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May 4 - 5, 2023
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Orlando, FL
The Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry. Topics covered will include employee protection and worksite safety, safe driving, pesticide usage, and how to implement a safety program in your own organization. Increase quality, and decrease risk within your business by attending this program.
Register early! Rates will increase after 3/31/2023 .
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EARLYBIRD |
REGULAR 4/1/23 through 5/3/23 |
ONSITE |
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| NPMA Member | $325 | $375 |
$425 |
| Non-Member | $390 | $440 |
$490 |
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Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
For hotel reservations, book online by Wednesday, April 12, to receive the group rate of $189 per night. After April 12, rooms are subject to availability.
11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Registration
1:00 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
1:15 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Measuring and Preventing Your Top Risks
We have great data on safety in pest management. We'll let you know what the top risks for pest management companies are and what you can do to protect your people against them.
2:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break and Exhibits
3:00 p.m. — 3:25 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One):
Incident Investigations
When something happens you need to document everything and focus on identifying and correcting root causes. Attend this breakout session to learn what to do when you have an incident.
Attics and Crawl Spaces: Confined Spaces and Fall Protection
Working in attics and crawl spaces poses unique risks. Attend this breakout session to build your safety programs for these areas.
OSHA's Heat-related Illness Initiative and Your HAZCOM Program
Attend this breakout session to learn about OSHA's new heat-related illness initiative and how you can protect your team next summer.
3:30 p.m. — 3:55 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One):
Incident Investigations
When something happens you need to document everything and focus on identifying and correcting root causes. Attend this breakout session to learn what to do when you have an incident.
Attics and Crawl Spaces: Confined Spaces and Fall Protection
Working in attics and crawl spaces poses unique risks. Attend this breakout session to build your safety programs for these areas.
OSHA's Heat-related Illness Initiative and Your HAZCOM Program
Attend this breakout session to learn about OSHA's new heat-related illness initiative and how you can protect your team next summer.
4:00 p.m. — 4:25 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One):
Gaining and Maintaining Executive Support for Your Safety Program
An effective safety program is ingrained in your culture. It will take time and money. Attend this breakout to learn how to gain and maintain top-level support for the investments you will make in your company's safety program.
Hiring and Training Professional Drivers
Driving is one of the top risks in our line of work. A new hire may have never driven a truck or a van before working for you. Attend this breakout to learn how to hire and train professional drivers.
4 Basic PPE Requirements: Hearing, Head, Hand and Finger, and Eye Protection
One of the first things a new hire hears in this industry is "The Label is the Law." Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is basic safety for pest management professionals. Attend this breakout to understand the basics and discuss related topics like finding PPE that fits every shape and size person.
4:30 p.m. — 4:55 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One):
Gaining and Maintaining Executive Support for Your Safety Program
An effective safety program is ingrained in your culture. It will take time and money. Attend this breakout to learn how to gain and maintain top-level support for the investments you will make in your company's safety program.
Hiring and Training Professional Drivers
Driving is one of the top risks in our line of work. A new hire may have never driven a truck or a van before working for you. Attend this breakout to learn how to hire and train professional drivers.
4 Basic PPE Requirements: Hearing, Head, Hand and Finger, and Eye Protection
One of the first things a new hire hears in this industry is "The Label is the Law." Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is basic safety for pest management professionals. Attend this breakout to understand the basics and discuss related topics like finding PPE that fits every shape and size person.
5:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Small Group Discussions
There are so many topics under the umbrella of safety--mental health, vehicle trackers, office ergonimics, safety programs for teleworking employees, ladders, and more. For our Small Group Discussions, the room will be filled with tables and each table will have a topic. Pick a topic and chat with others. All will be invited to change tables every 15 minutes if they choose.
5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Reception and Exhibits
7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Work on Your Program with Pros: an Optional Opportunity to Get Your Questions Answered 1:1 and Improve (or Start) Your Safety Program
If you're inspired by the day and want to spend the evening working on your safety program, this opportunity is for you. Safety experts from some of the biggest in our business will be available to work 1:1 with your company. Grab some food from the onsite restaurant or order delivery and make yourself comfortable in the general session room. Make the most of your time in Orlando with this optional opportunity.
7:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m. — 8:50 a.m.
Exhibits and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Small Group Discussions
There are so many topics under the umbrella of safety--mental health, vehicle trackers, office ergonomics, safety programs for teleworking employees, ladders, and more. For our Small Group Discussions, the room will be filled with tables and each table will have a topic. Pick a topic and chat with others. All will be invited to change tables every 15 minutes if they choose.
10:00 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break and Exhibits
10:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
Outdoor Safety Training Demonstrations
10:20a.m. - 10:40a.m., 10:45a.m. - 11:05a.m., 11:10a.m. - 11:30a.m., 11:35a.m. - 11:55a.m.
Part of your safety program is training your team. There are so many engaging, impactful exercises that participants will remember for the rest of their lives. During this session, you will see some of those training exercises demonstrated. And we're taking over the parking lot so we can have some real fun!
10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m.
Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection?
Preparing for an OSHA inspection will make your safety program stronger. Attend this session to learn what you should have at your fingertips and how to work with inspectors if they come knocking.
12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Keynote: The Science Behind Distracted Driving
Dr. Paul Atchley
Dr. Atchley is a leading researcher on safe driving. His TED Talk has been viewed over 50K times. In this talk, he will cover information that effectively explains the risk of distracted driving. An explanation of why distracted driving is increasing, an overview of key studies showing the dangers of distracted driving, the “myth of multitasking”, and current attitudes towards distracted driving and solutions to improve safety.
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2:00 p.m. — 2:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
Running a Safety Program at Any Size
You've learned a lot and now you are tasked with making it happen when you get home. This panel will have folks from small, medium, and huge companies discuss how to run your safety program in the year ahead.
3:15 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Closing and Feedback
Exhibiting and sponsoring at an NPMA conference provides you the opportunity to showcase your company to owners, managers, and technicians from local pest management companies that are interested in your products and services to better their businesses.
Member price: $650/per booth
Non-member price: $800/per booth
Attendee Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made on the following schedule. All refund requests must be made in writing.
Substitutions may be made at any time, even on-site. Please contact NPMA at npma@pestworld.org or (703) 352-6762 prior to the event or go to the registration desk while on-site.
Attendee Conduct Statement:
We have pride in the outstanding work of our staff and volunteers, all of whom contribute to the industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. As such, we expect all of our staff, volunteers, and participants in any activities to behave appropriately and also to refrain from any action or language that is discriminatory or harassing.
NPMA Diversity & Inclusion Policy:
NPMA is committed to encouraging its membership to embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral part in nurturing winning workplace cultures throughout our industry.