Onsite Program - IKECA

2011 Fall Technical Seminar & Expo

Program/Workshop DetailsWorkshops are sub-divided into tracks:100 Series intended for but not limited to Introductory or Novice Technician Level200 Series intended for but not limited to Advanced or Experienced Technician Level300 Series intended for Owner/OperatorSome 100 and 200 Series tracks may be combined or offered twice.Wednesday, October 19, 2011OSHA 10 Hour Training | Eric Scolari(9:00 am – 4:00 pm)This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and regulations aswell as construction safety and health principles. Topics includescope and application of the OSHA construction standards.Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the mosthazardous in the hood and grease duct cleaning business, usingOSHA standards as a guide. Attendees will learn “How to applyOSHA regulations into their everyday business”; “Where tobegin?” and “What if OSHA shows up on my project or business?”Emergency First Aid & Adult CPR | Joanne Sieloff(9:00 am – 4:00 pm)This American Red Cross First Aid/CPR class will teachparticipants to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac,breathing and first aid emergencies. Participants will be certifiedin adult and child First Aid/CPR. The course will place specialemphasis on issues likely to be encountered in the hood cleaningenvironment.Fire Authority Training (AHJs & Insurance Agents only)Don Pfleiderer(1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)This session for the local and invited AHJs is a review of theNFPA and IMC codes to convey an understanding about theimportance of inspection and the responsibility of the ownerand the contractor in maintaining the exhaust system of acommercial kitchen.Thursday, October 20, 2011Roundtable Discussions with Topics & Industry Leaders(9:00 am – 9:45 am)Here’s an opportunity to discuss among your peers thosebusiness challenges and situations for which you are seekingsolutions as well as any “green” best practices.OSHA 10 Hour Training: Part II | Eric Scolari(7:45 am – 12:00 pm)How customers feel about your brand should influence how youdevelop and manage your company. This session will reveal howcustomers see your brand so you can support the emotionalconnection.First Round of Workshops: (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)Workshop 101: Understanding Access Panels/Hinge Kits &More | Dave NowackThis basic introduction will cover how to determine if thereshould be duct doors, how to find doors, how to open and closethe doors, and what precautions to take. For hinges, learn whatto look for; how to tip a fan; and how to “res rain” a fan. Thenask your questions.Workshop 201: Pressure Washer Maintenance | Randy RauthTaking the time to examine and clean your pressure washerand accessories before and after each use will help avoidperformance problems at the job-site. In learning how totroubleshoot your pressure washer, this session will coverburner controls, unloaders, nozzles, pumps and other relatedaccessories.Workshop 301: Educating Customers on Chemical & GreaseDisposal | Jason WellmanThis session will review the types of chemicals which are usedin the marketplace to clean kitchen exhaust systems as wellas chemicals clients currently use in their facilities. We willdiscuss the bi-products of these chemicals mixed with F.O.G.and what the outcome is if introduced into a grease trap,septic system, or sewage line. We will also review “The CleanWater Act.”Second Round of Workshops: (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm)Workshop 102: Pressure Washer Maintenance | Randy RauthTaking the time to examine and clean your pressure washerand accessories before and after each use will help avoidperformance problems at the job-site. In learning how totroubleshoot your pressure washer, this session will coverburner controls, unloaders, nozzles, pumps and other relatedaccessories.Welcome Remarks & Opening CommentsIKECA President & Leaders(10:00 am – 10:30 am)Attend this session to hear about the current state of IKECAfrom IKECA President Doug Schuler and learn more about thecandidates for the 2012 Board of Directors.Opening Session: Brand Management… How CustomersMake Emotional Connections with Your CompanyMike McNeel, Director of Business Development for