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What's on the agenda
11:00 – 6:00
EXHIBITOR Setup
Afternoon
1:00 – 5:00
Early Registration Check-In
5:00 – 6:00
Vendor Reception
Topic Legend
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Morning
7:00 – 4:30
Registration
Kids' Chance Silent Auction Opens at 7:00 AM (via phone app)
9:30 – 10:30
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions)
Vendor Spotlight (Main EXPO)
(9:45 - 10:00)
(10:15 - 10:30)
The Politics of Respiratory Protection: Beards, Masks, Heat Stress and More
Jenny HoulroydGeorgia Tech
Ballroom E
OSHA Recordkeeping 101
Stephanie CorbittSSI OSHA Company
Pulaski A/B
Turning the Titanic - Stop Using Ice for Every Body Problem
Lori FredericBalance Biomechanics
Plaza
11:30 - 1:15
Session 3
Lunch Speaker – Bob Edwards, The HOP Coach
Lunch and Awards Ceremony- and Kids’ Chance Student Speaking
Ballroom A/B/C
Afternoon
1:15 – 1:45
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions) Coffee in Lobby
Vendor Spotlight (Main EXPO)(1:20 - 1:35)
Operationalizing Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention
James GrantDEKRA North America
Ballroom D
Ballroom D
Importance of Accident Investigation for Claims Handling & Safety Program Improvements
Tamara RodriguezAntum Risk
Ballroom E
Owner & Contractor Collaboration for Safety Excellence
Sarah KellowBrookfield Properties Development
Plaza
Silica In Construction
Bob CauthenCNA Insurance
Oglethorpe A/B
Oglethorpe A/B
Three Technology Solutions for Common OSH Challenges
Angela RayCollaborative Safety Solutions
Pulaski A/B
Pulaski A/B
2:45 – 3:45
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions)
Vendor Spotlight (Main EXPO) (2:50 - 3:05)(3:15 - 3:30)
Safety Throught the Lens of Technology
Rob McKinneyAGC Georgia
Ballroom D
Online Tools for Superior Safety
Nathan BennettLife and Safety Consultants
Ballroom E
Nathan BennettLife and Safety Consultants
Ballroom E
Nobody Asked? A Look at Employee Health Questionnaires
Mike OwensAxis Risk Services
Plaza
Mike OwensAxis Risk Services
Plaza
Hold for EPA
Oglethorpe A/B
Oglethorpe A/B
Time to Review Arc Flash Risk Assessments NFPA 70E Changes May Impact PPE Best Practices
Scott FrancisWestex: A Milliken Brand
Pulaski A/B
Scott FrancisWestex: A Milliken Brand
Pulaski A/B
4:45 – 6:00
6:00 – 8:00
Dinner (on your own)
8:00 – 10:00
Topic Legend
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Morning
7:00 – 4:30
Registration
Kids' Chance Silent Auction Opens at 7:00 AM (via phone app)
Ballroom D
8:00 – 8:30
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions) Coffee in Lobby
Certification vs. Qualification in Construction
Brian HopeITSA
Ballroom D
The Biological Basis for Complacency
Sharon LipinskiHabit Mastery Consulting Ballroom E
Sharon LipinskiHabit Mastery Consulting Ballroom E
If You Can't Stand the Heat Get Into the Shade: Complying with the Heat Stress NEP
Cara EckGeorgia Tech Plaza
Cara EckGeorgia Tech Plaza
How to Gain Traction with Your Safety Training
Steve HeinenRisk Management Inc. Oglethorpe A/B
Steve HeinenRisk Management Inc. Oglethorpe A/B
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind - Considerations When Work Accidents Happen Away From the Office
Doug BrownSwift, Currie, McGhee &. Hiers, LLP Pulaski A/B
Doug BrownSwift, Currie, McGhee &. Hiers, LLP Pulaski A/B
9:30 – 9:45
Coffee/Beverage Break Sponsor:
Bringing HOP to Life
Sam GoodmanThe HOP Nerd, LLC
Ballroom D
A Smokin' Hot Conversation About Sexual Harrassment
Melissa ZwillingCarr Allison Ballroom E
Melissa ZwillingCarr Allison Ballroom E
Adjusting To The Aging Workforce
Joy HamiltonConcentra Plaza
Joy HamiltonConcentra Plaza
How to Make a Business Case for DHAs & Combustible Dust Safety
Chris GiustoHallam ICS Oglethorpe A/B
Chris GiustoHallam ICS Oglethorpe A/B
Getting Beyond the Status-Quo in Contractor Safety: the Current State and Why We Need Better
Scott DeBowAvetta Pulaski A/B
Scott DeBowAvetta Pulaski A/B
10:45 – 11:45
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions); Kids' Chance Silent Auction
Vendor Spotlight (Main EXPO)(10:45 - 11:00) (11:15 - 11:30)
11:45 – 1:15
Session 8
Afternoon
Developing a Workplace Violence Program
Jeff Partin
The Home Depot
Ballroom D
Communicating for Action: Is Anyone Even Listening?
