The Intangible It, examines the "it" quality movie stars possess that you can't quite put your finger on… or can you? By sharing humorous and humbling tales of his own Tinseltown adventures, Jack breaks down the "it" factor that makes certain actors superstars and shares how you can use those lessons to become a star in your profession.
Along this journey, you’ll learn about The Gift and how to channel your inner-Clooney to make everyone you encounter feel like the most important person in the room. We’ll examine The Shift by exploring the secret sauce that has given Tom Hanks such career longevity in an ever-changing industry. And with The Connect we will dive into ways you can be more memorable to anyone you meet – and it might be as simple as wearing a Dolly Parton tee shirt. For real.
This presentation delivers the fun and humor you want with the applicable takeaways that you just might need.
7:30 AM
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Learn the basics of administering an effective loss control program. Includes:
• Loss Control Process
• Inspections
• Accident Investigations
• Material Handling
• Fire Safety
• Machine Guarding Concepts
• Electrical Safety
• Lockout/Tagout Limited to 90 people, pre-registration required.
9:30 AM
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Ending distracted driving will ultimately require a change in the driving culture. Change is not easy! A multi-faceted approach is required meaning that all approaches, from community-based grassroots efforts to employer engagement, have a role to play in ending distracted driving. These various approaches differ in their effectiveness for different audiences, and using multiple approaches, therefore, helps to reach all stakeholders, including teens, parents, employees, and experienced drivers alike. Learn about these various approaches and how they can complement one another to change the driving culture to one that is distraction-free.
10:00 AM
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We all want to live lives that matter, but just how do we make a positive difference? Some believe that you must have an impressive title to do so, but that is a mistake. Everyone can be a leader through having a heart that cares, a head that connects, hands that collaborate, and feet that show courage. This session will discuss the four components of developing influence with anyone and provide participants with tools of influence that can be incorporated into daily lives.
10:00 AM
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Every organization, whether there are 5 or 50,000 employees, has a culture. In the midst of today’s times, we’ve seen varying degrees of impact on company culture. It may feel like it’s being put under a magnifying glass, with uncertainties arising about how it will be adapted and maintained. What we know for sure is that a culture will emerge, whether intended or not, so we must be deliberate in how we curate the work environment. In this session we will focus on the four stages of building a conscious culture and how to charge your leaders and teams for success at each stage. Get ready to understand how culture is an integrated factor to your safety and business strategy.
10:00 AM
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Many companies do very well at documenting safety procedures and inspections. Very few companies manage adequate industrial hygiene or health programs. During routine inspections and VPP audits, OSHA ensures that the ‘H’ in OSHA is not silent! This session will focus on the minimum compliance requirements along with the value of the data and information collected for a sound health program. Learn what hazards require industrial hygiene assessments or sampling; recognize what OSHA will look at during a health inspection at your facility; and select methods to maintain health records that are accessible and capable to meet the retention timeframe.
10:00 AM
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From safety helmets engineered to protect where current standards (surprisingly) don’t, to the newest glove designs aimed at countering common complaints (70% of hand injuries are the result of going glove-less), these work gear advancements are changing the way work is done (and the way workers feel about their PPE). Join one of the most prolific innovation teams in the safety game for the next evolution of PPE, delivering beyond what job sites require and work crews desire.
10:00 AM
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There are two fundamental challenges EHS professionals face when managing contractors: 1) Using disconnected administrative processes when hiring workers, and 2) The uncertainty of knowing if they have obtained proper training and certifications. This presentation outlines a five-step process to ensure these workers are compliant with your safety standards.
10:00 AM
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As a new safety professional, or perhaps someone who recently took on a safety role within your organization, attend this session to participate in a conversation with a panel of seasoned safety professionals and representatives from the Minnesota Safety Council’s Process Improvement Network (PIN) group who will discuss trends in safety, lessons learned, recommendations to further your career path, and an opportunity to meet, ask questions, and network with champions in the safety profession.
11:15 AM
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This session will connect employee engagement, a simple accountabilities model, and safety programs and initiatives in a way that helps unfold the deep, strategic impact safety can have on company culture and overall performance. Many company leaders desire a stronger culture of accountability, this presentation will provide a model map to guide the journey.
11:15 AM
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The world of electrical hazards, protection and accident prevention can be a confusing place. We will explore NFPA 70E from a 101 viewpoint and learn some of the best practices around, key changes over the years, who is responsible for what, the difference in FR and AR along with proper selection and care and much more! After this session you should have a good working knowledge of what your electrical safety program should have in it when it comes to PPE, clothing and training requirements and also learn of any possible gaps in your current program so you can start filling them.
11:15 AM
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When should you prepare to communicate in a crisis? Long before it happens – and it will happen. Having the three Ps in place – planning, people and practice – can make a difference. This session will look at the basics of putting together a crisis plan including how to be ready with standby statements and key messages, who should be on your crisis team and how to respond to the news media.
