Western Pulp & Paper Workers Safety & Health Conference
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21 st Annual<br />
<strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong><br />
<strong>Workers</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Conference</strong><br />
November 29-December 2, 2011<br />
Red Lion Hotel on the River – Jantzen Beach • Portland, Oregon<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
Partners in <strong>Safety</strong> – Steering Toward the Future
Special Thanks — Sponsors<br />
The <strong>Conference</strong> Planning Committee members<br />
thank the following organizations for their generous donations<br />
to this year’s conference:<br />
AWPPW Local 13<br />
AWPPW Local 153<br />
AWPPW Local 677<br />
USW Int’l Union Local 1097<br />
USW Int’l Union Local 1146<br />
USW Int’l Union Local 1171<br />
USW Int’l Union Local 1234<br />
Georgia-Pacific<br />
Georgia-Pacific<br />
Georgia-Pacific<br />
International <strong>Paper</strong><br />
Kimberly-Clark<br />
Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging<br />
SAIF Corporation<br />
Toledo, OR<br />
Longview, WA<br />
Springfield, OR<br />
Clatskanie, OR<br />
Halsey, OR<br />
Halsey, OR<br />
Halsey, OR<br />
Clatskanie, OR<br />
Halsey, OR<br />
Toledo, OR<br />
Springfield, OR<br />
Everett, WA<br />
Longview, WA<br />
Salem, OR<br />
(list as of 10/11/11)
Table of Contents<br />
Special thanks to conference sponsors................................ inside front cover<br />
AWPPW, Oregon OSHA, & DOSH.............................................................. 4<br />
<strong>Conference</strong> Information & Services<br />
Registration................................................................................... 5<br />
Refunds........................................................................................ 5<br />
Lodging......................................................................................... 5<br />
Accreditation................................................................................. 5<br />
Accommodations for disabilities.......................................................... 5<br />
Map to the Red Lion Hotel on the River — Jantzen Beach.......................... 5<br />
Schedule at a glance........................................................................... 6<br />
Sessions<br />
Tuesday........................................................................................ 8<br />
Wednesday...................................................................................10<br />
Thursday......................................................................................14<br />
Friday.........................................................................................16<br />
Registration form............................................................................. 17<br />
<strong>Conference</strong> planning committee.........................................inside back cover<br />
Co-sponsorship of this conference by the Association of <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong> and Oregon OSHA does<br />
not necessarily constitute endorsement or approval of the content of programs. Employers and employees should<br />
review applicable rules and regulations to ensure that the information they have received is appropriate to specific<br />
worksites and work situations. Oregon <strong>Safety</strong> Council of AWPPW is financially responsible for this event.
AWPPW, Oregon OSHA, & DOSH<br />
AWPPW<br />
The Association of <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Pulp</strong> and <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong> (AWPPW) is a labor organization<br />
affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union of American<br />
(UBC). The AWPPW represents members employed in pulp, paper, paper converting,<br />
packaging, and medium-density board industries in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho,<br />
Utah, and California. The AWPPW headquarters is located in Portland, Oregon, and the<br />
UBC headquarters is in Washington, D.C. <strong>Safety</strong> and health in the workplace is the first<br />
and foremost priority. Our goal is to make certain that when a member goes to work each<br />
day, that person returns safely home. The Oregon Area Council <strong>Safety</strong> Steering Committee<br />
of AWPPW promotes and endorses programs dedicated to providing safe workplaces and<br />
educating safety-committee people in on-the-job safety and health for all workers.<br />
Oregon OSHA<br />
Oregon OSHA administers the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA). The OSEA<br />
authorizes enforcement of federal and state occupational safety and health regulations<br />
and provides consultation, educational opportunities, technical assistance, and creative<br />
programs to assist employers and workers in Oregon. Oregon OSHA is committed to<br />
reducing occupational fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, thereby reducing human suffering<br />
and workers’ compensation costs. For training opportunities or for information about<br />
conferences, please call 503-378-3272, or toll-free 888-292-5247, option 1. For technical<br />
assistance or consultative services, call toll-free 800-922-2689.<br />
DOSH<br />
The Washington State Legislature passed the Washington Industrial <strong>Safety</strong> and <strong>Health</strong><br />
Act in 1973, establishing the Division of Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> and <strong>Health</strong> program. DOSH<br />
enforces the state’s occupational safety and health laws to ensure safe and healthful<br />
working conditions for all workers in Washington state. DOSH is dedicated to working<br />
in partnership with employers and employees to save workers’ lives, and to prevent<br />
workplace injuries and illnesses. To report workplace hazards or request technical assistance<br />
or consultative services, call 1-800-4BE-SAFE.<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
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<strong>Conference</strong> Information<br />
& Services<br />
Registration<br />
Early registration is encouraged, as class space is limited.<br />
Registrations are accepted by mail, fax, and online. If<br />
you are faxing registrations, be sure to fax both sides of<br />
the form. If space is available, you may register at the<br />
conference. Fees are as follows:<br />
Full conference – Nov. 29-Dec. 2 . . . . . . . $235<br />
One day – Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday . .$ 80<br />
One day – Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30<br />
Lunch is included in your registration fee on<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Hot buffet breakfast<br />
is included on Friday. Tickets to the Awards Presentation<br />
Dinner on Wednesday, November 30, are $20 each.<br />
Complete the enclosed registration form and<br />
send it with your payment, or fax it with a purchase<br />
order or credit card information to 503-947-7019.<br />
Make check payable to:<br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><br />
PO Box 5640<br />
Salem, OR 97304-0640<br />
A separate registration form must be completed for<br />
each person registering. If more than one person from<br />
your company will attend, photocopy the registration<br />
form for each person registering and issue a single<br />
check or purchase order for the total amount, or<br />
provide a single credit card number.<br />
All parts of the registration form<br />
must be completed. If not, forms<br />
will be returned for you to complete<br />
before we process your registration.<br />
You can also register online at:<br />
www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
Refunds<br />
No refunds are granted after November 18, 2011.<br />
Substitutions are permissible.<br />
Lodging<br />
Attendees are responsible for making and paying for<br />
their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms has<br />
been reserved at the Red Lion Hotel on the River —<br />
Jantzen Beach. The conference<br />
rate is $113 plus tax. For<br />
room reservations, call<br />
503-283-4466. When<br />
making reservations,<br />
the room block is under<br />
the name “<strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong>.”<br />
Reservations received after<br />
November 6, 2011, are<br />
accepted only on a spaceavailable<br />
basis, at standard<br />
room rates. Check-in time<br />
is 3 p.m. and check-out is<br />
noon.<br />
Deadline for<br />
reduced room rate is<br />
November 6!<br />
909 N Hayden Island Drive<br />
Portland, OR 97217<br />
503-283-4466<br />
Accreditation<br />
If you need continuing education credits (CEUs) to keep<br />
certifications or licenses current, complete the form<br />
provided in your on-site attendee packet. This form<br />
is proof of attendance at sessions you wish to submit<br />
for accreditation. Submit your form, with required<br />
signatures and program descriptions of applicable<br />
sessions, directly to your accrediting organization, and<br />
keep a copy for your records.<br />
Accommodation for disabilities<br />
The Red Lion Hotel on the River — Jantzen Beach<br />
is wheelchair accessible. If you need special<br />
accommodations to attend conference sessions, be<br />
sure to complete the Special Accommodations Section<br />
of the registration form. Information concerning<br />
additional services for the disabled will be available at<br />
the registration desk.<br />
If you have questions or need help registering, call the Oregon OSHA <strong>Conference</strong> Section<br />
at 503-947-7441 or toll-free in Oregon 888-292-5247, option 1.<br />
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Schedule at a glance<br />
6<br />
Tuesday, November 29<br />
7 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom, Salon 2<br />
SESSION 1<br />
8-8:30 a.m. Welcome<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. Keynote: <strong>Safety</strong> ROI: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility<br />
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch (provided until 12:30 p.m.), Prize drawing at noon<br />
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Exhibits open<br />
SESSION 2<br />
1:30-4:30 p.m. u Managing Change and Transition<br />
u Staying Young in an Aging Workforce<br />
u Confined Space <strong>Safety</strong><br />
u Introduction to Condensation Induced Water Hammer <strong>Safety</strong><br />
u ERT Roundtable<br />
u Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag<br />
2:45-3:15 p.m. Break and visit exhibits<br />
Wednesday, November 30<br />
8 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom, Salon 2<br />
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Exhibits open<br />
SESSION 3<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. u Communication — Can’t We Just Talk?<br />
u Fall Protection — More Than Just a Harness and Lanyard<br />
u How to Conduct Risk Assessments (HIRA)<br />
u Respirator Primer: Tools for Successful Program Management (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
u Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable<br />
u Labor and Management Communication Roundtable<br />
9:30-10:15 a.m. Break and visit exhibits<br />
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Prize drawing at noon<br />
SESSION 4<br />
1-2:30 p.m. u Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
u Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries<br />
u Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Leading Indicators Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
2:30-3 p.m. Break (lower level)<br />
SESSION 5<br />
3-4:30 p.m. u Nutrition and Wellness (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
u Rigging (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
u Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
u OSHA 10-hour for General Industry (continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
u Leading Indicators Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
u Loading Dock <strong>Safety</strong>
Schedule at a glance<br />
Wednesday, continued —<br />
6 p.m. AWARDS DINNER, Grand Ballroom<br />
Thursday, December 1<br />
8 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom<br />
SESSION 6<br />
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.)<br />
u Accident Investigation<br />
u Mobile Equipment <strong>Safety</strong> and Technology<br />
u Chipping Away at Stress<br />
u Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Employee Involvement Roundtable<br />
u <strong>Safety</strong> Challenges in a Dual-trade/Multi-craft Environment Roundable<br />
