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      Health	&	Safety	Summit	USA
                                                 September 8-9 2011 | Dallas, Texas

 Design	your	EHS	strategy	from	industry	best	
 practice	to	avoid	citation,	ensure	staff	safety	
 and	maximize	productivity
 Learn	from	real	world	experience,	how	to	develop	compliance	assistance	
 tools,	best	practice	safety	strategies	and	staff	training	modules.	Help	                                                 Expert	speakers	from	
 prevent	injury,	illness	and	fatalities	on	site,	improve	turbine	availability		                                            across	the	industry:
 &	maximize	productivity	across	your	entire	operation

Speakers	include: •	Latest	Update	on	Shifts	in	Industry	Regulation:	 Ensure adequate safety
                              margins and regulatory compliance and understand why this is critical to your customers,
Dean Wingo                    employees and shareholders
Assistant Regional
Administrator               •	Best	Practice	Safety	Strategies	Explored:	 Learn about the safety strategies
OSHA                          that have been developed by companies operating in the wind space which will not only
                              help you see a rise productivity, but also a decline in injury
Stephen Yohay
                            •	Lock-Out/Tag-Out: Learn about OSHA's regulation on "energized" machinery, and
Ogletree, Deakins,
                              examine lock-out/tag-out concepts, procedures, devices, and electrical control systems
Nash, Smoak &
                              to protect your employees
Stewart PC
                            •	Cultivating	Confined	Space	Safety:	 Discuss how to educate workers on safe
Carlos Diaz                   practices required for confined space entry in wind towers
Director, Health & Safety
                            •	Working	at	Height	&	Fall	Protection:	 Understand OSHA's requirements for
Edison Mission Energy
                              working at height and how, with the correct PPE, climbing best practices, and equipment
Grayling Vander Velde         inspection you can prevent injury
EHS Professional -          •	Staff	Recruitment	&	Training:	 Find out what steps you should take to recruit and
EHS Field Support             retain only the most qualified technicians for your team. Then discover how to optimize
Duke Energy                   your workforce efficiency across your operations to avoid unnecessary cost from delays
Rick Kroon                  •	Working	with	3rd	Party	Contractors:	 Engage fully with your contractors and
VP Sustainability,            sub-contractors to ensure that unnecessary risks are avoided and that health and safety
Environmental,                is properly managed throughout all contracts
Health, Safety              •	Wind	Turbine	Ergonomics	and	Design	for	Safety:	 Understand what safety
Vestas American Wind          systems are required to protect your employees long term health at work and what R&D
Technology Inc.               is being done to engineer out design faults while meeting the needs of the customer
Rick DiCicco
EHS Manager
Mitsubishi Power
                              Why	this	is	not	just	another	wind	related	conference:
Systems                          A unique, industry-first event focusing on specific Wind Health and Safety
                                 challenges throughout North America
Michael Hughes
HSE Coordinator                  150+ EHS professionals at the forefront of the industry present in one location             Great conference, it was
Siemens Wind Power               Profit from the knowledge and insight of 16+ inspiring HSE leaders from                     chance to meet industry
                                                                                                                          leaders. They presented many
Todd Karasek                     developers, operators through to ISPs and other 3rd party contractors
                                                                                                                         topics which are prevalent and
VP Environment,                  Case studies from real life wind farm experiences                                        important to the wind industry
Health & Safety                  Take advantage of 16+ hours of networking giving yourself a huge chance                     today and in the future!
Suzlon Wind Energy
                                 to make vital contacts to drive your health and safety initiatives forward                    Justin Hunt, Vestas



Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS or call 1800 814 3459 (US Toll Free) for more details
"Sectors	such	as	wind	energy	are	growing	rapidly.	That	growth	comes	with	a	continued	
        responsibility	for	employers	to	ensure	that	the	health	and	safety	of	workers	is	never	
                           compromised,"		Hilda L. Solis, Secretary of Labor

RISE IN WIND FARM INSTALLATIONS POSES                      THE CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM THE                         WIND DEVELOPERS, OPERATORS,
NEW SAFETY CHALLENGES                                      PEOPLE WITH REAL EXPERIENCE                               OEMs, INDEPENDANT SERVICE
We all know that wind energy is a rising star in           Attending Wind Energy Update’s Health and Safety          PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS &
North America’s renewable energy policy. The wind          Summit 2011 will give you the advantage of listening      SUPPLIERS… THIS EVENT COVERS THE
industry remains one of the fastest growing forms          to North America’s major players as they discuss and      FULL VALUE CHAIN
of non-traditional electricity generation in North         debate not only their Health and Safety concerns, but     Wind farm operators will come away with
America and finished last year with a total of 40,180      also their successes. Ensure you are fully equipped       the best and most effective maintenance
MW of installed capacity, with a further 5,600 MW          with all the latest knowledge you need to know for an     strategies to reduce costs and boost power
of new wind projects under construction. But while         accident free wind farm safety programme.                 production. OEMs will get the chance to talk
this sustained growth in new installations continues       You'll get the EHS knowledge you need to succeed          directly with their customers about how they
a new challenge is rapidly taking centre stage – the       in 2011, turn your attention to the issues at hand,       are approaching HSE all the way from R&D
health and safety of wind technicians in both the          and hear case studies from leaders in the space           to operational turbines. Independent service
construction, operation and maintenance of these                                                                     providers, contractors and suppliers will be
                                                           1.		 earn	direct	from	OSHA	about	changing	
                                                              L
wind farms.                                                                                                          able to get exposure for their capabilities and
                                                              regulatory	activities	and	other	cooperative	
                                                              partnerships                                           products in front of a highly targeted audience.
H&S REGULATION THAT WILL AFFECT
                                                           2.		 ear	how	your	peers	are	working	towards	
                                                              H                                                      In the past 12 months our wind events have
EVERYONE
                                                              industry	best	practice	and	the	lessons	learned	        been attended by over 2200 leading wind
Unlike in established industries where standards have
                                                              to	mitigate	their	inherent	risk                        executives from every corner of the globe.
been set, the rules and regulations for health and
                                                           3.		 iscover	more	about	promoting	worker	safety	
                                                              D                                                      Don't just take our word that our conferences
safety specific to the wind sector are far from clear.
