General Workshops
Round 3
Thursday, 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm

A Study of the Risks of Normalization of Deviance
Keith Compton
West B, third floor
 
In today's work environment, slow, seemingly insignificant deviations from standard practices can become the norm.  The risks associated with these deviations are often not realized or understood.  Yet they can cause significant safety and quality issues for an organization. This phenomenon, known as the Normalization of Deviance, was first noted after the space shuttle Challenger disaster.
 
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the principles behind this phenomenon and be able to identify when such risks are occurring in their worksites.  Participants will also learn some ways to correct these situations thus reducing the risks to their organizations.
 
  • Understand the concept of normalization of deviance.
  • Identify situations where this phenomenon is occurring. 
  • Understand the causes that lead to normalization of deviance.
  • Understand the risks associated with normalization of deviance. 
  • Learn some methods to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with this phenomenon.


Kentucky OSH Inspection and Contest Procedures
Haley Kincer, Esq., and Seth Bendorf, CHST
West D, third floor
 
This workshop presents an overview of the Division of OSH Compliance procedures, policies, and contest procedures.  The presenters share updates including new standards, emphasis programs, and what happens after a case is contested.


Safety Culture: Actions for Positive Influence
Ryan Neu, MS, CSP
West A, third floor
 
Changing safety culture can be difficult.  Often, it can be challenging to find a place to start or to identify what changing safety culture really means.  When presented with an opportunity to influence someone's safety mindset, there can be barriers that are hard to overcome.  The barriers present are typically based on past experiences and/or relationships.  Participants will discuss simple practices and actions that can help break down the barriers that prevent us from being effective leaders in safety and create a positive safety culture.
 
  • Understand the distinctions of the Bradley curve.
  • Identify barriers preventing someone from influencing the safety culture. 
  • Simplify practices to build relationships and open opportunities for positive discussions.


The Unthinkable Happened: Working with Responders
Brad Oser, MA, EMT
Mezzanine Room 231, second floor 
 
This workshop examines what happens during a real emergency in facilities.  Working with local first responders brings a complexity to situations that employers may not expect.  Mitigating an emergency with a favorable outcome for everyone is the goal but can often be elusive.  The presentation examines barriers that come between facilities / employers and first responders as well as methods to overcome them.
 
  • Identify the challenges between first responders and facility operators.
  •  Develop strategies for working with first responders to facilitate the highest chance of a favorable outcome for everyone. 
 

Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
Tim Preston
West C, third floor
 
This workshop addresses the use of ADFAD'S, Crash Cushions, and other devices to improve workers safety while working in construction or maintenance work zones.
 
 
Worker’s Compensation Trends and Safety Pays
Brian Black and Scott Wilhoit
Mezzanine 230, second floor
 
The Department of Workers’ Claims provides compensation to workers injured in the course and scope of their employment while also providing a means for employers to fix their potential liability via insurance premiums.  A key feature to keeping workers’ compensation premiums down is maintaining safety and providing a drug-free workplace.  A discussion of trends in claims will be discussed.  OSHA’s Safety Pays Program raises awareness of how occupational injuries and illnesses can impact a company’s profitability.  The program features multiple tools to help employers estimate costs from workplace injuries.  This workshop will explain the program and how it can be a great tool for employers to show the value of implementing workplace safety and health practices that keep employees safe while lowering work-related injury and illness costs.