BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
9:40 –10:30 a.m.
Security Awareness 101
An Effective Safety Campaign:
The Cornerstone to Success
PRESENTER: Stephan Salmonson, PPS, President,
PROtective Services, Inc., Mora, MN
Often, companies don't have a lack of desire to take their
safety culture from bad to good, or good to great, they
just lack an effective plan to get them there. Building on
concepts from the "Safe 4 the Right Reasons" presentation,
this session teaches you how to create an effective safety
campaign that not only changes how you look at your own
safety, but also achieves staying power.
“Wow!” “Great!” “Everyone could use this!” are typical
reactions to this popular program. Topics include
identifying and reducing security risks; reactions during
duress; evidence gathering/documentation; effective signage;
interagency reporting; the ABCs of security; three layers of
security; robbery survival; response to angry, shouting and
armed co-workers/clients; explosives recognition; security
equipment (cameras); Emergency Response Procedures
(ERP) and policy/protocols. This program is a must!
Did OSHA Just Ban Drug Testing and
Safety Incentives?
11:10 a.m.– noon
PRESENTER: Dale Lesinski, DiVal Safety, Buffalo, NY
PRESENTER: Tom Slattery, CSP, ARM, Raven Industries,
Sioux Falls, SD
You may have heard that the updates to OSHA’s recordkeeping
rules issued in May will require many companies to report
their OSHA 300 log information online starting in 2017. But
did you know that the new rules also make it very difficult to
have a traditional safety incentive program or conduct postaccident drug testing and be in compliance? This session will
provide an overview of the new rules and explain what types
of incentives and drug testing are allowed under the new rules
that will be enforced starting 11/1/16.
You’re On a Team, You May as Well Be
Good at It
PRESENTER: Kit Welchlin, President, Welchlin
Communication Strategies, Minneapolis, MN
Working together is a difficult, complicated communication
task. Working well together is a necessity. Learn how to
participate effectively and build cohesiveness on a team in
this fast-paced and activity-filled program.
Care Pathways for Spine-Related Injuries
PRESENTER: Scott Munsterman, Best Practices Academy,
Brookings, SD
Health care costs are directly associated with the care
pathway the patient chooses or is directed to early on in the
delivery process. This reactionary approach has been costly.
Developing competencies and implementing population
health programs requires significant effort and takes time.
Key success factors include implementing new care models,
aligning providers in care coordination, and implementing
good technology. Spine related conditions top the list of overall
costs to employers. Learn how you can save costs and improve
outcomes for them.
The Glass Ain’t Half Full, It’s Just Too Big
PRESENTER: Mark Mayfield, Mayfield Presentations,
Oro Valley, AZ
This is a humorous approach to a very serious subject and
emphasizes that creativity is the key component in managing
change. Learn change theory and creative exercises in this
upbeat, fast-paced program that will leave you laughing and
provide you with change management skills.
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
PRESENTERS: Jeff Shultz and David Kroon, Attorneys,
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C., Sioux Falls, SD
This session will provide an overview of the critical aspects
and considerations of implementing a drug testing program
in your workplace, and the implications of prescription
drugs in the workplace. These legal experts will also provide
front line supervisors and safety managers with practical
information regarding when and why drug testing should
be completed and how to avoid running afoul of laws
protecting employees when it comes to drug testing and
prescription drug use.
Dealing With Difficult People: How To
Work With Bullies, Tyrants and Jerks
PRESENTER: Kit Welchlin, President, Welchlin
Communication Strategies, Minneapolis, MN
It’s estimated that 20 percent of our population can be
classified as difficult people. No matter where you go, there
will be at least one to deal with. Learn to identify types of
difficult people, and strategies for controlling your emotions
and responding appropriately.
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BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
11:10 a.m. – noon, cont.
2:35–3:25 p.m.
JSAs, JSOs and RAs
Occupational Fatigue: The Next BIG Issue?
Part 1
PRESENTER: JoAnn Dankert, ASP, CHMM, CET, National
Safety Council, Itaska, IL
Many organizations are using Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), Job
Safety Observations (JSOs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) to
help identify hazards and reduce risk. But are organizations
taking advantage of the synergistic effects between these
tools? Are you getting the most out of them by ensuring
that these tools work together? This session will focus on
common elements and how these tools should interact for
the best possible results — reduction in workplace incidents.
Emergency/Disaster Preparedness
PRESENTER: Stephan Salmonson, PPS, President,
PROtective Services, Inc., Mora, MN
This overview will assist you with the four steps of the
planning process, establishing teams, assessing risk/hazards,
and developing and implementing plans. Statistics on
terrorism,
domestic terro
rori
rism, computer security, targeting, significant
dates, specific threats
threeat
atss and probabilities are also discussed. This
is an excellent program
m to
o begin or focus your security efforts.
12:00 p.m.
PRESENTER: JoAnn Dankert, ASP, CHMM, CET, National
Safety Council, Itaska, IL
Fatigue is a pervasive problem in our society that adversely
affects the quality and safety of our daily lives. At home
and at work, fatigue-induced errors can have devastating
consequences. It’s a complex issue that should be discussed
and managed. This session will cover physical and mental
tiredness; shift work scheduling factors and injury risk;
demographic issues; medical conditions; sleep disorders; and
technical and organizational approaches to managing fatigue.
Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update,
Industry Trends and Challenges
PRESENTER: James Marsh, Director, South Dakota
Department of Labor, Pierre, SD
Get a thorough update on South Dakota workers’
workers
compensation rules and regulations from the office that
Marsh
administers the state’s labor laws. James Ma
arsh directs the
division that helps settle all problems betwee
between
en employers and
workers, enforces wage and hour and child la
labor laws, answers
questions about state and federal unemployment
unemployyment laws, and
compensation
administers the state’s workers’ compensatio
on system.
Governor’s Workplace
Safety Awards Luncheon
AWARDS PRESENTATION
The South Dakota Safety Council and the Governor’s office
have partnered to recognize excellence in safety through the
Governor’s Safety Awards. Join us at the twenty-fourth annual
Governor’s Safety Awards Luncheon where we honor South
Dakota’s “best of the best” employers for outstanding safety
performance. Governor Daugaard and Lt. Governor Michels
have been invited.
SAY IT WITH HUMOR
Luncheon Speaker: Mark Mayfield, Mayfield Presentations
Known as “The Corporate Comedian,” Mark Mayfield has merged his corporate background as a lobbyist and his
comedic background as a nightclub performer to create an extremely unique style. He has shared the stage with Peter
Frampton, Colin Powell, and Bob Newhart, and has introduced the President of the United States. Raised on a Kansas
farm, he received two degrees from Kansas State University and served as National President of the Future Farmers
of America. From comedy shows to seminars, Mark’s philosophy is simple: say it with humor and people will take the
message home. A national convention planner recently called Mark “one of the very few, really funny, inspiring men in
America today.” (Mark’s mom also said that once after a small bribe.)
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BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
2:35 – 3:25 p.m., cont.
3:40–4:30 p.m.
Communicating Across the Generations
at Work
Occupational Fatigue: The Next BIG Issue?
Part 2
PRESENTER: Kit Welchlin, President, Welchlin
Communication Strategies, Minneapolis, MN
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth:
SDOSHA Update
Having a high degree of technical skill is not enough to
ensure a successful career. A person must also possess a high
degree of interpersonal communication competence. With
four different generations converging upon the workplace,
everyone needs to be equipped with practical strategies to
deal with the differences. If you’re a 28-year-old manager,
how do you establish credibility without seeming arrogant?
If the Baby Boomers have most of the good jobs in your
organization, how do you keep your young people around?
If you are significantly younger than everyone else on team,
how do you get people to listen?
Why Do We Need Electrical Assessments?
PRESENTER: Todd Weidner, PE, Principal, West Plains
Engineering, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD
Learn how to improve the safety of your facility with
assessments of your electrical systems, including: arc
flash, short circuit analysis, selective overcurrent device
coordination and infrared thermography. Each topic
will be discussed and de-mystified. You’ll gain a basic
understanding of electrical safety requirements and
assessments that can help you achieve your safety goals.
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Code and NFPA 70 National
Electrical Code items will be covered.
Critical Workplace Situations —
The Workplace Violence Phenomenon
PRESENTER: Stephan Salmonson, PPS, President,
PROtective Services, Inc., Mora, MN
This session offers practical guidance and recommendations
for preventing and responding to potential workplace
violence. Topics covered will include identification of risk
factors, prevention measures, emergency responses,
actor profiles and warning signs, verbal and
non-verbal risk factors, victim protection
methods, "active shooter" survival
recommendations, and Crisis/
Incident Management (CIM)
plans. Be prepared!
PRESENTERS: Sheila Stanley, Area Director, and Rob
Blomster, Assistant Director, South Dakota OSHA
Compliance, Sioux Falls, SD
Hear an informative and engaging summary of what’s
happening with OSHA’s new office in South Dakota. Learn
about the “state of the state” with regard to OSHA compliance
issues here in South Dakota. Sheila Stanley, Area Director,
and Rob Blomster, Assistant Area Director, will update you
on the new office, upcoming regulations, emphasis programs,
and frequently cited standards.
Stress, Time and Procrastination:
Are You a Burnout?
PRESENTER: Kit Welchlin, President, Welchlin
Communication Strategies, Minneapolis, MN
Nearly half the nation’s workers say job stress is destroying
their mental and physical health, and eroding productivity.
Learn 30 techniques to relieve stress, 20 time-management
techniques and five steps to stop procrastination.
Distracted Driver — Are YOU the Problem?
PRESENTER: Lisa Kons, Traffic Safety Programs Coordinator,
Minnesota Safety Council, St. Paul, MN
Distracted driving is now involved in 80% of the crashes and
it’s not just cell phones that are to blame. Do you play the
blame game behind the wheel . . . is it always the OTHER
drivers? How many decisions do you make driving in one
mile? Can you really multi-task? Learn the answers to these
questions and walk away with tools and resources to keep
your employees and their families safe behind the wheel.
Active Shooter/Armed Intruder: Lessons
Learned and Updates
PRESENTER: Stephan Salmonson, PPS, President,
PROtective Services, Inc., Mora, MN
This updated presentation briefly reviews basic concepts/
observations, examines how to recognize suspicious
indicators and includes discussion of possible motive and
intent. We’ll also discuss defining imminent danger, deescalation methods, benefits of security/risk assessments,
survival options and due diligence considerations.
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