Technical Sessions
The following technical sessions were presented at the annual conference in New Orleans. Presentation materials are available to CSHEMA members in the members only section of cshema.org.
Technical session materials by track
Technical session materials by date and time
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Technical Sessions by Date/Time
Monday, July 13, 2009
Technical Session Block 1: 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Biosafety
Dual Use Research and the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Kathryn Harris, National Institutes of Health
Environmental
EPA's Academic Labs Rule: It's Finally Final
Kristin Fitzgerald, Environmental Protection Agency
General Safety
The EPA and Art
*Note: This session ends at 11:50 a.m. after Block 2
Monona Rossol, Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety Inc.
Emergency Management
H1N1 Panel: How it Affected Us, How We Dealt with It, and the Future *Note: This session ends at 11:50 a.m. after Block 2
Mark Bagby, Washington University in St. Louis; Robin Elliott, University of Delaware; Suzanne Howard, Wellesley College
Technical Session Block 2: 11:20-11:50 a.m.
Environmental
The Debate is Over: Counting Greenhouse Gases under EPA's “Endangerment” Finding
John DeLaHunt, The University of Texas–San Antonio
Biosafety
Selecting the Right Decontaminating Agent
Mark Czarneski, Clordisys Solutions
Technical Session Block 3: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
General Safety
Department of Homeland Security Update
Jesse LeGros, Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Management
Hurricane Preparation, Response, and Recovery
Michael Shriner, University of Texas Medical Branch
Environmental
Regulatory Update: EPA Enforcement and Compliance Assistance Initiatives Nationally
Adam Steinman, Woodard & Curran and Sandra Neuse, University of Georgia
Hazardous Materials
Tips for Selecting a Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor
Keith Duval and Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
General Safety
Safety Planning for the New Art or Theatre Building
*Note: This session ends at 3:25 p.m. after Block 5
Monona Rossol, Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety Inc.
Technical Session Block 4: 2:20-2:50 p.m.
General Safety
CSHEMA Government Relations Committee Update John DeLaHunt, University of Texas-San Antonio; Phil Hagan, Georgetown University
Hazardous Materials
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards: What's Next for Academia?
Robin Izzo, Princeton University and Maureen Kotlas, University of Maryland
Environmental
Subpart K-The New Hazardous Waste Rule for Colleges and Universities: To Opt in or Not?
Rebecca Steiner, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Victoria Ann Justus, Turning Bird Consulting, Ltd.
Hazardous Materials
Universal Waste Contractor Selection
Heidi Montanari, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Technical Session Block 5: 2:55-3:25 p.m.
Environmental
PCBs Assessment, Remediation Strategies, and Case Studies
Jeffrey Hamel, Woodard&Curran and William VanSchalkwyk, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Biosafety Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Emergency Management
The Status of Emergency Management in Higher Education
Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
Technical Session Block 6: 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Hazardous Materials
Closure of a Permitted Hazardous Waste Facility
Lloyd M. Wundrock, University of Arizona
Environmental
Dealing with Visual Arts on Campus
John DeLuca, School of Visual Arts
Laboratory Safety
Establishing a Safety Course for New Laboratory Managers
Maureen Kotlas and Chris Benas, University of Maryland–College Park
Nanotechnology
Managing Hazardous Gases and Other Materials in the Nanofabrication Laboratory
Robin Izzo, Princeton University
Technical Session Block 7: 4:05-4:35 p.m.
Environmental
Over the Edge or Cutting Edge: New Environmental Regulations in Massachusetts
Nancy Apple, Mount Holyoke College and Hampshire College
Laboratory Safety
An Online Toolkit to Aid in the Implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Mary Dougherty, Stanford University
Management Systems
Managing Environmental Compliance Electronic Compliance Information Management Program
Frank Schaefer, The Rockefeller University, and Mary House, Woodard & Curran
Biosafety
Personnel Reliability Programs
Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Technical Session Block 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Building Design
Choosing the Right Engineering Controls for a Laboratory
Robin Izzo, Princeton University
Emergency Management
The Great Southern California ShakeOut: The Largest Disaster Drill in U.S. History
Steve Goldfarb, University of Southern California
Management Systems
Pharmaceutical Waste Management Regulatory Update
Scott Kuhn, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Building Design
Pseudomonas Problems and Solutions in Renovated and Newly Constructed Buildings
Jon Mohoroski, California State University–San Bernardino
Technical Session Block 2: 10:35-11:05 a.m.
