21st Annual
Safety & Health Conference
August 16 - 19, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
▪ Golf Tournament - Late Registration
▪ Golf Tournament
▪ Exhibit Hall Setup
▪ Convention Registration & Information
Monday, August 17, 2009
▪ Registration and Information
▪ General Sessions
▪ Exhibit Hall Open
▪ Grand Prize Drawing Inside Exhibit Hall
▪ Cutting Edge Occupational Health Issues: NIOSH and Beyond
▪ Breakout on Workplace Safety
▪ Reception and Entertainment
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
▪ Registration & Information
▪ Exhibit Hall Open
▪ Grand Prize Drawing Inside Exhibit Hall
▪ Cutting Edge Occupational Health Issues: NIOSH and Beyond
▪ Breakout on Workplace Safety
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
▪ Registration & Information
▪ Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
▪ Exhibit Hall Open
▪ Grand Prize Drawing Inside Exhibit Hall
Hawks Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott
Cart Staging Area (Registration for those not pre-registered,
if space available)
Hawks Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott
Golf Tournament Luncheon in Florida Ballrooms – Harbor Beach & Marco
Island, North Tower, immediately following the tournament
Cypress Ballrooms 1 & 2, Convention Level
Parking available at the Marriott. Shuttle Bus between the Caribe Royale
and the Marriott World Center. (Boarding at the Main Reception Building [the
building in the forefront] of the Caribe Royale).
Click here for shuttle
map & schedule.
Palms Foyer, Convention Level
Shuttle Bus
between the Orlando World Center Marriott, the Caribe Royale,
and the overflow parking site (Boarding Convention Entrance Marriott World
Center & the Main Reception Building [the building in the forefront] of the
Caribe Royale). Click here for shuttle
map & schedule.
Palms Foyer, Convention Level
Cypress Ballroom 3, Convention Level
James N. McConnaughhay, Attorney
McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A.
General Chairman
Tallahassee, FL
Steven A. Rissman, Attorney
Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A.
Program Chairman
Orlando, FL
FWCI Scholarship Presentation
J. David Parrish, Attorney
Bichler, Kelley & Parrish, P.A.
Winter Park, FL
Gerald A. Rosenthal, Attorney
Rosenthal, Levy & Simon, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
Friends of 440 Scholarship Presentation
Mark L. Zientz, Attorney
Law Offices of Mark L. Zientz
Miami, FL
Special Recognition Awards
Alex Sink
Chief Financial Officer
Florida Department of Financial Services
Tallahassee, FL
Sam Friedman
Editor-in-Chief
National Underwriter – Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits
Management Edition
Hoboken, NJ
Stephen J. Klingel
President & CEO
National Council on Compensation Insurance
Boca Raton, FL
The National Underwriter and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute
recognize three top risk management specialists from across the country
chosen as finalists in the “National Underwriter Award For Excellence in
Workers’ Compensation Risk Management”. This annual event is sponsored by
the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI).
Sam Friedman
Editor-in-Chief
National Underwriter – Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits
Management Edition
Hoboken, NJ
(Refer to General Information section of program)
Terry Fleming
Vice-President
Risk and Insurance Management Society
Director of Division of Risk Management
Montgomery County, MD
Mr. Fleming will offer the buyers’ view of the workers’ compensation market,
talking about the challenges in maintaining a safe workplace and securing
adequate coverage, as well as, combating fraud in the middle of a recession.
As the risk manager for a municipal government, he brings a unique insight
into the public risk management sector. As the individual in charge of
government relations at the nation’s leading risk management association,
and as the heir apparent to the top leadership position at RIMS, Mr. Fleming
will also address the major legislative issues and regulatory challenges
facing the workers’ compensation market – including what is likely to be
more aggressive OSHA oversight under a Democratic administration.
(Refer to General Information section of program)
Football Legend: Emmitt Smith
Cypress Ballrooms 1 & 2, Convention Level
Look for the giant prize screen announcing exhibit hall prize winners.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Cutting Edge Occupational Health
Issues:
NIOSH and Beyond
Crystal Ballrooms A & B,
Convention Level
Program Moderator:
James McCluskey, MD, PhD, MPH
University of South Florida
Colleges of Medicine and Public Health
Tampa, FL
Laura Hodson, MSPH, CIH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
Cincinnati, OH
Although nanotechnology appears to be the wave of the future, important
questions remain about basic health and safety issues. Some of these issues
include: How might workers be exposed to nano-sized particles? How do
nanoparticles interact with the body and what are the potential effects?
This presentation will give an overview of this potentially revolutionary
technology.
