38th AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE
Jenny Pappalardo
AFS EHS Division Chair, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
George W. Curry, Jr.
AFS EHS Technical Director
Schaumburg, IL
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Mickey Hannum
Optimized Safety Solutions, LLC
Gulf Breeze, FL
Daniel Moravej
Hiler Industries
La Porte, IN
Mickey Hannum
Optimized Safety Solutions, LLC
Gulf Breeze, FL
Brad Kline
National Safety Council
Minneapolis, MN
Dan Engling
KERAMIDA, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Austin Yurt
Industrial Safety and Training Services Inc.
Shelbyville, KY
Brian Bigley
McWane, Inc.
Oskaloosa, IA
As soon as you receive a citation from a regulatory agency, the clock starts and deadlines begin. You have several paths and choices, but do you know what to do if you choose to not immediately pay? This program is a quick primer on your options for conferencing or contesting agency citations. We will discuss the difference between the conference and contest process, and how to prepare for both, as you timely proceed with your agency interactions.
Mickey Hannum
Optimized Safety Solutions, LLC
Gulf Breeze, FL
Katie Hensley
Cottingham & Butler
Dubuque, IA
Moderator:
Earl Miller
Hiler Industries
La Porte, IN
Panelists:
James Hart
Milwaukee Valve
New Berlin, WI
Glenn Hunneycutt
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
Kristi Yates
Lodge Mfg. Co.
South Pittsburg, TN
Amanda Fedorko
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
George W. Curry, Jr.
AFS EHS Technical Director
Schaumburg, IL
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Kristi Yates
Lodge Mfg. Co.
South Pittsburg, TN
James Hart
Milwaukee Valve
Prairie du Sac, WI
Stephanie Salmon
AFS Washington Office
Washington D.C.
Christian Richter
The Policy Group
Washington, D.C.
Jenny Pappalardo
AFS EHS Division Chair, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
George W. Curry, Jr.
AFS EHS Technical Director
Schaumburg, IL
- Divisional Awards
- AFS Metalcasting Safe Year Awards
- Green Foundry Awards
- Innovation & Insight Awards
Air Quality
Jeet Radia
KERAMIDA, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Water, Waste, & Byproducts
Bryant Esch
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Waupaca, WI
Health & Safety
James Hart
Milwaukee Valve
Prairie du Sac, WI
Colin Green
Cottingham & Butler
Dubuque, IA
George W. Curry, Jr.
AFS EHS Technical Director
Schaumburg, IL
The classification of thermite materials has become an increasingly important issue for manufacturers, suppliers, and foundries that produce, distribute, transport, or use thermite-containing products. In September 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued guidance explaining its approach to the classification of thermite mixtures, renewing industry focus on how these materials are regulated during transportation and handling. This presentation reviews PHMSA's classification approach, the criteria used to distinguish thermite mixtures from explosive materials, and the resulting regulatory requirements that may apply when thermite products are classified as Division 4.1 flammable solids. The session is intended for EHS professionals, shipping and transportation personnel, foundry managers, and procurement and supply chain professionals responsible for purchasing and handling thermite-containing materials. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these classifications affect the transportation, storage, handling, and use of thermite-containing products, as well as the potential impacts on foundry operations, compliance programs, and supply chains.
Ryan Burke
OSCO Industries Inc.
Portsmouth, OH
Earl Miller
Hiler Industries
La Porte, IN
Kayla Gibbons
KERAMIDA, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Cheryl Curry
Plumb Tree Psychology
St Charles, IL
A Gen Z, generally encompassing those born between 1997 and 2012, has often been stereotyped as lazy, needy, bubble-wrapped, entitled, soft, and spoiled. But like all stereotypes, these don’t give credit to the exceptionally hard-working and talented members of this generation, who now match the number of baby boomers in the workforce. Surveys are showing that companies find their youngest employees, Gen Z, the most difficult to work with and the most mystifying to managers. But they are here to stay and have much to offer! Gain insight into this generation so as to bring out the best qualities for mutual benefit and retention.
With practical advice, useful take-aways, and a good dose of humor, this presentation will shed some light on this generation, providing insight and data from the perspective of Gen Z’ers themselves, research on how industry is successfully responding to the differences in the workplace, and what is really behind the stereotypes.
Moderator:
Jenny Pappalardo
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
Panelists:
Bryant Esch
Waupaca Foundry Inc.
Waupaca, WI
Craig LeNoble
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Neenah, WI
Ryan Burke
OSCO Industries
Portsmouth, OH
Networking, time with Exhibitors, hors d’oeuvres, & refreshments for all.
Jeet Radia
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
George W. Curry, Jr.
AFS EHS Technical Director
Schaumburg, IL
Mike Lenahan
Badger Mining Corp.
Berlin, WI
Dr. Janet Anderson
Exponent, Inc. Health Sciences Practice
Austin, TX
Dr. Sara Hearon
Exponent, Inc. Health Sciences Practice
Austin, TX
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to be a major focus of state legislative and regulatory activity across the United States, creating new compliance, liability, and operational challenges for the metals industry. While much of the national conversation has focused on consumer products and drinking water, metal producers, processors, fabricators, recyclers, and finishing operations are increasingly affected by PFAS requirements related to manufacturing processes, wastewater discharges, residuals management, environmental investigations, and supply chain reporting obligations.
This presentation explores how evolving state legislation may affect the metals industry and examines the potential sources of PFAS-related liability throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Topics include historical and current uses of PFAS in plating and finishing operations, industrial wastewater and residuals management, site investigation and cleanup obligations, recycled material considerations, and supply chain disclosure requirements. The presentation will also review key state legislative trends, discuss how differing state definitions of PFAS can influence compliance obligations, and identify practical strategies for managing regulatory, environmental, and commercial risks in an increasingly complex PFAS landscape.
Emily Henderson
TRC
Atlanta, GA
Carl Raycroft
McWane Inc.
Birmingham, AL
Greg Kramer
Badger Mining Corp.
Berlin, WI
Moderator:
Jenny Pappalardo
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
Panelists:
Amanda Fedorko
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Oakboro, NC
Earl Miller
Hiler Industries
La Porte, IN
Bryant Esch
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Waupaca, WI
Kristen Belcredi
KERAMIDA, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN