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Friday, July 12
 

1:00pm EDT

PDS: A Sustainable Laboratory Inspection Program
This class will discuss integrated laboratory inspection program and the basics of management systems.
Friday July 12, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anemone, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Influencing Senior Leadership: Risk-Based Budgeting and Calculating ROI
As the business climate continues to change, safety professionals are challenged to justify current and new spending. While regulatory compliance may serve as justification for many programs, we know that regulatory compliance does not result in significant injury reduction. Return on investments studies conducted by ASSE, Liberty Mutual, and others provide evidence that there is on average a three-to-one return on investment for safety spending. Understanding risk-based budgeting and how to use properly valued loss data is your key to demonstrate return on investment and the true value that safety brings to the bottom line.
Friday July 12, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cobia, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program
 
Saturday, July 13
 

7:30am EDT

Registration and Member Service Center
Saturday July 13, 2013 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference Services

8:00am EDT

PDS: Biosafety 101
This course is designed to teach the basic principles of biosafety for those new to the field. Emphasis will be toward understanding the different biosafety levels and risk group classifications. Discussions on biohazard exposure and control measures will be presented. Other topics include disinfection, spill clean up, and shipping of biological and infectious samples.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Damselfish, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Laser Safety 201
This course is designed to provide information and guidance for individuals who have been designated to oversee laser safety at research institutions. The information provided in this course will focus on the safe use of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers in the research laboratory setting. There will be an overview of basic laser safety principles; however, more emphasis will be placed on laser hazards, hazard assessments, control measures, and laser safety program management.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Anemone, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Practical Aspects of Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues can be difficult to resolve. Applying science-based solutions alone will not resolve most IAQ problems. Science and engineering-based solutions must be combined with effective communications and appropriate administrative action. EHS professionals must understand their role in the process and utilize all the resources available to them. We will discuss both the "hard skills" and the "soft skills" required to effectively resolve IAQ issues.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fantail, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Use Process Maps in Your Management System
Because process maps use minimal text, they are a quick, visual tool. This workshop is a practical application for using process maps in building a management system. Participants will question what's documented for a process: Does it have appropriate decision points? Are there process, safety, or compliance gaps? Participants will learn tools to prioritize identified gaps and track resolution.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cobia, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Implementing an Emergency Management Program
This session will provide the novice emergency manager or other professional who has been given emergency management responsibility an overview of emergency management programs, their components, and what each component entails. The session will use a standards-based approach to implementation. For example, the CPG-101 will be utilized to review emergency planning, HSEEP will be utilized for training and exercises, CPG-201 will be utilized for threat and hazard identification and risk assessment, etc. Information on obtaining further knowledge will be provided to participants.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Walu, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Laboratory Safety 101
Laboratory Safety 101 is designed for the beginning lab safety professional. The purpose of this session is to give an introduction to lab safety and equip the attendees with best practices and tools for management and compliance.
Saturday July 13, 2013 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Nomeus, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Developing an Inspection Program on a Tablet
The iForm software has been the center piece to Emory University's EHS online inspection programs for three years. This course will provide a technical overview of the iForm software and will outline a step-by-step guide to developing a mobile inspection system, including app set up and license purchasing. Participants will be guided through basic form building, app use in the field, data management, exporting records, and common issues.
Saturday July 13, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Damselfish, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Hazard Communication with Global Harmonization
In this course, we will review OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Program as it applies to universities. The presenters are approved OSHA trainers. They will focus on 1) changes in hazard classification and categories; 2) changes in labeling ; 3) changes in the Material Safety Data Sheet, now called Safety Data Sheets; and 4) the effect these changes will have on other OSHA Standards. Additionally, tools and resources that can be used to assist with implementing the new requirements of the standard will be offered.
Saturday July 13, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cobia, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Strengths Finder: Know Your Strengths and Then Put Them to Work!
As a leader, manager, or employee it is important to know what talents you possess and bring to the team(s) in your workplace. The Strengths Finder™ tool is a web-based assessment from the perspective of positive psychology. It has helped millions discover and develop their natural talents and strengths. In this workshop, you will discover your top five talents, which can be developed into strengths. Knowing and then working from your strengths improves your confidence, productivity, creativity, and direction. Come join the Strengths Finder™ movement in this interactive workshop. You will take the assessment beforehand and learn how you can apply strengths to make a difference in how you live and work.
Saturday July 13, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anemone, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program
 
Sunday, July 14
 

7:30am EDT

Registration and Member Service Center
Sunday July 14, 2013 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference Services

8:00am EDT

PDS: EHS Involvement in Lab Renovation and Construction
Laboratory renovation and new lab building construction offer EHS the opportunity to correct existing safety deficiencies and to ensure that research space is adequate to support the safety of future research demands. This course will explore the points in the design process where EHS involvement is most effective or critical. The presentation will include an overview of the design process and how EHS can successfully work with researchers, architects, and engineers to build safe labs.
Sunday July 14, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Anemone, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Environmental Compiance 101
This session is designed to provide a basic survey of the EPA's regulations as they apply to colleges and universities. It will introduce participants to applicable 40 CFR subchapters and basic requirements for each subchapter, emphasizing the importance of determining regulatory applicability and documentation. The topics of environmental stewardship, integration of sustainability, and regulatory compliance will be addressed. Recent regulations and enforcement trends will also be discussed.
Sunday July 14, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cobia, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Marketing Your EHS Department
This session offers an in-depth look at marketing theory and practice, surveying, branding, and promotion. Through multiple exercises during this seminar, participants will create a marketing plan, brand plan and media plan for their departments.
Sunday July 14, 2013 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bluegill, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: Laboratory Safety 201
Laboratory Safety 201 is designed for the developed lab safety professional. t provides more technical knowledge and expertise for lab safety management, program development, and an increased safety culture.
Sunday July 14, 2013 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Nomeus, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