Thomas J. Lentz, Ph.D., MPH
Lead Health Scientist, Policy Response Coordinator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
Cincinnati, OH
One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities is to “design out” or minimize hazards and risks
early in the design process. A growing number of business leaders are
recognizing prevention through design as a cost-effective means to enhance
occupational safety and health. Learn about these practices and the
management training available to implement these processes in your
workplace.
Raymond Harbison, PhD
Director of the Center for Environmental and Occupational Risk Analysis and
Management and Professor of Environmental and
Occupational Health at the
College of Public Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
This presentation will characterize the importance of new discoveries and
how they apply to the evaluation of on the job injury claims. New tests that
claim to rule-in workplace exposure as a cause of injury will also be
evaluated for reliability and consistency with new discoveries. This
presentation will detail the use of the latest science to evaluate workplace
injury claims and hold experts to the standards of evidence based
toxicology.
Raymond Harbison, PhD
Director of the Center for Environmental and Occupational Risk Analysis and
Management and Professor of Environmental and
Occupational Health at the
College of Public Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
James McCluskey, MD, PhD, MPH
University of South Florida
Colleges of Medicine and Public Health
Tampa, FL
Acute impairment by drugs and/or alcohol is frequently associated with
workers’ compensation claims. Unfortunately, issues are rarely so simple –
workers may be taking one or many substances, including illicit and
prescribed substances. This session will discuss the individual effects of
major substance classes, potential interactions, and possible effects on
workplace performance.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Breakout on Workplace Safety
Grand Ballrooms 12, 13 & 14,
Convention Level
Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of classes, the student will
receive an OSHA general industry safety and health 10 hour course completion
card through an approved outreach trainer. Participants must pre-enroll and
register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference
participants may attend individual presentations. Refer to page 2 in the
“General Information” section for additional details & registration.
Chris Hopkins
USF Training
Institute Education Center
Orlando, FL
The presentation will cover the goals and purposes of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA), including an introduction to its standards and
inspection processes.
Daniel Byrne
Safety Manager
American Bridge
Tampa, FL
There is a wide range of issues that account for the most common causes of
accidents. Learn where to look for slip, trip and fall hazards; how to
identify them; and how to come into compliance with applicable standards.
Chris Hopkins
USF Training Institute Education Centers
Orlando, FL
Many workers are unaware of potential electrical hazards present in their
work environment, making them more vulnerable to the danger of
electrocution. This presentation will aid in recognizing hazards associated
with electrical work.
Daniel Byrne
Safety Manager
American Bridge
Tampa, FL
What are the requirements necessary to provide safe means of escape from
fire and other emergencies? This session covers this important life saving
subject plus how to establish evacuation plans and use fire protection
equipment.
Joan Haynes
Milton J. Wood Company
Jacksonville, FL
This presentation identifies the types of PPE available, its proper use, and
maintenance.
Abe Agront, Jr.
Environmental, Health & Safety Director
Metra Electronics Corporation
Holly Hill, FL
This presentation will cover the procedures for the safe handling,
dispensing, and storage of flammable and combustible liquids in order to
prevent fire.
Daniel Byrne
Safety Manager
American Bridge
Tampa, FL
Information will be provided relating to procedures required to ensure that
employees are knowledgeable of the hazardous substances that they may be
exposed to and are adequately trained to prevent injury or illness to
themselves or others.
Richard J. Lavery, IV
Utility Training Officer
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Gainesville, FL
Bloodborne pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis, Pandemic Influenza, and
numerous emerging infections will be the subject of this presentation.
Methods of exposure and reasons for not reporting exposures will also be
discussed.
Crystal Ballroom D,
Convention Level
Tony Dotto, Vice President
Crane Tech
Tampa, FL
This dynamic session will dissect the OSHA’s new proposed rule to better
understand the effect it may have on your business or business interests.
The main focus will be on Responsibilities, Certification, Language and
Training Requirements.
Leo Hearn, CIH, CSP, CET, CIT
ESH & M Engineer IV, St. Augustine Manufacturing Center
Northrop Grumman Corporation
St. Augustine, FL
The presentation will cover industrial hygiene practices and related OSHA
health standards, permissible exposure limits and hearing conservation. This
discussion will reference applicable sections of the OSHA General Industry
Standard (29 CFR 1910), HazCom (29CFR1910.1200) and ACGIH TLVs and BEIs, as
well as, applicable court decisions regarding testimony of scientific
experts.
Sharon deLegal Bramlett
President
Envirologic, Inc.
Apopka, FL
The importance of hearing and health will be the subject of this
presentation. Occupational noise standards, program elements and hearing
conservation regulations will be discussed in detail.
