Spring 2023 Safety & Environmental Conference (ISEC)
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May 16 - 18, 2023
ISRI’s Safety and Environmental Conference (ISEC) is the most comprehensive source of up-to-date information and guidance concerning safe operations and environmental compliance in the recycled materials industry. EHS and Operations professionals from across the industry share lessons learned, best practices, and much more.

Come learn from the industry leaders in EHS and operations, take part in Q&A, offer your expertise to others in open discussions, and leave with actionable plans to implement in your organization.

Circle of Safety Excellence™ (COSE) charter members receive one comp registration to the conference. To receive the comp code please contact Tony Smith, tsmith@isri.org.

Early Bird Registration: On or before April 16

 

Early Bird Registration: $390 | $780 (Member|Non) - On or before April 16

Regular Registration: $465 | $855 (Member|Non) - April 17 - May 15

CONFERENCE TOPICS
  • Preventive Technology;
  • Environmental Update;
  • EV Battery Handling, Storage, and Transportation;
  • Hazard Recognition - Fire Safety in the Recycled Materials Industry;
  • Industrial Hygiene / Combustible Dust / Respirable Dust;
  • Lithium Battery Handling, Storage, and Transportation;
  • Organizational Culture and Safety;
  • OSHA Regulatory Update;
  • Radiation Myths and Facts;
  • Reasonable Suspicion;
  • Small Systematic Approach to EHS (non-certification); and
  • Transportation Update.
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH
Hotel Information

A limited number of sleeping rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at the discounted rate of $159 per night single/double + tax and fees.

Sleeping room reservations may be made directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-325-0720 or online at https://www.druryhotels.com. Please reference Group Number 10020452 when making your reservation to qualify for the discounted rate.

Hotel reservations must be made on or before the “cutoff date” of Monday, April 13, 2023.

DRURY PLAZA HOTEL ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH

2 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.
Phone: (800) 231-3003

Preliminary Agenda

All times are noted in Central Time and the schedule is subject to change.

Day 1

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
  • 7:00 a.m. Registration and Badge Pick-up
  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Introductions and Safety Update
  • 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Radiation Myths and Facts
  • 10:00 a.m. Networking Break
  • 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Environmental Update
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Industrial Hygiene / Combustible Dust / Respirable Dust
  • 1:45 p.m. Networking Break
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Preventive Technology
  • 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Reasonable Suspicion - Rapid Fire
  • 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Breakout
  • 4:30 p.m. Day One Concludes
  • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Day 2

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • 7:30 a.m. Registration and Badge Pick-up
  • 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. OSHA Regulatory Update
  • 10:00 a.m. Networking Break
  • 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Transportation Update
  • 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Small Systematic Approach to EHS (non-certification)
  • 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Law Enforcement Update
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Organizational Culture and Safety Part 1
  • 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session Part 1
  • 2:45 p.m. Networking Break
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Organizational Culture Breakout Session Part 2
  • 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakout Session Part 2
  • 4:30 p.m. Day Two Concludes

Day 3

Thursday, May 18, 2023
  • 7:30 a.m. Registration and Badge Pick-up
  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Rapid Fire Topics
  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EV Battery Safety Update
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Lithium Battery Handling, Storage, and Transportation
  • 10:30 a.m. Program Adjourns for those not staying for Fire Safety

Preliminary Schedule as of 4.25.2023 subject to change

Hazard Recognition: Fire Safety; Prevention in Recycling*
Registration is required. Select this course when registering for ISEC. Limited to 50 participants

Join ISRI’s safety team for this free 4-hour course. The course was developed to assist employees, team leads, supervisors, plant managers, and senior leadership in understanding hazards associated with fires in the recycling and materials recovery facilities (MRF) environments. Attendees will learn ways to potentially control these hazards in an attempt to prevent significant fire losses.

All levels of recycling company employees are encouraged to attend. This course is co-taught by a member of ISRI’s safety team, alongside a fire professional familiar with recycled material facilities.


10:30 a.m.
Registration and Badge Pick-up

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch for participants of the course

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Hazard Recognition - Fire Safety in the Recycling Industry (Part 1)

2:30 p.m.
Networking Break

2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Hazard Recognition - Fire Safety in the Recycling Industry (Part 2)

4:45 p.m.
Program Concludes

*This material was produced under grant number SH-39125-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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