NSPC | 2022 NECA Safety Professionals Conference

About NSPC | 2022 NECA Safety Professionals Conference

This conference will be taking place May 16-18, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ, and is open to NECA, IBEW, and electrical training ALLIANCE personnel and safety professionals.

At NECA, we believe safety is not a secret. Safety and Health is the focus of NECA Standing Policy 19 and with this in mind, the NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) will be offering safety programs for safety professionals to share with their organizations.

This conference will feature sessions on the following:

Outside Line Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Inside Electrical Construction Industry
Risk Management and Regulations
NFPA 70E and Electrical Safety
Mental Health and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

General Session Speakers

Michael Easter

Michael Easter is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. He is the author of The Comfort Crisis, a bestseller that has been adopted by Major League Baseball teams, top-ranked NCAA D1 football programs, top-tier universities and law programs, major corporations, tier-one military units, and more.
Day 1 | 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM | General Session: The Power of Leaving Your Comfort Zone

John O’Leary

John O’Leary’s epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, “Overwhelming Odds,” in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John’s first book “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” was an instant #1 national bestseller. John’s “Live Inspired” podcast has more than 2,000,000 downloads.
Day 2 | 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM | General Session: The Power of One: How One Attitude, One Action, and One Person Can Change the World

Jeff Espenship

Jeff “Odie” Espenship is an international airline pilot, professional speaker, founder of Target Leadership, author, USAF fighter pilot, husband, father, and all-around good guy! He graduated from the University of Georgia, received top ROTC graduate honors, and was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force. He earned his “silver wings” at Vance AF, Enid, OK where he won the coveted “Commanders Trophy” as the overall top graduate of his entire pilot training class.
Day 3 | 9:45AM – 11:30AM | Closing General Session

Schedule Overview

Monday, May 16

1:00 – 2:45 p.m.	Opening General Session: The Power of Leaving Your Comfort Zone: Michael Easter, National Electrical Contractors Association
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.	Break
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.	Defending OSHA Citations: From Inspection Through Hearing: Philip Siegel, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C. Understand and Strengthen a Company’s Jobsite Safety Climate: Linda Goldenhar, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training DOT Safety for the Electrical Worker and Building a Safe Driving Program: Shelby Ramsey, NG Gilbert Services Worker Wellness and Wellbeing to Enhance Jobsite Safety: Keith Wheeler, HR Resources of the Carolinas, LLC Characteristic of a Workplace Electrical Fatality: Daniel Majano, Electrical Safety Foundation International
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.	Break
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.	Breakout Sessions How to Reduce Ergonomic Risk: Jae Lee, Greenlee The Future Of Safety – Innovations That Are Driving a Safer Jobsite: Justin Azbill, Milwaukee Tool
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Opening Reception & Tradeshow
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	Reception

Tuesday, May 17

8:00 – 7:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Legal Cannabis and Workplace Safety Considerations: Adele Abrams, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC Retain Key Employees With a Self-Motivating Work Environment: Tom Hudgin, Wilmington Quality Associates Safety Culture and the Line Crew: Lessons from the Field: Deborah Kelly, Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust Electrical Safe Work Practices, Test Instruments and Associated Requirements: James Dollard, Jr, Flintlock Technical Services
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.	Break and Tradeshow
10:15 -11:30 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Distracted Driving: What’s Important to You?: Stewart Van Duzer, Federated Insurance Elevating Safety Culture Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Chevon Bowen, HLC Safety Consulting, LLC Crane/Digger Certifications and Tracking: Neil Tolson, Electrical Industry Certifications Association The Role Ladder Racks and Van Interiors Play in Safety: Jon Bezon, Adrian Steel Company 2021 NFPA 70E Significant Changes: James Dollard, Jr, Flintlock Technical Services
11:30 – 11:40 a.m.	Break
11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Topic to be announced, presented by United Rentals Driving Safety Culture By Leveraging Technology: Justin Azbill, Milwaukee Tool
12:10 – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Understanding OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine and the Unforeseeable Employee Misconduct Defense: Philip Siegel, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C. Task Demand and Effects on Safety and Health: A New Perspective on Pre-task Planning: Babak Memarian, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training Host Contractor: Managing Independent and Sub Contractors: Danny Raines, Raines Utility Safety Solutions, LLC Transforming Supervisors Into Safety Leaders: Chevon Bowen, HLC Safety Consulting, LLC Human Error: Preventing Electrical Problems Through Proper Training and Job Planning: Derek Vigstol, e-Hazard
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 – 4:15 p.m.	General Session: The Power of One: John O’Leary
4:15 – 6:00 p.m.	Closing Reception & Tradeshow

Wednesday, May 18

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Focus Four for Health: An Initiative to Address Four Major Construction Health Hazards: Dr. Laurie Wells, 3M Safety Third Party Prequalification Requirements and Challenges: Moderated by: Josh Bone, Electri International Why ‘Stop Work Authority’ is Not Enough: Rey Gonzalez, HOPE Consulting LLC Heat Regulations and Standards Development in the Construction Industry: Cheryl Ambrose, National Roofing Contractors Association Pinpointing Electrical Hazard Risks through Incident Energy Analysis and Electrical Safety Audits: Derek Vigstol, e-Hazard
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 – 11:30 a.m.	Closing General Session: The Little Things Matter: Jeff Espenship