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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Edwin G. Foulke Jr. Partner - Fisher & Phillips LLP & Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Richard (Buss) Brauer Director of Human Resources - American Maplan Corporation dba battenfeld-cincinnati USA (BCU) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 8TH ANNUAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS NETWORK WITH TOP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS MEET WITH LEADING INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 6th ANNUAL Safety, Health & Environmental Services MARCH 5 & 6, 2015 MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CONFERENCE & EXPO

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERSEdwin G. Foulke Jr.

Partner - Fisher & Phillips LLP & Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA

Richard (Buss) BrauerDirector of Human Resources - American Maplan Corporation

dba battenfeld-cincinnati USA (BCU)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

8TH ANNUAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

NETWORK WITH TOP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

MEET WITH LEADING INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS

Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado DriveBlue Springs, MO 64014

6th ANNUAL

Safety, Health & Environmental Services

MARCH 5 & 6, 2015

MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CONFERENCE & EXPO

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The Builders’ Association’s 7th Annual Safety Excellence Award Judges (from left): Dan Stark,

CIH, Assistant Director, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Pat Flynn,

Ed.S., Assistant Professor, Environmental and Safety Management, School of Construction,

Pittsburg State University College of Technology; D. Scott Malony, CSP, Safety Compliance

Officer, OSHA Kansas City Area Office; Allen Vinyard, Safety Consultant, Division of Industrial

Safety and Health, Kansas Department of Labor; and Raymond Smith, Compliance Officer,

OSHA Kansas City Area Office.

THE BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

8TH

ANNUAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS BREAKFAST

Thursday, March 5, 2015

7:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M.

Breakfast and Awards Presentation in Ballroom Salons A – E The Grand Award for All Divisions is scheduled to be presented by

Marcia Drumm, Acting Regional Administrator for OSHA Region VII Office

CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

THE BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

MISSOURI DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

OSHA REGION VII OFFICE

OSHA KANSAS CITY AREA OFFICE

2013 Brian Thomas, A.L. Huber, Inc.

2012 Dennis Burks, HNTB Corp.

2011 Jim Miller, JE Dunn Construction Company

2010 Jim Pickel, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc.

2009 David Hulse, JE Dunn Construction Company

2008 Chuck Paulson, MMC Contractors

2007 Greg Jobe, Walton Construction Company

2013 Kelly-Hill Company

2012 JE Dunn Construction Company

2011 Coleman Industrial Construction, Inc.

2010 The Weitz Company

2009 Walton Construction Company

2008 JE Dunn Construction Company

2007 M.A. Mortenson Construction

PAST

SAFETY EXCELLENCE

AWARD WINNERS

Grand Award 2013 awarded to Kelly-Hill Company. Left to right: Tim Rock, COO; Kathy Wright, Secretary/Treasurer; Alice Houser, President and CEO; and Neal Houser, Vice

President.

Brian Thomas Safety Director,

A.L. Huber, was honored as Safety Professional of the Year 2013.

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MEETING & EVENT FACILITIES

FLOOR PLAN

Conveniently located east of downtown Kansas City, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Adams Pointe Conference Center and Courtyard by Marriott provides an inspiring environment for meetings, special events, and great hotel stays. The conference center is adjacent to the Adams Pointe Golf Club, lakes, parks and a multitude of walking trails. Adams Pointe is a short drive from the Chiefs and Royals' Truman Sports Complex, the Power and Light District, the Country Club Plaza and many other shopping and entertainment venues. LODGING/LOCATION The Courtyard by Marriott is offering a special room rate of $89.00 for single/double occupancy. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel connects with the conference center offering guests an outstanding lodging experience they have come to expect from Marriott. Reservations must be made directly with Courtyard Kansas City, 1500 North East Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Phone: (816) 228-8100. Please indicate that you will be attending the conference when making your reservations.

DIRECTIONS

1400 NE Coronado Drive • Blue Springs • MO 64014

Phone: 816.220.4400 • Toll Free: 1.866.822.3267

East of Kansas City, I-70 exit #21, south on Adams Diary Parkway, 1 block, east (left) on Coronado Drive 0.4 miles. The Adams Pointe Conference Center's main entrance is located behind the Courtyard by Marriott.

Driving Directions

ADAMS POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER

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Partner - Fisher & Phillips LLP & Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr is a partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP, a leading national labor and employment law firm and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group in its Atlanta, Georgia office. Prior to joining Fisher & Phillips, Ed was the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Named by President George W. Bush to head OSHA, he served from April, 2006 to November 2008. During his tenure at OSHA, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities rates dropped to their lowest level in recorded history. He served on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission from 1990 to 1995, chairing the

Commission from March 1990 to February 1994, and is the only person in the country to have held both these positions.

Ed’s practice includes workplace safety compliance and strategic safety planning, whistleblower compliance and litigation involving the 22 whistleblower statutes handled by OSHA, defense of employers in responding to workplace health and safety cases including OSHA citations and providing advice and assistance to employers in responding to workplace fatalities and catastrophic accidents and in legislative and regulatory matters. He has represented employers in thousands of OSHA inspections and OSHA citation contests.

Ed has worked in the labor and employment area, specializing in occupational safety and health issues, for more than 30 years. In 2010, 2011 and again in 2012-13 he was named as one of the “50 Most Influential EHS Leaders” by EHS Today magazine, as well as being named one of the “50 Most Influential EHS Leaders” in the United States by Occupational Hazards magazine in 2008. He is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on occupational safety and health issues and one of the top speakers and writers in this area.

Director of Human Resources - American Maplan Corporation dba battenfeld-cincinnati USA (BCU)

Richard Brauer is a celebrated motivational speaker and serves as Director of Human Resources for American Maplan Corporation dba battenfeld-cincinnati USA (BCU). He is nationally recognized as a “high-content” presenter whose insights have been put to practice across the country by competitive businesses, non-profit organizations, and influential associations.

As the recipient of accolades from both the U.S. and Kansas Department of Labor, Richard is noted as an authority in the transition of corporate culture. Through the use of introspective management concepts and the design of innovative regulatory programs,

he has facilitated culture transformations for companies in the plastic extrusion, aerospace, and food processing industries, allowing those companies to enjoy the full potential of their human capital.

