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Wednesday, May 25
Technical Sessions

GENERAL
SESSION

Innovation Is Not a Choice, It Is a Must! (Would You Rather Be a Cadillac or an Oldsmobile?)

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Dr. Richard Fulwiler, CIHDr. Richard Fulwiler, CIH, Technology Leadership Associates, Cincinnati, OH

The fate of the once venerable Oldsmobile and the future of the iconic Cadillac serve as a powerful reminder that innovation or even reinvention is critical to the future of IH. Our opening session speaker, Dr. Canton, a futurist, addresses future global trends. Our Tuesday general session speaker, Dr. Maynard, addresses nanotechnology, an exciting new occupational health challenge. The quality of our future and the well being of the workforce depend on how well IH adapts to the changing demographics of its customers and their new technologies. Dr. Fulwiler, who retired as director of health and safety worldwide for Proctor & Gamble, a company broadly admired for achieving H&S excellence through the development and deployment of a comprehensive behavior-based H&S management system spanning the globe, will “peel the onion.” He will provide clear insight on the “what’s” and “how’s” we need to address if we are to have a vibrant future. Innovation is not a choice for our profession; it is a mantra we must all embrace.

 

CR
316

Optimizing Your Safety Culture Through Management

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 316
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: O. Douglass, Weston Solutions, Inc., West Chester, PA. Monitors: P. Kimbrough, 3M, St Paul, MN; M. van Meter, Ambler, PA. Presenter: R. Ryan, Safety Metrics Inc., Bear, DE.

Creating an "injury-free" safety culture without measurement is impossible. Advanced safety cultures have these key parameters and the ability to measure their effectiveness: management's leadership and commitment, employees' involvement and ownership for safety, their attitude and motivation to work safely, the effectiveness of communication and feedback, safety training and supervisors' ability to apply motivational skills. These key parameters must be properly defined, measured and modified as needed to be able to progress past the level of mediocrity.

Presentation Objectives:

  • How to measure your safety culture
  • The importance of measurement and feedback in safety cultures
  • How to build change within your safety culture

CR
317

How Safety Professionals Can Influence Design Professionals to "Engineer Out" Hazards

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 317
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: K. Lavaty, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Portland, OR. Monitors: L. Sedlak, Black & Decker, HHI, Foothill Rance, CA; J. Glass, Hillmann Environmental Co., Union, NJ. Presenters: M. Wright, Safety through Engineering, New Carlisle, OH; M. Suits, Safety through Engineering, New Carlisle, OH.

How are engineers and architects responsible for safe buildings, beyond building codes? Does your team ask "Why didn't the engineer or architect design hazards out at the start?" Most designers are taught formally and on-the-job that their primary safety role is to prevent the collapse of structures as dictated by building code requirements and typically are not involved with construction or maintenance phases of structures. This session addresses how to involve designers in the safe design of facilities and machines.

Presentation Objectives:

  • Strengthen competence in developing safety design criteria for facilities and machines
  • What owners should require of design professionals to ensure facilities and machinery are safe
  • Understand safety roles and responsibilities for engineers and architects

CR
318

Green Design in Health Care

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 318
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: E. Stewart, Kaiser Permanente National EH&S, Oakland, CA. Monitors: Shivajee Sinha, Alcoa World Alumina, Pittsburg, PA; R. Barr, Alcoa Corporate Center, Pttsburgh, PA. Presenters: T. Lent, Healthy Building Network, Berkeley, CA; M. Hrast, Kaiser Permanente NFS, Modesto, CA.

A building boom in health care facilities is on. Industrial hygienists and environmental health and safety professionals have a unique opportunity to influence the design of the buildings that will be used to deliver health care over the next 30 years, and thereby influence indoor environmental quality and waste minimization. This crossover session will explore green building design concepts in the framework of the GGHC certification and as illustrated by a case study of a medical office building in central California.

Presentation Objectives:

  • To provide a framework for the understanding what makes a "green" building
  • To illustrate specific examples where industrial hygienists can influence building design
  • To provide a case study of an actual health care facility that incorporated USGBC criteria for self-certification at the silver level

CR
319

A Paradigm Shift in Managing a Gas Detection Program

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 319
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: K. Mangieri, Industrial Scientific Corporation, Oakdale, PA. Monitors: D. Wagner, Industrial Scientific Corporation, Oakdale, PA.; C. Lange, Industrial Scientific Corporation, Oakdale, PA. Presenter: G. Miller, Industrial Scientific Corporation, Oakdale, PA.

A new way of managing a gas detection program modifies the current business model by providing a service-based solution, not a hardware based approach. Under this new paradigm, the supply, calibration, maintenance, repair, and record-keeping of an entire gas detection fleet can be managed remotely. Through patented technology and remote, 24-hour monitoring, the status of the gas monitors, calibration gas condition, sensor performance and instrument calibration is reported via the Internet and available as a service on a subscription basis.

Presentation Objectives:

  • Overview of current (hardware-based) business model of managing a gas detection fleet
  • Introduction of alternative (service-based) business model
  • Review advantages of service-based gas monitoring program

CR
320

So, You Want to be a VPP Special Government Employee

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 320
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: K. Blondin, General Service Administration, Washington, DC. Monitors: B. Howell, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, VA; A. Amendola, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. Presenters: J. Kim, C. Slaughter, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.

The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), OSHA's recognition of safety and health excellence, fosters cooperative relationships with industry leaders. VPP participants support this relationship by providing qualified volunteers to serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs). Working side-by-side with OSHA on VPP onsite evaluation teams, SGEs see best practices in worker safety and health first hand. Learn about VPP and what it takes to become an SGE. Join the ranks of more than 400 trained SGEs who participate in this innovative program.

Presentation Objectives:

  • To learn OSHA's VPP requirements
  • To learn how to become an Special Government Employee (SGE)
  • To learn the benefits of participating in these two unique government programs

SPECIAL

Interactive General Session Breakout

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Moderator: R. Soule, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. Monitor: Z. Zustra, MPW Industrial Services, Hebron, OH.

What are your thoughts on innovation of the IH profession? Having heard Dr. Fulwiler’s keynote presentation and others that have taken place this week, where do you stand? Does IH have a future? If so, what innovations do we have to put in place to assure the future? This is your opportunity to air your suggestions and ideas. In a smaller room, Dr. Fulwiler will facilitate this interactive session with the goal of generating a list of possible actions and future directions that AIHA/ACGIH or fellow industrial hygienists might consider pursuing. Help drive and increase future opportunities for the IH profession! Attend this special, new, and engaging session.

