Atlantic Alliance Conference presentations

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2010 Brussels

2008 Washington

2007 Munich

2006 Dundalk

2005 Orlando

The 'Atlantic Alliance' is an international body formed to share Health and Safety knowledge in the field of aggregates quarrying/mining. Founded by the UK, USA, Germany and Eire, the Alliance comprises representatives (from both sides of the Atlantic) of Industry, H&S Regulators and global/local Manufacturers of plant and equipment. Future meetings of the Alliance will occur every 2 years; the next scheduled event being 'Brussels 2010'.

2008 Washington

Presentations shown at the Atlantic Alliance Conference in Leesburg Virginia, Washington, September 2008

Thursday, 25 September 2008

Session 1 – State of Our Industry - Safety and Health
Moderator – Helmut Ehnes

State of the Industry in the USA - Louis Griesemer (US); Felix Quintana (MSHA, US); Helmut Ehnes (StBG German Insurance Assocn.)

UK - HSE - Dr Phil Smith; UEPG/UK - Martin Isles

Australian Update - Tom Hethmon (Dyno Nobel)

Session 2 – Benchmarking Injury Statistics and Best Practices
Moderator - Neal Merrifield

Analyzing the USA Numbers - Root Causes - Best Practices - Mike Hancher (MSHA)

Challenges in Harmonization of Data Sources - Martin Isles (UEPG/QPA)

Do Injury Reduction Initiatives Work? - Phil Smith (HSE, Great Britain)

Building a Safety Culture in Ireland - Pat Griffin (HSA, Eire/Ireland)

Progress with the Hard Target Initiative in Northern Ireland - Malcolm Downey (HSENI)

Session 3 – Safer by Design - Loose Plant
Moderator - Louis Griesemer

Setting the Scene: Users view on ISO standards - Rory Graham

Live demo of http://safety.cat.com - Kevin Brennan (Caterpillar Inc.)

Volvo Construction Equipment - Peter Causer

Brigade Electronics - Henry Morgan

Komatsu - Allen Smith, Sales Director, Marubeni-Komatsu (UK Distributor)

Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Mike Pankonin

Session 4 – Safer by Design - Process Plant
Moderator - Una Connolly

Setting the Scene: Users Challenge - Rory Graham

Safe Crushing & Screening Plant Design - Matthew Voigt, Metso Minerals

Safe Asphalt Plant Design - Gil Morgan, Astec

Safe Cement Plant Design - L. Harvey Kirk III

Onsite Explosives Mixing/Deploying - Tom Hethmon, Dyno Nobel

Friday, 26 September 2008

Session 5 – Aggregates Health & Safety in Europe
Moderator - Martin Isles

The Sustainable Development Context - Denis Mertens (UEPG)

EU Priorities on Health & Safety - Antony Fell (UEPG)

Miro's Strategy to Enhance Health and Safety - Professor Ulrich Hahn (Bundersverband Mineralische Rohstoffe [MIRO])

Health and Safety Aspects of Process Plants in the Aggregates Sector - César Luaces Frades (La Federación de Áridos, Spain)

Session 6 – Contractor Competence
Moderator - Kevin Burns

Contractors Checklist - Anne Kelhart, Martin Stone Quarries

Contractor Management Best Practices - Rory Callaghan, ISNET World

MSHA's Part 46 'Training Assistance' - Ed Elliott, Rogers Group - Jeopardy Contractor

Session 7 – Silica & Diesel: Occupational Health Challenges
Moderator - Tom Hethmon

Silica / DPM - Kelly Bailey

Silica - Chris Findlay, CIH, MSHA

Diesel Particulate Matter - Bill Pomroy

EU "Silica" Social Dialogue Agreement - Martin Isles

Manufacturers' Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Responsibilities: - Jean-Marc Vanbelle (FEDIEX, Belgium)

2007 Munich

Presentations shown at the Atlantic Alliance Conference in Weissach, Germany, April 2007

Keynote Address: Target Zero - Alan Murray, Chief Executive, Hanson PLC Text | Slides

Friday, 20 April 2007

Opening and Welcome Address

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hahn, German Aggregates Federation (MIRO, Germany)


Session 1 – State of the Industry
Chairman: Dr. Ulrich Hahn

State of the Industry in the US - Bill Ford (NSSGA, US), Bob Friend (MSHA, US)

Accident Reduction – Progress and Problems - Martin Isles (Quarry Products Association, UK), Dr. Phil Smith (HSE, UK)

Prevention in Germany – Results and Recent Developments - Wolfgang Pichl (StBG, Germany)

State of the Industry in Ireland - Patrick Griffin (HSA, Ireland)



Session 2 – Towards Leadership in Safety & Health Management
Chairman: Peter Ward

Executive’s Responsibility in HSE - Dr. Gunter Baldermann (MIBRAG, Germany)

The Lafarge Safety Roadmap – Improvement of Health and Safety in a Multinational Environment - Ludwig Berger (Lafarge Roofing GmbH, Germany)

Avoiding the Disconnect - Ed Elliott (Rogers Group, US)

