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APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAMs M-A2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	104 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Alvin Dong, Jesus Salazar
Objective	An overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
Description	Real world applications of P&ID drawings within select RMP prevention program elements for program 2 and program 3. Includes inspection tips and best practices.
Presentation	APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAM

HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND INTERPRETING LAB RESULTS - PART II M-B2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	86 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield, Carol Wortham
Objective	This session will apply the information shared in Part 1 to reviewing case studies, discussing sampling questions, and sharing lessons learned.
Description	With the knowledge gained from attending Hazardous Waste Sampling and Interpreting Lab Results Part I, participants will have an interactive opportunity to review several case studies, ask questions, discuss potential violations and next steps for corrective action. Feel free to come with your own sampling questions if you want to brainstorm with CUPA and laboratory experts.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 16 REWRITE M-C2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	135 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Austin Lemire-Baeten, Greg Breshears, Dayna Cordano, Steven Mullery
Objective	This session will cover proposed changes to California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 16 ahead of the rulemaking period this fall.
Description	To properly regulate legal USTs after the December 31, 2025 closure deadline for single-walled USTs, California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 16 is being rewritten and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Changes to definitions, certifications, construction, monitoring, testing, closure, and cleanup requirements will be covered. A copy of the draft regulations will be made available before the 45-day public comment period.
Presentation	UST Regulations Rewrite

HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTENT BASED LEADERSHIP M-D3

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	20 of 80 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Kirk Ford
Objective	This session will provide participants with an overview of intent based high performance organizations, and give tools for using this leadership style
Description	This course was first presented virtually for CUPA 2022 and is back for a third rotation. This is a leadership primer for high performing organizations and intent based leadership. We'll discuss what those things are and how they can help you lead your team more effectively. Participants will also be equipped with useable tools to help strengthen communication and build better teams.

CONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION M-G2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	20 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ian Phung, Matthew Stueber
Objective	Provide an understanding of how to conduct an inspection of a Tier 1 qualified facility.
Description	We will walk-through a virtual inspection of an oil change shop with a below-ground bay. The presentation will begin with a review of available documentation prior to the inspection walk-through. The inspection will include tanks and containers on the main floor and in the belowground area. We will also review required documentation such as periodic inspection records, spill prevention briefings, and other applicable records.
Presentation	CONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION

CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES: COORDINATING WITH YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT M-H2

Monday 1pm to 1:50pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	45 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Lee Kirby, Duane Sweeton
Objective	Learn the importance of coordinating with your local fire department the development and implementation of your facilitys Emergency and Incident Action Plans.
Description	Learn the importance of coordinating with your local fire department the development and implementation of your facilitys Emergency and Incident Action Plans. Fire Department first responders will share experiences and discuss how pre-planning for chemical and fire emergencies can lead to an efficient and effective response. Learn what critical information fire responders require during their initial size-up of the incident.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE, REFRESHER ON COMMONLY USED MONITORS M-I2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	81 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	William Lent
Objective	This session is refresher training for Haz Mat first responders on the most common equipment used in Haz Mat emergency response, investigations.
Description	This session is refresher training focused on basic monitors used by first responders and CUPA staff. The session will review operational issues and use of Combustible Gas Indicators and Photo Ionization Detectors plus demonstrations of Radiological monitors, FTIR, Raman and other instruments used in Haz Mat response. Training will provide an overview of available resources, operational theory, and some hands-on training for attendees. The session will consist of four different rotations that will include, demonstration and hands on training of a Combustible Gas Indicator and Photo Ionization Detector, tour of a Type 2 Haz Mat vehicle with demonstration and overview of specialized instrumentation then a tour of a resource trailer with demonstration of mitigation and containment resources including booms, plug and dike materials, neutralizing agents, containment options and more.
Presentation	Hazardous Materials Specialist
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INTRODUCTION TO THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) M-J2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	44 of 65 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson, Amy Segui
Objective	Learn the systematic tool for the command, control, & coordination of emergency response through the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Description	Join our comprehensive Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) course, designed for both beginners and experienced professionals. Discover the core principles of ICS, its organizational structure, and effective communication protocols while enhancing your skills with two immersive tabletop exercises simulating real-world emergency scenarios. Reference materials will be provided to boost your confidence in emergency response coordination
Presentation	Intro to ICS

RADIOACTIVE EASTER EGG HUNT - RADIOLOGICAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOP M-J4

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	9052
Seating	31 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with hands-on workshop using radiation instruments.
Description	This fun, hands-on workshop will focus on proper use of radiological instrumentation, interpretation of readings, and conducting experiments to demonstrate nuclear radiation concepts. Fascinating animated radiological case studies will also be reviewed.

TECHNOLOGY IN RISK AND SAFETY M-L2

Monday 1pm to 2pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	67 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Russell Vernon
Objective	Attendees get a view into academic Risk Management and EH&S operations, along with the RSS technology used to address and minimize adverse outcomes
Description	The session will begin with a general review of the technology used in academic EH&S and Risk Management. We will then delve into everything from hazard assessment through injury reporting, exposure monitoring, respirator fit testing, injury reporting, and reducing risks with business-related travel.
Presentation	Technology in Risk and Safety
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HMBP 101 M-M2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	4 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Melisa Custer, Teresa Quiaoit, Nicole Bandak
Objective	A general overview of the Hazardous Material Business Plan
Description	This course will provide a general overview of the Hazardous Material Business Plan. This course will provide a brief history, a review of the regulations, and an examination of how to determine a hazardous material. And finally, this course will discuss the requirements of the hazardous material business plan.
Presentation	HMBP 101