Environmental
Coal Ash: Planning For The Past
Thomas Grover, Michigan State University
Management Systems
Implementation of a Chemical Inventory Management System
Jerry E. Steward, Louisiana State University
Environmental
Protecting the Environment and Reducing Liability: Commercial Tenants on University Property
Greg Haet, University of California–Berkeley
Emergency Management *Note: This session ends at 11:40 a.m. after Block 3
Weathering the Storm: Our Experience with Gustav
Mike Durham, Louisiana State University; Jim Balsamo, Tulane University; Camille Moniotte, Southeastern Louisiana University
Technical Session Block 3: 11:10-11:40 a.m.
Management Systems
A Collaborative Software Platform for Managing and Consolidating an EHS Program
Patricia Olinger, Emory University and Caroline Johnson, Environmental Health & Engineering
Laboratory Safety
Get the Lead Out!
Cheryl Yemoto and Karla Tomlin, Stanford University
Building Design
A New Concept for Large Animal Research Facility Design
Phillip Elzer, Louisiana State University
Technical Session Block 4: 2:45-3:15 p.m.
Emergency Management
Alarms, Alerts, and Warnings: What Really Works?
Madelyn Miller, Carnegie Mellon University
Management
EH&S Job Burnout: What is That Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Courtney Kerr, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Sustainability
Managing Cradle-to-Grave In Today's World of Sustainability
Jim Dykhuis, Veolia Environmental Services and Jeffrey J. Harris, Carnegie Mellon University
Emergency Management *Note: Tis session ends at 3:50 p.m. after Block 5
Utilizing Partnerships for Disaster Recovery
Mark Merritt, James Lee Witt Associates and Michael Shriner, University of Texas Medical Branch
Technical Session Block 5: 3:20-3:50 p.m.
Management
The Challenges of the Economy on the EHS Department
Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
Sustainability
Measurement of Lighting Levels in a Public University
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Technical Session Block 6: 3:55-4:25 p.m.
Management
How do Japanese Researchers and U.S. College Students Feel Concerning EHS Management?
Risuke Karima, The University of Tokyo
Emergency Management
Successful Emergency Notification Systems
Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
Sustainability
Janelia Farm Research Campus Sustainable Design in Construction and Fit-Out
Howard Day, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Technical Session Block 7: 4:30-5:00 p.m.
General Safety
A Chloramine Problem: Please Don’t Pee in Our Pool
Mark Banister and Michael Fouch, Carnegie Mellon University
Fire Safety
Installing a Code-Compliant Fire Alarm Monitoring System
James Robinson, University of Maryland
Nanotechnology
There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom, but is It Safe to Go There?
Lawrence Gibbs, Stanford University
Laboratory Safety *Note: This session ends at 6:10 p.m. after Block 9
Lessons Learned from a Tragic Accident
James Gibson, University of California-Los Angeles
Technical Session Block 8: 5:05-5:35 p.m.
Fire Safety
Enhanced Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training
Kevin McSweeney, University of Delaware
General Safety
Measuring and Reporting on Safety and Compliance to Promote Positive Change
Bruce Backus, Washington University–St. Louis
Biosafety
The National Institutes of Health OBA Institutional Biosafety Committee Site Visit Program
Kathryn Harris, National Institutes of Health
Technical Session Block 9: 5:40-6:10 p.m.
