FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Gearing Up
2021

Non-manufacturers that want to support MAM members and Missouri manufacturing can connect through event sponsorship and/or one of the MAM Network Partnership programs.
We offer a variety of partnership opportunity levels for both businesses and institutions of education.
Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us to learn about our various partnership options.
Contact us at Info@mamstrong.org
Exclusive Benefits to MAM Members from our Partners
A Partner is a defined as a business who does not qualify as a manufacturer but provides services or products that will benefit our manufacturing Members.
Each Partner company is thoroughly vetted and researched to ensure we are collaborating with a recognized expert in their field and trusted resource.
A key factor is they must align with Missouri Association of Manufacturer’s mission: To Promote, Preserve and Advance manufacturing in Missouri.

Non-manufacturers that want to support MAM members and Missouri manufacturing can connect through event sponsorship and/or one of the MAM Network Partnership programs.
We offer a variety of partnership opportunity levels for both businesses and institutions of education.
Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us to learn about our various partnership options.
Contact us at Info@mamstrong.org
Exclusive Benefits to MAM Members from our Partners
A Partner is a defined as a business who does not qualify as a manufacturer but provides services or products that will benefit our manufacturing Members.
Each Partner company is thoroughly vetted and researched to ensure we are collaborating with a recognized expert in their field and trusted resource.
A key factor is they must align with Missouri Association of Manufacturer’s mission: To Promote, Preserve and Advance manufacturing in Missouri.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Day 1 - September 19, 2023

7:30 - 8:30AM
8:30 - 9:30AM
9:45 - 10:45
9:45 - 11:45AM
10:55 - 11:55AM
Noon - 1:15PM
1:30 - 2:30PM
1:30 - 2:45PM
3:00 - 4:00PM
4:15 - 5:00PM
5:00-6:00PM
Registration, Exhibitors & Breakfast Open
OSHA: Updates and Issues - Karena Lorek, OSHA KC Area Dir.
Karena Lorek is the Area Director for OSHA's KC Area Office, which covers the
western 2/3 of Missouri. Prior to becoming and Area Director, she was the Assistant
Regional Administrator for Region VII OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program.
Karena has also served as the Acting Deputy Director of the Directorate of
Enforcement Programs in Washington DC. Karena started her career with OSHA
in Cleveland, Ohio, and has worked with OSHA for over 17 years.
Panel: Identifying, Implementing and Maintaining Sustainability Initiatives (Moderator: Randy Niederer, Cambridge Air Solutions; Panelists: Doug Neidigh, Missouri State University; Glyn Strong, Solarus;
Carl Kicklighter, Vital Farms)
Ergonomic and Human Factor Applications of AI Technology: Misconceptions, Current and
Future Applications (Mark Heidebrecht, Ergonomics International & ErgoMethods)
3M Fall Protection Demonstration Truck (Emery McReynolds, 3M) Special Session from 9:45 - 11:45AM
Arc Flash Hazards and Mitigation (Shane McAnally, SMC)
Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention in Manufacturing (George Bower, DEKRA)
Wolves Can't Fly - Dan Meers, KC Wolf from the Kansas City Chiefs
Dan Meers is widely known as KC Wolf, the official mascot of the
Kansas City Chiefs. Back in November of 2013, Dan was practicing
a stunt involving a bungee cord and a zipline when he fell from a
height of 75 feet into the stadium seats. Despite suffering serious
injuries, Dan kept his spirits high through recovery and now shares
his experience with hundreds of groups each year. The main
takeaway from his story? Well, you'll have to join us to hear that!
Leading with Safety (George Bower, DEKRA)
Use of Technology in Your Fleet Safety Management and Positioning Your Safety Program to
Control Operation Costs (James Lombard, Higginbotham Insurance & Financial Services)
Reasonable Suspicion: Recognizing 'Under the Influence' (John Throckmorton, TOMO Drug Testing)
Root Cause Analysis & Accident Investigation (Steve Bell, Employers' Health and Safety)
Connected Worker: The Industry 4.0 Missing Link in Achieving Productivity While Reducing Risk
(Aaron Johnson, MākuSafe)
Physical Demand Analysis v. Risk Analysis: Understanding the Difference (Mark Heidebrecht,
Ergonomics International & ErgoMethods)
Hound Labs Special Presentation
The Advantages of Breath Testing for Identifying Recent Cannabis Use
(Aaron Atkinson, Hound Labs)
EHS Conference Reception & Safety Awards
Reception Sponsor:
Day 2 - September 20, 2023
7:30 - 8:15AM
8:15 - 9:15AM
8:15 - 9:30AM
9:45 - 10:45AM
10:55 - 11:55AM
Noon - 1:30PM
1:45PM
Registration, Exhibitors & Breakfast Open
OSHA Update for the Manufacturing Industry (Elizabeth Morales, OSHA)
Understanding the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act (Todd Sieleman, Todd Safety Consultation)
Industrial Hygiene: The Path to Protecting Worker Health (James Browning, Insperity; Dylan Romo,
John A. Jurgiel & Associates) Special Session from 8:15- 9:30AM
Confined Space: Issues and Clarification of OSHA Confined Space Rescue (Chris Koester,
Priority One Safe-T, LLC)
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Strategies (Julie O'Keefe, Armstrong Teasdale)
Injury Prevention and the Aging Industrial Athlete (Mercy Occupational Therapy)
What to do About OSHA! How to Prepare for an OSHA Visit and What to do to be
OSHA-Compliant (Russ Hinds, Mid-America Safety & Environmental)
Building Up Safety by Building Your Brand (Abby Ferri, Insurate)
Regulatory Updates and Highlights from Environmental Compliance Audits
(Tia Jeter, SCS Engineers)
3 Ways to Shape Your Safety Culture
David Galloway, Continuous MILE Consulting
David Galloway is the Founder and President of Continuous MILE Consulting.
He has over 39 years of manufacturing experience, with leadership roles in
Operations, Research, Quality, Engineering, Strategy and Safety. David is the
author of the bestselling Industrial Safety book, Safety WALK, Safety TALK.
He is also the creator of the Pocket Guide for a Safety Conversation™ and
the Safety Conversation Guide PRO application.
CONFERENCE ENDS
Agenda, conference session topics and speakers subject to change.