10-10:15 a.m. Break<br />
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Prize drawing at noon<br />
SESSION 7<br />
1-2:30 p.m. u OSHA 10 hour for General Industry (continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Root Cause Analysis (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Compressed Gas <strong>Safety</strong><br />
u Contractor <strong>Safety</strong> Management<br />
u Mobile Equipment Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
u The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeated at 3 p.m.)<br />
2:30-3 p.m. Break<br />
SESSION 8<br />
3-4:30 p.m. u Root Cause Analysis (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
u Mobile Equipment Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
u OSHA 10 hour for General Industry (continued from Wednesday; ; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
u Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness (continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
u The Modern Welder’s Exposure to Welding Fumes: Causes and Cures<br />
u Wellness and Ergonomics in the Workplace<br />
u The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeat)<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
8-8:30 a.m. Registration opens, Grand Ballroom<br />
SESSION 9<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. u Networking breakfast and prize drawings (hot breakfast buffet provided)<br />
9:30-9:45 a.m. Break<br />
u Injured Worker Testimonal<br />
u <strong>Safety</strong> 24/7<br />
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Sessions<br />
Tuesday, November 29<br />
7 a.m.<br />
Registration opens<br />
Grand Ballroom, Salon 2<br />
SESSION 1<br />
8-8:30 a.m.<br />
Welcome<br />
Eddie Larson<br />
<strong>Conference</strong> Planning Committee Chair<br />
Michael Silverstein<br />
Assistant Director, DOSH, Olympia, Washington<br />
Michael Wood<br />
Adminstrator, Oregon OSHA, Salem<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
Keynote: <strong>Safety</strong> ROI: It’s Everyone’s<br />
Responsibility<br />
Who isn’t motivated by money? During this<br />
presentation all levels of the organization are<br />
enlightened on the financial impact of safety both<br />
professionally and personally. Attendees learn how<br />
a $2000 accident can impact the bottom line by<br />
$100,000.<br />
This highly energized presentation motivates everyone<br />
to become passionate about safety. <strong>Safety</strong> ROI is an<br />
emotional roller-coaster, from “ah-ha” moments to<br />
heart-warming moments to sustained laughter.<br />
Dr. Isabel Perry<br />
Professional Speaker, Consultant, Educator, Writer<br />
The <strong>Safety</strong>Doctor.com, Inc., Orlando, Florida<br />
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.<br />
Lunch (provided until 12:30 p.m.)<br />
Visit exhibits (open at 11:30 a.m.)<br />
Prize drawing at noon<br />
SESSION 2<br />
1:30-4:30 p.m.<br />
Managing Change and Transition<br />
People struggle with change because frequently there<br />
is little or no attention given to the emotional and<br />
psychological impacts associated with change events.<br />
This session provides strategies to manage the physical<br />
components of change and at the same time support<br />
individuals, groups and entire organizations as they<br />
move through the transition process.<br />
Content:<br />
• Master the ability to navigate change<br />
• Learn the three phases of transition<br />
• Develop a specific change-and-transition<br />
management plan tailored to your needs<br />
• Identify action steps to implement this management<br />
plan<br />
Dan Miller<br />
President<br />
Dan Miller & Associates, Vancouver, Washington<br />
Staying Young in an Aging Workforce<br />
The process of aging is accelerated by many factors<br />
including but not limited to genetics disease, stress,<br />
poor nutrition, excess alcohol, tobacco, sunlight,<br />
non-optimal sleep and exercise habits, and a lack of<br />
social support. The science of longevity is presented<br />
from an empirical perspective examining the lifestyles<br />
of the five longest living people groups in the world<br />
and what they do to enjoy such abundance. How<br />
aging affects work capacity and the occurrence of work<br />
related injuries is addressed.<br />
Bruce Madsen, AT, CSCS<br />
President<br />
High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc.<br />
Lewiston, Idaho<br />
Leigh Madsen<br />
Senior Consultant, Southern States Director<br />
High Tech Sports Therapy Associates, Inc., Ashland<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
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Sessions<br />
Confined Space <strong>Safety</strong><br />
When companies administer a confined space<br />
program, they often encounter questions that are not<br />
addressed well in the regulations. These include safety<br />
requirements for partial entry, welding in confined<br />
spaces, documentation needed for reclassifying spaces,<br />
rescue requirements, and ways of assessing contractor<br />
qualifications and compliance. In this program we<br />
review letters of interpretation and compliance<br />
directives that address these and other issues.<br />
Jim Johnson<br />
CEO<br />
D2000 <strong>Safety</strong>, Eugene<br />
Introduction to Condensation Induced<br />
Water Hammer <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Condensation-induced water hammer (steam hammer)<br />
is a major source of industrial accidents and equipment<br />
downtime. Water hammer occurs when steam and an<br />
excessive amount of condensate are trapped in a steam<br />
system or component, which can result in destructive<br />
pressure pulses. These pressure pulses can exceed 20<br />
times the maximum system design pressure and may<br />
cause equipment damage, personal injury, and even<br />
death.<br />
Although most operators, engineers, maintenance,<br />
and management personnel have experienced water<br />
hammers at their own mill, do they really understand<br />
what a water hammer can do? More importantly, do<br />
they know how to avoid one?<br />
Included in this workshop are:<br />
• Lessons learned using actual case studies<br />
• A demonstration using live-steam models<br />
• Hands-on practical application exercises using a<br />
scale model piping system<br />
Mark Gintner<br />
President/General Manager<br />
COMTEC International, Inc., Kennewick, Washington<br />
ERT Roundtable<br />
Participants in this interactive session share experiences<br />
and help generate ideas on sustainable improvements<br />
of Emergency Response Teams. Be ready to discuss the<br />
experiences that your facility has had with ERT’s and<br />
how they can be improved. Topics such as volunteer<br />
teams, confined space rescue capabilities, HAZMAT<br />
response, medical emergencies, fire response, and<br />
training are part of the round table discussion.<br />
Facilitators: Tim Wagner and Rich Sevier<br />
International <strong>Paper</strong>, Springfield<br />
Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag<br />
The following questions are discussed and answered:<br />
• What are the specifications your scaffolding has<br />
been erected to?<br />
• Is it engineered to safely perform your job task?<br />
• Know the Do’s and Don’ts when working from<br />
scaffolding<br />
Dennis Curry<br />
Construction Manager<br />
Safway Services, Troutdale<br />
Willie Farnsworth<br />
Construction Manager<br />
Safway Services, Kelso, Washington<br />
Jason Richard<br />
Sales Representative<br />
Safway Services, Kelso, Washington<br />
Tim Warren<br />
Superintendent<br />
Safway Services, Kelso, Washington<br />
2:45-3:15 p.m.<br />
Break and visit exhibits<br />
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Sessions<br />
Wednesday, November 30<br />
8 a.m.<br />
Registration opens<br />
Grand Ballroom, Salon 2<br />
8 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Exhibits open<br />
SESSION 3<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
Communication — Can’t We Just Talk?<br />
One of the most difficult things to do is provide<br />
feedback to another person or intervene in difficult<br />
situations, whether it is at work or in our personal life.<br />
Some people seem to be naturals but most people<br />
struggle. In this session we discuss fundamental<br />
communication techniques, understand how personality<br />
styles can impact your communication, look into the<br />
window of trust and respect, identify red zones, and<br />
learn how to build a personal bank account.<br />
Scott Brown, ARM<br />
Senior <strong>Safety</strong> Management Consultant<br />
SAIF Corporation, Bend<br />
Dave Challburg, ARM<br />
Senior <strong>Safety</strong> Management Consultant<br />
SAIF Corporation, Bend<br />
Fall Protection — More Than Just a<br />
Harness and Lanyard<br />
This session addresses fall hazardous tasks from<br />
a program perspective. Plan development and<br />
implementation is a key aspect to a solid Fall Hazard<br />
Control Program and is discussed at length. Plan<br />
components include: Inventory of fall hazardous tasks,<br />
prioritization, the selection of fall protection systems,<br />
qualified and competent person responsibilities, worker<br />
responsibilities, OSHA regulations, ANSI standards,<br />
equipment inspection and training.<br />
Bob Wujek<br />
Northwest Regional Sales Manager<br />
MSA, Canby<br />
How to Conduct Risk Assessments<br />
(HIRA)<br />
Hazard Identification Risk Assessment or HIRA is a<br />
process to identify hazards and rate them based on<br />
the potential severity, frequency, and probability. The<br />
process helps to alert employees to the higher risk tasks<br />
and conditions that require attention. Once a hazard<br />
ranking has been established steps should be put<br />
into place to mitigate the hazardous exposure for the<br />
employees working near or around the hazard.<br />
Bill Spring<br />
Georgia Pacific, Camas, Washington<br />
Respirator Primer: Tools for<br />
Successful Program Management<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
When respirators are required to control inhalation<br />
exposures, a respirator program must be implemented.<br />
This course uses a variety of techniques, including<br />
hands-on exercises and participant sharing, to give<br />
attendees an understanding of OSHA required<br />
respiratory program elements and the challenges of<br />
maintaining an effective program. Topics covered<br />
include hazard assessments for selection of appropriate<br />
respirators, voluntary use of respirators, medical<br />
evaluation, fit-testing, training, program evaluation and<br />
recordkeeping.<br />
Illa Gilbert-Jones, CIH, CSP<br />
Senior <strong>Safety</strong> Management Consultant<br />
SAIF Corporation, Portland<br />
Siobhan Murphy, CIH, CSP<br />
Industrial Hygienist<br />
SAIF Corporation, Portland<br />
Dede Montgomery, MS, CIH<br />
Occupational <strong>Health</strong> and <strong>Safety</strong> Specialist<br />
CROET at OHSU, Portland<br />
Annie Moorman, CIH, CSP, ARM<br />
Senior <strong>Safety</strong> Management Consultant<br />
SAIF Corporation, Portland<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
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Sessions<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
The OSHA 10-hour for General Industry covers<br />
OSHA standards, teaches safety awareness and helps<br />
employees and employers reduce the risk of job site<br />
hazards. You receive your OSHA 10-Hour Completion<br />
Card upon completion of the course.<br />
Joe Ciullo<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Manager<br />
Georgia Pacific, Haley<br />
Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable<br />
Please come prepared to relax, kick off your shoes<br />
and have a bottle of water while sharing your ideas<br />
and experiences on how you were able to build a<br />
wellness program at your facility. If you are looking to<br />
build a program or simply need some new ideas this<br />
is the roundtable for you! Several topics we dive into<br />
are hydration, nutrition, weight loss, stretch and flex,<br />
walking programs, and health fairs. Join us for three<br />
fun hours of practical strategies for building health and<br />
wellness in the workplace.<br />
Facilitator: Debbie Whitt<br />
Environmental <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Georgia Pacific Camas, Camas, Washington<br />
Technical Resources:<br />
Sam Rader, BA, Human Development<br />
Owner<br />
Proactive Injury Prevention, Vancouver, Washington<br />
Sherri Silva<br />
Occupational <strong>Health</strong> Nurse<br />
Georgia Pacific Camas, Camas, Washington<br />