In addition to the responsibilities to the BCU organization, Richard has presented over 300 seminars, delivering dozens of motivational programs every year on managing difficult workplace situations, employee retention, introspective leadership, workforce enhancement, diversity understanding, and change management. His culture transformation concepts are based not on theory alone but on lessons learned as he fought to keep his loss of sight from impeding his own professional growth.

Striving for that balance in life and understanding that success isn’t about what you have but what you give, Richard has had the honor of travelling across the North American continent for the past nineteen years serving in his free time as an emissary for Leader Dogs For The Blind, promoting social understanding and creating opportunities for those facing vision loss.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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DAY 1 Thursday, March 5, 2015

REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST BUFFET .................................................................................................................. 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS/OPENING SESSION-EDWIN FOULKE JR., FISHER & PHILLIPS ................. 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

BREAK/EXPO .......................................................................................................................................................... 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

LUNCH BUFFET ....................................................................................................................................................... 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING RECEPTION ........................................................................................................ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CLAIMS INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................................................................... 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM William Denning - Sanders Warren & Russell LLP Bradley Russell - Sanders Warren & Russell LLP Early and thorough investigation of a potential claim is often critical in determining fault, preserving evidence and finding out exactly how an accident occurred. This presentation focuses on information to obtain during the initial stages of an investigation and the role that information may play in prosecuting and/or defending a subsequent civil lawsuit. 2015 NFPA 70E CODE RELEASE & OSHA INTERPRETATIONS “SAFE ELECTRIC WORK PRACTICES .... 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Brian Downie, MAST. ELEC. - Faith Technologies, Inc. The updated 2015 version of NFPA 70E was released in July of 2014 and this short course is meant to address core areas of interest and compliance needs based on known OSHA expectations. AED PROGRAMS: IS YOURS’ COMPLETE AND COMPLIANT ......................................................................... 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Chip Georges - Marelly AEDs & First Aid Did you know that there is more to a complete and compliant program than simply buying an AED and getting a few people trained? Six out of ten workplace AED programs are not 100% compliant with Federal, State, and Local Laws. This presentation will educate you on all of the steps that go into a solid AED Program. OSHA REGULATORY UPDATE ........................................................................................................................... 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Barbara Theriot - OSHA Kansas City Area Office, Area Director Bill McDonald - OSHA St. Louis Area Office, Area Director Todd Sieleman - OSHA Kansas City Area Office This session will consist of an examination of current OSHA initiatives, strategic plan, emphasis programs and inspection activity. Discussion will include status of proposed items in the rulemaking process and a look at additional agenda items.

OSHA RECORDKEEPING AND CHANGES IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Todd Sieleman - OSHA Kansas City Area Office How to properly maintain the OSHA 300 Injury and Illness log is a large source of confusion for many. This session will provide concise information on OSHA 1904 regulations and reporting criteria, and will also describe recent changes, and proposed changes, to recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities. BUILDING A BETTER SAFETY CULTURE: A LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE .................................................... 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Thomas D. Ray, BS, CUSP. - City Utilities of Springfield Missouri Building a better safety culture starts with YOU taking just one step to becoming a better leader. Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "You do not lead by hitting people over the head...that's assault, not leadership." Shed that "The Enforcer" stigma, and lay the foundation that leads to Safety Excellence. TRAVEL PLANNING FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES DURING EPIDEMICS .......................................................... 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM David Nill, MD - Cerner Corporation Recent epidemics across the globe have caused many corporations to evaluate their risks regarding safety of their workforces. Discussion of how Cerner as a worldwide health company addresses the impact to its associates. ACTIVE SHOOTER ............................................................................................................................................... 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sergeant Collin Stosberg In this session we will discuss how to prepare, what to do, and how to respond in an active shooter situation.

SESSION OVERVIEW

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DAY 1 (continued) Thursday, March 5, 2015

“SHOW ME” A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM .......................................................................................... 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Mark A. Woodward - Missouri Employers Mutual

Welcome to the Show Me State! The “Show Me” method is a back-to-the-basics approach that will help you create a manageable and achievable safety program while improving company safety culture! Consistency is the tenant of this proven method for reducing frequency and severity of injuries. OSHA INSPECTIONS: PREPARED OR PANICKED? ............................................................................................. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Dwayne Hartman - Lockton Companies, LLC

Don’t be intimidated by the unknown! Learn how to effectively manage OSHA inspections and their potential aftermath through proactive preparation. This session will highlight critical best management practices before, during and after OSHA inspections. Learn what you need to do to better position your company for the next OSHA visit. AERIAL OPERATIONS SAFETY .............................................................................................................................. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Curt Watson – United Rentals, Inc.

Presentation will focus on minimum employer responsibilities and requirements for both training and operator use of the equipment. Goal is to provide clarity between operator familiarization of the equipment and competency training as required by the employer under the ANSI standard. Presentation includes discussion of common aerial equipment incidents and job site hazards affecting safe operation. CONFINED SPACE TRAINING SIMULATOR DEMONSTRATION & DISCUSSION ............................................... 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Chuck Rutledge, M. ED. - Faith Technologies, Inc.

We will discuss the Confined Space Training Simulator we use in our 8-hour Confined Space Entry Training Program. The benefits of the hands-on portion and a few ideas that have developed as we have worked through it over time.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ROUNDTABLE ....................................................................................................... 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Caridad Flowers - Lockton Companies, LLC Karen Kono, RN, COHN - Cerner Corporation Eric Lanham - McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips

This is your opportunity to ask the experts what you really want to know about work comp and injury management. The audience led questions are sure to spark some robust discussion. Our diverse panel of experts includes a lawyer, a surgeon, an insurance claims manager and an occupational health nurse. SAFE HELICOPTER OPERATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE DISASTERS ................................................ 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Joey Araiza - LifeFlight Eagle Joe Coons - LifeFlight Eagle

This session will describe safe helicopter operations during a jobsite disaster. Topics include: resource management, training and emergency preparedness, and resources in rural settings. SUPERVISORS - SAFETY ASSET OR SAFETY LIABILITY ................................................................................... 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Eddie Greer - Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Companies with proactive leadership understand that safety performance is linked directly to line management. However, there are still companies that fail to recognize and for sure fail to utilize a critical competent in the execution of the safety process; front line supervisors.