8:00am EDT

PDS: OSHA From the University Point of View
In this course, we will review OSHA standards (written for industry) as they apply to the safety and health professional working in an institution of higher education. This course is based on the OSHA 30-Hour Safety and Health Managers Training (511); the trainers are OSHA certified. We will focus on 1) selecting the appropriate OSHA standards that apply to a hazard; 2) identifying elements of a successful safety and health program; and 3) identifying the more frequently cited OSHA standards.
Sunday July 14, 2013 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Walu, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Biosafety 201
This course is designed to understand in depth the concepts of biohazards, laboratory associated infections, risk groups, biosafety sontainment levels, medical surveillance, risk assessment, program management, and regulations.
Sunday July 14, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fantail, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act for Colleges and Universities
RCRA regulations are complex and challenging to apply to an academic setting. Hazardous waste management programs are dependent upon the amounts and types of waste generated, location of generators, and other campus specific nuances. This course will provide a basic overview of RCRA regulations as they apply to colleges and universities of all sizes. It will also include more advanced hazardous waste program elements so as to satisfy the training requirements for Small and Large Quantity Generators and Universal Waste Handlers. A certificate of RCRA training will be awarded to all attendees.
Sunday July 14, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cobia, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

1:00pm EDT

PDS: The Biosafe Institution
This seminar will provide tools for EHS directors, managers, and safety professionals to ask the right questions and find the right answers to protect your community with regards to biological materials, public health, and regulatory issues. We will cover institutional best practices, and review of additional biological materials oversight concerning biological toxins, whole microorganisms, and human derived materials. Case studies will be included. The EHS participant will gain an insiders understanding of their responsibilities for oversight of biological materials.
Sunday July 14, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anemone, Second Floor
  Other Educational Program

4:00pm EDT

2014 Conference Planning Committee
Sunday July 14, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mako, Second Floor

4:00pm EDT

Awards Committee Meeting
Sunday July 14, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Executive Boardroom, Second Floor

4:00pm EDT

Marketing and Promotions Task Force Meeting
Sunday July 14, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Grouper, Second Floor

4:00pm EDT

Scholarship Committee Meeting
Sunday July 14, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Damselfish, Second Floor

5:00pm EDT

Newcomer's Reception
Sunday July 14, 2013 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
  Conference-Wide Event

7:15pm EDT

Opening Reception: SeaWorld's Ports of Call
Sunday July 14, 2013 7:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Offsite, Offsite
  Conference-Wide Event
 
Monday, July 15
 

6:30am EDT

Morning Exercise Activity
Monday July 15, 2013 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
Meet in Hotel Lobby, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

7:00am EDT

Registration and Member Service Center
Monday July 15, 2013 7:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference Services

8:00am EDT

Air Regulations 201
  • Kristine Rossmiller, Drake University
This presentation is a continuation of last year’s air regulation presentation. This presentation will discuss National Ambient Air Standards, particulate matter standard, and updates to air regulations. Bring your air regulation questions and problems.
Monday July 15, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

Crisis Communications Plans and Message Mapping
  • Mark Bagby, Washington University in St. Louis
Flying by the seat of your pants in a crisis does not usually end well. Formalizing a plan and pre-scripting messages (message mapping) beforehand will give your institution a playbook to work from for internal and external communications during an emergency. Rumor control, traditional media, new media, call centers, and the like will be discussed in this session.
Monday July 15, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

Graduate Student Safety Certification
  • Janice Dodge, Florida State University
A Graduate Student Safety Certification Program was initiated for incoming chemistry graduate students to strengthen the laboratory safety program in chemistry labs and better position graduates for hiring. This presentation will describe the first year of the safety certification program and the anticipated benefits of such a program in changing the safety culture.
Monday July 15, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

Implementing an Electrical Safety Program
  • James Robinson, University of Maryland
For more than three decades, NFPA 70E has been the standard for electrical safety in the workplace, yet many institutions have only recently begun to implement it. This session will provide an overview of key elements of 70E as it is applied to improve the electrical safety program for workers, staff, and researchers on your campus.
Monday July 15, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

Use of Decontamination Chambers in Vivariums
  • Tyler Mattson, Clordisys Solutions Inc.
  • Jan Eggum, University of Kentucky
Many facilities are using decontamination chambers as a means of bringing components into or out of a facility. They can add to and replace some of the functionality of autoclaves while offering comparably lower operating costs while being a ‘greener’ solution, improving the facility’s efficiency, and providing increased functionality. This session will discuss this use of decontamination chambers.
Monday July 15, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

