SEMINAR ABSTRACTS
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This intensive one-day seminar will discuss the fundamentals of lab safety and effective lab safety programs. Among the topics included 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. Click here to download registration form.
This workshop discusses the important issues 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 prep course for taking the NRCC CCHO Certification exam.
Dr. Kaufman is the director of the Laboratory Safety Institute. For the past 25 years, he has been sharing ideas about improving lab safety programs. 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.Click here to download registration form.
The Hospitality Committee will be providing this time for new members and new conference attendees to learn about the upcoming week, including the atmosphere of the group, events, certification and more. This is a great opportunity for both the newcomers and the more experienced members to interact. Bring your questions.
Managing employee performance. What does it mean? How do we do it? During this session, Lorraine Goffe-Rush will review the performance management process as well as performance evaluation tools. She will also discuss the benefits of providing regular performance feedback, and share techniques for improving performance.
Lorraine Goffe-Rush is the director of employee relations for Washington University in St. Louis. She is responsible for managing the employee relations functions of the University, which includes the design and development of performance management systems, recognition programs, supervisory training, and a variety of other initiatives.
Ms. Goffe-Rush is an engaging speaker who, as a human resources veteran, has provided training to hundreds of managers on a variety of topics.
Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Reengineering, Theory of Constraints and Total Quality Management have been touted as the key to significant improvement at companies around the world. The focus of each of these approaches is slightly different but the goal is the same - to improve business results.
Enhancing your organization's performance is a matter of survival today. Understanding how to integrate activities designed to eliminate problems, re-engineer systems, create new services are all important. More important is to be able to make change happen.
Jim Meteer (Corporate V.P. of Process Improvement at Sigma-Aldrich) will present a model for Process Improvement based upon three fundamental questions and the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. It is a flexible approach to improvement in an easy to understand model using a proven methodology for developing, testing, and implementing change that produces specific, identifiable improvements at your facility.
This practical approach to improvement is taken from the book "The Improvement Guide" by Nolan, et. al.
Focuses on the importance and benefits of molecular biology supply centers in an academic setting. The discussion will emphasize the relationship between the stockroom provider and the end-user. Topics included will be shipping cost savings, materials management, paperwork reduction and other benefits.
Jason is employed with Invitrogen Corporation as an Account Manager for Washington University in St. Louis. He earned an M.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas and an undergraduate degree in chemistry form Eastern Illinois University. He is currently working on an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Laboratory chemicals come in all shapes and sizes, from vials, bottles or cylinders containing non-hazardous sterile water to extremely hazardous biological toxins. Safely managing their storage in an existing facility can prove as challenging as scaling Mt. Everest, but designing a new facility brings an additional hurdle to the journey...Building Codes.
Building Codes, at first glance, don't appear to be designed for anyone to use or understand. You start reading them, then all of a sudden this page refers you to another section, but only if all of the following conditions are met. However, in today's highly regulated environment, they are the starting points for successfully completing the construction of any new laboratory facility to be used for storing chemical reagents. George Bleazard and Rodney Kelley will attempt to provide a basic road map guiding you through the maze of BOCA (Building Official & Code Administrator) building codes applicable to storing laboratory chemicals. The basics of determining hazard classes for each chemical, comparing against exempt threshold quantities, and determining specific engineering design parameters required will be discussed during the session.
While many virtual companies have failed to survive, there are organizations focused in the scientific research and laboratory supply sector that continue to deliver value to their customers. Many of these are traditional suppliers finding more efficient ways of providing better access to products and information. Others are innovative new companies bringing a host of services together to address the needs of the market. Greg Soltwisch will take a look at some of the electronic commerce as well as electronic information trends occurring in the scientific community.
Greg’s past eleven years of experience in the research chemical industry, both in the laboratory as well as in support of customers’ business and technical needs makes him uniquely skilled in understanding your needs. Whether managing EDI implementation or supporting functions for Sigma-Aldrich’s major US customers prior to expanding into other electronic commerce projects, Greg’s focus is on establishing relationships with external organizations that allow seamless electronic connectivity between Research Suppliers and its customers and ensuring a consistent approach to electronic commerce across a global corporate structure.
Who are the logical targets for bioterrorism and what is being done to prevent it? What can you do to protect yourself? Are vaccines the answer? What materials should you be concerned about at your facility and how can they be monitored and secured safely? What should be done in case of an exposure? How is an area considered safe after being infected?