 

PO
111

Occupational Epidemiology 2―
Retrospective Exposure Assessment in the Chemical Industry

PODIUM 111
10:00 a.m.–Noon

Arranger: S. Maberti, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX. Moderator: C. Rennix, U.S. Navy, Portsmouth, VA. Monitors: T. Redford, National Naval Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.; M. Eklund, St. Paul, MN.

10:00 a.m.
Exposure Assessment for an Epidemiologic Study of Brain Tumors Among Petrochemical Research Workers. (81) R. Kalmes, G. Brorby, M. Kelsh, Exponent, Oakland, CA; P. Buffler, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

10:20 a.m.
Retrospective Exposure Assessment for a Case-Control Study of Brain Cancer Among Employees at a Chemical Research Facility. (82) A. Kreft, Rohm and Haas Company, Spring House, PA.

10:40 a.m.
The Characteristic Changes in Exposure Levels in Chloroprene Monomer and Polymer Production. (83) N. Esmen, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; T. Hall, M. Phillips, P. Jones, H. Basara, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; G. Marsh, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

11:00 a.m.
Exposures to Chloroprene Monomer and Other Process Chemicals During Polymerization Processes at 4 Polychloroprene Synthesis Facilities. (84) P. Jones, T. Hall, H. Basara, M. Phillips, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma CIty, OK; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL; G. Marsh, J. Buchanich, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; R. Leonard, E.I. du Pont de Nemours, Inc., Wilmington, DE.

11:20 a.m.
Exposures to Chloroprene Monomer (a and ß) and Other Process Chemicals During Monomer Production at Four Polychloroprene Synthesis Facilities. (85) T. Hall, P. Jones, H. Basara, M. Phillips, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL; R. Leonard, I.E. du Pont de Nemours, Inc., Wilmington, DE; M. Gary, J. Buchanich, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

11:40 a.m.
Mortality Patterns Among Industrial Workers Exposed to Chloroprene and Other Substances. (86) A. Youk, G. Marsh, J. Buchanich, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL; T. Hall, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.

PO
112

Agricultural Safety and Health

PODIUM 112
10:00 a.m.–Noon

Arranger: G. Kullman, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. Moderator: T. Nalbone, University of Texas, Tyler, TX. Monitors: K. Lee, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.; S. Reynolds, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.

10:00 a.m.  Gravimetric and Endotoxin Evaluation of Size-Selective Sampling Methods Using Swine Dust in a Wind Tunnel. (87) S. Reynolds, J. Nakatsu, J. Mehaffy, M. Tillery, T. Keefe, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO; P. Thorne, M. O'Neill, N. Metwali, P. O'Shaughnessy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

10:20 a.m.
Personal Exposure to Total Dust, Ammonia, and Endotoxin Among Workers in a Swine Confinement Facility. (88) R. Malcolm, L. Conroy, T. Schoonover, S. Erdal, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

10:40 a.m.
The Effects of Environmental Improvement on the Bioaerosol Concentrations in the Layer Houses. (89)
W. Lin, C. Chen, W. Tian, W. Chang, Y. Weng, C. Ho, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Republic of China; W. Chou, Hung Kuang University,Salu, Taichung, Taiwan Republic of China.

11:00 a.m.
An Overview of Closed System Use for Pesticides in California 2001
2002. (90) H. Fong, F. Schneider, Cal/EPA, Sacramento, CA.

11:20 a.m.
Occupational Exposures to Noise in Agricultural Settings. (91) C. Achutan, R. Tubbs, CDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH.

11:40 a.m.
Participatory Approach in Occupational Health of Hispanic Farmworkers in the "Lake Region." (92) M. Vela Acosta, University of Texas, Brownsville, TX; V. Fischer, D. Reding, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI; S. Cooper, Texas A & M University, Bryan, TX.

PO
113

Training and Risk Communication Issues

PODIUM 113
10:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Arranger: B. Schlegel, UMDNJ School of Public Health/EOHSI, Piscataway, NJ. Moderator: M. Brantmayer, EG&G Technical Services Inc., Morgantown, WV. Monitors: R. James, Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.; T. Kohl, Kohl Consulting and Training, LLC, Paw Paw, MI.

Co-Sponsored by Communications and Training Methods, Management, and Stewardship and Sustainability Committees.

10:00 a.m.
Final Guidelines for the Training of Workers Engaged in Work Associated With Mold. (93) T. Outwater, NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC; B. Lippy, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training, Washington, DC; D. Dobbin, Society for Occupational and Environmental Health, Washington, DC.

10:20 a.m.
E-Learning in Health and Safety Management—The CCOHS Experience. (94) B. Pathak, C. Moore, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

10:40 a.m.
Trends and Considerations for Multilingual HazMat Compliance. (95) J. Kraus, 3E Company, Carlsbad, CA.

11:00 a.m.
Development of an Effective OSH Academic Program Assessment: Trials and Tribulations of a Flexible Practitioner Program. (96) J. Zey, A. Greife, D. Laster, CMSU, Warrensburg, MO.

11:20 a.m.
The Effects of a Behavior-Based Safety Program on Non-Targeted Safe Behaviors. (97) J. Godbey, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL.

11:40 a.m.
Tools for Dealing With Fears of Radiation and Nuclear Terrorism. (98) R. Johnson, Radiation Safety Academy, Gaithersburg, MD.

Noon
Understanding Your Workers Through Outrage. (99) M. Sullivan, McDaniel Lambert Inc., Newbury Park, CA.

RT
225

Evaluation and Control of Dermal Exposures in the Workplace

ROUNDTABLE 225
10:00 a.m.–Noon

Arranger: G. Day, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. Moderator: G. Day, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. Monitors: J. Sahmel, National Park Service, Denver, CO.; M. Dunham, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Approximately one fourth of all TLV®-designated chemicals are assigned a skin notation, signifying the potential for significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route. For these and many other chemicals, there are few practical and straightforward techniques for measurement and assessment of dermal exposures. Certainly, the potential for dermal exposure can first be evaluated by considering the physical and chemical characteristics of a given compound, but methods for measuring dermal exposures in the field are less well defined. The objective of this session is to present qualitative and quantitative approaches currently being used for measuring, evaluating, and controlling dermal exposures in the workplace. A range of topics balances experimental concepts with real-world data. The list of invited speakers includes nationally and internationally recognized experts from academia, government, and industry. Presenters will focus on the development and effectiveness of methods for reducing dermal exposures and improving worker health.