A Review of Five Laboratory Accidents
  • Markus Schaufele, Northwestern University
It is at times difficult for the safety professional to figure out the root cause of an incident. The wider distribution of lessons learned is often restricted to a small circle due to liability concerns and other restrictions. The presentation will cover lessons learned from an organic peroxide explosion, oil bath fires, and cryogenic vessel and chemical reactor vessel ruptures. Suggested changes in training, procedures, procurement, and engineering may prevent similar incidents at peer institutions.
Monday July 15, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Building a Campus CERT program
  • James Caesar, University of California Santa Barbara
The University of California-Santa Barbara has built a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program that outreaches to both the campus population and into Santa Barbara County for training of adults, teenagers, and students. This presentation will review the CERT program and its benefits to the community.
Monday July 15, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Limiting Risk in Environmental Contracting
  • Patrick Durbin, University of Texas System Administration
Every day, universities secure services for various environmental service needs ranging from hazardous waste disposal to environmental assessment of new property. This session will cover the basics in contracting for environmental services, including soliciting proposals, setting limits for insurance coverage, identifying potential for risk, minimum standards for service personnel, pricing, and evaluating potential vendors.
Monday July 15, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

The Importance of Contractor Safety on Campus
  • Ryan Fendrich, Veolia Environmental Services Technical Solutions
Does your campus have a contractor safety compliance program? Are you worried about the safety practices of temporary contractors? Learn how contractor safety and the safety of students, campus visitors, and the university staff are intertwined. The discussion will include suggestions for developing a checklist of what you require and need from contractors before they can begin work.
Monday July 15, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:50am EDT

Committee and Community of Practice Meet and Greet
Monday July 15, 2013 9:50am - 10:20am EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

10:30am EDT

Cultivating Communities of Practice
  • Amy Orders, North Carolina State University Raleigh
Communities of practice consist of groups working together toward achieving specific goals through the creation, sharing, harvesting, and leveraging of knowledge. These people may have different backgrounds, but they all work together toward achieving the same goal, using their knowledge, skills, and abilities. This session will help you understand the formation, objectives, work, and benefits that communities will foster within CSHEMA as well as individual organizational safety culture initiatives.
Monday July 15, 2013 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:30am EDT

Effective Emergency Communications
  • Wayne Moore, Hughes Associates Inc.
This session will address important considerations involved in emergency communications systems, including the impact of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, what changed in the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, what changes have been made in the 2013 edition of NFPA 72, and the basics of sound and communications.
Monday July 15, 2013 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:30am EDT

Mercury Emissions from a Synthetic Gym Floor
  • Zehra Schneider Graham, University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Joseph Allen, Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc.
  • William Wade, Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc.
An increasing number of studies have shown that certain synthetic floors installed in gyms from the 1960s to mid-1980s emit mercury. Synthetic flooring was discovered under hardwood flooring scheduled for replacement in a university gym, and low-level mercury vapor was detected in the gym. This session will discuss this issue and what steps were taken to remedy it.
Monday July 15, 2013 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:30am EDT

OSHA Record Keeping: How Accurate are Your Logs?
  • Anita Stone, Johns Hopkins University
In 2010, OSHA fined employers more than $1 million for not properly following record keeping requirements. How accurate is your information? The OSHA 300 and 300A reports will be reviewed in this session, as well as the broad criterion used to determine how work-related injuries and illnesses are to be documented. Critical information will be provided that can be used by personnel assigned record keeping responsibilities to ensure accuracy.
Monday July 15, 2013 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:30am EDT

The Implementation of a Principal Investigator Lab Safety Workshop
  • Aisha Lawrence, University of South Florida
Uncooperative. Unavailable. Irresponsible. EHS professionals have used these words to describe experiences communicating with faculty about safety and compliance in their labs. In 2012, following a decline in the number of principal investigators attending safety training, the University of South Florida developed a safety workshop that would address safety. This session will discuss the collaborative efforts between EHS and faculty to implement this workshop and the outcomes.
Monday July 15, 2013 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

11:15am EDT

Lunch with the Exhibitors
Monday July 15, 2013 11:15am - 2:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 5-8, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

2:30pm EDT

Fall Protection in Theater Production
  • William Reynolds, Yale University
Theater production involves situations where workers and performers must be protected from elevated hazards using many types of fall protection. Each production has unique fall hazards that must be evaluated, planned for, and mitigated using creative technological solutions and industry best practices. This session will provide examples of solutions that address both types of fall hazard protection in theater production.
Monday July 15, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:30pm EDT

Lab Hazard Assessment: MIT Pilot Project
  • Michael Labosky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology EHS Office has undertaken a pilot project to systematically assess and categorize the hazards in its labs. The project is aimed at reviewing chemical and physical hazards. This presentation will discuss the project background, its goals, procedures, and mechanisms, as well as desired outcomes, including benefits to researchers.
Monday July 15, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:30pm EDT

Risk Communication Toolbox
  • Dennis Elmore, University of Missouri
Do you ever find yourself attempting to increase people's perception of risk or do you spend more time trying to calm them down? Does your job require you to communicate risk information in times of crisis? Simply being a subject matter expert is not enough. This session will focus on three modes of risk communication and examine a number of issues that cause people to care too little about some risks and care too much about others.
Monday July 15, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Conducting Lab Safety Audits in a Small College
  • Jay Brakensiek, Claremont University Consortium
Conducting critical laboratory safety audits in a small college setting may be both quantitatively and qualitative different than auditing in a large research university. Lab safety resources are likely to be much less at small colleges. This presentation will cover what has worked over the last two years, lessons learned, and details of the lab audits at The Claremont Colleges.
Monday July 15, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Creating a Continuity of Operations Plan
  • Lisa Teel, Oklahoma City Community College
The continuity of operations plan sets forth how an institution will continue its operations as the result of the loss of the use of its offices, classrooms, utilities, or manpower due to an emergency incident. This session will discuss such plans.
Monday July 15, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Partnering for EHS Success
  • Heather Randol, Portland State University
For a small or struggling EHS department, addressing all applicable regulatory requirements is nearly impossible. In this case study, learn how Portland State University EHS benefited from a unique partnership with Oregon Health & Science University. Learn what made it work and how your institution could benefit from a similar partnership.
Monday July 15, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