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS TU-A3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	1 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Elizabeth Brega, Rick Sakow, Mark Wingard, Cyntia Steiner, Michael Dossey, Andrew Kong, ROBERT SALGADO
Objective	This panel discussion will provide participants with an overview of federal, state, and local programs involved in accidental release prevention.
Description	This panel discussion will entail presentations from representatives of US EPA, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, CalEPA, Cal/OSHA, and Contra Costa County CUPA. Each presentation will address each agencies role and involvement in the universe of accidental release prevention. Following the presentations will be an open question and answer session.
Presentation	ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS

HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS TU-B3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	90 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Trent Smith, Samantha Lawler
Objective	Students will learn the basic steps in the hazardous waste identification process.
Description	Topics to be covered include: definitions, waste classification flowchart, RCRA and Non-RCRA hazardous waste, hazardous waste characteristics, RCRA hazardous waste from listed sources, acute and extremely hazardous waste, mixture rule, regulatory and statutory exclusions and exemptions, Universal Wastes, used oil, scrap metal, and special wastes.
Presentation	HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS

OVERVIEW AND OPERATION OF THE TLS450 TU-C4

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	173 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Dave Emmington
Objective	Provide training on the operation and capabilities of the TLS 450
Description	Training will include installation, startup, programming an operation training on the TLS450. This training is for underground storage tank owners, operator and UST Inspectors.
Presentation	OVERVIEW AND OPERATION OF THE TLS450

MANAGERS WORKSHOP TU-D3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	102 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Alvin Lal, Frederick Chun, John Paine, Cheryl Prowell, Justin Malan
Objective	Obtain updates from the CalEPA, BDOs, and CFB on various current Unified Program Topics.
Description	The annual manager's workshop is an opportunity for collaboration between CalEPA, BDOs, CFB, and other UPA agencies. Current Unified Program Topics will be discussed by the various groups such as CERS NextGen, Strategic Plan Updates and legislative updates.

TANK TALK: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGWALL AST PANEL TU-G3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	90 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard, Janice Witul, Earl Crochet, Philip Myers, Joseph Mentzer, Devra Lewis, Steve Pollock, Jennifer Lorenzo, Craig Fletcher
Objective	Provide the audience an opportunity to ask questions to an AST panel of industry, standard organizations (API & STI), & regulatory representatives.
Description	The meeting of the AST Council of Mateo has been moved from Rivendell to the City of Burlingame in the land of California. The AST Counsel of Mateo Fellowship of the Ring Wall consists of a diverse group of technical/regulatory AST representatives on a quest to share experiences and answer questions on petroleum ASTs, piping, appurtenances, operations, standards, inspections, and associated Federal and State oil spill prevention programs.
Presentation	The fellowship of the ringwall ASTs
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VIOLATION CLASSIFICATION 101 FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE TU-H3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	16 of 168 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	April Ranney, Ryan Miya
Objective	Provide the framework for understanding hazard waste violation classifications of minor, Class II, and Class I per the Hazardous Waste Control Laws.
Description	This course provides the foundation for hazardous waste violation classification and will focus on hazardous waste generator violations. The course will focus on understanding and providing guidance on the violation definitions in the Health and Safety Code and in the California Code of Regulations. Some examples will be discussed to demonstrate violation classification. This class is open to regulators and industry representatives.
Presentation	Violation Classification 101 Focus on Hazardous Waste

THE ASSESSMENT AND DECONTAMINATION OF AN OPIOID CONTAMINATED SITE TU-I2

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	87 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Michael A. Polkabla, CIH
Objective	Attendees will receive information to better understand fentanyl contaminant hazards in properties and current regulatory requirements for cleanup.
Description	This presentation will focus on a case study involving the assessment and decontamination of a property that was used as an illegal opioid (fentanyl and carfentanil) handling, processing, and pill packaging site. This study let to enhanced awareness of the hazards associated with opioid contaminated sites and resulted in the establishment of current assessment and regulatory cleanup standards in California for re-occupancy.
Presentation	The Assessment and Decontamination of an Opioid Contaminated Site

COMMUNICATION AND DE-ESCALATION TU-J3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	182 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson, Amy Segui
Objective	This course provides valuable insight into psychological and emotional processes that affect communication and keeping situation from escalating.
Description	This presentation provides verbal and kinesic tools to accomplish the following safely and effectively: maintain composure, communicate well, establish rapport and cooperation, and gain compliance with students, parents, members of the public, peers, and administration. Additionally, the course provides important insight into understanding crisis, predictability, bias, and body language. This presentation educates attendees on the fundamental concepts of communication and de-escalation, methods to appeal to basic emotion and psychological needs, overcoming bias, and an easy to employ, highly effective, universal communication system (The Wolfson Formula). It helps professionals maintain their own behavior in stressful and critical situations, gain compliance from difficult people, and achieve cooperation where they might not have been able to do so otherwise without the training. The formula has been tested and used effectively for over ten years in many situations, including: public interactions, crisis, victim interviews, simple negotiations, consensual encounters, investigations, and other high stakes situations. This presentation has been given to 1,000s of professionals and is quickly becoming the gold standard in understanding and employing communication and de-escalation skills. Attendees will leave with a pocket-sized quick reference guide and access to a small poster-style reference.
Presentation	Communication and De-escalation

POWER UP: MAXIMIZE NEW TECHNOLOGY TU-L3

Tuesday 1pm to 1:50pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	70 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Richard Medina
Objective	By the end of this presentation, learners will effectively utilize Microsoft Power products and OneDrive for enhanced productivity.
Description	This session will empower participants with the skills to harness Microsoft Power products and OneDrive cloud for streamlined work processes. It will cover practical strategies for data management, collaboration, and automation, enhancing productivity in various professional settings. Providing high level exposure when using Excel online, shared documents, Forms, Power Automate, SharePoint lists and data entry.
Presentation	Power Up: Maximize New Technology