Labor and Management Communication<br />
Roundtable<br />
In this roundtable of labor and management there<br />
are discussions of positive ways to get through tough<br />
economic times and uncertain conditions. Discuss<br />
ways that labor and management can work together<br />
to improve the overall safety for all employees at their<br />
facilities. This class is interactive and gives individuals<br />
the chance to share what has worked for them and help<br />
answer questions that people struggle with in today’s<br />
workforce.<br />
Facilitator:<br />
Cheryl Binda, MEd<br />
President<br />
Binda Consultants, Boise, Idaho<br />
Technical Resources:<br />
Don Frost<br />
Toledo<br />
Gary McDonough<br />
Payette, Idaho<br />
Matt Russell<br />
Georgia Pacific, Halsey<br />
9:30-10:15 a.m.<br />
Break and visit exhibits<br />
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Lunch (provided)<br />
Prize drawing at noon<br />
Exhibits close after lunch<br />
Partners in <strong>Safety</strong> —<br />
Steering Toward the Future<br />
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Sessions<br />
Wednesday, continued<br />
SESSION 4<br />
1-2:30 p.m.<br />
Respirator Primer: Tools for<br />
Successful Program Management<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries<br />
Did you know that hand injuries account for more than<br />
25% of all recordable incidents in the workplace? The<br />
good news is we can dramatically reduce hand injuries<br />
through involvement, innovation, and communication.<br />
In this interactive session, you experience Boise Inc.’s<br />
corporate-wide initiative to eliminate hand injuries. It<br />
is a comprehensive approach to safety, which engages<br />
leadership, employees, and vendors to discover the<br />
critical actions required to keep our hands injury free.<br />
Matt Saxe<br />
Corporate <strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong> Manager<br />
Boise, Inc., Boise, Idaho<br />
Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
This session is an interactive discussion on nutritional<br />
choices, dieting, and the importance of staying<br />
hydrated at work. It targets the overall wellness of<br />
employees, mentally and physically. Attendees learn<br />
strategies to help overcome obesity, stress, and chronic<br />
fatigue. This program is designed to help diagnose<br />
potential health concerns before they become serious<br />
injuries.<br />
Sam Rader, BA, Human Development<br />
Owner<br />
Proactive Injury Prevention, Vancouver, Washington<br />
In this rigging workshop we cover the basic removal<br />
criteria for rigging hardware and slings. We look at<br />
some of the applications and limiting factors when<br />
using different types of rigging. This is an interactive<br />
class and has hands-on exercises. We also discuss the<br />
roles and responsibilities of riggers and their interaction<br />
with the crane.<br />
Mark Wagar<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong> Consultant<br />
L & I - DOSH, Spokane, Spokane<br />
Leading Indicators Roundtable<br />
(1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
This roundtable is an opportunity to share knowledge<br />
and learn the value of incident reporting. Some items<br />
to focus on are the successes of the leading indicator<br />
reporting process; barriers and possible solutions to the<br />
leading indicator reporting process; best practices to<br />
increase and/or sustain leading indicator reporting and<br />
overall successes and best practices with the process.<br />
Facilitators:<br />
Lou Flores<br />
DOSH, Olympia, Washington<br />
Debbie Mattinen<br />
Georgia Pacific Wauna, Clatskanie<br />
2:30-3 p.m.<br />
Break (lower level)<br />
Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
Partners in <strong>Safety</strong> —<br />
Steering Toward the Future<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11<br />
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Sessions<br />
SESSION 5<br />
3-4:30 p.m.<br />
Nutrition and Wellness<br />
(Continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
Rigging<br />
(Continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
Respirator Primer<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
Leading Indicators Roundtable<br />
(Continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
Loading Dock <strong>Safety</strong><br />
The loading dock area is very likely to be the most<br />
hazardous part of your operation when you consider the<br />
combinations of hazards and the volume of activities<br />
that occur in this area. The lift truck operator, ramps<br />
and inclines, overhead obstructions, dissimilar surfaces<br />
often wet and slippery, poor lighting in trailers, other<br />
vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic, restricted views,<br />
sheer drops, trailer creep, congested staging areas,<br />
and accumulations of empty containers, pallets, and<br />
debris are hazards which can all be present at the same<br />
time within a very confined area. Learn how to make<br />
your dock operations safer. Also covered are advanced<br />
stability and capacity dynamics.<br />
Craig Hamelund<br />
Education Specialist<br />
Oregon OSHA, Portland<br />
Rob Vetter<br />
Director of Training<br />
Ives Training Group, Blaine, Washington<br />
Awards<br />
Presentation<br />
and Dinner<br />
Wednesday, November 30<br />
6 p.m. — Grand Ballroom<br />
Join us as we celebrate 21 years!<br />
Dinner tickets $20 each<br />
Grand Prize Drawing — You must be present to win!<br />
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Sessions<br />
Thursday, December 1<br />
8 a.m.<br />
Registration opens<br />
Grand Ballroom<br />
SESSION 6<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(Continued from Wednesday; Thursday 8:30-4:30 p.m.)<br />
Accident Investigation<br />
Learn the basics of performing accident investigations<br />
and review the Oregon OSHA requirements for safety<br />
committees regarding accident investigations.<br />
Linda Pressnell<br />
Public Education Trainer<br />
Oregon OSHA, Portland<br />
Mobile Equipment <strong>Safety</strong> and<br />
Technology<br />
Learn about preventing deaths and injuries to workers<br />
while working around mobile equipment.<br />
Joe Camacho<br />
Regional <strong>Safety</strong> & Environmental Coordinator<br />
