Monday, May 19 Sessions All times listed are Central.
Sessions marked with : will be broadcast for Virtual AIHA Connect. Sessions marked with 8 are included in OnDemand. Sessions, schedule, and inclusion in OnDemand are subject to change .
Harnessing the Power of a Neurodiverse Workforce : 8 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., 2501 PRESENTER: David Finch In 2005, David Finch’s three-year marriage was on the brink of collapse due to his ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions. His wife, a speech pathologist working with autistic children, had her suspicions about the cause. In 2008, they found their answer: Finch was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome—now Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Finch undertook the daunting process of rebuilding his marriage and assessing how his diagnosis affected his relationships at large – with his extended family, friends, and coworkers. Finch will talk about the benefits of hiring unique talents in the workplace. Drawing from his experiences in semiconductor market development engineering, mass- market components distribution, firmware and software development, and technical content marketing in the Fortune 500 workplace, Finch’s practical discussion on both managing and leveraging neurodiversity in the workplace will provide you tips on how best to manage these gifted individuals, who sometimes operate a little differently from the rest of the workforce.
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. B1: Research Roundup Aerosols and Airborne Particulates Exposure Assessment : 8 2504 A MODERATOR: Joseph Dartt, Dept. of Labor - OSHA. 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m • B1a. Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) in Polymer Concrete Manufacturing. PRESENTER: Benjamin Craig, R.E.M. Risk Consultants. 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • B1b. Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure During Directional Drilling Operations. PRESENTER: Emily Sullivan, Michels Corporation. B2: Rediscovering Endotoxin Testing for Bioaerosol Risk Assessment 8 3501 D MODERATOR: Robert DeMalo, Pace Analytical Services. PRESENTER: Michael Berg, Pace Analytical Services. B3: Performance vs. Performative Metrics : 8 2502 A MODERATOR: Celia Booth, Department of Homeland Security. PRESENTERS: Alan Leibowitz, EHS Systems Solutions, LLC; Steven Jahn, Jahn Industrial Hygiene LLC; Jennifer Holliday, Terracon Consultants, Inc. B4: Risk Assessment and Public Health Significance of Tremolite and Talc 8 3501 C MODERATOR/PRESENTER: Andrey Korchevskiy, Chemistry & Industrial Hygiene, Inc. B5: A Practical Guide to Safety and Health Implications for Neurodiverse Workers 8 3501 A MODERATOR/PRESENTER: John Dony, National Safety Council Library, PRESENTER: Sarah Williams Ischer, What Works Institute.
A4: Understanding Serious AI Safety Risks With Computer Vision and Machine Learning : 8 2504 A MODERATOR/PRESENTER: Keith Bowers, AI. PRESENTER: Ed Puhala, Owens Corning. A5: Generating Value Through OEHS – Flipping the Script 3501 G MODERATOR: Charles Redinger, Institute for Advanced Risk Management. PRESENTERS: Frederick Boelter, Boelter Risk Sciences and Engineering LLC; Anthony Panepinto, Procter & Gamble – ETC; Nancy Wilk, WSP – Canada; Alla Orlova, AIHA. A6: The Global State of Respiratory Protection 8 3501 H MODERATOR: Donald Elswick, Elsmart Associates, LLC. PRESENTER: Stephanie Lynch, OHD, LLLP. A7: Knowing Your Risks - PFAS Identification and Exposure Assessment 8 3501 E MODERATOR/PRESENTER: Lynn Ip, Velocity EHS. PRESENTER: Kristi Hames, Velocity EHS. A8: Ask the Expert With Opening Keynote David Finch : 8 2505 A MODERATOR: Cynthia Backlund, Sandia National Laboratories. PRESENTER: David Finch, Elevated Studio. A9: Controlling Risks in Historic Apothecary and Medicinal Collections 8 3501 D MODERATOR: Karen Makos, retired. PRESENTERS: Jeffrey Sotek, Wood; Kerith Schrager, The Found Object Art.
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. A1: Research Roundup: Mining Aerosols & Airborne Particulates : 8 2502 A MODERATOR: Joseph Dartt, Dept. of Labor - OSHA. 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. • A1a. Exposures and Health Effects Associated With Renewable and Regular Diesel Vehicles. PRESENTER: Rustin Reed, Tulane University. 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m • A1b. Underground Dust Particle and Size Toxicity Effects on Human Cells. PRESENTER: Yi-Hsuan Chen, UCLA. Full session descriptions may be found in the mobile app. Events take place at the Kansas City Convention Center unless otherwise noted.
POP-UPS , Exhibit Hall D, Aisle 1200 See schedule on p. 36.
A2: Advanced Applications of the Structured Deterministic Model (SDM 2.0) 3501 C MODERATOR: Puleng Moshele, University of Minnesota. PRESENTERS: Susan Arnold, University of Minnesota; Mark Stenzel, Exposure Assessment Applications, LLC; Daniel Drolet. A3: Benzene From Firefighting With Foam 3501 A MODERATOR: Adam McCann, Liberty Mutual Insurance. PRESENTERS: Scott Skelton, Derek Kliethermes, Center For Toxicology & Environmental Health, LLC; Robert Agnew, Oklahoma State University.
See the full schedule of meetings on p. 23. VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND COMMITTEES , Loews
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