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25th AnnualMidwesthAzArdous MAteriAlsresponse conference

MAY 3 & 4, 2013NORTHBROOK HILTON HOTEL2855 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENORTHBROOK, IL

The 25th Annual Midwest Hazardous MaterialsResponse Conference features the very best inboth formal and informal education. This confer-ence is a premiere event for responders!

There are exciting main program presentationsand dynamic workshops by many of the best hazmat instructors in the country. You can choose yourown schedule to match your interests.

Experience two full days of hazardous materials, terrorism planning, and response training! Enjoyfirst-class training in an interesting and informative environment!

reGistrAtionThe registration process can only be completedonline at www.emerysafety.com. The conferencebrochure can be downloaded as well. You can payyour registration fee at that time using a credit card orcheck. The registration process has changed thisyear so be sure you read the online instructions care-fully before you start your registration. Please notethat your registration will not be entered until paymentis received. Make checks payable to Emery &Associates, Inc. Registration forms will not beaccepted by mail, fax or email. The only way to regis-ter is on the website.

We have been able to keep the same registration feefor the past 9 years. Unfortunately, significant travelexpenses and hotel increases over several yearsmake it impossible to absorb these increases and wehave been forced to raise the registration fee thisyear.

Early registration is $310.00 when paid before April 1,2013 ($360.00 if received on or after April 1, 2013).There is no registration at the door. Substitutions willbe accepted in writing before April 1, 2013. Thereare NO REFUNDS for any reasons after April 1, 2013and no refunds for no-show registrants.

As noted above, confirmation will only be provid-ed during the online registration process. NO confirmations will be mailed. The registration deadline is firm, so you must get your registration inon time. Be sure to save a copy of your registration confirmation form because workshop assignmentscannot be confirmed by telephone.

Several workshops have class size limits and thesystem automatically closes the class once it is full.Do not delay to make sure you get your first choice.

hotel inforMAtionThe Northbrook Hilton Hotel is a Four Diamond property with excellent amenities. Conference atten-dees will enjoy complimentary high-speed Internetaccess in their guest room. We have reserved a blockof rooms to be held for conference participants untilApril 19, 2013 at the special conference rate of $101.00for a single or Double/Double room. After April 19, 2013the normal room rates will apply. The hotel fills upquickly. Be sure to make your room reservationstoday.

hotel reserVAtionsThere are two ways to make your hotel guest room reser-vation. The best way is to use the following URL link for theconference room block:

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CHINBHF-HM2013-20130501/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Be sure to copy and paste both lines of this long linkexactly into your web browser. This link is also avail-able on the web page. You can also call the NorthbrookHilton directly with Group Code HM2013.

Northbrook Hilton Hotel2855 North Milwaukee Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062(847) 480-7500

tAX deductionTax law states certain education related expensesincluding tuition, travel, lodging and meals are taxdeductible if incurred to maintain or improveprofessional skills required in employment. Check withyour tax professional for more specific information.

hMep fundinGThis conference is eligible for HMEP grant funding.Contact your LEPC for information.

certificAtesAnnual refresher training as required under CFR1910.120 (Q) can be achieved by attendingconference courses. The employer is responsible forcertifying that presentations qualify for refresher train-ing. Over 12 hours of formal training are offered, plus allthe important after-hours opportunities!

Ground trAnsportAtionWe have contracted an American Taxi operator to pro-vide service from O’Hare International Airport for$31.00 (each extra passenger is $2.00). The return ridefrom the hotel to O’Hare is $29.00 (each extra passen-ger is $2.00). Call Yarek at (224) 636-0412 or email himat [email protected] to prearrange your rides.

Airport inforMAtionThe Northbrook Hilton is located just 9 miles north ofO’Hare International Airport, which is served by allmajor airlines. Reasonable airfares are available onmost airlines serving O’Hare. Car rental is readily available at O’Hare through all major rental companies.

MeAlsThe registration fee includes all breaks, lunch buffet onFriday, complimentary dinner at the party Friday nightand lunch buffet Saturday, plus the attendee presenta-tions binder.

The Friday night Exhibitors’ Party is a conference high-light, featuring an incredible door prize drawing worththousands of dollars. Extra meal tickets will be avail-able at the conference registration desk and yourspouse or guest are welcome to attend.