Camille OaksBetter Safety Ballroom E
Camille OaksBetter Safety Ballroom E
Operational Risk Management - A Better Way To Do JHAs
Phillip Thomas1910 Legacy Enterprises Plaza
Phillip Thomas1910 Legacy Enterprises Plaza
The People Variable: Designing Prevention Around Humans
Dorothy RiviereBardavon Health Innovations Oglethorpe A/B
Dorothy RiviereBardavon Health Innovations Oglethorpe A/B
ESG: Three Little Letters Set to Make a Big Impact
Josh HestermanKPMG LLP Pulaski A/B
Josh HestermanKPMG LLP Pulaski A/B
2:15 – 2:30
Break / Session Change; Kids' Chance Silent Auction CLOSES AT 2:25
Selling Safety, Lessons from a Front Line Supervisor
Patrick KarolKarol Safety Consulting, Inc.
Ballroom D
Remote Ambient Dust Accumulation Monitoring
Kevin NesbittUmbrella Equipment Partners, LLC Ballroom E
Kevin NesbittUmbrella Equipment Partners, LLC Ballroom E
Atmospheric Hazards Within Confined Spaces: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You
Drew HintonArrow Safety LLC Plaza
Drew HintonArrow Safety LLC Plaza
How To Manage Human Factors At Work
Jeff SeasePredictive Safety Oglethorpe A/B
Jeff SeasePredictive Safety Oglethorpe A/B
Hold for EPD
Pulaski A/B
3:30 – 3:45
EXPO Hall & Break (No Sessions)
CONTEXT Root Cause Analysis
David LynnPeak Safety Performance
Ballroom D
College to Consruction
James Weston BazorBatson-Cook Construction Ballroom E
James Weston BazorBatson-Cook Construction Ballroom E
So… How Old Is Your Safety Policies and Procedures?
Donna RobitailleSabel Steel Plaza
Donna RobitailleSabel Steel Plaza
Safety Leadership - Driving Your Organization's Culture
William WatsonMiller Electric Company Oglethorpe A/B
William WatsonMiller Electric Company Oglethorpe A/B
Traveling Safely with GDOT: Be Aware & Prepared with 511 GA
Anslee SchroederGeorgia DOT/AECOM Pulaski A/B
Anslee SchroederGeorgia DOT/AECOM Pulaski A/B
4:45 – 5:00
Vendor Prize Drawings in EXPO Hall (Must be present to win)
8:00 – 10:00
Topic Legend
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Morning
Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention: A Part of Workplace Safety
Marilyn VelezUS DOL - OSHA
Ballroom D
TBA
Jonathan MartinConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Ballroom E
Jonathan MartinConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Ballroom E
Seeing, Thinking, and Acting: Avoiding Crashes Caused by Human Error
Walter ColeSmith System Oglethorpe A/B
Walter ColeSmith System Oglethorpe A/B
How to Get the Most out of Your Construction EHS Technology
James AlexanderHammerTech Pulaski A/B
James AlexanderHammerTech Pulaski A/B
9:00 – 9:15
Break / Session Change
Lose the Struggle! Here's Your Framework for Promoting Workplace Mental Health
Georgia Bryce-HutchinsonBuilding Families According To Pattern, LLC
Ballroom D
Stinkin Thinkin - Create a Culture that Wins!
Don DosterGoPivot Solutions, LLC Ballroom E
Don DosterGoPivot Solutions, LLC Ballroom E
Hard Hats to Helmets for Construction in 2023
Rob McKinneyAGC Georgia Plaza
Rob McKinneyAGC Georgia Plaza
Swim Lanes, Not Silos!
Keith CorleyGeorgia Pacific Brunswick Cellulose Oglethorpe A/B
Keith CorleyGeorgia Pacific Brunswick Cellulose Oglethorpe A/B
Handbook Happy Hour: Crafting Employee Handbooks 101
Dustin Thompson & Ann JoinerSwift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP Pulaski A/B
Dustin Thompson & Ann JoinerSwift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP Pulaski A/B
10:15 – 12:00
Session 14
Closing Session Panel –
Ballroom A/B