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The NAOSMM 37th Annual Conference and Trade Show
will be in Norfolk, Virginia July 26-30, 2010


SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Laboratory Safety Institute

This one-day seminar will include fundamentals of lab safety and effective lab safety programs. Among the topics are: accidents, legal aspects, labeling, chemical handling and storage, eye and face protection, disposal of chemicals, electrical safety, planning your safety program and safety information resources. There will be time for a question and answer session as well as an informal roundtable discussion. For more information call 508-647-1900 or email severin@LabSafetyInstitute.org.

Dr. Kaufman is the director of the Laboratory Safety Institute. He has been sharing ideas about improving lab safety programs for more than 25 years. More than 50,000 scientists and science educators have attended his seminars and short courses. He is the author/narrator of the American Chemical Society audio course on lab safety and the LSI Two-day Lab Safety Video Short Course. For more information call 508-647-1900 or email severin@LabSafetyInstitute.org.

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Dr. Kaufman is the founder and President/CEO of The Laboratory Safety Institute – an international, non-profit center for safety in science and science education. LSI's lectures and training programs, AV-lending library, Mini-Grants, Internet discussion list, and publications help both academic and non-academic institutions throughout the world. LSI is supported, in part, by grants from individuals, foundations, companies and professional societies.

LSI conducts seminars, short courses, audits and inspections for schools, colleges, and companies. They also provide advice on regulatory compliance, safety program development, facilities design, editorial commentary on laboratory texts, and expert witness testimony.

Dr. Kaufman is a former, ten-year member of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Council Committee on Chemical Safety and is past-chairman of the 2,500-member ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. He is the author-narrator of the ACS Audio Course on Laboratory Safety and editor of "Waste Disposal at Academic Institutions" from Lewis Publishers. He recorded and edited the "One-Day Laboratory Safety Audio Seminar" and "Two-Day Lab Safety Video Course." Most recently, he co-authored “Safety Is Elementary: the New Standard for Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom.”


HOW TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER

James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Laboratory Safety Institute

Important issues will be covered for Chemical Hygiene Officers-lab hazards, chemical hygiene plan development and implementation, the lab standard, other lab regulations, beyond the lab standard, resources, and sample exam. This is the RJG Associates prep course for taking the NRCC CCHO Certification exam.

Dr. James Kaufman is President/CEO of The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) and former Professor of Chemistry and EHS Director at Curry College. He received his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Tufts University and his doctorate in organic chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

After two years as a post-doctoral fellow in the WPI Chemical Engineering Department converting garbage into fuel oil, Dr. Kaufman joined the Dow Chemical Company's New England Research Laboratory as a Process Research Chemist. During his four years with Dow, he became increasingly involved in laboratory safety related activities. He authored "Laboratory Safety Guidelines." Originally distributed by Dow, now over two million copies of the widely requested and reprinted brochure are in circulation.

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Dr. Kaufman is the founder and President/CEO of The Laboratory Safety Institute – an international, non-profit center for safety in science and science education. LSI's lectures and training programs, AV-lending library, Mini-Grants, Internet discussion list, and publications help both academic and non-academic institutions throughout the world. LSI is supported, in part, by grants from individuals, foundations, companies and professional societies.

LSI conducts seminars, short courses, audits and inspections for schools, colleges, and companies. They also provide advice on regulatory compliance, safety program development, facilities design, editorial commentary on laboratory texts, and expert witness testimony.

Dr. Kaufman is a former, ten-year member of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Council Committee on Chemical Safety and is past-chairman of the 2,500-member ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. He is the author-narrator of the ACS Audio Course on Laboratory Safety and editor of "Waste Disposal at Academic Institutions" from Lewis Publishers. He recorded and edited the "One-Day Laboratory Safety Audio Seminar" and "Two-Day Lab Safety Video Course." Most recently, he co-authored “Safety Is Elementary: the New Standard for Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom.”


FORENSIC EVIDENCE AND INVESTIGATION

Dr. Henry Lee
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich

Contemporary law enforcement has greatly expanded the ability to solve crimes by the adoption of forensic techniques and procedures. Today, crimes are most often solved by careful analysis of forensic evidence. The work of forensic scientists is not only crucial in criminal investigations and prosecutions, it is also vital in civil litigations, major man-made and natural disasters, and the investigation of global crimes. However, the success in the analysis of the forensic evidence is based upon a system that emphasizes teamwork, from crime scene to forensic laboratory and to the court system.

