NECA 2016 Safety Professionals Conference

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Arc Flash Clothing Essentials (Room Network)

24 May 16
8:00 AM - 9:03 PM
Speaker(s): Scott Mitchell Margolin
This session explores how an arc-rated clothing program can enhance electrical safety. The anatomy of an arc flash, non-FR clothing and body burn, ... More...

Challenges Posed by RF Radiation (Room Concept)

24 May 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Richard Burnheimer
The proliferation of wireless antennas to support cellular phone traffic demand has created a significant health hazard for workers across the Unit... More...

Electrical Safety When Working Near Overhead Power Lines (Room Discovery A)

24 May 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Dennis Neitzel
This presentation address the use of Safety management techniques to effectively identify and control electrical hazards relating to non-utility wo... More...

NECA PPE Selector Guide NFPA 70E and APP and NECA's Guide to Temporary Power (Room Studio 1)

24 May 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jim Dollard ; Wesley Wheeler
NECA just published its new NECA Guide to Temporary Power. This program covers the requirements according to OSHA and NFPA on providing safe, relia... More...

OSHA/MSHA DOL Regulatory & Legislative Update (Room Theory)

24 May 16
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Adele Abrams
This session will address what's coming in the regulatory and legislative pipeline for OSHA and MSHA that affects electrical contractors as wel... More...

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24 May 16
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Current Topics in Construction Safety and Health Research (Room Theory)

24 May 16
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Christine Branche Ph.D.
An update on new and ongoing research in construction safety and health will be provided.  Topics will include construction issues appearing i... More...

Don't Be a Victim of Fraud (Room Studio 1)

24 May 16
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Andris Berzins
Contractors are susceptible to many types of fraud from both employees and customers.  Alleged claims for workers compensation, money handling... More...

NECA Electrical Contractor Safety Manual & eSafetyline Update (Room Discovery A)

24 May 16
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Joe O'Connor
This session is designed to provide an overview of NECA’s approach to safety with the Electrical Contractor Safety Program manual being the f... More...

OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V (Room Network)

24 May 16
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): David Wallis
OSHA has released the latest revised guidelines to the Electrical, Transmission and Distribution Regulations found in the OSHA standards.  Dav... More...

Safe Work Practices at a Customer’s Site (Room Concept)

24 May 16
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Tim Heather
Who is responsible for ensuring for the electrical contractors safety? How can we protect our workers, as we send them out to an unfamiliar site an... More...

General Session (Regency Ballroom)

24 May 16
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): David Hardt ; John Cruickshank ; Michael Johnston ; Nathan McGarrh
 NECA Safety Activities Update             Michael Johnston    Remarks from NECA's President &nbs... More...

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24 May 16
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
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Best Practices: Quarterly Refreshers, ET&D (Room Theory)

24 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): James McGowan
The ET&D Partnership has developed and updated the best practices for the line construction and maintenance requirements for members found in t... More...

Best Safety Practices for Installing Feeder Conductors (Room Discovery 1)

24 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Russ King
The presentation will cover safety issues and pitfalls when installing Feeder Conductors. This includes how to safely set up a reel, make up a head... More...

GHS: OSHA’s Final Deadline – Last Call for Employer Compliance (Room Network)

24 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Melissa McCaffrey
By June 1, 2016, OSHA expects millions of HAZCOM-covered employers to be in full compliance with its final GHS deadline. Manufacturer and distribut... More...

NECA NFPA 70E Best Practices and Polices (Room Studio 1)

24 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
This program will provide information on how to develop and implement company policies related to NFPA 70E. These include policies on Training/Retr... More...

Professional Behavior in the Workplace: Understanding the Risk & Liability of Harassment (Room Concept)

24 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Keith Wheeler
As an employer, you, your supervisors, and even your employees can be held liable for any harassment (including sexual harassment) that occurs with... More...