Conference Presentations
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2024 Conference Presentations
Monday, June 10th, 2024
Session 1 : Keynote- Patrick Nelson, Loyalty Point Leadership
ANSI Z244.1-Alternative Means to Lockout – Bruce Main, Design Safety Engineering, Inc.
Arc Flash Hazards & Emerging Trends, Scott Margolin, Tyndale
HOP-Operational Learning, Linda Bruce, WestRock
How Can AI improve Workplace Safety?, Clare Epstein, Vector Solutions
Innovator Award Finalists
Clearwater Paper-Ergonomics Kaizen
New Technology Showcase
Brady
Fabtech
LifeBooster
Miner
ConformIT
AME
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
Keynote – Gregory Offner, Author, Keynote Speaker, Former Dueling Pianist, Tip Jar Culture
Winder Safety, Leslie Petrie, International Paper
Safety Committee Presentations
WestRock-Nicholasville
Clearwater Paper-Shelby
Optimizing Ergonomics: The Kaizen Approach, Jeffery Smagacz
OSHA Update, Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
GET…LIVE Comprehensive De-Escalation, Tim Keck
Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
Getting Past “That Will Never Happen (Again)” in SIF Prevention, George Bower, DEKRA
Communication is KEY: Contractors and Host Employers, Brian Bork, CR Meyer
2023 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 12th, 2023
PPSA Call to Action 2.0 – Panel Discussion, Matthew Kanneberg - WestRock, Matt Moore - Sonoco, Stacy Fanchin - WestRock, Eric Barnes -International Paper
Providing Accommodation to New and Existing Employees: An Employer’s Guide in Managing the Challenge, Patrick McConnell, WorkWell
New Technology Showcase, Vendor Presentations
Making Safety Fun, Innovative and Refreshing / High Functioning Safety Committees, Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock
New Technology Showcase, Vendor Presentations
The Team’s Critical Few – A Current Best Approach to Identification, Evaluation and Resolution of Safety Issues, Warren Johnson
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
Learning from Normal Work, Dr. Marcin Nazaruk
OSHA Update, Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Dekra - How Leaders Can Create a Real Rather than Espoused Speak Up Culture, David Musgrave, Dekra
Transforming Safety and Applying HOP, Focused on Frontline Workers, Dawn Wurst, Georgia Pacific
PIT/Pedestrian Technology & Current Trends, Tanner Hayman, International Paper
Wednesday, June 14th, 2023
Technology & Workplace Safety, DeWayne Bone, Greif / Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock
Making Safety Personal, Randy Adams, Kruger Products
2022 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 12
Opening Keynote- Elizabeth McCormick
Cybersecurity Collaboration: Cyber Threats to the Forest Products Industry & Available Federal Resources- Kirby Wedekind, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) – Invaluable Resources- Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock
Using a Safety Framework for Sustainable Improvement- Matthew Hall,SafeStart
Leaving a Safety Legacy- Wylie Davidson
New Technology Showcase
Tuesday, June 13
Opening Keynote- Reducing Exposure One Decision at a Time- David Musgrave, Dekra
A Refocused OSHA: What’s the Latest in Rulemaking and Enforcement and What Are We Likely to See (and Not) in 2022?- Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Learning Teams- A handy tool for moving from investigations to learning- Helen Harris, WestRock
Fall Protection in General Industry- Spencer Hunter, MSA
How the use of robotics can increase productivity and safety at the same time- Bob Brown, ISI Robotics
PPSA Awards Call to Action- Peter Masias, PPSA Awards Chair
Safety Committee Finalist Presentations
Wednesday, June 14
Leading in Unfamiliar Territory- Tim Keck, Safehaven Security
Innovator Finalist Presentations
Panel Discussion- Pandemic Effects and Response
2021 Conference Presentations
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Monday, October 18
Opening Keynote- Candace Carnahan
Safety Committee Finalist Presentations
Do you Care? Show Me!- Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock (Supplemental Material- 2015- 10 Cs Presentation)
Safety’s Flux Capacitor: Learning from the Past and Present Determines Your Future!- Danny Smith, SafeStart
New Technology Showcase Session 1
New Technology Showcase Session 2
Innovator Finalist Presentations
Annual PPSA Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 19
Opening Keynote- Would You Watch Out For My Safety?®-Empowering People to Work Safely!- John Debringer
OSHA Reenergized: Increased COVID-19 Activity, Increased Inspections, More Money, and New Leadership – What’s Next?- Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Contractor Roundtable
Drones in Pulp and Paper- Blake Gilikin, Rimcor, Inc.
