2024 EHS Agenda

Brent Charlton, AFS EHS Division Chair

Introduction

• Conference Chairs
  • Jessica Wagoner, EJ 
  • Paul Kruggel, Metal Technologies Inc.

Mark Kohler, Metal Technologies Inc.

• Induction Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Electrical Hazards of Induction Melting

Timothy “Hoolie” Reynolds, Spartan Training & Performance LLC

We face significant challenges in achieving safety excellence while balancing other organizational goals – such as efficiency, quality, and profitability.  Explore four tenets that drive elite success and organizational safety: 1) Complexity requires group success. 2) High-performance teams are built on trust. 3) Move from academic to actionable. 4) Adaptive capacity equals mission success.

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.
Jared 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

Joy Jacobson, Amsted Rail Company Inc.

Moderator: 

Mickey Hannum, McWane Inc.

Panelists:

John Mitchell, Tyler Union

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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 excellence.

Moderator: 

Dan Plant, Metal Technologies Inc. 

Panelists: 
Josh Fuller, Metal Technologies Inc.
Heather Rainwater, McWane Ductile
Ryan Sneddon, EJ 
Jimmy Wright, McWane Ductile

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, Amsted Rail Company, Keokuk, IA

• 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 

Panelists: Scott Ball, Ellwood
Shianna Wheeler, Waupaca Foundry Inc.
Dylan McKee, Tyler Union
Clinton Ottman, Neenah Foundry
Paul Kruggel, Metal Technologies Inc.

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. 
Wesley Fleming, Keramida Inc.

• NEW AFS guidance document and calculation tool
•  Nuances in Carbon accounting
•  Stakeholder Questionnaires & Regulatory Drivers

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.

Bob Ribbing, Amsted Rail

• Digital Opacity Readings
• When is it and Uses
• Training and Equipment
• Benefits and Concerns

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?

Jason Reed, 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.

Moderator: Jeet Radia, McWane Inc.

Panel: 

Jenny Pappalardo, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.

Steven Blasko, McWane Inc.

Brett Fisher, Foundry Solutions and Design