Richard Flynt, CSP, CIT
Senior Consultant, National Safety Council
Session:
Working Safely Is Not a ‘Requirement’… It’s a Skill!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
While we never blame employees for making errors and we know we can never eliminate errors, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t help them learn to work in a way that will minimize them. This presentation will describe 3 critical techniques that, taken together, make up the skill of working safely. By offering these techniques as a skill to be developed for their own benefit, rather than a requirement to be enforced by management, we will show how to break down some of the barriers to improvement of safety performance. The presentation will move quickly and with some humor through these 3 techniques…. 1) Calibrating our safety meters, 2) Developing Spider-Sense, and 3) Creating small safety habits. Making use of story-telling techniques, examples from our animal friends and some videos, the attendees will be shown how working safely is not something to be demanded, or observed, but a skill to be taught and developed just like any other job skill.
Leah Bentfield, B.A.
Program Manager, Mental Health Association of Maryland
Session:
From Calm to Crisis: What can you do to intervene?
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become an increasingly critical aspect of our overall well-being. This presentation aims to provide an introduction to mental health, emphasizing the role that every person can play in early intervention and support.
The session will begin with an exploration of the fundamentals of mental health and delve into the various factors that contribute to mental health challenges, such as stress, work pressures, and personal lives. We will discuss the vital role that each individual can play, as we explore how every person can contribute to the early identification of mental health concerns.
Central to the presentation is the discussion of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and its role in facilitating ongoing learning and support. Participants will discover how MHFA training provides individuals with practical tools and strategies to intervene before and during a mental health crises, promote self-care, and engage in open conversations about mental well-being.
Moreover, the session will highlight the benefits of MHFA training beyond crisis intervention, emphasizing its capacity to enhance overall mental health literacy and promote a culture of well-being within organizations and communities.
Elora Gupta, PhD, COHC, ASC
Regulatory and Safety Lead Audition Technology
Session:
The Future of Hearing Health and Safety to Enhance Employee Engagement and Workplace Safety Management
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
There is a concerning increase in hearing loss particularly among the young workforce. Evolving work and nonwork noise hazards combined with ototoxic hazards and personal risk factors are now well-recognized for contributing to this hearing health decline. Hearing loss has a widespread effect on the worker’s physical and mental health and overall workplace safety and can impact all elements of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations. OSHA’s continuing emphasis on employee engagement, NIOSH’s Total Worker Health program and the new FDA Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Rule (Oct 2022) provide a strong framework for worker directed self-improvement in hearing safety and health – at and outside work. EEOC’s update to Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace (Jan 2023) along with OSHA’s bulletin on ‘Hearing Conservation for the Hearing-Impaired Worker’ emphasizes the need to address worker needs and rights. The presentation will outline a new approach that augments Hearing Conservation by emphasizing worker involvement in self-monitoring and self-improvement that can be readily and cost-effectively integrated into existing training and safety programs. Employee involvement strategies, maintenance of privacy and confidentiality, management commitment, direct/indirect benefits and program effectiveness measurement will be presented.
George Stallings, CPMR, QSSP, SPRAT 1
Vice President, Sales Solutions Inc.
Session:
So YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!! No plan for rescue. Quit lying…. start implementing!!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
OSHA requires a rescue plan for those using Fall Protection, and while working in Confined Spaces. Most don’t have one, have a plan for one, because they feel its too difficult. We will demonstrate how this does not need to be complex. It needs to be planned, written and practiced.
Rachel Proper
Industry Account Manager, Caterpillar Inc.
Session:
The 4 Domains of Safety Leadership: Measurable Traits That Change Everything
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Employees make choices every day that impact the safety of themselves and others. The most powerful influence on those choices is the leader, who must inspire safe behavior in employees through their consistent actions. After five years of research, Caterpillar statistically validated exactly what those actions are and how to measure them. To be an effective safety leader requires mastery of four core domains and fourteen elements. The most effective leaders create a strong culture of accountability; develop meaningful connectivity with those they lead; demonstrate credible safety consciousness; and build trust amongst their team. Participants will learn how to begin fostering and measuring these leadership behaviors personally and across their organization.
David Wilmot, Professional Engineer
Vice President, Jensen Hughes Inc.
