Going Universal - VPPPA Region I Chapter
Going Universal - VPPPA Region I Chapter
Going Universal - VPPPA Region I Chapter
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This e-version of The Leader is provided courtesy of <strong>VPPPA</strong> for members only. For reprint permission, please contact the editor at Communications@vpppa.org.<br />
frequently Asked Questions<br />
Join us for the 26th Annual National <strong>VPPPA</strong><br />
Conference in Orlando, Fla., August 23-26, 2010.<br />
In preparation for your trip, please review<br />
this important information.<br />
Who should attend?<br />
›› Individuals from VPP sites.<br />
›› Sites seeking VPP approval.<br />
›› Organizations striving to improve their<br />
safety and health management systems.<br />
›› Any person interested in occupational<br />
safety and health.<br />
Why should i attend?<br />
The 26th Annual National <strong>VPPPA</strong> Conference<br />
is the premier forum for occupational safety,<br />
health and environmental professionals,<br />
hourly workers, managers and government<br />
representatives to network and share best<br />
practices in an effort to improve safety and<br />
health for the American workforce.<br />
how do i register?<br />
Register early to receive the lowest possible<br />
rates at www.vpppa.org. Regular registration<br />
rates are available until July 12, 2010:<br />
Member: $585<br />
Nonmember: $785<br />
After July 12, 2010, attendees can register<br />
at the late/onsite rate of $685 for members<br />
and $885 for nonmembers.<br />
What educational workshops<br />
are provided?<br />
There are approximately 150 educational<br />
workshops that fall into the following tracks:<br />
›› Behavior-Based Safety<br />
›› Best Practices<br />
›› Construction<br />
›› DOE/EPA/OSHA<br />
›› Employee Involvement<br />
›› Environmental Practices<br />
›› Ergonomics<br />
›› General Industry Safety & Health<br />
›› Health & Medical<br />
›› Hazard Prevention & Control<br />
›› Lockout/Tagout<br />
›› Management Commitment<br />
›› Training<br />
›› VPP<br />
›› Worksite Analysis<br />
For a full workshop listing, please refer to<br />
page 27 or visit www.vpppa.org/Conference/<br />
index.cfm and click on “Agenda.”<br />
is there an exhibit hall?<br />
yes, there is an extensive exhibit hall with safety<br />
and health related companies ready to show you<br />
their new products, ideas and services. Each year<br />
brings new exhibitors and the exhibit hall provides<br />
a casual business setting for you to network and<br />
learn about innovative technology to strengthen<br />
your safety and health management system.<br />
For a full list of current exhibitors, please<br />
see pages 29-30 or visit www.vpppa.org/<br />
Conference/Exhibitors/Exhibitorlist.cfm.<br />
Can i earn CEus?<br />
Accredited points for continuing education units<br />
(COCs, CMs and CMPs) for the 26th Annual<br />
National <strong>VPPPA</strong> Conference are granted for several<br />
certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienists<br />
(CIH) and Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist<br />
(CAIH) who are certified by the American Board of<br />
Industrial Hygiene; Certified Safety Professionals<br />
(CSP), Occupational Safety and Health Technologist<br />
(OSHT), Certified Loss Control Specialist (CLCS) and<br />
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)<br />
who are certified by the Board of Certified Safety<br />
Professionals; Certified Hazardous Materials<br />
Managers (CHMM) and Certified Hazardous<br />
Materials Practitioner (CHMP) who are certified by<br />
the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.<br />
Tracking forms will be available in your Conference<br />
Journal, which will be distributed on site.<br />
Are volunteers needed?<br />
yes, volunteers are needed for all sorts of jobs.<br />
E-mail Volunteers@vpppa.org for more information.<br />
Where should i stay?<br />
To receive the excellent <strong>VPPPA</strong> group rate at<br />
the conference hotel, please be sure to mention<br />
<strong>VPPPA</strong> when making your reservations.<br />
Orlando World Center Marriot<br />
8701 World Center Drive<br />
Orlando, FL 32821<br />
RESERVATIONS: (800) 380-7931<br />
GROUP RATE: $164 single/double + 12.5% tax<br />
gOVeRNmeNt RAte ROOms:<br />
Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista<br />
8623 Vineland Avenue<br />
Orlando, FL 32821<br />
RESERVATIONS: (407) 938-9001<br />
GOVERNMENT GROUP RATE: $108<br />
single/double + 12.5% tax<br />
how do i get from the airport<br />
to the hotel?<br />
Visit Mears Transportation at<br />
www.mearstransportation.com to reserve<br />
your seat on one of their shuttles from<br />
Orlando International Airport to the Orlando<br />
World Center Marriott or you can take a taxi.<br />
What is the average<br />
temperature for orlando<br />
in August?<br />
The average temperature for Orlando in<br />
August is 91°F. For more information,<br />
please check out http://orlando.about.<br />
com/od/weather/a/avetemps_3.htm.<br />
What should i wear/bring?<br />
The conference attire is casual and we<br />
strongly encourage attendees to dress in<br />
what they are most comfortable wearing,<br />
including comfortable walking shoes.<br />
Make sure to bring a light sweater or jacket<br />
for comfort in meeting rooms. While the<br />
outside air temperature will be hot, the indoor<br />
air-conditioned air will feel much cooler.<br />
how can i find out more<br />
about orlando?<br />
Visit www.orlandoinfo.com for more<br />
information about this year’s host city.<br />
If you have any other questions, please feel free to<br />
contact the <strong>VPPPA</strong> National Office at (703) 761-1146<br />
or e-mail Conference-Education@vpppa.org.<br />
oPEning<br />
KEynotE<br />
ADDrESS<br />
Dr. David Michaels<br />
Assistant Secretary<br />
of labor for the<br />
occupational Safety and<br />
health Administration<br />
mONDAy, August 24, 2010<br />
OPeNiNg geNeRAl<br />
sessiON, PARt 1<br />
10:15 Am – 11:30 Am<br />
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26th AnnuAl nAtionAl <strong>VPPPA</strong> ConfErEnCE // AuguSt 23-26, 2010 // orlAnDo, floriDA
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