GaylordIndustries(10:30 am – 12:00 pm)Buying decisions are made on promises that transcend productsand services, and promises connect with human emotions.Workshop 202: Access Panels/Hinge Kits/Fan BeltsDave NowackThis more advanced session will illustrate how to determinewhere to install duct doors, then how to install those ductdoors. The section on installation of Hinge Kits will detailselection of the proper belt for the job as well as the correctinstallation of the belt.Workshop 302: Add-On Services | Jesse GetzAdd-On Services is a presentation that outlines advantages/disadvantages of diversifying your business. We will also outlinedifferent areas of business in which a kitchen exhaust cleaningcompany can most easily add to their existing business.2011 IKECA Fall Technical Seminar & Expo 5

Program/Workshop DetailsThird Round of Workshops: (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm)Workshop 103: Technical and Code Review Part 1Bernard Besal & Jim RobertsWhether you are preparing to take the exam or just want arefresher, don’t miss learning from two of the KEC industry’smost knowledgeable individuals about NFPA 96 and otherstandards.Workshop 203: Service & Safety up on the RooftopJason WellmanThis session will highlight products for a safer rooftop. Includesa product and price comparison on different products on themarket designed for Grease Containment, Hinge Kits, LaddersHooks, and other Safety Equipment that could be used byemployees. There will be sample products for demonstration.Workshop 303: OSHA UpdatesRichard Shaw, VP, CBIZ Insurance ServicesThis presentation will update OSHA issues and resourcesrelevant to IKECA members with topics including the 10most frequently cited standards; changes to administrativepenalties; updated or new standards, including personalprotective equipment; and a review of OSHA e-tools, on-siteconsultation programs, and sample OSHA materials.Fourth Round of Workshops: (5:00 pm – 6:15 pm)Workshop 204: Winterizing Equipment | Kevin PearsonThis presentation is for safely assuring that your equipmentis properly protected during cold weather. It will demonstrateideas and parts used in setting up and use of a winterizingsystem. The program format will assure that the winterizingprocess is performed whenever your equipment is at risk.Workshop 304: Top Ten Reasons Your Company May NotSurvive an IRS Audit | William Barnes, CPARunning a small business often means wearing differenthats and reacting to the “squeaky wheels.” Then, one day,you receive an IRS letter stating that your business is being“examined.” That may be the time you realize that adequatedocumentation to survive the examination may not exist.Learn how to improve your chances in an examination bymaking some simple changes in your recordkeeping habits.Friday, October 21, 2011Workshop Breakfast & Sneak Preview of IKECA’s NewWebsite(8:00 am – 8:40 am)IKECA will soon launch a new website. Attend this sessionto learn more about the functionality it will bring to you as amember, your customers and AHJs.Workshop 104: Code and Technical Review: Part IIBernard Besal & Jim Roberts(8:45 am – 12:00 pm)Whether you are preparing to take the exam or just want arefresher, don’t miss learning from two of the KEC industry’s mostknowledgeable individuals about NFPA 96 and other standards.Fifth Round of Workshops: (8:45 am – 10:15 am)Workshop 205: Why Do We Need to Charge So Much?Kevin PearsonThere are some things you can do to make the companyprofitable. This presentation will address what it really coststo run a profitable company and how your hourly rate wasdetermined. It will also explore why the boss is grouchy whensales are down.Workshop 305: HR Basics & YouNancye Combs, AEP, SPHR of HR EnterpriseIn an encore presentation, one of the country’s leading HRexperts will share valuable insights and practical tips designedto let the attendees know that many HR problems are causedby not understanding what should and should not be writtendown or said. Each owner/operator will receive a list of a dozenthings which are easy, cost effective, and have great impact intheir management of people.Sixth Round of Workshops: (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)Workshop 206: Quality Control through PicturesDon Pfleiderer & Jack GraceThis