2014 conference dAtesThe 26th Annual Midwest Hazardous MaterialsResponse Conference will be held on May 2 & 3, 2014.Please mark your calendar now to join us for a uniqueand amazing hazardous materials training experience.

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schedule

thursdAY – MAY 2, 2013

6:00 pMRegistration desk opens in hotel lobby

7:00 pM to 10:00 pMWelcome reception – Alpine Room

fridAY – MAY 3, 2013

7:00 AMRegistration desk opens in hotel lobby

8:00 AMopening ceremonyWelcomeRick Emery, Conference Chairman

leading on the tough days Col. Danny McKnightUS ARMY - RetCol. McKnight served 28-1/2 years in adistinguished and highly decorated careeras a U.S. Army Ranger. His experiencerepresents a lifetime of dedication to thedefense of America. His efforts as theCommander of the 75th Ranger Regimentelements assigned to Task Force Rangerin Mogadishu, Somalia were chronicled inthe book Black Hawk Down and the movieby the same name. Col. McKnight is anaccomplished speaker and his unique per-spective on Homeland Security and terror-ism is both informative and inspiring.

9:30 AMMorning break. Exhibits open!

10:30 AMthe John M. eversole endowmentchris hawley

25 years of hazmat response – thegood, the bad and the downrightugly!Mike CallanMike Callan will offer a unique historicalperspective of hazardous materialsresponse over the last 40 years. Mike hasbeen an emergency responder and teach-ing haz mat since 1972. He has observed,lived and never fails to comment on emer-gency response to dangerous chemicals.He’ll share his views on what has goneright and wrong over the last quarter cen-tury of the Midwest Haz Mat Conference.

11:30 AMlunch Buffet (provided)

1:00 pMworkshop # 1

2:30 pMAfternoon break

3:00 pMworkshop # 2

5:00 pMExhibitors’ Party

• Complimentary Buffet!• Door Prizes!

HABU Lodge #1 Annual Meeting!

8:00 pM to 11:00 pMHospitality Suite - Alpine Room

8:00 AMworkshop # 3

9:30 AMMorning break

10:00 AMworkshop # 4

11:30 AMlunch Buffet (provided)

12:30 pMworkshop # 5

2:30 pMAfternoon break

3:00 pMworkshop # 6

4:30 pMconference concludes.Certificates of Attendance will be awarded

sAturdAY – MAY 4, 2013

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Taping and flash photographyof Main Programs and work-shops is strictly prohibited.Taping of displays anddemonstrations permitted witha self-contained power supply.

The conference greatly appreciates the sup-port of OAI, Inc. for helping defray the costof conference expenses. This helps keepregistration fees lower in spite of increasingtravel and venue costs.

workshop #11:00 pM fridAY

1A – Grounding and Bonding (rudner)What is it? Why do it? How do you groundand bond? We will follow the recommen-dations as set by the NFPA 472 standardand discuss the misunderstanding of whatground resistance is and why do we do itfirst. The instructor will demonstrate howwe set up a grounding field for the dam-aged container, grounding field for therecovery container and how to bond themtogether. This is an interactive programthat will ask the student to discuss thesubject. Bring your ground density meterwith you and we will make sure you knowhow it works! [90 minutes]

1B – the challenging threesome(socks & hand)A detailed presentation for responding toincidents involving chlorine, anhydrousammonia and propane releases. Chemicalbehavior, container profile, and managingthe release are just a few of the topics tobe discussed by two top street-smartinstructors. [90 minutes]

1c – tactical chemistry for firstresponders - part 1 (weber & dufek)This is not your average chemistry class -this is applied chemistry! Chemistry dic-tates product behavior, storage and trans-portation, detection & identification, andmitigation tools & techniques. The chem-istry of hazardous materials comes alivethrough chemical demonstrations, sce-nario-based exercises, and chemical iden-tification exercises using basic andadvanced detection and identificationequipment. Part 1 of a two-part workshop.[90 minutes]

