Friday, November 6, 2009

Safety & Risk Conference

November 12-13, 2009


Safety & Risk Conference


Program Overview
Risk control and safety are of vital concern to every warehouse-based logistics operation.
Improve your effectiveness in controlling industry-specific risk through analysis of case studies, expert presentations and group discussion. Network with peers who face similar challenges. Gain the knowledge you need to keep your company strong and nimble in an uncertain world.

Who Should Attend
This conference is geared to safety and human resources managers, previous attendees (all new sessions!), IWLA Insurance Company members, and supervisors whose responsibilities include identifying and managing warehouse safety and risk.

Program Agenda
1. CSA 2010 (Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010)
Terry Lewis, Senior Vice President of Sales, Compliance Safety Systems
Lewis will address: (a) the purpose of the CSA 2010 initiative; (b) the CSA 2010 operational model; (c) the Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and how are they used in CSA 2010; (d) the difference between SafeStat and the new Safety Measurement System; and (e) the difference between a compliance review and CSA 2010 interventions.

2. New Materials: Risks & Regulatory Requirements
Ernie Harben, CLP, Sr Manager of Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Saddle Creek Corporation; Michael Lopeman, Division VP, Artex Risk Solutions
In these challenging economic times, warehouses consider new opportunities to expand customers and products or experience special pressures from customers to take on products not handled previously. Harben and Lopeman will review the importance of establishing a critical path for analysis and review of materials before handling or transporting, and the organizational structure needed to ensure that your company only handles those materials for which your facility is approved, safe storage and insurance requirements are maintained, and your employees are trained. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will also be discussed.

3. Pending FDA Legislation & Its Impact on Warehousing
Craig Henry, PhD, Sr. VP & COO, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers Association
There has been a growing consensus that reform and changes are needed in our food safety system, and as a result, comprehensive food safety legislation has been introduced by Congress. This legislation includes measures to reform the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) oversight of food and imposes a variety of new requirements on food producers, manufacturers, handlers, and distributors. Some proposed legislation is calling for “farm-to-fork” traceability as well as potential changes to the FDA Reportable Food Registry. This session will provide the latest thinking on how regulators and industry are approaching this most challenging legislation involving producers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers and retailers.

4. DOT Mock Audit Overview
David Saunders, President & CEO, Compliance Safety Systems
Saunders will review the various factors in a DOT audit, including financial responsibility (49 CFR part 387) and assistance in investigations and special studies (49 CFR part 390); controlled substance and alcohol testing (49 CFR part 382) and qualification of drivers (49 CFR part 391); hours of service (49 CFR part 395); inspection, repair, and maintenance (49 CFR part 396); hazardous materials (part 397 of the FMCSR and parts 171, 177 & 180 of the HMR, 49 CFR); and accident ratio.

5. Safety Success Stories: Learn What Works from Warehouse Operators
Facilitators: Quentin Beitler, President, W.J. Beitler Co. & Beitler Trucking; Melissa Dempsey, HR & Safety Manager, Camrett Logistics; Bill Lorenzen, Safety Director, Price Transfer Inc.
Conference attendees represent warehouse and trucking operators and safety and risk practitioner’s collectively with hundreds of years of experience. In this session attendees will break out into small groups with an experienced facilitator supporting each group. Groups will IDENTIFY and SHARE BEST SAFETY PRACTICES they have used in their operations.

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. Warehouse & Transportation Security
Daniel Day, Loss Prevention & Security Manager, Kenco Management Services, LLC
Cargo theft and warehouse burglaries are on the rise and criminals continue to be more brazen and bold in their actions. This session will provide an overview of current trends in warehouse burglaries and cargo thefts being seen throughout the United States. We will also suggest and discuss possible countermeasures facilities can implement to improve their overall security program, while protecting their employees, facilities, and inventory.

7. Verst Group Logistics: Sharing Safety Best Practices that Work
Mike Hart, Safety Director, Verst Group Logistics
To lower worker’s compensation expenses and send employees home safe, Verst Group Logistics has developed safety best practices that have enabled Verst to reduce its incident rates by over 75% in less than 2 years. Verst facilities range in size from 10 to over 450 employees, and are all well on their way to achieving safe operations excellence. In this interactive discussion, Hart will review the best practices and tools that will equip your managers and supervisors to make better coaches, including incident investigations, how to get total involvement, as well as a wide range of proactive tools.

8. Transportation Accident Investigation/Immediate Response & Forensics
Lew Bricker, Partner, SmithAmundsen
Catastrophic events can happen at any time. To best protect your company you have to be prepared in advance. Trying to determine what you need to do after the catastrophic event increases risk, maximizes exposure, wastes money and decreases results. This session examines best practices and strategies for managing catastrophic events during the first 24 hours, 7 days, and beyond so that you can minimize liability in emergency response situations.

9. OSHA Updates: Key Issues & Programs Impacting Warehousing
Bill Coulehan, Compliance Assistant Specialist, U.S. Dept of Labor, OSHA
Coulehan will address new enforcement potential, including record keeping and enforcement of personal protection equipment (PPE). He will also discuss the benefits of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) that promote effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA, through cooperative relationships, have implemented comprehensive safety and health management systems. There are three ways to participate in VPP: site-based, mobile workforce, and corporate. Approval into the VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.

10. Cargo Theft
Mary Aftanas, Commercial Director, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Updates on ways to address and fight cargo theft. Update on National task force on Cargo Theft and local initiatives.

11. IWLAIC Advocacy Group
Phyllis Stockfish, Sr. VP, Artex Advocacy Group
IWLAIC has recently introduced a new service to its members, Client Advocacy. The Client Advocate Group is made up of 9 professionals who collectively have over 158 years of claims and risk management experience. This presentation will help you to fully understand the service and how to effectively use it to manage your business. As a part of the presentation we will discuss the value of Witness Statements. Every incident should be investigated and every investigation should have a well thought out plan to obtain witness statements. These statements can be used for Preservation, Impeachment, Settlement and Prevention. This presentation is created to assist you in identifying when to take a statement, how to take an admissible statement and how to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with hostile witnesses.


CLP Points: 15 CLP Points
Location: Hyatt Rosemont
6350 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 847-518-1234
Fax: 847-518-0855
www.rosemont.hyatt.com

Contact: Linda Wood, Assistant VP of Education, ext 279
Email: lwood@iwla.com
File: Agenda
File: Faxed Registration Form
File: Hotel Information
File: Speakers' Names and Biographies




Agenda and speakers subject to change without notice

Refund Policy
All session cancellations must be received in writing by October 5, 2009 for a full refund less a $150 cancellation fee for each session. No refunds will be given after this date. Substitutions will be accepted.

Cancellation Policy
Please note that in the unlikely event of program cancellation, the IWLA Education & Research Foundation is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants.

Special Needs
If you have special needs or requirements, please notify Linda Wood at
lwood@iwla.com by October 5, 2009, and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you.


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