A Proactive, Systems-Based Approach to Preventing Serious Injuries & Fatalities- Devin Bennett, LPS Center
Journey to Resiliency- Leslie Petrie
Closing Keynote- Incident prevention "Influencing behaviours - Inspiring change"- Curtis Weber
2019 Conference Presentations
Monday, June 24
Work Place Violence: Prevention and Intervention- Dr. Dennis Davis, Ogletree Deakins
Call to Action Panel- Joy Ausman, Clearwater Paper, Paul Bierley, Domtar, Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock
Safety It's In Your Hands- Billy Parker, Lending a Hand, LLC
New Technology Showcase, pt.1
New Technology Showcase, pt. 2
Modernizing Process Safety Management in Pulp & Paper- Devon Downs, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LPP, Trey Morrison, Exponent
Tuesday, June 25
Pursuing Safety Excellence: the 4 Core Components- Shawn Galloway, ProActSafety (please click link to request a copy of the presentation)
OSHA Direction and Update- Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Emergency Preparedness Panel- Matthew Kanneberg, WestRock, George Kolesar, Sonoco, Douglas Stilwell, International Paper
Three Leadership Strategies to Minimize Risk-Taking Behavior- David Galloway, The Continuous MILE
Contractor Session- Ted Carroll, Jacobs, Rusty Smith, Austin Industrial, Dean Kuhlman, Thompson Industrial, Brian Bork, CR Meyer, Dick Jackson, International Paper
Safety: Engage your Workforce and Achieve High Safety Performance- David Pearson, WestRock
Safety Committee Presentations
Wednesday, June 26
NOT the Security Person- How to Manage Safety and Security in an age of Active Shooter- Tim Keck, GoBulletProof
Innovator Presentations
Enhancing Human Ingenuity Thru Human Performance Improvement- Shane Bush, BushCo, Inc.
2018 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 18
The New Human Performance Safety Theory- Dr. Todd Conklin
SIF Update- Steve Newell, ORCHSE Strategies
A Real-World View: Implementing New OSHA Fall Protection Regulations- Thomas Kramer, LBJ Inc.
One Step Forward, One Step Back: Just How Different is the 'New' World of OSHA under Trump from the 'Old' One under Obama?- Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Conducting Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Using NFPA 652 (2019) Practical Tips & Approaches- Mike Snyder, DEKRA Insight
New Technology Showcase (Part 1)
RiskBand- Jay Ryan, RiskBand
New Flameless Venting Technology- Jason Krbec, CV Technology
ROSS Controls: Pneumatic Safety Valves- Eric Cummings, ROSS Controls
ISN Finacial Tool- Jared Engler, ISN
New Technology Showcase (Part 2)
Egopro Safe Move- Rob Hruskoci, Advanced Industrical Marketing, Inc.
NTS: New SZ-V Series Safety Area Scanner from Keyence- Patrick Lee, Keyence
Blackline Safety- Yves Carrier, Blackline Safety
Stem ShieldTM- Your Industrial Valve Safeguard- Larry Kilian, Haws
Tuesday, June 19
What is Best In Class Contractor Management?- Richard Cerenzio, ISN
Contractor Safety Panel
Dick Jackson, International Paper
Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
Richard Cerenzio, ISN
Ronnie Stamey, C&R Compliance
Making it Personal: Ergonomics and Employee Engagement- Dr. Robert Cannon, SafeStart
Active Shooter: Three Killer Myths and Five Best Practices- Tim Keck, GoBulletProof
Safety Leadership- Kirt Cuevas, International Paper
Perception is Reality: How to Assess Your Safety Culture Through Custom Employee Opinion Surveys- Peggy Parskey, Parskey Consulting
Sonoco Serious Incident Review- Matthew Moore, Sonoco
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program- Cheryl Louck, DHS/CFATS
Wednesday, June 20
Follow Me I'm Right Behind You! How to Lead and Influence Others- Jody Urquhart
Innovator Presentations
Domtar Rothschild Witches Hat Strainers
Westrock Lebanon G7/Web Pallet Inverter- Shoulder Savers
Domtar Johnsonburg Improved Chip Dumper Concept to Remove Energy Potential
Domtar Addison Pedestrian Walkway Gate Activity Signal Lights
Clearwater Lewiston Pedestrian Guarding
Clearwater Lewiston Overhead Eye Cleaner
Domtar Kingsport Liquor Gun/Liquor Hose Cam-Lock Fitting Cover
Safety Committee/Team Presentations
WestRock Hand Safety Committee, Mahrt Mill
Domtar Plymouth Mill - Central Safety Committee
