In case you missed it…Presentations from this year’s conference!
Presentations from the 2023 TN Safety and Health Conference will be found here. Check back in the coming days as they are uploaded. If “View Presentation (PDF)” is listed at the end of the workshop description, that indicates the presentation was provided to us and you will be able to view it by clicking on the link.
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New Attendee Session
David Johnson & Taryn Thomas, TSHC Board Members
New to the Tennessee Safety and Health Conference? If so, this presentation is for you! This session will cover what to expect during the event and will be beneficial to your overall conference experience. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and make great connections that can be valuable throughout the conference.
Offered on:
Monday at 9:30am
10-HR General Industry Safety and Health Course - (2-Day Session)
Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee
Provides instruction on general industry safety and health hazards including walking/working surfaces; exits, fire; hazcom, and electrical. Participants who complete the course receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:00am
Tuesday at 8:00am
The Secret Weapon Workshop
Dave Delaney, Futureforth
You’ve discovered the secret weapon to improving your communication skills, now it’s time to put it to use. Get ready for a fun-filled, highly interactive workshop that will have your audience thinking quickly on their feet while interacting, laughing, and learning along with your fellow attendees. Earn trust, become more creative, embrace spontaneity, use body language, lead with acceptance, actively listen, and improve your communication skills.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Developing a Comprehensive Hazard Communication Program
Eric Engle, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development - TOSHA
The presentation will focus on the requirements of the hazard communication standard and how to develop/maintain a program which these requirements.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Mental Health in Construction
Peter Church, JE Dunn Construction
Discussion will revolve around the mental health of construction workers, struggles associated with workers in this industry, the industry’s high suicide rates with emphasis on suicide awareness and prevention.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Safeguarding Work at Height - Engineered Fall Protection - What You Should Know
Todd Sharp, Safeguard US Inc.
What you need to know to determine the engineered fall protection solution that is best for your workforce. From a passive solution like guardrails to an active fall protection solution such as overhead horizontal lifelines you can keep your workers safe and productive.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Kim Deason, Martin Supply
Noise Induced Hearing Loss is not your grandpa’s hearing loss. See the difference between hearing loss and NIHL and the negative impact it has on our mental health and daily life.
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and Return To Work Ability
Dan Headrick, STAR Physical Therapy
Return to Work Ability determination through the use of Functional Capacity Evaluations will be discussed. The latest evidence regarding the utilization of FCEs and comparison of FCE testing to medical evaluations for work ability determinations will be reviewed. Objectives of the presentation include:
1) Difference between a Fir for Duty Exam and FCE
2) Indications for a FCE and, or a FCE
3) Challenges of FCEs
4) Challenges of Determining Work Ability
5) ADA and EEOC Considerations in Work Ability Testing
Offered on:
Monday at 10:30am
Safety: The Gateway to Engagement
Mark French, Dalkia US, EDF Group
Safety is so much more than preventing harm to our teams. Using a psychological foundation and risk reduction practices, we will focus on protecting our team through engagement.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
How to Conduct a Self Audit of your Safety Program
Lee Fortier, Fortier Loss Control Consultants, Inc.
This program will assist attendees with the information needed to audit your safety program and identify shortcomings.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
Creating an Effective Training Team
Joe Hernandez, Volunteer State Community College
Death by PowerPoint, a tale as old as training itself. This presentation will show you how to train effectively without relying on a slideshow, perform confidently and make training fun.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
How to Conduct an Accident Investigation
Steve Hawkins, FDRsafety, LLC
This presentation will cover the steps to be followed when conducting an accident/incident investigation, including identifying root causes, weighing evidence gathered, and interviewing techniques.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
Increased DC Systems and Related Safety Issues
Tommy Northcott, Jacobs / Technology Group
Over 100 years ago George Westinghouse, with the help of Nicola Tesla, beat out Thomas Edison in the “War of the Currents” making alternating current (AC) the primary source of electrical energy. However, DC systems have always been utilized and are seeing an increased presence with the rise of solar systems, electric vehicles, and several other technological advances. These larger capacity systems bring with them some unique safety concerns.