11:15 AM
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Over the past few years there have been many changes in state and federal regulations that apply to those who deliver goods and provide transportation services in Minnesota. Come and watch the Minnesota State Patrol’s Commercial Motor Vehicle expert perform a hands-on mock roadside inspection.
11:15 AM
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Unintended consequences of the 'greening' of America and the rest of the world are impacting our health and well-being. In our efforts to conserve energy, we have invited blue light into our homes, workplaces, schools and more. Combined with our reliance on our digital devices and computers the detrimental effects are major. Join this session to understand the impact blue light has on workers and why blue light presents one of the most major health hazards in the workplace. Attendees will learn about today's solutions to mitigate the impact of harmful blue light.
11:15 AM
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Many new OSHA and ANSI standards have been released for the Fall Protection industry since 2017. The recently released 2022 ANSI Z359 standards focus on self-retracting lifelines (SRL) and the new standards for Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) and Vertical Lifeline (VLL) systems are in their final stages. These new standards, resulting in significant changes to both equipment and systems, will be discussed and explored as they pertain to the employer and employee in both construction and general industry.
1:30 PM
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Are your facility LOTO procedures and program outdated? Facility revisions, equipment updates, and staffing changes over the years can result in an overwhelming task to ensure compliance. This session will review best practices for completing equipment assessments, employee challenges, common mistakes, and methods to efficiently work through the process. Come away with knowledge that will make your update a breeze!
1:30 PM
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This session will outline the differences and similarities between Industrial EMS and street medics — from backgrounds to treatment philosophies. Many Industrial responders have specialized training, with dual/multiple-role challenges. Learn about the duties, responsibilities and requirements for Industrial EMS, including developing an Operation Plan between Industrial EMS and local EMS to ensure smooth patient care.
1:30 PM
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Traffic crashes kill employers. They are the number one cause of worker deaths and the costliest workers’ compensation injury by cause. Learn from employers firsthand about their experiences, challenges, and success in developing and implementing workplace traffic safety programs.
1:30 PM
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COVID has reinforced our need and desire for injury free workplaces more than ever. However, fostering the safety culture and shared responsibility in an evolving workplace environment is not an easy task. This new challenge calls for a collective engagement to make a collective impact. Join this session to learn new ways to look at safety through the lens of engagement, equity, and shared responsibility. Perception surveys will be one of the tools highlighted to help understand the deepest common needs of your workforce.
1:30 PM
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This session will help you increase your understanding of mental illness, practice getting a conversation about mental illness started, reduce stigma and discrimination, and develop tools for mental health awareness in your workplace or community. The Make It OK campaign was created to change hearts and minds about the misperceptions surrounding mental illnesses by encouraging open conversations and education on the topic. This presentation proclaims that it is time to spread the word, stop the silence and "Make It OK" to start a conversation.
1:30 PM
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If you handle Hazardous Waste at Treatment, Storage, or Disposal (TSDs) sites, are part of your employer's spill response team, are an emergency responder, or have incident command duties, then you likely need HAZWOPER training. This session helps you decide which type of HAZWOPER training is right for you.
3:15 PM
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The connection we make with our employees is centered on the heart and mind — how we relate to what they do and think, what they observe and how they feel about the company's culture. Learn how human factors affect climate and how climate affects the culture in an organization. If we want lasting change in the culture of our workforce, we must first assess the people systems.
3:15 PM
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As a contractor, one of the greatest tools we can use to keep our workers safe are project-specific safety plans. These plans help identify risks and associated mitigations for specific projects we work on. This session will discuss best practices in creating and deploying site-specific safety plans and how these plans fit in with other corporate safety processes and policies.
3:15 PM
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Impairment is impairment and can be anything like alcohol, opioids, or cannabis, to physical factors like fatigue and stress. This session will provide an in-depth discussion of how to identify the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and more importantly, the supervisor’s role in approaching and employer-suspected use at work.
3:15 PM
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OSHA updated their enforcement guidelines for robot safety on September 1, 2021. This session provides an overview of the updates within the OSHA Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA enforcement officers will use this OTM to perform inspections and investigations within facilities with robot systems. If you have robot systems within your facility, this session will act as a guide towards how to maintain a safe robot system to avoid non-compliance with OSHA’s OTM for Robot Safety.
3:15 PM
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This session will discuss some of the precursors to the successful implementation of an actively caring work environment, or any safety initiative. Discussion will include barriers and opportunities at different levels within a company, from the C-suite to middle management to the front lines. The session will address the “what’s in it for me” mentality and how to make the “answer fit the audience.” The presentation will be based on the speakers’ successful collaboration together at Hunt Electric. Come learn how to evaluate whether you’re ready to take that next step, and how to create a foundation for change.
3:15 PM
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