Spring Conference 2008
Conference Program for April 23, 24& 25, 2008
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008
Registration ……………........................................... 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open ............................................................. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony ................................................... 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
KeynoteAddress .......................................................... 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
BREAK .......................................................................... 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
SESSIONS .................................................................... 11:00 a.m to 12:00 noon
WORK COMP REFORM UPDATE
Jim Allonier, Vice President, Underwriting, Capital City Insurance Co., Inc., Columbia, SC
Update on the Workers’ Compensation Reform in the state of South Carolina.
ACTIVITY WITHOUT INSIGHTDr. Kim E. Alexander, Executive Director, Automotive Safety Research Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
This session will familiarize the participants with the Clemson University Automotive Safety Research Institute as well as provide an opportunity for personal reflection on human-vehicle-road safety issues.
HEALTH 1 ST FOR YOU!Annie Lovering, Manager, Health 1 st, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Health 1 st, MUSC’s Employee Wellness Program, was established in 2006 to promote the health and well-being of all MUSC employees. This presentation will talk about the ongoing development and implementation of this wellness program. The program is fortunate that many of the 8,000 to 10,000 MUSC employees and 4,600 students are health care providers and specialists who are willing presenters at Health1st classes and screenings. One of the challenges the program has had is marketing its existence and getting employee involvement in certain (but not all) events. SCOSC participants will be asked to discuss solutions they have found for similar challenges in their wellness programs.
MEASURING SAFETY CULTURE AT PFIZERMichael Robson, Director, Colleague Safety, Pfizer, New York, New York
Pfizer has developed an intuitive system to measure and improve safety culture. Recognizing that safety improvement and injury reduction could not be achieved by merely focusing on improving management systems, this approach focuses attention on the importance of influencing the way colleagues behave in the workplace to enhance their engagement. This tool not only measures the level of colleague engagement, but also assists in the development of an improvement plan. In this session, you will learn about the operation of this tool and the benefits Pfizer has derived from the use of this measurement process.
LUNCH ( ON YOUR OWN) .................................... 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
SESSIONS ................................................................ 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Gary Stiles, Manager, Specialty Gs & Helium Sales, Airgas-National Welders, Charlotte, NC
This presentation will talk about the proper way to store, handle, and work with compressed gas cylinders safely. It will also discuss the specific do’s and don’ts for Oxidizers, Flammables, Non-Flammables, etc.
DRUG TESTING....THE NEW HIGHER STANDARD!Phillip V. Coe, President, Coe Management Group, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC
This session will explore new and innovative methods of drug testing with comparisons between oral fluid-hair-urine testing and choices between laboratory based testing and on-site “instant” kits, with question and answer period at the end.
INSURANCE 101 FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALSHerb DeCuers, Director, Sales, Davis Garvin Agency, Inc., Columbia, SC
A review of insurance coverage required and available for commercial industry.
ACTIVITY WITHOUT INSIGHTDr. Kim E. Alexander, Executive Director, Automotive Safety Research Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
This session will familiarize the participants with the Clemson University Automotive Safety Research Institute as well as provide an opportunity for personal reflection on human-vehicle-road safety issues.
BREAK ........................................................................2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SESSIONS ................................................................. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WORK COMP REFORM UPDATEJim Allonier, Vice President, Underwriting, Capital City Insurance Co., Inc., Columbia, SC
Update on the Workers’ Compensation Reform in the state of South Carolina.
PPE - REVISED STANDARDVan Henson, Supervisor, Training and Education, SC Department of LLR, OSHA Voluntary Programs, Columbia, SC
This session will focus on the recent revisions made to the PPE regulation. Primary focus will be on when an employee may be required to pay for certain PPE.
NFPA 70E UPDATEKathy Wilmer, Safety Consultant, Duke Energy, Charlotte, NC
Update on NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace including requirements for general industry. Also, a preview of 2009 proposed revisions.
MEASURING SAFETY CULTURE AT PFIZERMichael Robson, Director, Colleague Safety, Pfizer, New York, New York
Pfizer has developed an intuitive system to measure and improve safety culture. Recognizing that safety improvement and injury reduction could not be achieved by merely focusing on improving management systems, this approach focuses attention on the importance of influencing the way colleagues behave in the workplace to enhance their engagement. This tool not only measures the level of colleague engagement, but also assists in the development of an improvement plan. In this session, you will learn about the operation of this tool and the benefits Pfizer has derived from the use of this measurement process.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
Registration ... .......................................................... 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Exhibits Open ............................................................ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
SESSIONS ................................................................. 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE - WHERE DO YOU START?Allan Baxter, Hazardous Materials Training Coordinator, SC Fire Academy, Columbia, SC
This session will help cover some of the basic requirements an employer will need to establish a Hazmat response team. It will cover laws as related to hazardous materials, incidents, required training, basic equipment needs, advance equipment available and some basic response guidelines. (Outside demo).
NFPA 70E UPDATEKathy Wilmer, Safety Consultant, Duke Energy, Charlotte, NC
Update on NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace including requirements for general industry. Also, a preview of 2009 proposed revisions.
ABC’s OF FALL PROTECTION AND ROAD SHOWKeith Delias, Fall Protection Sales Manager, Miller Fall Protection by Sperian, Fayetteville, NC
This session will cover Anchor Points Body Wear and Connection Device. We will go over the Components of fall protection and fall forces on the human body, and speed that this can happen. We will also cover fall clearance shock absorbing lanyard & self-retracting lifelines harnesses, confined space systems and a lot more.....
INSURANCE 101 FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALSHerb DeCuers, Director, Sales, Davis Garvin Agency, Inc., Columbia, SC
A review of insurance coverage required and available for commercial industry.
BREAK ....................................................................... 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
SESSIONS ................................................................ 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERSGary Stiles, Manager, Specialty Gs & Helium Sales, Airgas-National Welders, Charlotte, NC
This presentation will talk about the proper way to store, handle, and work with compressed gas cylinders safely. It will also discuss the specific do’s and don’ts for Oxidizers, Flammables, Non-Flammables, etc.
DRUG TESTING....THE NEW HIGHER STANDARD!Phillip V. Coe, President, Coe Management Group, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC
This session will explore new and innovative methods of drug testing with comparisons between oral fluid-hair-urine testing and choices between laboratory based testing and on-site “instant” kits, with question and answer period at the end.
PPE - REVISED STANDARDVan Henson, Supervisor, Training and Education, SC Department of LLR, OSHA Voluntary Programs, Columbia, SC
This session will focus on the recent revisions made to the PPE regulation. Primary focus will be on when an employee may be required to pay for certain PPE.
INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE....WHAT IT TAKESStaff Member from the SC Fire Academy, Columbia, SC
Establishing and maintaining an industrial fire brigade requires planning. This session outlines needed risk assessments to determine the key elements of regulatory compliance, personnel & equipment and continuing support of an effective brigade.
SCOSC/EXHIBITOR DRAWING ............................ 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
LUNCH (on your own) ............................................ 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
SESSION . ................................................................1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
OUTSIDE DEMONSTRATIONABC’s OF FALL PROTECTION AND ROAD SHOW
A live demonstration of the effects of a shock absorbing lanyard sustaining a fall.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
Registration .............................................................. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION .............................................. .9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
BREAK/CHECK OUT ………………………… .... 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation …………………………… 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon