2018 Environmental, Health, and Safety Conference
Welcome / Announcements
Dan Oman, Haley & Aldrich Inc. | AFS EHS Division Chair
Introduction
- AFS EHS Committee Overview
- Recognition of AFS EHS Division Members in Attendance
- Conference Co-Chairs
Speaker TBA
- Policy priorities for U.S. EPA
- Meeting current environmental challenges
- Environmental challenges on the horizon
Daisy Letendre, EPA Smart Sectors Program
- Provide a summary of EPA’s Smart Sectors Program and some of its recent activities
- Identify opportunities for the metalcasting industry to work cooperatively with EPA as part of the Smart Sectors Program
Moderator: Greg Kramer, ME Elecmetal | IN
Panelists: Holly Hurst, David J. Joseph Co. | UT
Dan Plant, Metal Technologies Inc. | IN
David Georgeson, McWane Ductile | UT
Improved stormwater quality through the use of hidden resources. BMP(s) originate from decommissioned area(s).
Phil Mulrine, EPA Office of Air and Radiation
- EPA is required to complete a residual risk and technology review of its NESHAP rule for iron and steel foundry major sources by June 2020 (with a proposed rule by April 2019)
- Provide an update on EPA’s rulemaking process and its efforts in working with the metalcasting industry on this rule
Travis Quarles, ESCO Corporation | OR
Some states are promulgating rules governing emissions of air toxics that go well beyond EPA’s NESHAP requirements. The speakers will describe rules affecting foundries in two states – Oregon’s “Cleaner Air Oregon” rule and California’s rules specific to foundries, metals and risk assessment/ambient air monitoring.
Jim Schifo, Keramida Inc. | IN
Dan Plant, Metal Technologies Inc. | IN
Learn the EPA requirements for stack testing procedures with a focus on PM2.5.
Moderator: Mike Lenahan, Covia | MI
Panelists: John Kurtz, Kurtz Bros. Inc. | OH
Derek Schafer, West Creek Conservancy | OH
Kurt Princic, Ohio EPA Northeast-District Office | OH
Learn from experts about what works and what doesn’t work when interacting with environmental advocacy groups, localresidents, and concerned citizens.
Jeet Radia, McWane Inc. | AL
Damage to paint on vehicle surfaces (rust spotting) in the vicinity of metalcasting facilities is a longstanding issue for many foundries. Rust spotting typically occurs when fine metallic particles deposit on and adhere to vehicle surfaces under the right conditions. When the particles rust, they stain the paint and give the appearance of rust spots. Foundries are often blamed for rust spotting even when other industrial sources in the neighborhood are partly or fully culpable. The speakers will outline the main causes of rust spotting, investigation techniques, common solutions, and dealing effectively with affected neighbors.
Moderator: Bryant Esch, Waupaca Foundry
Panelists: Earl Miller, Hiler Industries (Kingsbury Casting Division) | IN
Derek MacKenzie, Kohler Company | WI
Paul Sheppard, Amsted Rail, Griffin Wheel | IA
Jeff Krause, HA International LLC | IL
The hazard communication Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is not always harmonized. Some of the current variations in product classification will be covered as we explore current trends in the differences we are seeing.
John O’Neil, Chase Environmental Group Inc. | TN
How to properly identify radioactive materials as NORM and the available waste management and disposal options available in the United States.
Air Quality - Jeet Radia, McWane Inc. | AL
Water & Waste – Holly Hurst, David J. Joseph Co. | UT
Health & Safety - Tom Slavin, Cardno ChemRisk | IL
- What are the latest regulatory issues keeping metalcasters awake at night?
- How is AFS helping metalcasters anticipate and prepare for new regulatory impacts?
Winners of the 2018 Green Foundry Case Study Awards
OSHA Policy Staff Invited
AFS Division Individual Awards
2017 AFS Metalcasting Safe Year Awards
Dr. Ken Chapman, Ken Chapman & Associates | AL
- Why everything that counts can’t be counted
- Hitting the ceiling – shifting from compliance to ownership
- Where are you today?
- Creating ownership with a moral dimension
Bob Scholz, TRC Environmental | WI
- Describe a process for evaluating the feasibility of options to control silica exposures in foundries
- Review criteria for judging feasibility, with examples
- Emphasize the need to focus feasibility determinations on root causes of exposure
Andrew Kress, Waupaca Foundry | WI
- A review of the Waupaca Foundry Contractor Management Program
- General guidelines for contractor management (requirements before coming on site) training; proof of insurance; plant escort or site contact
- Lessons learned, and recommendations from, real-life issues encountered with contractors
William Johnston, Engineering Manager Ellwood Engineered Castings | OH
William will share his foundry’s process for evaluating, and experience of implementing, a switch to non-silica media for molds and cores. They now have eight months of experience working with non-silica ceramic sand.
Jack Scott, General Manager-HR/Purchasing Eagle Foundry | OR
Capitalize the initial start-up costs, don’t expense it! Hear about the exciting ways this one decision, to go with ceramic media, will
change profitability throughout your foundry.
Networking, time with Exhibitors, hors d ’oeuvres, drinks and door prizes.
Pete Satre, Allied Mineral Products | OH
Jason Lang, RHP Risk Management Inc. | IL
The OSHA Standard on Respirable Crystalline Silica reads, “The employer shall not allow dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure are not feasible.” How are powered industrial sweepers viewed under the standard? Do these sweepers increase or decrease worker exposures? How effective are wet methods and HEPA filters with regards to powered sweeping? AFS sought to conduct a study to help answer these questions.
Glenn Huneycutt, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company | NC (organizer)
Chris Wallen, Hiler Industries-Accurate Castings Division | IN
Bob Forrester, Neptune Technology | AL
Rebecca Farrell, TRC Environmental | WI
- Brief recap of previous presentation
- Discussion of method—instrument selection, instrument setup, and procedure
- Results—Presentation of results and problems encountered
- Concluding remarks on the study and potential extensions on the method
Tom Slavin, Cardno ChemRisk | IL
The new ISO 45001 safety and health management systems standard is a game-changer for workplace safety and health. We will explore what it means, how it can help and why it matters to you. We will also discuss alternative management systems that may be a better fit for some foundries
Erik Pylkas, Insight IH Consulting LLC | WI
All foundries are familiar with the compliance sampling for respirable crystalline silica. Fewer are knowledgeable of contaminant mapping of the concentrations within their facility. This talk will compare the two methods, the drawbacks and benefits of each, and discuss the proper time to deploy each method.
Paul Lynes, Finger Lynes Engineering | TN
- Learn the Who, What, and When of requirements for medical surveillance
- Hear what NOT to do regarding medical surveillance
- Receive the forms necessary for medical surveillance documentation
Donald Ewert, RJ Lee Group Inc. | PA
An engaging presentation on frequent sampling errors that occur and how to do it right the first time. Learn to select work task exposure groups, the need for calibrating equipment, and how to get representative samples from an ever-changing environment. You’ll also leave with tools to reduce or fully abate penalties that OSHA may propose by challenging the science behind unfavorable test results. Participants will leave with a portfolio of pitfalls to avoid and an understanding of how sample collection practices influence the analytical results they receive from the lab.
Moderator: Glenn Huneycutt, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company | NC
Panelists: Brent Charlton, Metal Technologies Auburn LLC | IN
Bob Forrester, Neptune Technology Group Inc. | AL
Andrew Kress, Waupaca Foundry | IN