BEYOND I2P2 – THE EVOLUTION AND FUTURE OF SAFETY PROGRAMS........................................................ 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM AJ Gajdosik - Consultant

This interactive session will cover the evolution of Safety and Health Management Systems, from OSHA's proposed Safety and Health Management Guidelines to I2P2 and the upcoming ISO 45000. You will not only leave with the knowledge of what an effective safety and health management system is but the tools to develop and evaluate your own.

PRIZES!!!!!

KEEP YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES,

PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGHOUT THE

CONFERENCE.

SESSION OVERVIEW

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DAY 2 Friday, March 6, 2015

BREAKFAST BUFFET/EXPOSITION ...................................................................................................................... 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE MISSOURI ONE CALL STATUTES 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Derek Leffert, MBA, B.S. Business Administration - Missouri One Call System

In 2014, the legislature passed significant reforms to the Missouri One Call statutes. These revisions will have a substantial impact on how the system functions and responsibilities for excavators and utilities alike. Learn how these changes will impact you.

EMERGING DRUGS: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Detective Christopher Farkes - Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

This presentation will focus on the emergence of synthetic drugs to include cannabinoids, cathinones and hallucinogens over the past few years and the impact of these drugs on society and in the workplace.

JOBSITE SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Jon Hill - Titan Protection & Consulting

This session will focus on the current crime trends within the construction industry, video monitoring, and the latest jobsite security and technology. ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Paul Krewson, Occupational Therapist, Ergonomist - Peak Ergonomics

This is a dynamic and interactive class that will give an overview about how Ergonomics, Exercise, Education and Early Intervention programs can be used as healthy work solutions to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders for construction workers. Specific before and after case studies will be used for several common construction trades and the associated musculoskeletal skeletal disorders. Helpful stretches to reduce fatigue will be presented. Updated information on the obesity epidemic and aging workforce will be covered.

KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL SAFETY CULTURE ............................................................................... 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Brian Smith - The Builders’ Association/AGC

This course will emphasize the message that management, supervisors and employees all play a critical role for preventing accidents and describe how to develop a safety culture. It will cover certain techniques that are useful for attendees to learn how to effectively lead others and review the tools that will assist them to create a positive safety culture and install a value of safety. Also covered will be the importance of managing projects for safety, effects of disciplinary actions and how injuries or disability can have an effect on the project, company and the families of the victims. INNOVATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY........................................................................................... 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Bill Strength - Pittsburg State University

The requirements for a project manager and/or site superintendent on a construction site have changed dramatically over the years. This presentation will investigate advancements in technology that can be employed to enhance the various responsibilities of personnel and allow for a higher level of efficiency and profitability.

BUILDING CULTURE & MORALE .......................................................................................................................... 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Dr. Charlie Cartwright - Lockton Companies, LLC

The Culture and Morale presentation is engaging, insightful, and thought provoking. During the presentation, the participants will learn tips about the positive influence that they can have, and how to communicate more effectively with their workforce. Topics covered include: What drives employee satisfaction? Motivation? Loyalty? Productivity? Safety? Also included are practical steps on how these truths can immediately be implemented into an operation and drive tangible results.

LEADING EDGE FALL PROTECTION – WHAT EQUIPMENT REALLY WORKS ................................................ 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Brian Schrader - McCownGordon Construction

Construction workers have used various types of fall protection for leading edge work for decades. Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL’s) are the standard fall protection equipment when exposed to a leading edge fall. The industry has recently changed the requirements on how SRL’s can be used. This course will provide participants with the knowledge to work near leading edges safely.

CLOSING SESSION – RICHARD (BUSS) BRAUER ............................................................................................ 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

VENDOR DRAWINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

BRING COMPLETED EXHIBITOR CARD & CONFERENCE EVALUATION

TO CLOSING SESSION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!!!

SESSION OVERVIEW

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JOEY ARAIZA LifeFlight Eagle

Joey Araiza is the Vice President of Clinical Services at LifeFlight Eagle. She has been with the programs since 2007. Joey began her career as a flight nurse in Clinton, Missouri.

JOE BRANDEL Process Marketing Group

Joe Brandel, Territory Manager for Northwest Missouri and all of Kansas, has been with PMG for over 1-1/2 years. Joe may be new to PMG but has many years’ experience in the field. Joe has been a Manufacturer's Representative for over 13 years and in the construction and safety industries for over 19 years. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1992.

Joe has been married for 18 years. He and his wife, Jonna, have 3 children. Joe enjoys coaching his children's sports teams, traveling with family, and attending as many Mizzou sporting events as possible. Joe is based in Overland Park, KS.

DR. CHARLIE CARTWRIGHT Lockton Companies, LLC

Dr. Cartwright has thirty years of business and management experience, primarily spent in the transportation, staffing, and healthcare fields. His responsibilities included budgeting, personnel, and creating and maintaining safe and productive work environments. Included in the latter were designing programs and implementing effective ways of reducing workplace injuries and the resultant lost time and expenses associated with them.

Charlie obtained his Bachelor of Science and Chiropractic Degrees in 2001, successfully passing the National Board Exams, making him a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. Because Charlie has this added background in the medical field, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of workplace injuries; it gives an unusual depth to his already expansive management experience. This enables him to truly understand all aspects of the workplace environment, analyze the systems in place, and be able to recommend, help implement, and follow up with each employer for the quickest and most cost effective solutions.

Dr. Cartwright has developed a series of training modules centered around improving culture and morale in the workplace. These modules educate senior and middle management about the importance of culture and morale, as well as its numerous business impacts.

JOE COONS LifeFlight Eagle

Joe Coons is the Director of Safety at LifeFlight Eagle. He has been at Lifeflight Eagle since 2005. Joe began his career as a flight paramedic in Clinton, Missouri.

WILLIAM DENNING Sanders Warren & Russell LLP

William Denning concentrates his practice primarily in the area of litigation defending clients in significant injury, death and damages claims in the areas of construction, product liability, trucking/transportation liability, premises liability and medical/professional liability.