The role and activities of senior and executive operational leadership within the Lafarge Health & Safety Roadmap - Tim Walter (Lafarge Group, US)


Session 3 – Education – Qualification – Safety Trainings
Chairman: Prof. Christian Buhrow

Safety Education and Motivation - Prof. Christian Buhrow (TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany)

Worker Education and its contribution to Improved Health & Safety Performance - Dr. Phil Smith (HSE, UK)

MSHA State Grants, MSHA Academy - Bob Friend (MSHA, US), Peter Ward (Hanson, US)

Enhanced Training of Employees – Better Working Conditions - Walter Nelles (MIRO, Germany)

 
Session 4 – Successful change of behaviour: Principles – Campaigns – Tools
Chairman: Patrick Griffin

Strategies of behavioural change - Dr. Ulrich Baetz

MSHA SLAM Risk - Bill Ford (NSSGA, US), Bob Friend (MSHA, US)

Five steps to improve safety – behavioural change in a medium-sized company in Germany - Dr. Bettina Nickel (Johannes Nickel GmbH + Co KG, Germany)

Industrial Hygiene Practices - Peter Ward (Hanson, US)

Safety and Health Tools - Christian Claus (StBG, Germany)

A Behavioural-Based Approach to Improving Safety Performance in the Minerals Industry - Anam Parand (Camborne School of Mines, University of Cornwall)

The DVD project “Safety First” - Ludwig Berger (Lafarge Roofing GmbH, Germany)

Programme Saturday, 21 April 2007

Session 5 – Guest presentations by newly joining countries and EU-based organizations
Chairman: Anthony Fell

ANEFA actions in Health and Safety - Cesar Luaces Frades (ANEFA, Spain)

The Mining and Quarrying Industries Associations efforts to improve Health and Safety - Torbjørn Lilleås (PGL/Veidekke, Norway)

Health & Safety Politics in French quarries and present UNPG actions - Georges Aussedat (UNPG, France)

Self-inspection by associations - Jacques Grob (FSKB Switzerland)


Session 6 – Best Practice & Awards for Health and Safety
Chairman: Ed Elliott

National Awards – Government & Industry - Bill Ford (NSSGA, US), Bob Friend (MSHA, US)

Good Health and Safety Practices in the European Aggregates Industry - Cesar Luaces Frades (ANEFA, Spain)

Communicating Best Practice and Innovation - Martin Isles (Quarry Products Association, UK), Dr Phil Smith (HSE, UK)

10 Years Award “Work – Safety – Health”: A Success Story - Helmut Ehnes (StBG, Germany)


Session 7 – Good Health for Good Business
Chairman: Geraint Morris

Keynote Presentation: Managing the Health of our Workforce - Geraint Morris (Lafarge Aggregates, UK)

Voices, Views and Visions: Utilizing a Framework for Moving Occupational Safety and Health Research to Practice - Dr. Max Lum (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US)

Silica Dust and COPD, is there an association? - Prof. Kurt Ulm (Institut für Med. Statistik und Epidemiologie, Germany)

Implementation of the Social Dialogue Agreement - Valentine Poot Baudier (IMA-Europe, Belgium)

Diesel Soot in workplace air: State of regulations and prevention in Germany - Dr. Dirk Dahmann (IGF, Germany)


Session 8 – Safe Machinery for safe production: Manufacturers Cooperations
Chairman: Rory Graham

Safe Mobile Plant - we can make a difference - Rory Graham (UK)

Solutions for a safer design and improved operator comfort on earth moving machines - Michael Holzhey (Zeppelin, Germany)

Caterpillar Virtual Training Systems (equipment simulator live demo) - Angel Luis Gonzalez Suarez (Caterpillar, Spain)

Minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (vibration) - Alexandra Polster (Grammer AG, Germany)

The Trellex Dust Control - Claes Larsson (Metso Minerals AB, Sweden)

Metso Minerals security standards on mobile equipment – advantages, experiences and future developments - Jorma Kempas (Metso Minerals AB, Sweden)

Legal Requirements and Technical Solutions in the Combating of Dust - Kurt Bartke (Hessian Ministry of Environment, Germany)

The MSHA Alliance with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers - Robert Friend (MSHA, US)

The branch initiative of MIRO, Germany - Walter Nelles (MIRO, Germany)

2004 Cornwall • 2005 Orlando • 2006 Dundalk • 2007 Munich • 2008 Washington • back to top of page

2006 Dundalk

Presentations shown at the Atlantic Alliance Conference in Dundalk, Ireland, June 2006

Tuesday, 20 June 2006

Session 1 – The State of Our Industry
Chairman – Mr. Peter McKie (HSENI)

“The State of the Industry"

• US Presented by, Mr. Robert Friend
• UK Presented by, Ms. Helen Turner
• NI Presented by, Mr. Malcolm Downey
• GER Presented by, Mr. Helmut Ehnes
• IRL Presented by, Mr. Patrick Griffin

Session 2 – Occupational Health Issues
Chairman - Mr. Nigel Foley-Fisher

Asbestos/Non-Asbestos & Silica Issues - Mr. Peter Ward (US)

