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2017 INDIANA SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE & EXPO

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Feb. 28 – March 2, 2017 | Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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Online: www.insafetyconf.com/registerPhone: (800) 824-6885Email: [email protected]: (317) 264-6855Mail: 115 W. Washington St. Ste 850S, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Event/DatesEarly Bird Pricing(before February 1, 2017)

Standard Pricing(after February 1, 2017)

Full Conference: February 28 - March 2 $449 $499

Two Days: March 1 - 2 $349 $399

One Day: March 1 or March 2 $249 $299

Pre-conference Workshops: February 28 $149 $199

Expo-only: March 1 $99 $99

Student $99 $99

INSHARP/VPP Site Meeting FREE FREE

VPP Contractor / Mobile Worksite Best Practices Workshop

FREE FREE

Group Discounts Available! Save up to 25%, use promo code GROUPSend 2-4, get 20% offSend 5-9, get 22% offSend 10+, get 25% off

Available online or email [email protected] to register your group.

Conference Hotel Information

The Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown and the SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown are the official conference hotels for 2017. To reserve your room, call (888) 236-2427 and request the 2017 Indiana Safety & Health Conference room rate or visit www.insafetyconf.com/hotel. Subject to availability. Discount rate available until Jan. 28, 2017.

Cancellations/SubstitutionsAll cancellations must be received in writing. A $25 processing fee per person will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received within two weeks of the conference date will be issued a credit certificate, less the $25 processing fee. Credits can be used toward any future Indiana Chamber conference(s) for up to one year. Credit is fully transferable. Substitutions are welcome at any time, but are requested in advance of the conference.

Special Diet RequestsIf you have special dietary restrictions or food allergies, email [email protected] no later than February 21, 2017 so we can make arrangements for your meals.

Send Your Entire Safety Team!• Safety Managers/Directors• Industrial Hygienists• Occupational Health Nurses or

Practitioners• Contractors• Construction Managers• Safety Committee Members• Safety Consultants• Plant Managers• Loss Control/Risk Managers• Facility/Building Managers• Safety Engineers• Maintenance Supervisors• Personnel and HR Managers

REGISTRATION AND LODGING INFORMATION

Conference LocationIndiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225This year’s conference and expo will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis and connected to the headquarter hotels via skywalk. Parking information is available at www.INSafetyConf.com.

Conference Mobile AppReceive text alerts, agenda updates, schedule changes and speaker information right to your smart phone. Details are available on the conference web site at www.INSafetyConf.com.

Professional Development• Credit pending for: CSP, CIH/CAIH,

CHMM, CNE, Wastewater Operator Certification

• Safety Specialist Compliance Certificate: up to three credits

• CEU hours and CM points are dependent on certification boards

• HRCI and SHRM: professional credits pending

Inclement WeatherPlease visit www.INSafetyConf.com for details on our inclement weather policy.


Richard HawkLearn how to leverage influence to instill a spirit of fun in your company’s safety culture. Richard Hawk, world-renowned expert on making safety fun, uses stories, props, songs and innovative interactions to share what he’s learned from working with hundreds of leaders in all kinds of industries. Audiences can’t help but have fun while they discover new ideas they can put into action right away.

Wednesday, March 1 | 8:15 a.m.

Opening General Session

Making Safety Fun

Captain Larry BrudnickiCaptain Brudnicki commanded the Coast Guard ship that performed two dramatic rescues that inspired the New York Times best-selling book and blockbuster movie, “The Perfect Storm.” Through practical lessons learned from Captain Brudnicki’s experiences, you will acquire powerful tools to make the correct decisions even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Thursday, March 2 | 8:00 a.m.

Morning General Session

Leadership Secrets From the Perfect Storm: 7 Steps to Making the Right Decision Every Time

Mark Briggs, CSPMark Briggs has a passion for delivering educational and motivational keynote speeches and training sessions, while having a bit of fun and sharing a laugh along the way. He’s known for smashing watermelons, tempting participants to snatch a $100 bill from a loaded rat trap and engaging his audience in countless ways, always while delivering an important and unforgettable message.

Thursday March 2 | 12:00 p.m.

Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards Luncheon Keynote Presentation

Highly Effective Safety Training

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

This year’s conference features more than 75 training sessions, three keynote speakers and countless industry experts to help you find your violation “super villians” and keep Gotham safe.

Full conference, two and single day registration options are available to fit any training budget. The conference will be here soon; grab your sidekick and register today!

