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Session
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT LINE LEAK DETECTORS    C-3/23
Wednesday     8am to 9am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  ICC: 1.0
SpeakersAustin Lemire-Baeten, Thomas Henderson
ModeratorMonica Ronchetti
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an in-depth look into the nature of traditional line leak detectors.
DescriptionThis course provides an in-depth look into the different aspects of mechanical and electronic line leak detectors. This includes the risks and benefits of both types as well as best management practices. This course will also include a discussion on how line leak detectors work alongside leak detection technology in future underground storage tank systems.
PresentationC-3-23 In Depth Look At Line Leak Detectors Lemire-Baeten
HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTENT BASED LEADERSHIP    D-3/23
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKirk Ford
ModeratorMarjorie Terrell
ObjectiveThis session will instruct leaders how they can start transitioning their teams to High Performing Organizations.
DescriptionThis course is a basic introductory course into the High Performance Organizational model and the Intent based leadership model. We'll go over why these models are great ways to lead your team, and how you can implement them using nothing but language, to grow your team to be more self motivated, communicative, confident and productive.
PresentationHIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTENT BASED LEADERSHIP
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL AGENCIES OVERSEEING VOLUNTARY PROJECTS    F-3/23
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMaryam Tasnif-abbasi, Steve McMasters, Gregory Shaffer
ModeratorGerald O'Regan
ObjectiveAn overview of the the new requirements for local agencies overseeing voluntary agreement projects, including notification of local agency qualifications, electronic reporting requirements, notification requirements, and process for lead agency determination. Session focuses on the newly enacted Assembly Bill 304 and Senate Bill 1248 requirements for local and state agency interaction for regulatory oversight of voluntary sites aka cleanup sites.
DescriptionIn this session, DTSC and the Water Board will roll-out the new process for Local Agencies that is defined in AB 304. This new regulation, requires: - Local agencies to provide information on technical expertise of their staff - Local agencies to provide annual self-certification and attestation to follow all requirements - Local agencies to updated data/documents to GeoTracker - Provides clarity on lead agency determination In this session, DTSC and the Water Board will provide a road map for collaboration between state and local agencies to ensure effective and thorough site cleanups.
PresentationF-3-23-Cleanup-LocalAgencyReg-Shaffer-McMasters
OVERCOMING BIAS: 18 PROTECTED GROUPS    J-3/23
Wednesday     8am to 12pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 3.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson
ModeratorMatt Kauffman
ObjectiveTo understand what bias is, how it happens to everyone, and how to apply this knowledge to limit or stop bias, especially when concerning Californias protected classes.
DescriptionBias in a normal result of interacting with the world. People experience bias in favor or against many things, people, or groups of people. While bias is normal and happens for many reasons (good and bad), it can lead to unfairness, prejudice, and civil rights violations. This presentation will show you what bias is and its social and psychological origins. Coupled with that knowledge, you will learn what the 18 protected groups of classes of people are as defined by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the California State Senate. Then, you will learn a system on how to overcome and defeat bias to better your workplace and personal life.
PresentationOVERCOMING BIAS - 18 Protected Groups
COMPLIANCE WITH HAZWOPER    K-3/23
Wednesday     8am to 11am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating100 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 3.0  
SpeakersRobert Wise
ModeratorGary Cantwell
ObjectiveWhat does Compliance with the HAZWOPER Rule Mean? This class will provide an overview of the rule and what being in compliance with all facets means.
DescriptionThis class will be a detailed discussion of the HAZWOPER rule as it is described pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.120. It will stress on the Site Worker Standard pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.120(b) - (o), but will also go over the difference with the requirements of the Emergency Responder standard covered in 29 CFR 1910.120(q). It will include interactive exercises. It will also cover what to look for when conducting contractor oversight during cleanups.
PresentationCOMPLIANCE WITH HAZWOPER
MANAGEMENT OF LITHIUM BATTERIES AS A WASTE    B2-3/23
Wednesday     10am to 11am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersDaniel Stoehr
ModeratorEmily Hoe
ObjectiveThis session will inform participants of the regulations for the on-site management and off-site transportation of lithium batteries as a waste.
