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2016 Bakersfield ASSE Symposium

Wednesday March 30, 2016 RaboBank Convention Center - Bakersfield, CA

Lunch / Keynote Speaker - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Leadership Is Not For Cowards Mike Staver Leadership Isn’t For Cowards: How to Lead Courageously in a Turbulent Age We live in an age when it is more and more challenging to manage all of the information, demands, and challenges that are coming at us. It takes real courage to stand firm in what you believe and then to get your followers to understand what really matters and how to execute effectively. Your ability to influence your followers is key to every step in creating significant results. Courage is the key element in that process. Mike Staver is an authority on leadership, communication, resolving conflict, and improving customer service. He specializes in teaching how to cut through the noise of endless distractions, procrastination, and fear to take speedy action and drive results. His high energy, humor, and ability to sift through and simplify complex issues place him apart. Mike has worked with tens of thousands of clients from industries across the globe, showing them the way to avoid “shiny ball syndrome” distractions, and “I’m not quite ready” excuses and take decisive action. Mike’s two books Leadership Isn’t For Cowards and Do You Know How to Shut Up? offer straight shooting advice on leading with courage while creating a great place to work. His audio and youtube series “Tips in Twenty”, “Tips in Ten”, and “Mondays With Mike” provide quick, practical advice on common stumbling blocks in the workplace. He has appeared in numerous publications, including Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, USA Today, Fast Company, The New York Times, and TD Magazine.

Mike Staver is an internationally respected coach and speaker. He has been interviewed for many publications on his signature speaking and writing topic “Leadership Isn’t for Cowards” and how to build high performance firms and his new book with the same title released in 2013. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, he has found a way to make complex ideas simple, memorable and immediately applicable. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation held by fewer than 10% of the members belonging to the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Mike is a best-selling author and award winning speaker. Most recently he was chosen as one of the 40 hottest business speakers in America by Meetings and Conventions magazine.


Breakout Session #1A - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 2016 Cal / OSHA Update William Krycia Mr. Krycia will present an update on Cal/OSHA, including legislative updates and highlights of pending standards for 2016.”

William J. Krycia MPH, CIH Senior Safety Engineer Cal/OSHA Enforcement Heat Illness Prevention and Enforcement Coordinator Statewide Agricultural Health and Safety Coordinator Mr. Krycia has been with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health for over 35 years. During that time, Mr. Krycia has conducted well over 600 inspections in all industries. Mr. Krycia has been the lead person on multiple major occupational incident investigations, including the

Dunsmuir metam sodium spill, numerous PSM events, and others. Mr. Krycia managed the Region II enforcement unit for over 20 years. Mr. Krycia’s current focus is on agricultural health and safety and heat illness prevention and enforcement on a statewide basis. Mr.Krycia is the External Advisory Board Chairperson for the NIOSH Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety located on campus at the University of California at Davis. Mr. Krycia is the Agricultural Safety Work Group Lead person for the NIOSH/National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). He is also an American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certified Industrial Hygienist. Mr. Krycia is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, and holds a Master’s in Public Health (MPH).


Breakout Session #1B - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Human Error: There Is NO Root Cause Richard Pollock Accidents do not occur in a linear construct, like the domino effect. Causation is multi-dimensional, and is more difficult to pinpoint and predict than previously thought. This interesting and thought provoking session will discuss:

• the effects of systems design and organizational influence on error, • the reality of “work as imagined” vs. “work as done”, • the variability of work and level of risk, and the impact on control reliability, • the effects of systems design and organizational influence on error, • the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) used to

detect these influences, • Sidney Dekker’s reasoning why, in the end, human error has no reliable root

cause.

Richard Pollock, CSP President - Senior Consultant CLMI Safety Training Past President 2012-2013 - American Society of Safety Engineers Rick Pollock is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP, ASP), and the President and founder of CLMI Safety Training. He specializes in organizational and human performance, human factors and adult education. Mr. Pollock is a Past President of ASSE and currently serves as a Director on the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

(BCSP). He is the Vice President of the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO), and serves on the Advisory Boards of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health and NIOSH Education Resource Center, and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety. Through study and hands-on experience, Mr. Pollock has developed a unique understanding of human error in the context of work and error tolerant systems design. He shares his perspective through published articles, frequent speaking engagements, and his Safety Leadership blog. Rick is a trained instructor in the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), and consults with clients to help define their human error issues and appropriate interventions.


Breakout Session #1C - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM A New View Of Safety Excellence Ron Gantt Safety Differently – A New Model for Safety Excellence Current safety management methodologies within organizations are based on outdated and incomplete models of organizational management and human performance, some of which are over 100 years old. No wonder while the world changes ever more rapidly, the safety profession is seeing increasingly diminishing returns for the effort in exerts in terms of serious injury and fatality prevention. Yet, the safety profession continues to press ahead, doing what we’ve always done, and getting what we’ve always gotten, at least partly because it does not see any other alternative. This seminar will present a new model of safety management based on a diverse range of sources, such as complexity theory, cognitive engineering, safety science, and the social sciences. Using a variety of case studies and presenting a foundation of research support, gaps in the current paradigms of safety management will be highlighted.