He has tried jury and bench trials in both federal and state court obtaining defense verdicts in complex products liability actions as well as admitted liability motor vehicle accidents. William has represented numerous contractors in actions involving damage to underground utilities and in actions involving personal injury on job sites.

BRIAN DOWNIE, MAST. ELEC Faith Technologies

Brian has been in the electrical field for over 20 years and since 2000 has been helping National Employers with risk and liability needs on Electrical Safety topics such as NFPA 70E.

DETECTIVE CHRISTOPHER FARKES, BA Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

Chris began his career as a deputy with the Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office in 1995. He moved to the Directed Patrol Unit (DPU) in 2006, where he handled narcotics investigations, including case work, hotel/motel interdiction, highway interdiction, and parcel interdiction.

In 2009, he was assigned to the DEA Kansas City District Office in the Clan Lab Group and later to the Tactical Diversion Squad. He began investigating smokable synthetic cannabinoid (SSC) products with an investigation into “K2.” At the same time, he began presenting to local officers, probation officers, educators and other individuals about SSC’s. Additionally he assisted with working on legislation in Kansas.

Chris has testified before both the Kansas House and Kansas Senate in January 2010 and provided written testimony before the Kansas Senate in March 2014.

Mr. Farkes is actively involved in numerous investigations pertaining to the illicit manufacture and distribution of synthetic drugs, is recognized as an expert in the area of synthetic drug investigations and also provides informational presentations regarding the synthetic drug industry to local, regional and national audiences.

CARIDAD FLOWERS, CRIS Lockton Companies, LLC

Caridad has 25 years of claims experience in the insurance industry with extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation claims process. She is currently a Vice President and Senior Claims Consultant with Lockton Companies, LLC in Kansas City, MO. Prior to joining Lockton, Caridad has worked for several different insurance carriers in managerial positions. In her current role, Caridad will often perform a comprehensive review of her client’s overall claims management program and provide recommendations to enhance the current program. This assists her clients in mitigating their total cost of risk through an aggressive approach of the claims management process. She has gained national expertise through her previous work experience and direct relationships with various Lockton clients and serves as a valuable technical workers compensation resource.

AJ GAJDOSIK, CSP, ARM-P Consultant

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, AJ began his career in safety working for a large oil and gas company in Houston, Texas as a Safety, Health and Environmental Representative. Following his graduation from Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Management, AJ worked as a Loss Control Representative for an agribusiness insurance company. From there he worked for a monoline workers’ compensation carrier serving as the technical safety specialist developing safety resources and delivering safety training. AJ has also worked for large regional and national multi-line insurance carriers where he provided high level training and safety services to key accounts and other safety personnel. AJ has earned a certificate in Human Performance Improvement (HPI) through the American Society for Training and Development.

PRESENTERS

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He has also earned the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation conferred by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation with Public Entity (-P) certification from the Insurance Institute of America. He has also earned the Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) designation for both Construction and General Industry from Saint Louis University. In 2005, AJ joined the adjunct faculty of the Midwest OSHA Education Centers (MOEC) teaching a variety of OSHA Training Institute (OTI) courses including the OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer courses. He is an OSHA Authorized Construction and General Industry Outreach Trainer. He is an active member of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers serving on the executive board. In 2008, AJ was named Safety Professional of the Year for the St. Louis ASSE Chapter.

CHIP GEORGES, BS Marelly AEDs & First Aid

Chip Georges is president and owner of Marelly AEDs & First Aid in St. Louis, MO. With a diverse group of over 2500 clients, Chip has been involved with AED program implementation for over 9 years. Mr. Georges has helped implement AED programs for clients throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

EDDIE GREER, CSP, OHST, STS Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Eddie Greer is the Director of Business Development for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. In his role with BCSP, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for promotion of current and future certifications. He is also responsible for developing business opportunities in accordance with the business plan with a focus on professional organizations, major employers, industry associations and government agencies. Eddie has developed and delivered numerous keynotes, presentations and seminars on leadership, team building, crisis management, front line supervisor training and behavior based performance across the United States, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Greer retired after thirty-one years of service with Brown & Root/KBR serving in leadership positions throughout the company in areas of SH&E. Eddie was President/CEO of Eddie Greer & Associates, L.P., a safety and health consulting company located in Horseshoe Bay, Texas from 2004-2009.

Eddie is past society president of the American Society of Safety Engineers where he is a professional member and received the society’s highest honor of Fellow in 2007. He was the recipient of the ASSE President’s Award for 2010 for his work as a founding member of the International Network of Safety & Health Practitioner Organizations. He is the Immediate Past-Chair of the ASSE Foundation and is a trustee for the Texas Safety Foundation. He is a past president and a founding member of the International Network of Safety & Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). He served on the Board of Certified Safety Professionals from 2004-2009. Eddie holds a BBA from LeTourneau University and an Associate in Science Degree from Paris Junior College. Eddie is a Certified Safety Professional by exam. Eddie was honored in 1987 as the ASSE Gulf Coast Chapter Safety Professional of the Year.

DWAYNE HARTMAN, CSP, CRIS Lockton Companies, LLC

Dwayne is a 1994 graduate of the University of Central Missouri, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management. He is currently a Vice President and Senior Loss Control Consultant with Lockton Companies, LLC in Kansas City, MO. In his current role, Dwayne provides comprehensive safety and health consulting services to a wide range of Lockton’s construction industry

clients. Prior to joining Lockton in 1998, Dwayne was employed by a Midwest masonry subcontractor as their Safety Director and by a national general contractor as a Safety Specialist.

Dwayne is a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and holds two designations: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS).

JON HILL Titan Protection & Consulting

Jon Hill plays a vital role at Titan Protection & Consulting by strategically implementing the best solutions to meet client's security needs. Although Jon works with clients on all ends of the spectrum, he specializes in construction and mining security and technology.

PAUL KREWSON, OT, Ergonomist Peak Ergonomics

Paul Krewson graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1997.