A high-quality crime scene process does not require any elaboration or sophistication. Rather, the simple adherence to fundamental principles and objective procedures will suffice. The essential crime scene functions are recognition, documentation, collection and preservation of all relevant physical evidence (pattern, conditional, transient, transfer, associative). If these elements are achieved, there will be a much higher probability that the case will be accurately resolved through scientific interpretation and presentation of the available facts and data in the court system.

If potential physical evidence was not recognized, collected or properly preserved, the forensic value of the evidence is forever lost. If the evidence was falsified or planted, then the forensic laboratory and the justice system will be misled. Numerous routines and high profile cases have demonstrated that despite the availability of current crime scene technologies, specialized equipment, and sophisticated forensic laboratories; the effective utilization of physical evidence in crime solving is only as good as the integrity of the crime scene investigator and the objective legal system which supports those functions.

Dr. Henry C. Lee is one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists. Dr. Lee’s work has made him a landmark in modern-day criminal investigations. He has been a prominent player in many of the most challenging cases of the last 45 years. Dr. Lee has worked with law enforcement agencies in helping to solve more than 8000 cases. In recent years, his travels have taken him to England, Bosnia, Canada, China, Brunei, Bermuda, Singapore, Middle East, South America and other locations around the world.

Dr. Lee’s testimony figured prominently in the O. J. Simpson trial, and in convictions of the “Woodchipper” murderer as well as hundreds of other murder cases. Dr. Lee has assisted local and state police in their investigations of other famous crimes, such as the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, the 1993 suicide of White House Counsel Vincent Foster, the murder of Chandra Levy, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, the Laci Peterson Case and the reinvestigation of the Kennedy assassination. He was a consultant for more than 800 law enforcement agencies.

Dr. Lee is currently the Chief Emeritus for the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of Scientific Services, and was the Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Connecticut from 1998 to 2000. He served as Chief Criminalist for the State of Connecticut from 1979 to 2000. Dr. Lee was the driving force in establishing a modern Major Crime Squad concept and State Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Connecticut.

In 1975, Dr. Lee joined the University of New Haven, where he created the school’s Forensic Sciences program. He has also taught as a professor at more than a dozen universities, law schools and medical schools. Though challenged with the demands on his time, Dr. Lee still lectures throughout the country and world to police, Universities and civic organizations. Dr. Lee has authored hundreds of articles in professional journals and has co-authored more than 30 books, covering areas such as, DNA, fingerprints, trace evidence, crime scene investigation and crime scene reconstruction. His recent books, Famous Crimes Revisited, Cracking Cases and Blood Evidence, Trace Evidence and Dr. Henry Lee Case Files have been well received by the public.

Dr. Lee has been the recipient of numerous medals and awards, including the 1996 Medal of Justice from the Justice Foundation, and the 1998 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Science and Engineer Association. He has also been the recipient of the Distinguished Criminalist Award from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the J. Donero Award from the International Association of Identification, and in 1992 was elected a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

Dr. Lee was born in China and grew up in Taiwan. He first worked for the Taipei Police Department, attaining the rank of Captain. With his wife Margaret, Dr. Lee came to the United States in 1965, and earned a B.S. in Forensic Science from John Jay College in 1972. Dr. Lee continued his studies in biochemistry at NYU where he earned his Masters Degree in 1974 and Ph.D. in 1975. He has also received special training from the FBI Academy, ATF, RCMP and other organizations. He is a recipient of eleven honorary Doctorate Degrees from Universities in recognition of his contributions to Law and Science. Dr. and Mrs. Lee have been married for 40 years and have two grown children, a daughter, Sherry, and a son, Stanley.


PURCHASING TACTICS FOR THE SCIENCE MATERIALS MANAGER

Linda Perez-Saldana
New Mexico State University

One of the many hats that a Science Materials Manager (SMM) wears is that of Purchasing Agent. Some may purchase directly against grants and some may purchase against a Stores account and bill back to grants. This seminar will give an overview of various methods of tracking, reporting, etc., in an effort to help the SMM be better organized and reduce stress at their institution.

Linda has been employed by New Mexico State University since 1990, starting out as a student aide in the Chemistry Stockroom. Having done all manner of Stockroom jobs throughout the years, she is now the manager of the Biology Stockroom, purchasing the majority of the supplies, equipment and chemicals for the department, while maintaining a stockroom that carries items which get billed back to grants and academic accounts on a monthly basis. Linda has worked through a number of transitions at NMSU, and brings her experience and knowledge to share with other SMMs.


REGULATIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING ANIMAL USE IN LABORATORIES

Nicolette Petervary, VMD
USDA

This presentation will summarize the regulatory requirements of the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as they pertain to research facilities, and how Animal Care administers and enforces those regulations. Also discussed will be problem areas we have seen and the most common non-compliances noted at research facilities in recent years.