Ron Gantt is Vice President of SCM. He has 15 years experience as a safety leader and consultant in a variety of industries, such as construction, petrochemical and the public sector. Ron has a graduate degree in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management as well as undergraduate degrees in Occupational Safety and Health and Psychology. He is also pursuing a doctorate degree in safety science, focusing on

organizational drift. He is a Certified Safety Professional, a Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer, and an Associate in Risk Management. Named by the National Safety Council in 2013 as a Rising Star in Safety, and winner of the Young Talent sponsorship in 2015 by the Resilience Engineering Association.


Breakout Session #1D - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Oil & Ag Safety: The Same Or Different? Sean McNally Sean McNally Sean McNally is the President and CEO of KBA Engineering in Bakersfield, California. Prior to KBA, he was the Vice President for Corporate and Government Affairs and Vice President of Human Resources at Grimmway Farms in Bakersfield, California (1997-2012). He graduated from the University of San Francisco with Bachelor’s Degrees in English and Theology. In 1979 and 1980 he did graduate theology studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. He was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the Commission on Health, Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) and he was the Chair in 2009, 2011. He was reappointed by Governor Brown and was the 2015 Chair. He was also appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the State Board of Food and Agriculture. He serves as a trustee for the California Self Insurer’s Security Fund and he is the Co-Chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Amicus Committee. His community activities include serving on the Board of Directors of the Golden Empire Gleaners, the Mercy Hospital Foundation, the Kern County Fair and Stockdale Country Club.


Breakout Session #1E - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Professional Development Panel Discussion Abigail Lewis, STS, Isabel C. Bravo, PHR, Mick Swen, CSP, MBA, Chris Vochoska, CSP, MBA Which career phase are you in and what is your plan for the future? Are you Learning, Earning or Returning? No matter what stage of your career, you always have something to give back to ASSE! Are you in the learning phase of your career where you are continuing to gain technical knowledge, figuring out how to apply your craft, and the art of persuasion? Actively participating in your Bakersfield Chapter meetings and operations allows you to meet colleagues with new perspectives and ideas, find mentors and have a good time developing new professional relationships. Are you in the earning phase of your career where you are earning credibility, trust, and increased responsibility and compensation? Volunteering to present at a monthly Chapter meeting or at the Chapter’s Symposium allows you to build credibility and trust with your peers. New doors may open as your visibility increases. Are you in the return phase of your career where you have had a long and successful career and you know it is time to give back to the profession that has given you so much? Pay it forward by attending monthly meetings, getting involved in chapter operations, and mentoring a student member or a colleague new to the profession.

Abigail Lewis, STS Abigail Lewis, STS is a Compliance Specialist with Amber Chemical Inc. She has a degree in ERM with a Concentration in Occupational S&H Management from CSUB. In her position at Amber Chemical Inc., Abigail has been responsible for updating Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Materials Labeling to comply to the GHS Standard. She also assists in the creation of SOPs, Site Surveys, and Driver Documentation Tracking. She is an ASSE Bakersfield member and is a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Isabel C. Bravo, PHR Wonderful Citrus-Farming Isabel C. Bravo is the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at the Wonderful Citrus Company. She joined the organization in May of 2015. She has worked in the health and safety field for over nineteen years. She is a Professional in Human Resources and holds a Qualified Applicators License from the State of California. Isabel graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Bakersfield with a concentration in Human Resources. Isabel served as the first Director of Education for AgSafe for two years. Isabel was the Safety and Workers Compensation Manager at Sunview Vineyards of CA, Inc. for over seven years and worked at Grimmway

Farms Enterprises Inc. as a safety coordinator and trainer for six years. In her roles, Isabel has developed and created several safety training programs. She has a passion for working with employees and management in improving safety in their workplace.

Mick Swen, CSP, MBA, Aera Energy LLC Mick Swen is a Health & Safety Supervisor for Aera Energy and has been in the safety profession for over 25 years including a number of years as an EHS trainer. He is a past president of the Bakersfield Chapter of ASSE and is recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. He is a lifelong Bakersfield resident. He is a husband, father and grandfather. Chris Vochoska, CSP, MBA Chris Vochoska, CSP, MBA - EHS Training Advisor for Aera Energy LLC Chris has a BS in Industrial Technology and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston. He has been in the Safety, Health and Environmental field for over 25 years. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and is recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.


Breakout Session #1F - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Communicating Like A Leader Robin Paggi It's impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator. Not a great "talker" - a great "communicator." In this workshop, Robin will discuss the essential communication characteristics of leadership and provide helpful tips on how participants can immediately become better communicators.

Robin Paggi is the Training Coordinator at Worklogic HR, a Bakersfield-based human resources outsourcing company. She creates and delivers training on subjects such as communication, supervisory skills, team building, and harassment prevention. She also provides one-on-one coaching to individuals needing to improve their HR knowledge, leadership skills, and communication skills. Robin is a Senior

Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (SPHR-CA), a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), a Master Practitioner in administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and a DISC certified trainer. She also has master's degrees in Communication Studies and Human Resource Development and celebrated her 20th anniversary as a trainer in 2015.


