29th AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE October 31 - November 2, 2017 Birmingham, AL
(Program, Speakers & Agenda Subject to Change)
TUESDAY. October 31, 2017
Environmental Session
7:00am-3:45 pm
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
7:00 am-8:00 am 8:00 am-8:30 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS Dan Oman, Haley & Aldrich, Inc. AFS EHS Division (10) Chair
INTRODUCTION Division 10 Committee Overview Recognition of Division 10 Members in Attendance CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
8:30am-9:15 am
USEPA's Next Generation Compliance Initiative David Hindin USEPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (invited) How EPA Is using Next Generation techniques to enhance enforcement and compliance Summary of advanced air monitoring technology
9:15am-10:00 am
Management of Change; Planning for compliance instead of reacting to change Greg Kramer, Corporate Environmental Engineer - ME Global, Inc. Rob Campbell-Watt, Vice President of EHS Services - Arcadis Change happens
Identifying the "gatekeepers of change" at each level of the organization
Implementing controls that ensure the right people are involved when planning for change
10:00am-10:15 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:15am -ll:00 am
Environmental Information Management Systems Ward Pate, McWane, Inc. and Jeff Cross, Dakota Software How EIMS Systems help achieve and maintain compliance The Benefits of an EIMS
11:00 a m -ll:4 5 am
Community Relations Foundry Panel
Moderator: Mike Lenahan, Fairmount Santrol
Panelists:
Bryant Esch, Waupaca Foundry
Dan Plant, Metal Technologies
Dave Robinson, AB&I
Initiatives undertaken to proactively work with the community
How to handle unplanned interruptions and challenges presented by the local community
11:45 am-12:45 pm
LUNCH
12:45 pm -l:30 pm
Benchmarking Stormwater Compliance Larry Bowers; Group Environmental Compliance Director - McWane, Inc. Benchmarks: The good, the bad and the ugly What are "Best Industry Standards" Surviving a surprise EPA stormwater Inspection
1:30 pm-2:15 pm
Centralized Environmental Baghouse Monitoring Systems: Benefits, Limitations and Pitfalls Dave Sarvela, ME Global, Inc.
Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA
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2:15 pm-2:30 pm 2:30 pm-3:15 pm
3:15 pm-4:00 pm 4:00 pm -4 :3 0 pm 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Minimum requirements and maximum capabilities Advantages/Disadvantages of different types of systems Need for real-time and historical data from baghouses, associated equipment, and other
environmental control equipment How data can be used to improve operational performance, identify trends and troubleshoot
performance issues
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Beneficial Reuse Foundry Panel
Moderator: Mike Lenahan, Fairmount Santrol
Panelists:
Earl Miller, Hiler Industries
Bill Crabtree, RRC
Bryant Esch, Waupaca Foundry
Elements of a successful beneficial reuse project
What does it take to get started?
Foundry Emission Factors Update Craig Schmeisser, Fairmount Santrol Presentation of AFS database of foundry emission factors Where do we go from here?
Green Foundry Practices Update Holly Hurst, McWane Ductile-Utah What green practices have other metalcasters implemented? How can you showcase your best practices?
Environmental Session for "Metalcasters Only"
Moderator: Bryant Esch, Waupaca Foundry
Panelists:
Tonya Burgess, Sivyer Steel Corporation
Jeet Radia, McWane, Inc.
Kim Myers, Amsted Rail/Griffin Wheel
Dan Plant, Metal Technologies, Inc.
WEDNESDAY. November 1,2017 Combined Environmental /Health & Safety Session
7:00 am - 8:00 am
REGISTRATION / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Regulatory Reform at USEPA Brittany Bolen, Deputy Associate Administrator at the Office of Policy, EPA
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Weathering an EHS Hurricane: A Case Study on the Value of EHS Compliance Jim M. Proctor II, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, McWane, Inc. Benefits of a robust EHS compliance program Consequences of ignoring or shortchanging EHS
9:30 am-10:15 am
Washington Update Stephanie Salmon, AFS Washington, DC Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group The immediate Impact of the New Administration on EPA and OSHA What can metalcasters expect from the New Administration going forward
10:15am-10:30 am
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA
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10:30 a m -ll:3 0 am 11:30 am-12:15 pm
EHS Hot Topics Air Quality - Jeet Radia, McWane, Inc. Water & Waste - Mark Remlinger, Matthews International Health & Safety - Tom Slavin, Cardno ChemRisk
What are the latest regulatory issues keeping metalcasters awake at night? How is AFS helping metalcasters anticipate and prepare for new regulatory impacts?
