2008 Conference Activity Schedule

• The events that have unfolded earlier this year have caused a great swing in the Educational marketplace. New guides, standards and codes are being developed. Many were already ion the making but recent events has forced the industry to step up the pace. With that I would like to report on what these new papers are and were they are coming from. Many companies will or have started approaching the universities with their bag of products and calling it “Mass Notification”. I offer to provide a training session on exactly what Mass Notification is, what NFPA, NEMA and other organizations are doing.    -Presented and Sponsored by SimplexGrinnell                                                                                                     

10:30 AM until 11:30 AM - Keynote Session

• Detailed description forthcoming. With the recent events on campus, we at look at campus lockdown from the safety of the campus community and from the code compliance aspect. Can we really lock people into a building? - Presented and Sponsored by The International Code Council (ICC)

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• Chuck-wagon Chili with Crackers, Tossed Garden Salad, Angus Burger Bar and Grilled Chicken Breasts, Onion Rolls, Kaiser Buns, Toppings to Include: Bacon, Cheeses, Pickles, Mushrooms, Onions, Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Ketchup, Garlic Roasted Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Assorted Dessert Bars. - Today's Lunch is being sponsored by  "Brady-Tiscor" - Thank you!

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• How to effectively inspect, test and maintain your own equipment.

I would like to present my approach towards ITM of fire protections systems.  This is a huge subject and task demanding when manpower and resources are limited.  Doing nothing is not the answer, creating a program and building on that foundation is the right action.  It’s scary having all of the standards to follow, having no one to turn to, and trying to do the right thing.  It takes dedication and support to make it all happen, it can happen and it should be happening. - Presented by Brady/TISCOR. Sponsored by Blazemaster 

 

• What's public access to defibrillation? Public access to defibrillation means making AEDs available in public and/or private places where large numbers of people gather or people who are at high risk for heart attacks live.  
• What is an AED? The automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerized medical device. An AED can check a person’s heart rhythm. It can recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. And it can advise the rescuer when a shock is needed. The AED uses voice prompts, lights and text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take.

• Today's Program: Funding & Liability AED/EMT's operating Budget, Grants, Donations, Medical Control, Good Samaritan Law), Implementation (type, placement, reporting of AED) Training (Trainer, Medical Officer/EMT, Longevity) - Presented by the American Red Cross. Sponsored by Knox-Box

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• How would it change if you had a former US President there to address the graduates?  What if it was two former US Presidents?  Well, that is what the University of New Hampshire did this past spring when former Presidents Bush and Clinton addressed the graduating class at the University of New Hampshire.  Learn what the fire department’s role was in insuring fire and EMS safety on campus, how they worked with federal, state and local authorities and how they kept their town protected during the event. - Presented by the Fire Chief of Durham, NH. Sponsored by AES
   

• Conflict is a normal part of daily life.  How we handle the conflict we encounter determines whether the outcome is successful or unsuccessful.  This program examines methods, which may be used to de-escalate a conflict and bring about a successful outcome.  - Presented by Tri-Harbour Training Associate. Sponsored by Ansul.

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• We have developed a very comprehensive risk management model for planning special events.  I would like to utilize two models supported by power point matrix diagrams during the presentation where risk management is a major component for planning large athletic events and also hosting high profile dignitaries on campus. - Presented by Depauw University. Sponsored by CookStop.

    

Suicidal Students:  Who Are They ?  What Are They Thinking?  

• Suicidal students present a unique challenge to campus safety officials.  The session focuses on different groups who may be suicide prone.  Myths about suicide and suicidal behavior will be examined.  Techniques to engage the individual and maintain connection while gaining additional help will be discussed.

• Questions which may be asked without creating a threatening environment will be reviewed.  Finally, methods to relieve the stress on campus among staff and students following a suicide will be examined. This session is a must for both new and experienced campus safety personnel and administrators. - Presented by Tri-Harbour Training Associate. Sponsored by TRC

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• The workshop will assist participants in planning a campus evacuation exercise using Homeland Security Exercise Guidelines. The session will show how Municipal and University/School Officials can collaborate together to design and execute an exercise that is both beneficial to the institution and productive for the campus community The use of the Incident Command System will be reinforced during the session. - Presented by the Sandwich Fire Dept. Sponsored by Dorm Room Fire.

• Per OSHA’s Emergency Action Plan requirements, businesses must develop plans on how to handle “foreseeable emergencies”. It discusses various elements on removing employees from burning buildings. But what about when evacuation isn’t the best option? Does this mean we should not have some plan for assuring the safety of our employees should this situation happen? -Presented by WRC Safety and Risk Consultants. Sponsored by Honeywell.                      

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• This session will provide an overview of Workplace Violence including the specifics on the "Warning Signs" in addition to some survival techniques utilizing "Shelter in Place" and other resources. - Presented by the Purdue University Police Department. Sponsored by Karpenski Engineering.                 

• A fire service leader and training officer discusses the lessons learned from designing and implementing interactive training through the practice of Immersive Simulation.  In the past, conventional training has not allowed students to develop and test their response skills in a realistic environment.  Skills are often taught independent of one another and their interaction is often not realized by the student.  With Immersive Simulation however, trainees are placed in a simulated environment with a number of environmental variables and must exhibit the correct decision making process to achieve a desirable outcome.  This session will discuss strategies on developing comprehensive response training involving environmental assessment, decision making, action and reaction.  An overview of new tools and techniques used in the industry is also provided.  - Presented by BullEx Digital Safety. Sponsored by Bullex.                                                                                                                     

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8:00 PM until 11:00 PM - Evening Hospitality

The VIP Room is reserved just for us!!

Free Pizza, Snacks, Cash Bar and More........