WestRock Chattanooga Mill Leadership Team
Domtar EAM (Engineered Absorbent Materials) from the Jesup, GA Plant Safety Committee
2017 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 18
It's a Wonderful Life - Dale Lesinksi, DiVal Safety
Serious Injury & Fatality - Research and Conclusions - Josh Mrozowsky, DEKRA Insight
GM Engagement Panel
Phil Freel - New-Indy Containerboard
Jeff Walters - Kapstone
Melvin Yates - WestRock
OSHA Direction & Update - Eric Hobbs, Ogletree Deakins
New Technology Showcase (Part 1)
Brady Link360 and Our New Lockout Verification App - Dave Neuman, Brady
Revolutionary anti-fog technology and wearability: The keys to compliance, reduced eye injuries, and cost savings - Dave Gelpke, HexArmor
Latest Advancements in Wireless Technologies - Mikel Kettler, Industrial Scientific
Tracking Individual Level Data - Karlee Summey, ISN
Contractor Safety Management - Randy Marconnet, AMEC Foster Wheeler
New Technology Showcase (Part 2)
Protecting People On and Off PITs, Inside & Outside at the Loading Dock - Tim Kubly, Rite-Hite
Mobile Reporting that Works – Inspections, Incidents & Safety Observations to Make Us Better - Scott Brothers, Cisco-Eagle
Effective Methods of Mitigating Arc Flash Risk - Ray Urbanic, Southwest Electric
Door Buster’ for Opening UP Boxcars at the Shippers Location Safely and Efficiently - Scott M. Dressler, The Arnold Company
Tuesday, June 19
New Approaches for Fatality and Serious Injury Prevention: Select Findings from ORCHSE Strategies, LLC - Steve Newell, ORCHSE
USW’s Experience with Significant Injury and Fatality Elimination - Leann Foster, USW; Steve Sallman, USW
Accidents Change Lives, My Personal Story - Jeff Pallini, Fosber North America
presentation has not been released for distribution
Evolution of International Paper’s LIFE Initiative - John Williams, International Paper
Increasing the Effectiveness of Labor-Management Safety and Health Committees - Steve Sallman, USW
SAPPI Critical Incident Review - Kenneth D. Fox, SAPPI
What is a SIF - Paul Noe, AF&PA
Wednesday, June 20
How GP Used a Focus on “Critical Hazards” to Address Serious Injuries and Fatalities - Walter Tyler, Georgia Pacific
Innovator Presentations
MSK Film Height Adjuster - Domtar, Addison
Slitter Blade Change Jig - WestRock, Chattanooga
Roll Bumper Safe and Effective Adjustment - Domtar, Windsor
Liquor Gun Cradle - WestRock, Mahrt
Side Entry Retrieval Device - Domtar, Rothschild
Easy Truion Change - WestRock, Tacoma
Strapper Spool Change Ergonomic Improvement - WestRock, Solvay
Safety Committee/Team Presentations
Central Safety Committee (CSC) - WestRock, Demopolis
Plant Safety Teams - WestRock, Nicholasville
Tulare Food Service Packaging - WestRock, Tulare
2016 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 6
Human Performance - Meeting The Challenge - Steve Borkowski
Management to Employee Communications - Randy Adams
Safe For the Right Reasons - Wylie Davidson
please contact Wylie Davidson at Dival Safety & Supplies with any questions. [email protected]
Substance Abuse – A Growing Concern - Dr. Warren Silverman
New Technology Showcase (Part 1)
A variety of automated detection methods to help increase forklift/pedestrian safety - Alex Gandall
Using Technology to Drive Electrical Safety” - Edmundo Perich
Introducing the Ventis™ Pro Series - Mike Kettler
RAVS Plus – The Next Level in Contractor Information Due Diligence - Matthew Childers
Highlights of ANSI 107-2015 Hi Visibility Standards - Sally Boven
OSHA Direction & Update - Eric Hobbs
New Technology Showcase (Part 2)
New Solutions for Pedestrian & Fork Lift Protection - Jim Oates
please contact Tim Kubly at Rite-Hite with any questions. [email protected]
Pneumatic Controls for Machine Safety - Steve Boyette
SafeTec Due to Diligence Report Powered by Otis™ - Paul Stenbak
GateCheck Application - Tess Ventress
please contact Tess Ventress at TAPPISafe with any questions. [email protected]
Are You Prepared to Handle an OSHA Inspection - Eric Hobbs
Tuesday, June 7
Human Factors - The Third Dimension of Risk Assessment - Larry Wilson
presentation has not been released at this time
Bionomics- Finally a Solution to Prevent Back and Other Sprain/Strain Injuries - Dennis Downing
