Western Pulp & Paper Workers Safety & Health Conference

21 st Annual 

Western 

Pulp & Paper 

Workers 

Safety & Health 

Conference 

November 29-December 2, 2011 

Red Lion Hotel on the River – Jantzen Beach • Portland, Oregon 

Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11 

Partners in Safety – Steering Toward the Future

Special Thanks — Sponsors 

The Conference Planning Committee members 

thank the following organizations for their generous donations 

to this year’s conference: 

AWPPW Local 13 



USW Int’l Union Local 1097 




Georgia-Pacific 



International Paper 

Kimberly-Clark 

Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging 

SAIF Corporation 

Toledo, OR 

Longview, WA 

Springfield, OR 

Clatskanie, OR 

Halsey, OR 

Halsey, OR 

Halsey, OR 

Clatskanie, OR 

Halsey, OR 

Toledo, OR 

Springfield, OR 

Everett, WA 

Longview, WA 

Salem, OR 

(list as of 10/11/11)

Table of Contents 

Special thanks to conference sponsors................................ inside front cover 

AWPPW, Oregon OSHA, & DOSH.............................................................. 4 

Conference Information & Services 

Registration................................................................................... 5 

Refunds........................................................................................ 5 

Lodging......................................................................................... 5 

Accreditation................................................................................. 5 

Accommodations for disabilities.......................................................... 5 

Map to the Red Lion Hotel on the River — Jantzen Beach.......................... 5 

Schedule at a glance........................................................................... 6 

Sessions 

Tuesday........................................................................................ 8 

Wednesday...................................................................................10 

Thursday......................................................................................14 

Friday.........................................................................................16 

Registration form............................................................................. 17 

Conference planning committee.........................................inside back cover 

Co-sponsorship of this conference by the Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers and Oregon OSHA does 

not necessarily constitute endorsement or approval of the content of programs. Employers and employees should 

review applicable rules and regulations to ensure that the information they have received is appropriate to specific 

worksites and work situations. Oregon Safety Council of AWPPW is financially responsible for this event.

AWPPW, Oregon OSHA, & DOSH 

AWPPW 

The Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers (AWPPW) is a labor organization 

affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union of American 

(UBC). The AWPPW represents members employed in pulp, paper, paper converting, 

packaging, and medium-density board industries in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, 

Utah, and California. The AWPPW headquarters is located in Portland, Oregon, and the 

UBC headquarters is in Washington, D.C. Safety and health in the workplace is the first 

and foremost priority. Our goal is to make certain that when a member goes to work each 

day, that person returns safely home. The Oregon Area Council Safety Steering Committee 

of AWPPW promotes and endorses programs dedicated to providing safe workplaces and 

educating safety-committee people in on-the-job safety and health for all workers. 

Oregon OSHA 

Oregon OSHA administers the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA). The OSEA 

authorizes enforcement of federal and state occupational safety and health regulations 

and provides consultation, educational opportunities, technical assistance, and creative 

programs to assist employers and workers in Oregon. Oregon OSHA is committed to 

reducing occupational fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, thereby reducing human suffering 

and workers’ compensation costs. For training opportunities or for information about 

conferences, please call 503-378-3272, or toll-free 888-292-5247, option 1. For technical 

assistance or consultative services, call toll-free 800-922-2689. 

DOSH 

The Washington State Legislature passed the Washington Industrial Safety and Health 

Act in 1973, establishing the Division of Occupational Safety and Health program. DOSH 

enforces the state’s occupational safety and health laws to ensure safe and healthful 

working conditions for all workers in Washington state. DOSH is dedicated to working 

in partnership with employers and employees to save workers’ lives, and to prevent 

workplace injuries and illnesses. To report workplace hazards or request technical assistance 

or consultative services, call 1-800-4BE-SAFE. 


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Conference Information 

& Services 

Registration 

Early registration is encouraged, as class space is limited. 

Registrations are accepted by mail, fax, and online. If 

you are faxing registrations, be sure to fax both sides of 

the form. If space is available, you may register at the 

conference. Fees are as follows: 

Full conference – Nov. 29-Dec. 2 . . . . . . . $235 

One day – Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday . .$ 80 

One day – Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30 

Lunch is included in your registration fee on 

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hot buffet breakfast 

is included on Friday. Tickets to the Awards Presentation 

Dinner on Wednesday, November 30, are $20 each. 

Complete the enclosed registration form and 

send it with your payment, or fax it with a purchase 

order or credit card information to 503-947-7019. 

Make check payable to: 

Pulp & Paper Conference 

PO Box 5640 

Salem, OR 97304-0640 

A separate registration form must be completed for 

each person registering. If more than one person from 

your company will attend, photocopy the registration 

form for each person registering and issue a single 

check or purchase order for the total amount, or 

provide a single credit card number. 