Breakout Session #1G - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Fighting Workers Comp Fraud David Wolf & Eric Charlick

Workers' Compensation is one of the highest costs of doing business and fraud only increases those costs. This team presentation from the California Department of Insurance and the Kern County District Attorney's Office will focus on what is required to successfully prosecute workers' compensation fraud in California's criminal justice system. Learn what steps you can take to help CDI and your DA's Office fight workers' compensation fraud. Learn how to better investigate fraud and tips on referring cases for prosecution. Learn what resources are available to assist you and how to make the most out of those limited resources.

David Wolf, Deputy District Attorney David Wolf has been prosecuting criminals for over two decades. He is an award-winning prosecutor and has prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors to murders. Mr. Wolf has provided anti-fraud training for law enforcement, civic groups, and businesses.

He also volunteers with the Kern County Search and Rescue. Mr. Wolf will also review the steps that the District Attorney’s Office is taking to fight workers’ compensation fraud. The presentation will hopefully be humorous and informative.

Eric Charlick Capt California Dept. of Insurance Eric Charlick is the Captain of the Fresno CDI office and is charged with overseeing all aspects of insurance fraud investigation. After working in the San Diego office for 13 years he was promoted to Fresno. While in San Diego he worked on the Regional Auto Theft Task Force

and then supervised the major auto fraud team. Since coming to Fresno as a Captain in 2013 the Fresno Detectives have worked a number of major workers’ compensation provider fraud cases including the shuttering of clinics in Bakersfield, Tulare and Fresno. Captain Charlick’s only hobby is spending time with his 28 month old baby girl, Kaitlyn.


Breakout Session #1H - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM In The Interest Of Safety - Highway Rail Grade Crossing And Tresspass Safety Steve Walker This session will cover:

• Passive and Active Crossing - the Sign, Signals, Laws - Good Decisions near railroad tracks

• What to do in an Emergency; Who to Call - The Emergency Notification System

• Working Near Railroad Tracks- what to do, who do you report to/call

• The importance of sharing rail safety with your employees

STEVE WALKER California Operation Lifesaver – Authorized Volunteer Presenter California Operation Lifesaver Board Secretary Customer Relations/Safety &Security Supervisor San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Steve has served on the Board of Directors for California Operation Lifesaver since 2008 and has been the Board Secretary since

January 2013. In this role, Steve collaborates with industry peers in guiding California’s policies and programs with regard to rail safety. Steve is also a member of the Northern California Rail Safety Team where the collaboration and rail safety efforts are focused regionally versus statewide. As a California Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteer and Coach/Trainer, Steve provides Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentations to diverse professions and age groups. Steve’s background in rail safety provides him with vast knowledge that supports the Operation Lifesaver mission to reduce injuries and fatalities at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights of way. As the Customer Relations/Safety &Security Supervisor, Steve has oversight for SJRRC’s safety and security programs and stakeholder outreach. He is also responsible for the implementation of the agency’s training and exercise program. Steve is responsible for the authoring and implementation of SJRRC’s Homeland Security Grant Program resulting in the annual award of grants totaling over $1 million for equipment, training and administrative support for antiterrorism programs. Steve’s extensive background as a Reserve Police Officer of more than 20 years helps when working with first responders on exercises, training and response support. Steve is passionate about educating the public about the Operation Lifesaver See Track? Think Train! message that he believes can save lives.


Breakout Session #1I - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM The Future of California Agriculture and Water Joe Del Bosque This session will discuss the current drought situation in California. It will cover how the drought is affecting agriculture and what farmers are doing and need to do to be able to continue farming. Mr. Del Bosque has become a vocal advocate for water rights for farmers. Presentation learning points:

1. What is California's water supply? 2. Why are we in a drought? 3. What does this mean for California agriculture?

JOE L DEL BOSQUE Joe L Del Bosque is a farmer from Firebaugh, California. He has been involved in farming all his life on the irrigated Westside of the San Joaquin Valley where his family settled after years of migrant farm work. He graduated from California State University, Fresno in 1975, and began his own farm in 1985. Today his farm produces melons, both organic and conventional, almonds, asparagus, processing tomatoes, and cherries. Del Bosque was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Water Commission in 2010, and he was reappointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2014 to an additional four-year term. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Valley Community Foundation and the Agricultural Foundation of

CSU Fresno. He is Past Chair of AgSafe, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing safe working conditions for workers in agriculture. He formerly served as a director of the Pacheco Water District and the San Joaquin Valley Drainage Authority. Del Bosque is a member of the California Latino Water Coalition, Western Growers Association, California Melon Research Board, and California Farm Bureau. In 2015, Del Bosque was recognized with the Agriculturalist of the Year Award by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Del Bosque is an advocate for California agriculture, and has been featured in national and international news, including NPR, CBS, NBC, BBC, Univision, LA Times, and many others. In February of 2014, President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown visited Del Bosque Farms to focus on, and better understand, California’s drought. Del Bosque is married to his partner, Maria Gloria, and together they have six daughters.