1d – everything You Always wanted toknow About tank cars but didn't knowwho to Ask - part 1(thompson)Hazardous materials are shipped in tankcars everyday. Responders need tounderstand valves and fittings along withdesign safety as an important part of initialsize-up. This presentation is intended forresponders who have contact or who areimpacted by tank cars during a rail emer-gency, whether it's a derailment, gradecrossing collision or some other eventwhere responders and railroad personnelcould interface. Law enforcement, EMS,

emergency management and shippers arepotential participants that should attendthis class. Anyone who is part of theresponse to a railroad emergency will gainfrom this information. Operating in a rail-road environment and case studies will bepresented to illustrate essential aspects ofworking a rail incident. You will leave witha better understanding of tank cars andtheir valves and fittings after a realisticexplanation of the basic componentsfound on non-pressure and pressure tankcars by name, function, and location onthe tank car. Part 1 of a two-part work-shop. [90 minutes]

1e – street smart haz Mat 2013 - safe-Based operations (callan)The new edition of Street Smart Haz Matwill hit the streets in the spring of 2013.This training session will be using all thenew information and concepts of streetsmart Haz Mat such as “Safe, Unsafe andDangerous”, Haz Mat Facts of Life andstreet smart chemistry. The new programis designed to be a comprehensiverefresher class for responders, from firstresponders to Haz Mat Technicians. Thistraining will be supported by scenario-based learning, interactive exercises andlive video streaming. [90 minutes]

1f – leading on the tough days - part1 (Mcknight)The overall objective of the presentation isto provide a better understanding of thenecessary commitment and leadershiprequired in order to The overall objective of the presentation is

to provide a better understanding of thenecessary commitment and leadershiprequired in order to be successful, espe-cially when operating in a difficult, adverseand less than perfect situation. Many keyvalues associated with leadership will behighlighted and referenced throughout thepresentation. These key values are loyal-ty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor,integrity and personal courage. Otherimportant points to be covered are deci-sion-making, responsibility, accountability,professionalism, and leading by example.A real world event from Oct 3-4, 1993, inMogadishu, Somalia will be used to relatethe commitment and leadership so valu-able in being successful. A linkagebetween an event like October 1993 andcurrent day actions in the defense of ourgreat country will be made as well. Part 1of a two-part workshop. [90 minutes]

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2A – Your Game plan for success;developing An effective (and safe)incident Action plan (rudner &leonard)The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is the prin-ciple tool for incident management duringa Haz Mat response and a good IAP isthe product of the planning process. Thisworkshop will walk you through the stepsto develop and write an IAP while cover-ing the planning process as an essentialpart of a Haz Mat response. Whether for-

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mal or informal, the planning process pro-vides the guidelines for the actions of allresources involved. Therefore, planning isessential to achieving the desired out-come. The IAP that is developed in thissession will be utilized to respond to thescenario presented in workshop 3A. [90minutes]

2B – wMd cst 101 (Anderson &dodsworth)Civil Support Teams have been a valuableasset for well over 10 years now. Thispresentation will provide you with a freshupdate and awareness of the WMD CSTprogram. Learn what a Civil Support Teamis, capabilities, how to request, and a lookat the technology your CST can bring tothe table, including a detailed look at theequipment of the Survey "HAZ MAT" sec-tion of the 5th WMD CST. [90 minutes]

2c – tactical chemistry for firstresponders - part 2 (weber & dufek)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

2d – everything You Always wanted toknow About tank cars but didn't knowwho to Ask - part 2 (thompson)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

2e – street smart haz Mat 2013 - safeBased operations - part 2 (callan)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

2f – leading on the tough days - part2(Mcknight)Part 1 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

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3A – haz Mat officer competency lab -part 1 (socks, rudner, leonard, emery& hand)This interactive workshop challengesresponders with realistic scenarios pre-sented using state-of-the-art simulationsoftware and real-time atmospheric read-

ings via LightsOn wireless monitors.Participants are guided through the devel-opment of an effective and safe IncidentAction Plan (IAP) for a scenario. That IAPis then used to work through the first inci-dent following HAZWOPER and NFPA472 competencies. The incidentCommand staff is secluded in a separateroom while “hot zone” entries are made ina different room. Each room offers a dif-ferent view of the incident and entry teammembers can see different views basedon their movements around the “hotzone”. Atmospheric readings are sent tothe entry team using wireless monitorsthat correspond to their movements. If theentry team moves closer to the incidentthe readings may increase, and as theyretreat or move upwind the readings maydecrease. Communications by the entryteam (task level) to the Haz Mat TeamBranch Officer (tactical level) and thenreported to the IC drives the decisionprocess. Each scenario is completed witha brief review to discuss what went rightand what could have been done different-ly. The scenarios get progressively morechallenging and everyone has an opportu-nity to participate in various roles. Thisworkshop is ideal for both current andfuture Hazardous Materials BranchOfficers, as well as aspiring IncidentCommanders, who would like to learn howto develop an effective IAP and hone theirskills by experiencing a complete “hands-on” HAZ MAT incident in the classroombefore being thrown into the mix at anactual incident. Part 1 of a two-part work-shop. [90 minutes]