                                                              through	effective	training	and	learn	about	            provide a really valuable two days; check
The simple fact is that wind farms are unlike any other                                                              out testimonials from just a few of the happy
                                                              turbines	themselves	and	their	design	for	safety
existing infrastructure and as such, traditional rules                                                               attendees, speakers and sponsors from
and regulations covering off building construction         Set to become a firm fixture in the US wind industry
                                                                                                                     the conferences we have run in the US and
and working at height are being evolved alongside          calendar, this conference has been designed
                                                                                                                     Europe over the past three years.
the industry growth. To date there are no industry         specifically so that you can both listen to and discuss
standards set for wind technicians and any company         the challenges you face directly with your peers. It
                                                           gives you an exceptional opportunity to take away             An excellent conference, a good
that performs work on a wind farm is forced to design                                                                    mix of owners and industry experts;
and utilize their own safety strategies based on best      key strategies which will help you minimize injury,
                                                           reduce costs, and ultimately optimize your wind               good in depth discussion and panel
practice. These improvised rules and regulations have                                                                    discussion"
met varying degrees of success. In the worst cases         farm’s performance.
                                                                                                                         Jeff Wiener, GE Wind
large fines have been handed out to culpable parties.      Wind Energy Update have handpicked only the most
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety              suitable and experienced individuals to provide the           Great conference, it was chance to
and Health Administration (OSHA) has therefore             best solutions to your daily H&S challenges:- from            meet industry leaders. They presented
recently turned its attention to the wind industry, and    utilities to wind turbine OEMs, EHS professionals to          many topics which are prevalent and
is making moves to understand in what way safety           government bodies - only the best have been asked             important to the wind industry today
standards should apply.                                    to present.                                                   and in the future!"
                                                           You	will	leave	this	landmark	event	knowing	how	               Justin Hunt, Vestas
    US Department of Labor's OSHA hands out
                                                           to:
    fine following worker fatality investigation”                                                                    DON’T DELAY – THIS IS ONE ISSUE THAT
    source www.OSHA.gov                                    1. Ensure safety margins and regulatory
                                                              compliance                                             SIMPLY CANNOT BE AVOIDED
WHO IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE; AND                         2.	Understand	successful	safety	strategies	that	
                                                             	                                                       This market leading wind event will provide
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF GETTING                          have	developed	by	other	companies	operating	           you with the tools and knowledge necessary
                                                              in	the	wind	space                                      to create and implement an internal
IT WRONG?
                                                                                                                     safety strategy. You’ll be hearing from and
The question over who is directly responsible for a        3.	Find	out	what	steps	you	should	take	to	recruit	
                                                                                                                     networking with the best industry minds.
breach in health and safety procedure is an on-going          and	retain	only	the	most	qualified	technicians	
                                                                                                                     Check out the full agenda over the page to
debate – does the owner / operator take all the blame,        for your team
                                                                                                                     see more about what’s going to be discussed,
or is it the contractor or their sub-contractor? More      4.	Engage	fully	with	your	contractors	and	sub-
                                                             	
                                                                                                                     and exactly who you’ll be hearing it from.
to the point, who takes responsibility for the financial      contractors	to	ensure	that	unnecessary	risks	
penalty… and whose company name gets published                are	avoided                                            Secure your place today to give your company
globally as the party at fault? In such a nascent                                                                    the best chance of success in designing your
                                                           5.	Deliver	what	safety	systems	are	required	to	
industry, bad market credibility can have serious                                                                    EHS strategy from industry best practice
                                                              protect	your	employees	long	term	health	at	
knock-on implications for winning future business.                                                                   to avoid citation, ensure staff safety and
                                                              work
                                                                                                                     maximize productivity.
Can you answer the following questions about               In short, you’ll walk away having examined every
your wind farm?                                            option available to you.
•	 What	are	the	current	safety	standards	inherent	         You’ll get insight from OSHA as well as Ogletree
   in	wind	farms	today	and	how	can	I	be	sure	I	stay	       Deakins as they discuss the latest movements              Sign	up	for	your	ticket	today
   within their parameters?                                and changes in wind regulation. Engage with
•	 What	do	I	need	to	do	to	mitigate	the	risk	of	           Duke	Energy, Edison Mission, Siemens, Suzlon	             Call us now on
   injury, fatality, or fine?                              and Vestas as they give in depth appraisals of            1800 814 3459 (US toll free);
•	 What	can	you	do	to	ensure	safe,	fast	and	               best practice strategies for Health and Safety. Hear
   efficient	maintenance	work	to	minimize	the	loss	        also from the likes of GE Energy, Mitsubishi and          +44 207 375 7575 (rest of world)
   of	turbine	productivity?                                many others as they delve deeper into staffing            or	book	your	place	online	at:
•	 Who	is	liable	on	your	wind	farm	in	case	of	             requirements, contracting strategies and design for
                                                                                                                     www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS
   accident	or	injury?                                     safety.




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                                                                                            the opportunity to get face time with all delegates,
 UNIQUE INFO: Listen and learn from the best industry leaders and                          speakers, sponsors and exhibitors as Wind Energy
   analysts offering you exclusive presentations, case studies and working
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 INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION: The number one take away from                                 party - develop and build business relations that will
   any conference is the ideas and insights you gain from the people you meet               make the conference all the more worthwhile!
   and talk with – this gives you fresh inspiration to take back to your office and
   energize your team!

 SAFETY SPECIFIC EXHIBITION: Get a close first-hand look at some
   of the latest and best technology and services with a unique line-up of
   exhibitors you won’t find anywhere else

 EASY WAYS: to connect with your safety peers, clients and prospects at
   networking breaks and lunches, in breakout rooms, roundtables, our drinks
   reception and more

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   one by one, this event will save you money by bringing your target audience
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EXCITING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Do	you	ever	find	yourself	asking	questions	such	as:
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budget. We can literally tailor make a sponsorship package to your needs
meaning that you can speak, build your brand and organize meetings with
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Do	not	miss	out	on	this	unrivalled	opportunity	
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Much	more	than	a	conference…	sign	up	today	for	excellent	networking	opportunities!