The Role of Environmental Advocacy Groups
Moderator: Jeet Radia, McWane, Inc.
Panelists:
Keith Johnston, Managing Attorney, The Southern Environmental Law Center
Beth Stewart, Cahaba River Society
Cindy Lowry, Executive Director, Alabama Rivers Alliance
Different approaches used with pro's and con's
Explore ways in which we can work together
12:15 pm -1 2 :3 0 pm 12:30 pm -l:30 pm 1:30 pm-2:15pm 2:15 pm-3:00 pm
3:00 pm-3:30 pm 3:30 pm -4:15 pm 4:15 pm-5:00 pm 5:30 pm-
DIVISION 10 AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
A FS DIVISIO N INDIVIDUAL AW ARD S 2017 AFS M ETALCASTING SA FE YEAR AW ARDS
LUNCH with Exhibitors
Silica Litigation and OSHA Update Brad Hammock, Jackson Lewis Status of silica litigation Other silica legislative and regulatory developments
Silica Key Compliance Issues Panel Bob Scholz, TRC Environmental Fred Simpson, McWane, Inc. Tom Slavin, Cardno ChemRisk Focus on key compliance issues Question and answer format
REFRESHMENT BREAK with Exhibitors
Dust Mapping Fred Simpson, McWane, Inc. How mapping has been used as a practical tool Benefits and lessons from first-hand experience
Improving the Performance of a Dust Collector Mike Johnson, Clarcor Industrial Air Common problems encountered in metal casting facilities Optimizing performance through predictive and preventive maintenance
ANNUAL RECEPTION with EXHIBITORS -Networking, an Exhibitor Experience, Hors D 'Oeuvres, & Refreshments for All
THURSDAY. November 2, 2017 Health and Safety Session
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7:30 am-8:00 am 8:00 am-8:45 am 8:45 am-9:15 am 9:15 am-10:00 am 10:00 am-10:15 am 10:15 a m -ll:0 0 am 11:00 a m -ll:4 5 am 11:45 am to 12:45 pm 12:45 pm -l:30 pm 1:30 pm-2:15 pm 2:15 pm-3:30 pm
3:30 pm
REGISTRATION / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
PPE Changes You Should Know About Matt Block, Magid Glove Major changes in PPE technology and standards Implications for foundry applications
PPE Testing Presentation by UAB Robin Foley, University of Alabama Birmingham Molten metal splash protection equipment How testing is done at UAB
Highlights of the New ANSI/ASSE Z244.1 Lockout Standard - Benefits for Your Business Todd Grover, Master Lock What you should know about the ANSI standard What it means for your lockout tagout program
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Neptune Foundry Ventilation/Ergonomics Case Study Bob Forrester, Neptune Technologies and Ben Lemley, TRC Environmental Design of controls for casting cleaning task Results and lessons learned
Foundry Practices and Experiences in Controlling Silica Exposures Bob Scholz, TRC Environmental Common ventilation mistakes Keys to making sure you get the performance and efficiency you pay for
LUNCH
TopTen Ways to Screw Up Your Ventilation System Marshal Rudman, Consultant Common ventilation mistakes
Identification of Root Causes of Silica Exposure in Foundries Rebecca Ferrell, TRC Environmental Need for real time dust monitoring Results of research on new equipment and methods
Health and Safety Session for "Metalcasters Only"
Moderator: Tonya Burgess, Sivyer Steel
Panelists:
Glenn Huneycutt, Charlotte Pipe
Bob Forrester, Neptune Technology
Fred Simpson, McWane, Inc.
Adjourn
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