Schedule for CHC Lifting Conference featuring Focus Forward, Part 1: Bridge Infrastructre

The schedule for December 3 and 4 includes 22 CHC Lifting Conference sessions, five Focus Forward, Part 1: Bridge Infrastructure forums and Roads & Bridges' presentation of the 2008 Top 10 Bridge projects. The event concludes with a tour of the Hoover Dam Bypass work site on Thursday afternoon. Attendees are welcome to attend sessions of their choice from both conferences.

CHC Lifting Conference Sessions & Featured Speakers

Below is an overview of some of the available sessions from the CHC Lifting Conference and their presenters. To view information about the Focus Forward, Part 1: Bridge Infrastructure forums, please click here.

Mobile Cranes on Barges
Dave Duerr
2DM Associates Inc.
This presentation covers the practical and technical issues that arise when lifting with a mobile crane set up on a floating barge. Topics will include crane load charts for barge service, barge stability, regulatory requirements and practical guidelines for working on the water.

Understanding and Using ASME B30.20 and BTH-1
Dave Duerr
With the publication of ASME BTH-1-2005 and B30.20-2006, ASME now permits the selection of one of two different design factors for the rating of below-the-hook lifting devices. Specification of the best-lifter requirements necessitates an understanding of the new guidelines, why there are two permissible design factors, when fatigue must be considered, and how these requirements affect workplace safety. This presentation will start with a brief history of the development of B30.20 and BTH-1 and then cover how to best apply the requirements.

Fleet Optimization & Management
Siva Balakrishnan, Vice President and General Manager, Terex AWP Global Services, Terex Corp.
Balakrishnan will focus the discussion on Fleet Optimization & Fleet Management along with examples of how businesses have leveraged the services of experienced professionals in order to look at financial utilization patterns of asset classes and rebalance their fleet using various financial and other tools (including trade packages, rebuilding and refinancing of assets) in order to enhance the financial utilization of the assets and improve overall profitability of the business (location). He will also discuss various options of enhancing Fleet Management including equipment financing options and the utilization of telematics in order to drive proactive equipment maintenance and enhance the productivity of service technicians.

A Guide to Safe Operations
Ken Colonna
Director, Safety and Risk Management, RSC Equipment Rental
Learn the strategy and tactics behind RSC's comprehensive program to reduce workplace injuries and equipment damage claims. Through this initiative aimed at customers as well as its employees, RSC improved its OSHA incident and DOT ratings.

Heavy Lifting Solutions Using Strand Technology
John Crigler, P.E.
Senior Vice President and Technical Manager, VStructural LLC
When cranes or other conventional equipment cannot be used because of weight, access, size or space limitations, a heavy lifting or lowering solution, tailored to project requirements and using strand systems can often provide an effective and economical solution.

Where is the Crane Industry Going? LMI and Control Systems
Keith Daley
OEM Sales Manager, Hirschman Automation & Control, Inc.
After a brief LMI history and an update on current technology, the main focus of the presentation will be to discuss combined LMI and machine control and its effects on crane operations.

Synthetic Rigging – Use and Care
Michael “The Sling Guy” Gelskey, Sr.
CEO, Lift-It Manufacturing Co. Inc.
The need for education in the proper use and care of synthetic slings has never been greater as they “come to age” and have taken on a wide range of uses on jobsites.

Synthetic Rigging – Inspector Program
Mike “The Sling Guy” Gelskey
Sling damage – with a heavy emphasis on cause-and-effect and recommendation – will be thoroughly discussed, as well training in inspection techniques per ASME B30.9 and OSHA 1910.184.

Quantifying Construction Safety Gains Using Audio/Visual Tools
Dave Catanzaro
Managing Member, Pacific Systems Solutions
Learn how adding cameras and audio alerts to your safety program leads to increased safety and communication, as well as gains in productivity.

Mobile Crane – Lift Planning
Ted Blanton
President, NACB
This session will look at the various components of a Lift Plan such as delineation of responsibilities (operator, owner, user, etc.), identifying site hazards, gathering the appropriate crane information, soil capacity analysis, and load information, as well as, external factors which must be taken into consideration will also be discussed.

Aerial Lifts – What Are My Responsibilities?
Tony Groat
Executive Vice President, Aerial Work Platform Training, Inc.
An overview of the responsibilities for owners, users and operators as defined by ANSI addressing training, familiarization, maintenance, inspection, repair, record retention, warnings and instruction. Users need to remember that instruction when a lift is delivered to a jobsite is NOT training, but familiarization - come and learn the difference.

Mobile Crane – Load Chart Review
Sam Smith
Training Manager, NACB
Potentially confusing to say the least – an error in reading a load chart can be the difference between a successful lift and a catastrophic failure. This session will take a look at how capacity charts are developed and how important it is to be accurate when determining gross and net capacities prior to making the lift.

Tower Cranes: Keys to a Successful Project
Peter Juhren
National Service Manager, Morrow Equipment Co. L.L.C.
This presentation for managers and users focuses on the key aspects of planning and using a tower crane safely and effectively to ensure a successful project.

Tools & Checklists to Improve Company Safety
John Cole
General Manager, CICB
Each audience member will receive a CD from the CICB, and Cole will present an overview of the tools and checklists contained on it, and how they relate to their present job applications. Whether familiar or not with crane operations, these tools and checklists will enable workers to prevent safety violations, identify operational hazards and improve the company’s overall safety record.

On Trial: Defending Your Equipment and Procedures to a Jury
Kirk Gasperecz, Attorney, Adams & Reese
and
Todd L. Peterson and Andre M. Chernay
Attorneys/Partners, Chernay Peterson
Your company is on trial. An accident occurred involving one of your pieces of equipment. The operator was seriously injured. He’s sued your company and it’s going to trial. This seminar presents a mock trial from opening statements to jury verdict. Experienced attorneys will show what it’s like to have your company on trial. Be prepared: Lots of audience participation is required.

'Til Death or Serious Injury Do We Part
Rob Vetter
Technical Director, Partner, IVES Training Group
This session demonstrates how the real work actually begins after the training is completed and how maintenance of operator training is just as important as the training itself.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Trainers
Rob Vetter
As the title suggests, learn how to get your point across and be understood while dealing with the many hurdles endemic to dealing with adults.

Safety Observation Sheets and Driver Observation Sheets: How They Work
Jeff Stachowiak
National Safety Director, Sunbelt Rentals
You've invested thousands of dollars in developing training for your employees, yet you hear from customers that safety practices are not being followed while your employees are on their jobsite. Discover how to coach your employees to follow your training.

Correct Selection and Use of Fall Protection Equipment
George Grundy
Manager, Height Safety Group Sales and Training Spanset Inc.
The methods for working at height, from selection of fall protection equipment to the safe and correct use of the equipment selected.

Bridge Construction and High-Performance Fiber (HPF) Rigging
Mike RIggs
Director of Training, Slingmax Rigging Solutions
This presentation covers safe lifting practices using HPF slings for concrete bridge spans, steel trusses, concrete and steel beams, and earthquake reinforcement projects.

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