Technical Seminar/Podcast

The Chicago Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals are
excited to announce a Technical Seminar with a bit of a twist.

Join Sean K. Grady, CHMM, Host and Creator of Environmental Transformation Podcast as he hosts a live podcast interviewing experts on the following topics:
Dust Explosion Hazard Identification-Material Characterization
Dr. Ashok Ghose Dastidar, Fauske and Associates

Integrating

Industrial Hygiene Management Ins and Outs of Particulates
Kevin Aikman, CIH, Ph.D., FAIHA, Ramboll US Corporation

Attendees will learn the following:

• Understand the fundamentals of dust explosion hazard identification and the significance of material characterization in preventing industrial accidents.
• Gain insights into the latest methodologies and technologies used in the field by learning from Dr. Ashok Ghose Dastidar’s expertise at Fauske and Associates.
• Explore the challenges associated with managing combustible particulates in industrial settings, including regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Learn from Kevin Aikman’s extensive experience as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Ph.D. at Ramboll US Corporation, focusing on integrating industrial hygiene management practices to address the complexities of combustible particulates.
• Acquire practical knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance workplace safety and prevent incidents related to combustible dust explosions.
• Engage in podcast discussions and Q&A sessions to clarify doubts and gain further insights into specific challenges faced in identifying, characterizing, and managing combustible particulates.

5:30 Mixer 6:00 Dinner 6:30 Podcast

Please prepay for dinner using Zelle to admin@ahmpchicago.org or in the Shop.

Please contact Bob.Leppink@ahmpchicago.org with questions about the event. Send questions for the speakers to ehsmprisby@mwt.net by 10/8/24.