Located just 1 block (very close) to the Hyatt Regency Hotel

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Tuesday March 4th.

• General overview of emergency management for those that have little or no experience in emergency management. Topics to be covered would be Organization, Communications, Pre-planning, and other considerations when doing emergency planning. Entire presentation would be aimed at new hires and managers.   - Presented by Berea College. Sponsored by Safety Step.                                                                                                

• Looking for strategies to engage and draw in your employees work safety practices? Come see how your organization can combine effective communication with meaningful content to support and nurture your Safety Culture. "Safe at State" is a Health and Safety related marketing program. Attractive marketing materials are complemented by corresponding 5 minute safety talks to support the Division of Housing and Food Services elaborate Occupational Health and Safety Compliance programming.                                -Developed/Presented by Michigan State University. Sponsored by The Sigmon Group.                                                                                                      

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• I would like to bring our experiences to the conference on methods that we have used to reduce the risk of fire in these properties and to improve life safety. Areas that would be covered, are:
1. Fire Prevention- Property owner education, Property Inspections by the owner, Property Surveys by the insurance carrier to identify hazards and train the property owner on hazard recognition, Fire Prevention methods and tips that are offered to the property owner, Common hazards found in College Student housing, Smoking, Parties- basement areas.
2. Life Safety- Proper Size windows in bedrooms, Proper exit paths, Alarms, Exit stairs, Dealing with existing property and life safety.
3. Fire extinguishment methods-  Sprinkler systems and damage by college students, Kitchen hood fire extinguishment devices, Fire extinguishers, Alternative methods.
4. Other areas of concern.
- Presented by MiddleOak Specialty Insurance Company. Sponsored by MarBal
 

• What are the most common crowd safety risks at public assembly events?  Identifying safety and security dangers before a campus event means both safety officers, organizers and staff, and entertainers can work together to prevent or mitigate these dangers.  Thirty recurring event missteps that historically result in injury, property damage and litigation will be discussed along with workable solutions. – Presented by Crowd Management Strategies, Inc. Sponsored by Williams Pyro

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• On Monday May 28, 2007 (Memorial Day) a fire occurred in a Geology laboratory at the University of Vermont.  Although the automatic sprinkler system confined the fire to the area of origin, the resulting loss was $2.5 million and 14 emergency responders were evaluated at the hospital.  This presentation will review the incident and the subsequent effort to develop resources to improve emergency response to campus laboratories. - Presented by the University of Vermont Sponsored by SDI
   

• How competent is your campus event staff?  Using untrained students or staff as event ushers, or crowd managers, endangers the public and exposes the campus administration to the possibilities of increased incidents, lawsuits and public criticism.  Establishing an ongoing student crowd safety training program can reduce event risks and complement other campus safety and security programs.  Content and training techniques for an effective campus crowd manager course will be outlined. - Presented by Crowd Management Strategies, Inc.

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• University of Florida has developed a Score Card program that quantifies Fire Safety Inspections into a number score. Lower the score means less violations. Rewards and consequences for good and bad. Semester to semester comparison for individual houses, getting better or worse, ranking of fraternities and sororities for a specific semester. Data is available back to Fall 2002 up through Pre-occupancy inspection for the fall. - Presented by University of Florida

• This presentation will review the requirements found in NFPA 72 that mandate  Fire Alarm System Certification. It will also discuss these requirements as they are utilized by AHJ’s across the USA to ensure code compliant Fire Alarm Systems.  The course will examine the types of monitored Fire Alarm Systems and the importance of  understanding and identifying  Central Station Service versus other types of monitored systems. - Presented by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)   Sponsored by UL.                                                  

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• Minestrone with Shaved Parmesan, Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Creamy Dressing, Crostini and Breadsticks, Bruschetta Chicken with Saffron Risotto, Orechiette Alfredo with Roasted Peppers, Portabello and Asparagus, Eggplant and Tomato Gratin, Mini Cannoli and Tiramisu  - Today's Lunch is being sponsored by  "Keltron" - Thank you!

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• When we choose to work on a campus, whether big or small, you accept responsibility for the lives of every faculty & staff member, student and visitor that comes onto your property. Most of the time that’s not a problem. But, what do we do when fire occurs? What do we do when faced with the death of a student? Awesome Responsibility reminds us that it can happen at your institution, wherever you are. And when tragedy strikes; administration will turn to you for the response and the answers....

• When a Residence Hall burns and a student dies, you do have an awesome responsibility.

• What colleges and universities are doing with their fire safety management plans? We will hear from different institutions on what is being done to successfully protect their campuses.  Topics such as fire drills – effect?, mandatory fire safety training for all students, mandatory fire safety training for RA’s,  and unannounced fire drills. YOU set the agenda. - Presented/Moderated by the Center For Campus Fire Safety.                                   

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• Residential smoke alarms provide an important notification to individuals within a residential setting that there is a presence of smoke and/or fire. Over the last four decades, several studies have been conducted to determine the response of smoke alarms and to assist in establishing performance criteria for their use in residential settings. These studies have led to the development and subsequent revisions of UL Standard 217 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, as well as a National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) that addresses smoke alarm installation requirements. - Presented by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

 

• Experts warn that it is not a matter of if a Pandemic health event will occur, but when. Has your organization taken the necessary steps to ensure that clearly organized plans are in place to protect your business in an event such as a Pandemic Flu Outbreak? At "Pandemic Planning in the University Environment" you will get a behind the scenes look at the process and challenges faced by the Division of Housing and Food Services Pandemic Planning community at Michigan State University.
  Presenter Joe Petroff, an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator at Michigan State University is one of the authors of the current Pandemic plan for his department. This program will take you through the planning process, from lessons learned during the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918 to defining your organization's response during such an event. - Presented by Michigan State University