3B – fire service information sharing-terrorism (ingram)This presentation will look at the chal-lenges facing the fire service in receivinginformation from federal intelligence agen-cies that may be of a sensitive nature yetcritical to local responder health and safe-ty. Existing fire service information sharingnetworks and tools will be discussed ,plus what we need to do to improve them.[90 minutes]

3c – illicit drug and wMd labresponse - part 1 (weber & Meyers)Discover the inner workings of illicit labo-ratories and learn how they operate.Tactical differences between drug, explo-sive, chemical, and biological laboratoriesare crucial to safe and effective response.Come handle and work with laboratoryglassware and equipment, including build-ing an illicit lab and responding to an illicitlab. Part 1 of a two-part workshop. [90minutes]

3d – selection of chemical protectiveclothing for haz Mat response(linville)Proper selection of suits as well as otherPPE is mandatory for a successful HazMat response. This interactive selection ofchemical protective clothing is based on ahazard assessment. The workshop usesthe DuPont SafeSPEC selection tool.Participants will have access to a laptopwith Internet access and you can bringyour laptop or iPad. The purpose of theexercise is to help the participant learnand understand the steps involved inselecting the proper PPE for a Haz Matresponse. Primarily hands-on exerciseswill be used to familiarize participants withthe thought process and the use of adatabase. Participants will work individual-ly or in pairs to perform the hazardassessment and then make the properselections. [90 minutes]

3e – smoke perceptions, Myths andMisunderstandings - part 1 (schnepp &krusen)Provides an overview of combustionchemistry and the toxicants found intoday’s fire smoke, and how those toxi-cants will work to destroy the human


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body. Additionally the presenters will discussthe concept of atmospheric monitoringbeyond a Haz Mat scene; the process bywhich a South Carolina fire department con-ducted research to explore and detect hydro-gen cyanide on every fireground; and, howto begin the process of atmospheric monitor-ing in your department. Part 1 of a two-partworkshop. [90 minutes]

3f – co2; A deadly Gas. really? (hawley& wrenn)Over the past few years, there have been anumber of unique fatal incidents involvingcarbon dioxide, as well as some near miss-es. In addition, the use and quantity of CO2has increased in a number of facilities, whichpresents unique challenges. Responders donot expect many of these facilities to havebulk-liquefied gases on site. Having an effec-tive air monitoring strategy can help deter-mine the root cause of a CO2 event. [90minutes]

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4A – haz Mat officer competency lab -part 2 (socks, rudner, leonard, emery &hand)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 minutes]

4B – haz Mat team tactics: Building aplaybook (sharp)Haz Mat technicians can don PPE, operate ameter, and plug a leak. So why do so manyHaz Mat teams struggle on the scene of anincident to put together a realistic IAP oroperate effectively as a team? This sessionwill discuss the benefits and process ofdeveloping a Haz Mat team playbook. Topicswill include taking advantage of availableresponse guides you can "borrow" anddeveloping your own incident specific SOPsto help get all your team members on thesame page. We will talk about adjusting yourequipment cache and altering your team’straining schedule to support your Haz Matplaybook. Attendees will be provided withcopies of model Haz Mat team "plays" tohelp start their playbook. [90 minutes]

4c – illicit drug and wMd labresponse - part 2 (weber & Meyers)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

4d – small spills: not A Big one Butstill one (cullen & silverman)Small spills and releases are commonoccurrences but responding to them canbe confusing and challenging. How muchmaterial constitutes a small spill? Is thesize of the spill really that important? Thebetter the first arriving responder under-stands how to size-up small spills, themore prepared they will be to handlethem. This workshop discusses responseoptions to several types of common smallspills with a focus on situational assess-ment, risk-based decision-making, andresponder safety. [90 minutes]

