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Program

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Registration/Visit Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Opening Comments James Zawodzinski, President WNYSC

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Keynote Speaker Billy Bretherton, "The Exterminator" Ricky Bretherton
Stars of the A & E hit television show “Billy the Exterminator”, Billy and his brother, Ricky have years of experience in the pest management industry. Their company, Vexcon, located in Bossier City, Louisiana works in hazardous conditions with insects, arachnids and potentially dangerous animals. The Vexcon crew has also been featured on the hit cable program “Dirty Jobs” because of their unique pest control style. Even when working in unsafe conditions, the Vexcon crew keeps Safety as their #1 priority.

10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.	Exhibitor's Session
*Visit our exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall.*

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions	Job Safety Analysis/Workplace Hazard Assessment
These interactive hands-on workshops will illustrate a variety of unique workplace hazards and provide the attendees a better understanding of how to inspect and identify those unique hazards that are specific to their workplaces. Construction Workshop Albert S. Smith, Jr., CHST, CSHM, Mollenberg-Betz Mike Scime, CHST, Assistant Area Director, OSHA Manufacturing/Service/Retail Workshop Thomas M. Weisbeck, CSP, Wright Risk Management Co., LLC Sam Leone, WSO-CSM, CSCNY, Erie Community College

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Exhibitors Luncheon
*Open to all paid attendees*

1:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions	Safety Program Development
These workshops will provide attendees with the major elements of developing an effective safety program for their workplace. The safety program development of these sessions will continue the efforts of the morning JSA/Workplace Hazard Assessment. Construction Workshop T. J. Lyons, CSP, Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. Walt Garrow, CIH, Applus RTD Manufacturing/Service/Retail Workshop J. Brett Carruthers, CSP, Wright Risk Management Co., LLC James Zawodzinski, Goodyear Tire and Rubber

2:05 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions	Effective Training for Compliance
Each attendee will gain a better understanding of training techniques and how to get the message across to their employees. Each session will demonstrate effective training techniques for that unique audience and workplace. Construction Workshop Ryan Knoph, CSP, John W. Danforth Company Mike Scime, CHST, Assistant Area Director, OSHA Manufacturing/Service/Retail Workshop Carol Schmeidler, CSP, University at Buffalo Sharon Hilts, WNYSC, Insyte Consulting

3:10 p.m - 4:10 p.m.	Managing Your Safety Environment
*ASSE and WNYSC Panel*
Albert S. Smith, Jr., CHST, CSHM Sam Leone, WSO-CSM, CSCNY, Erie Community College Walt Garrow, CIH, Applus RTD J. Brett Carruthers, CSP, Wright Risk Management Co., LLC Ryan Knoph, CSP,John W. Danforth Company Sharon Hilts, Insyte Consulting Bringing all facets of the entire safety environment together, this discussion will reveal methods to each attendee to provide a better "management of safety" in their unique workplaces.

4:10 p.m.	End of Day Prizes
Join us at the end of today’s sessions for a giveaway of a variety of safety products and equipment, donated by our exhibitors and sponsors.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	OSHA Update Robert Kulick, OSHA Regional Administrator - Region II
Recent events have put OSHA back on the front pages for safety and health requirements for employees and employers. This session will discuss a number of items including: the Severe Violator Enforcement Directive and OSHA’s efforts for new standards.

9:35 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Industrial Hygiene for Construction & Industry Heidi Reisman, WNYHC Industrial Hygiene (health) is one of those most overlooked aspects of safety in the workplace. This session will discuss those areas (noise, lead, asbestos, chemical) that affect the health of your employees. Emergency Planning & Security Joseph Caporicci, US Security Assoc. Having a plan for those unique situations that may arise will help prevent significant problems when they do. This session will assist each attendee in proper planning and securing their facility in the event of an emergency.

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Combustible Dust Nick Donofrio, OSHA One of the most significant efforts in recent OSHA history is the work on a combustible dust standard. This session will discuss those efforts and the dangers of combustible dusts. Steps to Prevent Workplace Violence Patricia Vanderpool, MS, LPC, CEAP, EAP Lifestyle Mgmt. A rising concern regarding violence in the workplace, this session will provide attendees with a variety of tips to help recognize the potential of and the steps to prevent workplace violence episodes from occurring.

11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Open to all paid attendees	ASSE and WNYSC Scholarship and Awards Luncheon
The Niagara Frontier chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will be presenting their annual "Community Service" award. The Western New York Safety Conference, Inc. (WNYSC) will be presenting their annual "Memorial Scholarships" to selected high school and/or college students. The WNYSC will also be giving out their annual "Edward J. Waring Safety Award".

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Radiation Safety Dan Stachelski, CIH, CSP, U.S. Dept. of Energy An invisible hazard that exists naturally all around us. This session will cover the intricacies of radiation safety and what is being done in communities across the United States to clean up radiation "hot spots". Securing Eononomic Interests Mark Kreyer, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Natural or man-made disasters have become a part of everyday life. This session will inform attendees as to the things that can be done to protect facilities from these potential dangers.

2:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.	Risk Management Panel Discussion
First Niagara Risk Management Scott Wehrlin, CSP, CFPS – VP, Loss Control Manager Luann Romanelli, CLCS, CFPS, CRIS – Sr. Loss Control Consultant Cathleen McKeown, CWC – VP, Workers' Compensation Consulting Services Manager This expert panel will discuss the variety of methods that can be used by employers and employees to: identify and prevent Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMD); Claims and Worker’s Compensation Strategies; Loss Control and Prevention Strategies and Vehicle Fleet Safety.

4:05 p.m.	End of Day Prizes
Join us at the end of today's sessions for a giveaway of a variety of safety products and equipment, donated by our exhibitors and sponsors.

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Program

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012