  • Dermal Exposure to Acrylates: Case Studies. N. Wong, 3M Company, St. Paul, MN.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of a Surface Cleanliness Post Spill Cleanup of a Particulate Using Defined Cleaning Techniques. M. Coggins, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland.
  • A Simple Workplace-Based Approach to Dermal Risk Assessment. H. Packham, EnviroDerm Services, Evesham, United Kingdom.
  • Assessing Biologically Relevant Dermal Exposure. J. Cherrie, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

RT
226

Asbestos: Everything Old Is New Again―
An Update on Recent Research Regarding Asbestos Exposure and Health Risks

ROUNDTABLE 226
10:00 a.m.–Noon

Arranger: G. Brorby, Exponent, Oakland, CA. Moderator: D. Paustenbach, ChemRisk, San Francisco, CA. Monitors: E. Dahlen, Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Menlo Park, CA.; E. Goswami, Exponent, Oakland, CA.

Despite nearly a century of study, asbestos remains an active area of scientific research. This roundtable will present several emerging issues that are changing our understanding of asbestos exposure and disease. Specifically, past and current asbestos monitoring has improved our understanding of historical exposures for some workplace settings. Absent empirical data, exposure simulation studies are playing a larger role in retrospective health studies. Fiber burden analyses provide an alternative method for evaluating exposure, especially differences in deposition, translocation, and persistence of different fiber types/sizes. Notwithstanding more than 100 epidemiology studies, there is still debate as to whether there is an increased risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, or other diseases in certain worker populations. Meta analyses are addressing some of the weaknesses inherent in individual studies. EPA conducted its last cancer risk assessment of asbestos nearly 20 years ago. With EPA funding, an updated protocol has been developed, incorporating the wealth of information developed in the intervening years. This protocol represents a radical departure from its predecessor and, if adopted, will substantially impact future asbestos regulations.

  • Use of Fiber Burden Analyses in Evaluating Historical Exposures. V. Roggli, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
  • Exposure Simulation Studies of Historical Work Environments. F. Mowat, Exponent, Menlo Park, CA.
  • Meta Analysis as a Tool for Understanding Asbestos-Related Disease. D. Garabrant, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI.
  • Proposed Protocol to Assess Asbestos-Related Risk. D. Berman, Aeolus Inc., Albany, CA.

RT
227

Trench Warfare: How to Dig Ourselves Out of a Hole on Trench Safety

ROUNDTABLE 227
10:00 a.m.–Noon

Arranger: S. Schneider, Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America, Washington, DC. Moderator: J. Keyes, CHESS Inc., Woodbury, MN. Monitors: D. Garvey, St. Paul, MN.; J. Platner, Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Silver Spring, MD.

In 1985, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated the current Special Emphasis Program (SEP) on trenching and excavation. To date, OSHA has conducted approximately 46,000 inspections and issued more than 100,000 violations with penalties totaling to nearly $90 million under this SEP. Despite OSHA's enforcement activities, trenching and excavating continues to be one of the most hazardous operations in construction today. An annual average of 38 trenching and excavating related fatalities were reported to OSHA from 1993 to 2002. However, 53 excavation related fatalities were reported to OSHA in 2003. The recent increase in trenching and excavating related fatalities were examined by OSHA's Directorate of Construction (DOC). The DOC findings were shared with the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) Excavation Workgroup to identify strategies for reducing excavation related fatalities. The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss DOC's findings and corresponding ACCSH Excavation Workgroup interventions. We will also discuss an innovative project at University of California–Berkeley on trench safety interventions.

  • Defining the Problem—OSHA Analysis of the Data on 34 Construction Trench Fatalities in 2003. D. Krupinski, II, OSHA DOC, Washington, DC.
  • ACCSH Trenching Work Group―A Labor Perspective. S. Schneider, Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America, Washington, DC.
  • Recommendations for Trench Safety―A Contractor's Perspective. G. Strudwick, Greg Strudwick & Associates, Coppell, TX.
  • Developing Strategies to Prevent Trenching Injuries and Fatalities in California. B. Plog, University of California–Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

LECTURE

Cummings Award Lecture

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Dr. S. Z. Mansdorf, PhD, CIH, CSP, QEPDr. S. Z. Mansdorf, PhD, CIH, CSP, QEP
L'Oreal
Aulnay-sous-Bois Cedex, France

30 Years in the Trade: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future

Several years ago, the late Larry Birkner gave an inspired presentation on what the future might look like. The overall theme was the winds of change and an emphasis on a potential global shortage of some fossil fuels with subsistence as a major concern. It is too early to know if his predictions will hold true. However, it is clear that we have experienced huge changes in our lives and our profession since I have practiced industrial hygiene.

In this presentation I will follow in his footsteps but present a more short term perspective evolving through commentary on the recent past, the present and my perception on the future as it directly effects our profession. With the caveat of one of Gordon Banks favorite expressions, "…those that glaze into the crystal ball to predict the future are bound to eat glass…"

As the great American philosopher, Yogi Berea, once said, "You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there."

CR
321

Yucca Mountain Project (YMP), the Proposed High Nuclear Repository: Environmental Concerns, Risk Assessment of Complex Mixtures, and Transportation Area of Great Concerns

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 321
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Moderator: W. Culberth, University of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. Monitors: A. Lewis, Coastal Training Technologies, Virginia Beach, VA; K. Lavaty, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Portland, OR; C. Nichelson, S.M. Stoller Corporation, Idaho Falls, ID. Presenters: J. Paz, J&L Environmental Service Inc., Las Vegas, NV; R. Halstead, State of Nevada Agency for Nuclear Program, Carson City, NV.

Presentation Objectives:

  • The unique environmental issues and the complexity associated with the operation of the proposed repository such as seismic and volcanic activity, and the potential groundwater contamination
  • The potential health hazards associated with the proposed high nuclear repository: Risk of complex mixtures, bystander effects, and canister corrosion associated with potential public health risks.
  • To discuss the potential hazards of transportation of high nuclear waste

PO
114

Building Construction Mold Issues ("Don't Build Wet Buildings")

PODIUM 114
1:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.