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PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES AND "THE KENNY ROGERS QUESTION"

Dr. James Kaufman
The Laboratory Safety Institute

What are the most common types of emergency situations that can occur in a laboratory? What are the worst things that could happen? What do you call it if you do not take the time to be prepared? What are the three simple steps you need to take to be prepared? What is the answer to the Kenny Rogers question? How can I get my colleagues involved in helping to prepare for dealing with lab emergency situations? These questions and more will be answered in an enlightening and entertaining presentation on Planning for Emergencies.


INTRODUCTION TO LEED
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Jeff Your, CSMM
Jonh Carroll University

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health. Architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, lenders and government officials all use LEED to help transform the built environment to sustainability. LEED certification is an achievement that signifies that the building is designed and is operating exactly as it was intended. LEED certification is third party verification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that helps owners measure and manage their properties. LEED Certification is very similar the nutrition label on packaged foods – it is information about the building that will help guide decision making. The presentation at NAOSMM 2010 will introduce the novice to the basic principles of LEED certification.

After completing his undergraduate studies at John Carroll University, Jeffrey Your worked in the clinical field for six years. Jeff was recruited back to John Carroll University as Stockroom Manager in 1991. He joined NAOSMM in late 1993. In 1995, Mr. Your was appointed Hazardous Materials Officer. Mr. Your received his professional licensure as a Certified Scientific Materials Manager in 1998, a Master‘s degree in Business Administration in 2000, and was named JCU’s Science Buyer in 2002. He was awarded the Kimble-Kontes Outstanding Scientific Materials Manager award for the United States in 2001. Since 2003, Jeff has served as the Manager of JCU’s Central Scientific Stores and Laboratory Support Services. He has published numerous articles about the safe storage of chemicals and about Internet utilization by scientific purchasing managers. He has extensive training in hazardous waste management, environmental protection law, transportation and handling of hazardous materials, and occupational health and safety.

Click here to online presentation at Prezi.com.


CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT RETIREMENT

Sam Mari, David Coale – Alliance Bernstein
Nick Ey - Transamerica

This program presents a straightforward guide to a retirement-planning dialogue with clients approaching the retirement “home stretch.” In this stage of life, one will be most receptive to a new type of planning conversation…particularly about retirement income.

Retirement planning shouldn’t be new to you. The goal of “Changing the Conversation” is to make this process standardized and repeatable – the first two steps on the road to making it “master”-able. We’ll also cover how you can bolster your efforts by including guaranteed-income solutions in a holistic framework.

By having a different type of conversation about retirement planning, you’ll be one big step closer to transitioning from wealth accumulation to wealth distribution.


ADVANCEMENTS IN CELL CULTURE & 2-D CRYOVIAL BARCODING

Nancy Brugh and Michelle Pomykala
ThermoFisher

Learn about the culturing of cells on a laboratory scale and an industrial scale. The latest in technologies and trends will be discussed. 2-D barcodes have become increasingly popular because they store data much more efficiently. By displaying data both vertically and horizontally, the space used for the barcode can be much smaller. That means smaller labels and, importantly, lower costs. Additionally, a smaller barcode can also be scanned more easily than many longer 1-D barcodes (that require a longer focal length for the scanner). 2-D codes may now be scanned using an iPhone or Blackberry. Come and learn how these new technologies can help you maximize your time and your laboratories efficiency.

Michelle Pomykala is the Thermo Fisher BioProduction Specialist, in the MidAtlantic region focusing on the Cell Culture Scale Up plastic consumable needs for Universities, Biotech, and Pharma industries. She has 10 years experience with Nalgene and Nunc Brand products.

Nancy Brugh is the U.S. Channel Manager for the Thermo Scientific Laboratory Consumables Division which includes Nalgene and Nunc branded products. She works on programs and training with distributors. She has been with the company for 11 years.


MAINTAINING AND WORKING WITH GLASS: DESIGN TO SAVE $$ AND WORK SAFELY

Mike Souza
Princeton University

According to world famous anthropologist Dr. Alan MacFarlane of Cambridge University, “If you took as an example 20 of the most important science experiments in human endeavor, 15 of them relied upon glass as the principal material…” As a Scientific Material Manager you only have to look at your shelves to know the importance of glass. But how much do we really know about glass? What are its physical limitations? What causes glass to fail? In this short course, attendees will learn that there are two requirements for glass to fail. How can one piece of glass can hammer a nail into a two by four and another similar sized glass can be smashed by a few ounces of water? Attendees will come away with a much greater understanding about glass and hopefully, a deeper appreciation of this magical material.

