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SAFETY 2019
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ing Scope of the Safety Professional” will feature a panel of safety professionals, including Brad D. Giles, P.E., CSP, of Bradley Giles & Associates; Dr. Nick Nichols, professor and director, J.J. Keller Uni- versity Program, Department of Occupational Safety and Health at Southeastern Oklahoma State University; Arthur Schwartz, CAE, deputy executive director and general counsel of the National Society of Professional Engineers; Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, Ph.D., CSP, chief executive officer of the Board of Certified Safety Profes- sionals; and Stephanie M. Gurnari, CSP, risk engineering service branch manager with Chubb.
Registration for Safety 2019 includes free recordings of more than 150 of the conference’s concurrent sessions. The recordings will include the video and presentation slides, synced to audio.
In partnership with the International Society for Fall Protection (ISFP), ASSP will be delivering an all-day International Society for Fall Protection Symposium on June 13. The symposium, which re- quires an additional registration fee, will provide a space for safety professionals, regulators, and scholars to discuss new and emerging fall protection issues and identify ways that fall injuries and fatali- ties can be reduced or eliminated. The symposium will also address regulatory compliance issues related to fall protection and work at heights. Its one-day program includes keynote presentations, a technical program, and a roundtable discussion.
Networking Opportunities
More than 5,000 professionals will be in attendance at Safety 2019, providing a great opportunity to network with and learn from peers in the occupational safety and health industry. The conference and exposition offer multiple opportunities for connecting with others in the field, including community-specific receptions and the ASSP Communities and Women in Safety Excellence lounges.
Expo Highlights, Hours
The convention center features the country’s largest contiguous- space exhibit hall, according to NewOrleans.com. The convention center’s exhibit hall houses 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space and 140 meeting rooms.
In addition to more than 600 exhibitor booths, the Safety 2019 exposition floor will also feature Flash Sessions and Think Tanks. Flash sessions are short bursts of information that take place in various locations on the expo floor. This year’s topics include “Heat Stress: Indoor vs. Outdoor” (June 10, 12:45-1:00 p.m.) and “Can You Spot the HazCom Mistakes?” (June 22, 2:30-2:45 p.m.).
Think Tanks, which will take place in various places around the expo floor, will offer the opportunity to take a deeper look at an oc- cupational safety problem or situation, asking questions, discussing potential solutions, and sharing your own experiences. Think Tank topics include “Implementing Practices for the Protection of Tem- porary Workers” (June 11, 9:30-10 a.m.) and “Defusing the Ticking Time Bomb of Workplace Violence” (June 12, 11-11:30 a.m.).
Expo hours are:
■ Monday, June 10: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■ Tuesday, June 11: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
■ Wednesday, June 12: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jessica Davis is the associate content editor of Occupational Health & Safety, working in the Dallas office of 1105 Media Inc.
HEAD PROTECTION
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SAFETY SPEAKERS
Attending conferences connects you with the industry’s latest ideas. Safety 2019 will have nine industry thought leaders from SafeStart presenting on a variety of topics that will change the way you think about safety. Get acquainted with these speakers by checking out their articles, videos, and free webinars. Booth 1401
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GAS DETECTION
Safety professionals trust Sensidyne for reliable solutions for gas detection, air sampling, and sound & vibration measure- ments. Our SensAlert®and SensAir®fixed gas detection transmitters and controllers provide detection of gas leaks
to protect personnel and property. Sensidyne brand precision gas detector tubes provide rapid, trace-level detection of gas- es and vapors. Our Gilian®air sampling pumps, calibrators, and accessories are world-renowned for their dependability, performance, and advanced technology. In addition, Sensidyne offers and services world-class Svantek sound & vibration products in North America. Booth 2605 www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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