Papé Material Handling, Seattle, Washington<br />
Craig Hamelund<br />
Education Specialist<br />
Oregon OSHA, Portland<br />
Rob Vetter<br />
Director of Training<br />
Ives Training Group, Blaine, Washington<br />
Chipping Away at Stress<br />
Today’s world can be a stressful place. One way or<br />
another, stress affects us all. In this workshop you are<br />
introduced to ways of recognizing and dealing with<br />
stress. Whether this is your first stress workshop, or<br />
you’re a stress management veteran, we guarantee an<br />
interesting session. In addition to learning five ways to<br />
relieve stress in 30 seconds or less, you’ll also:<br />
• Understand the role stress plays in everyone’s life<br />
• Discover what stress does to you, and learn ways to<br />
lower its impact<br />
• Develop your own pocket guide for dealing<br />
with stress<br />
Linda Meuleveld, RN, COHN-S, CCM,<br />
CPDM, FAAOHN<br />
OH Consultant and Trainer<br />
SAIF Corporation, Salem<br />
Mark Willon<br />
Regional Operations Supervisor, Loss Control<br />
SAIF Corporation, Northern Region, Salem<br />
Proven Strategies for Improving<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
Organizations that focus on developing and<br />
maintaining safe work practices prevent accidents.<br />
This session presents a variety of approaches to help<br />
participants address the human-performance aspect<br />
of the safety process. Participants learn how to identify<br />
the key elements of an effective safety committee<br />
and improve interactions with others using specific<br />
communication techniques.<br />
Dan Miller<br />
President<br />
Dan Miller & Associates, Vancouver, Washington<br />
Employee Involvement Roundtable<br />
This interactive class helps generate ideas to improve<br />
employee involvement, and improve and reduce injuries<br />
in the worksite. Please be ready to discuss the employee<br />
involvement successes at your facility, and how that<br />
helps reduce incidents and accidents in the workplace.<br />
Facilitators:<br />
Eddie Larson and Rolf Lengwenus<br />
Georgia Pacific, Toledo<br />
Technical Resource:<br />
Darren James<br />
VPP Coordinator<br />
DOSH, Olympia, Washington<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Challenges in a Dual-trade/<br />
Multi-craft Environment Roundable<br />
Discuss the safety challenges in a dual-trade/multi-craft<br />
environment and brainstorm solutions.<br />
Facilitator:<br />
Cheryl Binda, MEd<br />
President<br />
Binda Consultants, Boise, Idaho<br />
Technical Resources:<br />
Tim Wagner and Artie Leech<br />
International <strong>Paper</strong>, Springfield<br />
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Sessions<br />
10-10:15 a.m.<br />
Break<br />
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
Lunch (provided)<br />
Prize drawing at noon<br />
SESSION 7<br />
1-2:30 p.m.<br />
OSHA 10 hour for General Industry<br />
(Continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
Proven Strategies for Improving<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
Root Cause Analysis (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
This session is an introduction to the concept of root<br />
cause analysis and its role in the accident investigation<br />
process. Several root cause analysis tools are reviewed,<br />
and an example root cause analysis is presented.<br />
Linda Pressnell<br />
Public Education Trainer<br />
Oregon OSHA, Portland<br />
Compressed Gas <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Compressed gas safety encompasses the safe handling<br />
of compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene,<br />
propane, argon, etc.) in use and in storage. Discussion<br />
includes the safe and proper use of oxy-fuel gas<br />
equipment including proper torch adjustment and<br />
the use of heating equipment (rosebuds) and oxygen<br />
lances. Also discussed is the use and hazards of<br />
compressed gases in confined spaces.<br />
Rob Cameron<br />
Northern Oregon Sales Manager<br />
Airgas-Norpac, Inc., Longview, Washington<br />
Contractor <strong>Safety</strong> Management<br />
This session reviews the systems that need to be<br />
established to manage risks associated with using<br />
contractors. Facilities that have contractors perform<br />
work need to ensure that an established system is<br />
developed to mitigate risks to personnel and facilities<br />
and reduce the chance of incidents while contractors<br />
are working on site. The method for this risk reduction<br />
is a Contractor <strong>Safety</strong> and <strong>Health</strong> Program that<br />
evaluates the potential for hazards prior to beginning<br />
of both routine and non-routine work by Contractors<br />
on sites and by ensuring that the risks are minimized or<br />
eliminated.<br />
Georgia Pacific representatives<br />
Mobile Equipment Roundtable<br />
(1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
Hundreds of workers are injured and killed each year<br />
when they are struck by mobile equipment. What<br />
can your company can do to prevent tragedy around<br />
mobile equipment? Come to this roundtable and share<br />
your safety tips and learn from the other attendees.<br />
Facilitators:<br />
Lou Flores<br />
DOSH, Olympia, Washington<br />
Technical Resources:<br />
Joe Camacho<br />
Regional <strong>Safety</strong> & Environmental Coordinator<br />
Papé Material Handling, Seattle, Washington<br />
Craig Hamelund<br />
Education Specialist<br />
Oregon OSHA, Portland<br />
Rob Vetter<br />
Director of Training<br />
Ives Training Group, Blaine, Washington<br />
The Truth of an Industrial Injury<br />
(repeated at 3 p.m.)<br />
Hear how an industrial injury/accident impacts every<br />
aspect of your life and the lives of those who care about<br />
you.<br />
Matt Pomerinke<br />
<strong>Paper</strong>maker/<strong>Safety</strong> Representative<br />
Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging<br />
Longview, Washington<br />
2:30-3 p.m.<br />
Break<br />
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Sessions<br />
Thursday, continued<br />
SESSION 8<br />
3-4:30 p.m.<br />
Mobile Equipment Roundtable<br />
(Continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
OSHA 10 hour for General Industry<br />
(Continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