Arrangers: N. Zimmerman, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN; L. Albin, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Moderator: L. Albin, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Monitors: K. Fischer, Horne Engineering Services Inc., Falls Church, VA.; B. Epstien, Air Quality Sciences, Inc., Marietta, GA.

1:00 p.m.
Addressing Mold Growth on Lumber During Construction: Facts, Myths, Perceptions, and Solutions. (100) B. Kollmeyer, M. Canright, A. Bendush, S. Harney, Forensic Analytical, Rancho Dominguez Hills, CA.

1:20 p.m.
The Impact of Historic Residential Framing Styles on Mold Growth Assessment and Remediation. (101) P. Hand, B. Woodhull, Clayton Group Services Inc., Edison, NJ.

1:40 p.m.
Mold During New Building Construction in the Northwest: Five Case Studies. (102) M. Rose, Clayton Group Services Inc., Seattle, WA.

2:00 p.m.
Case Study―What Makes Some Hotels Susceptible to Mold Growth. (103) P. Haas, D. Zehnter, Morse Zehnter Associates, West Palm Beach, FL; R. Morse, Morse Zehnter Associates, Poestenkill, NY.

2:20 p.m.
Building Shrinkage and Microbial Damage: Plumbing Failures and Water Infiltration from Joint Failures. (104) G. Crawford, F. Boelter, M. Cornwell, Boelter & Yates Inc., Park Ridge, IL.

2:40 p.m.
The Effectiveness of Antifungal Agents as Inhibitors of Mold Growth on Gypsum Wallboard. (105) V. Perez, N. Zimmerman, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN.

3:00 p.m.
Efficacy of Chlorine Bleach in Killing and Blocking Allergic Reactions to Mold on Contaminated Building Materials. (106) J. Martyny, K. Pacheco, R. Harbeck, E. Barker, M. Sills, S. Arbuckle, L. Newman, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO.

PO
115

Respiratory Protection 1: Wearer and Component Performance

PODIUM 115
1:00 p.m.–4:40 p.m.

Arranger: J. Johnson, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA. Moderator: S. Graham, US Army CHPPM, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Monitors: B. Kjellberg, The SEA Group, Branford, CT; Z. Zhuang, NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA.

1:00 p.m.
Correlation Between Pychological Type and Performance Time While Wearing a Respirator. (107) A. Johnson, F. Koh, W. Scott, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

1:20 p.m.
Inspiratory Flow Rates During Hard Work When Breathing Through Different Respirator Inhalation and Exhalation Resistances. (108) K. Coyne, D. Caretti, U.S. Army Edgewood CB Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; A. Johnson, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD.

1:40 p.m.
Mean and Maximum Peak Inspiratory Flow Values and Durations in Normal Adults Exercising at Light, Moderate, and Heavy Workloads. (109) P. Cassidy, N. Anderson, L. Janssen, 3M Company, St. Paul, MN; D. Dengel, C. Kaufman, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

2:00 p.m.
Model of Exercise Performance While Wearing a Respirator. (110) A. Johnson, Y. Chou, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

2:20 p.m.
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Levels During Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing. (111) E. Laferty, USAF, Hickam AFB, HI; R. McKay, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

2:40 p.m.
How Far Can One Walk Wearing a SCSR? (112) A. Johnson, W. Scott, S. Phelps, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

3:00 p.m. Break

3:20 p.m.
Estimating Service Lives of Organic Vapor Respirator Cartridges for Multiple Vapors at all Humidities. (113) G. Wood, Consultant, Los Alamos, NM; J. Snyder, NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA.

3:40 p.m.
Constant Flow or Breather Flow Through a Canister; Does it Influence the Breakthrough Time? (114) L. Steenweg, M. Linders, S. van der Gijp, TNO-PML, Rijswijk, The Netherlands.

4:00 p.m.
Effect of Aerosol Loading on the Breakthrough Characteristics of Charcoal Cartridge. (115) C. Chen, C. Lin, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China; S. Huang, C. Chen, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China; Y. Kuo, Chung Hwa College of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan Republic of China.

4:20 p.m.
Comparing the Adsorption Characteristics of a New Composite Material With Granular Activated Carbon. (116) C. Lungu, J. Park, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

PO
116

Exposure Assessment Strategies 2

PODIUM 116
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Arranger: P. Williamson DeBoe, Pfizer, Kalamazoo, MI. Moderator: R. Hirsh, Rohm and Haas Company, Hayward, CA. Monitors: E. Iyiegbuniwe, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY; M. Garrett, 3 M, Brownwood, TX.

1:00 p.m.
Using MARSSIMs to Interpret Elevated Beryllium Surface Contamination. (117) R. Brounstein, Bechtel-SAICComp, LLC, Las Vegas, NV.

1:20 p.m.
Simulation of Retrospective and Prospective Chemical Exposure Scenarios Using Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6). (118) R. Moore, C. Simmons, Boelter & Yates, Park Ridge, IL.

1:40 p.m.
Development of a Tape-Stripping Method to Quantify Dermal Exposure to Hexamethylene Diisocyanate. (119) K. Fent, K. Jayaraj, A. Gold, L. Ball, L. Nylander-French, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.

2:00 p.m.
Evaluation of Exposure to Carbon Monoxide During Forest Prescribed Burn Activities. (120) K. Dunn, I. Devaux, A. Stock, J. Mott, CDC/NCEH, Atlanta, GA; L. Naeher, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

2:20 p.m.
A Retrospective Evaluation of Nickel Exposures Under Non-Stationary Scenarios. (121) S. Maberti, E. Symanski, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX.

2:40 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m.
An Evaluation of Patterns of Homogeneity in Exposure Among Job Groups Across Different Industries: Implications for Epidemiologic Studies. (122) S. Maberti, E. Symanski, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX.

3:20 p.m.
Dissociation of Hexavalent Chromium Into Simulated Lung Fluid. (123) M. Moran, P. LaPuma, U.S. Air Force, Bethesda, MD.

3:40 p.m.
Respiratory Health Effects in Welders. (124) D. Vinson, L. Conroy, T. Schoonover, S. Dorevitch, S. Erdal, R. Cohen, D. Tessier, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL.

4:00 p.m.
Metal Biomarkers in Welding. (125) D. Vinson, L. Conroy, T. Schoonover, S. Dorevitch, S. Erdal, R. Cohen, D. Tessier, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL.

