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Tuesday, November 17 | 7:30-9:00 | Registration | | 9:00-9:15 | Welcome and Introductions | | 9:15-10:15 | Keynote Address
SpeakerDr. Maureen Dougherty
Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland
Come get warmed up and ready to share, learn, and network at the 2009 Safety Management Conference with Dr. Maureen Dougherty. Maureen will provide a lively presentation depicting the historical relevance, current atmosphere, and potential developments related to our society, the law, and our need for vigilant safety management. Maureen will share some of her own experiences as a practitioner working in campus events, community and therapeutic recreation, and outdoor adventure. In addition, she will share how the outcome of particular court cases has changed our attitudes, standards, and laws. Bring your business cards, a warm beverage, an open mind and join “Dr. Mo” in kicking off this years conference!
| | 10:15-11:00 | Exhibit Review Take this opportunity to view a vast display of equipment and services provided by exhibitors who will be available to speak with you about their new products, services, and programs. | | 11:00-12:00 | Safe Summer: A Comprehensive and Non-traditional Approach to Out-Of-School, Unstructured, Un-supervised time for Youth SPEAKERS Kelli Beavers, Youth Services Coordinator
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Special Programs Division, Greenbelt, Maryland
Stephen Makle, Youth Services Coordinator
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Special Programs Division, Greenbelt, Maryland
Participants will learn about the M-NCPPC Safe Summer
Program and how to provide late night
recreation to teens and young adults inclusive of
1) Safety management of sites and participants
2) Reduction of neighborhood crime
3) M-NCPPC Park Police and County Police partnership
Emergency Management and Business Continuity SPEAKERS Edward Hobbs, Lecturer/Program Coordinator University of Maryland , Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute College Park, Maryland Mike Kernan, Lecturer/Program Coordinator University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute College Park, Maryland This workshop provides an overview of a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. Topics include program management, risk assessment, prevention and mitigation, resource management, planning for emergency operations and business continuity, crisis communications, emergency operations, managing the incident, training drills and exercises, and program evaluation.
Implementing a Health and Wellness Program Within Your Organization
SPEAKERS Alicia Franklin-Edwards
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Administrative Services Division, Riverdale, Maryland
Katrina Williams
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Northern Area Operations, Adelphi, Maryland
Debby Huffman
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Area Specialist, Southern Area Operations Ft. Washington, Maryland
Julie McHale
Assistant Director of Recreation Programs, City of Greenbelt, Maryland
Would you like to know how to start a health and wellness program in your organization? Hear from people who did it with a zero-based budget! Panelists will discuss how to establish a “volunteer” committee, gain management buy-in, create employee enthusiasm, develop simple marketing tools, implement competitive programs, and much more. | | 12:00-1:00 | LUNCH | | 1:00-2:00 | “Suggestions” for Better Fire Code Compliance SPEAKER
Kenneth Bush, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Pikesville, Maryland This workshop will begin with the introduction and explanation of the Fire Code adoption and enforcement process in the State of Maryland. This explanation will direct facility designers and operators to the appropriate sources for information, interpretations, and implementations of various fire and life safety code initiatives. Further, this session will include an overview of the basic requirements for occupancy classifications of interest to the park and recreation community, including places of assembly, day care centers, and recreational residential structures. Included will be an introduction to the Crowd Manager Certification Program currently available through the web site of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Workplace Hazard Assessment SPEAKER
William Johnson, Compliance Officer
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, Laurel, Maryland This introductory workshop guides participants through the job hazard analysis process, including a discussion of prioritizing hazards, breaking hazardous jobs into individual steps, and uncovering the unique hazards in each step. Topics to be covered include: - Identifying which jobs need a job hazard analysis
- Prioritizing hazards using a decision-making matrix
- Performing a job hazard analysis
- Developing procedures to reduce or eliminate identified hazards
Preparing for a Medical Emergemcy at Parks and Recreation Facilities and the Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
SPEAKER
Jeremy Gruber, CEO/Founder
Rescue One Training For Life, Gaithersburg, Maryland This presentation will provide information about public access defibrillator programs, its importance and benefits, best practices, and experiences. The presentation will also include a demonstration on the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).
Natural Outdoor Hazards SPEAKER
Christopher Garrett, Senior Park Ranger
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, Natural and Historical Resources Division
Upper Marlboro, Maryland The Natural Outdoor Hazards session will illustrate how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous animals, insects, and plants and how to react if contact should occur. | | 2:15-3:15 | Crime Prevention through the Environmental Design of Parks
SPEAKER
Sergeant Lauryn McNeill
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, Park Police, Montgomery County Division
Silver Spring, Maryland Ever wonder why you find the beer cans in the same place in your park? Or why one facility has thefts from parked cars and another doesn’t? This session will provide you with answers and simple ideas to help make your parks safer through maintenance and operational changes.
National Standards for Public Playground Equipment Safety SPEAKER
Jeff Barber, President, Playground Specialists Inc.
Emmitsburg, Maryland This session will provide an overview of the national standards and guidelines for public playground equipment safety and surfacing. | | 2:30-3:30 | Small Hand and Power Tool Safety SPEAKER
Michael Bobo, Account Manager
Grainger Industrial Supply Lanham, Maryland Learn the safety highlights surrounding proper use of hand and power tools from the ‘experts’ who manufacture and sell this equipment. You will be acquainted with the skills necessary to operate and maintain various types of hand and power tools, to include safety tips for reducing the risk of injury and accidents when using this equipment. | | 3:15 | Exhibitors' Reception | | 3:30 | Social Moosecreek Restaurant Lounge | |
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