Location:
TAPPI Training Facility
15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115 
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092


Hotel:

Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd 
Norcross, GA 30092. 
Phone: 770-447-4747. 
TAPPI Rate: $109. 
TAPPI Rate includes: Complimentary internet in guest room, complimentary shuttle service to TAPPI office and local MARTA station.

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Hyatt Place Atlanta/Norcross/Peachtree
5600 Peachtree Parkway 
Norcross, GA 30092 
Phone: 770-416-7655 
TAPPI Rate: $89 
TAPPI Rate includes: Complimentary internet in guest room, complimentary breakfast, complimentary shuttle service to TAPPI office and local MARTA station

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Atlanta Marriott Norcross
475 Technology Parkway Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-263-8558 
TAPPI Rate: TAPPI does not have a group rate at this property. 
Hotel Provides: Complimentary shuttle service to TAPPI office and local MARTA station

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Description:

This course will provide an introduction to Industrial Hygiene principles along with practical information on the identification, measurement and control of the primary IH hazards in the pulp and paper industry. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the more common IH hazards that may be present at their site and how best to measure and control. This is a true introductory course, there are no educational or job-related prerequisites. 

Instructor: Bayless Kilgore, CIH, CSP, EnSafe 


Who should attend?

-Safety managers and coordinators in P&P/converting/forest products industry
-Safety committee members
-Occupational health nurses
-EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) technical support


What will you learn?

-Have a basic understanding of industrial hygiene principles                       

-Be aware of the primary industrial hygiene hazards that may be present in their workplace, including potential health effects                 

-Know how to sample/ measure the hazards                     

-Know the primary methods to control/eliminate each of the hazards                   

-Be aware of IH standards and exposure limits


Topics include:

Introduction to IH, Health Effects, Noise, Temperature Extremes, Chemical Exposures, Radiation, Biological Agents, Ventilation, Respiratory Protection, Sampling Principles and Methods, and OSHA Standards/Exposure Limits

Early Bird Registration Rates are $450 for members and $695 for non members. Early Bird Registration ends on August 14, 2015. After that the rates will be $550 for members and $795 for non-members. Please contact Ashley Westbrook, PPSA Member Relations Manager at [email protected], 770.209.7284.


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This course is sponsored by the Pulp and Paper Safety Association (PPSA), a non-profit, non-political, international organization, devoted to the continuous improvement of safety throughout all aspects of the paper industry. From forest products to paper mills, to converting plants, to recycle collection centers, membership is grouped by category to ensure a fair and appropriate basis for comparison.