4:20 p.m.
Comparison of Short-Term Sample Data With Corresponding Long-Term Results: STEL Data Over Predicts an Eight-Hour TWA. (126) M. Weeks, F. Boelter, C. Simmons, Boelter & Yates Inc., Park Ridge, IL.

4:40 p.m.
Comparison of Gravimetric Sampling to a Direct-Reading Aerosol Monitor for Measuring Drywall Dust. (127) R. White, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

PO
117

Physical Agents

PODIUM 117
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Arrangers:

M. Jones, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA ; S. Hemperley, IBM Global Occupational Health Services, San Jose, CA; C. Lungu, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Moderators: S. Hemperly, IBM Global Occupational Health Services, San Jose, CA.; T. Madison, 3M, St. Paul, MN. Monitors: J. Slagley, U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, Morgantown, WV.; M. McDaniel, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO.

1:00 p.m.
Prospective Noise Induced Changes to Hearing Among Construction Industry Apprentices. (128) N. Seixas, B. Goldman, L. Sheppard, R. Neitzel, S. Norton, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; S. Kujawa, Massachussetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA.

1:20 p.m.
Effectiveness of Hearing Protection in the Construction Industry. (129) R. Neitzel, N. Seixas, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

1:40 p.m.
Active Control of Longwall Coal Mining Noise. (130) J. Slagley, U.S. Air Force, Morgantown, WV; A. Rai, S. Guffey, Y. Luo, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

2:00 p.m.
Effectiveness of Engineering Controls to Reduce Occupational Noise Exposure to Sawmill Workers. (131) B. Takacs, D. Whiteman, K. Johnson, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

2:20 p.m.
Implementing Task-Based Exposure Assessment for Noise. (132) M. Waters, S. Brueck, M. Prince, D. Stancescu, CDC / NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH; S. Woskie, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Lowell, MA.

2:40 p.m.
Evaluation of Noise Exposure in an Indoor Skatepark. (133) F. Akbar-Khanzadeh, R. England, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

3:00 p.m. Award

3:20 p.m.
Noise Exposure Among Employees Who Work in Drinking Establishments That Offer Live Music. (134) P. Prendergast, Environmental & Demolition Services Inc., Baltimore, MD; M. Gerke, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.

3:40 p.m.
Exposure Assessment of a Complex RF Environment. (135) J. Cardarelli, W. Lotz, C. Dowell, M. Finley, CDC/NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH.

4:00 p.m.
The Frequency Aspect of Low Frequency EMF Measurements. (136) D. Baron, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, TX.

4:20 p.m.
CRCPD and AIHA―A Partnership. (137) T. Kerr, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Frankfort, KY.

4:40 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (138) K. Brock, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC.

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OSHA Program Updates

ROUNDTABLE 228
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Arranger: K. Motley, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Salt Lake City, UT. Moderator: K. Motley, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Salt Lake City, UT. Monitors: T. Jordan, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Sandy, UT.; B. Liddell, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Sandy, UT.

OSHA manages a multi-faceted program with the goal of ensuring safety and health in the workplace. The presentations will provide viewpoints from the agency's senior program managers on the highlights and the challenges of developing and implementing plans which draw upon several strategies to reduce recognized hazards as well as deal with emerging issues. The agency's specific developments and new initiatives in the areas of enforcement, standards, technology, outreach, and innovative cooperative programs will be highlighted and discussed.

  • A Cooperative and State Programs Update. P. White, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.
  • A Science, Technology and Medicine Update. R. McCully, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.
  • A Standards and Guidance Update. D. Dougherty, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.
  • An Enforcement Update. R. Fairfax, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.

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Aircraft Cabin Air Quality: Linking Reported Health Effects to Organophosphate Exposures

ROUNDTABLE 229
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Arranger: D. Mokadam, Consultant, Bangkok, Thailand. Moderator: J. Murawski, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, Seattle, WA. Monitors: B. Cameron, Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Seattle, WA.; J. Rosen, New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, Albany, NY.

New research is reporting that chronic and subtle neurological effects may be linked to sub-clinical doses of tri-cresyl phosphates (TCPs), neurotoxic substances contained in all airline industry engine oils and most hydraulic fluids. During contaminated air supply events, exposures to these substances are generally considered "safe." However, crewmembers, technicians, and passengers often report symptoms consistent with exposure to TCPs, although many physicians/government authorities do not deem the likely dose of TCPs high enough to explain the reported symptoms. As a follow-up to the 2003 AIHCe Roundtable, Aircraft Cabin Air Quality: Linking Exposures to Health Effects, this session brings together another distinguished panel of experts to discuss the cutting-edge issues raised by the new research on TCPs. Topics to be examined include susceptible populations, routes of exposure (inhalation versus ingestion), dose/frequency of exposure, and the nature of various isomers. At the end of the session, the panelists will respond to questions and comments from the audience.

  • Effects of Air Contaminated with Organophosphates on BALPA Flight Crews. T. Loraine, British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), Middlesex, United Kingdom.
  • Exposure from Gas Turbine Lubricants and Neurological Symptoms on Offshore Installations in Norway. H. Erikstein, The Federation of Oil Workers Trade Unions, Norway, Stavanger, Norway.
  • Exposures during Sporadic Aircraft Air Quality Incidents: Problems and Possible Solutions. C. van Netten, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Monitoring the Airborne Worksite: A Participatory Model. S. Hecker, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

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Confined Spaces: OSHA, Audits, and Investigations

ROUNDTABLE 230
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Arranger: K. Murray-del Aguila, BP, Houston, TX. Moderator: G. Chambers, Executive Environmental Services, Studio City, CA. Monitors: F. Monaghan, Monaghan & Associates, American Canyon, CA.; R. Doremus, DuPont Company, Edgemoor, DE.

Working safely in confined spaces and compliance with OSHA 1910.146 takes consistent effort by an employer. Each year there are several fatalities and many more near misses in industry due to confined space entries. Often times one of the system cause of these incidents is failure to comply with some part of the employer's written program or lack of a confined space program all together. This roundtable will address OSHA's expectations of a properly implemented confined space program, how to audit both the employer's written program and more importantly, auditing the confined space entry itself. This roundtable will also address what to look for when conducting an incident investigation for a confined space incident or near miss.

