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The 26th Annual Safety & Health Conference

In Conjunction With The 69th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

Program ChairSteven A. Rissman

General ChairJames N. McConnaughhay

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The Orlando World Center Marriott

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August 17 - 20, 2014

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General InformationThe 69th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference® and the �6th Annual Safety and Health Conference will focus on national workers’ compensation and safety industries. Particularly as it relates to workers’ compensation, it has always been felt that each state, having different laws, had to deal with its own issues separate from other states. No longer is this the case. This emerging national conference has evolved into a gathering of all stakeholders, regardless of jurisdiction or state, to study and be educated on issues of common concern - issues that have no geographical boundaries. Regardless of your interests, your positions in these two important industries, and your role, this conference is designed to provide something of significance for everyone. The unprecedented number of breakouts and the quality of presenters representing states throughout the country truly make this a national event not to be missed.

Conference of Partnerships:This nationally acclaimed annual conference remains the premier forum for the study of workers’ compensation, workplace safety and health, and related issues primarily because of the continued partnerships of state and national associations, all being recognized as leaders within their particular interest areas. Partners within this group include The Safety & Health Institute, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The University of South Florida, and The Workers’ Compensation Institute. Participating organizations include the Florida and National Associations of PEOs, The Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar, The Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA), The Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, The Florida Orthopedic Society, The Florida Chiropractic Association, The Florida Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, The Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physi-cians, The Educational Research Centers at The University of South Florida, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and The Deep South ERC at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University, The Professional Mediation Institute (PMI), and The National Association of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary, Inc. (NAWCJ). Leading providers have become prime sponsors and exhibitors of the conference and join the partnerships to create the most comprehensive workers’ compensation and workplace safety conference in the nation. First time partners for this years conference are The Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition (MARC), Professional Insurance Agents of Florida, and Rough Notes.

Program: This year’s program offers creative and innovative speakers from throughout the United States. The hottest issues in workers’ com-pensation and safety will be discussed. All aspects of workers’ compensation and workplace safety will be the topics of discussion with breakouts for risk managers, regulators, safety professionals, health care providers, adjusters, insurance professionals, attorneys, medical case managers, professional employer organizations (employee leasing), temporary staffing, mediators, and medical office administra-tors. Ancillary sessions will be held on the Social Security Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, the Jones Act, the Defense Base Act, the OSHA 10-Hour General and Construction Industry Courses, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and the SMART Act, with specific emphasis on their effect on workers’ compensation. In addition to subjects of general interest within the national workers’ compensation and safety communities, state specific workers’ compensation laws will be the subject of day-long breakouts and will include presentations featuring regulators and other experts on the laws of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. A live surgery will be performed for the benefit of conference attendees. A breakout will also be held on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, the newest problematic aspect of dealing with workers’ compensation and general liability cases. The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), The Environmental Research Centers (ERCs) of The University of South Florida, The Deep South ERC at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University & The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ERC will sponsor segments of the conference dealing with safety and health issues of national concern.

New This Year:�01� represented a significant change in the conference, a change that saw the creation of a new interactive website and social media emphasis with a full-time online communications office and an emphasis on workers’ compensation and safety on a National scale - www.wci360.com. �013 saw significant expansions in the Risk Management program to include prominent speakers from throughout the country, with this breakout being extended for a full 8-hours of presentations. This expanded program is even bigger this year. In conjunction with the Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA), an expanded “round table” regula-tory program is presented allowing regulators from over �5 states throughout the country to discuss issues of common interest and will allow for pre-scheduled selective personal conferences between attendees and regulators. WCI® is pleased to announce new special breakouts for physical therapists and insurance agents dealing with workers’ compensation issues. WCI® is proud to announce the inau-gural National Workers’ Compensation Regulators College will be held in conjunction with this year’s conference. The new Regulators College is sponsored by the Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators and the Self-Insurance Guaranty Funds of America. Finally, this year represents the first ever fund raising gala dinner and silent auction in support of WCI®’s adopted charity, Give Kids the World. This new feature of the conference will be held Saturday night before the conference begins at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

Safety:This is the �5th anniversary of the existence of the Safety & Health Conference. Originally created as a stand-alone “Governor’s Confer-ence on Safety,” the Safety & Health Institute partnered with the Workers’ Compensation Institute to establish a comprehensive national safety and health conference. In conjunction with NIOSH, CDC, and sponsoring Universities, these educational offerings provide rea-sonably priced comprehensive educational opportunities for front-line safety professionals. In addition to the usual breakouts on safety, 10-hour General and Construction Industry courses will be presented. An OSHA completion card will be issued to those who complete the full 10 hours of instruction. Registration for this special course offering is required. Refer to page 1� to register.

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Who Attends:In �013, WCI® had attendance from 46 states ranging from upper-level executives to end users of products/services. The presence of “decision makers” best describes those in attendance, representing:

Insurance Companies Hospitals Temporary Staffing CompaniesEmployers Insurance Agents PEO providersSelf-Insurers Insurance Brokers Attorneys HR professionalsDoctors/Health Care Providers

Legislators/policy makersRisk Managers Rating organizationsJudges UnderwritersMediators Third Party AdministratorsNurses Medical Office AdministratorsCase Managers (telephonic and field)News Services

Adjusters Premium AuditorsRegulators Ancillary Service Providers (transportation, surveillance, interpreters, durable medical equipment, etc.)Physical Therapists Rehabilitation Providers (medical and vocational)Safety & Health Managers/Providers

Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Laws and Regulations:Realizing that many workers’ compensation and safety professionals deal with more than one state, special conference breakouts have been designed to provide information on multi-state workers’ compensation laws. Sponsored by the Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, this unique program offers presentations on the workers’ compensation laws of the states of North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and for the first time this year, Illinois. Handouts for these sessions will include flash drive copies of the laws of the various jurisdictions. Regulators from each of these jurisdictions will be present to discuss each state’s laws and regulations. For those participating states, conferences with specific regulators can be pre-scheduled if attendees have particular concerns within these states. In making reservations for these personal conferences, refer to the WCI® website and click on Annual Conference, then Ask the Regulators.