A	two	day	blueprint	for	wind	safety	success

 REGULATORY SHIFTS AND                          BEST PRACTICE EHS                                        Duke	Energy’s	Arc-Flash	Safety	Plan	
                                                                                                         – Understanding site
 CHANGES                                        PROCEDURES EXPLORED                                      electrical	hazards
                                                                                                                                                           CASE
                                                                                                                                                          STUDY
 KEYNOTE                                                                                                 •	 Discuss	what	electrical	risks	you	need	
                                               Edison Mission Energy’s (EME’s)
                                                                                                            to know, and how this knowledge can
                                               Interpretation	of	safe	work	within	             CASE         help you to protect your employees and prevent big
OSHA and the Wind Industry: What               confined	space	                                STUDY         hazards
requirements exist now and in the              •	 Look	at	what	EME	interprets	as	a	
future?                                                                                                  •	 Find	out	how	manufacturers	can	help	to	reduce	site	
                                                  confined space and why this falls into
                                                                                                            risk, and see what can be done to expedite their
•	 With	more	wind	turbines	being	                 this category
                                                                                                            cooperation in making this a reality
   manufactured and installed all across       •	 Discover,	with	examples	from	experience,	what	
   the US, understand what employees and                                                                 •	 Get	an	understanding	of	your	arc	flash	labels	so	you	
                                                  constitutes working within a “confined space”,
   employers need to know about workplace                                                                   can work safely, effectively and to schedule
                                                  what the crucial hazards are and how to avoid
   hazards                                        them                                                   Grayling Vander Velde, EHS Professional,
•	 Not	all	hazards	in	wind	are	unique:	        •	 Get	a	breakdown	of	how	Edison	Mission	approach	        EHS Field Support, Duke Energy
   Examine the latest OSHA standards such         working within a turbines ‘confined space’ and
   as Falls, Confined Space Entry, Crane,         how they are consistent in their application
                                                                                                         Siemens	Wind	Power	Lock	
   Derrick  Hoist Safety, Electrical and                                                                Out	/	Tag	Out	Method                              CASE
   Machine Guarding                            Carlos	Diaz,	Director, Environmental, Health 
                                                                                                         •	 Get	an	overview	of	how	Siemens	               STUDY
                                               Safety, Midwest Generation, Edison Mission
•	 Discover	why	employees	need	to	be	                                                                       manages the LOTO program in different
                                               Energy
   engaged in workplace safety and health,                                                                  aspects of the construction, service and
   and how employers can help protect their                                                                 maintenance phases
                                               Principle	electrical	safety	issues	for	work	on	
   employees from these hazards                                                                          •	 Examine	the	development	of	Siemens’	energy	control	
                                               wind farm sites
Dean Wingo, Assistant Regional                                                                              procedures to ensure different turbine specific
                                               •	 Get	an	overview	of	the	key	electrical	safety	
Administrator, Department of Labor -                                                                        hazards are addressed that safeguard employees
                                                  requirements included in the NFPA 70E-2009 as
OSHA                                                                                                        from the unexpected energization of electrical
                                                  they relate to wind farm operations
                                                                                                            equipment during maintenance activities
OSHA and the wind industry – where             •	 Understand	the	Qualified	Electrical	Worker	
                                                                                                         Michael	Hughes,	HSE Coordinator, Siemens Energy
                                                  requirements as well as the various ways to
are we now?
                                                  perform an Electrical Hazard Analysis, including an
•	 Get	a	candid	breakdown	of	the	recent	          Arc Flash Hazard Analysis                               INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
   developments in federal OSHA’s approach
                                               •	 Discuss	the	recommended	next	steps	for	
   to regulating the wind industry
                                                  effective implementation of Electrical Safety          On-site	hazard	recognition:	A	checklist	for	the
•	 Address	how	OSHA	is	applying	its	              Programs to remain efficient and safe operationally    entire wind farm
   standards developed for other industries
                                               John	Kolak,	President, Praxis Corporation                 •	 Discuss	best	practice	safety	programs	to	safeguard	
   to wind operations; the compliance issues
                                                                                                            employees and subcontractors working on wind farms
   created by OSHA’s approach; and the
                                               Requirements	for	the	qualified	electrical	                   to improve safety records and decrease insurance
   principles of multi-employer liability
                                               technician                                                   costs
•	 Delve	into	recent	OSHA	wind	industry	
                                               •	 Discuss	what	OSHA	requirements	high-voltage	           •	 Examine	safety	implementation	procedures	for	
   enforcement actions, as well as OSHA
                                                  electrical technicians must follow in testing             all aspects of potential on-site hazards including
   enforcement policies in general under the
                                                  equipment during maintenance and why this will            working at height, fall protection, crane and rigging,
   current administration and how federal
                                                  significantly reduce any risk of citation                 confined space, electrical safety and lock-out tag-out
   OSHA is attempting to influence the
                                                                                                            procedures
   performance of state OSHA plans             •	 Discover	how	to	effectively	test	electrical	systems	
                                                  and conductors so that the correct high-voltage        •	 Understand	how	to	inspect	and	document	potential	
Stephen C. Yohay, Ogletree, Deakins,                                                                        safety hazards inherent to uptower components
Nash Smoak  Stewart, P.C., Las Vegas,            tools are used, and suitable protection equipment
                                                  worn and injury risk minimized                            including ladder construction, tie-off point’s
NV                                                                                                          capacities, guardrail function, transition deck safety
                                               •	 Find	out	how	an	employer	must	maintain	all	
                                                                                                            and hub and nacelle entry
                                                  regulations and standards to preserve the safety of
                                                  all workers along with testing equipment               Les Boette, Safety Coordinator,
                                                                                                         Siemens Power Generation
                                                 ***	Still	considering	speaker	proposals	***
                                                                                                         John	Kolak,	President, Praxis Corporation
                                                      Please	contact	Ben	Satchwell	on	
                                                  bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com	
                                                                                                         Safe	turbine	maintenance	work	in	
                                                                                                         extreme	weather	conditions                        CASE
                                                                                                         •	 Understand	at	what	point	weather	can	be	      STUDY
                                                                                                            considered severe and / or threatening,
                                                                                                            and what you can do to ensure the safety
                                                                                                            of your staff
                                                                                                         •	 Hear	how	Vestas	prepares	for	conditions	such	as	
                                                                                                            tornadoes, lightning strikes, and extreme heat and
                                                                                                            extreme cold on both equipment and staff
                                                                                                         •	 Get	a	comprehensive	overview	of	the	warning	
                                                                                                            systems and training that will prepare your technicians
                                                                                                         Rob Edinger, Senior HSE Manager US and Canada,
                                                                                                         Vestas



                           Reserve	your	place	today	–	call	1800	814	3459
An	industry	led	agenda	tailored	only	to	the	US	Health	and	Safety	Market
Working	at	height	and	wind	                              STAFFING: REQUIREMENTS,                                          TURBINE ERGONOMICS AND
turbine	rescue                               CASE        RECRUITMENT  TRAINING                                           DESIGN FOR SAFETY
•	 Understand	the	elements	of	a	            STUDY
   safe system of work, including                       Safety	trinity:	Leading	safe	and	successful	work                  INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
   equipment selection and
                                                        •	 Get	insight	into	effective	risk	identification	so	that	you	
   inspection, use of tools, risk assessment,
                                                           are fully aware of where high potential losses of profit      The	operator’s	perspective	on	what	
   method statements and emergency procedures
                                                           are                                                           safety design faults COULD be
•	 Examine	the	established	work	zones	in	a	wind	                                                                         engineered out
                                                        •	 Discover	how	to	establish	best	risk	management	
   turbine and how you can associate rescue
                                                           systems and how these can be implemented to have a            •	 With	participation	from	the	top	wind	
   training from each separate work zone
                                                           low impact on day to day operation                               operators, discuss and debate what design
•	 Discover	what	standard	rescue	equipment	is	                                                                              faults could be engineered out from a wind
                                                        •	 Ensure	that	strategies	are	in	place	to	monitor	potential	
   required for evacuation and rescue from a wind                                                                           turbine
                                                           risks and mitigate accidents before they occur
   turbine, and how to correctly minimize the risk
                                                        John T. Moore, Assistant Vice President,                         •	 Understand	why	these	particular	design	
   of fall
                                                        Marsh USA, Inc.                                                     faults have caused issues in the past, and
***	Still	considering	speaker	proposals	***                                                                                 why they need to be engineered out
     Please	contact	Ben	Satchwell	on	                   PPE,	fall	protection		climb	assist:	equipment	for	 •	 In	the	eyes	of	an	operator,	what	would	
 bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com                  the	safe	technician                                    constitute a perfect wind turbine?