All parts of the registration form 

must be completed. If not, forms 

will be returned for you to complete 

before we process your registration. 

You can also register online at: 

www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11 

Refunds 

No refunds are granted after November 18, 2011. 

Substitutions are permissible. 

Lodging 

Attendees are responsible for making and paying for 

their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms has 

been reserved at the Red Lion Hotel on the River — 

Jantzen Beach. The conference 

rate is $113 plus tax. For 

room reservations, call 

503-283-4466. When 

making reservations, 

the room block is under 

the name “Western 

Pulp & Paper Workers.” 

Reservations received after 

November 6, 2011, are 

accepted only on a spaceavailable 

basis, at standard 

room rates. Check-in time 

is 3 p.m. and check-out is 

noon. 

Deadline for 

reduced room rate is 

November 6! 

909 N Hayden Island Drive 

Portland, OR 97217 

503-283-4466 

Accreditation 

If you need continuing education credits (CEUs) to keep 

certifications or licenses current, complete the form 

provided in your on-site attendee packet. This form 

is proof of attendance at sessions you wish to submit 

for accreditation. Submit your form, with required 

signatures and program descriptions of applicable 

sessions, directly to your accrediting organization, and 

keep a copy for your records. 

Accommodation for disabilities 

The Red Lion Hotel on the River — Jantzen Beach 

is wheelchair accessible. If you need special 

accommodations to attend conference sessions, be 

sure to complete the Special Accommodations Section 

of the registration form. Information concerning 

additional services for the disabled will be available at 

the registration desk. 

If you have questions or need help registering, call the Oregon OSHA Conference Section 

at 503-947-7441 or toll-free in Oregon 888-292-5247, option 1. 

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Schedule at a glance 

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Tuesday, November 29 

7 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom, Salon 2 

SESSION 1 

8-8:30 a.m. Welcome 

8:30-11:30 a.m. Keynote: Safety ROI: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility 

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided until 12:30 p.m.), Prize drawing at noon 

11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Exhibits open 

SESSION 2 

1:30-4:30 p.m. u Managing Change and Transition 

u Staying Young in an Aging Workforce 

u Confined Space Safety 

u Introduction to Condensation Induced Water Hammer Safety 

u ERT Roundtable 

u Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag 

2:45-3:15 p.m. Break and visit exhibits 

Wednesday, November 30 

8 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom, Salon 2 

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Exhibits open 

SESSION 3 

8:30-11:30 a.m. u Communication — Can’t We Just Talk? 

u Fall Protection — More Than Just a Harness and Lanyard 

u How to Conduct Risk Assessments (HIRA) 

u Respirator Primer: Tools for Successful Program Management (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday) 

u Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable 

u Labor and Management Communication Roundtable 

9:30-10:15 a.m. Break and visit exhibits 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Prize drawing at noon 

SESSION 4 

1-2:30 p.m. u Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

u Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries 

u Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.) 

u Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.) 

u Leading Indicators Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.) 

2:30-3 p.m. Break (lower level) 

SESSION 5 

3-4:30 p.m. u Nutrition and Wellness (continued from 1 p.m.) 

u Rigging (continued from 1 p.m.) 

u Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.) 

u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

u Leading Indicators Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.) 

u Loading Dock Safety

Schedule at a glance 

Wednesday, continued — 

6 p.m. AWARDS DINNER, Grand Ballroom 

Thursday, December 1 

8 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom 

SESSION 6 

8:30-11:30 a.m. u OSHA 10 hour for General Industry (continued from Wednesday; Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

u Accident Investigation 

u Mobile Equipment Safety and Technology 

u Chipping Away at Stress 

u Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

u Employee Involvement Roundtable 

u Safety Challenges in a Dual-trade/Multi-craft Environment Roundable 

10-10:15 a.m. Break 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Prize drawing at noon 

SESSION 7 

1-2:30 p.m. u OSHA 10 hour for General Industry (continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

u Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness 

(continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

u Root Cause Analysis (1-4:30 p.m.) 

u Compressed Gas Safety 

u Contractor Safety Management 

u Mobile Equipment Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.) 

u The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeated at 3 p.m.) 

2:30-3 p.m. Break 

SESSION 8 

3-4:30 p.m. u Root Cause Analysis (continued from 1 p.m.) 

u Mobile Equipment Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.) 

u OSHA 10 hour for General Industry (continued from Wednesday; ; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

u Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness (continued from 8:30 a.m.) 

u The Modern Welder’s Exposure to Welding Fumes: Causes and Cures 

u Wellness and Ergonomics in the Workplace 

u The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeat) 

Friday, December 2 

8-8:30 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom 

SESSION 9 

8:30-11:30 a.m. u Networking breakfast and prize drawings (hot breakfast buffet provided) 

9:30-9:45 a.m. Break 

u Injured Worker Testimonal 

u Safety 24/7 

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Sessions 


7 a.m. 