4e – smoke perceptions, Myths andMisunderstandings - part 2 (schnepp &krusen)Part 2 of a two-part workshop. [90 min-utes]

4f – cylinder issues and concerns inemergency response (pollard &welch)The presentation will provide a basicunderstanding of cylinders used in haz-ardous materials transportation and con-siderations during emergency responseoperations. [90 minutes]

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5A – survival in the hot zone (rudner,socks & hand)Entry Operations at hazardous materialsincidents are inherently dangerous.Incidents that require the use of a Level Aensemble place even more dangers andconstraints on personnel. Maneuverability,visibility, dexterity and communications areall compromised. There are many prob-lems related to suit usage that may beencountered during entry operations. Areyou, as an entry team member, aware ofthe various problem situations that maydevelop and are you familiar with proce-dures to address them? This workshop willexplore some of the many techniques usedto self-rescue responders working in thisenvironment. Bring a change of clothes. 45minutes in the classroom and the balanceon the Level A obstacle course. [120 min-utes]

5B – initial response to suspected Bio-threats: communication, coordinationand sampling (Morrow & Jevitt)Responders need to understand the impor-tance of following the accepted ASTME2458-10 sampling standard to correctlycollect, package and transport field sam-ples. Samples collected in the field arevitally important to ensuring the health andsafety of the community, as well as assist-

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Lake County Haz Mat Team - 1984

ing law enforcement and public health.This interactive training clearly defines thejustification behind the collection methodsemployed, as well as the validation of thestandard. This information is critical toperforming safe and effective response toso-called “powder” calls. There will be ashort didactic explanation of the standarditself, as well as an in-depth coverage ofthe guidance document (ASTM E2770-10)and how to incorporate this informationinto your response plan. The practical por-tion will first demonstrate the correctmethod and then allow each participant anopportunity to practice under the supervi-sion of an instructor. Additionally, we willprovide a BT Threat Briefing from the lawenforcement perspective, discuss thegrowing Do-It-Yourself Biology (DIY Bio)community, and discuss specific FBIresources and workshops for first respon-ders. [120 minutes]

5c – so You want to Be a haz Matteam leader! (royall)What does it take to be a Haz Mat TeamLeader? Where should you go to find theanswers to your questions? This uniqueworkshop will offer some suggestions onwhere to start your research and what toexpect as you begin your quest. Whileyou might expect to find everything youneed in an applicable standard, law, orregulation you will find out that there is alot more to it! Come learn about real worldchallenges, the expectations of a Haz MatOfficer, and the potential mine fields anddecision points that you might face duringHaz Mat operations at a large-scale inci-dent. [120 minutes]

5d – responding to a railroad incident(ippolito)Responding to a railroad incident may bea once in a lifetime event for manyresponders but a derailment has manydynamics and dangers that respondersmay not be accustomed to. This class willcover interfacing with the railroad respon-ders, resources that the railroad will pro-vide at a railroad incident, safety whenresponding to the scene, safety issues atthe scene and a basic approach to sizingup the scene. [120 minutes]

5e – response to laboratoryEmergencies (Silverman & Cullen)Emergency responses to laboratories canbe extremely challenging. The thought ofwild-haired scientists in white lab coatsonly adds to the uncertainty and createsresponder anxiety. Hazardous chemicals,biologicals, radioactive materials, specialtygases, and complicated laboratory appa-ratus and instrumentation all pose specialchallenges. Additionally, the physical lay-out of laboratory facilities further compli-cates the response. This workshop, givenby two fire chiefs, with over fifty-five yearsof combined experience working in andaround the laboratory environment, helpstake the mystery out of laboratory emer-gency response by enhancing situationalassessment, risk-based decision-making,and responder safety. [120 minutes]

5f – federal friends in haz Matresponse--An interactive case study(orahood & wiemers)The federal government has an alphabetsoup of agencies that provide a wide arrayof services before, during, and after a haz-ardous materials incident. Getting all ofthese agencies to work and play nicely inour sandbox can be a daunting experi-ence--but getting the right mix of personsand agencies will ensure a more effectiveresponse. The key is to have a compre-hensive understanding of who brings whatto the table--people, equipment, capabili-ties and limitations, all coupled with specif-ic jurisdictional issues. This session willlook at an alphabet of federal agencies

including USCG, EPA, NOAA, USF&WS,NTSB, OSHA, DOT, FRA, ACOE,PHMSA, and the FAA. We will put this alltogether with a detailed case study on arailroad derailment that occurred inPaulsboro, NJ on November 30, 2012 andhow these agencies partnered with theirstate, local, and private sector counter-parts to ensure responder safety and pro-tect life, property, and the environment.[120 minutes]

