SeminarFest 2018

A Focused Approach to OSH Education

February 1 - 8, 2018 The Rio, Las Vegasseminarfest.asse.org

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New This Year

Our Philosphy & Our Approach

Our PhilosophyASSE’s educational philosophy is that learning should be immersive, engaging and relevant to what you’re doing in your workplace today. Our goal is for you to immediately apply the knowledge you’ve gained at SeminarFest to benefit you personally and professionally. Bring back the newest ideas and approaches within the OSH industry, and emerge as a leader in your organization.

Our Approach• Engage in full days of in-depth discussions and activities

• Explore relevant topics with practitioners, experts and your peers

• Choose from 90+ courses developed from 10+ areas of focus

• Select courses specific to your experience level

• Practice using new tools and techniques with the guidance of our expert facilitators

• Leave inspired to effect change in your organization

Every year, SeminarFest offers a range of courses covering the industry’s most relevant topics. Here are some new ones this year:

• Managed Fall Protection Certificate Program

• SMS Certifcation Preparation Course

• OSH Boot Camp

• The OOPS and OWW of OSH

• The Business of Safety

• Training a Risk Assessment Team

• Risk Communication: A JOURNEY from SH&E Hazards Identification to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Human and Organizational Performance

• Facilitating Participatory Decision Making

• Using Appreciative Inquiry to Achieve Transformational Results

• From Project Manager to Project Leader

• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

• Beyond Safety...Diagnosing and Treating the Barriers to Safety Performance Excellence

• Designing Effective Training - Instructional Design Basics

• Peer-to-Peer Training for Supervision, Safety Advocates, & Safety Committees

• Working with Multi-Generational Adult Learners

• Instructional Design Principles for Adult Learning

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Certification Preparation CoursesAs the leading source for education among safety professionals, you can count on ASSE’s Certification Preparation courses to help you pass your exam the first time. At SeminarFest we offer a large variety of prep courses throughout the week, including the new SMS Certification.

For full descriptions on our Certification Preparation courses, please visit seminarfest.asse.org.

Math ReviewFebruary 2 ASPFebruary 3-5 STSFebruary 3-5 CHMMFebruary 3-4

CSPFebruary 6-8 CHSTFebruary 6-8 SMS NEW!February 3-5February 6-8 CETFebruary 6-8

SeminarFest February 1 - 8, 2018The Rio, Las Vegas 1,200+

OSH PROFESSIONALS attend SeminarFest for focused education and training.

40+ EXPERT FACILITATORSselected from the best in the industry.

90+ COURSESoffered in 10+ areas of focus.

5.6 CEUs earned from attending the full 8 days.

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ASSE Safety Management Certificates Enhance your leadership skills and put yourself ahead of the pack with your choice of three safety management certificates.

Certificate in Safety ManagementASSE’s Certificate in Safety Management provides a forum to share challenges, craft solutions, and implement the necessary skills to be successful in positioning safety in your organization.

Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory courses (5.6 CEUs)

Safety Management I Safety Management IICorporate Safety Management

• Elective courses (1.9 CEUs)• Complete all requirements within 5 years

Executive Program in Safety Management CertificateThis recently revised program is a natural extension to ASSE’s Certificate in Safety Management. Built for safety professionals looking to achieve the highest level of safety management, the Executive Program now features contemporary safety management methods and influential leadership strategies.

Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory courses (3.5 CEUs)

Advanced Safety Management MethodsInfluential Leadership Skills

• Capstone Project• Elective Courses (1.4 CEUs)• Complete all requirements within 2 years

Global Safety Management CertificateWith this certificate you will be able to establish and maintain safe work places anywhere in the world. When you participate in the program you gain the professional expertise and knowledge of the most effective techniques in safety and health management.

Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory courses (2.8 CEUs)

Managing Safety and Health Implementing a Safety and Health Management System International Standards and Legal Requirements for Safety Management

• Elective Courses (2.2 CEUs)• Complete all requirements within 5 years

Advance your career with ASSE Certificates.

ONLINE COURSES

Did you know we also offer online courses that apply as electives?

Visit learn.asse.org to learn more

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ASSE Specialized Certificates Diversify your OSH skill set with ASSE’s specialized Certificate Programs. Focused on the inustry’s most prevailing topics, these programs are an excellent choice for supplemental learning that will give you an edge.

Managed Fall Protection Certificate Program NEWAs falls continue to be one of the foremost causes of on-the-job injuries and fatalities, this program will comprehensively cover the ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 standard regarding the requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program, as well as other relevant and current issues surrounding fall protection. Note, this is not intended to be competent or qualified person fall protection training.Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory courses (2.1 CEUs)

Fall Protection Certificate Workshop • Elective Courses (1.4 CEUs)• Final practicum activity • Complete within 2 years

ISO 45001 Certificate ProgramASSE’s ISO 45001 Certificate Program focuses on the effective implementation of the 45001 standard. The program offers a blended learning experience, comprised of an online pre-course module and a three-day classroom course, and will give safety professionals the guidance to consistently manage effective safety programs worldwide.

Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory course (2.1 CEUs)

ISO 45001 course • Elective Courses (1.4 CEUs)• Complete within two years

Risk Assessment Certificate ProgramThe ASSE Risk Assessment Certificate will better enable you to implement risk-based approaches and measures to proactively lead your organization in the mitigation of risk in advance of injuries or catastrophic events.

Certificate Requirements:• Mandatory course (2.1 CEUs)

Risk Assessment Workshop • Elective Courses (1.4 CEUs)• Final Project (0.9 CEU)• Complete within two years

Use ASSE Certificates to help you in your career journey and boost your resume. Our six different Certificate Programs are an opportunity for advancement, recognition, and demonstration of expertise. All Certificate Program required courses and elective courses are offered at SeminarFest. This is your chance to start or complete an entire ASSE Certificate in one week.

For full program descriptions or to download a Certificate Program application, please visit www.asse.org/certificates

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SEMINARFEST 2018

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

100 Advanced Safety Management for Superior Performance (A)February 5-6 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsExplore advanced safety management concepts with particular focus on practical application; topics discussed include: risk reduction, management of change, continuous improvement, legal protections, and safety culture. Barry S. Spurlock, Esq., CSP, Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Attorney – Member, Spurlock Law, PLLC, Richmond, KY

101 Advanced Safety Management Methods (A)February 3-5 / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsExecutive Program in Safety Management courseExplore a new approach to safety using strategy and techniques focused on risk, business, and the reality of human performance to improve safety results in your organization.Thomas Cecich, CSP, CIH, President, TFC & Associates, Apex, NC

102 Analytics For Safety: A New Approach To Performance Measurement (A)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUDiscover and discuss the data points that drive organi-zational success from a health and safety perspective, and how this valuable information can lead to contin-uous improvement in critical areas such as workplace accidents and injuries, absenteeism, and productivity.Todd R. Hohn, CSP, Sr. Director Safety and Health at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, CA

103 Lean Six Sigma Tools for Safety Professionals (A)February 8 / 1 Day / 1.4 CEUs cBecome familiar with Lean Six Sigma tools, and use them as the framework to develop safety and health management programs; using detailed case studies in conjunction with LSS methodology, build a business case for existing and new safety programs. Georgi Popov, Ph.D., QEP, University of Central Missouri, Overland Park, KS

104 Corporate Safety Management (B)February 1-3 / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsCertificate in Safety Management courseThrough role play and thought-provoking activities, participate in a forum and share challenges, craft solutions, and implement the necessary skills to be successful in positioning safety in your organization. Samuel Gualardo, President, National Safety Consultants, Inc., Salix, PA; James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

105 Creating Line Management Safety Leadership (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUEffective safety performance can only be accomplished when line managers accept and own the responsi-bility of safety; this course will help you establish an environment where your role, and the role of the line management team, can be improved to realize safety performance excellence.Samuel Gualardo, President, National Safety Consultants, Inc., Salix, PA

106 Influential Leadership Skills (A)February 7-8 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsExecutive Program in Safety Management courseStudy, in depth, the principles of leadership, strategic thinking and planning, ethical behavior, and influencing executive, middle and line management; come away with a management model to improve and enhance safety performance.James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

107 JHA Workshop (I)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUDetermine the best practices for task analysis, documen-tation and benchmarking; practice conducting pre-task research, interviewing techniques, photo/video/e-doc-umentation, technical analysis, determining if work can be considered “safe,” and evaluating potential solutions. Todd R. Hohn, CSP, Sr. Director Safety and Health at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, CA 103 Lean Six Sigma Tools for Safety Professionals (A)

108 OSH Boot Camp (B)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEUPerfect for those who are new to safety, or those who have just been given responsibility for OSH, this boot camp is the starting point for developing and imple-menting an effective OSH process. James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

109 Preventing Fatal & Severe Losses - Nine Interventions That Really Matter (A)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEUEffective mitigation of Serious Injuries and Fatality (SIF) precursors requires focus in nine key areas; explore each of these nine areas and the workstreams involved in these interventions, and discuss lessons learned, data, and leadership support strategies from successful client organizations.Donald K. Martin, CSP, CIH, Senior Vice President, DEKRA/BST, Fernandina Beach, FL

110 Process Safety: An Introduction to OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (I)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThis course will allow you to review the design, con-struction, operation, and maintenance of your covered processes. Determine if a "process" will be a "covered process, understand how a PSM/RMP management system should function, learn what a "performance oriented" OSHA standard is, and apply Recognized & Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). Bryan Haywood, Founder and CEO, SAFTENG.net, Milford, OH

111 Safeguarding Employees Who Work Alone (B)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUNowadays, many employers have employees who work or travel solo without readily available assistance or routine interaction with the public; explore work alone risk analysis, OSHA’s expectations, and laws of other countries to implement an effective system to safeguard all employees.David. F. Coble, MS, CSP, President, Coble, Taylor & Jones Safety Associates, Cary, NC

112 Safety Management I (B)February 4-6 / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsCertificate in Safety Management courseUsing case studies, activities and proven techniques, this course lays the foundation of knowledge required to manage an effective safety system.Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM, President, T-Jens & T-Jens, Inc., Spring, TX; James Boretti, President, Boretti, Inc., Visalia, CA