DescriptionThis course is a comprehensive and detailed description of the responsibilities of a hazardous waste generator for the on-site management and off-site transportation of lithium cells and batteries as a waste. The course will describe the requirements of California generators subject to the regulations of both USEPA and DTSC and the applicable regulations of the USDOT.
PresentationManagement of Lithium Batteries as a Waste
WHAT'S NEW WITH DTSC'S SITE MITIGATION & RESTORATION PROGRAM?    F2-3/23
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMaryam Tasnif-abbasi, Peter Garcia, Rafat Abbasi
ModeratorTamara Escobedo
ObjectiveA session designed to bring local agencies up to speed on DTSC's new grant program, EJ initiatives, dry-cleaning discovery and enforcement, vapor intrusion approaches, and opportunities for local agency training and collaboration.
DescriptionDTSC will provide an overview of new trends, programs and technical approaches at DTSC's site Mitigation and Restoration Program, including: - $500M Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative, including: 1. New dry-cleaning Discovery and Enforcement Program 2. New Equitable Community Revitalization Grant for brownfields 3. New community based programs and initiatives for EJ communities - AB 304's new requirements for Local Agencies and an update of SB 1248 Local Agency notification requirements when making decisions on who will lead cleanup/investigation on a voluntary site - DTSC's update on vapor intrusion approaches - DTSC partnership and collaboration with Local Agencies on cleanup projects
PresentationWHAT'S NEW WITH DTSC'S SITE MITIGATION & RESTORATION PROGRAM?
BREAKOUT TANKS AND PIPING AND HOW THEY RELATE TO APSA    G-3/23
Wednesday     10am to 11:30am
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersJames Hosler, Jennifer Lorenzo
ModeratorJennifer Lorenzo
ObjectiveThis session provides information about breakout tanks, their associated piping and how they are related to APSA facilities.
DescriptionThis class covers the basics of breakout tanks and associated piping, including discussion of the standards used in the construction and maintenance of these tank systems, common tank operations, maintenance, what inspectors may encounter on their inspections, and cathodic protection processes. Many of the standards discussed apply to APSA tanks and their operations and maintenance.
PresentationBreakout Tanks and Piping
RADIOLOGICAL MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT    I-3/23
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJuan Garcia, Alex Efros, Ginger Hilton
ModeratorMario Tresierras
ObjectiveLearn the types of radiological incident scenarios, discuss public and partner notifications, and learn about what Civil Support Teams hazmat capabilities are.
DescriptionThis course will discuss notifications and messaging following a few radiological scenarios from day-to-day occurrences to improvised nuclear detonation. Some portions will ask for audience input and opinions after given scenarios or messaging examples. Participants will gain a general understanding of what should be done for notification and messaging after a radiological mass casualty incident (MCI). A representative from the 95th Civil Support Team (CST) will provide an overview of what CSTs response capabilities are and how they can assist your agencies.
PresentationRADIOLOGICAL MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
RADIOLOGICAL MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
RADIOLOGICAL MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
THE NEXT GENERATION HEALTH SPACE DEMO    N-3/23
Wednesday     12pm to 1pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1000 of 1000 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersCameron Garrison
ModeratorAlvin Lal
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with examples on how technology, like HS Cloud Suite, can improve and streamline agencies permitting, enforcement, communication, and management of CERS.
DescriptionThis presentation will demonstrate how, through cloud technology, agencies can revolutionize their permitting, enforcement and communication processes. The demonstration will provide agencies with a high-level overview of how applications can create uniformity, transparency, and efficient data management within a department thus improving workflow, accessibility to data, and regulatory compliance.
THE LOST ART OF LAB PACKING    B3-3/23
Wednesday     1pm to 5pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersEarl Thomas
ModeratorRoyce Long
ObjectiveThis lab packing will inform participants of the regulatory, operational, and field chemistry aspects of packing waste laboratory chemicals.