  • Documenting Your Confined Space Program―What OSHA Expects to See When They Come Knocking. T. Krug, OSHA Training Institute, Arlington Heights, IL.
  • Confined Space Audits: Are They Walking the Talk? M. Roop, MRE Training & Consulting, LLC, Richmond, TX.
  • Industrial CSI―What to Look for in the Confined Space Incident Investigation. K. Murray-del Aguila, BP, Houston, TX.

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What's Happening in K-12? Examples of How Occupational Health Is Being Introduced Into the School Curriculum

ROUNDTABLE 231
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Arranger: W. Carter, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. Moderator: W. Carter, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. Monitors: J. Zey, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.; G. Gillespie, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH.

An important aspect of occupational health education and training is introducing the topic and concepts to students prior to their making career choices. An important venue to help students developed career goals is in the formative years from kindergarten through high school. This roundtable will showcase several examples of successful programs where students of all ages are introduced to the aspects of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and controls that are the keystones of our profession

  • ToxRAP: Curricula for K-12 Students. B. Schlegal, UMDNJ, Piscataway, NJ.
  • How Do We Reach The Youth? M. Dunham, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
  • Incorporating Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) Sciences Into a High School Curriculum. M. Bisesi, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.
  • Case Study of a Safety and Health Alliance for High School Vocational Students. C. Lewis, Creative Safety Solutions, Santa Fe, TX.
  • Getting Job Health and Safety Into the Schools: Lessons from the Young Worker Safety Resource Center. D. Bush, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

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Innovation in Culture Change and Improving Environmental Performance: Environmental Management Systems at Research/Laboratory-Based Institutions

ROUNDTABLE 232
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Arranger: L. Wong, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Moderator: L. Wong, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Monitors: S. Wilson, Birds Eye Foods, Fulton, NY; C. Kwan, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.

In the 1970s environmental audits were introduced in America to ensure regulatory compliance and evaluate environmental risks. Over the years, systematic environmental performance systems evolved and environmental management systems (EMS) were developed following Dr. W. Edward Deming's quality management approach of "plan, do, check, and act." In 1988, the American Chemistry Council implemented a voluntary Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) to move its membership to achieve environmental, health, and safety performance beyond basic regulatory requirements. In September, 1996, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published voluntary international standards for EMS, ISO 14001. President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148 on April 21, 2000, requiring federal facilities to establish and implement an EMS by December 2005. On April 12, 2004, U.S. EPA issued "EPA's Strategy for Determining the Role of Environmental Management Systems in Regulatory Programs". This roundtable will address EMS issues which have evolved during the past decade: • Use of an EMS as a tool to enhance environmental and health and safety performance in an academic/research atmosphere; • EPA's promotion of EMSs as part of office of policy, Economics, and Innovation's Sector Strategies Program; • Implementation of the Responsible Care Management System; • Issues encountered by a third party environmental auditor; and • A federal facility's experience in complying with Executive Order 13148, the "Greening" of Federal Facilities.

  • Covenant Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Leadership―The Bottom Line for Your Organization. T. Cudal, Envirosafe Systems, Spring Valley, CA.
  • Establishing an EMS at a Federal Facility in Accordance with ISO 14001 and Executive Order 13148. S. Smith, Westinghouse-Anniston, Anniston, AL.
  • Report on EPA's College and University Sector Strategy Group. B. Backus, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO.
  • Implementing an EHS-MS at MIT. P. Greenley, MIT, Cambridge, MA.
  • Selling the Vision of Comprehensive System Integration: University of California Integrated Safety and Environmental Management System. R. Grayson, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA.
  • Pioneering the Implementation of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care Management System. B. Kwong, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, Calgary, AB, Canada.

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Progress in Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposures in Construction

ROUNDTABLE 233
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Arranger: W. Heitbrink, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Moderator: S. Guffey, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Monitors: Y. Brittain, State Comp Insurance Fund, San Francisco, CA.; S. Martin, CDC, Morgantown, WV.

Excessive exposures to crystalline silica can occur during the construction and renovation of roads and buildings. These exposures result from the disruption of surfaces or structures containing crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is a component of sand, concrete, brick, block, mortar, and some paints used to coat steel structures. Uncontrolled abrading, cutting, drilling, and breaking of materials containing crystalline silica can result in exposures that exceed exposure limits for crystalline silica by as much as a factor of 100. Practical control measures provide significant exposure reductions. Effective control measures use water, high velocity low volume ventilation, or substitution of materials or processes. These control measures have different capabilities and limitations. Recent field trials have evaluated the capabilities and limitations of control measures, resulting in some surprises. For example, recent efforts to use alternatives to sand during abrasive blasting have not eliminated the potential for silica exposure because some steel structures are coated with paints that contain crystalline silica. However, water can effectively suppress dust generation in some situations, and local exhaust ventilation can reduce exposures.

  • Overview of Exposure Problem and Hazard Control Approaches in Construction. J. Capriotti, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.
  • Dust Control During Mortar Removal Using Vacuum Cleaners and Hoods. S. Collingwood, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
  • Controlled and Field Assessment of LEV for Concrete Grinding. G. Croteau, University of Washington, Seattle , WA.
  • Using Local Exhaust Ventilation to Control Dust While Drilling and Chipping Concrete. S. Shepherd, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
  • Evaluation of Ventilation and Misting Controls to Reduce Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica for Brick Cutting. B. Beamer, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.
  • Practical Experiences With the Use of Water as a Dust Control Measure for Scabbling and Jackhammering Concrete. A. Echt, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Evaluation of Worker Exposures When Using Abrasive Blasting Substitutes. J. Meeker, Harvard University, Chicago, IL.
  • Wet Abrasive Blasting―An Alternative Approach. W. Heitbrink, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
  • Practical Barriers and Obstacles to Use of Engineering Controls in Construction. P. Susi, Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Silver Spring, MD.
  • Enforcement and Regulatory Implications of New Technology. W. Perry, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC.

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Shedding New Light on Welding Health and Safety

ROUNDTABLE 234
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Arranger: S. Carter, University of Washington, Kirkland, WA. Moderator: J. Glass, Hillmann Environmental Group, LLC, Union, NJ. Monitors: C. Penniall, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Baytown, TX.; J. Schill, Black & Veatch, Belvidere Center, VT.