113 Safety Management II (B)February 7-8 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsCertificate in Safety Management courseMaster the safety management concepts from the Safety Management I course through an immersive case study experience, allowing you to practice the application of measurement and implementation techniques; it is recommended you bring a copy of your current safety policies in order to examine your own organization’s current safety management system. Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM, President, T-Jens & T-Jens, Inc., Spring,TX; James Boretti, President, Boretti, Inc., Visalia, CA

114 Techniques for Hazard Recognition (B)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUHazard recognition is a multi-layered approach; prac-tice implementing a wide variety of hazard recognition techniques in order to have a sufficient opportunity to discover all serious hazards before a task starts.David. F. Coble, MS, CSP, President, Coble, Taylor & Jones Safety Associates, Cary, NC

115 The Business of Safety (A)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEUReview business concepts and practice effective strate-gies that will impact the bottom-line of your organization and demonstrate the value of safety to management.Mark D. Hansen, P.E., CSP, CPE, CPEA, Safety & Health Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO

116 The OOPS and OWW of OSH (I)February 5 / 1 Day /.7 CEULearn all about “OOPS” (Organizational Opportunities Preventing Safety) and “OWW” (Organizational Worries and Woes) from the perspective of human performance and error reduction. James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

RISK

200 Bowtie Risk Assessment (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUBowtie Analysis is a diagrammatic method to analyze the genesis of risk stemming from hazards to outcomes, all while reviewing controls. If you are striving to establish a greater level of rigor in your risk assessment process this course will guide you through the concepts and mechanics of a Bowtie Risk Assessment. Paul Esposito, CSP, CIH, SMS, President, STAR Consultants, Inc., Annapolis, MD

201 Managing Risk, Not Safety (A)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThe evolution of safety and health has moved towards the management of the overall risk of an organization. In this course, explore the changing role of the safety professional, the innovative metrics that will be used to manage risk, and how this new approach will enable better organizational alignment, C. Gary Lopez, CSP, Director Loss Control Services, AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services, Weston, FL

202 Prevention through Design (I)February 7-8 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsThis interactive course will help you reduce risk using proven prevention through design methodology. Based upon the concepts in the ANSI Z590.3 standard, explore real life accidents and the effects they have on an organization.C. Gary Lopez, CSP, Director Loss Control Services, AJ Gallagher Risk Management Services, Weston, FL

203 Principles of Machine Safeguarding: Risk Assessment & Control (B)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEURisk assessment and implementation of engineering con-trol methods are essential to worker safety from machine hazards. In this course, learn how to perform a machine safeguarding risk assessment using ANSI B11 and implement engineering control methods to achieve acceptable risk.Paul A. Zoubek, CIH, CSP, CESCP, SMS, President, Zoubek Consulting LLC, San Diego, CA

204 Process Safety Management (A)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEUBecome familiar with the system safety terminology that is used in both System Safety and Process Safety, and evaluate how these risk concepts apply to hazard identification and control. Participate in discussions on risk mitigation and acceptable criteria, explore basic de-sign solutions for identified hazards, and review hazard analysis worksheets as a tool for executing system safety and process safety. Mark D. Hansen, P.E., CSP, CPE, CPEA, Garland, TX

205 Risk Assessment Workshop (I)February 3-5 / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsRisk Assessment Certificate courseIdentify potential hazards and implement preventive measures to proactively manage workplace risks; this three-day course will guide you through the three essen-tial elements of a risk assessment: hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk evaluation and treatment. Return to your organization with the skills necessary to complete a comprehensive risk assessment. Registration includes a copy of the ANSI/ASSE/IEC/ISO 31010 (Z690.3-2011) and ANSI/ASSE/ISO Guide 73 (Z690.1-2011).Paul Esposito, CSP, CIH, President, STAR Consultants, Inc., Annapolis, MD; Pam Walaski, CSP, CHMM, Director, Health and Safety, GAI Consultants, Inc, Homestead, PA

206 Risk Communication: A Journey from Hazards Identification to Enterprise Risk Management (A)February 6-7 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUs cUse proven methodology, detailed case studies, and preven-tion-through-design tools to align safety interventions with business goals and objectives for effective and holistic ERM. Georgi Popov, Ph.D., QEP, University of Central Missouri, Overland Park, KS

207 Targeted Accident Prevention (I)February 8 / 1 Day /.7 CEUHigh-performance safety management requires focused and proactive attention to prominent risks in the workplace, beyond mere regulatory and prescriptive approaches. In this course, build a flexible model for targeted risk reduction, and come away with an outline for planning and executing intervention efforts. David Natalizia, Practice Line Leader- Safety, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Lakewood, CO

208 Training a Risk Assessment Team (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEURisk management is most effective when all team mem-bers understand the risk assessment process; in this course, identify relevant stakeholders, determine cus-tomized training content for your organization, recognize typical barriers to initiating the risk assessment process following training, and determine ongoing training needs. Pam Walaski, CSP, CHMM, Director, Health and Safety, GAI Consultants, Inc, Homestead, PA

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

300 Auditing Safety & Health Management Systems (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUDiscuss management and quality assurance principles and techniques for interviewing and scoring employees in order to develop and audit safety and health manage-ment systems. OSHA’s Program Management Guidelines will be used as a template with examples from OHSAS 18000 and ANSI Z10. Paul Esposito, CSP, CIH, SMS, President, STAR Consultants, Inc., Annapolis, MD