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6A – Make or Break haz Mat skills:detection and identification (weber)Detection and identification of hazardousmaterials can make or break an emer-gency response. Learn how to best lever-age simple detection tools such as pHpaper and M8 paper as well as complextechnology such as Raman, FTIR andGC/MS. See live demonstrations illustrat-ing what to do, and even more importantlywhy to do it. [90 minutes]

6B - working with the fBi's operationalresponse section during a cBrnterrorism incident (Mazzolini &Gonzalez)During this very interactive module SHMOMazzolini and HMO Gonzalez will providean overview of the changes to the FBI’s


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Chicago Fire Department haz mat c. 1986

HazMat Response Units. In addition, youwill walk through an incident you haveresponded to and discuss whether or notyou believe there is more to the incidentthan meets the Responder eye. We will dis-cuss when and why the Feds get involvedwith certain incidents and the integral rolethe First Responder plays in a terrorism inci-dent. Come join us for this very non-typicalFBI presentation! [90 minutes]

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6c – haz Mat hope – is that Your plan?(royall & hawley)What has haz mat response come to? Fromthe “Bleach Drinkers” of Jacksonville inthose early days to the “MacGyvers” downin Houston, Haz Mat Technicians were thosehands-on, go-to people that would tackleanything. Often armed with limited equip-ment and almost no formal training theywere full of mechanical aptitude. Today,whether it’s advances in technology or the“Terrorism” threat or apathy or just fewerHaz Mat incidents, the focus for many HazMat teams has changed. For many a“Routine” call is when the team responds,assesses the situation, makes the propernotifications, and waits for a private cleanupcontractor to arrive. Do you find yourself“Hoping” that somebody will come to takecare of your problem when the “Big One”occurs? A Haz Mat pioneer once said,“Hope is an expensive commodity; in factit’s so expensive you can’t afford it. If youare standing around “Hoping” that the sh#twill go away or that it will take care of itselfthen you are setting yourself up for failure”.Is “Haz Mat Hope” your plan? [90 minutes]

6d - suicide by haz Mat (sharp) Thissession will cover Haz Mat team tacticalprocedures when responding to suicidesinvolving hazardous materials and house-hold chemicals. Incident case studiesinvolving hydrogen sulfide, phosphine,cyanide, and helium will be covered.Suicide methods and Internet recipes willbe reviewed, along with thechemical/physical properties and hazardsof each suicide method. Haz Mat teamtactical considerations will include rescueattempts by first responders, incident size-up, establishing the correct hot zone, PPEselection, air monitoring, decon issues,handling the chemical by-products, andcrime scene management. NOTE - Thispresentation includes crime scene photo-graphs. A copy of the presentation is notavailable for distribution. [90 minutes]

6e – Ghs: do we All Agree now?(silverman & cullen)The Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) has published aregulation change to modify the currentHazard Communication Standard (HCS)to align with the provisions of the GloballyHarmonized System of Classification andLabeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHSwas developed by the UN and multination-al committees and is being adopted world-wide. One benefit of the GHS is anincrease in the quality and consistency ofinformation on chemicals by adopting astandardized approach to hazard classifi-cation, container labeling, and safety data.Emergency responders in the UnitedStates need to become familiar with the

new GHS system before they encounter iton the scene. For instance, do you knowhow the GHS differs from the traditionalNational Fire Protection Association(NFPA) 704 system and the HazardousMaterials Identification System (HMIS)?Are you able to understand and appropri-ately respond to containers labeled withthe new GHS pictograms? Why is thelabel on a combustible liquid missing apictogram and what the heck does thatexploding man on the label mean? Thispresentation will provide an introduction tothe new GHS system as well as providesome tips for working with this new sys-tem. [90 minutes]