presentation explores the variety of ways phototechnology can be used to ensure quality control. Eachpresenter has developed systems for photo processing anddistribution that are key elements to their exhaust cleaningservices. These industry leaders will discuss their techniquesand share feedback on building and developing your ownprogram for quality control.Workshop 306: Advanced HR & YouNancye Combs, AEP, SPHR of HR EnterpriseIn an encore presentation, one of the country’s leading HRexperts will focus on two huge problems facing KEC owners:Wage & Hour and EEOC. EEOC problems are largely the resultof ignorance, so some of the time will be devoted to providingknowledge in this area. There will be ample time for the owner/operators to ask questions about general and specific Wage &Hour issues.Meet the AHJs from Across N. America & Local Departments:Jeff Schadegg, Fire Marshal at Inver Grove Heights FireDepartment, MN; John Lee, Fire Inspector, City of Windsor,Ontario, Canada; and Milwaukee area AHJs(12:50 pm – 2:10 pm)At the Fall 2010 Technical Seminar & Expo, this session was thebest attended and among the most dynamic. Hence, “Meet theAHJs” is a feature in Association meetings over the foreseeablefuture. As IKECA drives to share the knowledge on how cleaningto a higher standard can enhance safety and minimize risk for allconcerned, come learn what the local officials are doing in theircommunities. Share with them what you have done elsewhere.Seventh Round of Workshops: (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm)Workshop 105: Winterizing Equipment | Kevin PearsonThis presentation is for safely assuring that your equipmentis properly protected during cold weather. It will demonstrateideas and parts used in setting up and use of a winterizing2011 IKECA Fall Technical Seminar & Expo6

Program/Workshop Detailssystem. The program format will assure that the winterizingprocess is performed whenever your equipment is at risk.Workshop 207: Supervisory Development Part I: So, YouWant to be a Manager? | Jack GraceThis presentation explores the basics of supervision andmanagement – this is for Lead Technicians, beginningtechnicians with aspirations of leadership and explores thebasic elements of supervision and management.Workshop 307: Maintenance Is the Key to ProtectionThomas J. Condon, Jr.All equipment requires periodic maintenance to ensureefficient, reliable and predictable performance; your businessis no different. In this session, an exploration of a business,from entity type through operational activities will beaddressed and ways identified to protect what matters most,your people and your money. Mr. Condon is an attorney fromQuerrey & Harrow, Ltd.Eighth Round of Workshops: (3:30 pm – 4:15 pm)Workshop 106: Why Do We Need to ChargeSo Much? | Kevin PearsonThere are some things you can do to make the companyprofitable. This presentation will address what it really coststo run a profitable company and how your hourly rate wasdetermined. It will also explore why the boss is grouchy whensales are down.Workshop 208: Supervisory Development Part II: ManagingTeams | Jack GraceThis continuation of workshop 207 moves into a focus onteams; management of teams; team building; and being a partof a successful team.Workshop 308: Crew Leader Safety & ResponsibilitiesNeal Iorii, Jr.The presentation will show how safety, or a lack thereof, affectsmore than just the injured person. It will be about cuttingcosts by taking a more active role in safety on the job sites. Thepresentation will explain how injuries, big and small, affectinsurance rates and how keeping costs can possibly translateinto more money in the long run. Most importantly, safety isalways first.Workshop 209: Crew Leader Safety &Responsibilities | Neal Iorii, Jr.The presentation will show how safety, or a lack thereof, affectsmore than just the injured person. It will be about cuttingcosts by taking a more active role in safety on the job sites. Thepresentation will explain how injuries, big and small, affectinsurance rates and how keeping costs can possibly translateinto more money in the long run. Most importantly, safety isalways first.Workshop 309: Knock, Knock – It’s OSHA! Excellingin Your Inspection | Jack GraceThis workshop discusses the process of an OSHA inspectionas