportunities to collaborate. Chris lectures frequently, has authored numerous articles and continues to assume leadership roles in bringing cutting edge subjects (such as climate change, sustainability, green chemistry and renewable energy alternatives) into the EH&S dialogue. On a broader national basis, she has served as an Examiner, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology Administration.
She is a Fellow of theAmericanInstitute of Chemists, a 1991 National AIHA Kusnetz Awardee, a national AIHA 2006 AIHA Fellow and a 2008 recipient of the Northern California Section's Christine Einert Award.
Chuck Pickering
Chuck Pickering, MPH, MBA - City of Hope Medical Center
Surviving a Nuclear Detonation in Los Angeles
International Terrorists have made it clear that their
ultimate objective is to detonate a nuclear device on U.S. soil. Los Angeles
has been a favored target along with New York. A 10 kiloton nuclear device set
off in downtown Los Angeles would be devastating and thousands would be killed
or seriously injured. For most people outside the blast zone, this event,
however, is survivable if immediate and proper action is taken. This
presentation will provide Health and Safety Professionals with steps to implement
at their facilities to help in the immediate and ongoing response to such an
event.
Chuck Pickering is the Chief Safety Officer at City of Hope
Medical Center in Duarte, California. He has held that position for the last 5
years. Prior to that he was spent 13 years as the Laboratory Safety Director at
USC. He has worked in the Health and Safety and Radiation Safety fields for
over 20 years.
Bill Rosenthal
Bill Rosenthal - Rosenthal & Associates Hazard Communication - Going Global
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is a worldwide initiative to promote standard criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health, physical and environmental hazards. It will provide an internationally agreed upon system of hazard classification and labeling. The adoption of the GHS is expected to facilitate international trade by increasing consistency between the laws in different countries that currently have different hazard communication requirements. There is no set international implementation schedule for the GHS. The goal of the United Nations is broad international adoption by 2008. Different countries will require different time frames to update current regulations or implement new ones. In countries like the United States, for example, there are many facets of the regulatory system that will have to be modified in order to adopt and implement the GHS. It is expected to come into force between 2010 and 2015.
Bill Rosenthal has been involved in the chemical and hazardous waste industry for more than 34 years, and currently provides training and consulting services to Law Enforcement and Industry.
Partial clients include the California Highway Patrol, the U. S. Customs Service, branches of the military including Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as numerous Fortune 500 and 1000 Companies nationally.
Currently, Bill is CEO of Bill Rosenthal & Associates, Irvine, CA and retained as Director of Environmental Training Services with Ellis Paint Company, Pacific Coast Lacquer and Pacific Resource Recovery Services, Los Angeles, CA He also works as head Environmental Specialist for JoshuaCasey Corporate Training and it's affiliates.)
Dennis Truitt
Dennis Truitt - PICS, Pacific Industrial Contractor Screening Effective Contractor Screening, Loss Control and the Supplier/Client Relationship
Contractors and Subcontractors must coordinate efforts with their clients, while working together to ensure good hazard identification/mitigation techniques are utilized to ensure a safe working environment.
Compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to client specific programs, including voluntary programs requires a process that at times simply exceeds what can be done with people and paper with regards to contractor/subcontractor prequalification/qualification. The selection of safe contractors/subcontractors greatly reduces risk. As operators continue to strive for improvement in health and safety, so goes the requirement to submit and track additional data regarding contractors/subcontractors, their program compliance, and other factors involved with securing qualified contractors/subcontractors. Contractor/subcontractor safety is the right thing to do, and ultimately it reduces cost, provides a higher quality, and stronger relationships.
Mr. Truitt has over 20 years of industrial health, safety and environmental management experience. Prior to joining the PICS Team, Mr. Truitt held several senior-level health and safety positions in the refining industry including working as the Refinery Safety Manager for the Valero Energy Corporation, Wilmington California Refinery, EHS Vice President for TIMEC Company, Inc., and 76 Products Company, Unocal Los Angeles Refineries as a Senior Staff Loss Control Specialist. Mr. Truitt holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.