Breakout Session #1J - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Fantastic Adventures In Industrial Hygiene Michael Ridosh This presentation describes the career of Michael Ridosh as a Certified Industrial Hygienist. He has had many fascinating assignments, including inspections of expensive homes, employee exposure testing in a wide variety of manufacturing facilities, Safety Supervisor for an environmental remediation project in Vietnam, and working in the entertainment industry. He hopes that this presentation will acquaint the audience with possible opportunities and encourage interested people to pursue a career in the field of industrial hygiene.

Michael Ridosh, CIH Michael Ridosh graduated Notre Dame in 1957. Earned a BS in Chemistry at California State University, Northridge, 1971, after 2 years in the U.S. Army. Completed an MBA at California Lutheran College in 1981. Worked as a

chemist in aerospace, then environmental. Worked with EPA Region 9 in environmental emergency response. Now has more than 40 years of experience in laboratory analysis, project management, hazardous materials training and remediation. Became a Certified Industrial Hygienist in 1993. Started E-MAR Resources in 1994. Performs mold, VOC, metals, particulate, indoor air quality and noise exposure studies in industrial and residential settings. Worked with film productions doing safety monitoring. Acted as safety officer on a remediation project for Agent Orange in Vietnam.


Breakout Session #2A - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM 2016 Political Climate Shannon Grove This session will discuss changes in the 2016 Political Climate from the perspective of California Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. Assemblywoman Shannon Grove Shannon Grove represents the 34th Assembly District encompassing the majority of Kern County. She was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2010 as the first woman veteran to serve in that legislative body, and overwhelming elected to second and third terms in 2012, and 2014. Shannon was born and raised in Kern County and graduated from Arvin High School. She joined the United States Army after high school and served in Frankfurt, Germany. She and her sister-in-law founded Continental Labor and Staffing Resources in 1993 and today Shannon presides as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. This year, Shannon was named Vice Chair to the Assembly Committee on Human Services, which oversees child welfare services and foster care, as well as programs that offer assistance and protection to seniors and to the developmentally disabled. Shannon’s committee assignments also include the Agriculture Committee, where she advocates for the preservation and prosperity of California's Bread Basket, and the Assembly Budget Committee, where she is an outspoken advocate for fiscal responsibility and restraint in spending taxpayers’ dollars. A longtime business owner, Shannon became active in the political process to advocate for worker’s compensation reform. As a result of her two-year participation in promoting this change, she was honored with the California Legislature’s "Small Business Award" in 2005 by then-Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy. Shannon is a member of the Brimhall Road Assembly of God. She resides in Bakersfield with her husband Rick, and they are the parents of 5 grown children.


Breakout Session #2B - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Achieving A World Class Safety Culture: What It Takes and Why Jonathan Hyden This session covers the process of creating cultural change to achieve a world class safety culture. This session will address what it takes to conduct the kind of long-term, sustainable culture change journey that is needed to transform a safety culture. These include: (a) recognizing that interventions have to be tailored to address the culture or subculture in question; (b) assessing the safety culture qualitatively as well as quantitatively; (c) creating a lasting infrastructure to engage and empower front-line employees from the beginning to provide genuine grassroots leadership; (d) enlisting and maintaining strong, consistent cultural leadership from management; and, (e) ensuring that culture change is taking place from the bottom up and the top down at the same time. It is designed for those who need a road map: tools that will enable them to guide others in their organizations to achieve breakthrough safety performance. Hyden will illustrate the principles of transformative culture change by drawing on case examples of top-tier safety cultures that have demonstrated long-term sustainability even in the face of internal and external threats. Jonathan W. Hyden Consultant in Organizational Culture Culture Change Consultants, Inc. Jonathan W. Hyden began his consulting career as an intern at Culture Change Consultants in 2004 after previously working at Hess Energy Trading Company in New York City, reconciling trades with clients and partners in the Oil and Gas industries. Hyden graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California, where he attended the Annenberg School for Communication. Hyden holds degrees in Communication from the Annenberg School and in Political Science from the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He has spent the last decade-plus applying his education in Communication and Political Science to the study of Organizational Behaviors and Culture, with special emphasis on understanding the viewpoints and perceptions of people at different levels of each organization, and how those perceptions impact their performance. Hyden benefits from being mentored throughout his career by Culture Change Consultants founder and President, Steven I. Simon, Ph.D. Hyden’s clients include: Lockheed Martin, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Thermo Fisher Scientific, NBC Universal, TE Connectivity, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Portland General Electric, MillerCoors, and The Wonderful Company.