National Workers’ Compensation Judiciary College:The Annual National Workers’ Compensation Judiciary College is held in conjunction with the conference. The College is sponsored by the National Association of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary, Inc. (NAWCJ) and is designed to provide educational opportunities for adjudicators that preside over workers’ compensation matters. The college focuses on issues that are unique to the field of workers’ compensation and includes adjudicators both at the trial and appellate levels. Consult your program for further details related to the Judiciary College. The Association’s website is www.nawcj.org. Visit the site to become a member or associate member, review news-letters and register for the College. This is the only College in the nation that is created exclusively by and for workers’ compensation adjudicators.

National Workers’ Compensation Regulators College:The Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators is pleased to announce it’s inaugural Regulators College to be held in conjunction with this year’s conference. The College is designed exclusively for state regulators dealing with the oversight of workers’ compensation issues and, regardless of state/jurisdiction, provides instruction and training on the responsibilities of being a regulator. Consult this program for a more extensive look at the subjects discussed.

Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Supplemental Security Income/ Medicaid:This year’s conference will feature an all-day breakout on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and related subjects. One of the most difficult areas to deal with in handling workers’ compensation and general liability matters in the current environment is understanding and dealing with the serious pitfalls that this expanding law presents. This comprehensive breakout will seek to clarify what has become an extremely complicated process, creating enormous issues for the workers’ compensation industry, and expanding into the general liability area. Expanded conference offerings will include discussions on the SMART Act.

Industry Keynote Speaker:The Industry Keynote Speaker is Scott Hudson, President and CEO of Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. In his position, he oversees approximately 4700 professionals who provide claim management, medical cost contain-ment, and analytical/consultation services to clients worldwide representing virtually every sector of the global economy. Prior to joining Gallagher Bassett in �010, he spent more than �5 years as a business consultant specializing in the insurance and financial services industries. He began his consulting career with Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) and over the years he has held key leadership positions with Information Consulting Group; McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Renaissance Worldwide, Inc.; and most recently, Bridge Strategy Group LLC in Chicago.

Keynote Speaker:The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Jim Kelly. NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly exemplifies what toughness is all about. Raised in East Brady, Pennsylvania, he was a University of Miami Hall of Fame Quarterback and went on to become a National Football League Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills where he played for ten years. He became the first and only Bills player to have his number officially retired. Following his retirement, he became an NFL Game Analyst for NBC Sports and a commentator for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. He is the author of several books. “Without a Word: How a Boy’s Unspoken Love Changed Everything,” on the New York Times Bestseller List, reveals the Kelly family’s private struggle from when their son, Hunter, was diagnosed with Krabbe Leukodystrophy.

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Entertainment:The entertainment for this year’s conference will feature Kenny Loggins. Kenny Loggins’ remarkable 4-decade-plus career has brought him from the top of the charts to the toast of the Grammys. He has had smash hits on Hollywood’s favorite soundtracks, rocked worldwide stages, and found his way into children’s hearts by bringing his soulful, beautiful voice to platinum albums of a stunning variety of genres. His gift for crafting deeply emo-tional music is unparalleled and it’s been a part of his life as long as he can remember. In the 1980s, Loggins earned the title of “King of the Movie Soundtrack” with such hits as ‘I’m Alright’ (Caddyshack), ‘Footloose’ (Footloose), ‘Playing With the Boys’ and ‘Danger Zone’ (Top Gun). Though he has 1� platinum albums, a pair of Grammys, and hits on almost all of the Billboard charts under this belt, Loggins is far from done and is still looking forward to “what’s next.” Loggins says, “I’ve been lucky that I love what I do and I get to keep doing it.” Smash hits include: ‘This Is It,’ ‘Conviction of the Heart,’ ‘Danny’s Song,’ ‘Heart To Heart,’ and ‘Whenever I Call You (Friend)’ (duet with Stevie Nicks).

Sister Hazel is the front band for the Monday night entertainment. Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called “one of the top two most influential independent performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Commercial pursuits aside, at the heart of the band is their desire to do good work. The band itself is named after a now famous nun from the Gainesville area who has dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of her fellow humans.

Give Kids the World Service Project:WCI® is a non-profit organization with all of its proceeds used to either enhance future conferences or promote other charitable causes. For years, scholarships have been awarded to children of injured workers who, because of a workplace injury to a parent or guardian, might be financially prevented from further training or education. We also support a special project, “Give Kids the World” in Orlando, Florida. More can be learned about this week-long camp for children with life threatening illnesses by referring to their website www.gktw.org or accessing a special video on the WCI® website at www.wci360.com/conference/kids-world. Conference attendees are urged to provide support for this very worthy cause by participating in a service project on Saturday morning before the conference begins (August 16, �014). Buses will be leaving from the Marriott Hotel at 6:30 am and returning at noon. Special hotel rates of $99 for Friday and Saturday nights will be given to those who register to participate in this event. Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished by referring to the WCI® website at www.wci360.com/conference/kids-world. We promise you that you can have no more fulfilling experience. Sponsors for this event are “Hello Florida,” The Orlando World Center Marriott, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., and The Workers’ Compensation Institute.

Give Kids the World Dinner/Gala:For the first time, a special fund raising silent auction dinner will be held for Give Kids the World, Saturday night, August 16, �014, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, beginning at 6:00 p.m. To register to attend this function, refer to www.wci360.com/confer-ence/kids-world, or contact Diana McCluskey at [email protected].