                                                        •	 With	examples	from	the	field,	understand	what	                Grayling Vander Velde, EHS Professional -
                                                           equipment a technician should be provided with while          EHS Field Support, Duke Energy
 WORKING	WITH	ON-SITE	                                     on site and why this is necessary                             Carlos	Diaz,	Director, Environmental, Health
                                                        •	 Discover	the	proper	way	in	which	safety	equipment	             Safety, Midwest Generation,
 CONTRACTORS                                               should be used                                                Edison Mission Energy
                                                        •	 Find	out	why	different	turbine	designs	require	different	
Evaluating	the	suitability	of	
                                                           safety equipment, and where the similarities                   INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
on-site	contractors		                        CASE
•	 Weighing	up	your	options	–	              STUDY
                                                            ***	Still	considering	speaker	proposals	***
                                                                 Please	contact	Ben	Satchwell	on	                        The	OEM’s	perspective	and	what	is	
   understand how GE assesses                                                                                            being done to engineering out safety
   which contractors they will use and                       bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com
                                                                                                                         design faults
   what they look for when doing so
                                                        Influencing	safe	technician	behavior:	                           •	 Examine	how	OEMs	differ	in	their	
•	 Hear	how	to	evaluate	the	capabilities	of	a	                                                                              approaches to turbine design, and how this
   contractor according to the needs of your            transparency	of	consequence	
                                                                                                                            difference of opinions can minimize risk of
   individual wind farm and the skills of their staff   •	 Discover	how	you	can	get	your	employees	to	comply	               injury
   for both the short and long term                        with safety rules, policies and procedures with a better
                                                           understanding of root cause safety problems                   •	 Safety	risk	assessment	process:	Identify	
•	 Gain	insight	into	realistic	project	management	                                                                          hazards with equipment design, implement
   requirements and what systems can be utilized        •	 Knowing	a	written	practice	isn’t	everything	–	see	               controls, quantitatively model risk build-up,
   to avoid serious injury and severe delays               how to influence human behavior through a better                 and reduce risk of injury
Speaker	TBC,	GE Energy                                     understanding of consequence to avoid any risk of non
                                                           compliance                                                    •	 Understand	the	design	of	past,	present	and	
                                                                                                                            future wind turbines, and find out how you
 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION                           •	 Understand	how	to	develop	a	safety	culture	in	your	
                                                                                                                            can reduce risk of injury
                                                           company through making the consequence of actions
                                                           certain in a technicians mind                                 Todd	Karasek,	Vice President of
Managing	3rd	party	contractors:	Setting	                                                                                 Environment, Health and Safety,
the	standards	for	on-site	safety                        Todd	Karasek,	Vice President of Environment, Health
                                                                                                                         Suzlon Wind Energy Corp
•	 See	how	you	can	both	qualify	and	quantify	the	       and Safety, Suzlon Wind Energy Corp
                                                                                                                         Rick	Kroon,	Vice President Sustainability,
   expertise and track record of the company and                                                                         Environmental, Health, Safety,
   their personnel that will be present at a wind        INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION                                    Vestas American Wind Technology
   farm site
                                                                                                                         Speaker	TBC,	GE Energy
•	 Discover	how	to	programme	a	manual	that	             Standards	for	recruiting,	training	and	retaining	
   deals with all aspects of on-site wind farm          professional	wind	technicians
   work from contractors point of view                  •	 Look	at	the	various	safety	training	programmes	for	
•	 Hear	how	to	ensure	that	all	on-site	workers	            technical staff and find out what further steps you can
   are equipped with appropriate skill-sets,               take to train your selected workforce to your required
   qualifications and experience to manage                 standard
   maintenance procedures and unexpected HS            •	 The	importance	of	pre-hire	physical	evaluations	and	
   issues                                                  training to improve attitude, behaviour and overall
Brian Arndt, Director of EHS  Quality,                    safety on wind farm site
Outland Energy                                          •	 Discuss	to	what	level	your	technicians	should	be	
Mike	Kelley, Director of Environmental Health              trained in emergency response, and look at how
and Safety, Upwind Solutions                               respiratory training can help working at elevated heights
Jean-Paul	Cane,	Rope Partners                           Rick	DiCicco,	EHS Manager,
                                                        Mitsubishi Power Systems
                                                        Eric	Endreszl,	EHS Trainer,
                                                        Grand Rapids Community College
                                                        Rich	Whiteside,	National Training Director, MIAT



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 practice	to	avoid	citation,	ensure	staff	safety	
 and	maximize	productivity
 Learn	from	real	world	experience,	how	to	develop	compliance	assistance	
 tools,	best	practice	safety	strategies	and	staff	training	modules.	Help	                                                 Expert	speakers	from	
 prevent	injury,	illness	and	fatalities	on	site,	improve	turbine	availability		                                            across	the	industry:
 	maximize	productivity	across	your	entire	operation

Speakers	include: •	Latest	Update	on	Shifts	in	Industry	Regulation:	 Ensure adequate safety
                              margins and regulatory compliance and understand why this is critical to your customers,
Dean Wingo                    employees and shareholders
Assistant Regional
Administrator               •	Best	Practice	Safety	Strategies	Explored:	 Learn about the safety strategies
OSHA                          that have been developed by companies operating in the wind space which will not only
                              help you see a rise productivity, but also a decline in injury
Stephen Yohay
                            •	Lock-Out/Tag-Out: Learn about OSHA's regulation on energized machinery, and
Ogletree, Deakins,
                              examine lock-out/tag-out concepts, procedures, devices, and electrical control systems
Nash, Smoak 
                              to protect your employees
Stewart PC
                            •	Cultivating	Confined	Space	Safety:	 Discuss how to educate workers on safe
Carlos Diaz                   practices required for confined space entry in wind towers
