AIHceEXP-FP-Tuesday May 25 Sessions

MAY 24–26

TUESDAY, MAY 25 SESSIONS

All events held on Central Time unless otherwise noted. Click the titles for full descriptions. To view the day's schedule at a glance, visit the AIHce EXP website.

Sessions scheduled to be part of the OnDemand package are noted with this icon throughout the Final Program but are subject to change.

8:00 a.m.–8:25 a.m.

AIHA Main Stage: 5 on the Frontline: Vaccine Supershow

Education Pop-Up: COVID-19 and Implications for the Accuracy of Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing Due to Anosmia and Hyposmia

Presenter: Robert Brauch, AccuTec-IHS.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

E1: Research Roundup Big Data

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. The Role of Big Data in the EHS Profession. Monica Melkonian, ComplianceQuest.

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Comparison Between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agriculture. Jo Anne Balanay, East Carolina University.

E2: Research Roundup Indoor Environmental Quality 1

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Mold Remediation: Naked Scope, Formal Scope, or Specifications. Andrew Havics, pH2, LLC.

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Eww, I touched that! A Review of Measured Microbial Dermal Transfer Efficiencies with Guidance on Incorporation into Microbial Risk Assessments. Heather Avens, Insight Exposure & Risk Sciences.

E3: Hazards of New Energy Storage/Super Battery Storage

Moderator: David Duncan, ERM. Presenters: David Duncan, ERM; Elizabeth Thornhill, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

E4: Effective Practices in Hearing Loss Prevention

Moderator/ Presenter: Thais Morata, CDC/NIOSH.

E5: Ethics in Risk Management, Part 1

Moderator: Charles Redinger, Redinger 360, Inc. Presenters: Glenn Barbi, BD (retired); Fred Boelter, Boelter Risk Sciences and Engineering LLC; Mary O’Reilly, ARLS Consultants.

E6: Notable Confined Spaces — Solvent Evaporation in an Isolated Subsurface Structure and a Fatal Case of Soil Gas Migration Into a Sampling Shed

Moderator: Caroline Switzer, EPCOR Drainage Service. Presenter: Neil McManus, NorthWest Occupational Health & Safety, Canada.

E7: OHS Strategies to Address COVID-19 Impacts in Minority Communities

Moderator: Subena Colligan, Kimberly-Clark. Presenters: Subena Colligan, Kimberly-Clark; Jennifer Hsu, BSI Group.

E8: A New Approach to Real-Time Respiratory Protection Assessment in the Workplace

Moderator: Thomas Peters, University of Iowa. Presenters: Kenneth Farmer II, TSI Incorporated; Paul Bodurtha, Defence Research and Development Canada, Canada; Margaret Sietsema, University of Illinois at Chicago.

E9: Connecting Students and Career Professionals, Part 1

Moderator: Jacob Shedd, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Presenters: Alessandra Pratt, University of Iowa; David McMahan, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Vishal Nathu, University of Cincinnati.

8:30 a.m.–8:55 a.m.

H&W: Level Up Your Hydration Game

9:00 a.m.–9:25 a.m.

AIHA Main Stage: How to Get Published: Tips for Early Career Researchers

9:15 a.m.–9:40 a.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by VelocityEHS | Humantech

How Smart Companies Build World-Class Ergonomics Processes

10:00 a.m.–10:25 a.m.

Education Pop-Up: Professional Industrial Hygiene Consulting in the Gig Economy: What Is It?

Presenter: Michael Zalle, YellowBird.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by PathCon Laboratories

A Leader in Environmental Microbiology

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

F1: Research Roundup Noise 1

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Evaluation and Control of Ultrasound: Ultrasonic Welding. Anthony DiMaggio, CIH, Chubb Global Risk Advisors.

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Preliminary Evaluation of a Wearable Consumer Noise Measurement Device in the Laboratory and the General Indoor Environment. Benjamin Roberts, Cardno ChemRisk.

F2: Research Roundup Respiratory Protection 1

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Implementation of Respiratory Protection Compliance Procedures as part of the COVID-19 Control and Prevention Program for a Global Retailer. Benjamin Chandler, GHD Services, Inc.