Mike Souza began his career in 1973 and has been the Scientific Glassblower at Princeton for the past 20 years. He is a Past President of The American Scientific Glassblowers Society and is currently the Chair for the Education Committee. Mr. Souza has received numerous National and International Awards for his lectures and is a Faculty Advisor for the Glass Technologies Program at Salem College in Carney’s Point, NJ.


CHOOSING THE CORRECT GLOVE

Doris Rittenmeyer, CP-FS
MicroFlex

Choosing the right glove consists of more than just selecting the right size and color. This seminar will discuss OSHA PPE requirements, glove materials and their attributes including elongation, tensile strength and acceptable quality level (AQL). Also, we’ll cover the importance of hand hygiene including skin sensitivities. We’ll briefly cover ASTM and NFPA glove standards and finally talk about proper donning and doffing. This program will assist you in making the right glove selections for the proper application.

Doris Rittenmeyer joined BarrierSafe Solutions International (BSSI), in January 1999, and brings over 25 years of experience in regulatory administration and compliance to Microflex. Prior to joining BarrierSafe, Doris was employed by the State of Iowa in the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals as the Training Officer for the Food and Consumer Safety Bureau for 13 years.

Doris has received the CP FS credential from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). She has also successfully completed both OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety & Health training, and had completed the OSHA Standards for Health and General Safety. Doris is also certified as a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Program to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour general industry course and issue cards to participants verifying course completion.

Her responsibilities as Director of Safety Management Services are to assist both distributors and end users in developing interactive partnerships with Microflex® Safety Management Services. She provides customized training programs on topics such as Hand Washing and Hand Hygiene in Infection Control, the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, Bloodborne Infectious Disease and MRSA Infection Prevention. Doris also provides technical assistance and regulatory compliance support to end user customers on current industry trends in barrier protection and hand hygiene. Doris is an Iowa native and currently resides in Coralville, Iowa.


NEW EPA/ RCRA 40CFR RULING "SUBPART K"
(MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE IN COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES)

Kristin Fitzgerald
EPA

This session will provide an overview of the major provisions of the Final Academic Laboratories Rule by comparing the provisions of the rule to the satellite accumulation area hazardous waste regulations. By comparing the two sets of regulations, it will be easier for colleges and universities to understand what would change for their operations under the new rule.

On December 1, 2008, EPA finalized the Academic Laboratory rule to help improve the environmental performance of teaching and research laboratories owned by eligible academic entities. This rule provides increased regulatory flexibility, while enhancing safe management of hazardous waste. Eligible academic entities include colleges and universities, and teaching hospitals and nonprofit research institutes that are either owned by or formally affiliated with a college or university.

Eligible academic entities will be able to decide where the hazardous waste determination is made (at the laboratory, at an on-site central accumulation area, or at an on-site treatment, storage or disposal facility). They also must ensure that certain conditions are met to protect human health and the environment. This flexibility not only allows eligible academic entities to determine the most effective and environmentally protective method of compliance, but it also ensures that a RCRA-trained professional will be making the hazardous waste determination.

The rule requires the development of a laboratory management plan, which is expected to result in safer laboratory practices and increased awareness of hazardous waste management. In addition, the rule provides incentives for eligible academic entities to dispose of old and expired chemicals that may pose unnecessary risk.

Kristin Fitzgerald is with U.S. EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA, formerly known as the Office of Solid Waste), in Washington, DC. She has been with the Agency nine years, working exclusively on laboratory hazardous waste issues. Kristin started working on RCRA nearly twenty years ago, answering questions on the RCRA/Superfund Hotline. Following the Hotline, she worked as a consultant to the EPA and the Department of Energy and then conducted research while managing a university laboratory.

She graduated magna cum laude from St. Lawrence University in New York with a B.A. in Government. She received an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from George Mason University in Virginia.

Jessica Young (formerly Biegelson) has worked for the EPA's Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery for five years. She began work on municipal solid waste recycling in a program called “Recycle on the Go.” She then transferred to the hazardous waste side of the office and worked on International Mexico/Border issues before joining the Labs Team to work on the development and implementation of the Final Academic Laboratories Rule. Before coming to the EPA, Jessica worked on clean vehicle issues at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Jessica earned a bachelor degree with distinction in Science of Earth Systems from Cornell University and is currently pursuing her masters in Environmental Science and Policy at John Hopkins University.