An Undergraduate EHS Seminar for Chemistry Majors
  • Mark Banister, Carnegie Mellon University
An EHSS seminar has been presented to chemistry undergraduate students for 12 years at Carnegie Mellon University. This presentation will describe the course topics and the various strategies to engage student participation and interest.
Monday July 15, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Bomb Incident Management Planning
  • Michael Alsup, Harper College
In 2012, institutions saw a large uptick in bomb threats to campuses that in turn lead to mass evacuations. Due to those events, a multi-disciplinary task force was created to look at these events and create best practices and tools to better prepare campuses to deal with these types of incidents. This presentation will highlight the tools and recommendations that the task force developed.
Monday July 15, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Mitigating Construction Risk
  • Paul Pousson, University of Texas System Administration
Whether it is deferred maintenance, renovations to an existing building, or a major capital improvement, construction risk is everywhere. This session provides an overview and comparison of the loss prevention strategies and insurance coverage options that come into play during any construction project and provides information related to contractor’s insurance programs and owner-controlled programs.
Monday July 15, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Safety During Off-Campus Field Work
  • Hector Acuna, University of California Santa Barbara
Universities have employees who travel off-campus locally and to foreign countries to conduct teaching or research activities. This session will present what the University of California has done to reduce the risks and ensure safety for employees traveling outside the university setting.
Monday July 15, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

The Benefits of Gap Analysis
  • Kalpana Rengarajan, Emory University
  • Patricia Olinger, Emory University
A key benefit of gap analysis is that it gives EHS professionals a structured systematic way to identify program gaps or risks. Once gaps are identified, mitigation plans can be developed. This session will discuss the benefits of gap analysis.
Monday July 15, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

5:30pm EDT

Lab Safety Practices and Biosafety Communities of Practice Meetings
Monday July 15, 2013 5:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
Nomeus, Second Floor

5:30pm EDT

Small Colleges, Chemical Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Communities of Practice Meetings
Monday July 15, 2013 5:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
Mako, Second Floor

6:30pm EDT

Functional Area Dinners
Take part in this optional networking opportunity by having dinner with CSHEMA 2013 annual conference delegates who are interested in having dinner with colleagues who have similar interest. All dinners have a set menu and include a starter, entree/sandwich, dessert, soft drink, gratuity, and transportation to/from the venue. Anything outside of the menu (i.e., beer/wine) are the responsibility of the participants. Attendees must be preregistered for the dinners by July 9 to guarantee seating.
Monday July 15, 2013 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Offsite, Offsite
  Conference-Wide Event

7:00pm EDT

Splash Pool Party
Monday July 15, 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Upper Deck
  Conference-Wide Event
 
Tuesday, July 16
 

6:30am EDT

Yoga
Tuesday July 16, 2013 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
  Conference-Wide Event

7:00am EDT

Registration and Member Service Center
Tuesday July 16, 2013 7:00am - 5:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference Services

7:15am EDT

Environmental, Sustainability, and Research and Survey Communities of Practice Meetings
Tuesday July 16, 2013 7:15am - 8:00am EDT
Mako, Second Floor

7:15am EDT

Government Relations Committee Meeting
Tuesday July 16, 2013 7:15am - 8:00am EDT
Nomeus, Second Floor

8:00am EDT

Leadership in Crisis and Uncertainty
  • David Breeding, Texas A & M University
Leadership is leading a group toward a common vision and is challenging to implement in times of crisis and uncertainty. This session interactively discusses characteristics of successful leaders, attributes of effective leadership, and critical new skill sets to achieve success in times of crisis and uncertainty.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

New Trends in Commissioning
  • Debra Sharpe, The WorkingBuildings Companies
Commissioning for mission critical facilities has evolved over the last 15 years, driven by many factors including increased complexity of building automation systems, increases in regulatory requirements for research programs, and the need to make facilities more energy efficient. This session will review current trends in commissioning.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

Practical ways to accomplish what the ACS has recommended in their recent publication: “Creating Safety Cultures in Academic Institutions.”
  • Joy Diaz, Whitworth University
Are you tired of being told you need to create a strong safety culture or get management by-in without any practical advice for how to accomplish those tasks? For years, EHS has been doing many of the things that the American Chemical Society has recently published and recommended. Come hear all of the tips and tricks used to create a safety culture.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

