Spring 2014
Marriott Hotel 170 Lockwood Boulevard Charleston, SC 29403 United States
Saturday, March 22, 2014 to Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Category: Events
Spring 2014 - Charleston Marriott, Charleston, SC
March 22 - 26, 2014 Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Boulevard Charleston, South Carolina 29403 Phone: (800) 968-3569 Fax: (843) 723-0276
Check in: Friday, March 21, 2014 Check out: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Special rate available until Friday, February 28, 2014
$179 USD per night Group Code: reference SCHSCHA
SCHC guests receive complimentary internet access in the guest rooms.
All hotel guests receive complimentary shuttle service to historic Charleston.
THE CHARLESTON MARRIOTT IS SOLD OUT. TRY THESE OTHER OPTIONS:
The Holiday Inn Express, at 250 Spring St, Charleston, 29403, is within walking distance of the Marriott . The room rates at the HIE will be $229/night for Fri and Sat and $139/night for Sun, Mon, and Tue. The HIE offers free wifi and a free hot breakfast. Rooms may be booked at 1-800-HOLIDAY or online. Reference "SCHC" or code "CHC" http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/charleston/chsld/hoteldetail? CUT OFF DATE: March 11, 2014.
The Courtyard is a little further away from the Marriott, 35 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, 29401, which is not within walking distance, but there is a free shuttle between the Courtyard and the Marriott. Room rates at the Courtyard will be $169/night which includes free shuttle, free parking and free wifi. Reference "SCHC" or Code SCH CUT OFF DATE: March 11, 2014.
Click here for News from the Membership Committee (posted 2/26/14) - information on networking dinners - parking - transportation - local attractions
Project Plan for Implementation of GHS: A Large Company Perspective David Dassenko, Ben Murrin, and Ann Thompson, Ph.D. - 3M Medical Department St. Paul, MN
Developing a Framework for the Quantitative Risk Characterization of Dermal Sensitizers in the Workplace New Source of Data to Strengthen Chemical Health Hazard Assessments Stacy Paradis, Tim Blodgett, and Perry Logan - 3M Corporate Safety and Industrial Hygiene Robert Skoglund, Josie Walton, and Robert Roy - 3M Medical Department St. Paul, MN
Small Package – Big Problem Senthil Pichandi, Gary Pierson, and Matt Donelan - Henkel Adhesive Technologies Rocky Hill, CT
Stealth Expansion of GHS to Address Nanotechnology Lawrence P. Halprin - Keller and Heckman LLP Washington, DC
Facing the challenges in GHS classification: When the harmonized system is not so harmonized Jing Sun, Armanda Erdle, and Ying Zhen - Belzona Global Miami Lakes, FL
Value as the New Standard for Your EHS Program Kathy Malone
A Few Key Technology Innovations to Make Your EHS Program More Effective With Less Work Kathy Malone
Managing Global GHS Labeling Challenges - Adam Bettmann, Lauren Browne, Stephen Campbell, Raleigh Schmidt, Christian Thorvaldson, Ann Thompson 3M Medical Department St. Paul, MN
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Invitations
MEETING and COURSE REGISTRATION FORM (.doc) - ( .pdf )
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AIHA Registry Programs, Wednesday, 3/26, 1-5:30 p.m.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Register Now!
Professional Development Courses
The following courses are scheduled in conjunction with SCHC’s general meeting: (Updated: 11/20/2013)
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) (first of 2-day)
Hazard Communication for the European Union - GHS and Beyond (first of 2-day)
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) (second of 2-day)
Hazard Communication for the European Union - GHS and Beyond (second of 2-day)
HazCom Registry Prep
Monday, March 24, 2014
Science for the Hazard Communicator (1 day)
International Chemical Control Laws (1 day)
ADVANCED TOPICS IN EHS: Role of Human Data in Hazard Communication (a.m.) (a.m.)
ADVANCED TOPICS IN EHS: Risk Management and Communication (p.m.)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
AIHA Registry Exam (p.m.)