Registration: Registration for the conference can be accomplished by completing the enclosed registration form and returning it to the Workers’ Compensation Institute at P.O. Box �00, Tallahassee, FL, 3�30�, faxing the completed form to WCI® at 850.5�1.0��, or register-ing on-line, via the WCI® website, www.wci360.com. The physical address of the Institute is: �846 Remington Green Circle, Suite A, Tallahassee, FL 3�308. The cost of registration is $�70.00 if the registration form is received on or before July �8, �014 and $300.00 if received thereafter or at the conference site. Registration entitles each participant to the workers’ compensation statutes of all states, provided on flash drive, (printed books of certain states available for an additional fee), admission to the Monday night recep-tion, briefcase and access to conference materials, a chance to win several major prizes in the exhibit area, and for those participants in designated safety breakouts, access to printed safety materials as noted in the program. The deadline for the refund of registration fee is August 4, �014. No refunds will be provided after August 4, �014. All refunds must be requested in writing, via email or fax. All who register prior to July 7, �014 will have their names included in the conference roster distributed to all conference participants and will be included on the WCI® website. Registration at the conference is available on Sunday afternoon, August 17, �014, at the Mar-riott. Avoid the lines on Monday morning by registering on Sunday, between �:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Please note on the conference registration form that separate registration is required for the 10-Hour General Industry Safety Course, 10-Hour Construction Industry Safety Course, Golf Tournament, and Professional Mediation Conference.)

Golf Tournament: The annual golf tournament will be held on Sunday, August 17, �014 with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be at Hawks Landing Golf Club, conveniently located at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The field is limited to the first 100 players. The cost is $170.00 per person. Entry fees include: golf cart, green fees, range balls, lunch, and a chance to win prizes. Arrive early to purchase mulligans and raffle tickets, and receive “golfer goodies.” Refreshments will be available on the course. Lunch and an awards presenta-tion will be held in the Florida Ballrooms (located in the North Tower) Harbor Beach and Marco Island meeting rooms following play. Contact Shirley at (850) 4�5-8156 for information. To register for the golf tournament, complete the enclosed registration form and return it as provided or register online at www.wci360.com/conference/golf. For the last several years, there has been a waiting list for participation in the golf tournament. Accordingly, you are encouraged to register as early as possible. Late registration will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Cart Staging Area, at the golf course, if space is available. See page 8 for information on becoming a sponsor for this event.

Shuttle:Host Hotel: Adequate parking is available at the Marriott. Overflow Hotel: The conference overflow hotel will provide parking and shuttle to its guests Sunday through Wednesday. See page 139 for shuttle schedule.

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Parking:Orlando World Center Marriott valet parking is available at the main entrance of the hotel for hotel guests. There is a daily fee. Self-parking is available on the property of the hotel to hotel guests for no fee. Complimentary self-parking is also provided at the overflow hotel for hotel guests, with complimentary shuttle service to the Orlando World Center Marriott, beginning Sunday, August 17. Refer to the enclosed map and bus schedule on page 139.

Hotel Accommodations: The host hotel is The Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 3�8�1. Room rate is $168.00 single/double. Cancella-tion policies apply. Reservations must be made via website at www.wci360.com/conference/hotels or call (800) 6�1-0638 and ask to be transferred to Passkey reservations. For those desirous of having special meetings or functions in conjunction with the annual conference and would like to be recognized in conference handouts as having your meeting or function at the conference, contact Kathy Shelton at (850) 4�5-8116; or email [email protected]. Space for auxiliary meetings, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, etc. is complimentary to conference exhibitors and sponsors. There will be a $1,500 room fee for non-exhibitors/spon-sors. Unless otherwise advised by your group, meetings and functions will be posted on the Auxiliary Meetings List and television monitors throughout the host hotel. NOTE: Adequate parking is available at the host hotel for all conference attendees.

Overflow Hotel Accommodations:In order to ensure that attendees are properly accommodated, the conference has reserved hotel space at the Caribe Royale (8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 3�8�1), one block from the Orlando World Center Marriott, the conference host hotel. Special rates of $13�.00 queen/double, $13� standard king, $15� king deluxe, $�57 Villas, and $33� executive suite have been established for conference attendees. For reservations, call toll free (800) 8�3-8300, (407) �38-8000, or make your reservations on-line by clicking on the Caribe Royale link on WCI®’s website at www.wci360.com/conference/hotels. The cut-off for reservations is July �6; check-in is 3:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m. Cancellation policies apply. Transportation from the overflow hotel to the Marriott conference hotel will be provided for your convenience. Boarding for shuttle to the Marriott begins Sunday, August 17 at 1�:00 noon.

Accommodations for Special Needs: The Orlando World Center Marriott and the overflow hotel represent and warrant that, as a place of “public accommodation,” they are in compliance to the extent applicable with the provisions of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hotel facilities, including meeting space, restrooms, dining areas, other common areas and sufficient guest rooms shall be reasonably accessible and usable by persons with special needs. If you require special accommodations for activities related to your hotel stay, please consult with hotel staff. If you require accommodations to participate fully in activities of the conference, please indicate your special needs in the space provided on the registration form or contact WCI®. We will make any reasonable accommodation possible.

WCI ® Website: One of the newest additions to WCI® is the greatly expanded website www.wci360.com. Designed by and specifically for the many stakeholders in the workers’ compensation and safety industries, this inter-active website was created to provide a “one-stop” source of information and breaking news of interest to all. Advertising opportunities are available as well as the ability to create a dialogue with others on issues of common concern. Resources available on the website include the statutes and rules of every state’s workers’ compensation laws, individual state’s regulatory contact information, and other valuable

data for those professionals having a need for in-depth information related to workers’ compensation and workplace safety. Website general editor Joan Collier, a nationally known commentator on workers’ compensation, can be reached at [email protected]. For advertising opportunities, contact Cathy Bowman at [email protected] or refer to the website at www.wci360.com and click on About Us/Advertise With Us.

Hold the Dates for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019:The dates for our future conferences are August �3-�6, �015, August �1-�4, �016, August 6-9, �017, August 19-��, �018, and August 11-14, �019. Please mark these dates on your calendar. As always, there will be a limited number of sleeping rooms available at the host hotel and we encourage you to make your reservations at the close of this year’s conference. Only conference registrants will be allowed to confirm hotel reservations. Make hotel reservations for the �015 conference in advance electronically at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/WCI�015.