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SAFE & EFFECTIVE GAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN WITH ANALYTICAL AND CRYOGENIC APPLICATIONS

Todd Morris
Airgas

This session will focus on optimal central gas management practices and proper gas management system design for analytical and life science laboratories. Learn why gas purity is important, how to maintain gas consistency, how to choose the right gas supply modes for your lab applications, and how to handle high-pressure, flammable, toxic, and cryogenic gases. We will also discuss why gas monitoring is recommended, as well as how to eliminate the safety concerns and hazardous waste removal costs associated with lecture bottles.

Todd Morris is the director of laboratory markets for Airgas, Inc. He has worked in the industrial and specialty gases industry for 16 years in various positions, including applications and product engineering, technical sales management, and commercial development. In his present role, Morris supports all efforts to develop and drive value-added solutions for the university and laboratory market segments. He earned his B.S.B.A. in Marketing and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Ohio State University and his M.B.A. from Ashland University.


DISSECTION CONCERNS: MANAGEMENT, SAFETY, DISPOSAL AND MORE

Allan Morrison
Carolina Biological

Come experience the diverse range of preserved specimens available for dissection, demonstration, and display. This session will introduce different preservation options and cover topics such as safety, disposal, and storage (including storage tips for before and after the dissection has begun). Information regarding alternatives to formaldehyde preservation, holding solutions, wetting solutions, ventilation, mold issues, PPE requirements, package types and specimen procurement concerns will be presented – and MORE! Preserved specimens will be available for participants to view during the session. Biological displays such as biosmounts and plastomounts will also be introduced and available during this session. Don't miss this great opportunity to see and experience these excellent dissection resources and durable preparations.

Mr. Morrison is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada with a BS in Biology. He taught adult education and middle school science for 6 years before joining Carolina in 2001 as a product developer. He served as Department Manager of preserved materials for 3 years and is currently the Director of Anatomical Studies. Mr. Morrison is responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of Carolina’s preserved materials, biological displays, physiology, and microscope slides, as well as two laboratories located in Louisiana and Texas.


THE NEW GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING OF CHEMICALS

Michele Sullivan, PhD

The United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), is a consistent and coherent approach to identifying the hazards of chemicals and providing information on these hazards. The GHS defines the physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals and includes harmonized communication elements for labels and safety data sheets (SDS). It aims to reduce variation among labels and SDSs. The GHS provides a basis for the global harmonization of regulations on chemical hazards and their communication. GHS implementation is in progress in the USA, the European Union and various Asia Pacific countries. USA labels will have hazard pictograms and SDSs will have a standardized format.

This presentation will give:

  • a historical background for the GHS
  • an introduction to the elements of the GHS, including hazard pictograms and the harmonized 16 section SDS format
  • the status of GHS implementation in the USA and expected changes for labels and SDSs
  • a brief overview of GHS implementation globally.

Michele R. Sullivan, Ph.D., is a recognized expert in domestic and international hazard communication, an author of MSDS and GHS Guidance Manuals and frequent lecturer on Hazard Communication. As a MSDS and GHS expert, Dr. Sullivan testified at the Senate Employment, Safety and Training Subcommittee hearing on “Hazard Communication in the Workplace”. Her experience in the field of Hazard Communication is extensive.

Dr. Sullivan has been involved with GHS activities for almost 20 years. She has been a consultant to industry, APEC, international organizations, overseas governments and USA government agencies on the GHS. She prepared GHS situational analyses for US regulations and developed GHS training for US and Asia-Pacific countries. She was an industry member of

  • the Earth Summit organizing conferences, US delegation,
  • IOMC Coordinating Group on the Harmonization of Chemical Classification Systems,
  • OECD Task Force on the Harmonization of Classification and Labeling, and
  • ILO Working Group for the Harmonization of Chemical Hazard Communication.
  • She is also included on the UNITAR GHS Expert Roster.

She participated on the NACOSH Hazard Communication Work Group, an advisory group to OSHA on Hazard Communication. In the transportation area her experience includes: participation at the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and a rapporteur for the Ottawa meeting on the Harmonization of Physical Hazards. Dr. Sullivan participated in development and training for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) MSDS and Labeling standards.

She has held leadership roles as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and board member in the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC), a professional organization that promotes effective communication of chemical hazards. Michele is the course director and instructor for HazCom 101 and the GHS courses. Michele received the SCHC Distinguished Lecturer Award for outstanding contributions to the field of hazard communication and received recognition as a professional development instructor.

Dr. Sullivan received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Virginia and her BA in chemistry from Newton College. Dr. Sullivan is currently a consultant. Her previous positions include: Senior Director of Responsible Care at the Chemical Manufacturers Association (now ACC); Director of Product Stewardship at Hoechst Celanese Corporation; and Director of Product Safety & Ecology at CIBA-GEIGY.

