NECA 2018 Safety Professionals Conference

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Sessions (41)

Pre-Conference First Aid Course (Pre-Registration Required) (Room NULU)

21 May 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Craig Coyne
This course provides training in basic life support and first aid concepts. Participants will receive a completion card for first aid and Basic Lif... More...

Registration

21 May 18
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM

General Opening Session (Room Commonwealth 1)

21 May 18
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Walter ; Mark Breslin ; Wes Anderson ; Wesley Wheeler
Welcome and Opening Remarks - Wesley Wheeler                &nb... More...

Break

21 May 18
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

2018 ET&D Quarterly Refreshers and Continuing Education (Room NULU)

21 May 18
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...

Employee Safety & Employee Wellness - The Corner of Success & Happiness (Room Commonwealth 7)

21 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Keith Wheeler
Employers today remain committed to providing their employees with a safe working environment.  Not only because the law requires it or it&rsq... More...

NECA Guide to Accident Investigations (Room Commonwealth 3)

21 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joe O'Connor
This course will examine the procedures for properly investigating and documenting an incident/accident to determine the root cause.  We will ... More...

The Administrations Agenda on Safety - How Does IT Impact your Company (Room Commonwealth 8)

21 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Adele Abrams
“The Safety Lawyer”, Adele Abrams, Esq., CMSP,  will discuss the impacts the new Administration has had on employers and employees. More...

The Last Line of Defense Can Help Promote an Improved Safety Culture (Room Commonwealth 6)

21 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Scott Francis
The Last Line of Defense Can Help Promote an Improved Safety Culture-Task-Based vs. Daily Wear AR/FR Clothing Programs-Pros and Cons.  Arc fla... More...

Opening Reception and Exhibitor Trade Show (Room Commonwealth 4)

21 May 18
4:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Long ; Mark Breslin ; Wesley Wheeler

Registration

22 May 18
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Arc Flash Lessons from Testing and Accident Investigations (Room Commonwealth 6)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Hugh Hoagland
Incident investigations provide insight into common PPE mistakes and best practices for choosing and using arc rated PPE. This presentation wi... More...

Impact of NIOSH Construction Program 2007-2017 (Room Commonwealth 8)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Christine Branche Ph.D.
A discussion of impacts on the industry of the construction research program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), ... More...

Risky Business Behaviours Can Cause Serious $$$ (Room Commonwealth 7)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Laramie Sandquist
Do you know which risky behaviors your employees are engaging in daily?  Most human behavior becomes so engrained that many employees and empl... More...

Safety Meeting APP, Tool Box Talks and Checklists (Room Commonwealth 3)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): David Carl
This presentation will review the NECA Safety Meeting APP and the updates that have been made to improve and enhance this product for our members.&... More...

Serious Injuries and Fatality Prevention, SIFs and PSIFs (Room NULU)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Joe O'Connor
Injury and illness rates have steadily declined in a number of industries including construction and the electric utility industry. Despite this re... More...

Break

22 May 18
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Fall Protection Programs – How does EM 385 interface with OSHA? (Room Commonwealth 8)

22 May 18
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): John Eckel
With updated OSHA General Industry Fall Protection Requirements, other standards and regulations are also a part of a proper fall protection progra... More...

How to Manage a Rubber Goods Program and 70E (Room NULU)

22 May 18
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Cindy Meister
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), establishes the standards to how products are manufactured, how they should be used and main... More...

Jobsite Safety and Ergonomics: Understanding Risk and Regulations with Power Tools (Room Commonwealth 7)

22 May 18
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Raffi Elchemmas
This presentation will review the new OSHA regulations on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction and showcase tool solutions that ... More...

NECA Guide to Policies and Best Practices and NECA Guide to Job Briefings (Room Commonwealth 3)

22 May 18
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Wesley Wheeler
This program will provide information on how to develop and implement company policies related to NFPA 70E. These include policies on Training/Retr... More...

General Session (Room Commonwealth 1)

22 May 18
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): David Long ; Michael Johnston
- Remarks from NECA's President - David Long, President - NECA Safety Activities Update - Michael Johnston - NECA’s Recognitio... More...

Break

22 May 18
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Investigation of a Claim - A Legal Perspective (Room Commonwealth 7)

22 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Franks ; Veronica Fleury
Contractors and insurance carriers are faced with many challenges when it comes to managing workers comp and liability claims, what is the best cou... More...

NECA Guide To Respirable Crystalline Silica (Room Commonwealth 3)

22 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joe O'Connor
With OSHA’s Final Rule on Crystalline Respirable Silica, NECA has developed a guide to assist employers, competent persons and employees with... More...

NFPA 70E: Legal and Financial Implications for Non-Compliance and How to Evaluate Protection Options (Room Commonwealth 8)

22 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Scott Mitchell Margolin ; William Watson
Part 1 - Legal and Financial (the hidden financial risks of non-arc rated clothing) Presents the history and relationship between NFPA and OSHA and... More...

Understanding Safety With Meters and Electrical Test Equipment (Room Commonwealth 6)

22 May 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Forsythe
Topics of Discussion: • Potential hazards when using meters & electrical testers • Understanding CAT Ratings • Safety Certifi... More...

Registration

23 May 18
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NECA Guide to Significant Changes to the 2018 NFPA 70E (Room Commonwealth 3)

23 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jim Dollard ; Palmer Hickman
The National Electrical Contractors Association, (NECA), has partnered with the Electrical Training Alliance and representatives from the Internati... More...

OSHA's New Recordkeeping Law and How to Simplify Compliance (Room Commonwealth 8)

23 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Phil Mole
In a recent OSHA final rule, it was announced that non-exempt employers will be required to electronically submit to OSHA the injury and illness da... More...

Sourcing Products with an Eye on Safety (Room Commonwealth 6)

23 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Tom Domitrovich
This program will look at how safety can be negatively impacted because of where electrical products are obtained.  Many factors drive what pr... More...

The Cost and Causes of Ergonomics Injuries (Room NULU)

23 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jacob Thomas
This presentation will cover the root causes of Musculoskeletal Disorders, the costs of such injuries, and job task factors that exacerbate the ris... More...

The Missing Link in Risk Assessment (Room Commonwealth 7)

23 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Danny Smith
Most safety professionals agree utilization of risk assessment tools is extremely helpful for prioritization of time, efforts, and safety resources... More...

Break

23 May 18
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Closing General Session (Room Commonwealth 1)

23 May 18
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Brandon Schroeder ; Michael Johnston ; Wesley Wheeler
- Opening Remarks - Wesley Wheeler - Special Award Recognition Presentation - Michael Johnston     &nbs... More...