Since that time, Mr. Krewson has dedicated his practice to the field of work injury rehabilitation and prevention. He has worked with over 100 industries and is currently the facilitator for developing ergonomics programs with ConAgra Foods, Cargill Turkey Products, Hubbell Power Systems and Watlow Electric Manufacturing. Mr. Krewson has developed industrial rehabilitation programs for several private practice physical rehabilitation clinics, is the past president for the Mid-Missouri section of the American Society of Safety Engineers, and is the president of Peak Ergonomics.

KAREN KONO, RN, COHN Cerner Corporation

Karen Kono is a registered nurse, board certified in occupational health & safety. She has spent the last 20 years developing a vast array of experience in the Kansas City occupational health & safety industry.

Karen is currently the Associate Health & Safety Specialist for Cerner Corporation, based at their world headquarters in North Kansas City. Prior to Cerner, Karen managed the Medical Department at Kansas City Power & Light for 9 years. She also held occupational health & safety positions at John Knox Village and Guys Snack Foods. She has had a very diverse career spanning occupational health and safety in manufacturing, health care facilities and the utility industry. She is a well-known presenter on a number of topics including infection control, stretching in the workplace, body mechanics and workers’ compensation management.

Karen is on the Executive Board of Directors for the Safety & Health Council of western MO & KS. She is also a member of the Greater Kansas City Association of Occupational Health Nurses, the Missouri Association of Occupational Health Nurses, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and, received her national board certification through the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses.

ERIC LANHAM, J.D. McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips

Eric Lanham has been representing employers and insurance carriers in defending workers’ compensation claims since 1993. His experience encompasses all areas of workers’ compensation practice, and he works with clients to identify and implement ways to reduce the number and severity of workers’ compensation claims. His expertise is in handling complex workers’ compensation claims, defining the limits of workers’ compensation and employer’s liability policies, and protecting the subrogation

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interests of employers and insurers against claimant’s counsel who try to reduce those liens.

Mr. Lanham is a shareholder with the firm. He is the immediate past president of the firm and has served as its managing partner. Mr. Lanham is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kansas City, Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education, and Camp Encourage, a summer camp for children with autism. He is the Committee Chair for his son’s Boy Scout troop and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a past president of the Northwest Missouri Autism Project and a former member of the St. Therese Education Committee.

Mr. Lanham and his wife have three children, and they are all avid Mizzou fans.

DEREK LEFFERT Missouri One Call System

Derek Leffert has extensive experience in the utility industry, serving in governmental and public relations capacities for nearly 15 years. As the chief spokesperson for the Missouri One Call System, Derek travels the state of Missouri providing educational awareness on damage prevention matters specific to the construction and utility fields.

To date, Derek has presented damage prevention concepts and discussed the legal and financial impact of unnecessary damages that have resulted in countless injuries and fatalities nationwide. As a frequent guest speaker at a variety of seminars and trade association annual meetings, Derek has trained thousands of Missourians.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual majors in Management & Human Resource Management and a minor in Political Science. Prior to joining Missouri One Call, he served as a lobbyist for the rural electric cooperatives. Derek resides in Jefferson City with his wife, 8-year old daughter, and 6-year old son.

ERICH J. LINGENFELTER, M.D. Northland Bone and Joint

Shoulder, Elbow and upper extremity specialist. Fellowship: University of Zurich, Switzerland, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Fellowship: Mayo Clinic. Rochester, Minnesota in Elbow and upper Extremity Surgery

BILL MCDONALD OSHA St. Louis Area Office, Area Director

Bill was selected as the Area Director, St. Louis Area Office in November 2001. Bill has earned distinction as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Prior to his selection as Area Director, he served as Assistant Area Director for 3 years and as an OSHA Industrial Hygienist for 10 years. Bill also served as an Industrial Hygienist for the U.S. Air Force for 5 years prior to joining OSHA.

Bill has a B.S. in Industrial Hygiene from Central Missouri State University. Bill has been honored with many awards during his career with the Federal Government including the OSHA Leadership Award for 2005, and the OSHA Region VII Leadership award in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Bill received the St. Louis Federal Executive Board Leadership award for small agencies in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Through his efforts as a strong proponent of public-private safety and health partnerships, Bill also received the 2007 Federal Official of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders.

DAVID NILL, MD Cerner Corporation

Dr. Nill is the Chief Medical Officer who has primary responsibility for Cerner's global population of associates and their families. He provides clinical strategy for the management of the population as a whole and participates in program design and relationships to the health benefits of Cerner. He also has primary organizational

oversight of any clinical services that Cerner provides to its associates which includes their onsite clinics, pharmacies, health coaching, dieticians, and athletic trainers.

Dr. Nill received his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He continues to be board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

THOMAS D. RAY, BS, CUSP City Utilities of Springfield Missouri

Thomas Ray is the Safety Administrator at City Utilities of Springfield Mo. Tom brings to City Utilities a wealth of experience in construction, safety and incident investigation. Tom holds a degree in Environmental Health and Chemistry and is a Certified Utility Safety Professional. Mr. Ray was the Chief Investigator for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation FACE program in Missouri as well a Senior Epidemiology Specialist at the Missouri Department of Health before joining CU. Mr. Ray is active in church, has a family of 4 children, has a wonderful wife Dana, and is a avid outdoorsman.

CHUCK RUTLEDGE, M.Ed.

Faith Technologies, Inc.

Chuck is the Safety Director with responsibility over the southern regions of Faith Technologies and divisions located in Kansas City, Springfield, Mo., Tulsa, Ok., and Atlanta, Ga. He worked for 33 years in the public education programs in Oklahoma and Kansas and brings many of the training strategies to Faith Technologies’ safety courses.

BRAD RUSSELL

Sanders Warren & Russell LLP

Brad Russell has been involved in over 1000 civil lawsuits and has tried over 90 civil jury trials to verdict in federal and state courts throughout Kansas and Missouri. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer for Kansas and Missouri for General Personal Injury Defense and Professional Liability Defense from 2005 to the present. Since 2007, Brad has tried over 20 civil jury trials, and all resulted in defense verdicts or verdicts below the defendant’s pre-trial offer. Mr. Russell has defended clients involved in litigation with Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills, Brian Bosworth of the Seattle Seahawks, and defended the wrongful death case of professional wrestler Owen Hart who fell to his death in Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Currently, he is defending the contractor who struck a natural gas line prior to the explosion that destroyed JJ’s Restaurant in the Plaza.