6f - smells, Bells, and spills (krusen)Although they may not be as newsworthyas the ethanol tanker burning on theInterstate, the most common Haz-Matcalls are for a smell of gas, CO alarms,and fuel spills. Emergency responderswithout haz-mat training need our help inhandling these everyday, “bread and but-ter” calls. Each type of call will be dis-cussed in depth and recent calls involvingthese products will be reviewed to learnwhat could have been differently shouldthat call have occurred in the participant’sjurisdiction. SOG's and ways to train thosenot assigned to haz-mat will be discussed.The first responder has become compla-cent on the everyday smell of gas call,and we will continue to injure and killresponders if we do not start to addressthe way we do things. [90 minutes]

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the 26th AnnuAlMidwest hazardousMaterials response

conferenceMAY 2 & 3, 2014

conference fAcultY

Martin AndersonCBRN NCO5th WMD Civil Support TeamBartonville, IL

Michael CallanOwnerMikeCallan.comMiddlefield, CT

Bill CullenPrincipalGoldShield TEAM LLCSomerset, NJ

Matthew DodsworthSurvey Team Leader5th WMD Civil Support TeamBartonville, IL

Rick DufekBattalion Chief (Ret)Carmel Fire DepartmentCarmel, IN

Rick EmeryPresidentEmery & Associates, Inc.Vernon Hills, IL

Juan GonzalezHaz Mat OfficerFederal Bureau of InvestigationQuantico, VA

Bill HandTraining CoordinatorHarris County Fire Marshal's OfficeLeague City, TX

Christopher HawleyDeputy Project ManagerCSCHavre de Grace, MD

Brian HayesSupervisory Special AgentFederal Bureau of InvestigationWashington, DC

Robert IngramPresidentRJI ConsultingCommack, NY

Anthony IppolitoDangerous Goods OfficerCN RailroadGary, IN

Laura JevittAnalystFederal Bureau of InvestigationWashington, DC

Jason KrusenSpecial Operations ChiefColumbia Fire DepartmentChapin, SC

Donald LinvilleIndustrial HygienistDuPont Protection TechnologiesMars Hill, NC

Dione MazzoliniSupervisory Haz Mat OfficerFederal Bureau of InvestigationQuantico, VA

Danny McKnightCol. (US ARMY - Ret.)Rockledge, FL

John MeyersConsultantJAM Training LLCLisle, IL

Jayne MorrowResearch EngineerNISTGaithersburg, MD

Marian OrahoodIncident Management Assistance Team United States Coast GuardWashington, DC

Terry PollardInvestigatorPHMSADes Plaines, IL

R. W. "Bob” Royall, Jr.Assistant ChiefHarris County Fire Marshal's OfficeCrosby, TX

Glen RudnerEmery & Associates, Inc.Spotsylvania, VA

Rob SchneppDivision ChiefAlameda County FDAlameda, CA

Gary SharpDeputy ChiefIndependence Fire DepartmentRochester, MI

Keith SilvermanPrincipalGoldShield TEAM LLCHillsborough, NJ

Gregory SocksCaptain (Ret.)Montgomery County MD HazMatSavannah, GA

Matthew ThompsonHazardous Materials ManagerUnion Pacific RailroadRochelle, IL

Chris WeberPresident/CEODr. Hazmat, Inc.Longmont, CO

Todd WiemersDeputy Sector CommanderU.S. Coast GuardPhiladelphia, PA

Chris Wrenn, Sr.Director of Sales & Marketing EnvironicsEnvironics USAAbingdon, MD

Christopher YoungMed Ops Officer5th WMD Civil Support TeamBartonville, IL

32 instructorsMain sessions

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workshop schedule& hotel inforMAtion

1friday

1:00 pM

Grounding andBonding (Rudner)

The ChallengingThreesome(Socks & Hand)

Tactical ChemistryPart 1(Dufek & Weber)

Union Pacific RRPart 1(Thompson)

Street Smart HazMat 2013Part 1(Callan)

Leadership... Part 1(McKnight)

2friday

3:00 pM

IAP(Rudner &Leonard)

WMD CST 101(Dodsworth,Young& Anderson)

Tactical ChemistryPart 2(Dufek & Weber)

Union Pacific RRPart 2(Thompson)

Street Smart HazMat 2013Part 2(Callan)

Leadership... Part 2(McKnight)

3saturday8:00 AM

HMO Comp LabPt 1(Emery, Socks,Hand, Rudner &Leonard)

Fire ServiceInformationSharing-Terrorism(Ingram)