DescriptionThe course will include two hours of lecture covering field chemistry, applicable EPA, DTSC, and DOT regulations, and TSDF acceptance criteria. Additionally, participants will break up into "virtual groups" and allotted one hour to segregate and "pack" laboratory chemicals. The final one hour will include a review of the each group's work, a discussion of hazardous waste manifest entries; and a brief summary.
PresentationThe Lost Art of Lab Packing
OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM    C2-3/23
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersThomas Henderson
ModeratorMonica Ronchetti
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with knowledge of past, present and future UST Program activities as they relate to all types of stakeholders.
DescriptionThis session will provide participants with an extensive overview of UST Program activities over the last year, and those activities that are planned for the future. Additional topics include the connection between inspection and compliance, as well as how design, construction, testing, and maintenance have a significant impact on reducing the number of releases to the environment.
PresentationC2-3/23-OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM
SET RESEARCH LABORATORIES IN THE STATE OF INSPECTION READINESS    H-3/23
Wednesday     1pm to 2pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersDeepa Kundadka
ModeratorHeather Tanner
ObjectiveThis session will cover the critical elements of laboratory management such as chemical inventory, hazardous waste management and engineering controls
DescriptionLocal CUPA agencies conduct inspection to keep our industry and community safe. In this session, we will do a deep dive into the comprehensive laboratory safety management which help lab and safety personnel to manage their labs safely by complying with chemical inventory, labeling, hazardous waste , engineering control requirements in their day-to-day operations. Good laboratory practice ensure the labs are in the state of inspection readiness.
PresentationSet Research Laboratories In the State of Inspection Readiness
EMPLOYEE SAFETY    J2-3/23
Wednesday     1pm to 5pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 3.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson
ModeratorMatt Kauffman
ObjectiveThis session is a fast-paced, informative mix of information that will help you stay safer in the field.
DescriptionWith the help of professionals throughout California, CBLTAC combined a number of popular classes into a four-hour class full of the most important and popular topics we teach involving "tactical" safety. "Employee Safety" covers on-the-job mindset, emergency operations plans (organizational and personal), accountability, safe actions while at the workplace or remote jobsites, operational honesty in communication, contact and cover techniques, preventing stress from the "information void", physiology of emergencies, personal protective equipment and everyday carry items, emergency location applications, natural emergency response, sheltering and lockdown procedures, and after-emergency topics (accountability, health, social media). "Employee Safety" is not the average "safety" class. It is an interesting, exciting look at how to be proactive at ensure you and your employees make it home safer each night.
PresentationEmployee Safety
MANAGING YOUR CHANGE (NOT BEING RECORDED)    D3-3/23
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ModeratorChristine Lane
ObjectiveThis session is designed to help individuals at all levels understand that they are directly responsible for managing their own change.
DescriptionA primary focus is the understanding of the Transition Model and how it applies personally, along with practical ideas for how to form new habits to continually respond successfully to changes as they occur. Participants will have an increased understanding of: Difference between change and transition; How change affects people; How past and present thoughts and emotions influence responses to change; Actions to take to help manage change.
BRIDGING THE GAP: HEALTH EQUITY IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS    I2-3/23
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1500 of 1500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAllison Wilder, Ricardo Encarnacion, Karen Riveles, Meredith Milet, Eric Spring, Rosemary Soto, John-Ross Glueck, Amy Harbert
ModeratorEric Spring
ObjectiveParticipants will gain insight into health equity in vulnerable populations who are at higher risk of hazmat exposures during a disaster.
DescriptionThis course is a high-level overview of responder considerations to prevent and mitigate hazardous material contamination of air, water, food, housing and workplaces and their impacts to vulnerable populations. A panel presentation and discussion will use case studies to demonstrate the importance of including cultural awareness/sensitivity, and maintaining strong community relationships in the full lifecycle of emergency management.
PresentationBridging the Gap: Health Equity In Emergency Preparedness
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION    O-3/23
Wednesday     4:45pm to 5:30pm
Room VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating1000 of 1000 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersMarjorie Terrell
ModeratorFred Chun
ObjectiveHAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
DescriptionHAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
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