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12th Annual

Upper Michigan Safety Conference “Workplace Safety and Health” 12TH ANNUAL UPPER MICHIGAN SAFETY CONFERENCE JOSEPH HEIRMAN UNIVERSITY CENTER—BAY COLLEGE ● FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 ●

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Joseph Heirman University Center-Bay College

2012 CONFERENCE SPONSORS Accident Fund Insurance Company Airgas Cliffs Natural Resources Efficiency United Employee Benefits Agency Enbridge Energy Engineered Machined Products, Inc. Examinetics Inc. LP Building Products Marquette Board of Light and Power Marquette General Hospital Michigan Works!

MIOSHA NewPage Corporation OK Industrial Supply Company RenewaFuel, LLC Stewart Manufacturing Trimedia Upper Peninsula Power Company VAST

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2001 North Lincoln Road Escanaba, MI 49829

Friday, January 27, 2012

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**All times are eastern standard time**

7:30 8:00 9:45 11:00 12:15 1:30 2:45 3:45

8:00 Check in/Continental Breakfast 9:30 General Session 10:45 Session 2 12:00 Session 3 1:15 Session 4 2:30 Session 5 3:45 Session 6 4:00 Evaluations & Door Prizes Door Prizes Sponsored By: UPPCO *Must be present to win

Lunch will be served during session 3 and 4. Participants may choose to attend a presentation or have lunch during either of these sessions. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day in the exhibit area.

$49 Bird Early

Register by calling 906.217.4106 800.221.2001 x 4106, faxing to 906.217.1681, or e-mailing charlebm@baycollege.edu Payment must be included with registration Presentations have limited seating.

REGISTER EARLY - to ensure your selections.

Cost: $49 Early Bird by January 13, 2012 $59 AFTER January 13, 2012 5TH PERSON FREE! Register 4 people from your company and the 5th person is free. To receive this discount, all registrants must be with the same company and paid for using the same form of payment.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 12TH ANNUAL UPPER MICHIGAN SAFETY CONFERENCE!

Mark your calendar for next year!

Friday, January 25, 2013

UPPER MICHIGAN SAFETY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT – 9/11 TO HURRICANE KATRINA Renée Lundberg, Conference Chair, M-TEC at Bay College John Bodnar - MIOSHA

Steve Baril, CSP, OHST, CMSP, MFR Sr. Safety Professional with Cliffs Natural Resources

Melissa Charlebois, M-TEC at Bay College Bill Cobb, United States Forest Service Mike Cousineau, Upper Peninsula Power Company Josh DeBroux, Northern Star Industries Lee Gould, Northern Michigan University Don Howlett, Hiawatha National Forest, Retired Paul Kitti, Marquette Board of Light and Power Jon Nagy, Manistique Papers Sue Nanninga, M-TEC at Bay College / IBEW Al Ogren, NewPage Corporation Dave Talford, Engineered Machined Products Henry Trottier, Engineered Machined Products Tom Willis, NewPage Corporation

To become a member of the Safety Council, where Workplace Safety and Health is the focus, contact Renée Lundberg at 906.217.4224 or lundberr@baycollege.edu.

Steve Baril, Onsite at Ground Zero The Upper Michigan Safety Council welcomes Steve Baril to the 12th Annual Workplace Safety & Health Conference. Steve is a CSP, OHST, CMSP, MFR and Senior Safety Professional with Cliffs Natural Resources. Join us during the General Session as Steve reflects on the unique personal and safety aspects of some of the last decades most prominent disaster and emergency response sites in the United States including 9/11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Columbia Shuttle Recovery, New York City Anthrax Response, Capitol Hill Ricin and the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City.

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Workplace Job Associated Violence Catherine Flores, Self Defense, Bushido Karate Workplace violence is a serious occupational risk for workers, accounting for approximately 1,000 deaths and well over a million incidents of non-fatal assaults each year. An education and training plan is critical to ensure all workers are aware of potential security hazards and ways to protect themselves. Ongoing education and development for staff must emphasize the recurring nature of workplace violence, along with the environmental occupational and interpersonal factors that may lead to violence, encompassing risk appraisal, self-defense, defusing techniques, assertiveness, anger management and stress management.

Combustible Dust Safety Robert E. Dayringer, Senior Level Industrial Hygienist, MIOSHA Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions. A dust explosion can cause catastrophic loss of life, injuries, and destruction of buildings. This presentation will discuss the scope of industries impacted by the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program in Michigan, the range of citations issued and combustible dust inspection procedures.

Robots—Are You Compliant?

Anthony Neroni, Senior Safety Advisor, MIOSHA Does your company use robots? Do you know the safety rules? This presentation is designed to identify the guarding requirements, operational parameters, and lockout procedures not typically taught during traditional robotics training. The basic safety principles enforced by MIOSHA will be discussed along with a question and answer segment.

D e s c r i p t i o n s Healthy Lifestyle Choices (Repeated by Popular Demand!)