Our best protection from any hazard is knowledge. Employers of electrical workers will gain an understanding of primary NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements for working on or around large DC systems. There is no reason for any electrical worker to be injured by a DC electrical hazard.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
Revolutionizing Safety Planning with the Power of AI: Transforming Job Hazard Analyses, Enhancing Conversations, Planning, Leadership, and Culture Evolution
Barry Nelson, FactorLab
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI is transforming daily safety planning. We will explore how AI can equip you with the right tools to take your organization’s safety practices to the next level and bring more people home safe.
Offered on:
Monday at 1:00pm
Workplace Fatalities Investigated by TOSHA
Wendylee Fisher, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development - TOSHA
This presentation will consist of photos and discussion surrounding the workplace fatalities that were investigated by TN OSHA during calendar year 2022.
Offered on:
Monday at 3:00pm
Leaving a Safety Legacy
Wylie Davidson, Motivational Safety Speaker
A refreshing look at a presentation designed to get attendees to put a stronger value on what matters most; their own personal safety as well as the people around them. This presentation is delivered with the perfect mix of high energy, humor, and insight that attendees enjoy and take away from. Attendees walk away with a clear understanding of how their safe actions impact themselves, as well as others and can make a lasting impression on the things they value most in life. (Tuesday Morning Keynote Address)
Offered on:
Tuesday at 8:00am
Industrial Safety
Bryan Gamble, ABC Greater Tennessee
My personal experience as an industrial electrician and how electrical safety has evolved over the years.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
Respiratory Protection
Tiffany Gibbs, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development - TOSHA
A brief overview of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134. Training will also include what facial hair is acceptable and common deficiencies found on inspections.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
Top Priority or Core Value - Safety Culture or Safe Operations?
Keith Harned, FDRsafety, LLC
This session will explore the difference between safety as a priority and safety as a core value. We will discuss the need to move “safety” from one of the things we do or manage to part of everything we do. The presenter will use personal experiences and discuss proven good practices to facilitate the integration of safety into daily operations.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
Voluntary Protection Program Overview
David Blessman, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development - TOSHA
Tennessee’s Voluntary Protection Program is designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management.
This session will provide an overview of the requirements for participation.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting
William K. Principe, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
This presentation will teach the OSHA recordkeeping analysis as well as how to complete the OSHA 300 Log and 300A annual summary to avoid citations. The presentation will include key interpretations of the recordkeeping requirements. *Note: This is a 2-hour session.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
Alternative Methods for the Control of Hazardous Energy
Mike Taubitz, FDRsafety, LLC
Isolating and locking a primary energy source is not feasible for all maintenance tasks. “Zero energy” is a myth. Attendees will learn about Alternative Methods in lieu of full energy isolation.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 10:00am
Heat Stress: Who's Your Most "At-Risk" Worker Today?
Matt Hollub, University of Alabama SafeState
Summertime. The Deep South. We talk about water, rest, shade — but we continue to deal with heat illness situations. This session will address key risk factors, techniques, and technologies to help with early heat illness intervention.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 11:00am
“But it says 40 Tons”: Factors that Impact Capacity
Tony Caldarelli, Crawford Custom Consulting
The number one safety rule in the lift industry is never exceed the capacity (WLL, SWL) of any piece of equipment. But how you use equipment affects its capacity. Whether it is a $2.6 million dollar crane, or an $11.00 eye bolt, how a piece of machinery, or a device is employed impacts its capacity. Of course, everyone knows this, right? The idea that capacities of cranes and rigging can vary, depending on how it is used is pretty well understood. But even those of us who work full time in the lift industry can be unaware of some of the important nuances that impact capacities. We hope to shed light on some of those nuances.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 11:00am
Surviving Workplace Violence-Active Shooter Training
Ken Alexandrow, AGAPE Tactical, LLC
Participants will learn:
The importance of training personnel on how to respond to workplace violence
Categories of active shooters
Risk factors within your organization
How to implement the Deter, Detect, Deny philosophy
Offered on:
Tuesday at 11:00am
IH Risk Assessment for Safety Professionals
Ron Read, Read Consulting LLC
This assessment is a subjective process, used to establish priorities for an air-monitoring plan and understanding risk. It relies on professional judgement, a review of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), previous air sampling data, process flow information and mass balance analyses where available.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 11:00am
10 Incremental Ideas That Add Up To Big Safety Culture Gains
Scott Gaddis, Intelex Technologies
This session focuses on increasing safety accountability and value through the development of guiding safety and health principles, focusing on key levers in the safety management system and employing small, but accumulative ideas that improve safety culture and loss performance.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 11:00am
SMS Program Overload, Quality Over Quantity
John W. Wells, Athens State University
A point-blank discussion on the pitfalls of safety management system overload. Companies without consideration of program demand, have weakened the effectiveness of their existing programs by adding new programs without a focus on quality over quantity.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
The Importance of Navigating NFPA 101
Brennan Scott, DNV Healthcare, Inc.