experienced by one member company and provides youinformation on how to be prepared for your inspection...whenthat day comes.Workshop 108, 210, & 310: Manufacturer, Vendor & SupplierRoundtables:With Beer and Brat Reception – Sponsored by Flame Gard(5:30 pm – 6:30 pm)Discuss future meeting topics & programs plus learn aboutthe membership campaign and why the Association needs togrow, while relaxing at a networking social hour, a Beer and BratReception.Saturday, October 22, 2011Workshop 109, 211 & 311: Duct Wrapping CertificationTom Thoreson and Ron Trinidad, 3M(9:00 am – 12:00 pm)Following continual attendance, a certificate will be issued toeach attendee, signifying proper installation of 3M fire wrap waslearned.Getaway Lunch and Final Thoughts | Jack Grace(12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)This is your opportunity to provide feedback and help shapefuture conferences and events. Jack Grace will lead a livelydiscussion about your future goals for improving our conferencesand listen to your feedback – be seen and heard – it’s YOURAssociation!Hotel MapNinth Round of Workshops: (4:30 pm – 5:30 pm)Workshop 107: Basics of Air Cleaning TechnologiesJoel BerkowitzThis session details the use of pollution control technologyin kitchen exhaust systems. As more food service providerstry to open kitchens in established buildings, bringing thekitchen exhaust (Black Iron or Stainless Steel) from streetlevel or another floor to the roof can be very expensive for thekitchen owner and building owner. Electrostatic precipitatorsand pollution control cabinets engineered correctly can allowa kitchen to exhaust almost anywhere. Ongoing maintenance,including cleaning of precipitator cells, exchange of mediafilters and odor control filters—all part of the kitchen greaseexhaust system—is where the trained, certified IKECAprofessional can profit from attending this session.2011 IKECA Fall Technical Seminar & Expo 7

ExhibitorsCBIZ Insurance ServicesRichard Shaw, Jr.9755 Patuxent Woods DriveColumbia, MD 21046443-259-3209rshaw@cbiz.comwww.cbiz.comCBIZ is a National Business Service firm and an IKECA Memberproviding property and casualty insurance, employee benefitsinsurance and other business services.Specializing In: Property & Casualty Insurance, Employee BenefitsInsurance & Accounting Services.Flame Gard/CHGDan Evanko1890 Swarthmore AvenueLakewood, NJ 08701800.526.3694732.364.8110devanko@componenthardware.comwww.flamegardusa.comFlame Gard – Ultimate Protection Against Grease! Manufacturers ofbaffle filters, access doors, through-penetration fittings, hood lightingand other hardware and accessories for commercial cooking hoods.Specializing In: Baffle Grease Filters, Duct Access Doors, Quick-TiteThrough Penetration FittingsSponsorsThank you to the sponsors of the 2011Technical Seminar!Beer and Brat SponsorFlame GardThursday Breakfast SponsorDPW ServicesNetworking Breaks (in alphabetical order):BidSlot MarketingDoug Schuler, IKECA PresidentFat Free, Inc.Kool KleenPad PrintingPressure KleenHeiser LogisticsPO Box 730Canandaigua, NY 14424800-828-9638www.heiserusa.comHeiser Logistics is the only one-stop shop for kitchen exhaust cleaningsupplies, personal protection and range hood suppression systems inthe industry!Specializing In: Protex II kitchen suppression sales and training, Fullcolor customized tags, labels and signs, UL Listed service components;links, grease-tite seals, filters, and duct doors.Omni Containment Systems, LLC617 Church RoadElgin, IL 60123847-468-1772www.omnicontainment.comSince 1987 Omni Containment Systems has been the pioneeringinnovator of Grease Containment solutions for the retail andcommercial food industry and its service providers.AHJ SponsorsPlatinum Level: Globe TechnologiesSilver Level: Hood Cleaners of America, Nelbud Services GroupBronze Level: AirTox, CPM Powerwash, Heiser LogisticsEXHIBITOR DEMONSTRATIONS SCHEDULEThursday, October 20: 8:45 am – 9:45 amCBIZ Insurance ServicesFriday October 21: 8:45 am – 9:45 amFlame Gard/CHGInternational Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association100 N. 20 th St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19103Phone: (215) 320-3876 • Fax: (215) 564-2175information@ikeca.org • www.ikeca.orgPOWER WASH INC2011 IKECA Fall Technical Seminar & Expo8