Although welding and its related processes have long been considered a health hazard, a renewed interest in fundamental research has begun to shed new light on the welding processes and materials that are of most concern. More information is being developed into the ways particle size and chemical composition of welding fume vary between welding processes and within a process when different parameters are employed in the type of shielding gas, current, and electrode. In construction, welding issues are compounded by the difficulties of working in temporary work sites making ventilation, especially in confined spaces, and other traditional control measures more difficult. The prospect of new regulatory action for hexavalent chromium and the litigation issues surrounding manganese highlight the need for occupational health and safety professionals to update their knowledge base concerning welding health issues. This roundtable will include discussions of the current understanding of welding health effects and future research directions, typical exposure profiles and exposure assessment practices, state-of-the-art laboratory analysis, and the use of process modification to reduce exposure.

  • Health Effects of Welding. J. Antonini, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV.
  • Welding Fume Exposure Profiles. M. Harris, Hamlin and Harris Inc, Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Control of Welding Fume Exposure Using Process Modification. J. Dennis, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
  • Mid and Low Level Metals Analysis. E. Botnick, Monsanto, Luling Plant, Luling, LA.
  • Assessing Welding Fume Exposures in Construction. J. Spear, J.E. Spear Consulting, LLC, Magnolia, TX.

SPECIAL

ASK THE EXPERT
Your Associations' Presidents Forum

3:00 p.m.–4:30p.m.

  • AIHA President: D. Doganiero, U.S. Army CHPPM, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
  • ACGIH Chair: C. Laseter, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Atlanta, GA
  • ABIH Chair: L. Kornreich, Enviro-Science Inc., Mt. Arlington, NJ.

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Airline Worker Musculoskeletal Disorders Related to Baggage Handling and Cabin Duties

ROUNDTABLE 235
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Arranger: D. Mokadam, Consultant, Bangkok, Thailand. Moderator: K. Kittusamy, NIOSH, Spokane, WA. Monitors: L. Brown, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.; A. Amendola, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) experienced by frontline workers in the airline industry are a source of major concern to management and labor. With ticket price competition and ever-rising fuel and security costs, air carriers are under financial pressure as never before and can little afford additional negative impacts on productivity, compensation costs and worker morale. Therefore, understanding and minimizing ergonomic stressors are important factors in assisting long-term industry recovery. In this topical and thought-provoking session, a panel of industry and academic experts will discuss the ergonomic stressors faced by workers who perform baggage handling and cabin tasks, and provide perspectives on effective interventions. Following the presentations, the panelists will respond to questions and comments from members of the audience.

  • Flight Attendant and Gate/Ticket Agent Ergonomics Issues: An Overview. M. Fogleman, Embry-Riddle University, Prescott, AZ.
  • Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) in Flight Attendants. H. Lee, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL.
  • Baggage Handling: Challenges for a Changing Industry. S. Gibson, Ergonomics Applications, Duncan, SC.
  • Low-Back Injury Risk for Airline Baggage Handlers. G. Allread, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  • Baggage Handling in an Airplane Cargo Hold: The Potential for Ergonomic Interventions. S. Lavender, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
  • Ergonomics Issues in Airline Baggage Handling: An International Perspective. P. Prince, American Airlines, Ft. Worth, TX.

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Applying the Balanced Scorecard Technique to Safety Measurement

EHS CROSSOVER PROGRAM 322
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Moderator: S. Weinbrenner, BMW Constructors Inc, Hobart, IN. Monitors: S. Fess, Xerox Corporation, Webster, NY; B. Pope, Valero Refining Company, Houston, TX. Presenter: P. Furst, Liberty Mutual Group, Pleasanton, CA.

Traditionally safety programs and initiatives are directed at "fixing" the worker so as to reduce and/or control costs. These traditional approaches are less than effective. By applying the Balance Scorecard approach to a firm's safety process a winning strategy is created that allows for the setting of goal and objectives that create opportunities for up-stream performance measurement.

Presentation Objectives:

  • Apply power techniques to the management of safety performance
  • Align safety with the business goals
  • Create an upstream performance measurement system

PO
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Community Exposure and the Significant Role of an Industrial Hygienist

PODIUM 118
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Arranger: T. Redford, National Naval Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Moderator: M. Sprinker, ICWUC/UFCW, Akron, OH. Monitors: W. Cameron, Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Seattle, WA.; M. Vela Acosta, University of Texas, Brownsville, TX.

5:30 p.m.
A Survey of Perceived and Real Health Concerns in a Community Neighboring Industrial Facilities. (139) K. Halligan, F. Akbar-Khanzadeh, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

5:50 p.m.
Potential Chemical Exposures Associated With Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories. (140) J. Martyny, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO.

6:10 p.m.
Screening for Environmental Noise Impacts During the Planning of Residential Developments. (141) J. Less, Soil and Materials Engineers Inc., Maumee, OH.

6:30 p.m.
Petroleum Coke Fallout Study in Long Beach, California. (142) Y. Tian, ENVIRON International Corporation, Irvine, CA.

6:50 p.m.
Exposure Assessment of Household Mercury Spills. (143) J. Morrison, Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Madison, WI.

7:10 p.m.
Community HazMat Teams―The Industrial Hygienist as Team Member? (144) E. Satrun, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Joliet, IL.

PO
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Ergonomic Programs and Issues

PODIUM 119
5:30 p.m.–7:50 p.m.

Arranger: S. Tooley, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA. Moderator: D. Ridyard, Applied Ergonomics Technology Inc., Jenkintown, PA. Monitors: S. Tooley, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA.; L. Nystrom, DuPont, Wilmington, DE.

5:30 p.m.
What to Expect From a Successful Ergonomics Initiative. (145) M. Wynn, Humantech Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.

5:50 p.m.
One Method to Establish a Participatory Ergonomics Program. (146) R. Burnis, R. Simmons, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Vance, AL.

6:10 p.m.
Approach for Implementing Lean Ergonomics at C-17. (147) S. Dills, The Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA.

6:30 p.m. Break

6:50 p.m.
Ergonomic Program Assessment. (148) K. McCoskey, U.S. Army CHPPM, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

7:10 p.m.
Regional Differences in Job Rotation Utilization. (149) K. Davis, S. Kotowski, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; M. Jorgensen, P. Veluswamy, C. Ekrut, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

7:30 p.m.
Managing Ergonomics as an Improvement Process: A Roadmap for an Effective and Sustainable Management System. (150) W. Rostykus, T. Silva, Humantech Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.