Crystal Ballrooms E & F,
Convention Level
William Pezzutti
Vice President of Client Services
Harden & Associates
Jacksonville, FL
One of the most significant aspects of calculating workers’ compensation
premiums for employers is related to the determination of the experience
modification factor. This session will discuss experience modification
calculations and the monetary quantification of effective safety and
workers’ compensation programs.
William A. Tomlin
USF Safety Florida Consultant
Jacksonville, FL
This presentation will get your feet on the ground and give “new” safety
folks an overview of basic safety principles, such as accident avoidance,
etc. In addition, devices and techniques including personal protective
equipment will be discussed. If you have just been appointed the new “safety
director” in these economically trying times, this course is a must for you.
Kathleen Jenkins, MD, MPH
Occupational Medicine
Zenith Insurance Company
Sarasota, FL
Luis F. Rios
Zenith Insurance Company
Sarasota, FL
This is an exciting overview of the workmen’s compensation system. It will
include such basics as who pays, what workers are entitled to and the
principles of return to work.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Cypress Ballroom 3, Convention Level
Featured Entertainment:
Eddie Money
Opening Act:
The Groove Merchants
Theme: “A Black and White Night!” Dress in casual or cocktail attire in
black and/or white! Beverages & heavy hors d’oeuvres. Adults only, please.
Refer to “General Information” section of program for additional
information.
Shuttle Bus between the Orlando World
Center Marriott, the Caribe Royale,
and the overflow parking site (Boarding
Convention Entrance Marriott
World Center & the Main Reception Building [the
building in the forefront]
of the Caribe Royale).
Click here for shuttle map &
schedule.
Palms Foyer,
Convention Level
Cypress Ballrooms 1 & 2,
Convention Level
Look for the giant prize screen announcing exhibit hall prize winners
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Cutting Edge Occupational Health Issues:
NIOSH and
Beyond
Crystal Ballrooms A & B,
Convention Level
James Collins, PhD, MSME
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
Morgantown, WV
Lift that patient, tote that box and (by the way) don’t fall! Overexertion
and slip, trip, and fall (STF) incidents are the two leading sources of
workers’ compensation claims and costs in healthcare settings. This
presentation will provide an overview of the NIOSH research on the
effectiveness of comprehensive safe patient handling and slip, trip and fall
prevention programs. In addition, it will discuss the changes that are
occurring in the health care industry as a result of the evidence base of
research.
Rene’ R. Salazar, PhD, CIH
Salazar Consulting Group, Inc.
Tampa, FL
“I got it from someone or something at work!” Ever had non-specific
allergy-like symptoms, or maybe a cold when everyone else seemingly has the
same symptoms? This presentation will discuss some symptoms and illnesses
that may be linked to the workplace (or elsewhere), as well as, common-sense
precautions that may be taken to avoid being a victim.
James McCluskey, MD, PhD, MPH
University of South Florida
Colleges of Medicine and Public Health
Tampa, FL
How many hours are there in a week? How many hours do/should people spend at
work? For most of us, work is a fun diversion for about 40 hours per week,
leaving us 128 hours to pursue life. Unless you live in a bubble, that time
is filled with hazards and pitfalls. This presentation will link overall
health outcomes to the combined work and non-work environments in order to
accurately portray our true risks associated with living.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Breakout on Workplace Safety
Grand Ballrooms 12, 13 & 14,
Convention Level
Abe Agront, Jr.
Environmental, Health & Safety Director
Metra Electronics Corporation
Holly Hill, FL
Machinery, related safety standards, and guarding methods are the subjects
of this session. The necessary steps to be compliant with the Lockout/Tagout
Standard will also be discussed.
Daniel Byrne
Safety Manager
American Bridge
Tampa, FL
This course will provide the student with a brief overview of how to
establish a written safety and health program. This course has been designed
for the person who has little or no knowledge of how to develop a safety and
health program but has been put into a position where workplace safety has
become their responsibility. The course will show the student how to develop
a basic safety and health program that will include how to get management
commitment; identification of workplace hazards, hazard correction, employee
training, emergency planning, and program audits.
Grand Ballrooms 9 & 10,
Convention Level
Isabelle Lehrman, RN, BSN, TNS, PHN, LNC, CCM, CDMS, QRP
President
Avante Healthcare Services, Inc. – WORK TRACK
Miami, FL
The goal of this 2 hour workshop is to provide the employer, risk manager,
and self insured the necessary tools for the implementation of an early
return to work program.
Thomas Truncale, DO, MPH, CIME
University of South Florida
College of Public Health
Tampa, FL
Learn about common musculoskeletal injuries encountered in the workplace and
specific principles about return to work after an injury.