For More Information: Visit our website at www.wci360.com. If additional information is needed about any aspect of the conference, please contact the Work-ers’ Compensation Institute (WCI®) at (850) 4�5-8156, email Shirley Kendall at [email protected], or mail your inquiry to P.O. Box �00, Tallahassee, FL 3�30�-0�00, or physical address �846 Remington Green Circle, Suite A, Tallahassee, FL 3�308, FAX (850) 5�1-0��. Many new and exciting things are occurring in workers’ compensation and safety almost on a daily basis. We look forward to sharing these events with you at this year’s educational conference. James N. McConnaughhay, General Chairman

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Conference Registration Form________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name First Name for Badge________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Company Name (as you wish it to appear on name badge) Title ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Business Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip Code________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Adjuster/Agent License Number Medical/Rehab License Number Attorney Bar NumberDid you attend the �013 Conference? q Yes q NoWhat position do you hold?

Please select Payment tyPe:q Check (Payable to WCI®) q Visa q Mastercard q American Express q DiscoverTo pay using credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover, only) please complete the following information:______________________________________________ ______________ ______________ __________________________________Credit Card Number Expiration Date CVV Signaturemail this form to:Workers’ Compensation InstituteP.O. Box �00, Tallahassee, FL 3�30�-0�00or �846 Remington Green Circle, Ste. A, Tallahassee, FL 3�308Phone 850.4�5.8156 Fax 850.5�1.0�� (Credit Card Only)(Federal Tax I.D. No.: 59-�846608)register online at www.wci360.com

q Judiciaryq Paralegalq Risk Managerq Safetyq Employerq Agent (Insurance)

q Brokerq Personnel/Human Resourcesq Vocational Rehabilitationq Injured Employee’s Attorneyq Employer/Carrier Attorneyq Adjusterq Nurse/Case Manager

q PEOq Staff Leasingq Physical Therapistq Mediatorq Healthcare Provider - Specialty _____________________q Regulator, State of _______________________________q Other (Designate) ________________________________

Please select registration oPtions: totals:q Conference I have enclosed a check; or authorize WCI® to charge to my credit card $�70 for pre-registration $_______________ before July �8, or $300.00 if received after July �8, �014. NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER AUGUST 4, �014. ALL REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS MUST BE IN WRITING, VIA EMAIL OR FAX.q Pre-Registration Required Offerings q OSHA General Industry 10 Hour Course ~ Class size is limited. (There is no additional fee for conference registrants for this session. Pre-registration required.) q OSHA Construction Industry 10 Hour Course ~ Class size is limited. (There is no additional fee for conference registrants for this session. Pre-registration required.) q Professional Mediation Conference ~ (There is no additional fee for conference registrants for this session. Pre-registration required.) q Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance ~ (There is no additional fee for conference registrants for this session. Pre-registration required.)q �014 Florida Workers’ Compensation Reference Manual (printed publication, not included in registration fee) I have $________________ enclosed a check; or authorize WCI® to charge my credit card $70.00 per book for Conference registrants; or $140 per book for non-registrants. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup on-site at the Conference for registrants.q Golf Tournament I have enclosed a check; or authorize WCI® to charge my credit card $170.00 per person. $________________ Please print the name, address, and telephone number of player or players. The tournament committee will attempt to accommodate reasonable requests for pairing of players. (See page 4 for more information on the Golf Tournament.) Handicap ___________________________________________________________________________ ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________ ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________ ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________ ( ) Grand

Total Due $_____________

Deadline for inclusion in Attendees Roster - July 7, �014Deadline for pre-registration rate of $�70 - July �8, �014Deadline for refund of registration fee - August 4, �014On-Site registration fee at the Marriott or registration fee if received after July �8, �014 is $300.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, �014

Monday, August 18 7:00 – 1:00 am Shuttle Bus between the Orlando World Center Marriott and the overflow hotels. Refer to parking map & shuttle schedule on page 139.

8:00 – 5:00 pm Registration and Information Palms Foyer, Convention Level

9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome and Introductions Palms Ballroom - Canary, Convention Level

James N. McConnaughhay, Attorney McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. WCI ® General Chair Tallahassee, FL Steven A. Rissman, Attorney Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. WCI ® Program Chair Orlando, FL

9:15 – 9:40 am Scholarship and Award Presentations FWCI Scholarship Presentation Gerald A. Rosenthal, Attorney Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryles, P.A. WCI ® Board of Directors West Palm Beach, FL Friends of 440 Scholarship Presentation Richard A. Sadow, Attorney St. Augustine, FL Honorable W. James Condry Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims Orlando, FL 4th Annual Florida Orthopaedic Society Injured Workers Inspiration (IWI) Awards Michael A. Wasylik, M.D. President, Florida Orthopaedic Society Tampa, FL FWCI Hall of Fame Announcement Steven A. Rissman, Attorney WCI ® Program Chair Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. Orlando, FL Give Kids the World Presentation Sponsored by the Marriott Corporation, “Hello Florida,” Gallagher Bassett & WCI®

Scott Hudson President and CEO Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Itasca, IL Diana J. McCluskey, Esq., MPH, Chair, WCI ® Volunteer Activities and Service Day Tampa, FL

9:40 – 10:00 am Jeff Atwater Chief Financial Officer Florida Department of Financial Services Tallahassee, FL

10:00 – 10:15 am The National Underwriter Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Shawn Moynihan Executive Managing Editor National Underwriter Property & Casualty Summit Professional Networks New York, NY Debbie Michel President Helmsman Management Services, LLC Chicago, ILThe National Underwriter and the Workers’ Compensation Institute recognize three top risk management specialists from across the country chosen as finalists in the “National Underwriter Award For Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Risk Management.” This annual event is spon-sored by Helmsman Management Services.

10:15 – 10:45 am Industry Keynote Speaker (Refer to General Information section of program and www.wci360.com) Scott Hudson President and CEO Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Itasca, IL

10:45 – 11:45 am Guest Speaker & Keynote Address (Refer to General Information section of program and www.wci360.com)

Jim Kelly

11:00 – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open Cypress Ballrooms 1, � & 3 Convention Level Look for the giant prize screen announcing exhibit hall prize winners.

11:00 – �:00 pm Lunch (on your own) Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner... grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!

4:45 pm Grand Prize Drawing Inside Exhibit Hall

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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & HealthSponsored by the Safety & Health Institute

Breakout 1 on Workplace Safety & Health –

General Industry Certification 8:00 – 4:45 pm OSHA 10 Hour Certification Course on General Industry (Day 1) Crystal Ballrooms D, E & F Convention Level

(Day � of this program is on Tuesday, August 19, �014 beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Grand Ballrooms 13 & 14. See page 109.)