James A. Surrell, MD Director Digestive Health Clinic - MGHS Join “Doc Jim” as he blends humor into his Healthy Lifestyle Choices presentation. By remembering the “Five S’s”: Smoking, Screening, Sleep, Stepping, and Sugar you will learn what you can do to promote and maintain your personal health. Dr. Surrell has written many articles on digestive health, is a regular on Public TV “Ask the Doctors”, and is the author of the popular SOS (Stop Only Sugar) Diet book.

Recent Changes in the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Law Renaldo P. DeFrank, Jr. Attorney, LeVasseur and LeVasseur, P.C. Recent changes in the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Act will affect how you and your insurance carrier conduct business in Michigan relative to medical management, return to work, wage earning capacity evaluations and more.

You can’t afford to miss this timely presentation.

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Awareness: Workplace Slips, Trips, and Falls Don Conner, Senior Corporate Safety Consultant, UPPCO Slips, trips & falls is the single most common reason for emergency room visits and is the 2nd leading cause of accidental deaths. Slips, trips, & falls is one of the most frequently reported injury causes; yet the cause is so simple that we typically overlook the impact that this injury creates. This presentation will focus on slip, trip, & fall awareness within the workplace.

Bloodborne Pathogens Catherine Flores, Infection Control - Employee Health Coordinator Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Whether or not you work directly with the public you need to protect yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These are disease causing germs that are carried in blood and body fluids.

Knowing how these infections are spread will help you prevent them. Many workers are required by law to follow Standard Precautions - do you remember what these precautions are? OSHA requires protective controls to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens - these controls will be discussed during this presentation.

Fire Extinguisher Training / Fire Simulator Lee Gould, Occupational & Environmental Health Specialist Northern Michigan University Attendees will get an overview of the OSHA regulations pertaining to fire extinguishers in the workplace and proper use of a fire extinguisher. Participants will have the opportunity to use a fire simulator to put a fire out!

Hands on training!

D e s c r i p t i o n s They said I’m in Charge of Safety. Now What?

Josh DeBroux, EH & S Director, Boss Products Have you been assigned overall responsibility for Environment, Health and/or Safety (EH&S) at your company? Scratching your head, wondering if you’re on the right track, where to start, or what exactly you should be doing? Too often employers task someone with this responsibility, underestimating the challenge, and assuming the person will just figure it out. After all, safety is just common sense, right? This class will point the new safety professional in the right direction and provide tips and tons of take away references to do their job.

Safety in the Landscaping Industry Bill Cobb, Safety & Health Specialist, US Forest Service Landscaping covers a wide variety of landscape, horticultural and maintenance services. Join Bill as he presents how equipment and methods used in landscaping services can lead to serious safety and health hazards. Landscaping has been identified as one of the 13 highest-hazard industries and will be the target of enforcement because of the high injury and illness rate. If you own or run a landscaping business or supervise grounds personnel you need to attend this presentation.

Hazardous Material Transportation Jeffrey Simon, CTP & John Sage, Ph.D. , Optima Associates, Inc. Any amount of DOT regulated hazardous materials is required to be identified, marked and labeled when transported on any size vehicle. Substantial fines and possible serious injury can result if you transport these materials illegally. This presentation will define the materials covered, outline the requirements, and explore mandatory training & updates.

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Healthy Lifestyle Choices (Repeated in Session 6) James A. Surrell, MD Director Digestive Health Clinic - MGHS Join “Doc Jim” as he blends humor into his Healthy Lifestyle Choices presentation. By remembering the “Five S’s”: Smoking, Screening, Sleep, Stepping, and Sugar you will learn what you can do to promote and maintain your personal health. Dr. Surrell has written many articles on digestive health, is a regular on Public TV “Ask the Doctors”, and is the author of the popular SOS (Stop Only Sugar) Diet book.

MIOSHA Update Now and the Future Bart Pickelman, Deputy Director, MIOSHA Join MIOHSA’s new Deputy Director as he discusses:  MIOSHA updates  Target initiatives  Agency enforcement strategies and activities  CET opportunities  Grants and MTI

Ergonomics: Back to Basics Sharon McFarren, Ergonomics Engineer TriMedia Environmental & Engineering The word “ergonomics” is sometimes misunderstood and often conjures up images of office chairs and stretching programs. As an Ergonomics engineer, it’s become a mission of Sharon’s to reeducate people on what ergonomics actually is, and how to use it to your advantage at work and at home. This session will focus on the main risk factors of ergonomics: force, frequency, posture, and duration.

We will discuss what each term means, where they are found in the workplace, and most importantly, how to minimize these risk factors - which account for more than 1/3 of all workplace injuries.