Managing Combustible Dust - Bayless Kilgore
Innovator Presentations (Part 1)
Lockout Board for Training Purposes - Domtar, Windsor
Feed Platform Lifting Automation - WestRock, Joplin
Snow Removal Platform - Domtar, Ariva
Incident Investigation from an HPI Perspective – One Company’s Journey - Michel Paquette
Innovator Presentations (Part 2)
Safety Lockout Trailer - Domtar, Marlboro
presentation has not been released at this time
Reliability Training Program - WestRock, Nicholasville
Dock leveler "STOP" signs - Domtar, Dubois
GM Engagement Panel - Chester Fort, Mark Bessette
Safety Committee/Team Presentations
Safety Committee - Weyerhaeuser, Buckhannon
Central Safety Committee (CSC) - Domtar, Plymouth
S.W.A.T. (Safety Working All Together to Eliminate Accidents Mill wide) - New-Indy Containerboard, Ontario
Safety Committee - WestRock, St Paul
Wednesday, June 8
Workplace Violence Prevention - Scott Gane
Fall Prevention/Roof Guarding - David Orton
2012 GHS- Recognized Issues in the Paper Industry - Thomas Smith
Safety, Reflecting Forward - Ted Borgerding
The Aging Workforce - Dr. Warren Silverman
Managing Employee Wellness - Dr. Terry Taylor
Having Fun with Employee Wellness - Brett Moore
2015 Conference Presentations
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Monday, June 8
Safety Transformation: Engaging the Head and Heart- Joe Estey
Focus on Engaging Leadership Panel- Bob Grygotis, Matt Peerboom, Brent Fisher
Growing a Human Performance Culture- David Bowman
Workshop: Leading a Successful Safety Culture Vernon- Joe Estey
The Best Apple And Android Safety Apps & A Better Way To Search The Internet- Dave Weber
Building a Safety Culture- Thomas Evans
Tuesday, June 9
Strategy: The Missing Component of Safety Excellence- Shawn Galloway
New Technology Showcase
SafetyManager™: Making Safety Proactive- Clint Thacker
Man-Machine Interface Risk Assessments- Bayless Kilgore
Shadow Hook Enhancement to the "Original Dok-Lok" - Tim Kubly
please contact Tim Kubly at Rite-Hite to review your application. [email protected]
Limitless Wireless Alarm Solutions- Larry Kilian
Tracking Individual-Level Data in ISNetworld- Flavio Santos
Employee Injury Prevention Program- Brett Moore
XP MAX Protective Workwear- Tim Ledbetter, ORR Safety
Pneumatic Safety for Machine Guarding- Eric Cummings
Safetec Connect: A RESTful Application Programming Interface (API)- Paul Stenbak
Work Hard, Stay Cool: ColdRush- Erika Bruinsma
Apps & Best Practices to Manage Compliance- Meredith Foggin
2015 OSHA Developments and Legal Review- Eric Hobbs
Innovator Presentations
Hands-free Portal Crane Power Cable Grease Applicator- Domtar, Plymouth Woodyard
Pulp & Paper Near Miss project- Zellstoff Celgar, Castlegar
presentation has not been released at this time
Small Roll Stabilizing Tool- Domtar, Rothschild
Cutter Lighting- RockTenn, Joplin
Controlling Chip Dust Issues- Domtar, Malboro
Active Shooter Planning & Drill- RockTenn, Hillside
Protection Against Water Infiltration on Gas Detector- Domtar, Windsor
10 C’s of an Engaging Leader- Matthew Kanneberg
Wednesday, June 10
Making Paper Can Be a Pain—Ergonomics & the Impact of Human Error- Dr. Robert Cannon
presentation has not been released at this time
Know Your State: The Hidden Risk in Emergency Response- Larry Kilian
Course Correct Your Culture With a One Degree Shift- Debbie Whitt
2014 Conference Presentations
Leadership Redefined - Dave Webber
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
Changing Your Safety Culture to Prevent Accidents and Injuries - Don Theune
Caring Leadership Panel - Bob Williams, Michael Hignett, Bill Edwards
Leadership Skills for Safety Professionals - Isabel Perry
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
Caring Leadership - Commitment to Excellence - Matthew Kanneberg
Predicting, Preventing, and Eliminating: Using Data to Eliminate Death - Chuck Pettinger
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
21st Century Technology in Safety - Dr. Isabel Perry
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
2014 OSHA Developments and Review - Eric Hobbs
Innovator Awards
some presentation were not released by the speakers.