301 Developing a System Approach to Risk & Safety (I)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThere are elements that comprise risk and safety systems that every organization should implement, including: management leadership, employee involvement, hazards and risk assessments, evaluation of performance for corrective action, and a management review process. Analyze these important aspects of an organization’s system that are underperforming to determine the cause, and explore potential solutions. Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM, President, T-Jens & T-Jens, Inc., Spring, TX

302 Implementing an ANSI Z10 Management System Based on the New View of Safety (I)February 8 / 1 Day /.7 CEUManagement systems are a powerful tool for continual improvement in OSH effectiveness, so implementing ANSI Z10 can increase alignment by challenging long held assumptions and replacing them with new success factors. In this course, Z10 Committee Chair, Jim Howe, will teach you how to apply this system thinking approach at your organization. James C. Howe, CSP, President, Safety Solutions, Oakland, CA

KEY

(B) Basic level courses (2-5 years of experience)

(I) Intermediate level courses (6-10 years of experience)

(A) Advanced level courses (10+ years of experience)

(E) Executive level courses

c Please bring your own laptop

For complete course descriptions visitseminarfest.asse.org

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SCHEDULETRACK

THURSDAY February 1

FRIDAY February 2

SATURDAY February 3

SUNDAY February 4

CERTIFICATION PREP

006 Math Review (B) 001 ASP Exam Prep Course (I)

 

009 STS Exam Prep Course (A)

008 SMS Exam Prep Course- Section 1 (I)

003 CHMM Exam Prep Course (I)

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

104 Corporate Safety Management (B) 112 Safety Management I (B)

110 Process Safety: An Introduction to OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (I)

108 OSH Boot Camp (B)

101 Advanced Safety Management Methods (A)

109 Preventing Fatal & Severe Losses - Nine Interventions That Really Matter (A)

115 The Business of Safety (A)

RISK

205 Risk Assessment Workshop (I)

 

   

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

304 ISO 45001- Section 1 (I)

301 Developing a System Approach to Risk & Safety (I)

303 Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (I)

FALL PROTECTION   400 Effective Fall Protection Programs (I)

CONSTRUCTION   909 Lock Out Tag Out (I)

GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL

   

HUMAN BEHAVIOR 805 Predicting Errors Using Human Performance Measurement Tools (I)

802 Cognitive Bias in Safety: Controlling the Consequences (A)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

610 Technical Writing Skills for the Safety Professional (I)

606 Facilitating Participatory Decision Making (A)

612 Servant Leadership (A) 608 Leadership Techniques to Effect

Change (I)

605 Establishing Your Place in the C-Suite (E)

600 7 Insights Into SafetyLeadership (E)

TRAINING & COMMUNICATION

704 Managing And Training a Spanish Speaking Workforce (I)

703 Leadership Safety Coaching (A)

   

TECHNICAL

   

  907 Industrial Hygiene for the Safety Professional (B)

Knowledge you need, in a format you want

1 DAY.7 CEU

2 DAYS1.4 CEUs

3 DAYS2.1 CEUs

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SUNDAY February 4

MONDAY February 5

TUESDAY February 6

WEDNESDAY February 7

THURSDAY February 8

005 CSP Exam Prep Course (A)

007 OHST Exam Prep Course (I)

004 CHST Exam Prep Course (I)

010 SMS Exam Prep Course- Section 2 (I)

002 CET Exam Prep Course (I)  

Safety Management I (B) 113 Safety Management II (B)

OSH Boot Camp (B) 116 The OOPS and OWW of OSH (I) 111 Safeguarding Employees Who Work Alone (B)

114 Techniques for Hazard Recognition (B)

107 JHA Workshop (I)

105 Creating Line ManagementSafety Leadership (I)

106 Influencial Leadership Skills (A)

The Business of Safety (A) 100 Advanced Safety Management for Superior Performance (A) 102 Analytics for Safety: A New Approach to Performance Measurement (A)

103 Lean Six Sigma Tools for Safety Professionals (A)

208 Training a Risk Assessment Team (I)

200 Bowtie Risk Assessment (I) 207 Targeted Accident Prevention (I)

201 Managing Risk, Not Safety (A) 202 Prevention Through Design (I)

204 Process Safety Management (A) 206 Risk Communication: A journey from SH&E Hazards Identification to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) (A)

203 Principles of Machine Safeguard-ing: Risk Assessment & Control (B)

305 ISO 45001- Section 2 (I)

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (I) 300 Auditing Safety & HealthManagement Systems (I)

306 Systems Thinking: Avoid Creating Tomorrow’s Problems with Today’s Solutions (I)

302 Implementing an ANSI Z10 Man-agement System Based on the New View of Safety (I)

Effective Fall Protection Programs (I) 401 Fall Protection Certificate Workshop (I)

Lock Out Tag Out (I) 901 Confined Spaces, Evaluation, Entry, and Rescue (I)

902 Critical Issues in Construction Safety (B)

910 Scaffold Hazard Management (I) 906 Fall Hazard Awareness (B)

502 Managing Safety & Health (I) 500 Implementing a Safety & Health Management System (I)

501 International Standards & Legal Requirements for Safety Manage-ment (I)

Cognitive Bias in Safety: Controlling the Consequences (A)