General Safety
DHS Protective Security Advisor Program
David Hunter, Department of Homeland Security
Biosafety
Lights, Camera, Action! The Making of Lab Wars III
Patricia Cox, Mississippi State University
Fire Safety
Managing Static Electricity in the Presence of Flammable Vapors and Gases
Markus Schaufele, Northwestern University
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Technical Session Block 1: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Sustainability
Balancing Safety and Energy Savings
Marc Gomez, Joe Rizkallah, Dick Sun, University of California-Irvine
Risk Management
The Criticality of Construction Contractor Selection and Performance Measurement
Garrett Burke, Harvard University
Management
Evolution of a Smoking Policy
Peter Ashbrook, University of Missouri
Emergency Management
How to Receive Monetary Assistance from FEMA
Camille Moniotte, Southeastern Louisiana University
Technical Session Block 2: 11:05-11:35 a.m.
Hazardous Materials
Establishing a Hazardous Materials Shipping Program
Patrick Goff, University of California–Berkeley
Risk Management
Property Conservation and Higher Education: Modeling a Program to Meet the Needs of Your Institution
Patrick Durbin, University of Texas
Emergency Management
Response Run Amok: Lab Incident Brings Federal Law Enforcement to Campus
William VanSchalkwyk, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Emergency Management
Where to Go in Emergencies Campaign
Mark Bagby, Washington University–St. Louis
Technical Session Block 3: 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Hazardous Materials
Chemical Inventory: Ugh, What is It Good for?
Larry Gibbs and Sheldon Heitz, Stanford University
Sustainability
Funding Sustainability Programs Through Existing Building Commissioning
Mike Crowley, Environmental Health & Engineering
Risk Management
Introducing Enterprise Risk Management to Campus Leaders
Robin Elliott, University of Delaware
Sustainability
Understanding and Accommodating the Many Shades of Green
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Technical Session Block 4: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
Emergency Management
Responding to a University Meningitis Outbreak
Joey Pons, University of Louisiana–Lafayette
Risk Management
Louisiana Office of Risk Management Audit Process/Prep
Pat Comeaux, Office of Risk Management, Louisiana
Sustainability
Sustainability Primer for EHS Departments
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Small Colleges
Ways to Survive in a Small EHS Office
Kristine Rossmiller, Drake University
Technical Session Block 5: 2:20-2:50 p.m.
General Safety
Innovative Concepts for Traffic and Transportation Programs
Gary Graham, Louisiana State University
Emergency Management
Mitigation Plan Development
Marty Shaub, University of Utah
Risk Management
Standardizing Overseas Fieldwork Safety Management with British Standard 8848
Andrew Knight, University of Brighton
Emergency Management
Web-Based Approach to Emergency Preparedness Planning
Wayne Thomann, Duke University
Technical Session Block 6: 2:55-3:25 p.m.
Management
The Impact of the Recession on Campus EHS Programs
Peter Schneider, Nexus Environmental Partners
General Safety
Respiratory Protection in Education & Health Care: Consensus or Random Acts of Compliance
Courtney Kerr, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Technology
Training Needs Assessment Tool
Laura Peller, University of Pennsylvania
General Safety *Note: This session ends at 4 p.m. after Block 7
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Gary Visscher, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Technical Session Block 6: 3:30-4:00 p.m.
General Safety
Construction Gotchas: Just When You Think You Thought of it All
Amy Wilkerson, The Rockefeller University and Adam Steinman, Woodard & Curran
Technical Sessions by Track
Biosafety
Dual Use Research and the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Kathryn Harris, National Institutes of Health
Lights, Camera, Action! The Making of Lab Wars III
Patricia Cox, Mississippi State University
Personnel Reliability Programs
Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
Selecting the Right Decontaminating Agent
Mark Czarneski, Clordisys Solutions
The National Institutes of Health OBA Institutional Biosafety Committee Site Visit Program
Kathryn Harris, National Institutes of Health
Building Design
A New Concept for Large Animal Research Facility Design
Phillip Elzer, Louisiana State University
Pseudomonas Problems and Solutions in Renovated and Newly Constructed Buildings
Jon Mohoroski, California State University–San Bernardino
Choosing the Right Engineering Controls for a Laboratory
Robin Izzo, Princeton University
Emergency Management
Where to Go in Emergencies Campaign
Mark Bagby, Washington University–St. Louis
Alarms, Alerts, and Warnings: What Really Works?
