36th Environmental, Health and Safety Conference
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by HiltonOctober 1 – 3, 2024
Overview
The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 36th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. Taking place October 1-3, 2024, at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together leading experts and peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS. From foundry case studies to updates from Washington D.C. to networking with other professionals, this event has what you need to enhance your knowledge, EHS programs, and performance.
Exhibits
Exhibitors will be given a six foot black skirted table and two chairs. Wifi is included and electricity will be made available, as needed. Twenty-two exhibits are available and exhibits are on a first come, first served basis. Exhibits cost for AFS Corporate Members is $1,675 ($1,825 for non-Members) and come with one registration for the conference. Each exhibitor is encouraged to bring door prizes to be raffled off at the end of the conference reception. AFS will provide buckets to collect business cards from attendees visiting each table and will provide blank raffle slips for attendees without business cards at the conference. Near the end of the reception, winners
for each exhibitor’s door prize(s) will be drawn from each exhibitor’s raffle bucket. Only attendees who have
added their information to your exhibit's raffle bucket will be eligible to win your door prize(s).
Click here to download the exhibits form.
Sponsorships
Sponsors will be included in pre-event marketing online, on our website, and in our communications. Sponsor logos will be formally recognized during the event, during presentations, and on-site on posters and attendee guide. AFS will also distribute a list of conference participant names and contact information to each sponsoring company. Sponsorships are $850.
For information about exhibits or sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.
Location
Hotel Information
$189/night + fees (cut off 9/9/24) per night. Reserve by using the link below or by calling 1-800-253-3590 and requesting the 2024 EHS Conference room block.
Conference Agenda
Brent Charlton, AFS EHS Division Chair
Introduction
- Conference Chairs
- Jessica Wagner, EJ Co.
- Curtis Veit, Waupaca Foundry Inc.
Mark Kohler, Metal Technologies Inc.
- Induction Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Electrical Hazards of Induction Melting
Brent Charlton, Metal Technologies Inc.
Mickey Hannum, McWane Inc.
- What is "STKY?"
- Define SIF and PSIF
- Focusing on SIF prevention more important than TRIR
- SIF prevention program and where to start
Tom Slavin, Slavin OSH Group LLC
- Why do we need them
- What do they say
- How to use (or misuse) them
Ben Sanford, Advanced Rehabilitation Inc.
- What is an early intervention program?
- Why implement an early intervention program?
- How to implement an early intervention program?
Jeff Krause, HA International
- Understand the basics of furan binder chemistry and the key hazards of these systems
- Identify the 3D printer operations that can lead to explosions and fires
- Learn best practices for preventing these incidents through system layout, design, labelling, work practices, and training
- Immediately recognize inadequate printer exhaust systems, and learn to size and design them properly
Carlos Robinson, McWane Inc.
Jered Smith, McWane Inc.
- What is it?
- You DO have options
- How we comply with it... carefully!
Glenn Huneycutt, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co
John Mitchell, Tyler Union
- Where it begins
- Developing a plan
- Outcomes exceed safety
Jay Jacobson, Amsted Rail Company Inc.
Moderator:
Mickey Hannum, McWane Inc.
Panelists:
John Mitchell, Tyler Union
Glenn Huneycutt, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Carlos Robinson, McWane Inc.
This session is for metalcasters only! Are you a regulator, supplier, customer, or a consultant? We appreciate you, but you are not welcome for this session! You know what they say, “there are no dumb questions, only questions you shouldn’t ask in front of certain people!!” This session is for foundry people to ask tough questions about anything Environmental on Day 1 and anything Health and Safety on Day 2. Make sure you fully understand the changing rules and reg’s or share some foundry best practices – anything EHS. During this session you can feel at ease knowing what gets said here stays here!
Brent Charlton, AFS EHS Division Chair
Mike Lenahan, Badger Mining
Introduction
- AFS EHS Committee Overview
- Benefits of Joining an EHS Committee
- Recognition of AFS EHS Division Members in Attendance
Katie Hensley, Cottingham & Butler
Insurance carriers now require more detailed information than ever, which demands significant time and effort. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to effectively prepare and achieve success while helping your company improve chances of better rates.