Director, Health  Safety
                            •	Working	at	Height		Fall	Protection:	 Understand OSHA's requirements for
Edison Mission Energy
                              working at height and how, with the correct PPE, climbing best practices, and equipment
Grayling Vander Velde         inspection you can prevent injury
EHS Professional -          •	Staff	Recruitment		Training:	 Find out what steps you should take to recruit and
EHS Field Support             retain only the most qualified technicians for your team. Then discover how to optimize
Duke Energy                   your workforce efficiency across your operations to avoid unnecessary cost from delays
Rick Kroon                  •	Working	with	3rd	Party	Contractors:	 Engage fully with your contractors and
VP Sustainability,            sub-contractors to ensure that unnecessary risks are avoided and that health and safety
Environmental,                is properly managed throughout all contracts
Health, Safety              •	Wind	Turbine	Ergonomics	and	Design	for	Safety:	 Understand what safety
Vestas American Wind          systems are required to protect your employees long term health at work and what RD
Technology Inc.               is being done to engineer out design faults while meeting the needs of the customer
Rick DiCicco
EHS Manager
Mitsubishi Power
                              Why	this	is	not	just	another	wind	related	conference:
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Michael Hughes
HSE Coordinator                  150+ EHS professionals at the forefront of the industry present in one location             Great conference, it was
Siemens Wind Power               Profit from the knowledge and insight of 16+ inspiring HSE leaders from                     chance to meet industry
                                                                                                                          leaders. They presented many
Todd Karasek                     developers, operators through to ISPs and other 3rd party contractors
                                                                                                                         topics which are prevalent and
VP Environment,                  Case studies from real life wind farm experiences                                        important to the wind industry
Health  Safety                  Take advantage of 16+ hours of networking giving yourself a huge chance                     today and in the future!
Suzlon Wind Energy
                                 to make vital contacts to drive your health and safety initiatives forward                    Justin Hunt, Vestas



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  • 1. “The leading HSE event for North American wind energy professionals” save $500! Look inside Wind Energy Update’s for further details Health & Safety Summit USA September 8-9 2011 | Dallas, Texas Design your EHS strategy from industry best practice to avoid citation, ensure staff safety and maximize productivity Learn from real world experience, how to develop compliance assistance tools, best practice safety strategies and staff training modules. Help Expert speakers from prevent injury, illness and fatalities on site, improve turbine availability across the industry: & maximize productivity across your entire operation Speakers include: • Latest Update on Shifts in Industry Regulation: Ensure adequate safety margins and regulatory compliance and understand why this is critical to your customers, Dean Wingo employees and shareholders Assistant Regional Administrator • Best Practice Safety Strategies Explored: Learn about the safety strategies OSHA that have been developed by companies operating in the wind space which will not only help you see a rise productivity, but also a decline in injury Stephen Yohay • Lock-Out/Tag-Out: Learn about OSHA's regulation on "energized" machinery, and Ogletree, Deakins, examine lock-out/tag-out concepts, procedures, devices, and electrical control systems Nash, Smoak & to protect your employees Stewart PC • Cultivating Confined Space Safety: Discuss how to educate workers on safe Carlos Diaz practices required for confined space entry in wind towers Director, Health & Safety • Working at Height & Fall Protection: Understand OSHA's requirements for Edison Mission Energy working at height and how, with the correct PPE, climbing best practices, and equipment Grayling Vander Velde inspection you can prevent injury EHS Professional - • Staff Recruitment & Training: Find out what steps you should take to recruit and EHS Field Support retain only the most qualified technicians for your team. Then discover how to optimize Duke Energy your workforce efficiency across your operations to avoid unnecessary cost from delays Rick Kroon • Working with 3rd Party Contractors: Engage fully with your contractors and VP Sustainability, sub-contractors to ensure that unnecessary risks are avoided and that health and safety Environmental, is properly managed throughout all contracts Health, Safety • Wind Turbine Ergonomics and Design for Safety: Understand what safety Vestas American Wind systems are required to protect your employees long term health at work and what R&D Technology Inc. is being done to engineer out design faults while meeting the needs of the customer Rick DiCicco EHS Manager Mitsubishi Power Why this is not just another wind related conference: Systems A unique, industry-first event focusing on specific Wind Health and Safety challenges throughout North America Michael Hughes HSE Coordinator 150+ EHS professionals at the forefront of the industry present in one location Great conference, it was Siemens Wind Power Profit from the knowledge and insight of 16+ inspiring HSE leaders from chance to meet industry leaders. They presented many Todd Karasek developers, operators through to ISPs and other 3rd party contractors topics which are prevalent and VP Environment, Case studies from real life wind farm experiences important to the wind industry Health & Safety Take advantage of 16+ hours of networking giving yourself a huge chance today and in the future! Suzlon Wind Energy to make vital contacts to drive your health and safety initiatives forward Justin Hunt, Vestas Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS or call 1800 814 3459 (US Toll Free) for more details
  • 2. "Sectors such as wind energy are growing rapidly. That growth comes with a continued responsibility for employers to ensure that the health and safety of workers is never compromised," Hilda L. Solis, Secretary of Labor RISE IN WIND FARM INSTALLATIONS POSES THE CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM THE WIND DEVELOPERS, OPERATORS, NEW SAFETY CHALLENGES PEOPLE WITH REAL EXPERIENCE OEMs, INDEPENDANT SERVICE We all know that wind energy is a rising star in Attending Wind Energy Update’s Health and Safety PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS & North America’s renewable energy policy. The wind Summit 2011 will give you the advantage of listening SUPPLIERS… THIS EVENT COVERS THE industry remains one of the fastest growing forms to North America’s major players as they discuss and FULL VALUE CHAIN of non-traditional electricity generation in North debate not only their Health and Safety concerns, but Wind farm operators will come away with America and finished last year with a total of 40,180 also their successes. Ensure you are fully equipped the best and most effective maintenance MW of installed capacity, with a further 5,600 MW with all the latest knowledge you need to know for an strategies to reduce costs and boost power of new wind projects under construction. But while accident free wind farm safety programme. production. OEMs will get the chance to talk this sustained growth in new installations continues You'll get the EHS knowledge you need to succeed directly with their customers about how they a new challenge is rapidly taking centre stage – the in 2011, turn your attention to the issues at hand, are approaching HSE all the way from R&D health and safety of wind technicians in both the and hear case studies from leaders in the space to operational turbines. Independent service construction, operation and maintenance of these providers, contractors and suppliers will be 1. earn direct from OSHA about changing L wind farms. able to get exposure for their capabilities and regulatory activities and other cooperative partnerships products in front of a highly targeted audience. H&S REGULATION THAT WILL AFFECT 2. ear how your peers are working towards H In the past 12 months our wind events have EVERYONE industry best practice and the lessons learned been attended by over 2200 leading wind Unlike in established industries where