Proceedings of the 2006 ASSE Professional Development Conference

Table of Contents

Academic Forum

A401 Hazardous Materials & Spill Response
Paul G. Specht, Ph.D., CSP

A402 Preparing Safety Professionals for the 21st Century Manufacturing
Environment: A Partnership That Works
Charles W. McGlothlin, Ph.D., P.E.

A403 Does SH&E Education in High Education Institutes Lead to a
Change in Cognitive Patterns Among Graduates?
Nir Keren, Ph.D.
Steven A. Freeman, Ph.D., CSP, CSIT
Charles V. Schwab, Ph.D.

A404 Problem-Based Learning: A Novel Approach to Teaching
Safety, Health & Environmental Courses
James Ramsay, Ph.D.
Elbert Sorrell, Ed.D.

A405 The Use of Undergraduate Interns as a Means of Creating
Interest in Safety and Industrial Hygiene Careers
James R. De Shaw, Ph.D.

A406 Integrating Quality, Ergonomics, Human Factors and
Safety Engineering Instruction into the Classroom for
Enhanced SH&E Synergy
Lawrence J.H. Schulze, Ph.D., P.E., CPE

A407 Learning Through Research
Sharon M. D’Orsie, Sc.D. (Hyg), CSP, CIH

Concurrent Educational Sessions

501 Lessons Learned from Selecting and Implementing an
Electronic Incident Reporting System
Monte E. Bowman, CSP, RFP, REA

503 Why Don’t They Listen?
Donald J. Eckenfelder, P.E., CSP

504 Electrical Arc Hazard Assessment and Mitigation for the
Safety Professional
H. Landis Floyd, II, P.E.
Daniel R. Doan, P.E.

505 Construction Safety Efforts During Iraq and
Afghanistan Reconstruction
Bradley D. Giles, P.E., CSP
Charles Pryor, CSP

506 The Organizational Politics of Safety
Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM

508 So You Think You Have a Plan
James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP

509 Implementing Pre-Work Screening at
The Schwan Food Company:
Quality, Consistency and Results
Doug A. Klein, CSP
Kevin Schmidt

510 Implementing Safety During the
Design Phase of a Project
Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., CSP

511 The Role of Leadership in Fatality Prevention
Thomas R. Krause, Ph.D.

512 The New ISO Safety and Health Management
Standard and Other Safety and Health
Management Standards: Are You Ready?
C. Gary Lopez, CSP

513 Injury Among Direct Healthcare Staff–
An Unheralded Occupational Safety & Health Crisis
Stephen M. Manning, M.S., CSP

514 Combining Safety and Quality:
A Case Study from AstraZeneca
Thomas J. Burns
Terry L. Mathis

515 Circadian Rhythms and Shiftwork
Kathy J. McNeese, M.S., OHST

516 Understanding and Responding to Your
Personal Competitive Environment
Julius E. Rhodes, M.S.I.R., SPHR

517 Briefing: Global Issues and Trends in
Workplace Safety and Health
Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, RSP (U.K.)

518 Implications of the REACH EU Chemical Strategy—
Implications for Industry
Daniel E. Sullivan, Ph.D.

519 Establishing OSHA Outreach Training
Programs for Hispanic Laborers
Hernando “Ernie” Garcia, M.B.A., CSP, CPEA
Ivan Siguencia, ASP, CHST

520E Implementing EHS Software: The Do’s, Don’ts and
Critical Steps to Ensure Success
David S. Risi, CSP, CIH, CHMM

526 Focusing on the Right Issues Reduces the Cost of Risk
William H. Barbarow, B.S., CSP, ALCM

527 A Model for Enterprise Risk Management
With a Healthcare Organization
Wayne L. Brannan, CPHRM, CBCP, ARM
Jennifer R. Taylor, ABCP

528 Connecting Occupational Safety and Health
With the Business Agenda
Neil Budworth, BSc, MSc, CFIOSH
Richard Jones, MSc, CFIOSH, FRSH, AIEMA

530 Effects of Velocity and Occupant Sitting Position on the
Kinematics and Kinetics of the Lumbar Spine During
Simulated Low-Speed Rear Impacts
David L. Gushue, Ph.D.
Bradley W. Probst, M.S.
Brian Benda, Ph.D.
Tim Joganich, M.S., CHFP
Dan McDonough, M.S.
Michael L. Markushewski