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ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
LIFE SCIENCE RELATED PERSONNEL

Moderators: Tara Grove and Jo Wagoner

Agenda:

  1. Opening remarks/purpose of roundtable.
  2. Topics for discussion:
    1. How to retard growth on Carosafe-preserved cats.
    2. Biological supply houses for invertebrate zoology and parasitology specimens.
    3. Microbiology labs, autoclaving media and disposing down drains; procedures to avoid clogged drains.
    4. Laboratory safety and waste disposal; how to get faculty, staff and students “on board” (and training required).
    5. Inspections and documentation.
    6. Marine tank care.
    7. Open to the floor for other topics.
  3. Closing remarks.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
CHEMISTRY RELATED PERSONNEL

Moderators: Kevin Burns and Sheres Caines-McKenzie

Agenda:

  1. Opening Remarks
  2. Topics of Discussion
    1. Proper lab attire: when to send a student or student worker home.
    2. Students in lab with special health issues: diabetics, pregnancy, chemical allergies.
    3. First Aid kits: How far do we go?
    4. Importance of a “Hold Harmless” lab document.
    5. Student prelab preparation: Students who are unprepared to carry out a lab experiment.
    6. Instruments that requires special precautions and training: X-ray (diffraction, fluorescence); lasers; NMR (asphyxiant gases, high magnetic flux); sonicators (noise); atomic absorption (nitrous oxide/acetylene flame).
    7. Empty gas lecture bottles: disposal issues.
    8. Policies for chemicals “down the drain”.
    9. Open to the floor for other topics.
  3. Closing remarks

CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL FOR BIOLOGISTS

Dan Klein, CHMM, CET
Disposal Consultant Services

In a University biology laboratory, the potential hazards of chemical wastes generated may be easily overlooked, which could cause regulatory concern.

This session will review the potential hazardous materials that could be generated in a typical biology lab including various chemicals, mercury, and formaldehyde, infectious, and even radioactive waste. We will walk through a typical lab compliance assessment and provide guidelines for various DOT, EPA, and OSHA requirements. Considering each state and local jurisdiction may have additional requirements for waste disposal, this presentation will include federally based recommendations and will provide information on how to contact the correct agency in your area for compliance.

As Vice President/Operations Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing for Disposal Consultant Services, Inc. (DCS), Dan has been involved with many compliance issues over the past 23 years. DCS’s clients include educational institutions, medical centers, biotech/pharmaceuticals and manufacturing facilities. DCS manages regulatory compliance programs for these types of clients. They specialize in labpacking chemicals and high hazard materials found in all laboratories. Over the years, DCS has created simple methods for laboratory waste management, disposal and recycling efforts.

Both Dan’s undergraduate (MS-Bio/Env Sci) and graduate (MBA) degrees are from Rutgers University in NJ. He later earned a MA Degree in Emergency Management from Kean University.

In addition, Dan is a graduate of the John Stamler Police Academy and currently works as a Reserve Police Officer and supervisor of the Springfield Office of Emergency Management. In his spare time he has created many international award winning wines utilizing his career in hazardous materials as part of his wine brands.


LABORATORY SAFETY MANAGEMENT: HOW TO INSPECT YOUR LABORATORIES AND PROTECT YOUR WORKERS

Barbara Foster, NRCC-CHO
West Virginia University

  • Why should we inspect laboratories?
  • How often should we inspect?
  • What are the critical elements that should be included on the inspection checklist?
  • What should I include in the inspection report?
  • Who should receive a copy of the inspection report?

If you have questions regarding the laboratory inspection process, you should attend this presentation. Regularly scheduled laboratory inspections are an essential element of a successful laboratory safety program. Thorough inspections protect the health and safety of laboratory workers by identifying unsafe work practices and hazardous work conditions.

Barbara L. Foster is the Safety Director for the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University (WVU). She also serves as the Safety Program Coordinator for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at WVU. In these capacities, Ms. Foster oversees all aspects of laboratory safety within the science departments, including creation of Chemical Hygiene Plans, risk assessment and risk management, chemical inventory updates, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and building code, and conducting laboratory inspections and audits. Ms. Foster is the author of over 20 papers and instructional publications, including the manual "Laboratory Safety and Management: A Handbook for Teaching Assistants". She has presented over 60 talks on chemical safety at professional meetings, workshops, academic institutions, and government facilities across the nation. Ms. Foster is a National Registry of Certified Chemists Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer and is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). She was the recipient of the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Tilmanns-Skolnick Award in 2006 in recognition of her service to the division. In 2007, Ms. Foster served as the chair of the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Editors of the "Journal of Chemical Health & Safety" and as an elected member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 45 Technical Committee (Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals). Ms. Foster recently served as the co-chair of the committee that was formed by the National Academy of Sciences - Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology to revise the seminal safety reference book "Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals," scheduled to be published in the summer of 2010.