Proven Strategies for Improving<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(Continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
Root Cause Analysis (Continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
The Modern Welder’s Exposure to<br />
Welding Fumes: Causes and Cures<br />
The discussion centers on welding fume generation<br />
and preventative measures to protect employees from<br />
exposure. Engineering controls, administrative controls<br />
and personal protective equipment to eliminate or<br />
reduce employee exposure are discussed. Welded<br />
materials discussed include low carbon steel, stainless<br />
steel and manganese steel. Hexavalent chromium<br />
exposure is included.<br />
Rob Cameron<br />
Northern Oregon Sales Manager<br />
Airgas-Norpac, Inc., Longview, Washington<br />
Wellness and Ergonomics in the<br />
Workplace<br />
Learn necessary postures, body mechanics and<br />
conditioning for wellness in and out of the workplace.<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> personnel can discover ways to implement a<br />
wellness and on-site stretching program. Find out who<br />
benefits from worksite stretching programs. Learn what<br />
it takes to motivate employees in wellness. Learn how<br />
onsite physical therapy in the workplace benefits both<br />
the employee and employer.<br />
Joni Fischer-Jones, PT<br />
Co-Owner<br />
Laurelhurst Physical Therapy Clinic, Portland<br />
The Truth of an Industrial Injury<br />
(repeat)<br />
Hear how an industrial injury/accident impacts every<br />
aspect of your life and the lives of those who care<br />
about you.<br />
Matt Pomerinke<br />
<strong>Paper</strong>maker/<strong>Safety</strong> Representative<br />
Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging<br />
Longview, Washington<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
8-8:30 a.m.<br />
Registration opens<br />
Grand Ballroom<br />
SESSION 9<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
Networking breakfast<br />
(hot breakfast buffet provided)<br />
and prize drawings<br />
Injured Worker Testimonal<br />
Russ and Laurel Youngstrom<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> 24/7<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> 24/7 introduces employees to the concepts of<br />
Principle-Based <strong>Safety</strong>; doing the right things for the<br />
right reasons. Employees succeed when given the right<br />
skills in a principled organization. The goals of the<br />
workshop are:<br />
• Improve hazard and risk recognition skills<br />
• Reduce tolerance for risk<br />
• Make a lasting change through teamwork and<br />
active caring<br />
Toby Vandenack<br />
Skills Trainer<br />
Georgia Pacific, Green Bay, Wisconsin<br />
9:30-9:45 a.m.<br />
Break<br />
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<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><br />
November 29-December 2, 2011<br />
• Red Lion Hotel on the River – Jantzen Beach • Portland, Oregon<br />
Registration Form<br />
All parts of the registration form must be completed<br />
before we can process your registration.<br />
Name:________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Company:_____________________________________________________________________________<br />
Job title:______________________________________________________________________________<br />
Business mailing address:________________________________________________________________<br />
City:____________________________________ State:______________ ZIP:_______________________<br />
Phone: (____)_______________________ Ext.:__________ Fax:(_____ )_________________________<br />
Required for Confirmation: E-mail address:_________________________________________________<br />
Do you want to stay on the mailing list for this conference? Yes o No o<br />
Part 1 – Registration Fees<br />
Check all that apply<br />
Federal tax ID# 93-0058188<br />
o Full conference (Nov. 29-Dec. 2).................. $235<br />
o One day – Tuesday (Nov. 29).........................$ 80<br />
o One day – Wednesday (Nov. 30) ....................$ 80<br />
o One day – Thursday (Dec. 1).........................$ 80<br />
o One day – Friday (Dec. 2)............................$ 30<br />
o Awards dinner @ $20 per person<br />
• How many _________________ $____________<br />
_TOTAL ENCLOSED<br />
$________<br />
Payment (check, credit card, or purchase order)<br />
must accompany registration form.<br />
Mailing address:<br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><br />
PO Box 5640 • Salem, OR 97304-0640<br />
Fax form with purchase order or<br />
credit card number to 503-947-7019<br />
Questions?<br />
Call the <strong>Conference</strong> Section<br />
toll-free in Oregon at 888-292-5247, option 1<br />
or in Salem 503-947-7441<br />
For Pre-registration, return by November 8, 2011.<br />
Some sessions may close; if you intend to register on-site,<br />
call for session availability, 503-947-7441.<br />
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Part 2<br />
Part 3<br />
Attendee Profile (Check only one)<br />
Registrant’s Name<br />
For each time period, circle the 1 next to the session you would most like to attend.<br />
Also circle the 2 next to the session that is your second choice for that time period.<br />
Tuesday, November 29<br />
8-11:30 a.m. SESSION 1<br />
Yes, I plan to attend the Welcome and<br />
Keynote: <strong>Safety</strong> ROI: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility<br />
1:30-4:30 p.m. SESSION 2<br />
1 2 Managing Change and Transition<br />
1 2 Staying Young in an Aging Workforce<br />
1 2 Confined Space <strong>Safety</strong><br />
1 2 Introduction to Condensation Induced Water Hammer <strong>Safety</strong><br />
1 2 ERT Roundtable<br />
1 2 Scaffolding: Beyond the Green Tag<br />
Wednesday, November 30<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 3<br />
1 2 Communication — Can’t We Just Talk?<br />
1 2 Fall Protection — More Than Just a Harness and Lanyard<br />
1 2 How to Conduct Risk Assessments (HIRA)<br />
1 2 Respirator Primer: Tools for Successful Program Management<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
1 2 Wellness/Fitness Camp Roundtable<br />
1 2 Labor and Management Communication Roundtable<br />
1-2:30 p.m. SESSION 4<br />
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Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