Moderator: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of classes, the student will receive an OSHA General Industry Safety and Health 10 hour course completion card through an approved outreach trainer. Participants must pre-enroll and register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference participants may attend individual presentations. Refer to the “General Information” section of the program for additional details and registration.

8:00 – 10:00 am Introduction to OSHA Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

This two-hour session will provide attendees with general information about OSHA, including the agency’s mission and history. Information will be given on how to file an OSHA complaint. Resources for a safer and healthier workplace will also be discussed. At the end of this session, attendees will leave with a better understanding of employee rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA guidelines.

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 am HazCom Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

With 3� million workers exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, this one-hour session will discuss the importance of the Hazard Communication Standard. Employers must train and communicate with their employees the risks associated with chemicals found in the workplace. The standard addresses program requirements, proper labeling and training require-ments. Attendees will also be given information on how to minimize risks and exposures.

11:15 – 1�:30 pm Lunch (on your own) Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner... grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!

1�:30 – 1:30 pm Hazardous Materials - Flammables Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

This one-hour session will address the two main hazards associated with flammables and combustible liquids: explosions and fires. This standard covers safe handling and storage practices required by OSHA. Attendees will gain a better understanding of flashpoints, classes of flammables and sources of ignition. Grounding, bonding, and risk mitigation are also discussed throughout this session.

1:30 – �:30 pm Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. This one-hour session will discuss using engineering and workplace controls, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), to reduce hazards in the workplace. When hazards cannot be eliminated, employees must be given the appropriate PPE and be trained on proper use.

�:30 – �:45 pm Break



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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Crystal Ballrooms D, E & F, Convention Level

�:45 – 3:45 pm Electrical Speaker: Keith Brown Safety Team Leader and Supervisor USF Safety Florida (OSHA �1d) Consultation Program Alachua, FL

This one-hour session will introduce attendees to electrical hazards in the workplace and how to avoid and report such hazards. Electricity is accepted as a source of power often without much thought being given to hazards encountered. OSHA’s electrical standards address all serious workplace hazards. Employees are exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and explosions. The objective of the standards is to minimize potential hazards by specifying safety designs when installing and using electrical equipment and systems.

3:45 – 4:45 pm Machine Guarding Speaker: David Ashman Safety and Health Consultant University of South Florida Tampa, FL

This one-hour session will discuss the hazards surrounding the lack of machine guarding in the workplace. The instructor will give an overview of how to indentify machine guarding hazards, report hazards, and avoid contact with machine guarding hazards. Machine guarding and related machinery violations continuously rank among the top 10 of OSHA cita-tions issued.

Breakout � on Workplace Safety & Health –

Construction Industry Certification

8:00 – 4:45 pm OSHA 10 Hour Certification Course on Construction Industry (Day 1) Crystal Ballrooms A & B Convention Level

(Day � of this program is on Tuesday, August 19, �014 beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Crystal Ballrooms A & B. See page 110.)

Speaker/Moderator: Stephen Frost Founder and Principle Elemental Environment, Health, and Safety LLC Land O Lakes, FL

Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of class, the student will receive an OSHA Construction Industry 10 hour course completion card, approved by the Department of Labor. Participants must pre-enroll and register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference participants may attend individual presentations. Refer to the “General Information” section of the program for additional details and registration.

8:00 – 10:00 am Introduction to OSHA This two-hour session will provide attendees with general information about OSHA, including the agency’s mission and history. Information will be given on how to file an OSHA complaint. Resources for a safer and healthier workplace will also be discussed. At the end of this session, attendees will leave with a better understanding of employee rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA guidelines.

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 am HazCom With 3� million workers exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, this one-hour session will discuss the importance of the Hazard Communication Standard. Employers must train and communicate with their employees the risks associated with chemicals found in the workplace. The standard addresses program requirements, proper labeling and training require-ments. Attendees will also be given information on how to minimize risks and exposures.

11:15 – 1�:30 pm Lunch (on your own) Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner... grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!

1�:30 – 1:30 pm Hazardous Materials - FlammablesThis one-hour session will address the two main hazards associated with flammables and combustible liquids: explosions and fires. This standard covers safe handling and storage practices required by OSHA. Attendees will gain a better understanding of flashpoints, classes of flammables and sources of ignition. Grounding, bonding, and risk mitigation are also discussed throughout this session.

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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Crystal Ballrooms A & B, Convention Level

1:30 – �:30 pm Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. This one-hour session will discuss using engineering and workplace controls, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), to reduce hazards in the workplace. When hazards cannot be eliminated, employees must be given the appropriate PPE and be trained on proper use.

�:30 – �:45 pm Break

�:45 – 3:45 pm ElectricalThis one-hour session will introduce attendees to electrical hazards in the workplace and how to avoid and report such hazards. Electricity is accepted as a source of power often without much thought being given to hazards encountered. OSHA’s electrical standards address all serious workplace hazards. Employees are exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and explosions. The objective of the standards is to minimize potential hazards by specifying safety designs when installing and using electrical equipment and systems.

3:45 – 4:45 pm Fall ProtectionIn the construction industry, falls are the main source of fatalities. At-tendees will learn about current injury and fatality rates, as well as the working conditions that require fall protection in accordance with OSHA standards. Fall hazard recognition and avoidance will be highlighted in this one-hour session.

Breakout 3 on Workplace Safety & Health – National

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ERC

Regional SeminarPresented by NIOSH, and The Educational

Research Centers (ERCs) of The University of South Florida. The Deep South ERC at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and

Auburn University & The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ERC

10:00 – 4:00 pm Hall of Cities - Boston & Atlanta Convention Level

Moderator: Hana Osman, Ph.D. Associate Professor Sunshine Education & Research Center University of South Florida College of Public Health Tampa, FL

10:00 – 11:00 am How Do I Develop a Safety and Health Program? Speaker: René Salazar, Ph.D., CIH Assistant Professor Sunshine Education & Research Center University of South Florida College of Public Health Tampa, FL

Safety and health professionals are often tasked with the development and implementation of a safety and health program. This session will provide attendees with the tools necessary for development, endorsement, and evaluation of a program.