Madelyn Miller, Carnegie Mellon University
How to Receive Monetary Assistance from FEMA
Camille Moniotte, Southeastern Louisiana University
H1N1 Panel: How it Affected Us All, How We Dealt With it, and How We Dealt with It, and the Future
Mark Bagby, Washington University in St. Louis; Robin Elliot, University of Delaware; Suzanne Howard, Wellesley College
Web-Based Approach to Emergency Preparedness Planning
Wayne Thomann, Duke University
Hurricane Preparation, Response, and Recovery
Michael Shriner, University of Texas Medical Branch
Successful Emergency Notification Systems
Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
Mitigation Plan Development
Marty Shaub, University of Utah
Responding to a University Meningitis Outbreak
Joey Pons, University of Louisiana–Lafayette
Response Run Amok: Lab Incident Brings Federal Law Enforcement to Campus
William VanSchalkwyk, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Successful Emergency Notification Systems
Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
The Great Southern California ShakeOut: The Largest Disaster Drill in U.S. History
Steve Goldfarb, University of Southern California
The Status of Emergency Management in Higher Education
Dennis Sullivan, University of Louisville
Weathering the Storm: Our Experience with Gustav
Mike Durham, Louisiana State University; Jim Balsamo, Tulane University; Camille Moniotte, Southeastern Louisiana University
Utilizing Partnerships for Disaster Recovery
Mark Merritt, James Lee Witt Associates and Michael Shriner, University of Texas Medical Branch
Environmental
The Debate is Over: Counting Greenhouse Gases under EPA's “Endangerment” Finding
John DeLaHunt, The University of Texas–San Antonio
Coal Ash: Planning For The Past
Thomas Grover, Michigan State University
Dealing with Visual Arts on Campus
John DeLuca, School of Visual Arts
Subpart K-The New Hazardous Waste Rule for Colleges and Universities: To Opt in or Not?
Rebecca Steiner, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Victoria Ann Justus, Turning Bird Consulting, Ltd.
EPA's Academic Labs Rule: It's Finally Final
Kristin Fitzgerald, Environmental Protection Agency
Over the Edge or Cutting Edge: New Environmental Regulations in Massachusetts
Nancy Apple, Mount Holyoke College and Hampshire College
PCBs Assessment, Remediation Strategies, and Case Studies
Jeffrey Hamel, Woodard&Curran and William VanSchalkwyk, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Protecting the Environment and Reducing Liability: Commercial Tenants on University Property
Greg Haet, University of California–Berkeley
Regulatory Update: EPA Enforcement and Compliance Assistance Initiatives Nationally
Adam Steinman, Woodard & Curran and Sandra Neuse, University of Georgia
Fire Safety
Installing a Code-Compliant Fire Alarm Monitoring System
James Robinson, University of Maryland
Managing Static Electricity in the Presence of Flammable Vapors and Gases
Markus Schaufele, Northwestern University
Enhanced Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training
Kevin McSweeney, University of Delaware
General Safety
A Chloramine Problem: Please Don’t Pee in Our Pool
Mark Banister and Michael Fouch, Carnegie Mellon University
Innovative Concepts for Traffic and Transportation Programs
Gary Graham, Louisiana State University
Respiratory Protection in Education & Health Care: Consensus or Random Acts of Compliance
Courtney Kerr, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Construction Gotchas: Just When You Think You Thought of it All
Amy Wilkerson, The Rockefeller University and Adam Steinman, Woodard & Curran
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Gary Visscher, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Department of Homeland Security Update
Jesse LeGros, Department of Homeland Security
DHS Protective Security Advisor Program
David Hunter, Department of Homeland Security
Measuring and Reporting on Safety and Compliance to Promote Positive Change
Bruce Backus, Washington University–St. Louis
Safety Planning for the New Art or Theater Building
Monona Rossol, Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety Inc.