531 “Pot Holes, Wet Stuff, and Hand-Cuffs:” A Look at a
Municipal Safety Program Turn-Around
Donald D. Garman, CSP

532 People-Based Safety™: An Evolution of
Behavior-Based Safety for Greater Effectiveness
E. Scott Geller, Ph.D.

534 Do Automated Control Systems Really Reduce
Human Errors and Incidents?
Joel M. Haight, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CIH

535 OHSAS 18001: The Emerging International Standard in
Health and Safety Management Systems
Norman A. Keith, J.D., LL.B., CRSP

536 Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
David R. Maloney

537 Are Your Volunteers Increasing Your Organization’s
Liability Risks?
Terrie S. Norris, CSP, ARM, CPSI

538 Applying Macroergonomics to Achieve Safety Excellence
Frederick Norton, M.S., CPE

539 10 Burner and Combustion System Hazards
That Can Cost You Your Life!
John R. Puskar, P.E.

540 Inside the Corporation: Innovation and Entrepreneurship for
Safety Professionals
Deborah R. Roy, MPH, CSP, CET, COHN-S

541 Creating a Healthy Workplace: Cutting Comp Claims with
Employee Wellness Programs
Judi Ulrey

542 Dashboards and Control Charts–Experiences in
Improving Safety at Hanford Washington
Steven S. Prevette, ASQ, CQE
David L. Jackson, CSP, CIH

544E The Basics of Risk Assessment
Bruce W. Main, P.E., CSP

551 Conducting Hotwork Operations in the Petrochemical Industry
Michael L. Bradshaw, CSP, CHMM, CBES

552 Safety and Environmental Issues During Disaster Site Response and Clean-Up
Jeffrey C. Camplin, B.S., CSP, CPEA
Douglas C. Sharp, CSP, OHST, CIE

553 Don’t Have an Occupational Health Program?
See You in Court!
Alfred A. Capuano, Ed.D., CET

554 The Functional Role of Occupational Health and Safety in
Corporate Sustainability: An Analysis of Possibility
James J. Colbert

555 USA Mobile Crane Operator Licensing Requirements
Craig W. Hauber, P.E., CSP

556 Current Issues Impact on the Future of the Safety Professional
Emory E. Knowles, III, M.S., CSP, CIH

557 Batteries Not Included: The Energized Approach to
Achieving a Safe, Healthy and Productive Workplace
Michael S. Melnik, OTR

558 Risk Communication: What About Me?
Carl R. Metzgar, CSP, ARM

560 Sleuthing 201, Background Checks and the Law
Barry J. Nadell, B.S.

561 Controlling the Risk of Violence in the Retail Workplace
George W. Pearson, CSP, ARM

563 GE’s Crash Course in Culture Change
Steven I. Simon, Ph.D.
Patrick M. Cowher

564 Development and Use of Fatality Narratives to
Convey Hazard Information
Peregrin O. Spielholz, Ph.D., CSP, CPE
Randy Clark, B.A.
Tom Sjostrom, M.S., CPEA

565 Building for Safety—Coordination Between the
Design Profession and the Fire Service
Catherine L. Stashak, CSP
Kenneth E. Bush

566 A Job Risk Assessment (JRA) Procedure for
Compliance with OHSAS 18001
Patricia Williams, CSP
Steven F. Kane, P.E., CSP

568 C.A.S.T. for Success
Barbara J. Yee, CHST
Gaylord I. Yoshimura, CHST

569E Six Sigma Safety: Establish World-Class
Continuous Improvement
Michael M. Williamsen, Ph.D.