Health and Safety Mini Videos: Domtar - Windsor Mill
Gang Saw Clam Lid Remote Operation: Weyerhaeuser - Dierks Lumber Facility
Shaft Tugger Cart - RockTenn - St. Paul Mill
Press Felt Removal Systems: Domtar - Johnsonburg Mill
Complacency: The Silent Killer - Don Wilson
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
Brian's Story - Jeff Bell
this presentation was not released by the speakers.
Lower the Likelihood and Severity of Major Injury Accidents - David Wilbanks
the original version of the presentation was not released by the speakers.
TEECH CARD
FUNctional Safety Ideas - Linda Bruce
2013 Conference Presentations
Senior Executive Address - Dirk Krouskop
Coping with Human Error Through Human Performance - Shane Bush
To Improve Safety Performance - Stanley Cherkasky
Operation Lifesaver - Melvin C. Jones
Human Performance at Three O’clock in the Morning - Tim Autrey
Hazard Mapping or Pre-task Risk Assessment - Terry Hughes and Jeffery Tong
A Contractor’s Perspective of Safety - Jacobs Engineering
IP Life Initiative - Beth Dajnowicz
Principled Centered Safety - Thomas Evans
Hazards of Liquid Oxygen Storage and Unloading - Matthew Kanneberg
The World of OSHA from a Beltway-insider’s Perspective - Marc Freedman
OSHA Developments - Eric Hobbs
Understanding the Legal Pitfalls of Environmental and Safety Compliance Auditing- Todd Palmer and Eric Hobbs
Regulatory Updates - Larry Halprin and Eric Hobbs
2012 Conference Presentations
Leading Groups and Individuals to Improve Safety - Jack Bray
Safety Culture Excellence - Shawn Galloway
The Industrial Athlete - Brett Moore
Safety Tools for All Employees - John Sunderland
Mill Case Study – Contractor Incident - Steve McKenny
OSHA Update - Benjamin Ross
It’s Never Too Early or Too Late to Be a Safety Leader - Matthew Kanneberg
Regulatory Developments & Review - Eric Hobbs and Charlie Morgan
Addressing Combustible Dust - John Sunderland & Larry Halprin
GHS – Changing to Match European Standards - Heather Marenda
Creating a Culture of Engagement & Personal Accountability- Don Groover
NFPA 70E Update - Brian Downing
The Design, Implementation, & Impact of Leading Indicators - David Harrington & Matt Saxe
Humor in Safety - Tim Page-Bortorff
2011 Conference Presentations
Attibutes of a Desired Safety Culture - Rodney Grieve
Boise Mill Case Study - Doug Howard
Buckeye Foley Safety Process
Continuous Improvement & Engagement - Chris Glover
Devleoping First Line Safety Leaders - Marty Barfield
Dock Safety Presentation - Larry Warren
Domtar Ashdown - Jarrod Washington
Handout Ergo Strategy Overview - Sue Cooper
I2P2 Proposed Rule - Brad Hammock
OSHA - William Burke Region VI Deputy Administrator
OSHA Developments and Review - Eric Hobbs
OSHA Issues for Corrugated Box Plants - Tom Watson
Our Ergonomic Journey - Sue Cooper
Port Wentworth Fatality Review Final - Matt Kanneberg
PPSA Safety Intervention Process - Chris Redfearn
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