801 Behavior-Based Safety forToday’s Realities (A)

803 Human and Organizational Performance (I)

800 Altering Habits to Improve Safety and Total Organizational Performance (B)

804 People-Based Safety: The Human Dynamics of Achieving an Injury-Free Workplace (A)

Facilitating Participatory Decision 601 Becoming an Effective Indepen-dent Consultant (I)

614 Using Appreciative Inquiry to Achieve Transformational Results (I)

609 Negotiation Skills for Safety Professionals (I)

607 From Project Manager to Project Leader (I)

Leadership Techniques to Effect 604 Coaching to Improve Safety & Health Performance (A)

603 Business Continuity Planning (BCP) (I)

613 Strategic Thinking for Excellence in Safety (I)

611 Realizing Your Leadership Potential (I)

7 Insights Into Safety 602 Beyond Safety...Diagnosing and Treating the Barriers to Safety Performance Excellence (E)

     

Leadership Safety Coaching (A) 700 Designing Effective Training - Instructional Design Basics (I)

705 Peer-to-Peer Training for Super-vision, Safety Advocates, & Safety Committees (B)

701 How to Become a SafetyTraining Ninja (I)

706 Working with Multi-Generational Adult Learners (B)

  702 Instructional Design Principles for Adult Learning (A)  908 Legal Issues and Exposures in the Safety Practice (I)

900 Can I Get a Witness? The Rules & Art of an Expert Witness (A)

905 Employment Law for Safety Professionals (I)

 

Industrial Hygiene for the Safety Professional (B) 903 Electrical Safety I: Basic Principles (B)

904 Electrical Safety II: NFPA 70E (2018 Edition) (I)

 

Knowledge you need, in a format you want

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SEMINARFEST 2018

303 Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (I)February 4-5 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsIn this highly interactive course, perform a mock investigation of four industrial accidents using proven techniques for identifying and preserving evidence: interview witnesses, take photographs, analyze data to identify the root causes, draft recommendations, and present significant findings. Steven P. Pereira, CSP, Consultant, Professional Safety Services, Denham Springs, LA

304 ISO 45001(I)February 3-5 & February 6-8* / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsIS0 45001 Certificate courseOrganizations that adopt the ISO 45001 standard as part of their business operations and objectives can better protect their workers, brand reputation, supply chain, and future growth on a global level. Through blended and interactive activities, learn to implement and assess the performance of the standard in your organization. Registration includes the latest version of the ISO 45001 draft standard.*Due to its popularity, ISO 45001 will be offered twice. Note that it is the same course; only register for one section.Vic Toy, CSP, CIH, Chair, U.S. Technical Advisory Group on Project Committee 238 to ISO 45001, Principal Consultant, Insyst OH&S, San Mateo, CA; Kenneth Clayman, Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC

306 Systems Thinking: Avoid Creating Tomorrow’s Problems with Today’s Solutions (1)February 7 / 1 Day /.7 CEUContrary to logic, accident investigations, inspections, and audits (without a system thinking approach) could decrease visibility into the risk factors that lead to injuries and illness. Adopt the systems thinking methodology to identify points of high leverage, and apply those strategies to ultimately improve a management system. James C. Howe, CSP, President, Safety Solutions, Oakland, CA

FALL PROTECTION

400 Effective Fall Protection Programs (I)February 4-5 / 2 Days/1.4 CEUsIn this course, you will learn fall protection in accor-dance with the ANSI Z359 family of standards related to fall protection program management and system use. Through classroom participation and hands-on experiential exercises, you will learn how to best make the life-and-death decisions required for your fall pro-tection program.Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., CSP, LJB Inc., Miamisburg, OH

401 Fall Protection Certificate Workshop (I)February 6-8 / 3 Days / 2.1 CEUsManaged Fall Protection Certificate Program courseThe Fall Protection Workshop is the required course for ASSE’s Managed Fall Protection Certificate Program. The workshop is based on the responsibilities of the Fall Protection Program Administrator as defined in ANSI Z359.2. Registration includes the ANSI Z359.2 standard.Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., CSP, LJB Inc., Miamisburg, OH

CONSTRUCTION

901 Confined Spaces, Evaluation, Entry, and Rescue (I)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEUConfined spaces are now regulated by OSHA both in general industry and construction. This course will cover assessment of spaces, air monitoring, training requirements, ventilation, permits, retrieval and rescue requirements and equipment, contractors, and record-keeping that is required by OSHA.Jay Jamali, CSP, CHCM, CHMM, Enviro Safetech Inc, San Jose, CA

902 Critical Issues in Construction Safety (B)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUExplore all the “hot topics” in construction safety and health, and identify what is critical to safety and health in construction. Discuss the challenges associated with construction work and working with contractors and how to implement controls. Kimlee Lindgren, Lead Instructor for Construction & Maritime, Quincy, MA

906 Fall Hazard Awareness (B)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThis course provides an overview to the applicable regulations and ANSI standards for fall protection in construction; discuss the elements of a fall protection program and recommended strategies for preventing and protecting people from fall injuries and death.Kimlee Lindgren, Lead Instructor for Construction & Maritime, Quincy, MA