Breakout Session #2C - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Training For Compliance Jill James If you’ve ever struggled to understand OSHA’s mandatory training standards, you’re not alone. In fact, for many reasons, even experienced safety professionals have difficulty aligning employees with the right training, and aligning training with the correct standards—how do you make it all match up? That’s what Training for Compliance: Who Needs What & When? is all about. Hosted by Vivid’s Chief Safety Officer Jill James, this event will help you navigate the path to compliance by explaining OSHA training standards and sharing insights on risk and liability. Structured for interactivity, each participant will complete a training compliance assessment to provide context for the discussion. Participating safety professionals will then be able to identify gaps in training programs and lapses in compliance. You’ll come away from this event with knowledge that can be shared with leadership to strengthen the case for a better workforce training program, and the ability to confidently report on the current status of your training program. Participants will receive:

• OSHA training compliance assessment tool • OSHA training compliance scorecard • A planning tool for training by job function • Method for identifying core topics for company training and training frequency

Jill James Chief Safety Officer Vivid Learning Systems Jill James brings an unrivaled perspective on risk, regulation and liability. With 12 years of experience as a Senior OSHA Safety Investigator with the State of Minnesota, and nearly a decade in the private sector as a safety program manager, Jill is a passionate advocate for training ROI.


Breakout Session #2D - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Mining Requirements For Contractors Todd Giurlani If your company is tired of having its plans for growth being held hostage by bottom-dollar oil prices and would like to expand your business into other industries or simply like to increase your safety knowledge in surface mining regulations, then you won't want to miss this presentation. Topics covered include: Brief overview in the history of mining deaths and legislative background, developing a custom marketing plan/target list of surface mining operations, how to get a MSHA contractor ID number, overview of part 46 & 48 training requirements and how they apply, common recordkeeping requirements, what to expect from an MSHA inspection, and more... Note: Attendees shall receive handouts containing valuable and timesaving information, along with a list of internet resources. Todd Giurlani has been in the safety industry for approximately (3) decades. He is the founder and owner of Global Safety Company which he established in 1991. Obtaining a degree in Fire Technology from Bakersfield College, he continued his education in many areas of health and safety which include, but not limited to:

• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist • Certified Spirometry Examiner • Certified Safety Supervisor • Authorized OSHA 10 & 30 hr Instructor • MSHA-approved Part 48 Instructor Mr. Giurlani's experience in the mining industry spans over 25 yrs. and has earned recognition, both locally and abroad. He was selected by Warner Bros. studios to evaluate the

mining tunnels located in Yermo, CA, prior to filming scenes from the movie, "Letters from Iwo Jima" (directed by Clint Eastwood). He was guest speaker and invited back at to the Annual International Mine Safety & Emergency Management Summit held in Pittsburgh, PA. While working overseas, Mr. Giurlani was awarded the "Certificate of Achievement" by the main contractor for his outstanding service of educating other safety professionals the Ambatovy Project, which is one of the largest Nickel and Cobalt mines in the world (located in Toamasina, Madagascar).


Breakout Session #2E - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Branding Yourself Ali Malik & Amber Cozart This session will discuss:

• Performance Measurables & Credibility

• Image: Personal Branding

• Exposure: Developing dynamic relationships

Ali Malik is the Campus President at Brightwood College (formerly Kaplan College). He has 11 years in the Higher Education Industry in institutions offering from Diploma's to Doctorates. Mr. Malik has served in roles of a Counselor, Director of Admissions, Senior Director of Admissions and now Campus President. Prior to Higher Education Mr. Malik was in the Wireless industry starting as a sales rep, working his way up to a Regional Director. Mr. Malik has been successful in achieving internal promotions

throughout his career. He also has a Bachelors of Science in Business Management from University of Phoenix and is currently completing his Masters of Science in Higher Education in Leadership at Kaplan University. Amber Cozart is the Director of Career Development for the Bakersfield campus of Brightwood College (formerly Kaplan College). Amber has over 10 years of experience in workforce preparation and professional development across the medical, industrial, and therapy industries. A recent transplant to Kern County from San Diego, Amber has rapidly progressed in the educational sector to the level of Director within the Kaplan/Brightwood umbrella, having transferred from the Vista campus of Kaplan College in 2015. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Kaplan University.


Breakout Session #2F - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Working To Be Well Sean Kenny Working to Be Well Improving Worksite Wellness to Improve Safety If one is not feeling their best, they cannot perform at their best. In addition, a healthy and alert worker is a safer worker. Join us for an informative and engaging presentation on creating an effective worksite wellness program, regardless of your worksite size, budget or current resources. We will share real-world solutions that participants can immediately apply to create or enhance a current program. Tips for increasing engagement, measuring outcomes and the 5 things every wellness program needs to be successful will be discussed. Participants will also receive tools such as surveys, checklists and other resources to support their worksite wellness and safety efforts.

Sean Kenny is the manager of Advanced Care Wellness (ACW). ACW provides customized health, wellness and safety solutions to worksites and organizations of all sizes. Sean is a certified trainer, licensed medic, nationally published author and lecturer on health and wellness. For more than 18 years, Sean has designed successful wellness solutions for companies including the unique industries of healthcare, oil,

Ag, law enforcement and school districts. Sean has also created programs at the city, county and federal level.