BRIAN SCHRADER, MS McCownGordon Construction

Mr. Schrader is the Safety Director for McCownGordon Construction. He has spent the last 24 years working either for, or with commercial contractors. Throughout the years, Brian has been employed as field construction employee, project safety specialist, loss control manager, risk control consultant and corporate safety director for large insurance carriers and general contractors.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Industrial Safety Management from the University of Central Missouri. He is an authorized instructor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Mr. Schrader is an instructor for the 40 hour NCCCO Prep Course and has passed the written NCCCO exams. Brian is also a frequent guest lecturer at Pittsburg State University and serves on the Environmental, Safety and Health Advisory Board at Pittsburg State University.

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Brian serves on the National Safety and Health Advisory Committee for the Associated General Contractors of America and the Executive Board for the Construction Safety Group of Kansas City.

TODD SIELEMAN OSHA Kansas City Area Office

Todd Sieleman is a Compliance Assistant Specialist with the Kansas City Area OSHA office. Mr. Sieleman has over 20 years of combined experience as a safety professional with OSHA, the U.S. Postal Service, and the U.S. Air Force.

SERGEANT COLLIN STOSBERG Missouri State Highway Patrol

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with emphasis in Law Enforcement, Minor in Psychology

Professional Experience, Missouri State Highway Patrol, January 1, 1997 - Present, Selected as Troop A Public Information and Education Officer- 2009, Promoted to Sergeant, Zone Commander, A-11, Cass County- 2006, Promoted to Corporal, Asst Zone Commander, A-11, Cass County 2002, Commissioned Patrolman and assigned to Troop A-06, Jackson County 1997, Field Training Officer 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, Troop A SWAT Team Member; Sniper and Entry Member 2000-2004

BRIAN SMITH, CHST, CET The Builders’ Association/AGC

Brian started with The Builders’ Association in 2000. Prior to becoming a safety and health services team member for the association, he was a Safety Specialist for J.E. Dunn Construction and a Safety Manager for Dunn Industrial Group. He has over 20 years’ experience in the safety, health, and environmental field.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety Management from University of Central Missouri and is a Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). He is an authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction and General Industry Outreach Instructor, Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Instructor, and American Red Cross Instructor. Brian also has a teaching certificate from the State of Missouri for Vocational Construction Trades, and has experience with Project Safety Management and Security and Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP). Brian is a Certified Safety Consultant with the Missouri Division of Workmen’s Compensation, and a DBI/Sala Competent Climber and Trainer. Mr. Smith is the past President of the Construction Safety Group of Kansas City and member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

In 2007, Brian was recognized and received an award from OSHA’s Kansas City Area Office for his dedication and commitment to improving the safety and health of the construction industry. In 2010, Brian trained the OSHA Kansas City Area Office Compliance Officers in Scaffolding and Excavation to further the association’s on-going

cooperative partnership with OSHA.

BILL STRENGTH, MS Pittsburg State University

Bill Strength is a graduate of Purdue University and has been a professor at Pittsburg State University since 1998. He has been active in developing innovative programs for the construction management program by enhancing curriculum to include topics such as virtual design and construction, the use of drones for inspections, 3-D modeling, BIM, and laser technology.

BARBARA THERIOT OSHA Kansas City Area Office, Area Director

Barb has thirty-five years of safety and health experience. Twenty-five of those years are with Federal OSHA. She has a passion for safety

and health. She loves sharing that passion with companies and organizations in an effort to enhance safety and health programs.

CURT WATSON, CSP United Rentals, Inc.

Curt Watson is a Certified Safety Professional with over 17 years of experience in the safety profession. Curt's primary background has been in the electric utility, construction, and equipment rental industry.

FLINT WALTON, ALCM Missouri Employers Mutual

Flint holds a Bachelor of Science, Double Major Industrial Safety & Safety Management from University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He has more than twenty years insurance industry experience in loss prevention, servicing various types of companies, specializing in large nationwide contractors.

Mr. Walton conducts various training sessions for employers, conferences and associations, such as Defensive Driving and Construction Safety. Flint is a certified CPR, First Aid and AED trainer, Defensive Driving instructor and OSHA Outreach Trainer capable of teaching the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 for Construction and General Industry.

MARK A. WOODWARD, M.Ed. Missouri Employers Mutual

Mark has a Master’s in Education from William Woods University and a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management from University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He has instructed tens of thousands of Missouri workers at more than three-thousand safety and risk management classes.

Mark has presented on a national scale at conferences such as the National Safety Council’s Congress & Expo, the Public Risk Management Association Annual Conference and for the American Society of Safety Engineers. Mr. Woodward’s experience includes managing workers compensation claims & safety in the insurance, warehousing, trucking and emergency services industries.

For the past fifteen years Mark has been active in Missouri fire & ambulance service as a firefighter and EMT. Mark is a certified safety consultant through the State of Missouri and is a CPR, First Aid and AED trainer, Defensive Driving instructor and OSHA Outreach Trainer capable for the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 in Construction.

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(List current as of 12/08/14)

AMERICAN RIGGER’S SUPPLY, INC.

Jim Leach - 913.522.1515 [email protected] WWW.AMERICANRIGGERS.COM BOOTH #32

MISSOURI EMPLOYERS MUTUAL INSURANCE

Steve Holmes, CSP - 816.719.0939 [email protected] WWW.WORKSAFECENTER.COM BOOTH #27

ARC PHYSICAL THERAPY+

Leslie Borden - 913.831.2721 [email protected] WWW.ARCPT.COM BOOTH #24

MISSOURI ONE CALL SYSTEM

Derek Leffert - 573.280.8500 [email protected] WWW.MO1CALL.COM BOOTH #12

CORPORATECARE

SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTER

Mark LeCluyse - 816.560.2856 [email protected] WWW.CORPORATE-CARE.ORG BOOTH #16

OSHA REGION VII

Jackie Wheeler - 816.283.0545, Ext. 253 [email protected] WWW.OSHA.GOV BOOTH #10

EMPLOYEE SCREENING SERVICES

John Throckmorton - 417.849.0277 [email protected] WWW.YOURDRUGTESTING.COM BOOTH #31

Process Marketing Group

Joe Brandel - 913.940.0300 [email protected] WWW.PMGMIDWEST.COM BOOTH #34

FAITH TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Haily Romenesko - 920-751-9901 [email protected] WWW.FAITHTECHNOLOGIES.COM BOOTH #26

SAF-T-GLOVE, INC.