8:00am EDT

The Pre-Planned University
  • Lucas Schwaller, RealView, LLC
  • William Curtin, Loyola University Chicago
This session will examine both the risks of not following pre-incident plan guidelines and standards at educational properties and highlight the solutions available for enhancing life safety and mitigating property damage in the event of an incident. With data and case studies compiled by the NFPA and the testimonials of fire and life safety professionals, this presentation will examine what first responders need to be effective and how institutions are moving toward paperless, sustainable technology systems for life safety.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Fire and Life Safety in Nanotech Research Facilities
  • Jonathan Eisenberg, Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc.
  • Markus Schaufele, Northwestern University
Semiconductor and nanotech research facilities contain fire and explosion hazards that impact life safety and operations. This presentation discusses major fire protection and life safety requirements, including special suppression, detection, and explosion protection; location and design of Use Group H occupancies;
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Funding a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan and Project
  • Jeffrey Hescock, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Mary House, Woodard & Curran
Universities experience risks and impacts of natural and human hazards. To mitigate these hazards through planning, the University of Massachusetts received a grant to develop hazard mitigation plans for four of its campuses. This session will discuss the plan and requirements that must be met for funding.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Moving the Bar: The Conduct of Safe Science
  • Lawrence Gibbs, Stanford University
How does one evaluate the safety culture within a laboratory research organization? This presentation will present a case study focused on identifying critical variables related to laboratory safety cultures and values, and a program to advance a culture for the conduct of safe science at Stanford University.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:00am EDT

Small College Nemesis: Decentralized EHS
  • Sandra Perry, Triumvirate Environmental
Using CSHEMA's Benchmark Student as a resource to identify staffing needs of a small university, a campus-wide EHS compliance assessment was performed to identify gaps, deficiencies, and liabilities. This presentation focuses on the data and information collected to identify compliance risk as it correlates to staffing needs.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:00am EDT

Keynote: Tony Moore
Tony Moore is the director of EHS for SeaWorld, Orlando, Aquatica & Discovery Cove. Moore's current responsibilities include overseeing a department of more than 100 team members and safety operations of all Orlando parks. He manages all OSHA training and compliance, park emergency action plan, and environmental compliance with EPA. In addition, Moore oversees litigation and general liability claims and prevention and is responsible for the park's health service team and medical response teams for guests and team members. Moore has been in his current position since January 2011. Before that, he served as the director of operation for SeaWorld Orlando for three years. He has also served as the executive assistant to president of Busch Entertainment Corporation, the director of operations for Discovery Cove, and the manager of operations at Universal Studios Orlando. Moore received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

11:00am EDT

Lunch with the Exhibitors
Tuesday July 16, 2013 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 5-8, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

2:00pm EDT

Horizontal Lifelines for Fall Protection
  • Bradley Dillon, Guardian Fall Protection
  • Don Thompson, Guardian Fall Protection Engineered Services Group
This presentation will have hands-on materials, including fall protection equipment with a small horizontal lifeline mockup. The presenter will demonstrate inspection, attachment, and correct use of the horizontal lifeline. Attendees will receive a binder that includes building layouts with fall protection hazards and be asked to layout a horizontal lifeline system,
Tuesday July 16, 2013 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:00pm EDT

PCBs in Building Materials
  • Ross Hartman, Triumvirate Environmental
  • Kim Tisa, US EPA
  • Steve Zemba, Cambridge Environmental
  • Frank Ricciardi, Weston & Sampson
Although awareness and concern around PCBs in building materials has significantly increased throughout past years, management approaches for the likely presence of this chemical has remained ambiguous for institutions. The panel for this session will discuss PCB-impacted building materials, pertinent regulations, types of waste, assessment techniques, risk characterization, mediation/abatement methods, and disposal options.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:00pm EDT

Shifting Safety Cultural Divide on Personal Protective Equipment Compliance
  • James Gibson, University of California Los Angeles
Creating a more positive safety culture in the academic research safety environment continues to be a major challenge for universities and research institutions. This session describes the process by which the University of California-Los Angeles created the infrastructure to develop and promulgate laboratory safety policies on personal protective equipment compliance and how EHS implemented procedures to ensure laboratories complied with the policies.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:00pm EDT

The Status of Higher Education Emergency Management
  • Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
Using surveys conducted over the past five years, this session will explain the trends in emergency management in higher education institutions. In addition to the surveys, information collected as a result of both non-emergency and emergency events will provide an understanding of institutions' efforts to implement their programs.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:00pm EDT

What Does Your EHS Annual Report Accomplish?
  • Mary Beth Koza, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
This presentation will cover the components of an annual report and the organizational benefits. It will cover how the annual report supports the EHS management system, the EHS marketing strategy, and the use and development of resources. The annual report is imperative to analyzing, designing, and communicating the most relevant parts of the organization.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Advanced Rainwater Harvesting and Stormwater
  • William Hunt, North Carolina State University Raleigh
  • Kathy DeBusk, North Carolina State University Raleigh
  • Marcus Quigley, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Green infrastructure for stormwater control is becoming an issue for stormwater permitting at urban university campuses. This session will present a case study of an advanced rainwater harvesting system that incorporates weather forecasting and control logic to maximize rainwater capture and reduce discharge.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Chemical Hygiene: The Path from Policy to Program
  • Courtney Stanion, Duke University
  • Heather Bazemore, Duke University
Since 2009, Duke University’s safety office has made significant strides in building a chemical hygiene and safety program for its hundreds of research laboratories. In this session, the presenters will share what has been done, what was earned, and plans for future improvements.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Implementing GHS
  • Melissa Dale, Monmouth University
This session will focus on the newly developed Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The presenters will explore the best methods to train employees and will be largely interactive. Attendees will feel better able to tackle the task of training their employees on this complicated standard.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety
  • Daryn Lewellyn, Lewellyn Technology
NFPA 70E implementation can be confusing and overwhelming. This session equips attendees with the knowledge to implement electrical safety standards in the workplace. Even if you've established 70E guidelines at your facility, you will gain from this informative look at best practices for electrical safety.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