602 Silica Dust Exposure in the Work Environment
Gary L. Buffington, CSP, CRSP, CSHM, PI
Randy M. McBurnett, CSP, CSHM

603 Are You Trapped by Your Life as a Consultant?
Pamela J. Ferrante, CSP, CHMM

604 The Critical Elements for Achieving Organizational
Safety and Health Performance Excellence
Samuel J. Gualardo, M.A., CSP

605 Participatory Decision-Making: Fostering Safety and
Health Collaboration Throughout the Organization
Katherine A. Hart, Ed.D., CSP

606 ANSI/ASSE A10 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for
Construction and Demolition Standards
Richard F. King, CSP

607 Training from Hell!
Jonathan T. Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CHMM, CET

608 Evaluating the Disabled: Training and
Programmatic Issues
Kevin G. McGuire

610 Drawing the Big Picture for Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Keith E. Vidal, P.E.
David M. Natalizia

611 Leadership in Ergonomics: Developing
Ergonomic Behavior
Robert F. Pater, M.A.

612 NFPA 70E: Need Help with Your Energized Work Program?
D. Paul Riley, CSP

613 Hazard Evaluation and Reduction for Health Care
Providers in a Home-Based Environment
Christian G. Ross, CSP, OSDT

614 Strategic Risk Management
Francis P. Sehn, M.S., CSP

615 From Basketball to Bono: Safety Is “Key” at
Seattle’s KeyArena
Mary P. Hollins, J.D., LL.B., CSHM
Jyo Singh

616 Improving Safety: Dealing with Unseen Disorders
Psychology, Disability and Safety
August K. Spector, Ed.D.

617 Modifying LOPA for Improved Performance
Glenn G. Young, CSP
Glenn S. Crowe, CSP

618E New Vehicle Safety Technology
Philip R. Moser

627 Third Party Accreditation of Environmental
Certifications—Part 1 of 2
Thomas S. Butler, Ph.D., CSP, CHMM
Roger L. Brauer, Ph.D., P.E., CSP
Mary Ann Latko, CSP, CIH, QEP

628 Safety Permits: A Risk-Management Process of
Hazardous Operations
Manuel B. Dominguez, M.S., CSP

629 Elements of Effective Presentations—Motivational and
Communication Skills for Safety Leaders
John W. Drebinger, Jr., CSP, CHt.

630 Fall Protection in General Industry Where No
OSHA Fall Regulations Apply
J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE

631 Engaging Your CEO in Safety: Lessons Learned from Golf
Fay F. Feeney, CSP, ARM
Teresa L. Pacelli, AIC, CIC

632 Environmental Track 101 for Safety Professionals—Water
Judy L. Freeman

633 What Am I Supposed to Do? Haz-Mat Incident Command
Made Simple Using the OSHA Regulations
Paul W. Gantt, REA

634 Minimizing Third-Party Liability in Safety and Health
Richard J. Gleason, M.S., CSP, CIH, CHMM

635 Ergonomic Solutions for Cleaning Workers
Rick Goggins, CPE

636 Mercury Exposure Assessment and Work Practice
Development for Cleaning Broken Fluorescent Bulbs
Terry L. Grover, B.A., M.A., J.D., CEA
Charles Vidich, M.S., B.S.
James Hennessey, B.S.
John Freitas, B.S.
M. Douglas Mueller, B.S., M.S., CIH

637 Selected Case Studies in Confined Space Entry Events
Timothy C. Healey

638 Hazard Identification and Control
Philip H. Lemons, M.B.A., CSP, ARM

639 Safety Success in Mining:
A Case Study for All Industries
Michael E. Neason, CMSP

640 Harnessing the Power of Leading Risk Indicators—
Your Safety Observations Could Tell You Where
Your Next Accident Is Coming From
Barry Nelson

641 Loss Prevention Program for Process, Construction or
Any Other Major Industry
Jitendra C. Patel, M.Phil, CPEA

643 Core Elements of Transportation Safety
Program Management
Amy Stewart, CSP

644 The Madrina—Padrino Public Safety Project:
A Culturally Competent Approach to Improving
Traffic Safety Among Latino Drivers
Carlos M. Sanchez
Jose O. Arrom, M.A.
Aida Giachello, Ph.D.

644 El Proyecto de Seguridad del Tráfico Madrina—Padrino:
Un Enfoque Cultural Competente para Mejorar la Seguridad
del Tráfico entre Conductores
Carlos M. Sanchez
Jose O. Arrom, M.A.
Aida Giachello, Ph.D.

645E Risk Assessment and Workplace Hazard Control:
US, GHS and EU Perspectives
Karan Singh, Ph.D.