Highlights for 2017• World class safety training• Continuing education• Engage with IOSHA and INSafe consultants• Hands-on safety demonstrations• Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards• Safety trade show with 100+ exhibitors• Connect with 1,000 professionals

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2017 CONFERENCE

SPONSORS


3M Personal Safety DivisionAcoustical Systems, Inc.Airfeet TechnologiesALERT Safety Products, Inc.All Safe Industries, Inc.American Society of Safety Engineers - Central

Indiana Chapter Approved Protection SystemsA-SAFEAthletico Physical TherapyATI Physical TherapyATI Worksite SolutionsAugust Mack EnvironmentalBoard of Certified Safety ProfessionalsBody One Work SolutionsBOPLAN USACarr Allison Medicare Compliance GroupCastle Windows Columbia Southern UniversityCommunity Employer HealthConcentra Medical CentersDustcontrol, Inc.EMSL Analytical, Inc.Environmental Management InstituteErgo AdvantageErgomat USAEssilor Prescription Safety EyewearExamineticsForklift Training SystemsFrakes EngineeringFranciscan WorkingWell / TravelWell

Galson Laboratories, a SGS CompanyGeneration Green RecyclingGibsonGreat Lakes OSHA Education CenterHastings Air Energy Control, Inc.Indiana Chamber Business Resources Indiana Chamber Membership Indiana Department of Labor Indiana Family and Social Services AdministrationIndiana University School of Public

Health-BloomingtonInplant Enviro Systems 2000ISTS-Industrial Safety

& Training ServicesKERAMIDA Inc.KHA Online-SDS™ Kindred HealthcareKlever InnovationsLiquid Waste RemovalMagid Glove and SafetyMarket ForceMichigan Safety ConferenceMid-America OSHA Education CenterMidwest Orthopaedics At RushMidwest Toxicology Services, LLCPristine Products, LLCProtectear USAR.C. Bremer Marketing Associates, Inc.RAECO, LLCRed Wing Shoe CompanyRitz Safety

RMS-SafetyRupp Safety Associates Safe Visitor SolutionsSafeStartSafety Management GroupSafety Resources, Inc.Safety Shoe Distributors \ HytestSafetyWearSaf-T-Gard International, Inc.Seattle Glove, Inc.Showa Best GloveSlice IncSMRT IndianaStaples Business AdvantageState Safety & ComplianceT K Group, Inc.Targeting Customer Safety, Inc.The HearSafe GroupTingley Protective Clothing and FootwearTRIUNE Health GroupU.S. Safety DepotUnique Home SolutionsUnited Sales AssociatesUS Healthworks of Indiana, Inc.VelocityEHSVisual Workplace, Inc.Walman OpticalWellFit Inc.Workplace Safety & Health Co., Inc.

EXHIBITORS List of exhibitors as of December 2, 2016

Visit these booths and be eligible for several prizes.

MARCH 1, 2017 | 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | HALL C

Sponsorships include an exhibit booth. For more information, please contact Jim Wagner at [email protected] or call (317) 264-6876.

EXPO CITY

Expo City Preview/Reception | Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Highlights for the 2017 Safety Expo City• 100+ safety exhibits• Hands-on safety demonstrations• Flash sessions (12 minute

educational sessions)• Wellness Corner• Rest and Relaxation Center• Speaker connections• Visit the Hall of Heroes

– Interactive Display


Expo City Preview/ReceptionTuesday, February 28 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.Join us as we kick off the 2017 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo with hors d’oeuvres and host bar in the expo hall. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends.

Everyday Hero ReceptionWednesday, March 1 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Following the day’s activities, we invite you to spend overtime with us and mingle with sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and other attendees. Make sure you register for prizes at many of the booths. The grand prize will be presented at the reception, so don’t miss it!

2017 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards LuncheonThursday, March 2 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.The Central Indiana Chapter of ASSE and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Labor, are pleased to present the 2017 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards, recognizing the most innovative safety and health initiatives among Indiana’s workplaces. Applications must be received by January 18, 2017 and are available at www.INSafetyConf.com.

Safety Expo7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Hall CBe sure to visit with the Safety Conference exhibitors to learn more about the products and services offered by our diverse range of exhibitors and sponsors. Attendees will be eligible for many prizes throughout the day.

Professional Career CounselingNew to the conference this year is professional career counseling! Conference attendees will have access to several local and national level recruiters specializing in safety, health and environmental opportunities. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis all day on March 1 for strategic career guidance, updates on the current state of the job market for EHS, detailed resume analysis and suggestions on navigating the interview process.

Indy Dine-Out, March 1Get a taste of Indy on Wednesday evening by visiting a local restaurant with your fellow conference attendees. The conference partners have selected four restaurants in downtown, each within walking distance of the Convention Center and the conference hotels. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. This optional dinner is on your own so please bring payment. The groups will depart from the Everyday Hero Reception at 6:00 p.m. and walk together to the restaurants.

INSHARP/VPP Site MeetingsLearn more about the Indiana Department of Labor’s programs to recognize and partner with businesses and work sites that show excellence in occupational safety and health. These half-day workshops are on the first day of the conference, Tuesday, February 28, and are free to attend. Registration for these workshops is included in your conference registration.