Registration opens 

Grand Ballroom, Salon 2 

SESSION 1 

8-8:30 a.m. 

Welcome 

Eddie Larson 

Conference Planning Committee Chair 

Michael Silverstein 

Assistant Director, DOSH, Olympia, Washington 

Michael Wood 

Adminstrator, Oregon OSHA, Salem 

8:30-11:30 a.m. 

Keynote: Safety ROI: It’s Everyone’s 

Responsibility 

Who isn’t motivated by money? During this 

presentation all levels of the organization are 

enlightened on the financial impact of safety both 

professionally and personally. Attendees learn how 

a $2000 accident can impact the bottom line by 

$100,000. 

This highly energized presentation motivates everyone 

to become passionate about safety. Safety ROI is an 

emotional roller-coaster, from “ah-ha” moments to 

heart-warming moments to sustained laughter. 

Dr. Isabel Perry 

Professional Speaker, Consultant, Educator, Writer 

The SafetyDoctor.com, Inc., Orlando, Florida 

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Lunch (provided until 12:30 p.m.) 

Visit exhibits (open at 11:30 a.m.) 

Prize drawing at noon 

SESSION 2 

1:30-4:30 p.m. 

Managing Change and Transition 

People struggle with change because frequently there 

is little or no attention given to the emotional and 

psychological impacts associated with change events. 

This session provides strategies to manage the physical 

components of change and at the same time support 

individuals, groups and entire organizations as they 

move through the transition process. 

Content: 

• Master the ability to navigate change 

• Learn the three phases of transition 

• Develop a specific change-and-transition 

management plan tailored to your needs 

• Identify action steps to implement this management 

plan 

Dan Miller 

President 

Dan Miller & Associates, Vancouver, Washington 

Staying Young in an Aging Workforce 

The process of aging is accelerated by many factors 

including but not limited to genetics disease, stress, 

poor nutrition, excess alcohol, tobacco, sunlight, 

non-optimal sleep and exercise habits, and a lack of 

social support. The science of longevity is presented 

from an empirical perspective examining the lifestyles 

of the five longest living people groups in the world 

and what they do to enjoy such abundance. How 

aging affects work capacity and the occurrence of work 

related injuries is addressed. 

Bruce Madsen, AT, CSCS 

President 

High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc. 

Lewiston, Idaho 

Leigh Madsen 

Senior Consultant, Southern States Director 

High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc., Ashland 


8

Sessions 

Confined Space Safety 

When companies administer a confined space 

program, they often encounter questions that are not 

addressed well in the regulations. These include safety 

requirements for partial entry, welding in confined 

spaces, documentation needed for reclassifying spaces, 

rescue requirements, and ways of assessing contractor 

qualifications and compliance. In this program we 

review letters of interpretation and compliance 

directives that address these and other issues. 

Jim Johnson 

CEO 

D2000 Safety, Eugene 

Introduction to Condensation Induced 

Water Hammer Safety 

Condensation-induced water hammer (steam hammer) 

is a major source of industrial accidents and equipment 

downtime. Water hammer occurs when steam and an 

excessive amount of condensate are trapped in a steam 

system or component, which can result in destructive 

pressure pulses. These pressure pulses can exceed 20 

times the maximum system design pressure and may 

cause equipment damage, personal injury, and even 

death. 

Although most operators, engineers, maintenance, 

and management personnel have experienced water 

hammers at their own mill, do they really understand 

what a water hammer can do? More importantly, do 

they know how to avoid one? 

Included in this workshop are: 

• Lessons learned using actual case studies 

• A demonstration using live-steam models 

• Hands-on practical application exercises using a 

scale model piping system 

Mark Gintner 

President/General Manager 

COMTEC International, Inc., Kennewick, Washington 

ERT Roundtable 

Participants in this interactive session share experiences 

and help generate ideas on sustainable improvements 

of Emergency Response Teams. Be ready to discuss the 

experiences that your facility has had with ERT’s and 

how they can be improved. Topics such as volunteer 

teams, confined space rescue capabilities, HAZMAT 

response, medical emergencies, fire response, and 

training are part of the round table discussion. 

Facilitators: Tim Wagner and Rich Sevier 

International Paper, Springfield 

Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag 

The following questions are discussed and answered: 

• What are the specifications your scaffolding has 

been erected to? 

• Is it engineered to safely perform your job task? 

