and remarks by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (video)
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with additional remarks by Eric Byer, President, NACD, and Cal Dooley, President/CEO, ACC
About the Workshop
Building on the success and foundation of a similar event in 2014, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), American Chemistry Council (ACC), and National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) will host an event to explore efforts to enhance chemical safety and security in West Virginia.
Featuring speakers and panelists throughout the chemical value chain, this dynamic and interactive workshop will look at best practices and methods for increasing chemical safety and security for all facilities, including small- to medium-sized enterprises.
Join us for this workshop that promises to deliver helpful tools you can use for your operations.
Agenda
Additional details will be added to the agenda. Please revisit this page in the coming weeks for further information.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reception to follow.
Safely Managing Operations
Exploring practices used by various sized companies to enhance operations, this discussion will cover programs, procedures and policies used by companies that manufacture, handle and distribute chemicals to meet the demands placed on industry in today’s operating environment.
Panelists:
- Michelle Brown, Corporate Process Safety Manager, FMC
- Steve Fenell, President, Sal Chemical
- Jon Scheibe, Global Life Safety Programs Manager, Ashland Inc.
Facilitator: Dan Roczniak, Senior Director of Responsible Care, ACC
When a Crisis Happens
The time to determine how to respond to a crisis is before one occurs. Action needs to be planned, coordinated and tested to ensure all parties—internal and external— are ready. This discussion will explore the benefits of creating a comprehensive plan by building relationships with external responders and by determining how to communicate with all stakeholders, including media and community leaders.
Panelists:
- Dave Binder, Director of Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Tanner Industries
- Daniel P Hagerty, CHMM, Director, Product Safety, Koppers, Inc.
- Marysue Knowles, Senior Consultant, Ann Green Communications, Inc.
- Dale Petry, Director, Kanawha County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Facilitator: Steven Hedrick, President and Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center, Inc.
Scenario Breakout Session
Participants will be given the opportunity to explore industry-specific issues and scenarios in teams to identify best practices and lessons learned. This discussion will allow participants to learn from the experiences and knowledge of their fellow team members, as well as those around the room, when each group shares its input regarding the challenges put before them.
For more information, please contact Mary Green at 1-800-784-4343 or SafetyEventRegistration@anngreencomm.com
