PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION GUIDE

Don’t Leave Safety to Chance

2014 R O C K Y M O U N T A I N H E A L T H & S A F E T Y C O N F E R E N C E

May 19-20, 2014Westin WestminsterRegister Online: www.coloradosafety.org Early Bird Pricing Until May 5th

It’s my pleasure to host the 2014 Rocky Mountain Health & Safety Conference, a chance for safety-minded leaders and professionals to come together and discuss how we can make a difference in our employees’ and their families’ lives by keeping them safer.

Recently, I was reintroduced to a quote I heard earlier in my career. The comment attributed to Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, pinpoints what much of our work as safety professionals is about.

Employees don’t plan on getting injured at work. We know when we review incidents after the fact, it’s not generally lack of knowledge about processes or lack of access to proper equipment, but complacency, distraction, and other culture-related drivers that lead to an accident. As safety professionals, we know that to truly drive a safer work environment, we need to continue with the basic blocking and tackling of providing information, and equipment; and also work on more culturally-focused areas of hiring the right individuals in the first place, creating processes, policies, and metrics that drive the right behavior to create a deep-rooted culture of safety and accountability.

The 2014 Rocky Mountain Health & Safety Conference represents a unique opportunity for safety professionals to converge and learn the latest thinking and approaches for stacking the odds in our favor when it comes to safety. World-class presenters will engage the audience in topics such as: developing a strong safety culture, recognizing and preventing workplace violence and 24/7 safety approaches.

The Colorado Safety Association staff and Board of Directors look forward to seeing you in May.

Sincerely,

Liz CoutureExecutive Director

WELCOME

Westin Westminster10600 Westminster Blvd.Westminster, CO 80020

(303) 410-5000

May 19-20, 2014

CONFERENCE SCHEDULEMonday, May 19

8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am Transforming Your Safety Culture: You Can Make it Happen

10:00 am - 10:30 am Exhibit Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Exhibit Break

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch: Red Flags and Baggage: The Employer’s Guide to Hiring Smart

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Exhibit Break

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Exhibit Break/ Happy Hour / Prize Drawing

Tuesday, May 20 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am Human Performance and High Reliability

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am

11:30 am - 12:45 pm Lunch: Safety 24/7 – It’s Not Just About Me

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Break

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Master Your World: 10 Leadership Lessons for Today’s Safety Profes-sionals to Improve Productivity, Profits and Communication

3:15 pm Closing/Prize Drawing

Post Offer Screening: How, When and Why

Workplace Violence Prevention Best Practices

Welcome to the Modern World of Safety

Human Performance and High Reliability Part Deux

Breaking the Cycle of Slips, Trips, and Falls

How to Manage Complex Projects and Contractors for Safety

Panel Discussion: Temporary Workers

Early Signs that Save Lives

Mindfulness: How Being in the Present Can Enhance Your Safety Culture

How to Legally Avoid Hiring Worker’s Compensation Problems

Interactive Discussion: Recent Occupational Safety and Health Developments and What they Mean for Your Organization

Creating Workforce Ninjas: How Incorporating Ninja Skills can Bring Occupational Stretching and Safe Lifting Programs into the 21st Century

OPENING SESSION9:00 am – 10:00 am

Transforming Your Safety Culture: You Can Make it Happen

Steven Simon, Ph.D.Culture Change Consultants, Inc.

When it comes to designing a long-term, sustainable change process to transform a safety culture, one size does not fit all. Dr. Steven Simon draws upon his Harvard University Clinical Psychology Ph.D. and three decades of experience partnering with world-class organizations including General Electric, Con Edison and MillerCoors to create lasting safety culture change.

Learn what it takes to conduct a long-term, sustainable change journey leading to lasting culture transformation. Gain insights about interventions tailored for your organization’s specific culture and learn about assessing the unique needs of your safety culture quantitatively and qualitatively. You will gain valuable know-how about creating a lasting infrastructure to engage and empower all employees from those on the front line, to middle managers and leaders in a way that encourages authentic grassroots leadership.

Dr. Simon will draw on real-world examples of successful culture transformations from organizations applying proven principles over multiple years. Leave the session knowing the critical success factors necessary for evolving the safety culture in your organization.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS10:30 am – 11:30 am

Post Offer Screening: How, When and Why

Max HaynesErgoMed

After a stringent search, countless interviews, input from co-workers and the compensation team, you’ve finally found a great match for your open position. While you’re confident you’ve found an individual with the right skills for the job, your work has just begun to ensure your prospective employee remains a healthy and productive contributor for years to come.

It is difficult to predict who is going to get hurt at work. Studies demonstrate that there is a link between following a vigorous post-offer screening process and work-related injuries and illnesses. This helps identify relevant physical limitations so that organizations can

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MONDAY, MAY 19provide appropriate accommodations. Post-offer drug-screening processes also discourage individuals with drug and alcohol issues from applying, further improving the candidate pool.