• Know the Do’s and Don’ts when working from 

scaffolding 

Dennis Curry 

Construction Manager 

Safway Services, Troutdale 

Willie Farnsworth 

Construction Manager 

Safway Services, Kelso, Washington 

Jason Richard 

Sales Representative 


Tim Warren 

Superintendent 


2:45-3:15 p.m. 

Break and visit exhibits 

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Sessions 


8 a.m. 


Grand Ballroom, Salon 2 

8 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Exhibits open 

SESSION 3 

8:30-11:30 a.m. 

Communication — Can’t We Just Talk? 

One of the most difficult things to do is provide 

feedback to another person or intervene in difficult 

situations, whether it is at work or in our personal life. 

Some people seem to be naturals but most people 

struggle. In this session we discuss fundamental 

communication techniques, understand how personality 

styles can impact your communication, look into the 

window of trust and respect, identify red zones, and 

learn how to build a personal bank account. 

Scott Brown, ARM 

Senior Safety Management Consultant 

SAIF Corporation, Bend 

Dave Challburg, ARM 


SAIF Corporation, Bend 

Fall Protection — More Than Just a 

Harness and Lanyard 

This session addresses fall hazardous tasks from 

a program perspective. Plan development and 

implementation is a key aspect to a solid Fall Hazard 

Control Program and is discussed at length. Plan 

components include: Inventory of fall hazardous tasks, 

prioritization, the selection of fall protection systems, 

qualified and competent person responsibilities, worker 

responsibilities, OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, 

equipment inspection and training. 

Bob Wujek 

Northwest Regional Sales Manager 

MSA, Canby 

How to Conduct Risk Assessments 

(HIRA) 

Hazard Identification Risk Assessment or HIRA is a 

process to identify hazards and rate them based on 

the potential severity, frequency, and probability. The 

process helps to alert employees to the higher risk tasks 

and conditions that require attention. Once a hazard 

ranking has been established steps should be put 

into place to mitigate the hazardous exposure for the 

employees working near or around the hazard. 

Bill Spring 

Georgia Pacific, Camas, Washington 

Respirator Primer: Tools for 

Successful Program Management 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

When respirators are required to control inhalation 

exposures, a respirator program must be implemented. 

This course uses a variety of techniques, including 

hands-on exercises and participant sharing, to give 

attendees an understanding of OSHA required 

respiratory program elements and the challenges of 

maintaining an effective program. Topics covered 

include hazard assessments for selection of appropriate 

respirators, voluntary use of respirators, medical 

evaluation, fit-testing, training, program evaluation and 

recordkeeping. 

Illa Gilbert-Jones, CIH, CSP 


SAIF Corporation, Portland 

Siobhan Murphy, CIH, CSP 

Industrial Hygienist 


Dede Montgomery, MS, CIH 

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist 

CROET at OHSU, Portland 

Annie Moorman, CIH, CSP, ARM 




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Sessions 

OSHA 10-hour for General Industry 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday) 

The OSHA 10-hour for General Industry covers 

OSHA standards, teaches safety awareness and helps 

employees and employers reduce the risk of job site 

hazards. You receive your OSHA 10-Hour Completion 

Card upon completion of the course. 

Joe Ciullo 

Safety Manager 

Georgia Pacific, Haley 

Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable 

Please come prepared to relax, kick off your shoes 

and have a bottle of water while sharing your ideas 

and experiences on how you were able to build a 

wellness program at your facility. If you are looking to 

build a program or simply need some new ideas this 

is the roundtable for you! Several topics we dive into 

are hydration, nutrition, weight loss, stretch and flex, 

walking programs, and health fairs. Join us for three 

fun hours of practical strategies for building health and 

wellness in the workplace. 

Facilitator: Debbie Whitt 

Environmental Health & Safety 

Georgia Pacific Camas, Camas, Washington 

Technical Resources: 

Sam Rader, BA, Human Development 

Owner 

Proactive Injury Prevention, Vancouver, Washington 

Sherri Silva 

Occupational Health Nurse 

Georgia Pacific Camas, Camas, Washington 

Labor and Management Communication 

Roundtable 

In this roundtable of labor and management there 

are discussions of positive ways to get through tough 

economic times and uncertain conditions. Discuss 

ways that labor and management can work together 

to improve the overall safety for all employees at their 

facilities. This class is interactive and gives individuals 

the chance to share what has worked for them and help 

answer questions that people struggle with in today’s 

workforce. 

Facilitator: 

Cheryl Binda, MEd 

President 

Binda Consultants, Boise, Idaho 


Don Frost 

Toledo 

Gary McDonough 

Payette, Idaho 

Matt Russell 

Georgia Pacific, Halsey 

9:30-10:15 a.m. 