INSHARP/VPP Site Meeting• Update on the Indiana Dept. of Labor’s VPP and INSHARP programs• Best practices from Indiana VPP and INSHARP sites• Open to all Indiana VPP and INSHARP sites, and anyone

interested in learning about the programsRebecca Ellson, INSHARP Coordinator and Beth Gonzalez, Dave Crall and Travis Gentry, VPP Leaders, Indiana Department of Labor

VPP Contractor/Mobile Worksite Best Practices• Importance of management commitment and leadership• Importance of daily JHA and observation (BBS)• Driving safety, incentive programs and tracking systemsBeth Gonzalez, Dave Crall and Travis Gentry, VPP Leaders, Indiana Department of Labor

If you wish to attend these workshops only, please call (800) 824-6885.

WHAT’S GOING ON


8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Desk Hours Sponsored by

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning WorkshopsMorning BreakSponsored by

Workshop 1WK1: Confined Space Rescue (All; Any)• Need for setting up a rescue plan and finding the correct rescue

team• Outline the training needs of a rescue team• Learn the type of equipment needed for a confined space rescueGery Giannini, CET, Director of Training and Bruce Guiliani, CSP, CET, Director of Safety, Heritage Group Safety

Workshop 2WK2: Technical Review of Three Best Practice Ergonomic Assessment Tools to Quantify MSD Risk (All; Any)• The NIOSH Lifting Equation to objectively evaluate MSD risk

associated with lifting/lowering job tasks• The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) calculator to evaluate

whole body postural MSD risks• The Job Rotation Evaluator calculator to objectively determine the

best rotation sequence based on job demandsMark Middlesworth, MS, ATC/L, CEES, Founder and Owner, Ergonomics Plus Inc.

Workshop 3WK3: OSHA Process Safety Management• Introduction to the OSHA and EPA regulations• Trends in enforcement activity• Recent regulatory activity in PSM and RMP Jonathan Zimmerman, EHS Manager, Kellogg’s–Cincinnati Bakery

Workshop 4WK4: 10 Steps for Developing Safety Performance Measures• Strategies and tools for prioritizing and validating your metrics• Case studies will be provided to illustrate practical application• Participants will have an opportunity to begin developing a plan

for measures that predict superior safety performanceEarl Blair, EdD, CSP and Barry S. Spurlock, Esq., CSP, Eastern Kentucky University

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops

Workshop 5WK5: Safety Leadership: Conventional Wisdom and Unintended Consequences (I/A; Any)• Unintended consequences associated with injury prevention

programs• Solutions that can reduce the likelihood of these consequences• Factors that make unintended consequences more likely when

altering existing safety programsMark Pergrem, MS, Senior Safety Consultant, SAFEmap International

Workshop 6WK6: How To Become A Safety Training Ninja© (All; Any)• Explain five ways to make training easier and more exciting• Develop learning objectives that not only meet your company’s

safety needs but that you can actually prove you achieved• Begin to make compliance training actually interestingRegina McMichael, CSP,CET, President, The Learning Factory, Inc.

Workshop 7WK7: Using Z490.1 to Make Better Safety Training (All; Any)• Barriers to effective safety training• Skill sets and methods to enhance training• Effective methods for evaluating training• Use ANSI Z490.1 to design better safety classes through a

training processBruce Guiliani, CSP, CET, Director of Safety, Heritage Group Safety and Kevin Slates, Ed.D, MPA, CSP, Associate Clinical Professor, Indiana University

Workshop 8WK8: Right-Sizing Risk Management for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the OSH Professionals Who Work for Them (I/A; Any)• Key components of the ANSI/ASSE Z690 risk management

standards• Barriers to the implementation of this framework in a SME• Strategies to implement or reinforce the current risk-based

approach upon return to the SMEPamela Walaski, CSP, CHMM, Director, Health and Safety, GAI Consultants, Inc.

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Expo City Preview/Welcome Reception

*Note: After each session title (when data available), in parentheses, are the session skill level and appropriate company/employee size. Skill levels are Novice (N), Intermediate (I), Advanced (A) or All. Company size ranges from zero to 500+ employees, or Any.

CONFERENCEAGENDA

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017


7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Hours Sponsored by

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Expo City

7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Expo City Sponsored by

8:15 a.m. Conference Opening General SessionWelcoming and Opening RemarksChristina Merriott, President, Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, with Proclamation from the Indiana Dept. of Labor

Keynote Presentation: Richard Hawk

9:30 a.m. Expo City Break Sponsored by

Concurrent Session One Five sessions take place from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., and four from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Please choose only one of the nine.

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.Effective Safety Management1A: Just Imagine! Innovative Ideas to Keep Your Safety Program Fresh and Alive• Why imagination is a powerful problem-solving tool, and how to

hone imagination and overcome obstacles that hinder it• Ways imagination can improve safety programs and add spice to

meetings and communications• How imagination is a key factor in successful accident investigationsRichard Hawk

Updates in Education and Consulting Skills1B: Using the Science of Human Performance to Reduce Error and Mistakes – Before An Incident Occurs (All; 250+)• Introduce key concepts of human performance• Recognize predictable error rates and performance modes• Highlight error reduction toolsMatt Holland, CSP, Senior EHS Director, Arconic

Management Safety Principles and Solutions1C: OSHA’s e-Recordkeeping Rule: Navigating the Anti-Retaliation Provisions (All; Any)• Understand employees’ rights related to reports of injuries and illnesses• Learn how injury/illness reporting systems and incentive programs

must be structured to comply with OSHA requirements

• Determine how to effectively discipline injured workers and when drug testing is still permitted

Adele Abrams, JD, CMSP, President, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.

