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Courses/Conferences

This Section contains announcements of courses, conferences, meetings and workshops of possible interest to Industrial Hygienists. See the "What's New?" Section for announcements of specific AIHA Manitoba meetings.

The following are listed:

Spring 2010 OH&S Courses Now Available!

Spring Session dates have just been announced for the following courses, presented in collaboration with IAPA

NEW FOR 2010 - Power Press Safeguarding based on CSA Z142-10

Register for Power Press Safeguarding based on CSA Z142-10

·         Identify current revisions of Z142-10 and implications for the workplace
·         Understand safety requirements including control reliability, stopping times and distances, safeguards
·         Review machinery requirements and apply to the workplace through case discussions

Inspecting & Maintaining Steel Storage Racks

Register for Inspecting & Maintaining Steel Storage Racks

·         Recognizing general rack hazards
·         Recognizing/gauging the severity of damage
·         Understanding modifications and the need for pre-start reviews (PSRs)
·         Conducting an inspection through a comprehensive simulated exercise

Safeguarding of Machinery based on CSA Z432-04

Register for Safeguarding of Machinery based on CSA Z432-04

·         Risk Assessment/Reduction
·         Mechanical Design Application
·         Requirements for Safety Control Systems/Safeguarding Devices
·         Application Requirement of Safeguarding Devices

 

Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review

September 20 - 24, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$795.00

Sponsored by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety
A NIOSH-Sponsored Education and Research Center
University of Minnesota School of Public Health

The Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review is designed to provide an intensive review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics, focusing on preparing practicing industrial hygienists for the ABIH Certification Examination. Comprehensive coverage of the technical rubrics of industrial hygiene is provided by practicing professionals. The presenters, each of whom are experts in their field, will help students organize large amounts of data to correctly answer exam questions. Industrial hygienists seeking a comprehensive review of the entire field are also encouraged to attend as well as other professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding in the fundamentals and concepts of Industrial Hygiene. A basic understanding of the field is presumed, as well as basic skills in mathematics and chemistry.

Application has been made to:

  • American Board of Industrial Hygiene – Certification Maintenance Points (CMs)
    5.0 Industrial Hygiene CM Points
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) - This course is designed to meet the criteria for Continuance of Certification (COC) as specified by the BCSP.

For further information or to register please go to: http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/mcohs
or contact Chris Western at cwestern@umn.edu  or 1-800-493-2060.

North Carolina Industrial Ventilation Conference (Raleigh, NC)
Late April 2010

University of North Carolina – Industrial Hygiene Institutes
Summer – August, Norfolk, Virginia
Winter – February, Florida

A 2-1/2 day course on Evaluating and Troubleshooting Problem Ventilation Systems which includes hands on time on a table top ventilation system.

Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference (Lansing, MI)
February 2010

Alabama Industrial Ventilation Conference (Birmingham, AL)
October 2009

CSA Course Schedule (2009 Fall Schedule)

Adjusting Occupational Exposure Limits
October 6, 2009

Canada Inns Polo Park
8 AM to 4 PM
$50/person

Continental breakfast and buffet lunch provided.
Maximum 30 attendees.

First five to sign up and agree bring a laptop for the workshop case studies get in free.

Who should attend? Managers, Supervisors, Workplace Safety and Health Committee members, Safety Professionals, Union Representatives.

In 2006, the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation was adopted. One of the things it emphasized was that the workplace exposure limits adopted in Manitoba (TLVs) are to be used as intended by the TLV Committee. This means adjusting the TLVs to take into account differences in conditions of the workplace and the workforce. Failure to take these conditions into account can lead to overexposed workers even when the exposure limits are met. Examples are shown below. 