Respirable Silica – Social Dialogue Agreement - Mr Martin Isles and Dr. Paez-Maletz (Joint UK/GER)

EU Vibration & Noise Directives - Implications - Dr. Paul Brereton (UK)

"Good Health for Good Business” - Mr. Helmut Ehnes (GER)

Fitness for Duty, (Medicals, Drugs, Alcohol) - Mr Jeremy Smith (AUS)


Wednesday, 21 June 2006

Session 3 – Safety Innovation in the Industry
Chairman - Mr Macarton McGroder (IMQS)

PPE & Vehicle Seat Belt Issues - Mr. Robert Friend (US)

Caterpillar & Vehicle Safety Issues - Mr. Tom Ambrose (US)

Response from Manufacturers to AA Letter - Mr. Tim Faithful (UK)

Contractors Safety Passport Scheme - Mr Michael Keating (IRL)

Consultation and Worker Involvement - Mr. Paul Tanton (UK)

Industry Co-operation (HSENI & QPA) - Mr. Downey/Mr. Best (NI)

Industry Co-operation (MSHA & NSSGA) - Mr. Fiend/Mr.Walter (US)
   

Session 4 – Supporting Small to Medium Enterprises
Chairman – Mr. Gordon Best (QPANI)

What Small Operators Need from the Regulators - Mr. David Flood (IRL)

Small Quarries Assistance Programme - Update - Mr. F. Quintana (US)

Ensuring Competence in the Quarrying Industry - Ms. Helen Turner (UK)

The NVQ Experience - Mr. David Johnston (UK)

Atlantic Alliance Webs Site Update - Mr. Peter Schrandt (GER)

2004 Cornwall • 2005 Orlando • 2006 Dundalk • 2007 Munich • 2008 Washington • back to top of page

2005 Orlando

Presentations shown at the Atlantic Alliance Conference in Orlando, Fl., USA, September 2005 - Presentations not currently available

Thursday, September 22, 2005

The Hard Target & Target Zero - Helen Turner, HSE

Trade Association Role & Challenges US - Bill Ford

Trade Association Role & Challenges UK - Martin Isles QPA

MSHA 15/50 Update and Support Actions USA - Felix Quintana

The Safety Seal and Incentive Scheme - Helmut Ehners, StBG

UK Worker Education - Colin Nottage

Educational Policy and Development USA - Kevin Burns

Training New Miners USA Part 1 - Robert Grayson

Training New Miners USA Part 2 - Robert Grayson

Friday September 23, 2005

NSSGA Occupational Health Program - Tom Hethmon

Silica - European Developments - Dirk Dahmann

Access and Egress on Earthmoving Equipment - Rory Graham, Foster Yeoman

Seatbelt performance in quarry vehicle incidents - Helen Turner, HSE

Manufacturer Response to Safety & Health Needs - Phil Rixstine

US Data Mining Initiative: What Have We Learned - Mike Hancher

Operational Leadership in Safety - Dan McClain, Lafarge NA

Light My Fire USA - Don Williamson

Building Prevention Networks Development USA - Helmut Ehnes

Analysis Assessment of Earthmoving Equipment - Ludger Kaup

Visible Felt Leadership UK & NI - Peter McKie

2004 Cornwall • 2005 Orlando • 2006 Dundalk • 2007 Munich • 2008 Washington • back to top of page

2004 Cornwall

Presentations shown at the Atlantic Alliance Conference in Cornwall, England, May 2004

Monday, 10 May 2004

Session 1 – Gaining Commitment
Chair: Geoff Baker, HSE

Welcome and history - Bob Pine, CSM

Introduction: the UK picture - Terry Rose, HSE

Introduction: the US picture - Jim Sharpe, NSSGA

View from a major in the UK - Robbie Robertson, Tarmac

View from a major in the US - Peter Ward, Hanson. Ed Elliott, Rogers Group

View from the MSHA - Bob Friend, MSHA

View from Germany - Helmut Ehnes, StBG



Session 2 – Education and Training
Chair: Bob Friend, MSHA

The UK system for competence - Clive Webb, EPIC

The US system for competence - Bob Friend, MSHA

A global need for education - Patrick Foster, CSM


Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Session 3 – Occupational Health
Chair: Jim Sharpe, NSSGA

US Health risk management - Bob Friend, MHSA

US Health programme - Peter Ward, Hanson

UK Health risk management - Rory Graham, Foster Yeoman


Session 4 – Best Practice
Chair: Helmut Ehnes, StBG

US Regulatory/Producer approach - Bob Friend, MSHA. Peter Ward, Hanson

The QPA approach - Martin Isles, QPA

Partnership with suppliers - Tom Ambrose, Caterpillar


Session 5 – Working Together
Chair: John Close, Lafarge Aggregates

Data Mining Initiative - Jim Sharpe, NSSGA. Bob Friend, MSHA

Successes and failures of the UK Hard Target initiative - Rob Pearce, HSE

Successes and failures in the US - Jim Sharpe, NSSGA

2004 Cornwall • 2005 Orlando • 2006 Dundalk • 2007 Munich • 2008 Washington • back to top of page