This presentation focuses on the importance of understanding scope, applicability, and navigating through NFPA codebooks that include occupancies specific to healthcare, renovations and modifications, and when spaces change from existing to new occupancies.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
What to know about General Contractors and Multi-Employer Worksites
Tyler White, Kelly Dorsey, & David Rich (Various Companies),
Tyler White of Turner Construction, Kelly Dorsey of Marathon Petroleum, and David Rich of Cleary Construction make up a panel of experts speaking on General Contractors and Multi-Employer Worksites. The discussion will include:
Introduction
Multi-Employer Worksite Examples
Contractor Selection
Education Processes
Culture/Incentives
Enforcement
Closing
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Excavation Awareness & Trench Safety
James (Jimbo) Pexton, Sunbelt Trench Safety
To take OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Sub Part P and explain how to safely put it into practice via relevant interpretation for Field & Office Staff.
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Bomb Threat Response
Ken Alexandrow, AGAPE Tactical, LLC
Participants will learn:
Proper reporting method
Staff responsibilities
The importance of a unified relocation spot
The reality and history of bomb threats
Best practices
Developing a workable response
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Confined Spaces - Preventing Responders from Becoming Victims
Michael Palmer, EnSafe
Why are 60% of confined space fatalities those responding to emergencies? Come join me in committing to no longer accept the 60% as the status quo and explore some real world risk reduction measures!
Offered on:
Tuesday at 2:00pm
The Value of Certification: The Occupational Safety & Health Pro
Jacqueline S. Handy, BCSP
This presentation explores the value of professional occupational safety certification, including the benefits to credential holders, salaries, employers, professionalism, and accreditation. The discussion also helps participants navigate towards the certifications that suit their professional goals, while emphasizing how these credentials can cultivate a robust safety culture within an organization.
Learning Objectives
• Recognize the significance and advantages of obtaining professional certifications.
• Navigate through the process of selecting suitable BCSP certification.
Offered on:
Wednesday at 8:00am
Going Beyond the ANSI Standards for Personal Protective Equipment
Matt Block, Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co. LLC
As new technology in PPE emerges, protecting employees has become easier but also more complicated. Session will discuss how the composition of products can make a drastic difference in performance.
Offered on:
Wednesday at 8:00am
Personal Connected Safety
Mark Heckathorn, Blackline Safety
We will discuss how the digital transformation and connected safety is transforming the workplace to become safer, more efficient and actually contribute to the bottom line. We will look at Industry Trends, levers that will and are driving the digital transformation, and how connected devices are making this possible. We will also discuss the value and ROI of having a connected worker initiative.
Offered on:
Wednesday at 8:00am
Best Practices for Workers' Comp Claims
Jeff Francis, Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation
How you treat your injured employees helps define your workplace culture. And your workplace culture dramatically impacts the outcomes of work-related injuries, the healing time of injured workers and their likelihood of their returning to work.
Offered on:
Wednesday at 8:00am
TOSHA Update
Wendylee Fisher, Department of Labor & Workforce Development - TOSHA
Wendylee Fisher and the TOSHA Managers will provide information on recent state activities and the status of any upcoming or proposed changes in regulations.