SHARED EXPERIENCE ON MOVING TO/FROM A SCIENCE BUILDING

Moderators: Sheres Caines-McKenzie, Gypzy LindH,
Linda Perez-Saldana, Victoria Sample, Jeff Your

  1. Opening remarks.
  2. Topics for Discussion:
    1. Plan before packing: chemical inventory, redistribution, relocation.
    2. Large instruments – NMR, electron microscope, biosafety cabinets.
    3. Chemicals – properly pack and move.
    4. Chemical waste.
    5. Glassware – safely pack and move.
    6. Moving staff; student labor.
    7. Decontaminating/closing prior spaces.
    8. New construction issues.
    9. Open to the floor for other topics.
  3. Closing remarks.

BALANCE MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND CALIBRATION

Danielle Mahon
Mettler-Toledo

Weighing is one of the most common tasks in the laboratory. Advanced micro, semi-micro, analytical and precision balances have been perfected to such a degree that, in general, no special weighing rooms are needed. Also, technological advances in electronics have considerably simplified the operation of balances and have drastically decreased weighing times. This presentation will explain the most important considerations when working with micro, semi-micro and analytical balances, where high-quality results are required. Location, disturbing influences on weighing, proper operation, care, and maintenance functions that may be performed without calling a service technician will be discussed. And since correct interpretation of technical data is also of immense importance in the assessment of a weighing result, common technical terms will be reviewed.

Danielle Mahon has been a laboratory sales specialist with Mettler Toledo since July of 2007. She is responsible for Mettler Toledo weighing instruments, electrochemistry instruments and moisture analyzers. Danielle’s territory includes both eastern NC/VA.


SPILL KITS - EVERY LAB SHOULD HAVE ONE

Sharon Flory, CET
Disposal Consultant Services

If you already have an emergency spill kit, it probably sits patiently in a corner, on a shelf in plain sight, or sometimes hidden by years of dust in a forgotten corner. When you have a chemical, oil or other material that could harm people or the environment if spilled, you need a spill kit. This program will assist you in selecting the proper spill kit for your lab by determining chemicals, quantities, reactive potentials, multiple kits, and proper PPE. We will answer the following questions: Do spill kits go bad? Can one kit handle all? Who can use the kits? Do we really need one if the fire department is just off campus? Can I make my own? These and many more questions will be addressed in this session.

Sharon Flory, CET, serves as Compliance Manager for Disposal Consultant Services, Inc. (DSC), in Piscataway, NJ. She manages emergency response and provides compliance training for both personnel and clients in the region. DSC’s clients include educational facilities, colleges, universities, and hospitals. Sharon also manages the health and safety programs for DSC and assists clients with safety reviews from emergency action plans and confined space operations to emergency spill response.

Sharon is a retired career firefighter and has been a manager, responder and safety officer for hazardous materials incidents for 20 years.


PRUDENT PRACTICES IN THE LABORATORY 2010 EDITION

Barbara Foster, NRCC-CHO
West Virginia University

For 15 years, Prudent Practices in the Laboratory has been an important reference book for anyone who is interested in laboratory safety management and safe laboratory practices. Widely quoted by a variety of safety professionals and leading safety organizations, this book has recently been revised by a committee of safety professionals and is due to be published by the National Academy Press in the summer of 2010. Attend this presentation and learn more about this revision, including information about new content.


IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY

Barbara Foster, NRCC-CHO
West Virginia University

How do we create a successful laboratory safety program? To achieve a measure of excellence, several key elements must be present and functioning at the highest possible level within a laboratory safety program. This presentation will include a discussion of the essential elements of an award-winning safety program: Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities, Safety Documents, Chemical Management Program, Laboratory Inspection Program, and Emergency Preparedness.


IMPROVING SCIENCE STOCKROOM ORGANIZATION PART I

Gypzy LindH
Brigham Young University

Do you manage an undergraduate chemistry or biology stockroom or a combination of the two? Or do you manage a graduate stockroom distributing to a small campus, large campus or campus with an associated hospital or research park? Are you renovating an old stockroom or moving into a new space or just getting starting on plans for one in the future?

Come and find out how to organize your chemicals, glassware, plastic ware, etc. You’ll receive tips on making your stockroom look great and items easy to find. Your stockroom can come from looking like a creepy, smelly, grungy cave to a bright, clean and easy to maintain, modern storeroom where others will feel comfortable visiting for their science needs.