Break and visit exhibits 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Lunch (provided) 


Exhibits close after lunch 

Partners in Safety — 

Steering Toward the Future 

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Sessions 

Wednesday, continued 

SESSION 4 

1-2:30 p.m. 

Respirator Primer: Tools for 

Successful Program Management 

(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 


(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries 

Did you know that hand injuries account for more than 

25% of all recordable incidents in the workplace? The 

good news is we can dramatically reduce hand injuries 

through involvement, innovation, and communication. 

In this interactive session, you experience Boise Inc.’s 

corporate-wide initiative to eliminate hand injuries. It 

is a comprehensive approach to safety, which engages 

leadership, employees, and vendors to discover the 

critical actions required to keep our hands injury free. 

Matt Saxe 

Corporate Safety & Health Manager 

Boise, Inc., Boise, Idaho 

Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.) 

This session is an interactive discussion on nutritional 

choices, dieting, and the importance of staying 

hydrated at work. It targets the overall wellness of 

employees, mentally and physically. Attendees learn 

strategies to help overcome obesity, stress, and chronic 

fatigue. This program is designed to help diagnose 

potential health concerns before they become serious 

injuries. 

Sam Rader, BA, Human Development 

Owner 

Proactive Injury Prevention, Vancouver, Washington 

In this rigging workshop we cover the basic removal 

criteria for rigging hardware and slings. We look at 

some of the applications and limiting factors when 

using different types of rigging. This is an interactive 

class and has hands-on exercises. We also discuss the 

roles and responsibilities of riggers and their interaction 

with the crane. 

Mark Wagar 

Safety & Health Consultant 

L & I - DOSH, Spokane, Spokane 

Leading Indicators Roundtable 

(1-4:30 p.m.) 

This roundtable is an opportunity to share knowledge 

and learn the value of incident reporting. Some items 

to focus on are the successes of the leading indicator 

reporting process; barriers and possible solutions to the 

leading indicator reporting process; best practices to 

increase and/or sustain leading indicator reporting and 

overall successes and best practices with the process. 

Facilitators: 

Lou Flores 

DOSH, Olympia, Washington 

Debbie Mattinen 

Georgia Pacific Wauna, Clatskanie 

2:30-3 p.m. 

Break (lower level) 

Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.) 

Partners in Safety — 

Steering Toward the Future 


12

Sessions 

SESSION 5 

3-4:30 p.m. 

Nutrition and Wellness 

(Continued from 1 p.m.) 

Rigging 


Respirator Primer 

(Continued from 8:30 a.m.) 


(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

Leading Indicators Roundtable 


Loading Dock Safety 

The loading dock area is very likely to be the most 

hazardous part of your operation when you consider the 

combinations of hazards and the volume of activities 

that occur in this area. The lift truck operator, ramps 

and inclines, overhead obstructions, dissimilar surfaces 

often wet and slippery, poor lighting in trailers, other 

vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic, restricted views, 

sheer drops, trailer creep, congested staging areas, 

and accumulations of empty containers, pallets, and 

debris are hazards which can all be present at the same 

time within a very confined area. Learn how to make 

your dock operations safer. Also covered are advanced 

stability and capacity dynamics. 

Craig Hamelund 

Education Specialist 

Oregon OSHA, Portland 

Rob Vetter 

Director of Training 

Ives Training Group, Blaine, Washington 

Awards 

Presentation 

and Dinner 


6 p.m. — Grand Ballroom 

Join us as we celebrate 21 years! 

Dinner tickets $20 each 

Grand Prize Drawing — You must be present to win! 

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Sessions 


8 a.m. 


Grand Ballroom 

SESSION 6 

8:30-11:30 a.m. 


(Continued from Wednesday; Thursday 8:30-4:30 p.m.) 

Accident Investigation 

Learn the basics of performing accident investigations 

and review the Oregon OSHA requirements for safety 

committees regarding accident investigations. 

Linda Pressnell 

Public Education Trainer 


Mobile Equipment Safety and 

Technology 

Learn about preventing deaths and injuries to workers 

while working around mobile equipment. 

Joe Camacho 

Regional Safety & Environmental Coordinator 

Papé Material Handling, Seattle, Washington 




Rob Vetter 



Chipping Away at Stress 

Today’s world can be a stressful place. One way or 

another, stress affects us all. In this workshop you are 

introduced to ways of recognizing and dealing with 

stress. Whether this is your first stress workshop, or 

you’re a stress management veteran, we guarantee an 

interesting session. In addition to learning five ways to 

relieve stress in 30 seconds or less, you’ll also: 

• Understand the role stress plays in everyone’s life 

• Discover what stress does to you, and learn ways to 

lower its impact 

• Develop your own pocket guide for dealing 

with stress 

Linda Meuleveld, RN, COHN-S, CCM, 

CPDM, FAAOHN 

OH Consultant and Trainer 

SAIF Corporation, Salem 

Mark Willon 

Regional Operations Supervisor, Loss Control 

SAIF Corporation, Northern Region, Salem 

Proven Strategies for Improving 

Safety Committee Effectiveness 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

Organizations that focus on developing and 

maintaining safe work practices prevent accidents. 

