Synergist - May 2010

This year’s Expo has something for everyone

New Features

One of the new features at the Expo is the Product Demo Theater, sponsored by the Colorado Safety Association. Eighteen organizations will present an assortment of products and services in 20-minute demonstrations, followed by 5-minute Q&A sessions. Product demonstrations will be held Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m.

Product Demo Theater items include air quality monitors, gas and vapor dectors, MSDS software, personal monitoring devices, PID detectors, personal dosimeters, TDI/MDI detection tools, and microbial testing instruments. Services and products involving ergonomics techniques, LEED testing, carbon filter demonstrations, and an explosion proof/dust ignition proof vacuum cleaner system will also be demonstrated.

Conference attendees can share their thoughts, ideas and opinions about current and emerging industry topics during the Soap Box Talk Sessions. Participants will be given five minutes to discuss their topics and five minutes to address questions from attendees. Soap Box Talks will be held on Monday, May 24, from 2: 30 p.m. to 4 p.m. To participate, submit topics to AIHce2010soapbox@aiha.org.

An exciting new addition to this year’s Expo is the photo display created by photojournalist Earl Dotter in collaboration with Cindy A. Becnel and four tribal communities. Holding Mother Earth Sacred depicts the significant contributions these independent nations have made in enhancing energy resources, creating jobs, and preserving worker safety. The photo exhibit also illustrates the tribal beliefs and values that help sustain their communities. For more details about the photo display, visit www.aihce2010.org/aihce10/pdf/MotherEarth.pdf.

Enhanced Expo

New activities and exhibits aren’t the only expansions to the Expo— luncheon discussions will offer greater opportunities for attendees to engage one another and increase their knowledge. Luncheon discussions will be held Monday to Wednesday, with a new focal point each day.

Share your OEHS expertise or improve your industry knowledge at the luncheon discussion facilitated by the Students and Early Career Professionals Committee on Monday, May 24, at 12: 30 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m. On Tuesday, May 25, from 12: 30 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m., NIOSH representatives will lead a discussion on implementation of strategic plans for the NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). Members of the AIHA Technical Committee and staff from NIOSH will host the “Tech Talks” luncheon discussion on Wednesday, May 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Tech Talks will focus on current issues surrounding research and technical content. Seating for each luncheon discussion is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year’s Expo has something for everyone. Be sure to take advantage of all the Expo has to offer—start by planning your Expo schedule using the AIHce Virtual Expo. For more information, visit www.aihce2010.org/aihce10/expo2010/default.htm.