standards have to mitigate their inherent risk executives from every corner of the globe. been set, the rules and regulations for health and 3. iscover more about promoting worker safety D Don't just take our word that our conferences safety specific to the wind sector are far from clear. through effective training and learn about provide a really valuable two days; check The simple fact is that wind farms are unlike any other out testimonials from just a few of the happy turbines themselves and their design for safety existing infrastructure and as such, traditional rules attendees, speakers and sponsors from and regulations covering off building construction Set to become a firm fixture in the US wind industry the conferences we have run in the US and and working at height are being evolved alongside calendar, this conference has been designed Europe over the past three years. the industry growth. To date there are no industry specifically so that you can both listen to and discuss standards set for wind technicians and any company the challenges you face directly with your peers. It gives you an exceptional opportunity to take away An excellent conference, a good that performs work on a wind farm is forced to design mix of owners and industry experts; and utilize their own safety strategies based on best key strategies which will help you minimize injury, reduce costs, and ultimately optimize your wind good in depth discussion and panel practice. These improvised rules and regulations have discussion" met varying degrees of success. In the worst cases farm’s performance. Jeff Wiener, GE Wind large fines have been handed out to culpable parties. Wind Energy Update have handpicked only the most The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety suitable and experienced individuals to provide the Great conference, it was chance to and Health Administration (OSHA) has therefore best solutions to your daily H&S challenges:- from meet industry leaders. They presented recently turned its attention to the wind industry, and utilities to wind turbine OEMs, EHS professionals to many topics which are prevalent and is making moves to understand in what way safety government bodies - only the best have been asked important to the wind industry today standards should apply. to present. and in the future!" You will leave this landmark event knowing how Justin Hunt, Vestas US Department of Labor's OSHA hands out to: fine following worker fatality investigation” DON’T DELAY – THIS IS ONE ISSUE THAT source www.OSHA.gov 1. Ensure safety margins and regulatory compliance SIMPLY CANNOT BE AVOIDED WHO IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE; AND 2. Understand successful safety strategies that This market leading wind event will provide WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF GETTING have developed by other companies operating you with the tools and knowledge necessary in the wind space to create and implement an internal IT WRONG? safety strategy. You’ll be hearing from and The question over who is directly responsible for a 3. Find out what steps you should take to recruit networking with the best industry minds. breach in health and safety procedure is an on-going and retain only the most qualified technicians Check out the full agenda over the page to debate – does the owner / operator take all the blame, for your team see more about what’s going to be discussed, or is it the contractor or their sub-contractor? More 4. Engage fully with your contractors and sub- and exactly who you’ll be hearing it from. to the point, who takes responsibility for the financial contractors to ensure that unnecessary risks penalty… and whose company name gets published are avoided Secure your place today to give your company globally as the party at fault? In such a nascent the best chance of success in designing your 5. Deliver what safety systems are required to industry, bad market credibility can have serious EHS strategy from industry best practice protect your employees long term health at knock-on implications for winning future business. to avoid citation, ensure staff safety and work maximize productivity. Can you answer the following questions about In short, you’ll walk away having examined every your wind farm? option available to you. • What are the current safety standards inherent You’ll get insight from OSHA as well as Ogletree in wind farms today and how can I be sure I stay Deakins as they discuss the latest movements Sign up for your ticket today within their parameters? and changes in wind regulation. Engage with • What do I need to do to mitigate the risk of Duke Energy, Edison Mission, Siemens, Suzlon Call us now on injury, fatality, or fine? and Vestas as they give in depth appraisals of 1800 814 3459 (US toll free); • What can you do to ensure safe, fast and best practice strategies for Health and Safety. Hear efficient maintenance work to minimize the loss also from the likes of GE Energy, Mitsubishi and +44 207 375 7575 (rest of world) of turbine productivity? many others as they delve deeper into staffing or book your place online at: • Who is liable on your wind farm in case of requirements, contracting strategies and design for www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS accident or injury? safety. Call now to secure your seat on 1800 814 3459 (US Toll Free)
  • 3. Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS or call 1800 814 3459 (US Toll Free) for more details BRINGING TOGETHER COMPANIES FROM RIGHT NetworkiNg made easy... ACROSS THE WIND ENERGY VALUE CHAIN, THIS WITH OUR FREE EVENING UNIQUE EVENT OFFERS YOU: DRINkS PARTY! PROVEN BEST PRACTICE to help your business: practical knowledge, top level case studies, industry insider information and much, much more At the end of the day on September 8th you'll get the opportunity to get face time with all delegates, UNIQUE INFO: Listen and learn from the best industry leaders and speakers, sponsors and exhibitors as Wind Energy analysts offering you exclusive presentations, case studies and working group discussions on all the safety topics you’ve told us matter most Update open up their free bar. Loosen your tie and make the most of your time at this evening drinks INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION: The number one take away from party - develop and build business relations that will any conference is the ideas and insights you gain from the people you meet make the conference all the more worthwhile! and talk with – this gives you fresh inspiration to take back to your office and energize your team! SAFETY SPECIFIC EXHIBITION: Get a close first-hand look at some of the latest and best technology and services with a unique line-up of exhibitors you won’t find anywhere else EASY WAYS: to connect with your safety peers, clients and prospects at networking breaks and lunches, in breakout rooms, roundtables, our drinks reception and more ONE TIME, ONE PLACE: you don’t need to track your leads down one by one, this event will save you money by bringing your target audience together at one time and one place EXCITING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Do you ever find yourself asking questions such as: Opportunities available include: • Where can I find new customers for my products and services? • hich emerging challenges (and companies) will offer my business W lucrative opportunities going forward? • hich partnerships will allow me to take my solutions into new W markets and add significantly to my bottom line? Well ask no more! Secure your sponsorship package or exhibition booth at Wind Energy Update’s Health Safety Summit USA and you’ll be 1 to 1 meetings Take a speaking Show off your guaranteed to meet and do business with over 150 international industry with key slot and address latest products leaders who need your solutions and services! decision makers over 150 industry services in the leaders exhibition hall Wind Energy Update’s Health Safety Summit USA offers an excellent range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to suit every need and budget. We can literally tailor make a sponsorship package to your needs meaning that you can speak, build your brand and organize meetings with the leading figures in the wind energy industry. … and much more! Do not miss out on this unrivalled opportunity Build your brand Host interactive to do business with and secure sales from with exclusive workshops with wind energy pioneers. promotional core clients and opportunities prospects Limited opportunities available! Call Ben Satchwell today on 1800 814 3459 to discuss the options and secure your space to ensure you fill your sales book for the next 18 months Much more than a conference… sign up today for excellent networking opportunities!