Breakout Session #2G - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Workers Comp X-Mod 101 Don Esparza, Lee Hart, Yolanda Samano-Schroeder Your Experience Modification: What is it and how does it impact your bottom line? Come and join The Zenith, the Workers’ Compensation Specialists, for an insightful view into the Experience Modification. You’ll learn how the Experience Modification is calculated and the factors that drive both positive and negative results. Most importantly, you’ll gain perspective into how your company’s focus on safety directly impacts your company’s bottom line.

Don Esparza, CIC Don Esparza is the Regional Marketing Officer for Zenith Insurance. An Insurance industry veteran of 20 years, Don has worked in multiple lines of coverage across a broad spectrum of industries. He holds a Certified Insurance Counselor designation as well as Insurance licenses for: P&C, L&H and variable contracts.

Lee Hart, AFIS Lee Hart is a Sr. Marketing Manager at Zenith Insurance Company. She has been working within the Workers’ Compensation industry for the past ten years. Lee is a licensed P&C Producer and holds her AFIS (Agribusiness Farm Insurance Specialist) designation.

Yolanda Samano-Schroeder Yolanda is a Safety & Health Consultant for Zenith Insurance. She has been involved in workplace safety since 2000. Within Zenith, she has worked with small and large businesses to consult in areas such as safety program development, safety culture assessments, supervisory/leadership safety training, job hazard analysis, and ergonomic assessments. The businesses have included agriculture and its respective processing, warehouse and packing house operations, farm labor contractors, dairies, trucking, manufacturing, machine shops, restaurants, and convenience stores to list a few.


Breakout Session #2H - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Drone Technology And Application Thomas Bartlett & Abbe Lyle This Presentation Will Cover Drone:

• Regulations • How drones are changing the construction site • Mapping • 3D models, analytics and point clouds • Safety • Many benefits of flight • Deconstruction of Candlestick • Work with Fehr & Peers • 3D applications and examples of crush analysis • Crime scene application

Thomas Bartlett is the owner and Chief Pilot of Image in Flight. Image in Flight specializes in aerial data collection and the subsequent analytics. He is a commercial helicopter pilot and remote controlled craft enthusiast. Thomas has been working with RC vehicles since he was a child and has recently developed remotely controlled rovers that can map interior structures.

Abbe Lyle is Creative Director at Visual-Law Group. Visual-Law incorporates many new technologies, including the use of drones that have revolutionized the art and science of forensic scene visualization. She is a private pilot, UAV pilot, and passionate advocate for safe use of drones. She has been working as a writer, photographer

and educator for the past 17 years. As a result of the huge benefits in both the construction and forensic fields, Thomas and Abbe frequently collaborate on projects, and very much enjoy teaching and educating together, from corporate groups to future young drone pilots!


Breakout Session #2I - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Food Safety & Employee Safety: A Long Term Relationship Joanna Bojorquez & Brenna Benevidez In today’s world of employee safety and compliance in addition the growing beast that is food safety, many employers/growers/businesses are struggling to stay ahead of each curve ball that is thrown their way- from our government, customers, employees, vendors, and so on. What many may not realize is that these two areas actually have quite a bit of cross over and when implemented with care and precision can work well together in achieving the ultimate goal- creating the safest possible environment and food for employees and consumers. Here you will see how to combine what you, safety professionals, already do to comply with food safety regulations.

Joanna Bojorquez AgriCare Inc. Agricultural Specialist Joanna Bojorquez is the Employee and Food Safety Manager for AgriCare. She joined the organization in October of 2013. She has worked in the health and safety field for over ten years. In her role she over sees all Food and Employee Safety programs. She holds a Qualified Applicators License from the State of California and holds various other safety certificates in Forklift, CPR/First Aid and HACCP Principals. Joanna also worked for Sunview Vineyards as Safety Coordinator and Trainer for 7 years. There she oversaw cold storage, winery and nursery safety operations. She is passionate and committed in doing her part in maintaining the best management practices for food and employee safety.

Brenna Benevidez is the Chief Administration Officer of AgriCare, In. and oversees the Human Resource, Employee Safety, Food Safety and Compliance Departments for the company, which operates in both California and Oregon. Brenna has 14 years of experience in food safety that ranges from the farm to facility to the retail/restaurant level. She strives daily to educate, encourage and provide a food safe environment for her employees while

never losing sight of the goal to exceed customer expectations each step of the way. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Latin American studies at UC Santa Barbara, and has also completed training in ServSafe, HACCP, Global GAP, QAL and the California Agricultural Safety Program from AgSafe.


Breakout Session #2J - 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Above Ground Storage Containers Tom Ellison This session will discuss:

• Chapter 23 & 57 of the 2013 California Fire Code

• Permit Requirements

• Code enforcement of tanks

Tom Ellison Captain with the Kern County Fire Department. Current assignment, Assistant Fire Marshal Tom has been a professional firefighter with Kern County for sixteen years. He accepted the position of Assistant Fire Marshal May of 2013.

Tom supervises twelve Fire Inspectors and one Fire Code Enforcement Officer. He is responsible for many different programs, flammable and combustible liquids, fireworks, code enforcement, and other administrative duty's. He is currently a member of the California Fire Marshal Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Committee.