Session:
Catastrophes Before Completion – Fire Protection During Construction
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
The presentation will emphasize the importance of applying NFPA 241 – Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations for various work types with a concentration on the fire protection and life safety provisions. Opening portions of the presentation, with audience engagement, will address items such as applicability, various project types, responsible parties, etc. Technical information will include, but not limited to matters such as fire department apparatus and personnel access, owner responsibilities, pre-fire plans, communications, sprinkler, fire alarm and standpipe installations. The program will also address matters of phased occupancy of new construction, and occupancy of existing buildings undergoing alterations.
Ronnie Kurlander
Industry Lead and CIO, Hartman Executive Advisors
Session:
Securing the Site: The Essential Role of Cybersecurity in Construction
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cybersecurity (much like safety) must be a continuous effort for many reasons; including an evolving threat landscape and the proliferation of devices and technologies used in construction. Companies need to follow best practices and build a program/culture of cyber safety; which includes adapting with new technologies and educating employees (awareness). This presentation will explore the importance of cybersecurity in construction, how it is aligned to construction safety best practices and why companies need to build programs around cyber safety into their business plans.
Learning Objectives:
- Best practices for cybersecurity and risk mitigation, including cyber insurance
- Impacts of an incident, including cost, quality, and reputational impacts
- Incident response plans
- How to build a cyber safety program that helps subcontractors, GCs and architects understand their role in risk mitigation.
Christopher Bensley
Chief Operating Officer, DRUID App
Session:
Impairment-Detection-Technology-Resources Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring cutting-edge resources and technology-driven approaches for detecting impairment and enhancing safety across various industries.
Fred Delfino
North America Sales Manager/Product Manager, Sotoxa Oral Fluid Testing System
Session:
Impairment-Detection-Technology-Resources Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring cutting-edge resources and technology-driven approaches for detecting impairment and enhancing safety across various industries.
Nina M. French
President of Employer Solutions, Hound Labs
Session:
Impairment-Detection-Technology-Resources Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring cutting-edge resources and technology-driven approaches for detecting impairment and enhancing safety across various industries.
Ken Fichtler
Founder and CEO, Gaize Ocular Testing
Session:
Impairment-Detection-Technology-Resources Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring cutting-edge resources and technology-driven approaches for detecting impairment and enhancing safety across various industries.
Joe Xavier
Sr. Director of Health & Safety, ABC National
Session:
Total Human Health: Placing the Human in the Center of It All
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Putting the human in the center of it all because our workforce is everything to us. Moving beyond observable safety behavior to the whole person approach. Understand why the construction industry must acknowledge and address mental health.
Adele L. Abrams,Esq., ASP, CMSP
President, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.
Session:
Cannabis Laws, Impairment & Workplace Safety: 2023 Update
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
The Chesapeake region is now universally home to legal cannabis – both medical and recreational use and sale. How can companies need to revise their programs to address both medical use and those workers who may choose to use legal weed off-duty? We’ll explore the changing landscape of cannabis regulation, both state and potential revisions of federal laws. How will employment law and workers compensation case decisions have enhanced protections for those using cannabis for medicinal purposes or to aid in opiate addiction cessation? What is OSHA’s perspective on post-accident drug testing and employer liability for worker impairment on the job.
Julie Kwedar,CPST, HTSP, CarFit Technician
Community Engagement Manager, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MDOT)
Session:
Driving Behaviors That Can Wreck Your World
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presenters will emphasize the consequences of risky behaviors, specifically Speed, Distractions and Seat Belt Use, regarding crashes while at work and off duty. Presenters will address MD traffic laws and penalties associated with violations as well as provide resources to the audience to share with their stakeholders.
Michael Bomgardner, CPST, Carfit Technician, Former Sergeant with Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Community Engagement Manager for Southern Maryland, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MDOT)
Session:
Driving Behaviors That Can Wreck Your World
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presenters will emphasize the consequences of risky behaviors, specifically Speed, Distractions and Seat Belt Use, regarding crashes while at work and off duty. Presenters will address MD traffic laws and penalties associated with violations as well as provide resources to the audience to share with their stakeholders.
Sissy Martin
Safety Manager, WCS Construction
Session:
Diverse Challenges in Safety Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Operating in the safety discipline has its challenges. This diverse panel of safety professionals will share some of their unique experiences and strategies to achieve success.
Gary Matthews
Director of Safety and Community Engagement, Commercial Construction
Session:
Diverse Challenges in Safety Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Operating in the safety discipline has its challenges. This diverse panel of safety professionals will share some of their unique experiences and strategies to achieve success.