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A two day blueprint for wind safety success REGULATORY SHIFTS AND BEST PRACTICE EHS Duke Energy’s Arc-Flash Safety Plan – Understanding site CHANGES PROCEDURES EXPLORED electrical hazards CASE STUDY KEYNOTE • Discuss what electrical risks you need Edison Mission Energy’s (EME’s) to know, and how this knowledge can Interpretation of safe work within CASE help you to protect your employees and prevent big OSHA and the Wind Industry: What confined space STUDY hazards requirements exist now and in the • Look at what EME interprets as a future? • Find out how manufacturers can help to reduce site confined space and why this falls into risk, and see what can be done to expedite their • With more wind turbines being this category cooperation in making this a reality manufactured and installed all across • Discover, with examples from experience, what the US, understand what employees and • Get an understanding of your arc flash labels so you constitutes working within a “confined space”, employers need to know about workplace can work safely, effectively and to schedule what the crucial hazards are and how to avoid hazards them Grayling Vander Velde, EHS Professional, • Not all hazards in wind are unique: • Get a breakdown of how Edison Mission approach EHS Field Support, Duke Energy Examine the latest OSHA standards such working within a turbines ‘confined space’ and as Falls, Confined Space Entry, Crane, how they are consistent in their application Siemens Wind Power Lock Derrick Hoist Safety, Electrical and Out / Tag Out Method CASE Machine Guarding Carlos Diaz, Director, Environmental, Health • Get an overview of how Siemens STUDY Safety, Midwest Generation, Edison Mission • Discover why employees need to be manages the LOTO program in different Energy engaged in workplace safety and health, aspects of the construction, service and and how employers can help protect their maintenance phases Principle electrical safety issues for work on employees from these hazards • Examine the development of Siemens’ energy control wind farm sites Dean Wingo, Assistant Regional procedures to ensure different turbine specific • Get an overview of the key electrical safety Administrator, Department of Labor - hazards are addressed that safeguard employees requirements included in the NFPA 70E-2009 as OSHA from the unexpected energization of electrical they relate to wind farm operations equipment during maintenance activities OSHA and the wind industry – where • Understand the Qualified Electrical Worker Michael Hughes, HSE Coordinator, Siemens Energy requirements as well as the various ways to are we now? perform an Electrical Hazard Analysis, including an • Get a candid breakdown of the recent Arc Flash Hazard Analysis INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION developments in federal OSHA’s approach • Discuss the recommended next steps for to regulating the wind industry effective implementation of Electrical Safety On-site hazard recognition: A checklist for the • Address how OSHA is applying its Programs to remain efficient and safe operationally entire wind farm standards developed for other industries John Kolak, President, Praxis Corporation • Discuss best practice safety programs to safeguard to wind operations; the compliance issues employees and subcontractors working on wind farms created by OSHA’s approach; and the Requirements for the qualified electrical to improve safety records and decrease insurance principles of multi-employer liability technician costs • Delve into recent OSHA wind industry • Discuss what OSHA requirements high-voltage • Examine safety implementation procedures for enforcement actions, as well as OSHA electrical technicians must follow in testing all aspects of potential on-site hazards including enforcement policies in general under the equipment during maintenance and why this will working at height, fall protection, crane and rigging, current administration and how federal significantly reduce any risk of citation confined space, electrical safety and lock-out tag-out OSHA is attempting to influence the procedures performance of state OSHA plans • Discover how to effectively test electrical systems and conductors so that the correct high-voltage • Understand how to inspect and document potential Stephen C. Yohay, Ogletree, Deakins, safety hazards inherent to uptower components Nash Smoak Stewart, P.C., Las Vegas, tools are used, and suitable protection equipment worn and injury risk minimized including ladder construction, tie-off point’s NV capacities, guardrail function, transition deck safety • Find out how an employer must maintain all and hub and nacelle entry regulations and standards to preserve the safety of all workers along with testing equipment Les Boette, Safety Coordinator, Siemens Power Generation *** Still considering speaker proposals *** John Kolak, President, Praxis Corporation Please contact Ben Satchwell on bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com Safe turbine maintenance work in extreme weather conditions CASE • Understand at what point weather can be STUDY considered severe and / or threatening, and what you can do to ensure the safety of your staff • Hear how Vestas prepares for conditions such as tornadoes, lightning strikes, and extreme heat and extreme cold on both equipment and staff • Get a comprehensive overview of the warning systems and training that will prepare your technicians Rob Edinger, Senior HSE Manager US and Canada, Vestas Reserve your place today – call 1800 814 3459
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An industry led agenda tailored only to the US Health and Safety Market Working at height and wind STAFFING: REQUIREMENTS, TURBINE ERGONOMICS AND turbine rescue CASE RECRUITMENT TRAINING DESIGN FOR SAFETY • Understand the elements of a STUDY safe system of work, including Safety trinity: Leading safe and successful work INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION equipment selection and • Get insight into effective risk identification so that you inspection, use of tools, risk assessment, are fully aware of where high potential losses of profit The operator’s perspective on what method statements and emergency procedures are safety design faults COULD be • Examine the established work zones in a wind engineered out • Discover how to establish best risk management turbine and how you can associate rescue systems and how these can be implemented to have a • With participation from the top wind training from each separate work zone low impact on day to day operation operators, discuss and debate what design • Discover what standard rescue equipment is faults could be engineered out from a wind • Ensure that strategies are in place to monitor potential required for evacuation and rescue from a wind turbine risks and mitigate accidents before they occur turbine, and how to correctly minimize the risk John T. Moore, Assistant Vice President, • Understand why these particular design of fall Marsh USA, Inc. faults have caused issues in the past, and *** Still considering speaker proposals *** why they need to be engineered out Please contact Ben Satchwell on PPE, fall protection climb assist: equipment for • In the eyes of an operator, what would bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com the safe technician constitute a perfect wind turbine? • With examples from the field, understand what Grayling Vander Velde, EHS Professional - equipment a technician should be provided with while EHS