Grand Ballroom 11,
Convention Level
Richard J. Lavery, IV
Utility Training Officer
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Gainesville, FL
This presentation will define a Job Hazard Analysis, describe its benefits
and review the four basic steps of doing a Job Hazard Analysis, including
important selection criteria when identifying the job, recognizing potential
hazards, determining preventative measures, and how to make the information
available to everyone.
Gary Lopez, CSP
President
Risky Biz Services, Inc.
Weston, FL
The safety profession is in a time of considerable paradigm shifts that will
reshape the way safety professionals practice in the future, as well as,
relate to the organizations for which they work. Nothing will be more
dramatic than the shift that will take place in the metrics used to measure
the progress, success and unacceptable performance of how safety programs
are performing in their respective organizations.
Gary K. Porter, Jr., MS, ATC, CEAS
City of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
By attending this session, you can discover how athletic trainers prevent
back injuries by providing tips on lifting, teaching lifting mechanics,
providing ergonomic work zones, and practicing de-fatiguing exercises, a
low cost, proven effective way of preventing injuries on the job.
Grand Ballrooms 13 & 14,
Convention Level
James McCluskey, MD, PhD, MPH
University of South Florida
Colleges of Medicine and Public Health
Tampa, FL
Rene’ R. Salazar, PhD, CIH
Certified Industrial Hygienist
Salazar Consulting Group, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Yikes!!! - You’ve got Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on
your skin. Better get used to it because MRSA colonization and infections
are a “growing” problem in both the community and healthcare settings.
Thankfully, everyone can take some common sense precautions to avoid and/or
respond to this pesky little bug.
Jock M. Sneddon, MD
Solantic
Orlando, FL
Why are so many electricians “shocked” and construction workers “hit” by
hammers on the job? These quandaries and tons of other useful pitfalls and
tips broken down by major industry group will be discussed along with smart
avoidance strategies, specifically tailored to your employee’s work
activities.
James McCluskey, MD, MPH
University of South Florida
Colleges of Medicine and Public Health
Tampa, FL
Workers are increasingly medicated, no matter the source – this can have a
drastic effect on their performance and general workplace safety. Learn what
to look for and how to avoid trouble while protecting your workers. In
addition, learn about a “Drug-Free Workplace” and maintenance requirements.
Crystal Ballrooms D & E,
Convention Level
Debra M. Metzler
Barr, Murman and Tonelli
Tampa, FL
Nancy Davis King, MD
The Occupational Health Center, Inc.
Auburndale, FL
This session includes all aspects of creating a viable Drug Free Workplace
Program. The panel will instruct attendees on how to set up a drug free
workplace, discuss the legal aspects of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes
(Workers’ Compensation Act), versus non-chapter 440 drug-free workplace
programs, and provide examples of drug testing, including sampling processes
and procedures. Insurance carriers are required to advise employers of the
discounts available in establishing such programs. This two-hour session
will provide valuable information to the carrier, its agents, and most
importantly the employer-insured in maximizing discounts available in the
payment of workers’ compensation premiums.
Jeff Bell
Safety Specialist
Smurfit Stone
Yulee, FL
Jeff tells the true story of a construction accident that took the life of
his son Brian Bell, a college student with less than a week left on his
junior-senior summer job. His talk will open your eyes to what workplace
safety is ultimately about. Jeff will inspire you to step up and make a
difference in safety.
Joan Haynes
Milton J. Wood Company
Jacksonville, FL
Jim Bell
Milton J. Wood Company
Garden City, GA
Scott Johnson
Director of Risk and Safety
A-1 Contract Staffing, Inc.
Tampa, FL
As everyone feels the economic crunch, it becomes even more important for
safety professionals to join their company’s efforts to ensure that every
dollar counts. Clients are looking for companies that will work for less,
but yet have the highest of safety standards. This presentation will provide
various approaches to harnessing spending for safety related items, getting
the most “bang for your buck” out of your incentive program, BBS process,
loss control, workers’ compensation cost control, safety equipment
purchases, and training costs.
Chris Hopkins
USF Training Institute Education Center
Orlando, FL
Ever wondered if that paper cut should be recorded? Or should you just
forget it? (Not likely!) If it is recordable, what OSHA log is used – 300,
301, etc.?
Shuttle
Bus between the Orlando World Center Marriott, the Caribe Royale,
and the overflow parking site (Boarding Convention Entrance Marriott World
Center & the Main Reception Building [the building in the forefront] of the
Caribe Royale). Click here for shuttle
map & schedule.
Palms Foyer,
Convention Level
Cypress Ballrooms 1 & 2,
Convention Level
Look for the giant prize screen announcing exhibit hall prize winners.