Worker’s Comp: Injuries, Analysis and Prevention1D: Building a Safety Climate Dashboard (N/I; Any)• Evaluating leading and lagging indicators• Communicating successes in safety• Positively involving front line employeesJoe Melton, Manager of Consulting, RCI/Dekra Insight

General Safety 1E: UAW-Ford START Card Process • Help identify hazards and their controls with input from skilled

trades performing work• Improve alignment of skilled trades workers during equipment

breakdowns• Reinforce when it is appropriate to stop a jobSean Coughlin, Assistant Director Health and Safety, UAW-Ford Department and Mark Jones, CSP, CIH, Company Co-Chair, UAW-Ford National Joint Committee on Health and Safety, UAW-Ford; and John Lawson, VOME Safety Manager, Ford Motor Company

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.Occupational Health Safety and Wellness1F: Deadly Dust: How to Comply with 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica (I/A; Any)• Determine if OSHA’s new standard 1910.1053 on respirable

crystalline silica applies to your workplace• Conduct an in-depth review of the standard’s requirements• Discuss best management practices for compliance and

managing costsThomas Giffin, Compliance Specialist, August Mack Environmental

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals1G: Unlocking OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Requirements • Guarding by barriers when physical devices are infeasible/guarding

by “safe distance” if permitted• OSHA standards in machine guarding in different activities and

operations• Employee training and inspection requirements• Most frequently cited OSHA standards for lockout/tagout requirementsMark McDaniel, Safety Consultant and Debra Rauen, Safety Consultant, INSafe, Indiana Dept. of Labor

Construction Safety1H: The Basics of Fall Protection (All; Any)• Falls remain a leading cause of death, often as a result of failure

to follow the basics• With two of three fatal falls from less than 20 feet, many fail to

understand that a six foot lanyard requires almost this amount of

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height to function correctly• Documented inspection of equipment is often ignored, resulting

in deteriorated and damaged equipment remaining in serviceRichard Vaccaro, MS, Fall Protection Specialist, United Sales Associates

General Safety II1I: Image-Based Safety Training (All; Any)• How the brain processes images and text differently and how this

information can be applied to safety training• Distinguish between good and bad safety training images so

training materials are relevant and effective• Several image-based safety training games and activities that follow

the principles of accelerated learning; immediately use these activities in the workplace

Linda Tapp, CSP, President, SafetyFUNdamentals

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch in Expo City

Concurrent Session Two Five sessions take place from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m., and four from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Please choose only one of the nine.

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.Effective Safety Management2A: Getting a Grip on Chemical Inventory: The New World of GHS (I; 101-249)• How the adoption of OSHA HazCom 2012 has provided indirect

challenges• What ways chemical inventory management can forge a pathway

to the new world of GHSKim Stier, Chief Industry and Innovation Officer, SiteHawk

Updates in Education and Consulting Skills2B: Influencing Behaviors to Improve Employee Safety Performance (N/I; Any)• How to understand why employees choose the behaviors they do • How to choose consequences that are actually effective at

encouraging safe behavior • An understanding of Normalization of Deviance and how it

impacts an organization’s safety cultureKeith Robinson, CSP, CHMM, Corporate Safety Director, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Management Safety Principles and Solutions2C: Rigging the Force In Your Favor (N/I; Any)• Identify rigging hazards and potential hazards• Basic rigging hitches• What forces may be affecting your liftsIzzy De Jesus, CSP, OHST, Loss Prevention Consultant, Gibson

Worker’s Comp: Injuries, Analysis and Prevention2D: Utilization of a Job Diagnostic Survey to Measure Employee Job Satisfaction and How Task Rotation Can be a Valuable Solution (N/I; 101-249)• What is the job characteristics model?• How is a job diagnostic survey conducted?• How can this survey benefit my organization?Jessica Chandler, CEIS, Ergonomics Consultant, ATI Worksite Solutions

General Safety 2E: OSHA Temporary Worker Initiative: Do You Know Your Responsibilities? (All; Any)• OSHA’s emphasis on temporary worker protection makes it

imperative for employers to know their responsibilities• Analyze the shared responsibilities of both the host and staffing

agencies• Review OSHA resources including letters of interpretation,

enforcement actions and cases studiesPaul Wendel, ARM, ALCM, Account Engineer and Anthony Zoia, CSP, Senior Consultant, Zurich Services Corp.