Field Support, Duke Energy WORKING WITH ON-SITE on site and why this is necessary Carlos Diaz, Director, Environmental, Health • Discover the proper way in which safety equipment Safety, Midwest Generation, CONTRACTORS should be used Edison Mission Energy • Find out why different turbine designs require different Evaluating the suitability of safety equipment, and where the similarities INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION on-site contractors CASE • Weighing up your options – STUDY *** Still considering speaker proposals *** Please contact Ben Satchwell on The OEM’s perspective and what is understand how GE assesses being done to engineering out safety which contractors they will use and bsatchwell@fcbusinessintelligence.com design faults what they look for when doing so Influencing safe technician behavior: • Examine how OEMs differ in their • Hear how to evaluate the capabilities of a approaches to turbine design, and how this contractor according to the needs of your transparency of consequence difference of opinions can minimize risk of individual wind farm and the skills of their staff • Discover how you can get your employees to comply injury for both the short and long term with safety rules, policies and procedures with a better understanding of root cause safety problems • Safety risk assessment process: Identify • Gain insight into realistic project management hazards with equipment design, implement requirements and what systems can be utilized • Knowing a written practice isn’t everything – see controls, quantitatively model risk build-up, to avoid serious injury and severe delays how to influence human behavior through a better and reduce risk of injury Speaker TBC, GE Energy understanding of consequence to avoid any risk of non compliance • Understand the design of past, present and future wind turbines, and find out how you INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION • Understand how to develop a safety culture in your can reduce risk of injury company through making the consequence of actions certain in a technicians mind Todd Karasek, Vice President of Managing 3rd party contractors: Setting Environment, Health and Safety, the standards for on-site safety Todd Karasek, Vice President of Environment, Health Suzlon Wind Energy Corp • See how you can both qualify and quantify the and Safety, Suzlon Wind Energy Corp Rick Kroon, Vice President Sustainability, expertise and track record of the company and Environmental, Health, Safety, their personnel that will be present at a wind INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Vestas American Wind Technology farm site Speaker TBC, GE Energy • Discover how to programme a manual that Standards for recruiting, training and retaining deals with all aspects of on-site wind farm professional wind technicians work from contractors point of view • Look at the various safety training programmes for • Hear how to ensure that all on-site workers technical staff and find out what further steps you can are equipped with appropriate skill-sets, take to train your selected workforce to your required qualifications and experience to manage standard maintenance procedures and unexpected HS • The importance of pre-hire physical evaluations and issues training to improve attitude, behaviour and overall Brian Arndt, Director of EHS Quality, safety on wind farm site Outland Energy • Discuss to what level your technicians should be Mike Kelley, Director of Environmental Health trained in emergency response, and look at how and Safety, Upwind Solutions respiratory training can help working at elevated heights Jean-Paul Cane, Rope Partners Rick DiCicco, EHS Manager, Mitsubishi Power Systems Eric Endreszl, EHS Trainer, Grand Rapids Community College Rich Whiteside, National Training Director, MIAT Register now at www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS
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  • 8. “The leading HSE event for North American wind energy professionals” save $500! Look inside Wind Energy Update’s for further details Health Safety Summit USA September 8-9 2011 | Dallas, Texas Design your EHS strategy from industry best practice to avoid citation, ensure staff safety and maximize productivity Learn from real world experience, how to develop compliance assistance tools, best practice safety strategies and staff training modules. Help Expert speakers from prevent injury, illness and fatalities on site, improve turbine availability across the industry: maximize productivity across your entire operation Speakers include: • Latest Update on Shifts in Industry Regulation: Ensure adequate safety margins and regulatory compliance and understand why this is critical to your customers, Dean Wingo employees and shareholders Assistant Regional Administrator • Best Practice Safety Strategies Explored: Learn about the safety strategies OSHA that have been developed by companies operating in the wind space which will not only help you see a rise productivity, but also a decline in injury Stephen Yohay • Lock-Out/Tag-Out: Learn about OSHA's regulation on energized machinery, and Ogletree, Deakins, examine lock-out/tag-out concepts, procedures, devices, and electrical control systems Nash, Smoak to protect your employees Stewart PC • Cultivating Confined Space Safety: Discuss how to educate workers on safe Carlos Diaz practices required for confined space entry in wind towers Director, Health Safety • Working at Height Fall Protection: Understand OSHA's requirements for Edison Mission Energy working at height and how, with the correct PPE, climbing best practices, and equipment Grayling Vander Velde inspection you can prevent injury EHS Professional - • Staff Recruitment Training: Find out what steps you should take to recruit and EHS Field Support retain only the most qualified technicians for your team. Then discover how to optimize Duke Energy your workforce efficiency across your operations to avoid unnecessary cost from delays Rick Kroon • Working with 3rd Party Contractors: Engage fully with your contractors and VP Sustainability, sub-contractors to ensure that unnecessary risks are avoided and that health and safety Environmental, is properly managed throughout all contracts Health, Safety • Wind Turbine Ergonomics and Design for Safety: Understand what safety Vestas American Wind systems are required to protect your employees long term health at work and what RD Technology Inc. is being done to engineer out design faults while meeting the needs of the customer Rick DiCicco EHS Manager Mitsubishi Power Why this is not just another wind related conference: Systems A unique, industry-first event focusing on specific Wind Health and Safety challenges throughout North America Michael Hughes HSE Coordinator 150+ EHS professionals at the forefront of the industry present in one location Great conference, it was Siemens Wind Power Profit from the knowledge and insight of 16+ inspiring HSE leaders from chance to meet industry leaders. They presented many Todd Karasek developers, operators through to ISPs and other 3rd party contractors topics which are prevalent and VP Environment, Case studies from real life wind farm experiences important to the wind industry Health Safety Take advantage of 16+ hours of networking giving yourself a huge chance today and in the future! Suzlon Wind Energy to make vital contacts to drive your health and safety initiatives forward Justin Hunt, Vestas Visit www.windenergyupdate.com/EHS or call 1800 814 3459 (US Toll Free) for more details