This session presents a variety of approaches to help 

participants address the human-performance aspect 

of the safety process. Participants learn how to identify 

the key elements of an effective safety committee 

and improve interactions with others using specific 

communication techniques. 

Dan Miller 

President 

Dan Miller & Associates, Vancouver, Washington 

Employee Involvement Roundtable 

This interactive class helps generate ideas to improve 

employee involvement, and improve and reduce injuries 

in the worksite. Please be ready to discuss the employee 

involvement successes at your facility, and how that 

helps reduce incidents and accidents in the workplace. 

Facilitators: 

Eddie Larson and Rolf Lengwenus 

Georgia Pacific, Toledo 

Technical Resource: 

Darren James 

VPP Coordinator 


Safety Challenges in a Dual-trade/ 

Multi-craft Environment Roundable 

Discuss the safety challenges in a dual-trade/multi-craft 

environment and brainstorm solutions. 

Facilitator: 

Cheryl Binda, MEd 

President 

Binda Consultants, Boise, Idaho 


Tim Wagner and Artie Leech 

International Paper, Springfield 

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Sessions 

10-10:15 a.m. 

Break 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Lunch (provided) 


SESSION 7 

1-2:30 p.m. 

OSHA 10 hour for General Industry 

(Continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 



(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

Root Cause Analysis (1-4:30 p.m.) 

This session is an introduction to the concept of root 

cause analysis and its role in the accident investigation 

process. Several root cause analysis tools are reviewed, 

and an example root cause analysis is presented. 

Linda Pressnell 

Public Education Trainer 


Compressed Gas Safety 

Compressed gas safety encompasses the safe handling 

of compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene, 

propane, argon, etc.) in use and in storage. Discussion 

includes the safe and proper use of oxy-fuel gas 

equipment including proper torch adjustment and 

the use of heating equipment (rosebuds) and oxygen 

lances. Also discussed is the use and hazards of 

compressed gases in confined spaces. 

Rob Cameron 

Northern Oregon Sales Manager 

Airgas-Norpac, Inc., Longview, Washington 

Contractor Safety Management 

This session reviews the systems that need to be 

established to manage risks associated with using 

contractors. Facilities that have contractors perform 

work need to ensure that an established system is 

developed to mitigate risks to personnel and facilities 

and reduce the chance of incidents while contractors 

are working on site. The method for this risk reduction 

is a Contractor Safety and Health Program that 

evaluates the potential for hazards prior to beginning 

of both routine and non-routine work by Contractors 

on sites and by ensuring that the risks are minimized or 

eliminated. 

Georgia Pacific representatives 

Mobile Equipment Roundtable 

(1-4:30 p.m.) 

Hundreds of workers are injured and killed each year 

when they are struck by mobile equipment. What 

can your company can do to prevent tragedy around 

mobile equipment? Come to this roundtable and share 

your safety tips and learn from the other attendees. 

Facilitators: 

Lou Flores 



Joe Camacho 

Regional Safety & Environmental Coordinator 

Papé Material Handling, Seattle, Washington 




Rob Vetter 



The Truth of an Industrial Injury 

(repeated at 3 p.m.) 

Hear how an industrial injury/accident impacts every 

aspect of your life and the lives of those who care about 

you. 

Matt Pomerinke 

Papermaker/Safety Representative 


Longview, Washington 

2:30-3 p.m. 

Break 

15

Sessions 

Thursday, continued 

SESSION 8 

3-4:30 p.m. 

Mobile Equipment Roundtable 


OSHA 10 hour for General Industry 

(Continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 



(Continued from 8:30 a.m.) 

Root Cause Analysis (Continued from 1 p.m.) 

The Modern Welder’s Exposure to 

Welding Fumes: Causes and Cures 

The discussion centers on welding fume generation 

and preventative measures to protect employees from 

exposure. Engineering controls, administrative controls 

and personal protective equipment to eliminate or 

reduce employee exposure are discussed. Welded 

materials discussed include low carbon steel, stainless 

steel and manganese steel. Hexavalent chromium 

exposure is included. 

Rob Cameron 

Northern Oregon Sales Manager 

Airgas-Norpac, Inc., Longview, Washington 

Wellness and Ergonomics in the 

Workplace 

Learn necessary postures, body mechanics and 

conditioning for wellness in and out of the workplace. 