In this session, you will learn how to select, manage and implement a post-offer screening process, including physicals, education programs and comprehensive wellness programs to help your organization attract, retain and support the best employees to gain ongoing health and safety.

Workplace Violence Prevention Best Practices

John Nicoletti, Ph.D. Nicoletti-Flater Associates

Colorado, long revered for its majestic Rocky Mountains, is increasingly being known for something undesirable – avenger-related violent incidents. All Coloradoans and the rest of the nation have been touched by violence-induced tragedy. Whether we know a victim, their loved ones or even as horrified media viewers, we seemingly watch helplessly wondering if or when it may happen to us or to someone we care about.

Dr. John Nicoletti is a nationally-recognized counseling psychologist specializing in police psychology, violence risk assessment, workplace and school violence prevention,

as well as crisis intervention and trauma recovery. With his expertise, Dr. Nicoletti asserts warning signs generally appear prior to a violent incidence. This is critical because with telltale signals along the way, we may be able to prevent some events from occurring before it is too late.

In his address, Dr. Nicoletti will describe how to recognize the signals indicating a potential for violence escalation and how to react during each critical phase. He also includes tactics you need to have during an attack to improve your chances for de-escalation and survival.

Welcome to the Modern World of Safety

Melissa FerrickMarc Wetter

URS Energy & Construction

Smart phones, tablets and other mobile technology continue to transform our lives. Access to information and people is unprecedented and applications seemingly pop up overnight to make our lives more productive and sometimes more cluttered than ever before. But are organizations getting the most out of this technology in terms of keeping employees safe? In this session, you will learn how to apply mobile technology in ways that improve safety in the office and in the field.

Mobile technology puts critical safety information and expertise at your fingertips. The trick is to know which technology and applications can help gain valuable insights and information most quickly so we can act to keep employees and the public safe.

LUNCHEON SPEAKER12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Red Flags and Baggage: The Employer’s Guide to Hiring Smart

Greg Cairns, Esq.Cairns & Associates, P.C.

An experienced workers’ compensation and employment law attorney, Greg Cairns will teach you about hiring employees to best fit your organization in terms of contribution and minimizing risk. You’ll learn more about the federal government’s definition of the three employment stages and the implications this holds for how you manage your employees’ throughout their careers.

You’ll learn steps to take before you interview that first job applicant, including creating an accurate essential job function description. You’ll see ways to reduce risk even

after you make a conditional job offer through administration of physical agility tests, medical questionnaires and other testing. Mr. Cairns will also provide insights on rescinding conditional job offers in the event post offer testing reveals he or she cannot perform the job duties required.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

How to Legally Avoid Hiring Workers Compensation Problems

Gary PedersonThe Edge

“Personnel problems become workers compensation problems” and “bad employees sure make terrible claimants”. If you find yourself nodding in agreement after reading these statements, this session on Overt Integrity Testing will prove extremely valuable to you.

In this breakout, Gary Pederson, President and CEO of one of the nation’s leaders in helping employers reduce their total cost risk, will talk about overt integrity testing, an efficient, inexpensive and safe tool for weeding out applicants with high-risk behaviors and those possessing

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an “entitlement mentality.” Employers using overt integrity testing benefit from lower turnover and workers compensation costs.

Interactive Discussion: Recent Occupational Safety and Health Developments and What they Mean for Your Organization

Patrick Miller, Esq. Sherman & Howard, LLC

Herb Gibson, Area Director OSHA Denver Area Office

Dave Nelson, Area Director OSHA Englewood Area Office

Participate in this highly interactive discussion on recent developments in occupational safety and health. Topics will include current enforcement trends, OSHA guidance, and proposed rulemaking.

Patrick Miller of the law firm of Sherman & Howard LLC, will present the employer’s perspective on these issues. Herb Gibson and Dave Nelson, OSHA Area Directors, will share OSHA’s point of view on these upcoming changes. We look forward to an exciting, fast-paced discussion that will educate the audience as to “what’s hot” in occupational safety and health, and provide an

opportunity to ask panelists your pressing questions about trends and changes.

Creating Workforce Ninjas: How Incorporating Ninja Skills Can Bring Occupational Stretching and Safe Lifting Programs into the 21st Century

Lori FredericBalance Biomechanics, LLC

Ninjas don’t slip, trip and fall. It is common knowledge that increasing balance, flexibility, strength and awareness, help prevent injuries and increase productivity. This presentation will provide fun and practical tools to teach the WHY behind “lift with your legs” and how current stretch and flex programs need more customization to achieve better follow through. Learn about the mechanics of the human body and current conditioning trends that are relevant to employees working in physically-demanding industries.