3:30pm EDT

Lessons Learned from Super Storm Sandy
  • Lawrence Zacarese, Stony Brook University
Super Storm Sandy brought unprecedented havoc and damage to the Northeast region of the United States. The presenter will outlines the preparedness, response, and recovery actions taken before, during, and after the storm. In a case-study approach, the lessons learned and the areas identified for improvement immediately after the storm will be identified.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Building Lab Safety Programs One Step at a Time
  • Amanda Gray, University of South Florida
When it comes to developing a comprehensive lab safety program, it’s hard to know where to begin, especially if you are a one-man EHS shop. Come learn how a cultural shift developed from an inventory tracking system and the success of a program developed to improve EHS.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Community College Citizen Preparedness Program
  • John Perrone, Monroe Community College
This program addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities students need to survive natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Whatever the scale of the disaster, members of the local community will carry out the first response. Therefore, students and citizens need to understand preparedness as it pertains to their unique situation and to their responsibility as a citizen.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Controlled Substance Disposal
  • Keith Duval, University of Pittsburgh
Maintaining compliance with DEA disposal regulations can be challenging for universities. Facilities that possess controlled substances must utilize a closed system to ensure that controlled substances are accounted for from their creation through final destruction. Learn about one university's centralized program to facilitate the disposal while controlling costs.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

The College of the Future: How Will EHS be Impacted
  • Suzanne Howard, Wellesley College
Experts are predicting that institutions will be changing, some of them dramatically, over the next 10 to 15 years. Financial and infrastructure issues will have huge impacts on how institutions do business.. This presentation will discuss potential impacts to EHS in the future and if it is possible for us to prepare for these changes.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

The College of the Future: How Will EHS be Impacted
  • Suzanne Howard, Wellesley College
Experts are predicting that institutions will be changing, some of them dramatically, over the next 10 to 15 years. Financial and infrastructure issues will have huge impacts on how institutions do business.. This presentation will discuss potential impacts to EHS in the future and if it is possible for us to prepare for these changes.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Technical Session

4:30pm EDT

Underground storage Tank Training and Inspection Program
  • Leslie Hubble, Emory University
The EPA is proposing a revision to underground storage tank regulations. Emory University implemented underground storage tank operator training and inspection programs to ensure audit readiness and timely compliance with these regulations. This presentation will focus on the benefits of comprehensive programs and the implementation process.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

5:30pm EDT

Keynote Speaker: Heather Earl (RESCHEDULED)
Heather Earl is Manager, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Safety Services
Tuesday July 16, 2013 5:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

7:00pm EDT

Awards Ceremony and 60th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday July 16, 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event
 
Wednesday, July 17
 

7:00am EDT

Registration and Member Service Center
Wednesday July 17, 2013 7:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom Prefunction, First Floor
  Conference Services

7:15am EDT

Emergency Management Committee Meeting
Wednesday July 17, 2013 7:15am - 8:00am EDT
Mako, Second Floor

7:15am EDT

Fire and Life Safety Community of Practice Meeting
Wednesday July 17, 2013 7:15am - 8:00am EDT
Nomeus, Second Floor

8:00am EDT

Annual Business Meeting and 2014 Annual Conference Reveal
Wednesday July 17, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 1-4, First Floor
  Conference-Wide Event

9:15am EDT

A Novel Approach to Providing EHS Services
  • Kevin Charbonneau, Yale University
This presentation will review Yale University’s Safety Advisor Program, including the planning and implementation process along with specific examples of how the program has achieved its goals and exhibited the capacity to address a wide range of EHS issues in an efficient manner. The specific aim of the Safety Advisor program was to increase customer satisfaction, expand the capacities of each EHS discipline, and meet 100% of the campus EHS operational metrics.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:15am EDT

Case Study: Rebuilding a Radiation Safety Program
  • Scott Jaqua, Portland State University
Inheriting a dilapidated radiation safety program can be a daunting task for anyone. In this case study, learn how Portland State University took a poor showing on a state inspection and built a program designed for research growth and sustained safe operations. Particular emphasis is paid to building consensus, prioritization of program elements, and cost analysis.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:15am EDT

Regulatory Hot Topics from Government Relations
  • Peter Reinhardt, Yale University
  • Maureen Kotlas, University of Missouri
This session will cover recent and upcoming EHS regulatory developments, as well as possible and expected regulatory changes in the coming year. The presenters will note deadlines for new rules and offer ideas for how colleges and universities are planning to comply. Also discussed will be federal compliance initiatives, current outreach activities by government agencies, and the past year's enforcement activities.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 6 First Floor
  Technical Session

9:15am EDT

Safety Campaign: Surveying the Audience
  • John Covely, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  • Mary Beth Koza, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
In 2012, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hills EHS Department conducted two surveys of laboratory researchers that measured attitudes, awareness, and use rates of personal protective equipment. The data and personal comments from these studies guided the department in selecting messages for a major safety campaign and provided direction for training and programming. This project will be discussed during the session.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:15am EDT

Small Colleges and University Discussion
  • Kristine Rossmiller, Drake University
Members of the Small Colleges and Universities Community of Practice would like to discuss issues facing small EHS staffs. This will be an open discussion where members can bring questions about problems they face daily. This will be an opportunity for CSHEMA members to network and to get ideas on how to solve their problems.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Coral C, First Floor
  Technical Session

