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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Hotel ICON
Houston, TX
EUCI is authorized by IACET to
offer 0.8 CEUs for the course.
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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Houston, TX
Overview
Oil companies face significant risk related to the ever-increasing complexity of regulatory compliance. Investigations into
oil companies are occurring with even more frequency. It is imperative for professionals in the oil industry to understand
the policies and procedures related to a regulatory investigation.
This 1-day course will cover OSHA investigation basics and frequently asked questions. OSHA background and OSHA’s role
in the oil and gas industry will be discussed. OSHA jurisdictional issues will be covered. Speakers will outline “need to know”
information regarding the attorney-directed investigation and attorney-client privilege. A panel will detail information
about insurance as it relates to regulatory investigations. An expert will cover OSHA death claims and retaliation claims.
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Upstream oil and gas c-level executives
Project managers
Oil & gas insurance providers
HSE professionals
Regulatory professionals
Individuals new to oil and gas regulatory investigations & OSHA
Energy lawyers
Oil & gas engineers looking for further knowledge of federal investigations in upstream oil & gas
In-house counsel
Risk managers
Insurance counsels
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attendees to this course will learn to:
• Address OSHA’s role in the industry
• Identify OSHA’s structure and composition
• Describe the process of the OSHA investigation
• Discuss OSHA jurisdiction
• Describe the basics of OSHA inspections
• Summarize attorney-directed investigation and client privilege
• Participate in an OSHA case study
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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Houston, TX
Agenda
Monday, November 17, 2014
8:00 – 8:25 a.m.Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:25 – 8:30 a.m.Welcome & Introduction
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
OSHA Historical Role in the Industry
• An overview of OSHA
• Authority
• Composition
• Structure
• What and how OSHA regulates
• Division of authority between states and OSHA
OSHA Investigations
101 informs the
employer about how
an investigation is
done and what rights
employers have during
the investigation. Great
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9:30 – 10:00 a.m.Networking Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.The OSHA Investigation Part I
• Initiation of an inspection: Routine or incident-based
• The process in the field
o Opening to closing conference
o Inspector industry experience
• Jurisdiction
o Federal or state plan
o Oil & gas vs. general industry or construction
o Upstream vs. midstream (interstate/intrastate)
o Standards vs. general duty clause
o Applying OSHA multi-employer policy in the oilfield
– Safety Consultant, Engineering
Partners International, LLC
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The OSHA Investigation Part II
• OSHA regulatory practices: What constitutes a covered practice
• The full-site inspection: Growth of a limited/focused inspection
• Case study: Secretary of Labor v. Akzo Nobel Chemicals Inc.
• Questions and Discussion
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Group Luncheon
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
OSHA Death Claims & Retaliation Claims
• Overview of OSHA death claims
• OSHA death claims FAQ’s
• OSHA death claims case study
• Retaliations claims overview
• Retaliation claims FAQ’s
• Retaliation claims case study
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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Houston, TX
Agenda
Monday, November 17, 2014 (CONTINUED)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Attorney-Directed Investigation & Attorney-Client Privilege
• An overview of the scope of the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine
• The attorney acting as investigator
• Witness statements – can they be protected?
• Preserving privilege during internal investigations
• Disclosures to the regulator and the potential waiver of privilege
• What happens if a waiver occurs?
• Potential Fifth Amendment issues
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Networking Break
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. OSHA Panel: FAQs and Hot Topics
• This panel will discuss OSHA- related topics as they are generated by the attendees
Panelists:
- Jonathan Snare, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Dennis Morikawa, Partner,
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Professionally organized,
on target topics that
deliver results.”
– Safety Director,
Crescent Directional Drilling
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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Houston, TX
INSTRUCTORs
Dennis J. Morikawa / Partner / Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP
Dennis J. Morikawa is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Labor and Employment Practice, where he heads
the Occupational Safety and Health Law Practice. He represents management regarding labor and
employment law issues, focusing on matters arising under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
and the Mine Safety and Health Act. He is actively involved in counseling clients in the development
and implementation of safety and health policies and strategic plans throughout the United States
and Europe, and he has represented companies and trade associations in connection with rulemaking
related to proposed OSHA Standards. The OSHA practice group provides in-depth assistance to
companies in evaluating their OSHA compliance status, including on-site auditing of compliance
issues and providing corporate due diligence reviews in mergers and acquisitions. The group also has
assisted many companies with respect to OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and Strategic
Partnerships for Safety. Mr. Morikawa and other members of his practice group also work closely
with the firm’s Litigation Practice in evaluating the third-party tort and criminal implications of OSHA
citations and investigations.
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Jonathan L. Snare / Partner / Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP
Jonathan L. Snare is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Labor and Employment Practice. Mr. Snare’s
practice focuses on labor-related legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues at the local,
state, and federal levels. He regularly advises on workplace safety and health issues that involve
enforcement, compliance, workplace investigations, and emergency response matters. Mr. Snare has
represented clients in matters before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Chemical Safety Board, OSHA state plan departments,
and other agencies. His practice also deals with wage and hour (Fair Labor Standards Act) matters;
government contracting prevailing wage issues, such as under the Davis-Bacon Act and Service
Contract Act; whistleblower matters (OSH Act section 11(c), Surface Transportation Assistance Act,
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, and Federal Railroad Safety Act); Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs/Equal Employment Opportunity issues; labor management/
union disclosure and elections (Office of Labor-Management Standards); immigration issues; and
congressional investigations and oversight matters. Mr. Snare also has experience in all phases of
litigation, including dispositive motions, pretrial discovery, depositions, mediations, and negotiated
settlements.
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OSHA Investigations 101
November 17, 2014
Houston, TX
Instructional Methods
Case studies, PowerPoint presentations and classroom exercises will be used in this course.
Requirements for Successful Completion of Program
Participants must sign in/out each day, be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing
education credit.
Credits
EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, the (organization name) has
demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as
a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, (organization name) is
authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.8 CEUs for the course.
EVENT LOCATION
A room block has been reserved at the Hotel ICON, 220 Main St., Houston, TX 77002, for the nights of November 1617, 2014. Room rates are $209, plus applicable tax. Call 1-713-224-4266 for reservations and mention the EUCI course
to get the group rate. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is October 17, 2014 but as there are a limited number of
rooms available at this rate, the room block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early.
PROCEEDINGS
The proceedings of the course will be published, and one copy will be distributed to each registrant at the course.
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A room block has been reserved at the Hotel ICON, 220 Main
St., Houston, TX 77002, for the nights of November 16-17, 2014.
Room rates are $209, plus applicable tax. Call 1-713-224-4266 for
reservations and mention the EUCI course to get the group rate.
The cutoff date to receive the group rate is October 17, 2014 but as
there are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, the room
block may close sooner. Please make your reservations early.
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discounted registration for attending both OSHA
Investigations 101 and BSEE Investigations 101 courses
November 17-18, 2014: US $1895
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