Safety personnel can discover ways to implement a 

wellness and on-site stretching program. Find out who 

benefits from worksite stretching programs. Learn what 

it takes to motivate employees in wellness. Learn how 

onsite physical therapy in the workplace benefits both 

the employee and employer. 

Joni Fischer-Jones, PT 

Co-Owner 

Laurelhurst Physical Therapy Clinic, Portland 

The Truth of an Industrial Injury 

(repeat) 

Hear how an industrial injury/accident impacts every 

aspect of your life and the lives of those who care 

about you. 

Matt Pomerinke 

Papermaker/Safety Representative 


Longview, Washington 


8-8:30 a.m. 


Grand Ballroom 

SESSION 9 

8:30-11:30 a.m. 

Networking breakfast 

(hot breakfast buffet provided) 

and prize drawings 

Injured Worker Testimonal 

Russ and Laurel Youngstrom 

Safety 24/7 

Safety 24/7 introduces employees to the concepts of 

Principle-Based Safety; doing the right things for the 

right reasons. Employees succeed when given the right 

skills in a principled organization. The goals of the 

workshop are: 

• Improve hazard and risk recognition skills 

• Reduce tolerance for risk 

• Make a lasting change through teamwork and 

active caring 

Toby Vandenack 

Skills Trainer 

Georgia Pacific, Green Bay, Wisconsin 

9:30-9:45 a.m. 

Break 

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Please print 

Western Pulp & Paper Workers 

Safety & Health Conference 

November 29-December 2, 2011 

• Red Lion Hotel on the River – Jantzen Beach • Portland, Oregon 

Registration Form 

All parts of the registration form must be completed 

before we can process your registration. 

Name:________________________________________________________________________________ 

Company:_____________________________________________________________________________ 

Job title:______________________________________________________________________________ 

Business mailing address:________________________________________________________________ 

City:____________________________________ State:______________ ZIP:_______________________ 

Phone: (____)_______________________ Ext.:__________ Fax:(_____ )_________________________ 

Required for Confirmation: E-mail address:_________________________________________________ 

Do you want to stay on the mailing list for this conference? Yes o No o 

Part 1 – Registration Fees 

Check all that apply 

Federal tax ID# 93-0058188 

o Full conference (Nov. 29-Dec. 2).................. $235 

o One day – Tuesday (Nov. 29).........................$ 80 

o One day – Wednesday (Nov. 30) ....................$ 80 

o One day – Thursday (Dec. 1).........................$ 80 

o One day – Friday (Dec. 2)............................$ 30 

o Awards dinner @ $20 per person 

• How many _________________ $____________ 

_TOTAL ENCLOSED 

$________ 

Payment (check, credit card, or purchase order) 

must accompany registration form. 

Mailing address: 

Pulp & Paper Conference 

PO Box 5640 • Salem, OR 97304-0640 

Fax form with purchase order or 

credit card number to 503-947-7019 

Questions? 

Call the Conference Section 

toll-free in Oregon at 888-292-5247, option 1 

or in Salem 503-947-7441 

For Pre-registration, return by November 8, 2011. 

Some sessions may close; if you intend to register on-site, 

call for session availability, 503-947-7441. 

Charge my: ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ American Express ❏ Discover 

Name on card: (print)_________________________________________________ 

Phone number: (_______)_____________________________________________ 

Exp. date:__________________ Security code _____________________________ 

Signature:________________________________________________________ 

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Date Rec. ______________________ 

Amt. Rec. ______________________ 

Check # _______________________ 

PO # _________________________ 

Last 4 ________________________ 

3 digits on back of Mastercard or VISA 

4 digits on front of American Express 

(Continued on other side) 

Credit card#: 

For your protection, your credit card 

number will be shredded after processing. 

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Part 2 

Part 3 

Attendee Profile (Check only one) 

Registrant’s Name 

For each time period, circle the 1 next to the session you would most like to attend. 

Also circle the 2 next to the session that is your second choice for that time period. 


8-11:30 a.m. SESSION 1 

Yes, I plan to attend the Welcome and 

Keynote: Safety ROI: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility 

1:30-4:30 p.m. SESSION 2 

1 2 Managing Change and Transition 

1 2 Staying Young in an Aging Workforce 

1 2 Confined Space Safety 

1 2 Introduction to Condensation Induced Water Hammer Safety 

1 2 ERT Roundtable 

1 2 Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag 


8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 3 

1 2 Communication — Can’t We Just Talk? 