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.Occupational Health Safety and Wellness2F: The Big Switch: Why You Need to Shift Your Organization from Compliance to Risk (I/A; Any)• Current changes taking place in the OHS profession as a result

of injury/incident data showing a lack of reduction in fatalities and serious injuries

• Difference between a compliance-based and risk-based OHS program

• Method by which attendees can begin to shift their organizations to a more risk-based approach to workplace safety

Pamela Walaski, CSP, CHMM, Director, Health and Safety, GAI Consultants, Inc.

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals2G: A Safer Look at Welding in Your Maintenance Department• Common violations cited under OSHA’s welding safety standard(s)• High risk activities• §1910.252: General requirements• §1910.253: Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting• §1910.254: Arc welding and cutting• §1910.255: Resistance weldingCurtis Taylor, Safety Consultant, and Tony Kuritz, Safety Consultant, INSafe, Indiana Dept. of Labor

Construction Safety2H: Breakthrough Results in Contractor Safety: Applying Concepts of Safety Culture to Owner/Contractor Relationships (All; Any)• Principles of a good safety culture and how those principles apply

to an owner/contractor relationship


• Link between good safety and good productivity in a work area• What a leader can do to drive a better safety culture, especially

in an owner/contractor relationshipScott Lowe, CSP, PE, Contractor HSE Consultant, Eli Lilly and Company

General Safety II2I: Getting a Seat in the C-Suite (All; Any)• Identify your company’s formal and informal power structure• Different influencing skills safety pros need to know to move

forward in their organization• Five things you can do to get closer to a seat in the board roomRegina McMichael, CSP,CET, President, The Learning Factory, Inc.

2:15 p.m. Expo City Break

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Session Three

Effective Safety Management3A: Pushing Through the Plateau: Taking Your Safety Program to the Next Level (I/A; Any)• Assumptions inherent in current approaches to safety monitoring

and metrics• Situations in which these assumptions can lead to an overestimation

of the effectiveness of a safety program• Possible solutions that can mitigate the negative effects of these

assumptionsMark Pergrem, MS, Senior Safety Consultant, SAFEmap International

Updates in Education and Consulting Skills3B: Communication: Your Most Powerful Tool to Get Results and Drive Change (I; Any)• Understand communication as a six-step process• Identify and consider important communication factors such as

audience needs, desired engagement level of audience and best practices in delivery

• Identify significant opportunities where effective communication is critical

Cathy Hansell, CCSR, CSM, MS, JD, President, Breakthrough Results, LLC

Management Safety Principles and Solutions3C: Lessons Learned From the Flight Deck (I; Any)• Importance of leading indicators and what they could mean to an

organization• Using leading indicators to drive real change• Ignoring the static and getting real facts from your investigationsEric Glass, Senior EHS Advisor, UL EHS & Sustainability

Worker’s Comp: Injuries, Analysis and Prevention3D: Safety’s “Missing Link:” The Human Element (All; Any)• Why management, supervisors and co-workers should use

positive reinforcement with fellow employees• An understanding of the importance of healthy sleep in our

everyday lives and how fatigue can greatly affect our individual health along with workplace safety and performance

• Case study of Alcoa and how safe habits “spill over” into other areas of an organization

Kurt VonRueden, CSP, CET, EHS Director, IEA, Inc.

General Safety3E: How Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Influence Decision Makers (I; Any)• Competencies of transformational OHS professionals• Applied decision-making theory• Qualities of influential safety leadershipDaniel Snyder, CSP, Owner, SPAN International Training LLC

Occupational Health Safety and Wellness3F: Hearing Conservation in the Work Place: Do’s, Don’ts, and Make Sure’s (Advanced; Any)• Better understanding of hearing conservation in the workplace• Application of state and federal laws• Best practicesJohn Mauro, President, The Hearsafe Group/Worksafe-USA, Inc.

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals3G: Understanding OSHA’s Construction Silica Standard• Requirements of the new construction respirable crystalline silica

standard• Common construction-related tasks where exposures to respirable

crystalline may occur• Exposure limits and control methods to limit exposure to respirable

crystalline silicaBryan Thais, Safety Consultant, and Benjamin Ross, Safety Consultant, INSafe, Indiana Dept. of Labor

Construction Safety3H: Buried Alive: A Survivor’s Story (All; Any)• How complacency and other conditions can lead to making

errors with very serious consequences• Consequences of a serious safety incident on family, friends,

co-workers and others• Simple safety skills attendees can use to avoid future injuriesJoe Tantarelli, Senior Safety Consultant, SafeStart®

General Safety II3I: Workplace Violence Prevention and Response (All; Any)• Different types and trends of workplace violence• Potential areas of improvement for preventing violence in the

workplace• Establish a plan for responding to active shooter eventsKevin Beswick, Manager of Construction Services, RMS Safety

3:45 p.m. Expo City Break


4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Session Four

Effective Safety Management4A: From Selfie to Safety: A Safety Manager’s Guide to Millennials (All; Any)• Millennials are an ever-increasing demographic in the workplace,

and present an entirely different challenge than managing workers from Gen X or the Baby Boomer generation