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Lori Frederic will discuss occupational health and safety training to create industrial athletes and workforce ninjas to prevent injuries and increase morale.

OPENING SESSION9:00 am – 10:00 am

Human Performance and High Reliability

Todd Conklin, Ph.D.

Back by popular demand!

Dr. Todd Conklin is an author and expert in human performance. Dr. Conklin will provide you with the latest developments in how to leverage the strengths inherent in your safety culture as well as how to identify and close the most critical gaps.

With great stories and a sense of humor that will keep you laughing, you will learn cutting-edge thinking on the best ways to achieve safety performance through cultural change. The world of safety is dynamic, but the importance of improving culture endures.

Some of Dr. Conklin’s clients include Coca-Cola Enterprises, The National Headquarters of the American Red Cross, University of California, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, FBI, GE and numerous others. He has also been a guest on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition.” Dr. Conklin would also like you to know he’s been a three-time finalist for the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Giveaway.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS10:15 am – 11:15 am

Human Performance and High Reliability Part Deux

Todd Conklin, Ph.D.

Can’t get enough of Dr. Todd Conklin’s anecdotes and strategies? You don’t have to! Participate in this breakout session to gain even more valuable insight and knowledge from the highly respected Dr. Conklin.

Improving your safety culture is the key to lasting safety performance. If you seek even more information on how to translate these strategies into action, this continuation of Dr. Conklin’s presentation is the breakout session for you. With opportunities to ask Dr. Conklin questions and hear more anecdotes, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies you can apply to your organization.

Breaking the Cycle of Slips, Trips and Falls

David NataliziaDynamic Safety

Same-level falls remain a persistent issue across industries, despite the availability of many solid prevention methods. This thought-

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provoking session will cover not only an overview of key prevention concepts, but also issues related to implementation, coordination and sustaining control efforts. Mr. Natalizia will introduce the “slip and trip triangle” as model for evaluating risks and planning prevention efforts.

Mr. Natalizia speaks from experience when he asserts there are many prevention approaches available to avoid slips, trips and falls. He has developed programs for major foodservice operators, theme parks, and hotels, has provided courtroom testimony related to slip and fall cases, and is certified in slip resistance measurement.

How to Manage Complex Projects and Contractors for Safety

Rick Reubelt Haselden Construction

Jack Cain Encore Electric

Complex projects requiring multiple sub-contractors overseen by a general contractor are seemingly becoming more commonplace. The convergence of a complex project and the influence of multiple organizational cultures bring its own unique set of challenges associated with safety management on multi-employer worksites.

Our experts will discuss tips for pre-qualification of subcontractors; multi-employer worksite management and best practices for safety on complex job sites.

LUNCHEON SPEAKER11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Safety 24/7 – It’s Not Just About Me

Tony CrowINJAM - It’s Not Just About Me

Tony Crow worked 26 years for Texas Utilities in Northeast Texas at a coal-fired power plant. On Feb. 15, 2003, his life changed in the blink of an eye when he was totally blinded for life. His life changed forever, as well as the lives of his family.

Feeling compelled to overcome adversity and help others, Tony formed INJAM---It’s Not Just About Me, a Non-Profit Corporation. His presentation of 24/7 safety information has captivated world-class companies seeking to build a safer culture, including: ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Conoco Phillips, Chevron, Boeing, Morton Salt, Kimberly Clark, and many other companies.

You may purchase his book, Blinded, But Now I See—It’s Not Just About Me after the presentation.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Temporary Workers

Tony Gancev, Owner Team Temp Staffing

Rod Smith, Esq. Sherman & Howard, LLC

Megan Meagher Compliance Assistance Specialist

OSHA Denver Area Office

The issue of Temporary Workers raises many questions about responsibility and expectations when it comes to safety. Our panel of experts will approach this important subject from the viewpoint of an employer, a temp agency and OSHA. If you use temporary workers or are thinking about it, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.

Tony Gancev, owner of Team Temp Staffing will speak to the perspective of the temporary staffing agency. Attorney Rod Smith of Sherman & Howard, LLC will present the employer’s view. Compliance Assistance Specialist, Megan Meagher, will be representing OSHA and providing insight on OSHA’s temporary worker initiative and what it means for temporary staffing agencies and host employers.

Early Signs That Save Lives

Melissa FerrickMarc Wetter

URS Energy & Construction

While we are seemingly in data overload, cutting through the clutter to know what information and indicators actually make a difference to preventing incidents is critical. Complementing the discussion about safety mobile technology advancements and culture change discussions, this session will also include a discussion of leading indicators that help you track potential gaps and improve an organization’s safety culture.