909 Lock Out Tag Out (I)*February 4 / 1 Day /.7 CEULock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is consistently a top 10 ci-tation issued by OSHA. Learn to: identify equipment that requires LOTO, develop required written program and procedures, train employees, select LOTO devices, and audit the program annually as required by OSHA 9CFR1910.147.*Applicable in industries outside of construction.Jay Jamali, CSP, CHCM, CHMM, Enviro Safetech Inc, San Jose, CA\

910 Scaffold Hazard Management (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEU This hands-on training for those who manage scaffold risk will focus on: specific hazards for each type of scaffold, the roles of the competent and qualified persons, load carrying capacities, assembly and disassembly, scaffold access, platform construction, fall protection, falling object protection, electrical exposures, and training requirements.Kimlee Lindgren, Lead Instructor for Construction & Maritime, Quincy, MA

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL

500 Implementing a Safety & Health Management System (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUGlobal Safety Management Certificate courseExamine different safety management systems and identify the most appropriate system for your organi-zation, with emphasis on those systems that are most applicable to global organizations.Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CMIOSH, EurOSHM, Global Solutions, Inc., Mendham, NJ

501 International Standards & Legal Requirements for Safety Management (I)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUGlobal Safety Management Certificate courseIdentify the regulations, standards and legislation that pertain to OSH in your country, and work through various case studies that analyze the impact of legal requirements in various regions of the world.Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CMIOSH, EurOSHM, Global Solutions, Inc., Mendham, NJ

502 Managing Safety & Health (I)February 5-6 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsGlobal Safety Management Certificate courseAnalyze the best practices of global leaders in safety, health, and environmental management. Explore meth-ods to implement, manage and measure a successful global OSH program within your organization. Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CMIOSH, EurOSHM, Global Solutions, Inc., Mendham, NJ

HUMAN BEHAVIOR

800 Altering Habits to Improve Safety and Total Organizational Performance (B)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUExplore how habits are formed and how they can be altered or replaced to improve individual and organi-zational performance. Review techniques for making modifications to habitual behavior and examine these principles in the context of using safety as a gateway to improving overall organizational performance and profitability. David M. Natalizia, Practice Line Leader - Safety, Bureau Veritas, Castle Rock, CO

801 Behavior-Based Safety for Today’s Realities (A)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEU In the past two decades, more effective ways of imple-menting BBS have been discovered to bring your safety systems to new heights of engagement and performance. In this course, learn some alternatives to traditional BBS administration that can give your system the boost it needs for safety improvement. Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, Inc., The Woodlands, TX

802 Cognitive Bias in Safety: Controlling the Consequences (A)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEUUnintended, negative consequences of cognitive bi-ases can result in the underestimation of risks, and the overestimation of the ability of our safety systems to manage hazards. Reset your thinking and create a plan to mitigate the damaging effects of cognitive bias.Donald K. Martin, CSP, CIH, Senior Vice President, DEKRA/BST, Fernandina Beach, FL

803 Human and Organizational Performance (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUGet a new view of safety and reliability and move your organization away from the “blame and punish” model, to the “learn and improve” model. Use Operational Learning Teams as a tool to build error tolerance, and explore how to engage workers and move away from investigative interviewing to event response. Robert Edwards, The HOP Coach, McMinnville, TN

804 People-Based Safety: The Human Dynamics of Achieving an Injury-Free Workplace (A)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUInvestigate the dynamics of human nature to increase the involvement in OSH that prevents workplace injuries. Discuss and implement the psychological principles and strategies used to improve the human dynamics of your organization, and achieve an injury free workplace. Steve Roberts, Senior Partner, Safety Performance Solutions, Inc., Blacksburg, VA

805 Predicting Errors Using Human Performance Measurement Tools (I)February 3 /1 Day / .7 CEUDetect error-likely situations and put defenses in place using HPI tools in order to reduce the consequences of errors. T. Shane Bush, CPT, President, BushCo, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

600 7 Insights Into Safety Leadership (E)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEU Explore the essential principles that every safety leader needs in order to develop and execute a strategy that improves safety and supports business improvement. Kristen Bell, Partner, Krause Bell Group, Ojai, CA

601 Becoming an Effective Independent Consultant (I)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEUFor those safety and health professionals who would like to improve the effectiveness of their consultant practice, or want to make the transition from employee to independent practitioner, this course assists you to: create a business plan for optimum performance of the consulting practice, set up and manage financials, construct proposals, contracts and letters of agree-ment, and create marketing and sales strategies for professional services.Deborah R. Roy, RN, COHN-S, CET, CSP, Director of Health, Safety & Wellness, L. L. Bean, Inc., Freeport, ME

602 Beyond Safety...Diagnosing and Treating the Barriers to Safety Performance Excellence (E)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEU Numerous tangible and intangible barriers can significant-ly impact organizational safety and health performance. In this course, you will identify and analyze these barriers, explore various methodologies for overcoming them, and implement global best practices to prevent them from resurfacing.Samuel Gualardo, President, National Safety Consultants, Inc., Salix, PA

603 Business Continuity Planning (BCP) (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUFocus on the planning and activation phases of the BCP process using the methodology of the Business Conti-nuity program; develop and outline the BCP elements appropriate to your circumstances, gain techniques for creating enthusiasm and participation, practice communication skills, and understand the value and limitations of BCP. Alan J. Leibowitz, CSP, Principal, EHS Systems Solutions, Mc Lean, VA