• Millennials can be integrated into your safety culture and become a valuable ally in keeping your workplace safe

• Learn how to effectively manage millennials and turn them into a key component of your safety culture

Thomas Giffin, Compliance Specialist, August Mack Environmental

Updates in Education and Consulting Skills4B: A Step Back is a Step Forward: Putting Life Back in Safety Training (All; Any)• Some companies are choosing to convert their safety courses to

e-learning; does this provide effective safety training?• This session focuses on human interaction, relating first-hand

experiences and encouraging peer feedback as a critical part of safety training and retention

• This session provides examples of hands-on and technological enhancements to motivate and help retain learning in all generations of employees

Claudia Niehaus, Safety, Human Resources and Environmental Manager, IBC Advanced Alloys, Inc. and Bruce Guiliani, CSP, CET, Director of Safety and Loss Control, Heritage Group Safety

Management Safety Principles and Solutions4C: Supervisors: The Hidden Safety Heroes (All; Any)• Developing supervisor leadership skills• Employee development• Establishing proactive hazard awarenessGary Clark, RSP, Loss Prevention Manager, Gibson

Worker’s Comp: Injuries, Analysis and Prevention4D: Bringing Thor’s Hammer Down On Workers’ Compensation Claims (All; Any)• The impact of timely reporting on claims costs• The humanistic and financial benefits of a strong return-to-work

program• How the experience mod is derived, how it impacts costs and

what can be done to control itShawna Neilson, AIC, AIM, AIS, Director of Risk Management Services, Gibson

General Safety4E: Behavioral Approaches and Telematics in Fleet Safety Programs• Understand aggressive driving events• How systems can influence driving behavior• Identify root causes of aggressive drivingDon Tolbert, CSP, CCMP, Technical Director and Peter VanDyne, CSP, CFPS, Technical Director, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Occupational Health Safety and Wellness4F: A Concise Review of Chemical Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) (I; Any)• How did they get these *&%$! numbers?• Is someone going to get hurt if they exceed a limit?• How should I use them in a real situation (without reading a 200-

page book)?Andrew Havics, CIH, PE, Director, pH2, LLC

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals4G: Spray Finishing and NFPA 33• Regulations that apply to spray booths• Proper design and equipment needed • Storage of flammable and combustible liquids used in spray

finishing• Air monitoring• Personal protective equipment needed in spray finishingGary Hulbert, Health Consultant and Brad Freeman, Health Consultant, INSafe, Indiana Dept. of Labor

Construction Safety4H: So You’ve Got a Safety Order - Now What? (All; Any)• The post-inspection process• Evaluation and defense of safety orders• The process when informal discussions failRyan Poor, JD, Partner, Ice Miller LLP

General Safety II4I: Effective Training Techniques (N/I; Any)• Activities that work to keep the audience engaged• Different behavior styles and how to adapt training as necessary • How to handle disruptive participantsBradford Weber, Operations Manager/Safety Consulting, Sheakley

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Everyday Hero Reception (all attendees, speakers and sponsors/exhibitors are invited to attend)


7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Desk HoursSponsored by

7:30 a.m. Continental BreakfastSponsored by

8:00 a.m. Morning General Session Welcoming and Opening RemarksChristina Merriott, President, Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Keynote Presentation: Captain Larry Brudnicki

9:00 a.m. BreakSponsored by

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Session Five

Effective Safety Management5A: A Disruptive Paradigm: The Systems Thinking About Human Error (I/A; 101+)• The difference between human error and at-risk behavior and its

significance• Why human error is usually not the cause of incidents, but a

symptom of issues deeper in the organization and its systems• The approaches of “safety differently” and actions that an

organization may take to shift its approach to safetyRichard Pollock, CSP, ASP, President, CLMI Safety Training

Environmental/Emergency/Fire Protection5B: Emergency Action Plan – Leading The Fight! (All; Any)• Developing and implementing an emergency action plan• Effective communication and training to ensure your employees

know how to respond in an emergency• Training your employees on fire prevention and how to respond in a

fire: prevention techniques, evacuation drills and use of extinguishersAndy Metsker, Loss Prevention Consultant, Gibson

Safety Objectives and Concepts5C: Strategies for Preventing Fatal and Life-Changing Injury Events (A; 101-249)• All organizations have exposure to risk that must be actively managed• Identify precursors to fatal and life-changing injury events• Why people think the way they do and how that affects behaviorsFrank Baker, CSP, ARM, CFPS, ALCM, Manager, Risk Management and Greg Clone, ASP, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Eastern Alliance Insurance Group

SH&E Best Practices5D: Biomechanics and Beyond: Unleashing Human Resiliency (I; 250+)• Define the key elements of an effective biomechanics and

physical resiliency toolbox for industrial organizations• Apply those elements to sustain and improve the musculoskeletal

disorder injury prevention process at their site• Quantitatively evaluate the amount of improvement gained from

the improvements madeSheila Denman, MA, MS, PT, CEIS, Sr. Vice President, ATI Worksite Solutions