651 Pre-Project Construction Safety Planning
Richard S. Baldwin, M.S., CSP

653 Third Party Accreditation of Environmental Certifications—
Part 2 of 2
Thomas S. Butler, Ph.D., CSP, CHMM
Richard K. Hofman, CSP, CIH, CPEA
Allison A. King, CHMM

654 The Partnership Program:
A Canadian Success Story
Holly C. Elke, CSP, CRSP, CMQOE

655 What Just Hit Me?
Mark A, Friend, Ed.D., CSP

656 A Case Study: Mitigating Methane Gas Intrusion in a
Large Development of New Residential Structures
Michael D. Geyer, P.E., CSP, CIH

658 Developing a Measurement Tool for
Public Sector Entities
Sally M. Higgins, CSP, CFPS

659 Use of ES&H Inspection to Develop Performance-Based
Leading Indicators and Avoid the “Safety Cop” Mentality
Michael D. Kinney, CSP, CPF

660 Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Bruce A. Brown, Ph.D., CSP, OHST
William “Scott” Stephens

661 Raising the Bar on Hot Work Safety
Kathie M. Leonard

662 Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS):
Not Just for Emergencies Anymore!
Debra L. Mays, M.S.

663 When the Safety System Fails the Worker:
Did We Do Our Job? A Case Study
Steven M. McConnell, CSP

664 Safety Training that Reaches the Most
Hardnosed Workforce
Ron Newton

665 Lone Workers: A Unique and Ongoing
Safety Management Challenge
Michael F. O’Toole, Ph.D.

666 Selecting Cost Effective Air Sampling
Methods for Exposure Monitoring
Frederick Posey, M.S., CIH

667 How to Conduct Effective Atmospheric Monitoring for
Confined Space Safety
R, Craig Schroll, CSP

668 Using RULA to Generate Job Rotation Schedules:
Perspective of Assembly Line Supervisors
Deepesh Desai, MISE, AEP
Scott W. Walker, M.S., CSP
Jerry A. Davis, Ph.D., CSP, CPE

669E Improving Safety Management Efficiency with
Handheld Computer Technology
Robert Retzlaff

701 Gender-Specific Hazards: Global Implications for
Occupational Safety and Health Research and
Policy Development
Adele L. Abrams, J.D., CMSP

703 Techniques for Hazard Recognition
David F. Coble, M.S., CSP

706 Safety Rule Book Revision at Alaska Railroad
Corporation—Transforming Safety Culture Through a
Participative Process
Julie S. Hile
Ernest W. Piper, III

707 Surgical Masks Are Not Respiratory Protection
Bridget Hofman, MSEH
Richard K. Hofman, CSP, CIH, CPEA

708 What Schools Need to Know About
Preventing Violent Incidents
Larry G. Holloway, CSP

710 Risk Assessments and Hierarchies of Control
[Emphasizing Z10 Requirements]
Fred A. Manuele, P.E., CSP

711 Leadership of the SH&E Profession
Thomas W. Lawrence, Jr., P.E., CSP

712 Stairways and Ergonomics
Jake L. Pauls, B. Arch., CPE

713 The Business Side of Safety
Jerry L. Williams, CSP, CPEA

715 “Understanding Human Error:” Exploring Their
Causes and Strategies for Prevention
Michael D. Topf, M.A.

716 Improving Safety Communication Skills:
Becoming an Empathic Communicator
Joshua H. Williams, Ph.D.

717 The Legal Implications of the Multi-Employer
Policy for General Industry and Their Contractors
Michael C. Wright, P.E., CSP, CPE
Moniqua Suits
Thomas M. Green, J.D.

718 La Fuerza Laboral Latina en Europa y en EEUU.
Situación y Programas de Actuación Dirigidos a su
Seguridad Laboral
Norman Ruano
David Sanchez, M.S., CSP, CIH

719E Drug Testing in the Construction Industry:
A Contractor’s Perspective
Roger Bruce
Steven Turko

721 Introduction to Fireground Strategies & Tactics for the
Non-Firefighter Safety Professional—Understanding the
Capabilities and Limitations of the Fire Department
Frank J. Baker, CSP, CFPS, ALCM

722 Productive Incident Investigation of Strains, Sprains & Pain
Robert C. Button, M.S.
James R. Dickie, CSP

723 Recreation Liability: A Guide to Park &
Recreation Risk Management
David J. Clovis, ARM

724 How Safety Professionals Can Implement the
S.A.F.E. Model on Playgrounds
Earl S. Colella, OHST
Susan D. Hudson, Ph.D.
Donna Thompson, Ph.D.

