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Doubletree Hotel
Bloomington, IL
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2011 Conference Photos
Safety School President, Keith Fricke, presents keynote speaker, Daren Coppock, with a custom frame in appreciation of his contribution to the 2011 Safety School program.
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Safety School President, Keith Fricke, presents keynote speaker, Daren Coppock, with a custom frame in appreciation of his contribution to the 2011 Safety School program.
Terry Pollard, Hazardous Materials Investigator with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, answers a participant's question regarding nurse tank inspections.
Mark Howard with the U.S. EPA's Office of Emergency Management, explains the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule that goes into effect November 2011.
Liz Magill, President of Crop Data Management Systems (CDMS), and Matthew Kastner with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), take time to catch up during lunch.
Mark Howard with the U.S. EPA's Office of Emergency Management, explains the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule that goes into effect November 2011.
Liz Magill, President of Crop Data Management Systems (CDMS), and Matthew Kastner with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), take time to catch up during lunch.
Participant, Mike Wollner with United Suppliers, takes advantage of the opportunity to ask questions at the end of a speaker's presentation.
Participants listen closely as J. Billy Pirkle, Senior Director of EH&S with Crop Production Services, explains how changes in interpretation of the NAICS codes have affected the retailer.
Participant, Mike Wollner with United Suppliers, takes advantage of the opportunity to ask questions at the end of a speaker's presentation.
Participants listen closely as J. Billy Pirkle, Senior Director of EH&S with Crop Production Services, explains how changes in interpretation of the NAICS codes have affected the retailer.
Tuesday, August 23
Keynote Speaker
 
Daren Coppock
President and CEO
Agricultural Retailers Association
 
Washington Perspectives: Ask the Experts
 
Michael Leggett
Senior Director, Environmental Policy
CropLife America

Richard Gupton
Vice President of Legislative Policy
Agricultural Retailers Association
 
With the Stroke of a Pen:
 
Changes in Interpretations
Billy Pirkle
Senior Director, EH&S
Crop Production Services
 
Nurse Tank Inspections:
 
Separating Fact from Fiction
Terry Pollard
Hazmat Program Specialist
US Department of Transportation
 
Spotlight On: Identifying Confined Spaces
 
Jeff Lavery
President
KC Supply Company
 
OSHA Update Plus
 
Brian Bothast
Compliance Assistance Specialist
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
 
Round Table on Transportation Issues
 
Steve Mattioli
Division Director
US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Becky Roark
Manager, Emergency Response and Regulatory Compliance
Helena Chemical

Michael Templeton
Surface Transportation Consultant
Former Indiana State Trooper
 
Safety Training: Effective and Simple is Possible
 
Mark Briggs
Vice President
Safety Management Resources
 
Wednesday, August 24
Ensuring the Integrity of Large Storage Tanks
 
Chris Brooks
President
Heartland Tank Services
 
SPCC Finalized... Really!
 
J. Troy Swackhammer
Office of Emergency Management
US Environmental Protection Agency
 
Minibulk Recertification:
 
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Nancy Fitz
Office of Pesticide Programs
US Environmental Protection Agency
 
Effective Communications with Your Legislator
 
Kevin Johnson
District Aide
US Representative Tim Johnson
Illinois 15th District
 
Crop Protection Chemicals:
 
Test Tube to Warehouse
Doug Line
External Manufacturing
Production Leader - Americas
Dow AgroSciences