Responding to the need for accurate scientific information on bioterrorism, there will be a special forum at the Sigma-Aldrich Science and Technology Center in St. Louis to discuss chemical and biological warfare - infectious diseases, viral and bacterial disorders known to be under development outside of the U.S., how they are spread, how they are treated, and how pervasive a threat they may be to our health.
Six of St. Louis's top nationally renowned scientists will be on the panel.
Will D. Carpenter, Ph. D., a trustee of the Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute, will serve as the moderator. Dr. Carpenter has spent the last 20 years working for the ban of chemical weapons worldwide and was a key figure lobbying for the adoption of the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty. From Washington University School of Medicine, John P. Atkinson, M. D., Samuel Grant Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and Gerald Medoff, M. D., Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, will cover the health-related issues of biological and chemical warfare. From St. Louis College of Pharmacy, David J. Ritchie, Pharm. D., Professor of Pharmacy Practice, will discuss the use of antibiotics to treat specific diseases. From St. Louis University School of Public Health, Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections, Brooke N. Shadel, Ph. D., MPH, Associate Director of Science, and/or Bruce Clements, MPH, Associate Director for Management and Training, will explain the resources offered to the public, and current research being conducted.
Specific questions will be addressed by the panelists following the presentation.
This seminar will stress the proper handling of chemicals in a lab atmosphere with regards to chemical compatibility as well as hazard class and proper handling during accident and/or incidents that may occur in a lab.
Mr. Smith is a 49-year veteran with part of that time as a warehouse and distribution supervisor. The last half of his career was spent as the hazardous waste, safety manager and trainer. Wayne has trained 40 hours, 24 hour and 8 hours sessions under HAZ WOP and his career also includes considerable training seminars in the US and Canada on chemical safety, lab safety, blood borne pathogens as well as confined space and lock out and tag out as they relate to OSHA.
A basic review of the issues surrounding accumulation of retirement assets and spending of assets once retirement begins. Will review investment principles, TIAA-CREF investment options, and income replacement scenarios.
Ms. Larson has been with TIAA-CREF from 1988 to the present, working with Midwest Region clients since 1993. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University and is currently completing coursework for CFP and FLMI designations. Ms Larson works primarily with high net worth individuals on retirement education, asset allocation, and estate and tax information.
Selection of the correct laboratory vacuum pump has been traditionally a confusing task. An explanation of the basic concepts, plus included handouts will help the attendee to select the correct vacuum pump for the task.
Mr. Anwari has been the Vacuum Products Specialist with Brandtech since Brandtech took on the Vacuumbrand line.
Greg and Jeannine will focus on selected key issues of your involvement and influence with Purchasing and how to get what you want in spite of Purchasing. The presentation will touch on relationships, key contracting terms, business ethics, scams to watch out for, and negotiations.
Greg is Associate Director of Purchasing Services at Washington University and been in the field for over 25 years. He joined Washington University in 1999 after beginning his career in healthcare at a local medical center. He went on to develop and manage successful national contracts for medical supplies, equipment, and distribution programs for AmeriNet, a national Group Purchasing Organization serving medical facilities.
How often do you get the opportunity to impact the future of hundreds of children while having fun, creating job security and increasing your pay? At Hope College our Summer Science Camps have grown in 5 years from 2 sessions of Chemistry to 16 sessions covering 5 disciplines. This presentation will briefly cover the rationale, administrative issues, curriculum issues and implementation of a self-supporting program.
Tod is employed with Hope College Chemistry Department as a Lab Director and is Director of Hope College Summer Science Camp. He has been a member of NAOSMM since 1987.
Decision criteria for choosing a microscope is often confusing and decisions are often made based on user comfort for experience with a particular brand. This session will demonstrate some specific criteria and test for selecting the best microscope for a particular application. Including a review and demonstration of microscope construction, mechanical as well as optical criteria used in microscope selection and how they pertain to real world applications.
Alan Paris is a former optical microscopist from Celanese Corp and an 18-year veteran at Leica Microsystmes. He is a biologist and educator by training and is a fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society.
Gretchn Ziegler was a microscope service technician at B& B Microscope and owner of International Optics, a distributor of optical microscopes in Western PA. Grethchen currently manages the educational distribution network at Leica Microsystems.
Dr. Jack will give an overview of the Human Genome Project, the technology, the successes and the benefits to mankind. This is billed as a very informative and stimulating session.
Dr. Bill Jack is a Senior Scientist from the research program at New England Biolabs of Beverly MA. His laboratory studies enzymatic and structural aspects of protein-nucleic acid interactions, with a current emphasis on thermostable DNA polymerases. Dr. Jack earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Duke University in 1983 and was Postdoctoral fellow at Rockefeller University from 1983 to 1987. He has been a member of the research group at NEB since 1987.