725 The Aging Driver and Changing Risks
Carmen W. Daecher, CHCM

726 Effective Training Technology Choices:
Improving Your ROI
Scott C. Dunsmore, CET
Paul Hausman

728 Human Performance Improvement
David A. Herbert, CSP

729 Research-to-Practice (r2p): Moving Science to
Solutions at NIOSH
Dawn Castillo, M.P.H.
Elaine Cullen, Ph.D.
Hongwei Hsiao, Ph.D.
R. DeLon Hull, Ph.D.
Nancy Stout, Ed.D.
Ted Teske

732 Hazard Analysis and Vehicle Safety Issues for
Emergency Medical Service Vehicles:
Where Is the State of the Art?
Nadine R. Levick, M.D., MPH

733 Team-Based Safety—Building a Safety Culture
Michael J. Heaton, CSP
Daniel H. McClain, CSP

734 How to Apply Safe Science in a
Modern Research Laboratory
Maureen Modica, CSP, CIH

735 Introduction to Basic Scaffold Safety
John A. Palmer, CSP

736 Easy to Say, Hard to Do: Lessons from
35 Years in Management
Dale L. Thompson, CSP, ARM

737 Records YOU Should Keep
Annabel Watters, CPA

738 ASSE Government Affairs Committee Update
Thomas F. Cecich, CSP, CIH

739E Workplace Complacency—Reduction Techniques
Gary Higbee, EMBA, CSP

741 Risk Factors for Construction Injuries:
A Multi-Project Case Study
Anthony Barsotti, M.A., CSP, ARM
T. Michael Porter, M.Ed., P.E., BSME

742 Business of Safety: Language, Marketing & Safety
James A. Boretti, CSP

743 Ergonomics at the Crossroads
Drew Bossen, M.B.A., PT

744 Postural Balance and Sloped Surfaces in
Roofing Construction
Sang D. Choi, Ph.D., CPE

745 Implementing an Arc Flash Protective
Clothing Program That Works!
Brian Degerness

746 Factoring Occupational Asthma
Into Your Safety Program
Sharon M. D’Orsie, Sc.D (Hyg)., CSP, CIH

747 Electrostatic Hazards Associated with
Liquid and Powder Processing
Vahid Ebadat, Ph.D.

748 Asbestos Exposure Control in Mining
Christopher Findlay, CIH, CMSP

750 Designing for Construction Worker Safety
John A. Gambatese, Ph.D., P.E.
John M. Mroszczyk, Ph.D., P.E., CSP

751 Benchmarking Warehouse and Distribution
Center Safety Management Controls:
An Approach Designed for Results
Timothy L. McCarty, CSP, ARM, ALCM
B. Scott Kuhnly, ASP, ARM, CPSI

752 Developing and Managing the Risk Management
Corrective Action Plan Process
Steven E. NyBlom, CSP, ARM, ALCM
John W. Sterritt, M.B.A., CSP, MSIH

753 Commercial and Residential Sprinkler Systems—
Critical Differences in Risk Assessment
Mark D. Oldham, CSP

754 The Missing Element in Fatality Prevention
James B. Spigener

756 It’s All Fun and Games: Twenty-Five
Activities to Make Training Great
Linda M. Tapp, CSP, ALCM

757 Hazardous Drugs—Addressing the Risk in
Healthcare Facilities
Joseph W. Klancher, CSP, MPH
Mary E. Vorndran, M.A., CSP
William Weiss, RPh

759E Smooth Transition Dok System Backgrounder
Walt Swietlik

761 The Missing Link: Why Industry Leaders
Are Not Fully Prepared for Loss Control
E. Scott Dunlap, M.S., CSP
Earl H. Blair, Ed.D., CSP

762 Myths and Misconceptions in Fall Protection
Richard J. Epp, P.E., CSP

763 Building Toward Sustainable Safety and Health
John A. Gambatese, Ph.D., P.E.
Sathyanarayanan Rajendran
Michael G. Behm, Ph.D., CSP