General Safety5E: What is the Hospitalizations and Amputations Reporting Telling IOSHA About Injuries in Indiana? (N/I; 0-249)• Common high-risk behaviors causing the most hospitalizations

and amputations in Indiana• How to monitor, train and put policies in place to mitigate

common hospitalizations/amputations• How and when to conduct a basic accident investigation for

submission to IOSHAJulie Alexander, JD, Director of General Industry and Whistleblower Investigation Unit, Indiana Department of Labor

Risk Identification and Control5F: Achieving and Sustaining High-Performance Self-Organizing Criticality and the Process Enneagram (All; Any)• Learn about self-organizing criticality (SOC), a fundamental

insight into how nature works• Learn how to use the process enneagram which when combined

with SOC enables the attainment of outstanding results• Learn three simple rules that will enable attendees to immediately

begin to improve their organization’s safety performanceRichard N. Knowles, Ph.D., President, Richard N. Knowles & Associates, Inc.

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals5G: What’s In a Name? How the Bureau of Labor Statistics Collects and Publishes SOII and CFOI Data • Overview of how the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data,

from survey through publication• How the annual results should be interpretedJoe Black, Stacy Wart and Kenneth Boucher, Quality, Metrics and Statistics, Indiana Department of Labor

Safety Perspectives: General and Specific5H: Safety and Technology: A 21st Century Approach to Managing Safety (All; Any)• Understand the challenges of safety management in regards to

document management and quality control• Learn how technology can meet those challenges and exceed

your expectations

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017


• Move from measuring your safety success using leading vs. lagging indicators

Ryan Pollack, CHST, HSE Manager, XL Industrial Services and Brooke Pankey, Product Manager, HCSS

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Session Six

Effective Safety Management6A: The Process and Tools of Kiken Yochi Training (KYT) Hazard Recognition and Prevention Program (A; 250+)• The KYT “best method” to be most effective in learning to

recognize hazards• Learn to recognize potential hazards and the countermeasures

needed to eliminate those hazardsJulie Branaman, EHS Manager, Arvin Sango Inc.

Environmental/Emergency/Fire Protection6B: Active Shooter Preparedness for You and Your Facility (All; Any)• Active shooter awareness and response for you and guidance in

training your staff• Hands-on training of bleeding control techniques including discussion

on commercially designed tourniquets and hemostatic agents• Discussion of how to present an active shooter response program

to decision-makers at your organization and implementationJosh Halstead, EMT-P, Director of Business Development, SMRT Indiana

Safety Objectives and Concepts6C: Selling Safety to the Front Line Employee (N/I; Any)• Importance of vision and common purpose• Practical selling tips• How to have a “make safety personal” conversationPatrick J. Karol, CSP, Senior Director of Safety, EEC Environmental

SH&E Best Practices6D: Best Practices in Workplace Safety and Health: The Jasper Engines and Transmissions Story Jason Pieper, Safey Director, Jasper Engines and Transmissions

General Safety6E: Flammable and Combustible Liquid Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility (N/I; Any)• How to train your co-workers so obeying laws, following

procedures and using safety products are intuitive• Learn about employers who have put their employees and their

facilities at risk unnecessarily • Be able to walk through your facility and spot if there are areas where

you can improve your flammable and combustible liquids safetyGlen Carter, Senior Product Design and Development Engineer, Justrite Manufacturing Company LLC

Risk Identification and Control6F: Ergonomics and Injury Prevention (All; Any)• The concept of injury management vs. injury prevention• The continuum of injury management and injury prevention services• The value of injury management and ergonomicsBill Beck, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Work Strategies Coordinator, Select Physical Therapy

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals6G: Best Practices in Workplace Safety and Health: Electro-SpecBen McKnight, Environment/Safety Coordinator, Electro-Spec, Inc.

Safety Perspectives: General and Specific6H: Engaging and Retaining the Next Generation of Safety Professionals (All; Any)• Market analysis for the future of the safety and health profession• Best practices for employee engagement initiatives and

professional development• Key leadership strategies for effective motivation, recruiting and

retaining top talentClint Wolfley, CSP, CHST, STSC, Director of Business Development, Board of Certified Safety Professionals

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2017 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards Lunch Sponsored by

Remarks: Chet Brandon, President Elect/Conference Chair, Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers. GWSA Presentation: Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, Indiana Dept. of Labor. Indiana Chamber Safety Compliance Specialist Certificates Presentation: Jennifer George, Director, Conferences, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Luncheon Presentation: Mark Briggs

1:30 p.m. Break

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Session Seven

Effective Safety Management7A: Would You Watch Out For My Safety?® (A; Any)• How to comfortably share safety concerns with others• Positively point out safety hazards to others on and off the job• Help the more experienced workforce understand the vital role

they play in helping the “new guy” work safelyJohn Drebinger, CSP, Certified Speaking Professional, John Drebinger Presentations