A 24-year decorated fire and rescue service veteran; Chase Sargent currently serves as a Division Chief in command of the 2nd Division. The 2nd Division consists of 5 stations on 3 shifts, encompassing 100 personnel and three battalion officers. The 2nd Division is currently the most active division in the city accounting for 6 engine companies and 3 truck companies, including paramedic engines. Prior to this assignment Chief Sargent served as a Battalion Officer in the Special Operations Division responsible for specialty teams and response, as well as traditional response. He served as the HAZMAT/WMD, Technical Rescue, FEMA and Marine response Chief as well as a functional member of the other specialty teams.
Chase is a Task Force Leader with Virginia Task Force II, FEMA US&R Task force and has been deployed on a variety of large-scale disasters. Chase served as one of the night Operations officers at the Oklahoma City bombing of the Federal Building and the World Trade Center Terrorism Collapse in New York and is the IST White Team Operations Chief for the Federal Emergency Management Agencies US&R program. Chase also serves as an instructor for the FEMA US&R Structural Collapse Technician program, and is the East Coast task force leaders representative.
Chase is currently President of SPEC. RESCUE INTERNATIONAL a professional training and consulting firm which specializes in Technical Rescue, Management and Leadership, Hazardous Materials, Terrorism training, expert witnessing and systems consulting. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia Spec Rescue provides training and consulting nationally and internationally to municipal, state and Federal government response personnel, corporate response teams, military and law enforcement teams as well as foreign governments. Chase has taught and consulted with military and civilian special operations commands for well over two decades.
Chase has also been active in instruction and course development since 1981 for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Fire Programs, Heavy and Tactical Rescue Team. This team provides training and response to fire and rescue organizations within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Chief Sargent earned his Bachelors degree in Forestry and Wildlife with a major in Fisheries Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1979, then continued on to earn his Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University in 1991. A graduate of the National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer Program and a National Registered Paramedic since 1978, Chief Sargent has had the opportunity to serve as both a flight paramedic and a neo-natal/pediatric paramedic and currently serves as the Chief Tactical paramedic for the FBI Norfolk Division SWAT team. Chief Sargent is still active as a paramedic for the City of Virginia Beach. Chase is also a certified Hazardous Materials Technician as well as a Bio-Chemical Hazmat technician and WMD EMS technician
Chase has served or still serves on the following state and national committees.
- Congressional Fire Service Institutes, State Emergency Medical Service Liaison.
- Congressional Fire Services institute, Urban Search and Rescue Advisory Committee.
- Commonwealth of Virginia, Governors Task Force on Disaster Preparedness.
- FEMA US&R Rescue Training sub-committee.
- FEMA US&R Task Force Review and Selection Committee.
- International Association of Fire Chiefs Structural Collapse Committee.
- NFPA 1470 Urban Search and Rescue Standards Committee and Technical Rescue Committee.
- Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Fire Programs Technical Rescue Course Development.
- National Fire Academy project for the development of "Personal Protective Gear" for Urban Search and Rescue.
- NFPA 1670 Technical Rescue Standards Committee.
- Rescue Working Group, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Program.
Chase has authored over 70 articles for national and professional journals. Chief Sargent is the author of Confined Space Rescue, published by Penwell Publishing and Fire Engineering.
Chief Sargent is currently writing his second book "Buddy to Boss" Common sense leadership for company officers and beyond.
This open forum gives both the members and the vendors an opportunity to interact with each other on common problems to the industry. Did you ever want to know why the vendors did something a particular way or do you have a suggestion for the suppliers on how they could better serve you the customer and NAOSMM? You will want to attend this session and bring your suggestions, comments and praise for our vendors. This session is designed more around how we both can strengthen the industry.
This program has become a regular feature at the conference. Jeff will share his insights into building projects and renovations. Bring your constructions plans and join in the discussion.
Jeff is the Materials Manager at the Chemistry Department at John Carroll University. He is a past Outstanding Materials Manager of the Year in 2001 and served two terms as the treasurer of NAOSMM. He has been a member since 1993.
A round table discussion concerning safety issues found in the work place, possible solutions to these safety issues, potential roadblocks found in risk minimization and methods to address these roadblocks. Four groups will discuss a specific topic using the outline described in the above statement.
Chris Rodman is Chemistry Stores Manager at Florida State University in the Department of Chemistry. He has been a member of NAOSMM since 1993.