764 Using Specifications to Control Risk, Safety and
Product Liability in Out-Sourced Manufactured Goods
James N. Gilson, P.E., CPCC

765 6 ½ Simple Tools to Prove Value, Gain
Cooperation, and Save Lives
Rodney E. Grieve

766 A Case in Point: Using Severe Injury Cases in
Young Workers to Raise Safety Awareness
Cynthia L. Lewis, MSPH
Mary E. Miller, RN, MN

767 Anhydrous Ammonia—Health and Safety Issues
Martin P. Jeppeson, M.B.A., CSP, ARM

769 Reducing Drama: Proven Strategies for
Improving Safety Performance
Dan C. Miller

770 Enhancing Your Safety Program with Safety Signs
Linda Moquet

771 The Island Institute
James L. Newberry

772 Effective Management of Risk Using
Internet-Based Technology
John R. Billingham, CSP, ARM, CRM, CIC
Joey Page

773 Improving Gender Balance: Challenges and
Opportunities for the Safety Profession
Tracey K. Riepenhoff, P.E., CSP

774 Sanitary Sewer Excavations and the Application of
OSHA’s Two Confined Spaces Standards–
Construction & General Industry
Michael R. Roop

775 A Study of the Effects of Isokinetic Pre-employment Physical
Capability Screening in the Reduction of Musculoskeletal
Disorders in a Labor Intensive Work Environment
Keith E. Rosenblum
Arti Shankar

776 De-mystifying Organizational Culture for the
Safety Professional
Steven Schiff, Ph.D.

777 How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks:
Training Tips for the Adult Learner
Michelle H. Kelly, ARM, CPSI

781 Integrated Emergency Response Planning
William R. Coffey, CSP, CPEA

782 Preventing MSDs in an Aging Workforce—
Strategies for Integrating Safety, Fitness, and
Supervisor Leadership
Fred S. Drennan

783 Getting the Best Out of Collateral Duty Safety
Representatives in the Public Sector
Fred E. Fanning, M.Ed., M.A., CSP

784 Integrating Learning into Safety
Howard J. Gordon, M.S.

785 Biomechanical Analysis in Slip,
Trip, Stumble, and Fall Accidents
Tim G. Joganich, M.S., CHFP

786 What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Ensuring a Successful Relationship Between a
Construction Contractor, Broker and Insurance Carrier by
Developing Innovative, Realistic Expectations and Involvement
Patricia A. Kagerer, CSP, ARM, AIC
Lisa Keel
Martin Yung, ARM

787 What Safety Professionals Need to Know
About Risk Management
Henry D. Kaplan, ARM, ALCM

788 Developing Effective Electrical Safety Programs
John J. Kolak, M.S., CSP

789 Working Together for a Safe Campus:
A Model for Fire Safety in Student Housing
Maureen M. Kotlas, CSP
Alan Sactor, CFPS

790 Conducting Risk Assessments in an
Enterprise Risk Management Setting
Jerry D. Loghry, CSP, CPP
Chad B. Veach, CSP

791 Cultivating Safety Communities of Practice
David L. Machles, Ed.D.

792 Finding Industrial Safety Hazards (FISH)
John J. Podojil, CHCM, CHMM, REA, CPEA

793 Continuous Improvement of Safety
Professionals’ Core Proficiencies
John J. Russell, M.S., P.E., CSP, CPE, ARM
Joyce Witham, ARM

794 Safety and Regulatory Factors of Clandestine
Methamphetamine Clean-Up
Douglas C. Sharp, CSP, OHST

795 Evaluation of International Safety Symbols
Lawrence J.H. Schulze, Ph.D., P.E., CPE

797 Which HAZWOPER Training Do I Need?
David M. Woodard, CSP

Fundamentals of SH&E

101A Overview of Regulatory Compliance
Timothy R. Fisher, CSP, ARM, CPEA

101B Hazard Identification and Control
Steven F. Kane, P.E., CSP

101C Workplace Health
C. David Langlois, CSP

101D An Overview of the Environment
Donald L. Legg, P.E., QEP

101E Basic Safety Management Elements
Joel N. Tietjens, CSP, CSHM