2014 AIHA Alberta Local Section Presents: November 27, 2014 1–DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Welding: An Occupational Health Perspective presented by Mike Harris, Ph.D., CIH Hamlin & Harris, Incorporated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana This one day professional development course describes common welding and thermal cutting processes and the health/safety hazards associated with these processes. As a seasoned welder Mike will introduce participants to the terminology used in the welding industry which is incorporated throughout the PDC to ensure that participants are familiar with the vocabulary used in the workplace. Materials, thermal processes and scenarios associated with potential for overexposures are described. Emphasis is placed on Manganese and Hexavalent chromium exposures, as well as many other health and safety hazards associated with welding. Mike will provide the participants with useful suggestions for improving the quality of monitoring data and for prioritizing exposure assessments. Ventilation techniques and respiratory protection options to minimize worker exposure to welding health and safety hazards are also described. Calgary, Alberta November 27, 2014 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Thursday November 27, 201 4 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) – Registration/Breakfast (7:30 8:00 am) Welding: An Occupational Health Perspective presented by Mike Harris, Ph.D., CIH Hamlin & Harris, Incorporated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ABOUT THE COURSE Spend a day with Alberta Local Section Industrial Hygienists and come away with a better understanding of how to:     Describe general health and safety hazards associated with welding and thermal cutting Develop an exposure assessment strategy for welding and thermal cutting strategies Recognize and recommend effective ventilation for confined space welding and thermal cutting Identify issues that need to be addressed during welding and thermal cutting in confined spaces. Outline: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Introduction & Overview Welding/Cutting Processes & Associated Hazards Metals and Associated Health Hazards SEGs and Exposure Assessments Case Studies Controlling exposures a) Process Selection b) Ventilation c) PPE ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Mike Harris, Ph.D., CIH received an earned research Doctorate from Louisiana State University in 1979 and is President of Hamlin & Harris, Incorporated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2003, his book, "Welding Health and Safety: A Field Guide for the OEHS Professional" was selected as “Critic’s Choice” for best non-committee AIHA publication. His welding experience includes:  Teaching aircraft welding at the US ARMY Transportation School.  Welding environmental test equipment for Ling Electronics  Welding aircraft drop tanks at Royal Industries  Welding pressure vessels for nuclear submarines at Aerojet General Mike is a Fellow of the AIHA and the 2014 recipient of the Donald E Cummings award. FACILITY AND HOTEL INFORMATION SANDMAN HOTEL AND SUITES, CALGARY AIRPORT 25 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 4V7 Toll Free: 1-800-SANDMAN (726 3626) Other Enquiries: (403) 219-2475 Fax: (403) 219-2476 E-mail: [email protected] The hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $134.00 for conference attendees. Rooms must be reserved before November 12, 2014. Please refer to group confirmation number 476226 or Alberta AIHA conference when booking. Please call the toll free number listed above. Free airport shuttle service available for hotel guests. Food (breakfast, lunch and snacks) and beverages (coffee, tea, juice, pop) are included in the registration fee. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT Name: Organization: Address: Phone: E-mail: Title: Fax: Check applicable boxes. PDC (Thursday November 27, 2014) Local Section Member ($ 300.00) Non-member ($ 400.00) Student ($200.00) If paying by Cheque: Send Completed Registration Form and Cheque payable to: AIHA – Alberta Section C/O Stacey Bertsch, Trican Well Services Ltd. 2900, 645-7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 4G8 Tel. (403) 215-2991 E-mail: [email protected] To Register and Pay On-line visit http://www.aiha-ab.com/ You will be charged an additional processing fee of 7% for online payments. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2014