9:15am EDT

Transitioning Hazardous Waste Vendors
  • Niamh Kelly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Change is difficult, there is no question, but how difficult does a change in hazardous waste vendors need to be in order to be effective? What goes into making the change and who does it impact? When you make a change in one program does it affect another? Based one institution's recent experience in transitioning hazardous waste vendors, the presenters strive to answer these questions and more.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

A Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Hiccup
  • Todd Houts, University of Missouri
This session will discuss a situation that resulted in notices of violation and the EPA's criminal investigation division coming to campus. Learn how one institution dealt with a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act issue.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

Emergency Communications: Getting the Message Right
  • Lawrence Zacarese, Stony Brook University
Emergency management is a crucial aspect to any institution. All campuses are vulnerable to a broad array of emergencies based on their size, demographics, and geographic locations. Communicating to students, faculty, and staff during a crisis is a high stakes game, requiring careful planning and accurate information dissemination. The presenter will discusses the various aspects of a successful emergency communication program for your campus.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

Identifying Opportunities for Improvement
  • Dionna Thomas, Emory University
On an annual basis, lab personnel conduct an inspection of their research spaces and report the findings to the Emory University Environmental Health and Safety Office. In turn, personnel also conduct validation inspections of lab spaces annually. The presenters will review and compare laboratory inspection findings from these two different perspectives.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

Implementation of a Health Hazard Gas Safety Program
  • Mark DiNardo, University of Pittsburgh
Emerging technology and new frontiers in science have increased the use of health hazard 3 and 4 gases in research. The University of Pittsburgh EHS Department has developed a program to allow researchers to safely handle these gases and achieve compliance with applicable regulations. This session will review the program, which encompasses the purchasing, inventory control, storage, and usage of gases.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

The EHS Professional’s Role in Enterprise Risk Management
  • Erike Young, University of California Office of the President
The best EHS professionals understand risk management, and the best risk managers understand EHS. Enterprise risk management is essentially the marriage of the two disciplines as it requires the risk and EHS managers to collaborate in identifying and controlling a broad array of risk exposures in support of the University’s strategic plan and mission. This session will discuss this principal and the EHS professional's role.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session

10:45am EDT

Time to Evacuate: A Panel Discussion
  • Mark Bagby, Washington University in St. Louis
  • James Caesar, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
A panel will discuss campus evacuation considerations, planning for evacuations, meeting evacuation plan requirements, and using geographical information systems for evacuation planning. Other topics include campus and external partners that need to be part of the plan and thoughts on where to send and what to do with the evacuees that have nowhere to go.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Oceans Ballroom 6 First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Applying the new GHS Hazard Communication Standard
  • Dale Plemmons, Gustavus Adolphus College
New changes to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard are bringing the United States into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for American workers. This session will discuss requirements that need to be met for this new system, including training employees.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Data Mining EHS Information
  • Bruce Backus, Washington University in St. Louis
EHS departments collect a lot of information. The data is used for safety and regulatory compliance reports. In this age of informatics, the question being posed is whether the data can be mined for predictive analytic purposes to further improve safety and compliance through targeted interventions. One universities efforts to do just this will be presented.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 6 First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Emergency Preparedness: Collaboration is Key
  • Lauren Kelly, Columbia University Health Sciences- Morningside Campus
Preparedness planning is like anything else, whereby practice make perfect. Periodic testing of your plan and identification of opportunities for improvement are essential in your success and having strong relationships with partners in public safety and the regulatory agency sector can go a long way in averting disaster. This session will discuss the establishment and importance of such partnerships.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Safety
  • John Fellers, Texas A & M Health Science Center
  • Erich Fruchtnicht, Texas A & M Health Science Center
The Texas A&M Health Science Center is a geographically dispersed institution converging eight campuses across Texas. Faced with the challenge of ensuring facilities at these campuses are inspected in a consistent manner and according to a risk-based inspection schedule, EHS made the decision to leverage mobile technology and inspection software to more efficiently implement the inspection and reporting process. This session will discuss the usability of such a system.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Safety Challenges in Interdisciplinary Labs
  • Debbie Wolfe-Lopez, Georgia Institute of Technology
Interdisciplinary research labs present challenges to safety professionals due to their unconventional approach to research. Finding a balance between best safety practices and creative research can be a daunting task. The presenters have been working to develop strategies to address these issues without impeding research and will share examples of what has worked well and what has not.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

11:45am EDT

Safety Culture–the Backstory
  • Peter Reinhardt, Yale University
If someone asked how they can improve campus safety culture, what would you tell them? This presentation explores safety culture and its history. The presenter will propose a simple way to raise people awareness, steps individuals can take to grow campus safety culture, and tools you need to make it happen.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

Adventures in Fall Protection
  • Julie Larose, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Campus fall exposures arise in many different situations. At the Milwaukee School of Engineering, individual departments face unique fall hazards. This presentation describes fall incidents at the school, department-specific fall exposures, and an array of fall protection solutions. A comprehensive fall protection program will be reviewed.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

Comprehensive Laboratory Research Safety Program
  • Rebecca Neill, Emory University
  • Paula Pleger, Emory University
  • Andrew Cohen, Emory University
  • Kalpana Rengarajan, Emory University
Emory University reorganized its laboratory research safety program to include all laboratory research safety elements: biological, chemical, and radiation. The presentation will examine some of the challenges faced prior to the reorganization, how the new organizational structure has begun to alleviate these challenges, and positive changes to programs and processes that have been successfully implemented.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

EHS Training through Learning Management System
  • Robert Clay, Lincoln University
This session explores how to create online EHS training using the Moodle Learning Management System. Pointers on tips, tricks, and lessons learned will be shared.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