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Identifying Substandard and Counterfeit International Respirators: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Experience. Angela Andrews, CDC/NIOSH, NPPTL.

F4: How to Collect Viable Clostridioides difficile Endospore Aerosol Using Impingers

Moderator: Evan Floyd, University of Oklahoma. Presenter: K. A. N. Aithinne, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

F5: Ethics in Risk Management, Part 2

Moderator: Charles Redinger, Redinger 360, Inc. Presenters: Glenn Barbi, BD (retired); Fred Boelter, Boelter Risk Sciences and Engineering LLC; Mary O’Reilly, ARLS Consultants.

F6: Comprehensive Exposure Assessments at the Hanford Site

Moderator: Parker Jones, Washington River Protection Solutions. Presenters: Scott Clingenpeel; Jill Johnston; Michael Zabel, Washington River Protection Solutions.

F8: NIOSH’s Response to COVID-19, Part 1

Moderator: Lisa Delaney, NIOSH. Presenters: Michael Grant; Kyle Moller, NIOSH.

F9: Connecting Students and Career Professionals, Part 2

Moderator: Justine Parker, Cardno ChemRisk. Presenters: Melanie Nembhard, Cardno ChemRisk; Andrew Burgie, NYU GPH; Hope Heichel, Balchem.

F10: UAB Doctoral Student Research Presentations

Moderator: David McMahan, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Presenters: Jacob Shedd; Margaret Summers; Nathan Chen, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

10:30 a.m.–10:55 a.m.

H&W: Moving Mindfully at Work: Small Space Stretches

10:45 a.m.–11:10 a.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion presented by SKC

SKC NoiseCHEK: Ease, Expanded Value, and Intrinsic Safety

11:00 a.m.–11:25 a.m.

Education Pop-Up: Occupational Health and Safety Issues in Natural Disasters

Presenter: Bernard Fontaine Jr., The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc.

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

G1: Research Roundup Emergency Preparedness and Response I

11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Effective Management of IH/OH Issues for Catastrophic Incident Recovery Projects. Sarah Anderson, IFO Group.

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Responding to PPE Shortage During the COVID-19 Crisis: The Massachusetts Emergency Response Team (M-ERT) Experience. Michael Rein, Advanced Functional Fabrics of America.

G2: Research Roundup Chemical Hazards 2

11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thermal Desorption Tube Analytical Method Development for Alpha-diketones and Benzene. Dru Burns, CDC/NIOSH.

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Diesel Engine Exhaust Exposure among Construction Workers in Ontario, Canada. Stephanie Ziembicki, Occupational Cancer Research Centre.

G3: A Comprehensive Review of Ethics, Acceptability, and Data of Wearable Sensors

Moderator: John Snawder, CDC/NIOSH. Presenters: Jennifer Sahmel, Insight Exposure and Risk Sciences; Emanuele Cauda; John Snawder, CDC/NIOSH.

G4: How to Develop Creative Narrative for Better Training and Retention

Moderator/ Presenter: Jonathan Klane, BioRAFT.

G5: Changing the Paradigm of the Modern Day IH/OS Professional

Moderator: Timothy Stirrup, Parvati Consulting LLC. Presenter: Kelsey Forde, Parvati Consulting LLC.

G6: Improving Hazard Identification

Presenters: Doug Pontsler; Glenn Murray, COVE: Center of Visual Expertise.

G7: Building an Efficient and Sustainable In-House Software for OSHA Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) Compliance and Beyond

Presenters: Mahdi Fahim, NC State University; Rachael Perriello, University of North Dakota - Energy & Environmental Research Center; Angela Dartt, Washington University in St. Louis.

G8: NIOSH’s Response to COVID-19, Part 2

Presenters: Chad Dowell; Maryann D’Alessandro; William Lindsley, CDC/NIOSH.

G9: Perspectives on Preparation for the CIH Exam — Version 15.0

Moderator: Margretta Murphy, U of AZ Research Lab Safety Services. Presenters: Pamela Dopart-Morgan, Exponent; April Ames, University of Toledo.