Greg Brown - 913.396.2168 [email protected] WWW.SAF-T-GLOVE.COM BOOTH #22

HD SUPPLY/WHITE CAP CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY

Steve Buscher - 816.215.7732 [email protected] WWW.WHITECAP.COM BOOTH #33

SAFETY-REPORTS.COM

Steve Polich - 402-403-6575 [email protected] WWW.SAFETY-REPORTS.COM BOOTH #28

KANSAS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SERVICE, LLC

Walter Marroquin - 316.619.8281 [email protected] WWW.SAFETYCOUNSELORS.COM BOOTH #19

TG TECHNICAL SERVICES

Lisa Joersz - 816.524.8100 [email protected] WWW.BUYGASMONITORS.COM BOOTH #20

KANSAS SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSULTATION SERVICE

Dena Ackors – 785.296.4386 [email protected] WWW.DOL.KS.GOV/SAFETY/DEFAULT.ASPX BOOTH #18

THE BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Robin Norris - 816.595.4109 [email protected] WWW.BUILDERSASSOCIATION.COM BOOTH #11

MARELLY AEDS & FIRST AID

Chip Georges – 314.348.4299 [email protected] WWW.MARELLY.COM BOOTH #29

TITAN PROTECTION & CONSULTING

Madison Keller - 913.441.0911 [email protected] WWW.TPCSECURITY.COM BOOTH #25

MIDWEST BUILDERS’ CASUALTY

Porter Prince - 816.474.7799 [email protected] WWW.MWBC.COM BOOTH #30

TOTAL TOOL SUPPLY

Bryan Lockhart - 800.722.7879 [email protected] WWW.TOTALTOOL.COM BOOTH #23

MISSOURI DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS

Daniel Stark - 573.751.3403 [email protected] WWW.LABOR.MO.GOV BOOTH #21

WISE SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

John Kingsley - 913.492.9444 [email protected] WWW.WISESAFETYENV.COM BOOTH #17

EXHIBITORS

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MARK BANDEN (1955 – 2014)

Mark was one of the founding committee members of

the Midwest Construction Safety Conference; as well as

a true friend to many. He will be missed but never

forgotten.

PORTER PRINCE, MS, CSP

Loss Control Manager

Midwest Builders’ Casualty

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

SCARLETT BARBOSA

Safety, Health & Environmental Services

Office Administrator

The Builders’ Association/AGC

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

CHUCK RUTLEDGE, M. ED.

Safety Director

Faith Technologies, Inc.

Lenexa, KS 66215

[email protected]

DAVE EZELL

Safety Director

Mark One Electric Company, Inc.

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

BRIAN SCHRADER, MS

Safety Director

McCownGordon Construction

Kansas City, MO

BSCHRADER@MCCOWNGORDON

PAT FLYNN, ED.S.

Assoc. Professor Environmental & Safety Management

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

[email protected]

PHIL SHOEMAKER, MS, CHST

Safety, Health & Environmental Services

Director

The Builders’ Association/AGC

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

DWAYNE HARTMAN, CSP, CRIS

Vice President, Sr. Loss Control Consultant

Lockton Companies

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

TODD SIELEMAN

Compliance Assistance Specialist

OSHA Kansas City Area Office

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

GREG JOBE

Safety Manager

JE Dunn Construction Company

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

BRIAN SMITH, CHST, CET

Safety, Health & Environmental Services

Assistant Director

The Builders’ Association/AGC

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

KAREN KONO, RN, COHN

Associate Health & Safety Specialist

Cerner Corporation

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

CHRIS TERRELL

Chief Operations Officer

R.F. Fisher Electric Co., LLC

Kansas City, KS

[email protected]

HARRY MILLER, MS, CSP, CHST

ESH&S Manager

Black & Veatch

Overland Park, KS

[email protected]

BRIAN WOOD

Labor Liaison

US DOL/OSHA-Region VII

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

J.W. PAGE, MS, CSHS

Safety Director

Lytle Construction, Inc.

Kansas City, MO

[email protected]

MARK WOODWARD, M. ED., EMT-B

Senior Loss Prevention Trainer

Missouri Employers Mutual

Columbia, MO

[email protected]

PLANNING COMMITTEE

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PLANNING MATRIX TIME THURSDAY – MARCH 5, 2015

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST BUFFET / EXHIBITS OPEN

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM OPENING SESSION & SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS BREAKFAST EDWIN G. FOULKE JR. - FISHER & PHILLIPS

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM BREAK / EXHIBITS OPEN

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CLAIMS INVESTIGATION

William Denning & Bradley Russell, Sanders Warren & Russell LLP

NEW 2015 NFPA 70E CODE RELEASE & OSHA INTERPRETATIONS SURROUNDING “SAFE

ELECTRIC WORK PRACTICE” Brian Downie,

Faith Technologies

AED WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE Chip Georges,

Marelly AEDs & First Aid

OSHA REGULATORY UPDATE Barbara Theriot - OSHA Kansas City

Area Office, Area Director Bill McDonald - OSHA St. Louis Area

Office, Area Director Todd Sieleman, OSHA Kansas City

Area Office11:00 AM - 11:15 AM BREAK / EXHIBITS OPEN

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

OSHA RECORDKEEPING AND CHANGES IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Todd Sieleman, OSHA Kansas City Area Office

BUILDING A BETTER SAFETY CULTURE: A LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Tom Ray, City Utilities of Springfield Missouri

TRAVEL PLANNING FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES DURING EPIDEMICS

Dr. David Nill, Cerner Corporation

ACTIVE SHOOTER Sergeant Collin M. Stosberg, Missouri State Highway Patrol

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM LUNCH PROVIDED / EXHIBITS OPEN

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

“SHOW ME” A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

MARK A. WOODWARD, Missouri Employers Mutual

OSHA INSPECTIONS: PREPARED OR PANICKED?