11:00 – 1�:00 pm Management of Acute Back Injuries with Safety Considerations Speaker: Cori Repp, M.D. Managing Physician/Medical Director U.S. HealthWorks Bradenton, FL

Acute back injuries account for a large percentage of work related claims. This session will review the current literature on safety considerations and best practice treatments for acute back pain, sprains and strains. The efficacy of pharmaceuticals by class, bracing, and physical therapy will be discussed. Red flags that indicate greater underlying injury will be outlined, as well as indications for further workups including imaging. There will be a discussion on the assignment of activity limitations and a review of literature relating to guidelines of care.

1�:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner... grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!

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1:00 – �:00 pm Finding Your Work-Life Balance: Is There an App for That? Speaker: Elizabeth Maples, Ph.D. Deputy Director Deep South Center for Occupational Health And Safety (NIOSH ERC at UAB and Auburn University) Birmingham, AL

An individual is more than their career and home life. Sometimes demands from work can get us out-of-balance, overloaded and stressed. Occupa-tional stress can impact an individual’s physical and mental health. Under these conditions, occupational stress can impact the bottom line of a busi-ness or organization. In this interactive session, awareness of occupational stress and strategies to find work-life balance will be discussed.

�:00 – 3:00 pm The Occupational Health Nurse: The Best Kept Secret in Managing Workers’ Compensation Speaker: Kathleen Buckheit, MPH, BSN, COHN-S/ CM/SM, CCM Director of Continuing Education and Outreach NC Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Prevention of injuries and illnesses is the best way to preserve the work-force, avoid costs and lost time, and maintain quality and productivity. The occupational health nurse (OHN) will be able to identify the various roles that can be most effective in the multidisciplinary approach to managing occupational injuries and illnesses. For other health and safety profession-als, this presentation will enlighten them as to how the OHN, as a licensed health care provider, can be of great value to the team working with the employer and the employee.

3:00 – 4:00 pm Workplace Violence Speaker: Paul Spector, Ph.D. Professor Department of Psychology Sunshine Education & Research Center University of South Florida Tampa, FL

The presentation will define workplace violence and will discuss its preva-lence. The types of violence will be discussed, and the claim rates for violent behavior against police, medical personnel, and others will be presented. The factors that lead to workplace violence will be outlined.


Advanced Safety Program 1:00 – 4:15 pm Grand Ballrooms 13 & 14 Convention Level

Moderator: James Smith, M.S., CSP Director Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Boca Raton, FL

1:00 – �:00 pm Safety �4/7 – Fostering a Safety Culture On and Off the Job Speaker: Kelly Bernish, ASP, COSS President Global SHE Solutions Cocoa Beach, FL

This presentation is intended to discuss why we need to protect workers on and off the job. Providing education, communication and changing the behavior/habits of the employee while on and off the job can effectively increase worker safety. The course will discuss how to do this, explore methodologies used to effectively implement this approach, and discuss successes that affect positive safety behavior changes that are carried forward at work or off the job.

�:00 – �:15 pm Break

�:15 – 3:15 pm Claims Adjusters Working with Loss Control to Reduce Work-Related Injuries Panel: Kristy D. Sands, CWC, CWCL Senior Account Manager Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Miramar, FL

Bart Douglas, AIC Area Senior Vice President, Managing Director Gallagher Claim Advocacy Practice Group Miami, FL

James Smith, M.S., CSP Director Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Boca Raton, FL

This is a panel discussion on how adjusters and loss control professionals can work together to advance accident prevention. The panel will discuss various methods by which claims adjusters can provide information includ-ing claims reports and participate with loss control professionals to create effective accident prevention tools.

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7:00 – 11:00 pm Reception & Entertainment Palms Ballrooms - Sabal, Sago & Royal Convention Level Featured Entertainment: KENNY LOGGINS with Sister Hazel as opening entertainment

Casual attire. Beverages & heavy hors d’oeuvres. Adults only, please. Refer to “General Information” section of program for additional information.



3:15 – 4:15 pm Ergonomics....There Are People in the Workplace Introduction of Speaker: Kelly Bernish, ASP, COSS President Global SHE Solutions Cocoa Beach, FL

Speaker: Paul R. Myers, CSP, CPE Technical Consultant – Ergonomics & Manufacturing Technology Risk Control Services, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Atlanta, GA

People have things they can do...“capabilities” and things they can’t do...“limitations”...and if we don’t take these capabilities & limita-tions into consideration when we design the human interface with the workplace....“things just don’t work.” On the process side of the inter-face...poor quality, inefficiencies, and waste...on the human side... those pesky musculoskeletal injuries that always lead the way as the #1 type of employee injury. So what are we in American industry to do...what do we need to address these inherent differences in the people who populate our workplaces? We need a design tool that is rooted and grounded in the age old disciplines of anthropometry, physiology, psychology and engineering... could there be such an all-inclusive design tool.....yes...ERGONOMICS!!

Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Grand Ballrooms 13 & 14, Convention Level

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, �014



General Industry Certification 8:00 – 11:15 am OSHA 10 Hour Certification Course on General Industry (Day �) Crystal Ballrooms D - F Convention Level

Moderator: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of classes, the student will receive an OSHA General Industry safety and health 10 hour course completion card through an approved outreach trainer. Participants must pre-enroll and register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference participants may attend individual presentations. Refer to the “General Information” section of the program for additional details and registration.

8:00 – 9:00 am Walking Surfaces Speaker: Keith Brown Safety Team Leader and Supervisor USF Safety Florida (OSHA �1d) Consultation Program Alachua, FL

Attendees will be introduced to the OSHA rules that cover walking and working surfaces in the workplace and discuss the workplace hazards that could result if the rules are not followed. Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicle accidents as a cause of fatali-ties. The OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed.

