2013 iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo

iP Utility Safety Conference and Expo
Kentucky Exposition Center- Louisville, Kentucky

SEMINARS & PANELS
 
Monday, Sept. 30   
  
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 

Opening Keynote: You Power! (Richard Hawk, MakeSafetyFun.com)
9 a.m - 10 a.m.

The Authority to Stop Work: Why Git’r Done Needs a Makeover

(Standard Utility Construction Staff)
 

Administering Safety (Jim Vaughn, CUSP, Atkinson Power)
 

Developing and Implementing an Effective Electrical Safety Process for Generation Facilities  (Randy Fabry, South Carolina Electric & Gas, and Pam Tompkins, CSP, CUSP,SET Solutions)
 

Transitioning to FR Clothing: One Utility’s Journey to a Successful Arc Flash Program (Jim Boyd, CUSP, Tacoma Power)
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

BREAK
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cop vs. Coach (Kathy Ellsworth, CUSP, Estrella HPI)
 

The Safety Side Effect (Phillip C. Ragain, The RAD Group)
 

Shock Incidents and the GPR Monitor (Gary Zevenbergen, P.E., and Will Schnyer, CUSP, Western Area Power Administration)
 

OSHA Compliance Updates for Cranes, Aerials and Diggers (Josh Chard, Ph.D., Altec)
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Panel Discussion
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Spice It Up: Practical Ways to Turn Your Safety Presentations from Bland to Grand (Richard Hawk, MakeSafetyFun.com)
 

Ergonomics for Lineworkers (Steve Hedden, Safely Home Electrical Training)
 

Pole-Top and Bucket Rescue (Michael Stremel, CUSP, Midwest Energy)
 

Dealing with Driving Distractions (Tim Cox, Plastic Safety Systems)
2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.

OUTDOOR DEMOS
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

WELCOME RECEPTION (MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL- DOWNTOWN SPORTS CLUB)
Tuesday, Oct. 1

 
8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m.

Incident Investigation: The Basics (Pam Tompkins, CSP, CUSP, SET Solutions)
 

FRONTLINE: Characteristics of Leadership (Bob Hobbs, CUSP)
 

The Power of an Effective Field Personnel Audit Program (Lee Marchessault, Workplace Safety Solutions )
 

Hazards of Hydraulic Oil Injections (Michael Stremel, CUSP, Midwest Energy)
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. BREAK
10 a.m - 11 a.m.

Revitalizing Your Safety Committees: Developing Leadership at All Levels of an Organization (Rich Horan, CSP, PPL Electric Utilities )
 

FRONTLINE: Influencing Others (Randy Patterson, CUSP, Gulf Power Company)
 

It’s Alive and Grounded (Rick Kennerly, Bierer & Associates)
 

Rubber Goods Use, Care and Best Practices (Greg Chamberlain, Hi-Line Utility Supply Co.)  
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m Networking Lunch and Panel Discussion
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Sustaining Safety Successes (Ted Granger, CSSBB, CUSP, Granger Management Consultants)
 

The Globally Harmonized System of Hazard Communication (Danny Raines, CUSP, Raines Utility Safety Solutions)
 

Testing Polymer Insulators for Energized Work (Ed Hunt, CUSP, Western Area Power Administration)
 

FR 101: An Overview of Standards, Testing and Options (Robert Whittenberger, Tyndale Company)
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. BREAK
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Fact-Finding and Causal Factor Determination Techniques (Ron Joseph, CUSP, Dayton Power & Light)
 

Learning Leadership (Parrish Taylor, Taylor-Made Concepts)
 

The Correct Way to Apply the Minimum Approach Distance and Understanding How to Apply OSHA’s Two-Man Rule to Energized Electric Utility Work (Brian Erga, CUSP, ESCI)
 

Insulate/Isolate Gloving Training for Supervisors (Rick Tobey, CUSP, Tobey Safety Training & Consulting)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ROUNDTABLES
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. USOLN Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 2

  
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Effective Safety Auditing (Steve Bryant, CUSP, and David McPeak, CUSP, Pike Electric)
 

Fighting Complacency: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Dianne Stober, Ph.D., Cognitive Change Concepts)
 

Evaluating Crew Supervisors (Ronald J. Schenk, CUSP, Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction)
 

Contaminants in Arc-Rated Garments: Effects for Practical Worker Consideration (Hugh Hoagland, ArcWear.com and e-Hazard.com)
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. BREAK
10 a.m - 11 a.m.

Understanding and Influencing Bulletproof Employees (Mike Allen, The RAD Group) 
 

Diagnosing Our Safety Vision (Jerry Lemm, CUSP, ESCI)
  EXHIBITS OPEN UNTIL 5:00 P.M.

Safety Management

Utility safety management is no easy job. Managing personnel, staying current on leg/reg issues, understanding record keeping processes and policy enforcement are only a few of the areas Incident Prevention provides in-depth coverage.

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Personal Protective Equipment

OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards. FR Clothing, Gloves, Head Protection, Eyewear and Protective Footwear are all PPE.  The  articles listed below discuss their proper use and maintenance. Attend iP Safety Conference & Expo to learn more about the latest PPE products.

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Tailgate Safety Topics

Tailgate meetings are a critical communication component of any strong utility safety program. Incident Prevention supplies the utility industry with topics for these important meetings. Each article can be printed out for use in the field or emailed to your crews.

Tailgate Safety Topic articles

Worksite Safety

Daily hazards face utility and contractor work crews. Understanding the risks involved, knowing the proper procedures, building a strong culture of open communication and constant awareness will prevent incidents. Our articles on aerial work, underground construction, grounding techniques, high-voltage risks provide utility workers a better understanding of the task at hand.  iP Safety Conferences are another great resource for understanding hazards.

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Reader Profiles

Building an effective safety culture requires strong safety leadership.  The iP reader profiles features utility industry safety managers who know what it takes to overcome obstacles that brings their workers home each and every day.

Reader Profile articles

Leadership Development

As our current utility workforce retires, new utility safety leaders are coming onboard all of the time.  Incident Prevention is here to assist in the development of their leadership skills.  Managing people, understanding generational differences, building strong communications skills, establishing accountability are just a few of the subject areas covered in the magazine and at iP Safety Conferences.

Leadership Development articles

 

Equipment Operations

Safe equipment operations is required on every jobsite.  Utility work requires the use of cranes, derricks, buckets, trenchers, dozers and more.  Learn about the hazards associated with equipment operations in the articles featured below.

 Equipment Operations articles

Grounding

Grounding systems are designed so they provide the necessary safety functions. Understanding different grounding methods is critical for utility workers.  Incident Preventions relies upon industry experts to author these much needed articles.  For better insight on grounding methods used in the field you may want to attend iP Safety Conference and hear their in-depth presentations.

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