Poster Session 2 Author Attend Time

Topics: Biosafety, Chemical Hazards, Engineering Controls and Ventilation, Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment, Healthcare, Respiratory Protection

For a full list of co-authors and detailed abstracts, see the AIHce EXP 2021 website.

11:30 a.m.–11:55 a.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by Sy-Klone International

Reduce Occupational Exposure in Operator Enclosures: ISO 23875 Performance Requirements

H&W: Portion Control on the Go

12:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Nexus Lounge/Lessons in Leadership Series for Students and Early Career Professionals

Sponsored by Liberty Mutual

12:30 p.m.–12:55 p.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by Draeger, Inc.

Introducing a New Multi-Gas Detection Technology: MicroTubes

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Learn by Draeger: Keeping CSE Safe: OSHA 1910.146 Review & Best Practices

Presenter: Mark Heuchert, Draeger

Lunch and Learn by DuPont: Get the Facts in 2021: Flame Resistant (FR) Face Coverings for Industrial Workers

Moderator: Daniel Hammel, DuPont. Presenters: Allison Fletcher; Mark Tartaglia, DuPont.

1:15 p.m.–1:40 p.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by SafeTraces, Inc.

Aerosol Transmission: Breaking into the Black Box with Real World Data

2:00 p.m.–2:25 p.m.

Education Pop-Up: A Best Practice Approach to Managing Mold and Moisture in Rental Properties

Presenters: Erin Bouttenot, Northeast Laboratory Services; Christine Crocker, Maine Indoor Air Quality Council.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by Simple Safety Coach, LLC

Breaking Free of the Safety Silo

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

H1: Research Roundup Aerosols 2

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Monitoring of Respirable Dust in Taconite Mining using Ultrasonic Personal Aerosol Sampler and NIOSH NMAM 0600. Nima A-Mohajer, Gradient Co.

H2: Research Roundup Noise 2

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Hearing Protectors, Hearing Loss, Noise Exposure, and Injury Risk Among Mining Workers. Richard Neitzel, University of Michigan School of Public Health.

2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Retrospective Assessment of the Impact of Estimated Noise Exposure on Non-fatal and Fatal Injury Rates Among Miners in the US from 1983 to Present. Lauren Smith, University of Michigan.

H3: Comparisons of Exoskeleton Electromyography (EMG) Data to ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV®s)

Moderator: Paul Zoubek, Zoubek Consulting, LLC. Presenters: Terry Butler, Lean Steps Consulting Inc.; Jason Gillette, Iowa State University.

H4: Implementation, Controls, and Outcomes of COVID-Free Protection Zone Model

Moderator: Karen O’Hara, WorkCare, Inc. Presenter: Anthony Harris, WorkCare, Inc.

H5: Why We Can, Must, and Will Become Better Leaders

Moderator: Liz Vold, 3M. Presenters: Jason Kunz, 3M; Justin Hoover, Steel Dynamics, Inc.

H6: Interesting OSHA Health Cases — Facts From the Field, Part 1

Moderator: Lewis Daniel, US DOL - OSHA. Presenters: Sean Tynes; Zachariah Dapron, US DOL - OSHA.

H7: Changing the World One OHTA Course at a Time

Moderator: Chris Laszcz-Davis, MS, CIH, COH, FAIHA, The Environmental Quality Organization, LLC. Presenters: Steven Verpaele, Nickel Institute, Belgium; Alan Leibowitz, EHS Systems Solutions, LLC; Lynn O’Donnell, OHTA.

H8: Movie Matinee, Part 1 — Waging Change (Film Viewing)

Moderator: Kathie Lavaty, Engineering Systems, Inc. Presenters: Abby Ginzberg, Social Action Media; Yamila Ruiz, One Fair Wage.

H9: Mathematical Modeling Approaches to Managing Workplace Safety and Health

Moderator: Gurumurthy Ramachandran, Johns Hopkins University. Presenters: Melissa Edmondson, NIOSH, Johns Hopkins University; Kelsey Babik, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

2:30 p.m.–2:55 p.m.

H&W: Lean on Wellness to Lead Mindfully

2:45 p.m.–3:55 p.m.