The EPA and Art
Monona Rossol, Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety Inc.
Hazardous Materials sponsored by Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards: What's Next for Academia?
Robin Izzo, Princeton University and Maureen Kotlas, University of Maryland
Chemical Inventory: Ugh, What is It Good for?
Larry Gibbs and Sheldon Heitz, Stanford University
Closure of a Permitted Hazardous Waste Facility
Lloyd M. Wundrock, University of Arizona
Establishing a Hazardous Materials Shipping Program
Patrick Goff, University of California–Berkeley
Tips for Selecting a Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor
Keith Duval and Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Universal Waste Contractor Selection
Heidi Montanari, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Laboratory Safety
An Online Toolkit to Aid in the Imlementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Mary Dougherty, Stanford University
Establishing a Safety Course for New Laboratory Managers
Maureen Kotlas and Chris Benas, University of Maryland–College Park
Get the Lead Out!
Cheryl Yemoto and Karla Tomlin, Stanford University
Lessons Learned from a Tragic Accident
James Gibson, University of California-Los Angeles
Management
Evolution of a Smoking Policy
Peter Ashbrook, University of Missouri
How do Japanese Researchers and U.S. College Students Feel Concerning EHS Management?
Risuke Karima, The University of Tokyo
The Challenges of the Economy on the EHS Department
Jay Frerotte, University of Pittsburgh
The Impact of the Recession on Campus EHS Programs
Peter Schneider, Nexus Environmental Partners
EH&S Job Burnout: What is That Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Courtney Kerr, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Management Systems
A Collaborative Software Platform for Managing and Consolidating an EHS Program
Patricia Olinger, Emory University and Caroline Johnson, Environmental Health & Engineering
Implementation of a Chemical Inventory Management System
Jerry E. Steward, Louisiana State University
Managing Environmental Compliance Electronic Compliance Information Management Program
Frank Schaefer, The Rockefeller University, and Mary House, Woodard & Curran
Pharmaceutical Waste Management Regulatory Update
Scott Kuhn, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
Nanotechnology
Managing Hazardous Gases and Other Materials in the Nanofabrication Laboratory
Robin Izzo, Princeton University
There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom, but is It Safe to Go There?
Lawrence Gibbs, Stanford University
Risk Management
Property Conservation and Higher Education: Modeling a Program to Meet the Needs of Your Institution
Patrick Durbin, University of Texas
Standardizing Overseas Fieldwork Safety Management with British Standard 8848
Andrew Knight, University of Brighton
The Criticality of Construction Contractor Selection and Performance Measurement
Garrett Burke, Harvard University
Louisiana Office of Risk Management Audit Process/Prep
Pat Comeaux, Office of Risk Management, Louisiana
Introducing Enterprise Risk Management to Campus Leaders
Robin Elliott, University of Delaware
Sustainability
Managing Cradle-to-Grave In Today's World of Sustainability
Jim Dykhuis, Veolia Environmental Services and Jeffrey J. Harris, Carnegie Mellon University
Measurement of Lighting Levels in a Public University
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Sustainability Primer for EHS Departments
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Understanding and Accommodating the Many Shades of Green
Lewis Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Funding Sustainability Programs Through Existing Building Commissioning
Mike Crowley, Environmental Health & Engineering
Janelia Farm Research Campus Sustainable Design in Construction and Fit-Out
Howard Day, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Balancing Safety and Energy Savings
Marc Gomez, Joe Rizkallah, Dick Sun, University of California-Irvine
Small Colleges
Ways to Survive in a Small EHS Office
Kristine Rossmiller, Drake University
Technology
Penn Profiler: A Training Needs Assessment Tool
Laura Peller, University of Pennsylvania