Illicit Drug & WMDLabs Part 1(Weber & Meyers)

Selection of CPC(Linville)

SmokePart 1(Schnepp &Krusen)

CO2: A DeadlyGas? Really?(Hawley & Wrenn)

4saturday10:00 AM

HMO Comp LabPt 2(Emery, Socks,Hand, Rudner &Leonard)

Hazmat TeamTactics(Sharp)

Illicit Drug & WMDLabs Part 2(Weber & Meyers)

Small Spills - NotA Big One, ...(Cullen &Silverman)

SmokePart 2(Schnepp &Krusen)

Cylinder Issues &Concerns(Pollard & Welch)

11:30 AM LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

5saturday12:30 pM

Survival in theHot Zone(Rudner, Socks &Hand)

Response toSuspectedBiothreats(Morrow & Jevitt)

So You Want ToBe A Haz MatTeam Leader(Royall)

Responding to aRailroad Incident(Ippolito)

Response toLaboratoryEmergencies(Cullen &Silverman)

Fun With Feds:We Are Here Tohelp!(Orahood &Wiemers)

6saturday3:00 pM

Make or BreakHazmat Skills: (Weber)

FBI Operations(Mazzolini &Gonzalez)

Haz Mat Hope(Royall & Hawley)

Suicide ByHaz Mat(Sharp)

GHS: Do We AllAgree Now?(Silverman &Cullen)

Smells, Bells andSpills(Krusen)

Two-part sessions are shaded. You must attend both parts.


Northbrook Hilton Hotel• 248 guest rooms with internet access, mini-bar,

refrigerator, hair dryer, microwave & coffee maker• Non-Smoking & accessible rooms available• Business services (computers, fax & copiers)• Allgauer’s on the Riverfront restaurant• Frank’s Place, a sports pub• Room Service• Heated indoor lap pool, whirlpool & sauna• Fitness center• Gift shop• Valet dry cleaning• Complimentary outdoor parking

DirectionsThe Northbrook Hilton Hotelis 15 minutes north ofChicago’s O’HareInternational Airport. Take I-294 north to Willow Road.West on Willow Road 1/2mile to Sanders Road.South on Sanders 1/2 mileto Winkleman Road. Weston Winkleman 1/3 mile tothe Hilton on the right.

Hilton2855 North Milwaukee AvenueNorthbrook, IL 60062

Telephone (847) 480-7500Toll Free (800) 328-6516Guest Fax (847) 480-0827www.northbrook.hilton.com

WORKSHOP A B C D E F

QUESTIONS?Call (847) 680-0799

Emery & Associates, Inc.

113 Birmingham Place

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Sorry, absolutely NO telephone registrations.

MAY 3 & 4, 2013northbrook hilton hotel

downloAd the conference BrochureAnd reGister online At:

www.emerysafety.com

All workshops Are AssiGned on A first coMe, first serVed BAsis.reGistrAtion receiVed And pAid Before April 1, 2013.............$310.00

reGistrAtion receiVed And pAid on or After April 1, 2013................$360.00

No partial or shared registrations. No telephone reg-istration or registration at the door. A $50.00 pro-cessing fee will be charged for cancellations madein writing before April 1, 2013; however writtenrequests for substitutions will be honored until thenat no charge. Absolutely no refunds after April 1,2013 and no refund or credits to no-show regis-trants. No name badges can be changed after print-ing! Certificates will only be changed and mailed fora $10.00 service fee. We reserve the right to cancelthe conference or workshops due to circumstancesbeyond our control. The information contained in thisbrochure was current at the time of publication. Notresponsible for typographical/printing errors.

You MUST print your online confirmationand bring it with you to the conference asproof of payment.

plan now to attend!26th Annual

Midwest haz Mat conferenceMAY 2 & 3, 2014

fire • police • MedicAlhAz MAt • industrY • eMA


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DO NOT MISS THIS!25th AnnualMIDWEST

Hazardous Materials Response ConferenceMAY 3 & 4, 2013

25th Annual

MIDWEST

MAY 3 & 4, 2013NORTHBROOK HILTON HOTEL

2855 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL

HAZARDOUS MATERIALSRESPONSE CONFERENCE

FIRE • POLICE • MEDICALHAZ MAT • INDUSTRY • EMA

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