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Safety Forum

Session Type: Pre-Convention Workshops
Location: MB

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Description:

New Safety Forum at the 2012 NECA Convention Las Vegas, NV
Presented by: Westex™
 
The electrical industry is rapidly changing requiring electrical contractors to be at the cutting edge of many safety and health requirements. Clients demand evidence of effective safety performance and the integration of safety and health management systems to jobsite safety. Safety and Health has evolved from a regulatory drive activity to and business development tool. NECA’s Safety Forum delivers the latest safety-related topics and information contractors need to be aware of in today’s competitive markets. The Forum brings together a collection of leading industry presenters that provide clear vision of existing and new safety rules and how to implement effective compliance strategies. The new Safety Forum at NECA’s Convention brings the same high energy programs to captivate an audience whose primary role is safety, health and risk management. There are significant benefits for registrants whose roles in the electrical contracting industry are diverse in nature. This important subject matter targets not only employees but has benefits for business owners, project management staff and supervisory personnel seeking to enhance their knowledge on safety and health.
The new NECA Safety Forum will be held Saturday, Sept 29 from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday October 1 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am with the popular NECA Safety Round Table held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Sunday afternoon.
 
NECA and electrical industry safety experts will clearly present on each of these popular topics: 
 
    • ET&D OSHA 10 Hour Course
    • Arc Flash Hazard and Protective Strategies
    • NECA NFPA 70E: NECA's System Approach to Safety 2012
    • Leading Safety Indicators – A proactive Approach to Enhancing Workplace
    • NFPA 70E-2012 Changes – Contractors and Electricians Need to Know
    • OSHA’s New Electric Power Transmission and Distribution & Electrical: PPE
    • National Electrical Safety Code 2012 Changes
    • OSHA's Enforcement Initiative: What you need to Know
    • Electrical Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) Partnership 2012 – Panel Discussion
    • Safety Roundtable

Safety in the workplace is an important responsibility shared by both employers and employees. NECA’s Safety Forum at convention is sure to assist electrical contractors by providing the latest electrical safety trends and provide effective methods to successfully traverse the dynamics of safety and health conformity in electrical construction. History has proven that NECA provides the knowledge and the tools to assist contractors toward success in implementation of effective and competitive safety and health programs. This unprecedented event is not to be missed...it’s good for and essential part the electrical contracting business.

Please note that every state handles licensure and continuing education credits differently. To avoid confusion, NECA strongly recommends you check with your state authority whether they will grant these CEUs for management education programs held at NECA 2012 Las Vegas.

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  • NECA’S LAS VEGAS TOURS

     Tour

  • Trade Show Hours

    Trade Show
    Sunday Sept 30 11:30am–5pm
    Monday Oct 1 11:30am–4pm
    Tuesday Oct 2 10:30am–2:30pm
    NECA Showstoppers
    Sunday Sep 30 10:30a.m.–5:00p.m.
    Monday Oct 1 10:30a.m.–4:00p.m.
    Tuesday Oct 2 9:30a.m.–2:30p.m.