2010 Safety Expo – Special Projects
Special Projects Take a Special Place at the 2010 Expo
Each year there are speakers and topics that are outside the usual format or subject that justify the designation of “Special Projects” The 2010 Safety Expo is no exception. In the Attendee Registration Brochure these topics are identified in a separate track, 2010 Special Project.
The 2010 Safety Expo VIP Forum: “You Can’t Plan For a Crisis While You’re Having One” – (class code 901) – Presented by Marv Rockford and Steve Gray of Rockford Gray, Denver Colorado – There is no shortage of the use of the word “Crisis” in the training market place. Rockford Gray specializes in crisis management with a concentration of clients in construction. Their Crisis Response Checklist, Buy Time Statement, and “victim dimension” management will be featured in this powerful forum.
The “Cal/OSHA Consultation’s New Developments & Updates” – (class code 902) – Presentations by Michael Alvarez and Vicky Heza of Cal/OSHA Consultation Services – This very popular Special Project event covers new developments in Cal/OSHA and Partnership Program (Golden Gate, SHARP-Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program, VPP-Cal. Voluntary Protection Program). Participation in one of the division’s partnership programs will provide the following benefits – (some programs also offer an exemption from routine enforcement inspections).
- Reduction in injuries and illnesses
- Lower worker’s compensation costs
- Improvement in employee motivation
- Higher quality and productivity
- Community recognition as a leader
- Statewide recognition from their industry and government as a quality employer
- Increased job referrals and bid acceptance
The “Surprise Inspections, Are You Prepared?” Economic Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC) Forum and Panel Presentation. (class code 903) – Presenters: David Dorame, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Robert Jones, Workforce Development Agency; Gloria Ramirez and Eric Berg, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Carlos Marquez, Contractors State License Board; Randy Vance-Employment Development Dept., and Thelma Snowden, Workforce Development Agency. Learn what the EEEC is and how it impacts your business; learn how to avoid heavy violation fines; how to increase safety in your workplace; and how to better prepare for an unscheduled inspection.
The “Claim to Judgment Panel-Answering Your Legal Construction Questions!” – (class code 904) – Presenters: Mike Cable, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo and William Porter, Porter Law Group, Inc. – This legal wrap-up forum is hugely popular because it offers hypothetical, thoughtful discussions on the progression, twists and turns of a construction dispute, including demand letters, settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration and collection. This panel draws a diverse and interesting variety of questions that is guaranteed not to be boring. Attendees who have attended for three years keep coming back because situations and experiences change yearly.
On-line registration is open at: https://www.regonline.com/63378_738373M or call Heidi Hughes or Jim Neely at 916-442-8991; Heidi@sbxchange.net or jneely@sbxchange.net