1 2 Solutions to Reduce Hand Injuries<br />
1 2 Nutrition and Wellness (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Rigging (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Leading Indicators Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
3-4:30 p.m. SESSION 5<br />
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Nutrition and Wellness (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
Rigging (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
Respirator Primer (continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(continued from 8:30 a.m.; continued on Thursday)<br />
n Leading Indicators Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Loading Dock <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Employee Management Owner Consultant Other Are you a safety committee member? YES NO<br />
How many years have you attended the conference? First year 2-3 years 4-6 years more than 6 years<br />
How many employees are at your worksite: 1-20 employees 21-50 employees 51 or more employees<br />
Special accommodations<br />
(See Schedule at a glance, pages 6 and 7<br />
for registration times, breaks, and lunches.)<br />
Thursday, December 1<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 6<br />
Check if you require special (ADA or dietary) services. Attach a written description of your needs.<br />
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OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
(continued from Wednesday;Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Accident Investigation<br />
1 2 Mobile Equipment <strong>Safety</strong> and Technology<br />
1 2 Chipping Away at Stress<br />
1 2 Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Employee Involvement Roundtable<br />
1 2 <strong>Safety</strong> Challenges in a Dual-trade/Multi-craft<br />
Environment Roundtable<br />
1-2:30 p.m. SESSION 7<br />
n OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
n<br />
(continued from Wednesday;concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(continued from 8:30 a.m.; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 Root Cause Analysis<br />
1 2 Compressed Gas <strong>Safety</strong><br />
1 2 Contractor <strong>Safety</strong> Management<br />
1 2 Mobile Equipment Roundtable (1-4:30 p.m.)<br />
1 2 The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeated at 3 p.m.)<br />
3-4:30 p.m. SESSION 8<br />
Root Cause Analysis (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
n Mobile Equipment Roundtable (continued from 1 p.m.)<br />
OSHA 10-hour for General Industry<br />
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(continued from Wednesday; concludes at 4:30 p.m.)<br />
Proven Strategies for Improving <strong>Safety</strong> Committee Effectiveness<br />
(continued from 8:30 a.m.)<br />
1 2 The Modern Welder’s Exposure to Welding Fumes:<br />
Causes and Cures<br />
1 2 Wellness and Ergonomics in the Workplace<br />
1 2 The Truth of an Industrial Injury (repeat)<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 9<br />
Yes, I plan to attend the networking breakfast and Friday<br />
session: Injured Worker Testimonial, and <strong>Safety</strong> 24/7.
<strong>Conference</strong> Planning Committee<br />
Joe Ciullo, Gerogia Pacific, Halsey<br />
Jason Cowles, International <strong>Paper</strong>, AWPPW Local 677, Springfield<br />
Steve Darval, Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging, Longview<br />
Lou Flores, DOSH, Olympia<br />
Clark Hislop, Longview<br />
Jim Lafayette, Tetra Pak, Brush Prairie<br />
Eddie Larson, Georgia Pacific, AWPPW Local 13, Toledo<br />
Joe Martinbianco, Georgia Pacific, AWPPW Local 15, Camas<br />
Debbie Mattinen, Georgia Pacific Wauna, Clatskanie<br />
Curtis Ollila, Georgia Pacific Wauna, USW Local 1097, Clatskanie<br />
Donna Parsons, Cosmo Specialty Fibers, Cosmopolis<br />
Matt Pomerinke, Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging, AWPPW Local 153, Longview<br />
Becky Riley, Weyerhaeuser, AWPPW Local 633, Longview<br />
Matt Russell, Georgia Pacific, USW Local 1234, Halsey<br />
Creighton Shaul, Longview Fibre <strong>Paper</strong> & Packaging, Yakima<br />
Tim Wagner, International <strong>Paper</strong>, AWPPW Local 677, Springfield<br />
Michelle Webb, SAIF Corporation, Portland<br />
Debbie Whitt, Georgia Pacific, Camas<br />
Annietta Wixson, Kimberly Clark, Everett<br />
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<strong>Conference</strong> history<br />
The <strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> is celebrating its 21st year!<br />
The conference started in 1990 as a single training day with an attendance of 50 people. It was<br />
developed by the AWPPW Oregon Area Council <strong>Safety</strong> Steering Committee and Oregon OSHA.<br />
As more people became involved with the conference, more mill managers realized the value<br />
in supporting it and they made this conference the one to which they send employees for<br />
outside training. There is now a planning committee with labor, management, and government<br />
representatives from Oregon and Washington. This three-and-a-half-day event is the<br />
largest safety and health conference in the West dedicated to providing quality educational<br />
opportunities for the pulp, paper, and converting industries. Past attendance has exceeded<br />
450 people and, each year, the conference program gets better. The conference offers more<br />
than 35 workshops and sessions and 40 exhibit booths showing the latest safety-and-health<br />
products and services. There is an awards ceremony and dinner that acknowledges safety and<br />
health excellence in the industry.<br />
A joint effort of the Oregon/Idaho/Utah <strong>Pulp</strong> & <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Workers</strong> Council of AWPPW, the Department of Consumer and Business Services<br />
Oregon Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Health</strong> Division (Oregon OSHA), the Washington/Alaska Council of AWPPW, the<br />
Washington Department of Labor & Industries (DOSH), USW, and the pulp and paper manufacturing industry.<br />
PO Box 5640<br />
Salem, OR 97304-0640<br />
Partners<br />
in <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Steering<br />
Toward the<br />
Future<br />
Register online at www.regonline.com/pulp_paper11