DAY 1 March 17, 2021, – Professional Development Courses (PDC)
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8:15 – 8:30 |
Welcome Speech |
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8:30 – 9:30 |
“The science of stories: How do they alter our risk views?” by Jonathan Klane (Arizona State University, BioRaft) |
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9:30 – 9:45 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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9:45 – 10:45 |
“COVID-19: Developing an exposure control plan” by Michelle Kutz (Red Deer College, Alberta) |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
“Respirators during the Pandemic” by Adam Hayden, Stacy Richardson and Cady Bush (3M Canada Limited) |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00 – 14:45 |
“Why highly infectious diseases responses need an industrial hygienist and preparing the industrial hygienist to respond.” by Dr. Shawn Gibbs (Texas A & M University) |
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14:45 – 15:00 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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15:00 – 16:30 |
“Designing Building HVAC Systems to Minimize Transmission of Airborne Viruses” by Dr. Lidia Morawska (University of Australia) |
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16:30 |
Closing remarks |
DAY 2: March 18, 2021, Symposium followed by Annual General Meeting
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8:15 – 8:30 |
Welcome Speech |
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8:30 – 9:30 |
“Validation Methods for Unattended Noise Exposure Measurements” by Adam Marczak (Svantek, Poland) |
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9:30 – 9:45 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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9:45 – 10:45 |
“Regulatory Update: Bill 47” by Lisa Chen (Government of Alberta) |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
“FTIR Gas Analysis: How to identify & quantify unknown toxic gases.” by Jim Cornish (Gasmet Technologies) |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
“Balanced Set of Metrics: The New Measure of Occupational Health Performance” by Paul Esposito (Star Consultants, Maryland) |
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14:00 – 14:15 |
Stretch and Bio-Break |
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14:15 – 16:00 |
Annual General Meeting |
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16:00 |
Closing remarks |
Please note:
- Instruction for joining the conference via zoom will be sent once registration closes.
- The schedule may be subject to change.
- Click here for Speaker bios and descriptions of topics.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
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Cost |
Day 1- PDC only March 17, 2021 |
Day 2- Symposium only March 18, 2021 |
Both PDC & Symposium March 17 & 18, 2021 |
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Members |
150 $ |
75 $ |
200 $ |
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Non-Members |
200 $ |
100$ |
250 $ |
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Students |
100 $ |
50$ |
125 $ |
Registration closes on March 9, 2021.
| Member Registration |
| Guest Registration |
For student registration contact the education director;
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
As in the past, sponsors will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with preference given to suppliers and/or services that are associated with the topic presented. This serves that our membership is obviously interested in the topic (evidenced by their attendance at the symposium) by providing options and provides sponsors with a targeted group of professionals to present their services.
We anticipate an attendance of about 40-60 people at the virtual spring conference. Since this is our virtual event, sponsorship will be slightly different. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the day during breaks, and the distribution of the brochures. Following are included in the sponsorship;
- Proportional logo representation on the brochure
- Allows 1 member participation in the conference
- Verbal recognition/presentation throughout the conference
- Advertisement on AIHA website until our next event or October 31, 2021, whichever comes first
The cost of sponsorship is $500.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2021 Virtual Spring Conference please email Bina Patel.
Thanks,
Bina Patel, CIH, CRSP
Education Director
Alberta Local Section – AIHA
| Sponsorship Registration & Payment |
2021 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Want to get involved with the Alberta Local Section? Want some free professional development opportunities? Here is your opportunity!
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
- President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role you must be AIHA National member)
- Treasurer (2-year term)
These positions will be elected at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Benefits include CM points for certifications, ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsor by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered.
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM.
Notes:
- You can nominate yourself!
- Contact any past or current executive member for more information.
| Executive Nomination Form |
2021 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION
The AIHA – Alberta Section provides the opportunity for recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing the occupational hygiene profession and/or Local Section. This award allows members of the Alberta Local Section to acknowledge our peers for going the extra mile.
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person.
Award Criteria Suggestions:
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:
- Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
- Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
- Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
- Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;
Note – a large number of years of service is not a mandatory criterion for award selection. The award is based on merit/contribution rather than purely years of service. Therefore, any local section member can be nominated and evaluated on their contributions.
Application Guidelines:
- Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
- You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
- All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
- The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
- The names of all nominees will be published;
- Presentation of the award will be made at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Please complete the nomination questionnaire on the following page by February 28, 2021
Greg Hodgson
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail:
| Award of Recognition – Nomination Form |