KEY

(B) Basic level courses (2-5 years of experience)

(I) Intermediate level courses (6-10 years of experience)

(A) Advanced level courses (10+ years of experience)

(E) Executive level courses

c Please bring your own laptop

For complete course descriptions visitseminarfest.asse.org

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604 Coaching to Improve Safety & Health Performance (A)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEUUnderstand and apply coaching skills to dramatically improve your ability to influence others. Transition from a “safety cop” to a collaborator and partner with those you interact with, and use your “coach mode” to transform your organization.Katherine A. Hart, President, ClearVision Consulting, Alameda, CA

605 Establishing Your Place in the C-Suite (E)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEU Knowledge of business goals and expectations within the organization will empower your SH&E strategy, and reward you with resources and support. Learn the secrets to communicate key information and strengthen your bond with the C-Suite. James Boretti, President, Boretti Inc., Visalia, CA

606 Facilitating Participatory Decision Making (A)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThe artistry of assisting a group of people to reach a workable and sustainable agreement demands a unique toolbox for a safety and health professional; learn and apply skills that will enable you to facilitate active group engagement and team decision making in your organization.Katherine A. Hart, President, ClearVision Consulting, Alameda, CA

607 From Project Manager to Project Leader (I)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUAs a manager of projects and people, leadership skills are essential: in this course, learn to set up projects and people for success, instill confidence, and get out of the way. Take home simple, practical leadership skills that you can implement immediately with results that will improve you as a manager and provide a lasting and positive influence in your organization.Heath Suddleson, Project Leadership Academy, Silver Spring, MD

608 Leadership Techniques to Effect Change (I)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEULearn about the leadership principles, styles, and the-ories that will guide your workforce to better safety performance. Take away leadership techniques to strategically motivate, negotiate with, and influence management, align safety roles and responsibilities with your organization’s operations, and deal with conflict within the workforce.Samuel Gualardo, President, National Safety Consultants, Inc., Salix, PA

609 Negotiation Skills for Safety Professionals (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUUsing materials developed by the internationally respect-ed Harvard Business School Program on Negotiation (PON) and Kilmann Diagnostics, understand your pre-ferred conflict style, discover how to separate people from the problem, turn differences into mutual gain, and find opportunities for compromise in difficult situations. Chris Ross, CSP, OHST, General Manager, Anchorage, AK

610 Technical Writing Skills for the Safety Professional (I)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEUBeing able to write effective and clear documentation is important in order to satisfy regulatory compliance and establish best practices in your organization. In this course, practice writing and editing content for health and safety policies, programs, procedures, guidelines, safety manuals, handbooks, and other health and safety documents. Cynthia E. Braun, CSP, CHMM, CET, Braun Safety Associates, LLC, Littleton, CO

611 Realizing Your Leadership Potential (I)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUSome people are born leaders, but if you are not, lead-ership can still be learned! Practice your leadership skills using best practice techniques to perfect your ability to communicate, motivate, delegate, and influence. Regina C. McMichael, CSP, CET, President, Learning Factory Inc, Clemson, SC

612 Servant Leadership (A)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEUBased on the principles of James Hunter, uncover the skills required for the leader to be the servant first; explore the background and history of servant leadership, conduct a self-assessment to identify areas for improvement, and study examples where servant leadership has been a success. Mark D. Hansen, P.E., CSP, CPE, CPEA, Garland, TX

613 Strategic Thinking for Excellence in Safety (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUOrganizations and business leaders are emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking as one of the top five desired skills for corporate leaders; achieve greater consciousness to your thinking, and set the stage for being a more proactive, creative, and successful leader in your organization. Patricia M. Ennis, CSP, ARM, Loss Control Consultant, Wheat Ridge, CO

614 Using Appreciative Inquiry to Achieve Transformational Results (I)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUSafety professionals are often tasked with leading culture change efforts within an organization, so it makes sense to have a multitude of tools and skills to produce pos-itive and tangible results. Use the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) model to achieve success, strengthen your team, transform coaching relationships, guide culture change, and create a sense of hope, optimism and engagement in your workplace.Chris Ross, CSP, OHST, General Manager, Anchorage, AK professional services.

TRAINING & COMMUNICATION

700 Designing Effective Training - Instructional Design Basics (I)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEUSafety training is often labeled as boring, irrelevant, repetitious, instructor-centric, ineffective, or just plain poor. In this course, explore the five proven laws of practice in training, avoid “death by PowerPoint,” and discover different training techniques you can apply to your organization. Chris Ross, CSP, OHST, General Manager, Anchorage, AK

701 How to Become a Safety Training Ninja (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUIt is difficult to be a top-notch safety pro and still find time to deliver great training. Tired of compliance based lectures and begging people to attend and pay attention? Stop working so hard and work smarter, be a Safety Training Ninja© who uses the tools like a master and slices through training challenges.Regina C. McMichael, CSP, CET, President, Learning Factory Inc, Clemson, SC

