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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m | NGFA Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting | |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Set-up | |
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Opening Reception in trade show area |
7:00 am | Breakfast in trade show area | |
8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions | |
8:05 a.m. | What Will a Grain Handling Facility Look Like Over the Next 10 Years? Automating a grain handling facility and the assessment of existing infrastructure, customers, labor, location, equipment, operational processes, including efficiency, that are part of the practice.
Jeff Van Pevenage, President & Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Grain International, Portland, OR | Bio | |
9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Break in trade show area | |
9:45 a.m. | Integrating HOP into Practice This session will focus on Bunge’s Human & Organization Performance journey and integrating HOP philosophy into our normal work flow. Speaker: Andrea Koch, Director of Safety, North America, Bunge, Chesterfield, MO | Bio | |
10:45 a.m. | Energy Efficiency Best Practices – Panel Discussion
Tim Brhel, Business Development Specialist, RealmFive, Lincoln, NE | Bio | |
11:45 a.m. | Lunch | |
1:30 p.m. | Technology and Modernization in the Grain Industry – Panel Discussion Safety, technology, and maintenance are critical aspects of the grain industry, and advancements in these areas play a significant role in enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and ensuring reliable operations. Examples include drones, IR scans, and moisture sensors. Speakers: Jason Eardley, Process Safety Technology Lead, ADM, Decatur, IL | Bio
Noland Morris, Director, EHS - Grain Division, The Scoular Company, Omaha, NE | Bio
Matt Surdick, Senior Director of EHS, CHS, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN | Bio | |
2:30 p.m. | Grain Grading Technology Improvement — Panel Discussion This session will focus on the changes in grain handling and storage due to advancements in automation and computer technology. Kia Mikesh, Vice President, NDGI, Walcott, ND | Bio Don Wray, Director of Operations, ATP, The Andersons, Maumee, OH | Bio | |
3:30 p.m. | Break in trade show area | |
4:00 p.m. | NFPA Requirements and Effective Dust Mitigation and Control Systems Dust mitigation and control systems are essential in grain handling and processing facilities to minimize the risks associated with combustible dust, protect worker health, and maintain operational efficiency. This session will focus on the revised NFPA combustible standards and effective dust control measures to comply with new requirements. Speaker: Craig Froehling, Engineering Lead - Worldwide Grain, Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, MN | Bio | |
5:00 — 7:00 p.m. | Reception in trade show area |
Thursday, July 25 | ||
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7:00 a.m. | Breakfast in trade show area | |
8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions | |
8:05 a.m. | SIF Potential and Prevention Strategy In this session, our speakers will look back on the death of a coworker and the shift that occurred after this tragic event. Speakers: Joe Mlynek, President, Progressive Safety LLC, Port Clinton, OH | Bio Anne Cook, Safety Director, Custom Agri Systems, Inc., Napoleon, OH | Bio | |
9:00 a.m. | How to Utilize New Equipment at an Older Facility Integrating new equipment into older areas of a grain facility requires careful planning, assessment of compatibility, and potentially some modifications to ensure reliable operation and maximize efficiency.
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10:00 a.m. | Break in trade show area | |
10:30 a.m. | Onboarding and Training Best Practices And a good onboarding experience improves long-term job satisfaction by more than 2.6 times. We know that the key to business success is having productive and engaged employees – and having a good onboarding experience creates that foundation. This session will share and discuss best practices for onboarding and training new employees.
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11:45 a.m. | Adjourn |