DD ee ss cc rr ii pp tt ii oo nn ss Medical Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana, and Bath Salts W. B. Carlson, MD, MRO; Medical Director Dickinson Occupational Clinic Between synthetic marijuana and increasingly liberal medical marijuana laws in many states, employers are concerned about the impact of these substances in the workplace. Bath salts unquestionably pose a high safety risk and should be considered a threat to workplace safety. As employers, we need to make sure that our drug policies are keeping up with the marketplace for these substances. Join Dr. Carlson in this timely and important presentation as he explores the implications of these substances in the workplace.

Return to Work Therapy and Treatment Progression Joyce Harju Tredeau, OTRL Marquette General Therapies Joyce Harju is an Occupational Therapist who serves as an Industrial Rehabilitation Therapy Program Coordinator. Join Joyce as she describes and discusses the evaluation and therapy for individuals preparing to return to work after an injury, illness or surgery. Joyce is a popular guest speaker at the Upper Michigan Safety Conference and past attendees have learned a great deal about Return to Work issues.

Exhibit Area/Networking Available Throughout The Day Visit our sponsors and exhibitors during dedicated time between sessions and throughout the day. Paid registrants are eligible to win door prizes which will be drawn all day.

(Must be present to win)

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Pole Top Rescue / Fall Restraint System Upper Peninsula Power Company Line Electricians UPPCO will provide an outdoor demonstration illustrating pole top rescue / Hurtman Rescue, an annual OSHA mandated safety training exercise. UPPCO’s Line Electrician will use the new wood pole fall restraint system which is designed to reduce accidents associated with climbing wood poles. This presentation is a “must” for all utility and municipality employees.

First time presented at the Upper Michigan Safety Conference!

Why Chiropractic Care for Work Related Injuries?

Dawson Fredrick, D.C. Fredrick Family Chiropractic Did you know that neck and back injuries account for most of the injuries occurring at work? Who better to see for these specific types of injuries than a Chiropractor? During this presentation you will learn the causes of work related injuries, how to prevent those injuries, and why chiropractic care is right for work related injuries .

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety – Does It Apply to You? Jan Charles, CDS, CDT; Safety Specialist, MI Center for Truck Safety Does your company:  Use or operate any type of truck, including a pickup?  Transport passengers?  Haul any kind of hazardous material?

If you answered yes, then certain federal and state safety rules, regulations, and laws may apply to you. This presentation will bring you up to speed on the general safety issues relating to commercial motor vehicles.

D e s c r i p t i o n s Laser Safety Valerie Chunko, MIOSHA CET Consultant Laser safety is the safe design, use and implementation of lasers to minimize the risk of laser accidents, especially those involving eye injuries. This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of laser safety, including the recognition of laser hazards in the workplace.

Proper guarding, necessary training, classes of lasers, and laser safety officer requirements are just a few of the topics to be covered. ANSI Z136 will also be discussed.

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Safe Handling of Compressed Gases Dan Judd, Safety Specialist, Airgas This session will cover the basics of handling compressed gas cylinders safely. Topics include facts about Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Helium, other inert gases, flammable compressed gases and how to transport and store cylinders safely. Training materials will be provided for the session.

You Can’t Make’Em Learn Susan Roll, Coaching for Results Adults aren’t nearly as easy to teach as children – but they are ready to engage in something they like or are interested in. This session covers the 5 Principles for effectively teaching (or persuading) adults and take your Safety Meetings (or Programs) to the next level. Your safety program will be more effective and you can become a better trainer or teacher of adults when you apply just a few of the key principles taught in this session. You can evaluate your current program against proven criteria and create a plan of (easy) improvements that will make key safety topics more appealing. Just one appealing teaching technique can re-energize someone’s willingness to learn more. You will walk away with ideas for improving and updating your approach to teaching and promoting safety in less than an hour.

MIOSHA Appeals—What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities Dawn Jack, Director MIOSHA Appeals Division, MIOSHA Attendees will be instructed on their rights regarding the appeals process extending from an inspection and resulting citation. The step process for employers to reduce or eliminate a citation or subsequent penalties will be discussed as well as the employer’s responsibilities when entering the appeals process.

D e s c r i p t i o n s Scene Safety at a Pipeline Event Blake Olson, Technical Supervisor, Enbridge Energy This presentation begins with an overview of the Enbridge U.S. liquids pipeline routes and the commodities shipped through that system. The focus for the session will be scene safety at an event, teaming with local first responders, and how preparedness and quick response help to minimize the threat to the public and damage to the environment. We’ll wrap up with a Q & A and provide information about our Safe Communities program, which provides grants to police agencies, fire fighters, including volunteer firefighting organizations in rural communities, and EMS in the communities where Enbridge operates.

Register by calling 906.217.4106 800.221.2001 x 4106, faxing to 906.217.1681, or e-mailing charlebm@baycollege.edu Payment must be included with registration.

Cost: $49 Early Bird by January 13, 2012 $59 AFTER January 13, 2012 5TH PERSON FREE! Register 4 people from your company and the 5th person is free. To receive this discount, all registrants must be with the same company and paid for using the same form of payment.

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