Operations managers and supervisors have a lot going on! From the daily production schedule, to covering for last minute employee call ins, and ensuring employees are productive and safe…They also have to be knowledgeable of, communicate, and execute the many additional EHS compliance requirements in their production areas. We hear from the operations supervisors themselves what they need from EHS to be successful so that we can improve how we communicate and facilitate successful operational EHS compliance.
Air Quality – Jeet Radia, McWane Inc.
Water & Waste – Dan Plant, Metal Technologies Inc.
Health & Safety – Mickey Hannum, McWane Inc
- AFS METALCASTING SAFE YEAR AWARDS
- GREEN FOUNDRY AWARDS
- INNOVATION & INSIGHT AWARDS
- MILLIONAIRES SAFETY
Stephanie Salmon, AFS Washington Office, Washington DC
As we wrap-up fiscal year 2024, it’s time to look back and take stock of what we learned from and about OSHA during this eventful year particularly related to current enforcement tactics and trends, and special initiatives. We will also examine what to expect on new rulemakings going into 2024.
Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group, Rockville, MD
Environmental issues continue to make headlines and pose challenges that can impact metalcasting facilities. Hear from the AFS Washington office how the latest developments on environmental issues could shape the political and regulatory landscape and impact your operations.
Joy Jacobson, The Policy Group, Rockville, MD
- Immersive Learning is more effective and more efficient
- Train on real equipment without the equipment
- More feasible today than ever before
Moderator: Earl Miller, Hiler Industries
Young EHS professionals largely grew up in a digital age while the elders might still use pen and paper to take notes, among other generational differences! Hear their perspectives and experiences after the first year(s) in the foundry. How is the industry adapting to incoming generation, and how has the incoming generation adapted to the industry? What does the future of metalcasting look like for the young EHS professional?
Networking, time with Exhibitors, Hors D ’Oeuvres, & Refreshments for All
Ryan Janoch, Mapistry
- The potential for AI to impact environmental teams given the explosion of AI in other fields
- When and how AI can impact environmental data and reporting
- What can be leveraged from compliance data for sustainability reporting
- Where and how to leverage technology for compliance data collection for both AI and sustainability reporting
Curtis Veit, Waupaca Foundry Inc.
Wessley Flemming, Keramida Inc.
- NEW AFS guidance document and calculation tool
- Nuances in Carbon accounting
- Internal and external stakeholder questionnaires
Kayla Gibbons, Keramida, Indianapolis, IN
Monica Klaas, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), Lafayette, IN
- The journey Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. becoming a zero-landfill vehicle manufacturer.
- Innovative strategies for recycling & reuse management - from paper & plastic to solvents & filters.
- It takes more than just company policy to become zero landfill.
- Best management practices for foundry specific waste streams.
- Description coming soon
Jenny Pappalardo, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co
Bryant Esch, Waupaca Foundry Inc.
- Where to find it and how to use it
- BMPs to prevent radioactive scrap finding its way into the melt shop
- How to respond if a source gets in with the scrap load
- What can happen if a source gets melted, better to make sure it doesn’t
Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group
Craig Schmeisser, Mad River Strategies
- The Rule and It’s Requirements for Regulators and Industry
- Rule Challenges and Implications of an Administration Change
- Foundry Impact and Preparation
Matt Diestler, IVI Inc.
- Air Pollution Control design considerations and techniques
- Don’t forget capture effectiveness!
- What does a team to attain and maintain compliance look like?
Michael Keinath, Ramboll Group
- Define how/where air modeling is used.
- Identify parameters and variables that play a major role.
- Desired Outcomes within the Context of Air Dispersion Modeling Guidance.
- Real world examples to illustrate above.
Registration
AFS member: $900 early | $1,025 standard
Non-member: $1,275 early | $1,475 standard
Early registration ends 8/27/2024
AFS presents a variety of technical and management conferences (in both in-person and virtual formats). The refund policy for AFS conferences is as follows: 1) Substitutions are accepted at no charge at any time up until the start of the conference; 2) Full refunds are offered if AFS is notified in writing of cancellation at least 30 days in advance of the conference. No refunds or credits are available for less than 30 days written notice.
Sponsors
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