Exhibitor Learning Pavilion by Casella

Advances in High Flow Air Sampling Pumps

3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.

I1: Research Roundup Sampling and Analysis 2

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Temporal and Spatial Variations of Trichloramine and Trichloromethane Levels in Four Indoor Swimming Pools and Validation of New Trichloramine 8-hours Sampling Method. Elham Ahmadpour, Montreal University Montreal, Canada.

3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Stability Study and Improved Method Development for Sampling and Analysis of 1,3,5-Triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC). Radha Ukkiramapandian, OSHA.

I2: Research Roundup Management and Leadership

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Forces Influencing Small-Medium Sized Employer Decisions on Worker Protection. Bryan Seal, Indiana University of PA.

3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m. WHOI’s Response to Covid-19 Pandemic. Ronald Reif, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

I3: All About Leading, Lagging, and Predictive Indicators

Moderator/Presenter: Nik Seely, J.M. Huber Corporation.

I4: Wisconsin’s Use of UVGI for Decontamination of PPE During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Moderator: George Gruetzmacher, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Presenters: George Gruetzmacher; Kelli Rush; Robert Vercellino, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene.

I5: Is Your Safety Training Good Enough?

Moderator: Carl Heinlein, American Contractors Insurance Group. Presenter: Daniel Snyder, Safety Mentor.

I6: Interesting OSHA Health Cases — Facts From the Field, Part 2

Moderator: Lewis Daniel, US DOL - OSHA. Presenters: Amber Rose; Ryan Wolschleger, US DOL - OSHA.

I8: Movie Matinee, Part 2 — Waging Change (Film Discussion)

Moderator: Kathie Lavaty, Engineering Systems, Inc. Presenters: Abby Ginzberg, Social Action Media; Yamila Ruiz, One Fair Wage.

I9: Development of Sustainability and Safety Metrics of Selected Greenhouses in the Continental United States

Presenter: Jaime Thissen, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.

3:30 p.m.–3:55 p.m.

H&W: Wine Down Wisely

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

J1: Research Roundup Hazard Recognition and Exposure Assessment 2

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Biomonitoring and Environmental Exposure Assessment for Unintentional Occupational Exposure to Illicit Drugs at State Police Laboratories. Kendra Broadwater, NIOSH.

5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. NIEHS, Worker Training Program, Opioids and the Workplace Leadership Training Program. Jonathan Rosen, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training.

J2: Advanced Hearing Conservation in Construction During Pandemics and Beyond

Moderator: Erik Johnson, 3M. Presenters: Sharath Smith; Pegeen Smith, 3M.

J3: Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Onboard Coast Guard Small Boats

Moderator/Presenter: Ryan Butler, US Coast Guard.

J4: Mesothelioma in Taconite Ore Miners

Moderator: Robert Strode, C&IH, Inc. Presenters: Andrey Korchevskiy,C&IH, Inc.; Linda Dell, Ramboll.

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

J5: Showing the Value of Industrial Hygiene Through Operational Risk Communication

Presenter: Dave Risi, VelocityEHS.

J6: How ANSI Standards Z117.1 and Z390.1 May Impact Your Confined Space Program

Moderator: Janet Keyes, CHESS, Inc. Presenters: Michael Palmer, Ensafe; William Walker, Battalion Oil.

J7: Comparison of Filtration Efficiencies of N95s and KN95s During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Moderator: K. A. N. Aithinne, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Presenters: Evan Floyd; Changjie Cai, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

J8: Leveraging Partnerships, Growing Local Grassroots Talent, and Delivering Results in Global OEHS Initiatives

Moderator: Chris Laszcz-Davis, The Environmental Quality Organization, LLC. Presenters: Richard Hirsh, Nektar Therapeutics; Thomas Fuller, Illinois State University; Mary O’Reilly, ARLS Consultants; Steven Verpaele, Nickel Institute, Belgium; Garrett Brown, Maquiladora Health & Safety Support Network; Lydia Renton, BluMetric Environmental Inc., Canada.

J9: COVID-19 Prevention Measures and Organizational Policies in the California Grocery Store Industry

Presenter: Constancia Dominguez, University of California, Berkeley.