EFFECT

CONDITION

POSSIBLE EFFECT

Worker Health

Lead exposure with a minor kidney impairment

19% reduction in TLV to maintain equivalent effect

Other Exposures

5 ppm environmental carbon monoxide level

10% reduction in TLV to maintain equivalent total exposure

Worker Sensitivity

Sensitization to MDI

70% reduction in TLV to protect workers

Unusual Work Schedule

Exposed to carbon monoxide for 4 days / week, 10 hrs / day

20% to 50% reduction in TLV depending on model used to maintain equivalent exposure

Physical Exertion

Working with carbon tetrachloride at a moderate work load

50% reduction in TLV to maintain equivalent exposure

Multiple Routes of Exposure

A worker’s hands are contaminated with ethyl benzene for 30 minutes / day

The workers exposure is 4.8 times the TLV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Making these essential adjustments can be difficult for someone unfamiliar with the practice of occupational hygiene. To assist workplaces and safety committees to meet their responsibilities under Manitoba legislation, the Manitoba Workers Compensation Board has funded the development of a guideline for non-occupational hygienists.

WORKSHOP

To help introduce the guideline to Manitoba Workplaces the Manitoba Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association is planning a workshop on how to comply with this part of the Manitoba Regulation 217/2006.

FREE COPIES

Copies of the guideline can be downloaded from:  www.adjustingtlvs.com

 

Two-day Industrial Ventilation Training
October 27- 28, 2009

Do you know how well your ventilation system is working or need additional ventilation at your workplace but don't know where to start?

Are you preparing to write an industrial hygiene examination?

The Manitoba Local Section of the AIHA is offering Jeff Burton's two-day Industrial Ventilation Training October 27 and 28, 2009 to be held at Manitoba Hydro's 35 Sutherland Classroom.

Cost for the two-day intensive study of ventilation is $900.00 CDN. The course includes Jeff Burton's "Industrial Ventilation Workbook" and a copy of Power Point presentations used in the training.

Topics to be covered include:

* Behavior of air,

* Dilution ventilation systems,

* Local exhaust ventilation systems,

* Hood design and selection,

* Introduction to selection and design of ductwork,

* Fan selection, and

* Exhaust stacks

Teaching method is a combination of Power Point lecture, class discussions, and two person teams completing problems in the appropriate chapters of the workbook. The minimum class size is 10 and the maximum class size is 24 participants.

Students should bring their own calculator.

The instructor for the course is Gary Johnson. He is an industrial ventilation system engineer with over 25 years of experience with system design, maintenance, and technical training. He is a frequent presenter of Industrial Hygiene Professional Development Courses and for engineering conferences and webinars. He is a member of the North Carolina Industrial Ventilation Conference and a part time instructor for the OSHA Training Institute in Chicago. He has published numerous magazine articles and has served on several technical committees.

We can provide invoices if needed. Sorry no credit cards accepted.

Please make cheques payable to the AIHA Manitoba Local Section.

Registration and payment may be sent to:

Angela Barratt
Occupational Hygienist
MB Labour and Immigration
Workplace Safety and Health Division
200-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0P8
Angela.Barratt@gov.mb.ca
office (204)945-3600
cell phone (204)792 6516
fax (204) 948-2209

APAM Annual Conference & Trade Show

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Canad Inns Polo Park

Preserving Safety – One Small Step for Man,
One Giant Leap for Mankind


To register: www.preventaccidents.ca

HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The Harvard School of Public Health is pleased to offer safety and environmental training courses. Please register as early as possible to guarantee your space. For more information, visit:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Dalhousie University
Continuing Technical Education
Sexton Campus
5269 Morris Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1B6

Course information is available on the website: http://www.cte.dal.ca

For more information, or to register, please call Gena Brewer at 902-494-6092 or 1-800-565-1179; fax 902-423-9859; or e- mail gena.brewer@dal.ca

CSA LEARNING CENTRE

The Learning Centre offers seminars and workshops based on CSA standards; these events are delivered by CSA members who also contribute their expertise to the development of CSA's consensus standards. Information is available at:

http://learningcentre.csa.ca

 

 

   

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