There are things to be aware of, whether you live where there is high or low humidity. Where do you begin? By coming to find out why you don’t have to reinvent the wheel! There will be pictures and pamphlets, too.

Click here to download complete seminar in PDF format (129 pages).


CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: FROM SPECS TO CHECKS

Heather M. Hall, C.P.M., CPPB, VCO
Director of Purchasing
Montgomery County, VA

Learn the nuts and bolts of Bids vs. RFPs (requests for proposal) and the contract administration that results from these solicitations. Walk through the basics of good specification writing to ensure the best contract for end users. Who are the best members of your university community to serve on evaluation committees? Should you form cooperative agreements with the localities, towns and cities in which your university is located? Are there existing contracts that you can purchase through? The steps of the bid process and the steps of the competitive negotiation processes to get to contract completion will be discussed. Also, walk through a real life example of competitive negotiation for a Regional 911 Dispatch Communications Center for the Virginia Tech Police Dept., Town of Blacksburg Police Dept., Town of Christiansburg Police Dept. and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, that resulted from the April 16, 2007, shooting on the campus of Virginia Tech.

Heather M. Hall is currently the Director of Purchasing for Montgomery County, VA Government. Her 19 years in the field of purchasing have been entirely within the public sector, beginning with 10 years at Virginia Tech, and the last 9 years with the County. She is very active in several purchasing organizations, currently serving as ISM-CV, NRV Director. She has held other Board roles with NAPM-VA, NAPM-NRV and VAGP. Heather is a Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Virginia Contract Officer (VCO) and a Lifetime Certified Scientific Materials Manager (CSMM). She is also the 1995 recipient of the Outstanding Materials Manager Award. She attended her last NAOSMM conference in 2000 in Raleigh, NC.

When not serving as the “purchasing police” for the County, Heather enjoys traveling to the islands, playing with her three year old son, and relaxing on her mini-farm with the four legged children in Blacksburg, VA.

Click here to download complete seminar in PDF format (45 pages).


IMPROVING SCIENCE STOCKROOM ORGANIZATION PART II

Gypzy LindH
Brigham Young University

Do you manage an undergraduate chemistry or biology stockroom or a combination of the two? Or do you manage a graduate stockroom distributing to a small campus, large campus or campus with an associated hospital or research park? Are you renovating an old stockroom or moving into a new space or just getting starting on plans for one in the future?

Come and find out how to organize your chemicals, glassware, plastic ware, etc. You’ll receive tips on making your stockroom look great and items easy to find. Your stockroom can come from looking like a creepy, smelly, grungy cave to a bright, clean and easy to maintain, modern storeroom where others will feel comfortable visiting for their science needs.

There are things to be aware of, whether you live where there is high or low humidity. Where do you begin? By coming to find out why you don’t have to reinvent the wheel! There will be pictures and pamphlets, too.


CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI - TERRORISM STANDARDS (CFATS ) UPDATE

Brad Huntsman
Department of Homeland Security
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide the latest information on the status of implementation of the CFATS program. CFATS is protecting thousands of high-risk facilities critical to the US and global economy against theft and diversion, sabotage, cyber-attacks and offsite consequences. These innovative risk-based standards were designed with industry input to drive continuous improvement and performance while allowing flexible site-specific decision-making. Affected facilities range from large-scale chemical plants to hospitals, universities, and warehouses that contain one or more of over 300 “chemicals of interest” exceeding a threshold quantity.

Brad Huntsman is a Program Analyst for U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) which has responsibility for implementing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Brad specializes in ISCD’s regulation of ammonium nitrate and leads the division’s efforts to assist academia in complying with CFATS.

Prior to joining DHS, Brad spent several years in a university setting, working in various levels and positions. He spent four years conducting molecular biology research and another four years focusing on radiation safety, chemical hygiene, and emergency response.

Brad is originally from Pataskala, OH. In 2000, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Dayton; in 2010 he earned a Master of Arts in Environmental & Resource Policy from George Washington University. Currently, he lives in Alexandria, VA, with his wife, Meghan.

Click here to download complete seminar in PDF format (22 pages).


CFATS TECHNICAL QUESTIONS SESSION

Brad Huntsman
Department of Homeland Security
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division

This time has been reserved for questions concerning Mr. Huntsman's seminar.


LARGE GROUP “WRAP-UP” ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

NAOSMM Group Discussion
All Catagories

Please submit questions for discussion to Victoria Sample - sample@missouriwestern.edu - thank you."