PO
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Risk Assessment and Management

PODIUM 120
5:30 p.m.–7:50 p.m.

Arranger: C. Redinger, Redinger & Associates Inc., San Rafael, CA. Moderator: C. Redinger, Redinger & Associates Inc., San Rafael, CA. Monitors: L. Johnson, Sovereign Environmental Group, Coatesville, PA; L. Norris, PPG Industries Inc., Allison Park, PA.

5:30 p.m.
Misapplication of Emergency Exposure Limits. (152) J. Morawetz, ICWUC Center for Worker H&S Education, Cincinnati, OH.

5:50 p.m.
Experience With Department of Justice Threat and Risk Assessment on a Medical Campus. (153) M. Kendig, R. Vetter, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

6:10 p.m.
Development of Toluene and Xylene Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs) Using PBPK Modeling. (154) J. Dennison, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO; C. Troxel, CMTox Inc., Lander, WY; S. Talmage, Oak Ridge National Labs, Oak Ridge, TN; M. King, U.S. EPA/OPPT, Washington, DC.

6:30 p.m.
Chrysotile, Nanoparticles, and Risk of Mesothelioma. (155) C. Yarborough, Exponent Inc., New York, NY.

6:50 p.m.
Effects of Styrene on Neurotoxicity. (156) B. Li, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese CDC, Xuanwu District, Beijing, China.

7:10 p.m.
Cost Analysis of Work Accidents in a Tire Production Company. (157) A. Miguel, University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal; F. Campelo, SMGP - Consultores, Porto, Portugal.

7:30 p.m.
Safe Use and Guarding of Maintenance Shop Machines. (158) S. Vogl, L. Schumann, Clayton Group Services Inc., Edison, NJ.

PO
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Mold Field Applications

PODIUM 121
5:30 p.m.–7:50 p.m.

Arrangers: N. Zimmerman, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; L. Albin, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN. Moderator: N. Zimmerman, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Monitors: D. Dyjack, Loma Linda University SPH, Loma Linda, CA; P. Richmond, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

5:30 p.m.
Turning Containments Inside Out: A New Look at Containment Design in Fungal Remediation. (159) L. Rogers, S. Donham, Clayton Group Services, Tampa, FL.

5:50 p.m.
Mold and Water Damage Inspection Using Infrared Thermography. (160) B. Weber, Four Star Cleaning and Restoration, Fremont, CA.

6:10 p.m.
Detecting Moisture Anomalies in Building Envelopes Using Infrared Thermography: A Case Study. (161) J. Kominsky, Environmental Quality Management Inc., Cincinnati, OH; J. Luckino, Archatas Inc., Worthington, OH.

6:30 p.m.
Infrared Imaging in Rapid Response Evaluations AKA Four Hurricanes in Six Weeks, an Assessment Retrospective. (162) L. Rogers, M. Hodgson, S. Donham, Clayton Group Services, Tampa, FL.

6:50 p.m.
Methods for Assessing Moisture and Remediating Mold Contamination in HVAC Systems. (163) P. Haas, D. Zehnter, A. Grdina, M. Snyder, Morse Zehnter Associates, West Palm Beach, FL; R. Morse, Morse Zehnter Associates, Poestenkill, NY.

7:10 p.m.
A Comparison of HVAC Age and Condition With IEQ Complaints. (164) P. Haas, D. Zehnter, Morse Zehnter Associates, West Palm Beach, FL; R. Morse, AIA, Morse Zehnter Associates, Poestenkill, NY.

7:30 p.m.
Post Remediation Airborne Mold Concentrations in Buildings Formerly Used as Marijuana Grow Operations. (165) J. Rygnestad, Levelton Consultants Ltd., Nanaimo, BC, Canada; G. Krstic, Hemerra Envirochem Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Safety and Health Training Tips for the Industrial Hygienist

ROUNDTABLE 236
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Arranger: J. Jarrell, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Moderator: T. Ouimet, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Monitors: W. Carter, University of Findlay, Shaker Heights, OH.; J. Zey, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.

Industrial hygienists are often called upon to assess the need for and the success of training for the health and safety of their companies' employees and "bottom-line" improvements. They may be called upon to present the training or to contract with competent safety and health trainers to present the training. In either case, a grasp of what constitutes good, effective training is essential. This session will present the basics as to how adults learn, how to organize training to match their learning styles, how to capture their attention during the training, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

  • How Adults Learn: Just What Techniques Are Consistently Successful for Promoting Learning Transfer? J. Jarrell, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnat, OH.
  • Organizing Your Training: Matching Training Methods to Regulation Requirements. J. Dimos, Self Employed, Oak Park, IL.
  • Putting the "Zing" Back Into Health and Safety Training. C. Lewis, Creative Safety Solutions, Santa Fe, TX.
  • Techniques to Become More Comfortable With Oral Presentations. J. Zey, CMSU, Warrensburg, MO.
  • Evaluating a Training Program. R. Richards, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC.

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Sampling Complex Mixtures of Volatile Organics Made Easy

ROUNDTABLE 237
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Arranger: F. Posey, Galson Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY. Moderator: J. Waelchli, Galson Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY. Monitors: P. Weaver, Galson Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY.; S. Winiecki, Galson Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY.

Collecting air samples of complex mixtures of organic solvents for laboratory analysis can be a daunting task for field hygienists. Relying on traditional OSHA or NIOSH methods may mean using a large number of different media and pumps to collect samples for multiple analytes. While most commercial laboratories provide compatibility guides to help clients avoid mistakes, they are often difficult to use and result in complex sampling strategies. As a result, more flexible methods for extracting a wide range of volatile organic compounds from a variety of charcoal media have been developed and refined. The solutions to the problem from a number of commercial and government laboratories will be presented. In addition, several end user case studies illustrating solutions and improved sampling efficiencies will be offered.

  • Stuck in the Field With Only One Tube. No Problem. J. Trainer, Galson Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY.
  • Universal Solvent: Cost Benefits and Sampling Efficiency. S. Skipper, PSC Safety & Health, Knoxville, TN.
  • An Improved Desorption Solvent for Organic Solvent Mixtures. J. Kenny, Environmental Health Lab, Cromwell, CT.
  • The Solvent Scan: 30 Years of Continual Improvement in Multiple VOC Analysis. D. Omilianowski, Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory, Madison, WI.

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