Concurrent Educational Sessions

Session Sampling

741  Lessons Learned from the Deadly Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire
Sponsored by the Fire Protection Practice Specialty

What has been learned from the investigations following the deadly Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire of June 18, 2007? How did the building construction, occupancy, private and public protection impact the outcome of the deadliest single fire event for firefighters since 9/11? This session will discuss what went tragically wrong before and during the fire that resulted in the deaths of nine firefighters with an emphasis on how this could have been prevented.

Instructors: Frank J. Baker, CSP, CFPS, ALCM, Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, Indianapolis, IN
Level: I A

689  LeanSafe™: When Lean and Safe Principles are Applied, Productivity Improves
Sponsored by the Manufacturing Practice Specialty

This session will challenge the notion that safety is merely a “necessary add-on” and discuss implementation of LeanSafety™. There are numerous safety techniques that improve machinery safety, compliance and production. LeanSafe™ principles can be used to audit business processes while reducing waste, costs and improving productivity.

Instructors: Roberta Nelson Shea, Pilz Automation Safety LP, Canton, MI
Level: I

766  ANSI Z117 Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces
Sponsored by the Standards Development Committee

This session will provide an overview of the ANSI Z117 Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces standard. Guidelines on implementation issues will be discussed. The session will also provide an update on the revision.

Instructors: R. Craig Schroll, CSP, SFPE, FIRECON, East Earl, PA
Level: I A