Dwayne Hartman, Lockton Companies, LLC

AERIAL OPERATIONS SAFETY Curt Watson,

United Rentals, Inc.

CONFINED SPACE TRAINING SIMULATOR DEMONSTRATION &

DISCUSSION Chuck Rutledge,

Faith Technologies, Inc.3:00 PM - 3:15 PM BREAK / EXHIBITS OPEN

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

WORK COMP ROUNDTABLE Karen Kono, Cerner Corporation

Caridad Flowers, Lockton Companies Eric Lanham, McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips

SAFE HELICOPTER OPERATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE DISASTERS

Joey Araiza & Joe Coons Life Flight Eagle

SUPERVISORS - SAFETY ASSET OR SAFETY LIABILITY

Eddie Greer, BCSP

BEYOND I2P2 - THE EVOLUTION AND FUTURE OF SAFETY

PROGRAMS AJ Gajdosik,

Consultant

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING RECEPTION

TIME FRIDAY – MARCH 6, 2015 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM BREAKFAST BUFFET / EXHIBITS OPEN

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE MISSOURI ONE CALL SYSTEM

Derek Leffert, Missouri One Call System

EMERGING DRUGS: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT Detective Christopher Farkes, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

JOBSITE SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY

Jon Hill, Titan Protection & Consulting, Inc.

ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION Paul Krewson,

Peak Ergonomics

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM BREAK / EXHIBITS OPEN

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL SAFETY CULTURE

Brian Smith, The Builders’ Association/AGC

INNOVATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Bill Strength, Pittsburg State University

BUILDING CULTURE & MORALE Dr. Charlie Cartwright,

Lockton Companies, LLC

LEADING EDGE FALL PROTECTION Brian Schrader,

McCownGordon Construction

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK / EXHIBITS OPEN

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CLOSING SESSION RICHARD (BUSS) BRAUER - AMERICAN MAPLAN CORPORATION DBA BATTENFELD-CINCINNATI USA (BCU)

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM VENDOR DRAWINGS

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(MASTERCARD, VISA, OR AM. EXPRESS)

DATE NAME ON CARD CARD #

EXP.

DATE TOTAL

AMOUNT PERSON

AUTHORIZING CARD TYPE

ONE ATTENDEE PER REGISTRATION FORM. (This form may be copied for additional registrants.) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name: _______________________________________ Title: _______________________________

Employer: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________________________

Phone: ___________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________

CHECK BOX IN FRONT OF THE SESSIONS THAT YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING

TWO DAY CONFERENCE: (Early Bird $199.00, after February 15th

$225.00)

DAY 1 – THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

CHECK ONLY 1 BOX IN EACH TIME FRAME (Total of 4 Selections)

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM OPENING SESSION & SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS BREAKFAST & EDWIN G. FOULKE JR. - FISHER & PHILLIPS

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CLAIMS INVESTIGATION NEW 2015 NFPA 70E CODE RELEASE

AED PROGRAMS: IS YOURS’ COMPLETE AND COMPLIANT

OSHA REGULATORY UPDATE

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM OSHA RECORDKEEPING & CHANGES IN REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING A BETTER SAFETY CULTURE: A

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

TRAVEL PLANNING FOR GLOBAL

COMPANIES DURING EPIDEMICS

ACTIVE SHOOTER

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM “SHOW ME” A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

OSHA INSPECTIONS: PREPARED OR PANICKED

AERIAL OPERATIONS

SAFETY

CONFINED SPACE TRAINING SIMULATOR DEMONSTRATION

& DISCUSSION

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ROUNDTABLE

SAFE HELICOPTER OPERATIONS IN

CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE DISASTERS

SUPERVISORS….

SAFETY ASSET OR SAFETY LIABILITY

BEYOND I2P2 – THE

EVOLUTION AND FUTURE OF SAFETY PROGRAMS

DAY 2 – FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015

CHECK ONLY 1 BOX IN EACH TIME FRAME (Total of 2 Selections)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE MISSOURI ONE CALL SYSTEM

EMERGING DRUGS: WHAT ARE THEY AND

WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT JOBSITE SECURITY

AND TECHNOLOGY ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL SAFETY CULTURE

INNOVATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BUILDING CULTURE

& MORALE

LEADING EDGE FALL

PROTECTION

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CLOSING SESSION – RICHARD (BUSS) BRAUER - AMERICAN MAPLAN CORPORATION DBA BATTENFELD-CINCINNATI USA (BCU)

*TWO-DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS BREAKFAST CANCELLATIONS: DUE TO CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITMENTS, REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015.

PLEASE INDICATE NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS IN FRONT OF REGISTRATION OPTION THAT APPLIES TO YOUR PAYMENT.

TWO-DAY CONFERENCE (MARCH 5 & 6) EARLY BIRD SPECIAL POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 5, 2015 $199.00 ___________

TWO-DAY CONFERENCE (MARCH 5 & 6) REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER FEBRUARY 5, 2015 $225.00 ___________ FULL-TIME STUDENT TWO-DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (ID REQUIRED) $ 99.00 ___________ *SAFETY AWARDS BREAKFAST ONLY (INCLUDED IN TWO DAY CONFERENCE FEE) $ 35.00 ___________ CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU’S THRU UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI) $ 20.00 ___________

TOTAL PAYMENT (NOTE: WALK-IN REGISTRATION FOR TWO DAY CONFERENCE = $250.00) ___________

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Registering with check: Mail completed registration form with payment to:

The Builders’ Association, 720 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO. 64106, Attn: Scarlett Barbosa

Registering with credit card: Complete the following and fax to Scarlett Barbosa @ 816.421.1385 or call 816.595.4130.

REGISTRATION FORM

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The Builders’ Association Midwest Construction Safety Conference 720 Oak Street

Kansas City, MO 64106-1628

March 24 & 25, 2016

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March 24, 2016

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