AGC of Utah Southern Utah 20 th Annual Safety Conference and Awards Thursday, October 3, 2024 I 7:30AM – 3:30PM Hilton Garden Inn, St. George
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AGC of Utah 20 th Annual Safety Conference Southern Utah
SAFETY CONFERENCE AGENDA 7:30am – 8:30am
REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST AND VENDOR TIME
8:30am – 8:40am
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
8:40am – 9:30am
MORNING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hard Hat Head Protection, Mental Health Brain Protection Dr. Christy Kane, PsyD, CMHC
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, understanding trauma isn’t just beneficial—it’s imperative. Explore the concept of “window of tolerance” and its profound impact on workplace dynamics as we explore the intricate nuances of trauma. Dr. Kane will share practical strategies to navigate trauma’s complex manifestations and foster a culture of resilience and support within your organization. Designed for non-mental health professionals, this presentation feels like an intimate conversation with a therapist. For business leaders and their employees, this presentation promotes inclusion and compassion while teaching emotional management. As a result of this presentation, organizations will be able to create trauma-informed workplaces where everyone can flourish. Don’t miss your chance to expand your trauma toolkit and revolutionize your workplace culture.
Dr. Christy Kane
9:30am – 9:45am
BREAK/VENDOR TIME
9:45am – 10:35am
SESSION 1
Elevating Your Safety Program to Achieve 5X Return on Your Safety Investment Brett Thompson, Integrated Solutions This presentation will share “real world” solutions and tools for elevating your safety program to a living, breathing asset in your business. You will learn simple ways to: • Find and track your financial return on investment into safety, • Elevate your safety program to increase that return. • Make this program part of the safety culture of your company.
Brett Thompson
You will leave with powerful insurance industry leading tools that: • Fund your safety budget using insurance dollars. • Holds your employees and insurance agent accountable. • Create simple solutions that drive tangible results in your safety program.
10:35am – 10:50am
BREAK/VENDOR TIME
10:50am – 11:40am
SESSION 2
Rescue Plans and Self-Rescue on Job Sites Brian Hughes, Petzl
This session is essential for all job site personnel, especially those working in high-risk environments such as construction, maintenance, and other industrial settings. By the end of this presentation, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to develop, implement, and maintain effective rescue plans and self-rescue procedures. This knowledge is vital for enhancing the safety culture on job sites, ensuring that all workers are prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Brian Hughes
11:40am – 12:10pm
LUNCH BREAK AND VENDOR TIME
12:10pm – 12:25pm
SAFETY AWARDS
12:25pm – 1:15pm
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE Overdose Prevention Training: Ensure Your Employees Can Respond and Save Lives Dr. Aaron Hunt, MPH, PhD, Gabriela Murza and Ty Empey Recent research indicates an increased risk of industry employees witnessing an opioid overdose at work or in their personal lives. This led USU to develop tailored trainings for employees to respond to opioid overdose and save lives. Attendees will receive an on-site emergency overdose prevention kit that includes Narcan, a CPR mask, gloves, and key items needed to respond to an overdose. Substance Abuse Among Construction Workers- Study reported by the American Addiction Centers The construction industry has been particularly affected by the opioid epidemic, and workers in this field are among the most susceptible to opioid abuse. About 1.3% of construction workers have an opioid use disorder, almost twice the national average according to a report from the National Safety Council.Additional statistics from this study pertaining to construction workers include: • 12% have an alcohol use disorder compared to 7.5% nationally • 16.5% of construction workers reported heavy alcohol consumption within the past month, nearly twice the average of all full-time workers surveyed • 11.6% of construction workers reported illicit drug use within the past month • 14.3% of construction workers were diagnosed with a substance use disorder in the past year, more than 1 ½ times the average of all full-time workers surveyed • 2.3% have a marijuana use disorder Ty Empey will be sharing a glimpse of his own personal journey through addiction and recovery including overdose and overdose prevention. He will also talk about community resources and how to have conversations with loved ones who might be struggling with substance abuse.
Dr. Aaron Hunt
Gabriela Murza
Ty Empey
1:15pm – 1:30pm
BREAK/VENDOR TIME
1:30pm – 2:20pm
SESSION 3
Fall Protection Truck Presentation & Demonstration Lance Williamson, Shur-Sales and Marketing, Inc.
This is an introductory or refresher course. Participants will learn about proper anchorages, harness usage, self-retracting lifelines, descent, and rescue. The session also covers pertinent OSHA and ANSI standards and features a live drop demonstration to showcase the mpact of a fall. Lance Williamson has represented the DBI Sala and Protecta brands of fall protection for 24 years in the Rocky Mountain West and has conducted hundreds of training sessions in a variety of industries.
Lance Williamson
2:20pm – 2:35pm
BREAK/VENDOR TIME
2:35pm – 3:25pm
SESSION 4
Safety in Trenching and Excavation Brent Johnson, Safety Coach Consultant • Have you ever heard a trench collapse? • Have you ever seen a trench collapse? • Have you ever had water rush into a trench or onto your job site? • Have you ever hit a utility line?
Brent Johnson
These are just some of the events that happen when we are working in the world of moving dirt. How do we prevent these things from happening? Through our time together we will explore the controls that need to be in place and how we identify the correct controls. We will also share experiences and knowledge so that we can all learn from each other.
3:25pm – 3:30pm
DRAWINGS
AGC of Utah 20 th Annual Safety Conference Southern Utah
Important Information Regarding Contractor Continuing Education (CE) Requirements Your Contractor License Number Is Needed to Report CE Credits to DOPL. Please provide AGC staff with EACH license number you want CE credits for attending this conference. There is a $10 fee for each license you want reported to DOPL. Required Hours. Each licensee shall complete six hours of continuing education during each two-year license term. A minimum of three hours shall be core education; the remaining three hours may be professional education or core education. *NOTE FOR S330, S410 & S350* S350 HVAC Contractors must take three hours (of their six hours of CE) which is directly related to the installation, repair, or replacement of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system. These three hours are Core hours required by the state. S330 (Landscape and Recreation) and S410 (Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner) licensees that actively work with and install backflow prevention devices may have additional CE required as well. Contact AGC’s education partner at (801-274-3551) to learn more. You are required to have your continuing education completed for your renewal by the November 30th deadline every odd year, 2025, 2027 etc. This cycle ends November 30, 2025. Attending this conference does NOT mean your license is renewed. You must go online at www.dopl.utah.gov/contractor to renew. Give us at least 24 hours to upload your hours.
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AGC of Utah 20th Annual Safety Conference Southern Utah
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