702 Instructional Design Principles for Adult Learning (A)February 6-7 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsIf you have been given the responsibility to train workers online or in the classroom, this course covers the critical principles of adult learning and how to practically apply them in many different training environments. Joe McClary, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, International Association For Continuing Education (IACET), Reston, VA

703 Leadership Safety Coaching (A)February 4 / 1 Day / .7 CEULeaders are in a unique position to influence an organiza-tional culture that demands safety excellence; discover how to transform leaders from cops into coaches in order to institute continuous improvement in safety performance at the worker level.Terry L. Mathis, President, ProAct Safety Inc., The Woodlands, TX

704 Managing And Training a Spanish Speaking Workforce (I)February 3 / 1 Day / .7 CEU In order for your training to be effective, learners need to understand what you’re saying, especially as it per-tains to compliance; this course will be Spanish 101 for safety professionals. Review terminology for safety concepts and practice ways to deliver your message to Spanish-speaking learners. Tony Canizales, OHST, LCS, STS, Vice President of Loss Control, Sanger, CA

705 Peer-to-Peer Training for Supervision, Safety Advocates, & Safety Committees (B)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUTraining is a mandated and essential portion of a safety process, yet in many organizations, training is one of the many “hats” a safety professional must wear, so they have not been given the skills on how to conduct it efficiently and effectively. Review the elements of adult education and practice developing and presenting a small-scale training session with your peers. James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC, Hurst, TX

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706 Working with Multi-Generational Adult Learners (B)February 8 / 1 Day / .7 CEUNowadays, organizations employ workers of all generations, who demand training tailored to their preferred learning style. This course will focus on this emerging issue, and help you bridge the generational gap with proven strategies and methodologies. Delaney King, Rosthern, SK Canada Clemson, SC

TECHNICAL

900 Can I Get a Witness? The Rules & Art of an Expert Witness (A)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThis course will provide you with a foundation of skills needed to take on the role of an expert witness, whether it be as a subject matter expert, in actual litigation, or as an authority for litigation on safety and health matters. Neil A. Feldscher, CSP, CIH, Chief Environmental Health & Safety, New York, NY

903 Electrical Safety I: Basic Principles (B)February 6 / 1 Day / .7 CEUExplore the fundamental principles of electrical safety; review the basic principles required to protect workers, OSHA’s top ten electrical safety violations, the NEC, and other NFPA electrical safety standards. For an overview of safe work practices for energized work/NFPA 70E, the Electrical Safety II: Energized Work Practices/Arc Flash/NFPA 70E (2018 Edition) course is recommended.Paul A. Zoubek, CIH, CSP, CESCP, SMS, President, Zoubek Consulting LLC, San Diego, CA

904 Electrical Safety II: NFPA 70E (2018 Edition) (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUThis course will cover the updated 2018 edition of NFPA 70E electrical safety and arc flash requirements; review OSHA and NEC standards and implement an electrical hazard-control and management program for your organization.Paul A. Zoubek, CIH, CSP, CESCP, SMS, President, Zoubek Consulting LLC, San Diego, CA

905 Employment Law for Safety Professionals (I)February 7 / 1 Day / .7 CEUFocus on the key employment law issues that impact today’s safety professional; be able to critically examine safety-related employment practices, identify associ-ated legal risks and exposures, strategically prescribe proactive measures to minimize liabilities, and more effectively communicate with internal and external legal counsel when safety-related, employment law issues and disputes arise.Barry S. Spurlock, Esq., CSP, Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Attorney – Member, Spurlock Law, PLLC, Richmond, KY

907 Industrial Hygiene for the Safety Professional (B)February 4-5 / 2 Days / 1.4 CEUsGeared towards safety professionals either starting out in the field of Industrial Hygiene or in need of a refresher, this course will provide an overview of hazard recogni-tion, evaluation, and control. Review industrial hygiene equipment and current regulatory requirements using practical, hands-on case studies.John A. Watson, CSP, CIH, Industrial Hygienist, Workplace Hygiene, Inc., Greensboro, NC

908 Legal Issues and Exposures in the Safety Practice (I)February 5 / 1 Day / .7 CEULegal liabilities can arise even while you are in compli-ance with OSHA and other rules and regulations; be able to identify legal risks and protect yourself. Using case studies, review civil and criminal liabilities that you may find yourself exposed to as a safety professional.Neil A. Feldscher, CSP, CIH, Chief Environmental Health & Safety, New York, NY

EXECUTIVE BOOTCAMPDesigned specifically for established executives and those seeking advancement, this three-day, intensive bootcamp focuses on building new leadership skills and identifying the unique personal qualities that will make safety professionals critical and valuable members of top management. Role play, create strategic plans, and participate in the ultimate executive forum with experienced facilitators and your peers. Be a part of this exclusive opportunity and reach new levels in your career development.

605 Establishing Your Place in the C-Suite (E)February 3 | See page 12

600 7 Insights Into Safety Leadership (E)February 4| See page 11

602 Beyond Safety...Diagnosing and Treating the Barriers to Safety Performance Excellence (E)February 5| See page 11

KEY

(B) Basic level courses (2-5 years of experience)

(I) Intermediate level courses (6-10 years of experience)

(A) Advanced level courses (10+ years of experience)

(E) Executive level courses

c Please bring your own laptop

For complete course descriptions visitseminarfest.asse.org

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