9:00 – 10:00 am Fire Protection Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

This presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control to protect workers on the job. Emphasis is placed on escaping from fires; however, additional hazards discussed include explosion, earthquake, bomb threat, toxic vapors, and storms (tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.). Compounding factors that frequently cause more injuries than the hazard itself include panic and confusion, poor visibility, lack of information, and misinformation. These factors will also be discussed.

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 am Safety & Health Programs Speaker: Mylene Kellerman Safety and Health Supervisor University of South Florida Orlando, FL

This session is a basic overview of Safety and Health Programs in the workplace. Discussed are potential hazards that could result from an inadequate safety and health program, how to develop an effective safety and health program, and how to avoid and report workplace hazards that result from failure to follow a developed Safety and Health Program. This presentation discusses some hazards that are not regulated by govern-mental standards.

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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Crystal Ballrooms A & B, Convention Level Breakout 7 on Workplace

Safety & Health – Advanced Safety Program

8:00 – 4:15 pm Crystal Ballrooms N - Q Convention Level

Moderator: James Smith, M.S., CSP Director Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Boca Raton, FL

8:00 – 9:00 am How To Prevent Your Next WC Injury! Critical Hiring Practices Moderator: Julie A. Croushore, Esq. National Account Executive CCMSI Wakefield, MA

Panel: Donna Hoctor, PT, ATC Field Manager Briotix Centennial, CO

Jason C. Taylor, Attorney McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. Tallahassee, FL

Mark G. Gardner Chief Executive Officer Avatar Management Services, Inc. Macedonia, OH

Is this job candidate a risk-taker, will he/she make safety a priority?? Does he/she have prior conditions or injuries that limit the ability to lift safely? If you could have that information at the time of hire, it may pre-vent an accident before it happens. Join us for a panel discussion on tools to improve the hiring process to mitigate or prevent future injuries and accidents and the legal traps to maneuver around to do it successfully. Behavioral assessments and physical abilities testing used in the hiring process help employers understand the capabilities and limitations of job candidates. Learn what these two tools are and how to use them, as well as hear, from an attorney on potential traps and how to maneuver through the process appropriately.

9:00 – 10:00 am Risk and Safety - Two Birds of a Feather that Should Flock Together Speaker: Gary Lopez, M.S., CSP Area Assistant-Vice President Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Wesley Chapel, FL

This presentation will address the similarities and differences between the safety and insurance professionals as it relates to workplace safety. It will delve into how the two professions have the same goal but tend to approach it in different ways. The presentation will address what the two can do to work together and both attain their similar goals.


Construction Industry Certification

8:00 – 11:15 am OSHA 10 Hour Certification Course on Construction Industry (Day �) Crystal Ballrooms A & B Convention Level

Speaker/Moderator: Stephen Frost Founder and Principle Elemental Environment, Health, and Safety LLC Land O Lakes, FL

Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of class, the student will receive an OSHA Construction Industry 10 hour course completion card, approved by the Department of Labor. Participants must pre-enroll and register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference participants may attend individual presentations. Refer to the “General Information” section of the program for additional details and registration.

8:00 – 9:00 am Struck By“Struck-by” is another major hazard encountered while working in the construction industry. The majority of struck-by accidents involve heavy equipment, such as trucks and cranes. This one-hour session will review common causes of struck-by accidents. Attendees will have a better under-standing of how to recognize, describe, and avoid struck-by hazards.

9:00 – 10:00 am Caught-in-Between“Caught-in-between” injuries occur by being caught, or compressed, between two objects. These types of accidents are one of the four main causes of fatalities in the construction industry. This one-hour session will discuss the major hazards, including unguarded machine parts, that lead to these types of accidents. Recognizing and avoiding caught-in-between hazards will be the primary focus of this session.

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 am ScaffoldsScaffolds are defined as any temporary structure used to support tools and/or workers. This one-hour course gives an overview of the OSHA scaffold standard, including elements of a safe scaffold. Proper erection and use of scaffolding is critical in reducing injuries. Topics include the role of the competent person in scaffold assembly, training, and inspection. The focus will be on identification, recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with the use and erection of scaffolding. A live scaffolding and fall protection demonstration will be presented in the exhibitor area. See Safety & Health Breakout 8.

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10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 am Accident Case Studies Panel - Reviewing Accident Events Lessons-Learned Panel: Normagene Dmytriw Sr. Safety & Occ. Health Specialist Broward County Board of County Commissioners Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gary Lopez, M.S., CSP Area Assistant-Vice President Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Wesley Chapel, FL

How to investigate and report an on-the-job accident and recommend pre-ventative future measures is the subject of this breakout. This presentation is an actual case study of an aerial lift accident.

11:15 – 1�:15 pm Distracted Driver Management Program - Reducing Fleet Accidents and Injuries Panel: John Petrelli, CPCU, AIC, ARM Risk Manager Orange County Board of County Commissioners Orlando, FL

Del Lisk VP, Safety Services Lytx (formerly DriveCam) San Diego, CA

The panel will discuss how to establish an effective driver management program to reduce fleet accidents.Transportation accidents are the leading cause of on-the-job fatalities. The presentation will discuss how driver management programs, using technology properly, can change driver behavior to reduce fleet accidents. The use of technology provides evidence-based feedback on driver behaviors which allows on organization to establish effective coaching tools to change the driver behaviors. The critical discussion is to create the “coaching the driver” program element to sustain long lasting fleet accident prevention.

Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Crystal Ballrooms N - Q, Convention Level


1:00 – �:00 pm Reducing Slip, Trip and Falls Claims - Leading Causes of Work-Related Injuries Speaker: James Smith, M.S., CSP Director Risk Control Services Arthur J. Gallagher Boca Raton, FL

The presentation will discuss slip/trip/fall same level claims, one of the leading causes of work-related industrial accidents. In this presentation we will look at contributory causes, standards of care, accident investiga-tion techniques and methods to prevent or address common slip/trip/fall claims in the workplace.

�:00 – 3:00 pm Effective Accident Investigation Speaker: William Oberrender Safety and Sanitation Supervisor Dart Container Corp. Plant City, FL

OSHA requires employers to provide a safe workplace for its employees. By uncovering the conditions that lead to employee accidents and injuries, accident investigations help employers correct those conditions. Effective accident investigations can help eliminate disruption to the continuity of the work flow.