Breakout Session #3A - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Emergency Regulations To Implement The Statewide Oil Spill Prevention And Response Program Joy Lavin-Jones & Robert Chatman The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is responsible for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil spills. The program for oil spills in marine waters includes oil spill contingency planning, financial responsibility, drills and exercises, performing inspections and investigations, tracking spills, directing spill response and cleanup efforts, and determining appropriate restoration for injured wildlife and lost habitat. Authority had been limited to activities in marine waters, but SB 861 (Chapter 35, Statues of 2014) expanded OSPR’s jurisdiction to all “Waters of the State”, and in doing so created a Statewide Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program. This presentation will give an overview of the new Statewide Program which covers all state surface waters at risk of oil spills from any source, including production facilities, pipelines and the increasing shipments of oil transported by railroads. Among the program details covered in the presentation are the following elements: • Robust Contingency Plans • Verification of Financial Responsibility • Response Equipment & Capability Requirements • Periodic Drills/Testing, to ensure readiness and competence • Exemption and Compliance Inspections FAQ

Joy Lavin-Jones Joy Lavin-Jones has worked for the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s, Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) since 1996. She serves as a staff specialist responsible for OSPR’s regulation development, and legislative analysis and coordination. As both a prevention and response organization, OSPR has the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s public trustee and custodial responsibilities for protecting, managing and restoring the State’s fish, wildlife, and plants. It is one of the few State agencies in the nation that has both major pollution response authority and

public trustee authority for wildlife and habitat. Ms. Lavin-Jones received her Bachelor of Science Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

Bob Chatman, has over thirty four years of maritime and oil spill prevention experience. Bob worked as a Tankerman for Crowley Maritime in Long Beach, CA. for 11 years, California State Lands Commission-Marine Facilities Division for 23 years and is currently with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s OSPR Office of Spill Prevention and Response Division. He has acted as a liaison with USCG, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Shipping Agents, Tug and Barge Companies, and the LA/LB Pilots Association and Stakeholders.


Breakout Session #3B - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Always Connected: The Ergonomics of Devices that Change Our Lives Tom Traut Smart Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Desktops, these are the tools that each of us use every day. These modern day miracles keep us in continuous connection with the world. This connection brings work into our personal lives. However, this is a two-way street as these same devices have become a primary source of our entertainment. How are these devices affecting our health? Have we reached the limits of the human interface? When and how should we use these tools? Learn the answers to these questions and strategies using these tools effectively and safely.

Thomas B. Traut, M.Ed., RKT is the President and Owner of Functional Ergonomics, Inc. Functional Ergonomics specializes in results driven programs to assist employers eliminate and reduce work related muscle skeletal injuries

through Ergonomic Modification, Functional Abilities Testing, and specialized exercise programs. A graduate of The University of Toledo Mr. Traut has 25 years of experience working with Kern County employers of all sizes and industries. Thomas has spoken at numerous national, regional, and local conferences.


Breakout Session #3C - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Gaining Leadership Through Influence, Respect & Knowledge James Boretti Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. As SH&E professionals, we rely on our technical knowledge and skill to resolve safety challenges. It is just as important that we set direction, build an inspiring vision, and map out where you and the operational team needs to go for successful safety results. To be successful requires leadership. In this session, you will learn leadership skills that will help you gain respect, obtain the appropriate knowledge, and how to influence the operational team. Learn how to:

Determine the appropriate knowledge needed that is important to the operational group, including possible metrics

Gain the respect of the operational level through engagement

Use techniques and communication to influence direction to deliver on safety results

James Boretti, CSP, President, Boretti, Inc. With over 30 years of experience, James has an extensive background in the field of Safety & Health. James is currently President of Boretti, Inc., a SH&E professional firm that designs, develops and implements safety, health and environmental solutions. He has successfully consulted with a wide range of clients and industries, including healthcare,

manufacturing, television, construction and agricultural environments. James is a frequent speaker for organizations such as the American Society of Safety Engineers. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Past-President of the Central Valley & Orange County Chapters, Region 1 ARVP of Finance, a member of the ASSE Finance and Business of Safety Committees.


Breakout Session #3D - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM The Future Of The Oil And Gas Industry Tracy Leach, Joe Ashley Permitting the Oil Industry in Kern- Lessons Learned (and Now What?) In January 2013, the oil and natural gas industry in Kern County approached the Kern County Planning Department with their request for an amendment to the Kern County Zoning Ordinance for Oil & Gas Production. The applicants – Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA), and the Independent Oil Producers Agency (IOPA) – understood that such a request would require the preparation of an extensive Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Now that this report has been approved by the County Board of Supervisors and the permitting structure went into effect on December 9th, 2015, numerous details must be implemented in order to permit production going forward. As anti-oil groups have filed lawsuits against the final permitting, how will this effort affect future industry permitting? How will this process impact the industry, your company and your jobs? Join us as we discuss “Permitting the Oil Industry in Kern – Lessons Learned (and Now What?)”