Environmental/Emergency/Fire Protection7B: Fire Protection Systems: An Important Part of Employee Safety (N/I; Any)• Learn the human cost of fires in various business occupancies –

injuries and fatalities• Learn the advantages and disadvantages of sprinklers and

gaseous agent fire protection systems• Describe the inspection and maintenance requirements for

sprinklers and gaseous agent fire protection systemsPatric McCon, CSP, CFPS, CHMM, Senior Risk Engineering Consultant, Zurich Services Corporation

Safety Objectives and Concepts7C: Advancing HSE Professionals in Business (N/I; Any)• The three competencies needed to advance one’s career• Personal branding concepts• How to look at career progression in new waysJulius Rhodes, SPHR, Founder and Principal, mpr group

SH&E Best Practices7D: Too Broke to Pay Attention? Overcome the Distraction of Worry, Stress and Burnout• Understand how daily distractions create safety risks• Implement stress management by improving coping skills• Augment safety training with coping strategies, resiliency and

wellness• Increase motivation for employees to want to implement protocolsHeather Sayers Lehman, MS, CEO & Executive Health Coach, Overcoming U – Mindful Corporate Wellness

Risk Identification and Control7E: Management of Fire Risk in Agricultural Operations (All; Any)• Recognize areas of highest potential for fires to occur in

agricultural equipment and facilities• Determine appropriate safeguards for prevention of fire and

reduction of losses related to agricultural fires• Identify safety engineering and fire prevention equipment that may

reduce the risk of fire and the associated losses caused by a fireBenjamin Peetz, CSP, CFPS, Agribusiness Risk Control Consultant, FCCI Insurance Group

INSAFE/Safety Fundamentals7F: Best Practices in Workplace Safety and Health: Marathon and VPP Glen Bahr, Terminal Director, Marathon Petroleum Company

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Session Eight

Effective Safety Management8A: Process Safety Management (PSM) (All; Any)• Learn the important functions of OSHA’s PSM standard• Understand the differences and similarities between PSM and risk

management plan• Be aware of recent changes to the PSM standardTrent Blake, ASP, Security, Health and Safety Director, KERAMIDA Inc.

Environmental/Emergency/Fire Protection8B: Explosive Dust Management Overview and the New OSHA Requirements (All; Any)• What facilities does this new rule affect• What steps to take• What happens if dust is not handled properlyNate McGarrh, CESCP, Senior Safety Engineer, The Hilgeman Group

Safety Objectives and Concepts8C: From Safety Leader to Business Leader: Bridging the Gap (All; Any)• Explain why companies seek business leaders over managers for

leadership roles• List the five consistent areas that corporate leaders say they seek

in business leader colleagues• Implement communication and leadership skills required for this roleJohn McBride, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director, National Recruiting, Consentium Search, LLC

SH&E Best Practices8D: HR’s Role in Safety Management (I; 101-249)• Connecting with key business partners for highest impact• Making safety fun and engaging• Remembering why it mattersMarlin Smith, Director of Human Resources, Hendrickson Truck Suspensions

Risk Identification and Control8E: 5S + Safety Finds a New Home at an Old Refinery• Become familiar with 5S components and how work areas can be

designed for peak effectiveness and efficiency• Identify how an organization’s safety culture can be transformed

and improved by implementing a 5S + safety program• Importance of weekly auditing by facility zones to engage all

employee levels, track improvement progress and sustain high operational standards

Damon Shodrock, CSP, Safety & Security Supervisor, Calumet Specialty Products

4:00 p.m. 2017 Indiana Safety and Health Conference Adjourns

Schedule is subject to change. For most recent schedule, please visit www.INsafetyConf.com.

The annual Governor’s

Workplace Safety Awards

will be presented during

the INDIANA Safety and

Health Conference and

Expo, which takes place

at the Indiana Convention

Center. The conference

begins February 28 and

concludes March 2.

New This Year!Nominate your safety and Health champion For the new award category:

To Learn more, visit

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Safety HeroYOU COULD BE

THIS YEAR’S

Winner!

Who

will

Triumph? POW!

2017 INDIANA SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE & EXPOFeb. 28-March 2, 2017Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis


2017Governor’sWorkplace

SafetyAwards!

Applications due byJanuary 18, 2017!

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The annual Governor’s

Workplace Safety Awards

will be presented during

the INDIANA Safety and

Health Conference and

Expo, which takes place

at the Indiana Convention

Center. The conference

begins February 28 and

concludes March 2.

New This Year!Nominate your safety and Health champion For the new award category:

To Learn more, visit

www.in.gov/dol/2934.htm

Safety HeroYOU COULD BE

THIS YEAR’S

Winner!

Who

will

Triumph? POW!

2017 INDIANA SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE & EXPOFeb. 28-March 2, 2017Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis


2017Governor’sWorkplace

SafetyAwards!

Applications due byJanuary 18, 2017!

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