A focus on the state of fall protection, anchorage, body wear and connector products with an emphasis on the new Z359 standard. Simulated drop tests will also be performed outside with this conference.

Guest speaker David Riddle of Capital Safety is the Territory Sales Manager for Florida and has been in the safety industry for over 11 years and is an OSHA/ANSI Competent Person.

3M’s new Productivity Model can help your operation save money, reduce injuries and increase output by using respiratory protection. How much is your company spending every year on injuries, fit testing and employee down time? Learn how to increase worker productivity and the quality of work with respiratory protection.

Guest speaker Todd Faughn of 3M is an Account Representative for the Central Florida area and is a specialist in the field of occupational health and environmental safety issues.

3M’s welding hazards seminar provides information about health and safety hazards affecting welders, regulatory updates impacting the welding industry, the OSHA rule on PPE payment and methods for controlling respiratory hazards and increasing the productivity of welders.

Guest speaker Mike Vinson is the SE Region Distribution Manager of 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division. Mike has worked 20 years for 3M with 13 years in 3M's Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division. He currently manages the business-to-business relationships with 3M safety distribution in the SE Region of the US.

Address silica exposure and controls in construction and what employers/employees can do to protect against exposures to crystalline silica. This presentation will outline exposure monitoring, engineering controls and employee medical concerns. Typical exposure situations and solutions will be presented and discussed.

William Tomlin is a safety and health consultant with the University of South Florida Safety Florida OSHA Consultation Program. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He has a thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, experience in both Construction and Manufacturing safety, worked with Workers’ Compensation Insurers to minimize claim costs and has developed behavior-based safety awards program. William has a Masters of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Presentation will outline the requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entering permit required confined spaces. Additionally, the presentation will discuss air sampling equipment, documentation of entry, entrant training, rescue training and other hazards that may be encountered in confined spaces.

William Tomlin is a safety and health consultant with the University of South Florida Safety Florida OSHA Consultation Program. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He has a thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, experience in both Construction and Manufacturing safety, worked with Workers’ Compensation Insurers to minimize claim costs and has developed behavior-based safety awards program. William has a Masters of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The following topics will be covered: upcoming changes in the MUTCD, review of reflective sheeting, sign plotters and software, hand squeeze roll applicator, digital printing, applications of sheeting, films and transfer tape, anti-graffiti protective overlay films, high speed application equipment, conspicuity vehicle markings and reflective workwear.

Guest speaker Dan Tschida has been with 3M for 25 years and is responsible for new product evaluation, introduction, field analysis of customer complaints, laboratory evaluation of complaint samples and customer training. He works on the state and local levels as well as the primary technical service representative for large private fabricators. Dan graduated from St. Paul Technical College.

This presentation will be an in-depth coverage of the NFPA 70E and the following two topics related to the Arc Flash PPE apparel clothing matrix for the different hazard risk categories: How to Select Your Arc Flash PPE and What to Wear and When to Wear It.

Guest speaker Daniel Hollingsworth is the National Sales Manager for Oberon Company. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and an MBA from Pacific Western University. Dan also attended Cal State University in Long Beach, California and brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and sales to Oberon. Dan came to Oberon over six years ago to assist in directing the Electrical Division.

This session will cover the true reason to address worker safety within an organization. We begin by discussing the costs and liabilities of the most common injuries and incidents. Afterwards, we will discuss preventative measures including the implementation of an effective Safety Management System.

Guest speaker Trevor Reschny is the President of Safety Links Inc., one of Florida’s fastest growing safety training and consulting companies. Trevor has a Masters degree in Business Administration and an MS in Occupational Health and Safety. Trevor is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and an OSHA Outreach Trainer.

This session will cover what to do when OSHA compliance is not enough. Explore incident causation and demonstrate why people take risks. Afterwards, we will investigate several tools used in modern safety management such as proactive metrics and behavioral modifications. Lastly, we will discuss the potential implications of common safety techniques including discipline and safety awards.

Guest speaker Trevor Reschny is the President of Safety Links Inc., one of Florida’s fastest growing safety training and consulting companies. Trevor has a Masters degree in Business Administration and an MS in Occupational Health and Safety. Trevor is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and an OSHA Outreach Trainer.