Jose Mayen, GSP, CHST
President, Mayen Safety Solutions, LLC
Session:
Diverse Challenges in Safety Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Operating in the safety discipline has its challenges. This diverse panel of safety professionals will share some of their unique experiences and strategies to achieve success.
Craig Smith
Safety Director, Mclean Contracting
Session:
Diverse Challenges in Safety Panel
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Operating in the safety discipline has its challenges. This diverse panel of safety professionals will share some of their unique experiences and strategies to achieve success.
Frank Ragone
Regional Safety & Health Coordinator, Cintas Corporation
Session:
Creative Confidence
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
This workshop will introduce the concepts of Human Centered Design (HCD) thinking.
It will challenge your team to go beyond the “obvious questions and solutions” to re-frame or re-think the questions that inspire creative solutions and engage both management and front-line employees.
Nicholas DeJesse
Assistant Regional Administrator - OSHA Region III Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Philadelphia Office
Session:
OSHA Update
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
Provide an open discussion on trends within construction, partnership opportunities, and case studies on the leading killers in construction.
Matthew Koss, CSP, SMS, CHST
Director of Corporate Safety ECS Corporate Services, LLC.
Session:
Safety Mirage: Seeing Through the Illusion of Safety Assumptions
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
Our assumptions play a critical role in shaping how we view the world. Examples of assumptions in safety such as “Zero Injury” campaigns and measuring safety performance by incident rates have become entrenched within our philosophy of safety management. Organizations promote these assumptions as the foundation of their safety culture without question and with unwavering commitment. In many cases, such assumptions are unvalidated and potentially destructive, yet are still widely accepted. What other assumptions have been made in safety? Are we really helping in the pursuit of saving lives? Let us explore some assumptions in safety and inquire about the deep-rooted beliefs that accompany them. As a result, we’ll begin to question unchallenged assumptions we often consider to be fact.
John Rothe
Senior Instructor, Chesapeake Region Safety Council
Session:
Excavation and Trenching – Accidents Are Trending In The Wrong Direction!
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am
This engaging breakout session will delve into the pressing issues of excavation and trenching accidents, which are currently on the rise. Our discussion will explore the critical questions: “What numbers are we overlooking?” and “Why do these incidents persist?”
Christopher Skipper, CSP, CFPS
Director of Insurance Partnerships, Voxel Al
Session:
The Future of Workplace Safety
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
This presentation will focus tech in workplace safety, current options, and which solution might be the best fit for each organization. This presentation will share many modern-day examples of workplace safety risks, and will discuss technologies such as wearables, AR/VR, telematics, and surveillance. Given our expertise in the AI space, there will be a deep dive into the application of computer vision AI for workplace safety and how companies can leverage this technology.
Aimee Cox, MPH, CPH
Research Associate, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Session:
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: Real-World Effectiveness and Potential Safety Benefits
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been found to reduce and mitigate crashes, and they are becoming increasingly equipped on new vehicles. This presentation will feature results from a compilation of IIHS studies on ADAS including on their effectiveness, user acceptance, and potential benefit among driver subpopulations.
Chris Gardner, RN, BSN, WCCM, CCM, WCP
Health Services Supervisor, Chesapeake Employers Insurance
Session:
Maryland Overdose Response Program – Narcan Training
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
We will review overdose statistics. Discuss Fentanyl, prescribed, and illicit opiate medications. Review how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose. Provide details on how to respond to an opioid overdose and how to administer intra-nasal Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose. We will end the presentation by discussing the protections of the Good Samaritan Laws and provide useful resources to attendees.
Danielle Quinn, PharmD, CPCU, WCP
Pharmacy Program Director, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company
Session:
Maryland Overdose Response Program – Narcan Training
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been found to reduce and mitigate crashes, and they are becoming increasingly equipped on new vehicles. This presentation will feature results from a compilation of IIHS studies on ADAS including on their effectiveness, user acceptance, and potential benefit among driver subpopulations.
Aaron Shepherd
Americans for Safe Access - MD
Session:
Is Cannabis the Answer? Panelists Present Benefits on Allowing Employee Use
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Delve into the discussion surrounding cannabis in the workplace as our expert panelists share insights on the potential advantages and challenges of permitting employee’s cannabis use, offering a comprehensive perspective on this evolving topic.