1 2 Fall Protection — More Than Just a Harness and Lanyard 

1 2 How to Conduct Risk Assessments (HIRA) 

1 2 Respirator Primer: Tools for Successful Program Management 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 OSHA 10-hour for General Industry 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday) 

1 2 Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable 

1 2 Labor and Management Communication Roundtable 

1-2:30 p.m. SESSION 4 

n 

n 

Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 


(continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

1 2 Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries 

1 2 Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 Leading Indicators Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.) 


n 

n 

n 

n 

Nutrition and Wellness (continued from 1 p.m.) 

Rigging (continued from 1 p.m.) 

Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.) 


(continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday) 

n Leading Indicators Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.) 

1 2 Loading Dock Safety 

Employee Management Owner Consultant Other Are you a safety committee member? YES NO 

How many years have you attended the conference? First year 2-3 years 4-6 years more than 6 years 

How many employees are at your worksite: 1-20 employees 21-50 employees 51 or more employees 

Special accommodations 

(See Schedule at a glance, pages 6 and 7 

for registration times, breaks, and lunches.) 


8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 6 

Check if you require special (ADA or dietary) services. Attach a written description of your needs. 

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n 


(continued from Wednesday;Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 Accident Investigation 

1 2 Mobile Equipment Safety and Technology 

1 2 Chipping Away at Stress 

1 2 Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness 

(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 Employee Involvement Roundtable 

1 2 Safety Challenges in a Dual-trade/Multi-craft 

Environment Roundtable 


n OSHA 10-hour for General Industry 

n 

(continued from Wednesday;concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness 

(continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 Root Cause Analysis 

1 2 Compressed Gas Safety 

1 2 Contractor Safety Management 

1 2 Mobile Equipment Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.) 

1 2 The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeated at 3 p.m.) 


Root Cause Analysis (continued from 1 p.m.) 

n Mobile Equipment Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.) 


n 

n 

(continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.) 

Proven Strategies for Improving Safety Committee Effectiveness 

(continued from 8:30 a.m.) 

1 2 The Modern Welder’s Exposure to Welding Fumes: 

Causes and Cures 

1 2 Wellness and Ergonomics in the Workplace 

1 2 The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeat) 


8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 9 

Yes, I plan to attend the networking breakfast and Friday 

session: Injured Worker Testimonial, and Safety 24/7.

Conference Planning Committee 

Joe Ciullo, Gerogia Pacific, Halsey 

Jason Cowles, International Paper, AWPPW Local 677, Springfield 

Steve Darval, Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Longview 

Lou Flores, DOSH, Olympia 

Clark Hislop, Longview 

Jim Lafayette, Tetra Pak, Brush Prairie 

Eddie Larson, Georgia Pacific, AWPPW Local 13, Toledo 

Joe Martinbianco, Georgia Pacific, AWPPW Local 15, Camas 

Debbie Mattinen, Georgia Pacific Wauna, Clatskanie 

Curtis Ollila, Georgia Pacific Wauna, USW Local 1097, Clatskanie 

Donna Parsons, Cosmo Specialty Fibers, Cosmopolis 

Matt Pomerinke, Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, AWPPW Local 153, Longview 

Becky Riley, Weyerhaeuser, AWPPW Local 633, Longview 

Matt Russell, Georgia Pacific, USW Local 1234, Halsey 

Creighton Shaul, Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Yakima 

Tim Wagner, International Paper, AWPPW Local 677, Springfield 

Michelle Webb, SAIF Corporation, Portland 

Debbie Whitt, Georgia Pacific, Camas 

Annietta Wixson, Kimberly Clark, Everett 

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Conference history 

The Pulp & Paper Workers Safety & Health Conference is celebrating its 21st year! 

The conference started in 1990 as a single training day with an attendance of 50 people. It was 

developed by the AWPPW Oregon Area Council Safety Steering Committee and Oregon OSHA. 

As more people became involved with the conference, more mill managers realized the value 

in supporting it and they made this conference the one to which they send employees for 

outside training. There is now a planning committee with labor, management, and government 

representatives from Oregon and Washington. This three-and-a-half-day event is the 

largest safety and health conference in the West dedicated to providing quality educational 

opportunities for the pulp, paper, and converting industries. Past attendance has exceeded 

450 people and, each year, the conference program gets better. The conference offers more 

than 35 workshops and sessions and 40 exhibit booths showing the latest safety-and-health 

products and services. There is an awards ceremony and dinner that acknowledges safety and 

health excellence in the industry. 

A joint effort of the Oregon/Idaho/Utah Pulp & Paper Workers Council of AWPPW, the Department of Consumer and Business Services 

Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division (Oregon OSHA), the Washington/Alaska Council of AWPPW, the 

Washington Department of Labor & Industries (DOSH), USW, and the pulp and paper manufacturing industry. 

PO Box 5640 

Salem, OR 97304-0640 

Partners 

in Safety 

Steering 

Toward the 

Future 

Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11

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