3:00 – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 – 4:15 pm Indoor Air Quality Claims - Successful Methods to Handle Claims and Prevent Recurrence Speaker: Jim Litrides, CIH Manager, Safety and Occupational Health Broward County Board of County Commissioners Fort Lauderdale, FL

A growing concern in workers’ compensation cases are those that relate to air quality problems in the workplace. This breakout will discuss causes of such conditions, methodologies for mitigating their effects, and investigative techniques for identifying the negative effects, if any, to such exposures.

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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Crystal Ballroom K & L, Convention Level



10:15 – 11:15 am Integrated Approaches to Health and Wellness in the Workplace Introduction of Speaker: Kelly Bernish, ASP, COSS President Global SHE Solutions Cocoa Beach, FL

Speaker: Wayne S. Maynard, CSP, CPE, ALCM Product Director-Workers’ Compensation Ergonomics & Tribology Liberty Mutual Insurance Hopkinton, MA

Considerable attention has been given regarding integrated approaches to workplace health and wellness as evidenced by the NIOSH “Total Worker Health™” initiative. These approaches integrate occupational safety, ergonomics and health protection initiatives with health promotion initiatives to prevent worker injury and illness and to advance worker health and well-being. These approaches recognize employee participation as a common theme linking success for both health protection and health promotion. This presentation will describe an evidence based wellness continuum that pulls together a detailed understanding of the specific fac-tors that can drive healthy work including: ergonomics and physical design of work; impact of job design and work organization on stress; shiftwork design; sleep loss and fatigue; sedentary work and health; safety climate as an indicator of readiness; and impact of return to work programs on health and well-being.

11:15 – 1�:15 pm OSHA Regulatory Update Speaker: Joan M. Spencer Compliance Assistance Specialist Occupational Safety and Health Administration Tampa, FL

Are you ready for what is around the regulatory corner? Are the Hazard Communication and the Walking/Working Surfaces Standards going to change? What is the new penalty system? What industries or hazards is OSHA targeting? The presentation will answer your questions by bringing you up-to-date on OSHA’s regulatory agenda.



Advanced Safety Program 9:00 – 4:30 pm Crystal Ballroom K & L and Cypress Ballroom 1 Foyer Convention Level

9:00 – 10:00 am Critical Impact of All Stakeholders Panel: Bernyce Peplowski, M.D. Senior VP of National Medical Strategy & Innovation US Healthworks Medical Group Valencia, CA

Danny Anderson Regional President Insurance Office of America Longwood, FL

Aaron W. Apostolico Industrial Hygiene Manager The Mosaic Company Lithia, FL

Jacob Lazarovic, M.D. Chief Medical Officer/Sr. Vice President Broadspire Sunrise, FL

Edward Demmi, M.D. Managing Physician US Healthworks Tampa West Tampa, FL

Cori Repp, M.D. Managing Physician US Healthworks Bradenton Bradenton, FL

This panel will outline and discuss how a collaborative process model works to yield breakthrough results in patient care. A payor and three occupational physicians will offer case studies on what works and what doesn’t. They will show how managing the treatment process facilitates the very best outcomes. You will leave this discussion with a new perspec-tive on best practices and how to better frame your role in the workers’ compensation arena.

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

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Breakouts on Workplace Safety & Health (Continued)Cypress Ballroom 1 Foyer, Convention Level

1:30 – 4:30 pm LIVE SAFETY AND HEALTH DEMONSTRATION Cypress Ballroom 1 Foyer Convention Level

Fall Protection Demonstration David Riddle Territory Sales Manager – FL Capital Safety Brooksville, FL

This demonstration is a site seminar that introduces the concepts of fall protection while demonstrating some of the products available in this very important component of workplace safety. The foundation of this demon-stration is based upon the theories of fall protection including the forces involved in a fall, drop tests into web lanyards, suspension and force capa-bilities of harnesses and body belts, as well as proper anchorage require-ments. A full demonstration will be provided concerning OSHA compliant full-body harnesses, harness donning, and filling, connecting equipment, lanyards and personal shock absorbers. Anchorage systems will be dem-onstrated along with an overview of rescue and escape standards.

Gatorland Demonstration Tim Williams Director of Media Productions (Dean of Gator Wrestlin’) Gatorland Orlando, FL

This presentation is designed for employers that have employees work-ing outside of the confines of an office in the outdoors and the special risks associated with such employments. This up close and “personal” presentation is designed to provide safety measures for employees that come in contact with alligators, snakes, spiders, and other risks that are normally not encountered by the typical worker. This “reality show” allows attendees to come in contact with the animals in the wild but at the same time appreciate and respect the unique danger in handling these creatures of nature. Photographs will be permitted.

These breakouts are a part of Breakout 8 on Advanced Safety. However, all conference attendees are invited to attend.

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Other Conference BreakoutsMonday, August 18, 2014

Breakouts For:Risk Managers (Day 1)

Employment Law/Human ResourcesInsurance Agents (Day 1)

Medical (Day 1)National Trends (Day 1)National Review (Day 1)Regulators Roundtable

Regulators College (Day 1)Physical Therapy

Judiciary College (Day 1)

Tuesday, August 19, 2014Breakouts For:

Adjusters, Program OneAdjusters, Program Two

AttorneysInsurance Agents (Day �)

Medical (Day �)Risk Managers (Day �)National Trends (Day �)National Review (Day �)

Employee Leasing: Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)Temporary Staffing

First Responder Heart ClaimsRegulators College (Day �)Judiciary College (Day �)

Return to WorkSocial Security Disability

The Center for Excellence - The Study of Medical Cost Drivers (Day 1)

Wednesday, August 20, 2014Breakouts For:

Florida Division of Workers’ CompensationThe Center for Excellence - The Study of Medical Cost Drivers (Day �)

Medical IssuesLongshore and Harbor Workers’ Act, Jones Act, and Defense Base Act

MediationMulti-State Laws

Medicare Secondary Payer ComplianceJudiciary College (Day 3)

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