Rick Glass
Cannabis Use Advocate, The Dispensary
Session:
Is Cannabis the Answer? Panelists Present Benefits on Allowing Employee Use
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Delve into the discussion surrounding cannabis in the workplace as our expert panelists share insights on the potential advantages and challenges of permitting employee’s cannabis use, offering a comprehensive perspective on this evolving topic.
Nurse Laura (Barrett-Nutting), MBA, BSN, RN
Owner & Founder, Ask Nurse Laura
Session:
Is Cannabis the Answer? Panelists Present Benefits on Allowing Employee Use
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Delve into the discussion surrounding cannabis in the workplace as our expert panelists share insights on the potential advantages and challenges of permitting employee’s cannabis use, offering a comprehensive perspective on this evolving topic.
Jacquie Cohen Roth, MS
Founder, CannabizMD
Session:
Is Cannabis the Answer? Panelists Present Benefits on Allowing Employee Use
Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Delve into the discussion surrounding cannabis in the workplace as our expert panelists share insights on the potential advantages and challenges of permitting employee’s cannabis use, offering a comprehensive perspective on this evolving topic.
Ronald W. Taylor, Esq.
Partner, Venable LLP
Session:
There is Safety in Knowledge: Recent OSH Enforcement Initiatives and Cases You Need to Be Aware of
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Increasingly, OSHA inspection histories are used to assess an employer’s business qualifications. A bad history can lead to lost business opportunities. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of legal developments and new enforcement initiatives, and how they may expose deficiencies in their safety programs that can lead to citations with escalating penalties likely to hurt both their employees and their ability to obtain new business. Mr. Taylor will discuss recent enforcement initiatives and cases employers should be aware of to protect their safety reputation, employees, and business opportunities.
Brittany Keller-Hokuf, CEAS III, AOEAS
Senior Risk Management Consultant, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Workers Compensation
Session:
Perfect Posture with AI: Ergonomic Computer Vision Tracking Technology
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
This interactive session provides a look into TuMeke Ergonomics, a computer vision tracking technology. Learn how this technology is used to assess employee safety during job tasks to improve posture, productivity and reduce MSDs. We will be doing live demonstrations with the audience!
Moriel Kaplan. P.E., FSFPE
Senior Vice President, South Region, Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Session:
Energy Storage Systems + The Codes
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
In this presentation produced by Jensen Hughes, you will gain a basic understanding of Li-Ion batteries and associated hazards, what comprises an energy storage system, the developed standards and best practices in use, and a summary of responsible engineering design for fire protection
Anuja Sonalker, Ph.D,
Chief Executive Officer, STEER Tech
Session:
The Scoop on Vehicle Technology: Improving Safety & Efficiencies Now
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) tech has the potential for major change to the transportation landscape. While we need to keep an eye to planning for the future, this session will tell of projects, promising practices, and use cases for CAV technology available now, including: automated yard work; precision docking; prioritization of freight deliveries; work zone and vulnerable road user safety; and crash avoidance technology. You will learn of the collaborative efforts — and how you can partner — with Maryland’s 650 stakeholders from government, academia, and industry working together to realize the life-saving and economic benefits of CAV technology for a safe, efficient, and equitable transportation future.
Mansoureh Jeihani, Ph.D., PTP
Professor; Director of NTC and SMARTER Centers,
Session:
The Scoop on Vehicle Technology: Improving Safety & Efficiencies Now
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) tech has the potential for major change to the transportation landscape. While we need to keep an eye to planning for the future, this session will tell of projects, promising practices, and use cases for CAV technology available now, including: automated yard work; precision docking; prioritization of freight deliveries; work zone and vulnerable road user safety; and crash avoidance technology. You will learn of the collaborative efforts — and how you can partner — with Maryland’s 650 stakeholders from government, academia, and industry working together to realize the life-saving and economic benefits of CAV technology for a safe, efficient, and equitable transportation future.
Nanette M. Schieke, MPA
Policy & Innovation CAV Program Manager, Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration
Session:
The Scoop on Vehicle Technology: Improving Safety & Efficiencies Now
Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) tech has the potential for major change to the transportation landscape. While we need to keep an eye to planning for the future, this session will tell of projects, promising practices, and use cases for CAV technology available now, including: automated yard work; precision docking; prioritization of freight deliveries; work zone and vulnerable road user safety; and crash avoidance technology. You will learn of the collaborative efforts — and how you can partner — with Maryland’s 650 stakeholders from government, academia, and industry working together to realize the life-saving and economic benefits of CAV technology for a safe, efficient, and equitable transportation future.