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MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RISK: TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FO    M-H3
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating4 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGary Lucks, Andrea Sumits
ObjectiveTo share compliance assurance tools to help improve environmental regulatory performance and strengthen compliance outcomes.
DescriptionAmid a reinvigorated USEPA and robust California environmental enforcement, it is essential that CA businesses understand implications to company compliance programs, staffing, and performance and accountability. The session will assess the current state of USEPA policies, programs, and enforcement and evaluate the interplay with CA regulatory framework, EPA Region IX priorities, State Attorney General initiatives, local and enforcement agencies
MERCURY RESPONSE AND CLEANUP    M-I3
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating148 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersRobert Wise, Tara Fitzgerald
ObjectiveThis course provide a comprehensive approach to the response and mitigation of Mercury Spills.
DescriptionThe course provides a comprehensive approach to responding to, assessing and mitigating spills involving elemental, organic and inorganic Mercury. The course addresses topics including Mercury chemistry, uses of Mercury, Mercury detection technology, assessment techniques, face cream sites, cleanup techniques, risk communications and enforcement strategies.
BASICS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY    M-J2
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating404 of 500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersSteve Reichow, Natasha McClurg
ObjectiveTo provide hazardous waste generators an overview of the requirements for accumulation and storage of hazardous waste. For regulated businesses.
DescriptionTraining will introduce hazardous waste generators to Federal and State regulations applicable to hazardous waste generators. Determining generator status (LQG, SQG or CESQG), overview of RCRA waste vs. non-RCRA hazardous waste, accumulation time limits and container and tank management standards will be covered. Training will also cover the CUPAs role for inspections and enforcement of these regulations.
PresentationBasics of Hazardous Waste Training for Industry
HOW TO KEEP YOUR STAFF INVOLVED AND ENGAGED    M-J5
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating88 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveApproaches to managing and effectively motivating staff during these uncertain times and beyond.
DescriptionSome employees, whether seasoned or relatively new, may be resistant to changes that may come with the new normal. As a result, even though they may be doing good work, they may have decreased motivation impacting their commitment to their work, as well impacting their interactions with their co-workers. Topics will include: Employee engagement; Motivational factors; Motivating remotely; and best next steps.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TAG MEETING    M-O2
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room ELITE
Seating32 of 50 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersMario Tresierras, Gary Cantwell
ObjectiveEmergency Response TAG Meeting
DescriptionEmergency Response TAG Meeting
HUMAN FACTORS    M-A4
Monday     3pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating123 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMiguel Zepeda
ObjectiveHuman factors in process safety are often misunderstood or confused with ergonomics; this presentation will help make that distinction very clear and provide a base knowledge on human factors that is consistent with the views of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
DescriptionThis presentation will discuss the broad definition of human factors, how they present themselves throughout other CalARP program elements, and when facilities should consider human factors issues. Additionally, an overview of the method used by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) to determine whether the qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.
PresentationHuman Factors
SATELLITE ACCUMULATION REQUIREMENTS    M-B4
Monday     3pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating55 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersRegan Bottomley, Andy Smith
ObjectiveParticipants will learn the complex satellite accumulation requirements, identify common violations and understand EPA/DTSC interpretations.
DescriptionThis class is great for both new and experienced students as these rules are complicated and no matter how long you've been in the RCRA world, you will likely learn some new nuance. In this interactive presentation, students will come to understand the satellite accumulation regulatory requirements, including day-to-day management of containers, common violations, plus how to avoid them, and important interpretations from both the EPA and DTSC.
PresentationSatellite Accumulation Requirements
BACK-TO-BASICS: HMBP & HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR BEGINNERS    M-H4
Monday     3pm to 4:45pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating38 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJayme Dryden
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with basic applicability and requirements for industry with respect to HMBP and HW program implementation.
DescriptionThe course will provide facilities with a refresher on basic requirements and tricks of the trade for HMBP reporting and compliance with hazardous waste requirements. With the high turnover seen in various industries over the past couple of years, going back to the basics might be what your organization needs to reinforce HMBP & hazardous waste management protocols and develop a sustainable compliance program.
PresentationBack to Basics: HMBP & Hazardous Waste for Beginners
AVOIDING GROUPTHINK    M-J6
Monday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating83 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveHow to navigate group dynamics so that rocking the boat can be considered a good thing when making effective decisions.
DescriptionGroupthink happens when members of a team see whats happening to them and around them through a biased, narrow lens. The result can be that conclusions are reached too quickly, and teams often make bad decisions. Participants will explore what causes it, understand common warning signs to recognize it, and learn practical strategies that can be used to prevent and overcome groupthink.
TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CUPA PROGRAMS WITH ACCELA SOFTWARE    M-L4
Monday     3pm to 4pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating14 of 40 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersDarryl Booth, Matthew Hopkins, Erika Falcon
ObjectiveDemo of how Accela software implements CUPA Programs, Billing, Inspection, Reporting, & CERS EDT; and a new program kit for EnvisionConnect users.
DescriptionThis session will demonstrate how Accela software implements CUPA Programs, Billing, Inspection, Reporting, and CERS EDT. Elements of this course include: 1) Receiving Accepted Submittals from CERS 2) Reviewing/Confirming Fee Schedule 3) Reviewing/Confirming Inspection Schedule 4) Conducting Inspection Activities using iOS 5) Submitting/Confirming CME Data BONUS: Preparing Your Data for CUPA Evaluation
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