The more you know about your safety performance through leading indicators, the better you are able to head issues off at the pass, leading to tremendous organizational benefit.

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Mindfulness: How Being in the Present Can Enhance Your Safety Culture

Trish Ennis CSP, ARM, CRISDenver Risk Control Manager

Willis Group

The term mindfulness has been used to describe a variety of states of mind, and is even described as meditation by some. What is mindfulness and how can it increase the effectiveness of workplace safety? Simply put, mindfulness is the state of mind where people can be focused on a task while simultaneously accepting and processing new information to enhance their situational awareness. Elements of a mindful workplace include employee engagement and communication. The concept has been studied at length and is widely used in the aviation industry as well as in crisis response. Attendees will learn how mindfulness can enhance the safety and health process within an organization.

Patricia M. Ennis, CSP, ARM, has 24 years’ experience in safety management and consulting and will help you discover how to bring more mindfulness and safety into the workplace.

CLOSING SESSION2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Master Your World: 10 Leadership Lessons for Today’s Safety Professionals to Improve Productivity, Profits and Communication

Mary Kelly, Ph.D. Productive Leaders

Good leadership is about creating a vision as well as executing the strategy. It is also why people, and companies, succeed or fail. Some believe leadership is limited to the people at the top of an organization, but authentic leadership happens at all levels in every organization. Everyone benefits when managers and leaders apply three core techniques, and then refine them with seven critical applications, which you will learn in this session. Fun, engaging, and eminently applicable to a wide range of participants, this inspirational program is packed with tools to get results.

Dr. Kelly is a nationally renowned economist and leadership expert specializing in improving business efficiency and maximizing available resources. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Mary has trained over 40,000 military and civilian personnel in multi-cultural environments around the world. She is also an author of numerous books on leadership.

Because of our generous sponsors, we are able to keep the conference registration fee at the same low price and deliver an outstanding line-up of speakers.

Platinum SponsorPinnacol Assurance

Cyber Café SponsorHealthONE Occupational Medicine and Rehabilitation

Silver SponsorsCenter for Worker Health & Environment

Xcel Energy

Bronze SponsorsAmerican Society of Safety Engineers – Colorado Chapter

Bradley Insurance GroupColorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors

Colorado Business BankCRS/GKS Insurance

Flood & Peterson InsuranceISU Insurance Services of Colorado, Inc.

Lakeland FoundationRecon Refractory

MillerCoors - Happy Hour

Conference Committee:Trish Ennis, Willis Group – Chairperson

David Jeary, City of AuroraGeorge Flynn, OSHAssist, LLC

Tara Crisp, Sisk & CoLane McKnight, Pinnacol Assurance

Rick Zellen, Zurich InsuranceGary Lietz

Jere Zimmerman

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Registration - General Information

• Only one badge will be issued per registrant.

• Badges may NOT be exchanged between personnel within a company.

• Name Badges are color-coded to indicate if you are registered for the full conference or just one day.

• Please be prepared to show identification to pick up your name badge.

• Daily drawings for fun prizes.

• A registration confirmation will be sent to you. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not registered.

• Cancellations received on or before May 9, 2014 will be refunded full amount minus a $50.00 service charge.

• No refunds for cancellations received after May 10, 2014.

• Substitutions may be made at any time.

Consent to Use of Photographic ImagesRegistration and attendance at, or participation in CSA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to allow CSA the use and distribution of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio tapes of such events and activities.

Education Credits

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)The full conference provides one point (1.0) in the category 6.*

Pinnacol Safety Group Policyholders:Some of the educational sessions meet the requirement for annual training, for those companies participating in the Pinnacol Safety Group Program.*

*Stop by the CSA registration desk to sign the appropriate forms.

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Lodging Information

Westin Westminster10600 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CO 80020

Phone: 1-888-627-8448, or 303-410-5000

Rate: $139.00 single standard room

Request the room block for the Rocky Mountain Health & Safety Conference. To receive the above discounted conference rate, make your reservations before May 9, 2014.

Full Conference (2 days)

Member/Alliance Member:* Before May 5- $399.00 After May 5 - $459.00Non-Member: $459.00

Fee includes admission to all program sessions, meals, breaks and entrance in door prize drawings.

*Group discounts available to members when they register three (3) or more employees at the same time. Call Liz Couture, Executive Director for pricing at 303-373-1937.

One Day (Monday or Tuesday)

Member/Alliance Member: $260.00Non-Member: $300.00

Fee includes admission to program sessions, meals, breaks and entrance in door prize drawings for one day. You must indicate the day you will attend.

Register on-line: www.coloradosafety.orgEmail your registration form: Chia@coloradosafety.orgFax : 303-373-1955Mail: Colorado Safety Association 1114 W. 7th Ave., Suite 150 Denver, CO 80204

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