Tracy Leach Tracy Leach is the founder and President of Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc., and has spent two decades in the political consulting and public affairs arena. The firm specializes in building winning coalitions for ballot initiatives as well as meeting the goals and objectives of those in business. Tracy has managed numerous city, county, state and federal candidates as well as issue-advocacy campaigns representing oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, housing developments, solar power, non-profits, mining and many other outstanding industries. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is a member of the American Association of Political

Consultants and the Public Relations Society of America.

Joe Ashley Director of Regulatory & External Affairs, California Resources Corporation Originally from North Carolina, Joe received his B.S. in Biology from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC and M.S. in Biology from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX. Joe started working as a contract biologist in CA in 1995 and moved to Bakersfield in 1999. Joe has spent the past 12 years working for Occidental Petroleum and now California Resources Corporation with roles of increasing responsibility.


Breakout Session #3E - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Safety Certifications And Development Mark Ruder and Sandra Sanchez There is a Safety Certification for everyone! Safety Certification will give you an advantage when applying for that next job or get you that bump in pay that you deserve. This session will explore the Certifications available to Safety, HR, and Risk Management Professionals. We will provide you with some recommendations on ways to obtain that certification.

Mark Ruder is currently the Division Safety Manager at Lone Star Trucking LLC. in Shafter, CA. He holds an MBA from National University, a B.S. from Oklahoma State University, and is a graduate of Bakersfield College. He is certified by the Board of Safety Professionals as a CSP. And is a certified Teacher in the State of California. Mark has been a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers for the past 35 years. He currently serves as

ASSE Bakersfield Chapter, Professional Development Chairperson.

Sandra Sanchez is currently a safety advisor for Continental Labor & Staffing Resources, a Safety Consultant for Continental Safety Consulting in Bakersfield CA and a Risk Management Consultant for Aspen Risk Management Group based out of San Diego. She holds a B.S. from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Industrial Technology and a minor in Packaging.

Sandra is an active member of ASSE Bakersfield Chapter and is Chair of the Scholarship Committee, which also oversees Chapter Examination fee reimbursements.


Breakout Session #3F - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dealing With Difficult People John Stark This session will cover: I. Understanding the Problem A. What is meant by “difficult”? B. Why are people “difficult”? C. What is the cost of difficult people? II. Why “Difficult” People are Difficult to Deal With! A. It Starts with Perceptions: B. Basic Reaction: 1. Categorized as – 2. Response is – C. The Key: III. Dealing with These People! A. Get a Grip! B. Begin the Dialog: C. Following Through: IV. Working as a Toxic Emotion Handler A. What are organizational “toxins”? B. What is the role of a “Toxin Handler”? C. What Cost does the “Handler” Pay? D. What can the “Handler” do to protect themselves? V. Building Trust for a Collegial Workplace A. What is Trust? B. Dimensions of Trust: C. Building Trust:

John B. Stark, Ph.D, California State University, Bakersfield Dr. John B. Stark is an Associate Professor of Management entering his sixteenth year at California State University, Bakersfield. He has served in various campus leadership positions, including Chair of the Academic Senate, Department Chair of Management & Marketing, and most recently, he is serving as the Associate Dean of the School of Business & Public Administration. Stark returned to academia after sixteen years of practical experience in small and medium-sized organizations, in both the private and public sectors. After receiving

his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Missouri at Columbia, his primary areas of instruction have been organizational behavior, small business management, and managerial skills, teaching in the undergraduate, masters, and EdD programs. His research is in the development of trust and in conflict resolution. Stark is also a consultant for area businesses in strategic planning and the development of managerial skills.


Breakout Session #3G - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Workers Compensation, FMLA/CFRA and ADA/FEHA: The Worlds Collide Daniel Klingenberger The overlapping rights and obligations under these statues and regulations can create significant confusion for employers. Compliance with one set of laws can create liability under another. This session will untangle this complicated web of laws and explain how employers can prepare to deal with their many obligations.

Mr. Klingenberger has nearly 30 years of experience representing large and small companies in all forms of employment litigation, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, overtime compensation, wage and hour violations, unfair competition/trade secret issues and many forms of discrimination. He also works with employers on union/management issues, including union organizing, picketing and work stoppages. He represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitrations involving employee discipline and contractual disputes. Dan graduated from the McGeorge School of Law in 1986. Mr. Klingenberger joined LeBeau-Thelen, LLP in late 2014.

Today, Dan counsels employers on the development of employee handbooks and other company policies. He also advises employers on day-to-day employee and business planning matters. Dan is also extensively involved with training supervisors and owners on employment law matters, including unlawful harassment prevention training, union avoidance and workplace violence. Dan is a frequent speaker before business and professional groups. Mr. Klingenberger has served on several community boards and organizations, including Chairman of the Board for both the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Kern County. He is also on the board for the Kern County Chapter Society for Human Resource Management and the Petroleum Club of Bakersfield. Professional Affiliations & Memberships

• Board of Directors, Bakersfield Petroleum Club

• Board of Directors, Kern County Society of Human Resource Management

• Board of Directors, Garces Memorial High School

• Chairman of the Board, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce (2009)

• Chairman of the Board, United Way of Kern County (2004-2006)

• Chairman, Labor and Employment Law Committee, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce (two terms)

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