General Session

Tongue Fu – How to Deflect, Disarm, and Defuse Verbal Conflict

     Tongue Fu® is the constructive alternative to giving a tongue-lashing or to being tongue tied.  It is a step-by-step process for turning hostility into harmony and aggravation into aloha. 

     These martial arts ideas for the mind and mouth will help you:

·         Find solutions, not fault;

·         Turn resentment into rapport with Words to Use;

·         Control your emotions so they don’t control you;

·         Maintain perspective and not let difficult people ruin your day;

·         Instantly end complaints and gracefully exit arguments

 Gwen Fujie of Gwen Fujie, Keynotes and Seminars (gwenfujie.com) masters at workplace communication, having helped numerous businesses in Hawai’i develop better working relationships within and with their customers. 

Breakout 1

10:30 –

11:45

Welding Health hazards:  What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You (Nira Cooray, MS, CIH)

     New research has revealed that the issues of health hazards while welding is more complex than previously thought.  Ms. Cooray will discuss the new findings and its’ implications for occupational health and safety professionals, some typical exposure profiles, especially in construction applications, and suggestions for reducing workers’ risks. 

HIOSH’s Most Frequently Cited Conditions – The Top 15 (Conroy Dang, OSHCO, and Tin Shing Chao, OH Manager)

     HIOSH inspectors will present the top 15 most frequently cited hazards in Hawai'i.  The presentation will include actual photographs of cited conditions and solutions for employers, how penalties are calculated, and common mistakes.

Understanding NFPA70E and Arc Flash Hazards (Dan Vasilash, ASP, CHST, CHMM)

     In 2009, OSHA revised a number of their safety standards in such areas as electrical safety, hazardous location, NFPA 70E and personal protective equipment (PPE). Could your employees be at risk? Could your organization be out of compliance? What changed and what affects your business? What exactly does OSHA require?

Breakout 2

12:30 –

1:45

An Overview of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and Why Every Company Should be SHARP  (Jamesner Dumlao, JD)

     (The first half will be a continuation of HIOSH Most Frequently Cited Conditions)

     What is SHARP and what are its benefits?  Many employers believe that the process is too humbug and not worth the effort.  Find out what changes HIOSH is making and how it can benefit your company’s bottom line. 

Worker Health and Safety in Developing Economies of Asia (Jas Singh, PhD, CIH)

      Americans are outraged that made-in-China toys and products that contain lead and other hazardous chemicals are exposing our children to harmful effects.  The flip side is that the Chinese workers are being maimed and killed by the thousands in order to attain their nation’s goal of 10% GDP growth.  Who’s responsible and what can we do to make a difference. 

Healthcare Security Emergency Response at the Queen’s Medical Center  (David Kikau, MBA, CPO)

      Mr. Kikau, Manager of Security for the largest hospital in the state will discuss how Queen’s handles:

Breakout 3

2:00 –

3:15

Evaluation of Safety and Health Management Programs using the OSHA Form-33  (Liese Barnes, OSH Consultant)

      Geared for the advanced safety professional, presentation will cover why the OSHA Form-33 is the most effective, consistent, and uniform predictor of injury and illness prevention success.  Ms. Barnes will provide examples of attribute excellence and examples of elements that fall short.  Participants will gain a proven effective tool that incorporates leading indicators rather than lagging indicators which are often too little and too late. 

What’s the Latest on Lead Regulations, and What Does It Mean To Me?  (Jerry Formisano, PhD, CIH)

      OSHA has long had an enforcement emphasis program on Lead exposures.  HIOSH adopted the National Emphasis Program on Lead in November 2008.  How are you affected and what can you do?

      EPA also passed a major regulation on Lead paint and other sources of Lead contamination requiring contractor certification beginning in 2010.  What’s the impact and how do you become certified? 

Enablers vs. Enforcers  (Lewis Boucher, CHST, OHST)

      Carrot or the Stick?  Honey or Vinegar?  We all know the answer yet we still fall victim to the enforcement mentality.  Lewis Boucher, Sr Safety Team Leader for one of the largest construction companies in the state discusses how safety professionals can use leadership skills to lead their team to success. 

Breakout 4

3:30 –

4:45

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) A rose by any other name  (Jennifer Shishido, CIH)

      A basic primer for supervisors and managers, or the novice safety professional.  The JHA is often overlooked as an important tool to communicate hazards, obtain buy-in, demonstrate leadership, and hold individuals accountable.  Workshop will cover the basic steps, documentation requirements, and how to use the JHA in accident investigations and for continuous improvement. 

EM385-1-1 Major Changes in the 15 September 2008 USACE Construction Safety Manual (John Blandamer, OSH Manager)

      Military construction contracts require contractors to comply with EM385 – the bible for federal contractors on safety and quality.  John I. Blandamer will highlight the major changes and how it effects the contractor. 

Fleet Safety Essentials  (Kauokalani Moikeha, Risk Evaluation Consultant)

      Kauokalani Moikeha shares his experience and knowledge with reducing exposure to liability for companies with drivers – school bus drivers, tour drivers, and commercial motor vehicles.