Emergency Action Plans as Campus Force Multiplier
  • Lynn Daley, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Jody Nolan, Rochester Institute of Technology
Although emergency action plans are required by OSHA, they can be leveraged to improve community resilience through empowering "first" first responders. Incidents happen to the campus community first, and no matter how skilled and efficient, campus responders arrive after the incident happens. Having trained community members on scene will enhance the overall emergency response. This session will speak to the importance of such training.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

Geographic Information Systems for EHS
  • Catherine Brennan, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  • Janet Clarke, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping technology is used in many industries as an integral part of data analysis and decision-making. GIS use by EHS departments can be a beneficial tool in planning and mitigating issues relating to stormwater management, hazard assessments, emergency management, and more. This talk will discuss how GIS is being integrated into EHS at a university and will provide concrete examples of how to integrate GIS into your organization.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 6 First Floor
  Technical Session

12:45pm EDT

Lessons Learned From a Hydrogen Fluoride Release
  • David Hinton, The Scripps Research Institute– California
When changes were made to the configuration and delivery system of a hydrogen fluoride cylinder by the manufacturer, researchers at The Scripps Research Institute were caught unaware, resulting in the release of hydrogen fluoride. This presentation will cover the chain of events leading up to a chemical release, the response, how to identify cylinder delivery options, lessons learned from the event, and steps to prevent future hydrogen fluoride releases.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

1:45pm EDT

Data Management with a Relational Database
  • Steven Hunter, Arizona State University
  • Dorothy Haskett, Arizona State University
  • Henry Walsh, Arizona State University
  • Matthew Miraldi, Arizona State University
Have you been frustrated managing your data? The presenter will discuss Arizona State University's experience with On-Site System's EHS Assistant software. With more regulations, it is becoming apparent that professionals need to have data at their fingertips. This session will discuss the basics of relational databases, how to standardize your data, and how to manage the needs of different disciplines.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session

1:45pm EDT

Novel Approach to Compressed Gas Safety Training
  • Rick Bauer, Arizona State University
  • John Crozier, Arizona State University
Compressed gas training at your fingertips? It’s now a reality at Arizona State University, where an innovative approach to compressed gas safety training has been implemented. Segmented instructional materials related to physical hazards, safety procedures, and personal protective equipment are presented in an innovative and visually dynamic way using technical animations and simulations. This presentation will address the development of the program and describe its implementation and an overview of the results.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

1:45pm EDT

Retooling Laboratory Safety with New Solutions
  • Christopher Pitoscia, Columbia University Health Sciences- Morningside Campus
  • Chris Pettinato, Columbia University Health Sciences- Morningside Campus
Lab safety challenges colleges and universities face can be daunting. These challenges affect institutions, small and large, and can pose an impediment to program advancement. Columbia University will share some unique solutions to perennial issues developed through campus collaborations.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 12, First Floor
  Technical Session

1:45pm EDT

Transitioning from Safety Lecture to Practical Discussion
  • Brian Butkus, University of Central Florida
To impact the safety culture of a research institution, you must get the laboratory staff involved in the safety process. Most safety education programs are web-based modules or non-interactive lectures, which may result in lack of information retention. This session will review web-based seminars, live lectures, and hands-on skill sessions.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

1:45pm EDT

University Safety Resources Benchmark Survey
  • Jennifer Root, University of Texas At Austin
The University of Texas-Austin Facilities Services Department invited institutions to participate in a 10-question survey about the safety resources available for the facilities management or physical plant department. The results from the survey reveal a variety of ways universities support the safety needs of theses departments, which will be discussed during this session.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:45pm EDT

An After-Action Review of a Chemical Release
  • Brad King, Washington University in St. Louis
This presentation will review the cause of a chemical release incident, response, building evacuation, and actions taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The chemical reaction resulted in a minor injury to the student and vapors escaping into the lab and adjacent corridor.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 10, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:45pm EDT

Case for Developing Online Lockout Tagout Training
  • Jamie Davis, University of Texas At Austin
  • Jennifer Root, University of Texas At Austin
Controlling hazardous energy is something that many employees face on a daily basis. In an effort to make training more convenient and interactive, facilities services at the University of Texas-Austin developed an online lockout tagout training using gaming principles. This session will discuss the process and its success.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 9, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:45pm EDT

Flammable Liquid Limits to Enhance Lab Safety
  • Peter Ashbrook, University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
In 2010, lab safety inspections revealed that numerous labs exceeded the NFPA maximum allowable quantities for flammable liquids. This information led to the release of funds to provide sprinklers and a specially designed solvent storage room. This presentation will share lessons learned from detailed assessments to help lab occupants understand flammable liquid limits and improve communication.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 11, First Floor
  Technical Session

2:45pm EDT

Utilizing New Tools to Engage, Educate, and Protect
  • Kara Franke, University of Colorado Denver
  • Alison Welch, University of Colorado Denver
  • Christina Aguilera, University of Colorado Denver
Using social marketing, health and safety departments can attempt to influence behavior in research settings to increase safe practices, but what are the real-world results of such efforts? What specific tools have been used and produced a change in behavior? Which institutions have tried using new messages, videos, or social media? A panel of health and safety professionals will present on projects that effectively changed behaviors and challenges faced during these projects.
Wednesday July 17, 2013 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceans Ballroom 8, First Floor
  Technical Session
 
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