Board Meeting Monday, March 24, 2014
All members are invited to attend the Board Meeting, which starts at 1:00pm and concludes at 5:00pm. Advance reservation required, but additional seating may be available.
General Meeting (Preliminary Agenda)
Updated 02/13/2014
This is a PRELIMINARY agenda. Changes can occur at the discretion of the Program Committee. The final agenda will be available at the meeting. We apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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8:00 – 8:30 |
REGISTRATION (Continental breakfast provided)
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8:30 – 8:40 |
BUSINESS MEETING
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8:40 |
MORNING PROGRAM: U.S. and International GHS Update Facilitator – Chris Ruphard, SCHC Program Committee
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8:45 - 9:40 |
KEYNOTE SESSION
Latin America GHS Update
Leticia Cuevas, LL.M., Regulatory Analyst CONFIRMED 3E Company/Verisk, Bethesda, Maryland
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9:40 - 10:00 |
BREAK |
10:00 - 10:40 |
OSHA GHS Update
Maureen Ruskin, Director CONFIRMED Office of Chemical Hazards/Metals, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C.
Jennifer Silk, Consultant CONFIRMED
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10:40 - 11:20 |
Canadian GHS Update
Emily Walter, Regulatory Specialist CONFIRMED ICC Compliance Center Inc., Niagara Falls, New York
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11:20 - 12:00 |
Implementation of GHS in Large and Small Companies
Ann Thompson, Ph.D., Technical Manager CONFIRMED Material EHS, 3M Medical Department, St. Paul, Minnesota
Panagiotis "Noti" Mikroudis, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Product Stewardship CONFIRMED Watson Standard Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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12:00 – 1:30 |
Lunch (on your own - Please consider signing up for a small group networking lunch) President's Lunch (by invitation only)
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1:30 |
AFTERNOON PROGRAM: Data Resources for Chemical Classification Facilitator – David Dassenko, SCHC Program Committee |
1:35 - 2:25 |
Can More Be Less? Assessing Data Available from the C&L Inventory and REACH Websites
Pam Kreis, Consultant CONFIRMED Scientific & Regulatory Solutions, LLC, Ellicott City, Maryland
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2:25 - 2:45 |
BREAK |
2:45 - 3:45 |
New Data Resources: OECD’s eChemPortal
Sally de Marcellus, Electronic Information Analyst CONFIRMED Environmental Directorate, Environment, Health & Safety Division Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Paris, France
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3:45 - 4:30 |
ChemView: EPA's Web Tool for TSCA Chemicals
Sheila C. Canavan, Associate Division Director, Chemical Control Division CONFIRMED Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Washington, D.C.
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4:30 – 5:45 |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
6:00 – 8:00 |
RECEPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH POSTER SESSION
To submit a poster, see the Call for Abstracts and Guidelines FOOD AND CASH BAR PROVIDED
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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8:00 – 8:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:30 – 9:00 |
BUSINESS MEETING / COMMITTEE REPORTS |
9:00 - 9:10 |
BREAK |
9:10 |
MORNING PROGRAM: Advanced Topics in GHS Facilitator – Julia Diebol, SCHC Program Committee |
9:10 - 10:05 |
Q&A Session with GHS Update Speakers
Leticia Cuevas (Latin America/GHS) CONFIRMED Maureen Ruskin / Jennifer Silk (OSHA/GHS) CONFIRMED Emily Walter (Canada/GHS) CONFIRMED
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10:05 - 10:20 |
BREAK |
10:20 - 11:10 |
Advanced Topics in GHS: Evaluating Scientific Studies for Carcinogen Classification Under GHS
Wally Dalbey, Consultant CONFIRMED Dalbeytox, LLC, West Chester, Pennsylvania
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11:10 - 11:50 |
Advanced Topics in GHS: GHS Labeling Considerations for Small Containers and Special Packaging in the U.S., EU, and China
Yunbo Shi, M.D., Managing Partner CONFIRMED CIRS, Louth, Ireland
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11:50 - 12:00 |
MEETING WRAP-UP
David W. Peters, SCHC President
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12:00 |
MEETING ADJOURNS |
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