A mishap, as defined by EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual-USACE-ARMY is any unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of work being performed. This includes, accidents, incidents and near misses. Reporting requirements and timelines are specific to the type of incident and are often confused by safety personnel. The result is that many times the required timelines are not met. These procedures, associated timelines and reporting documents will be discussed in this webinar. In addition, the location of reporting forms and several specific examples will be discussed.

Agenda:

1:00 - 1:05

Welcome & Introduction
Jeff Brewer, EM CX; Jean Balent, EPA

1:05 - 2:05

Accident Reporting
Kellie Williams, USACE HNC

2:05 - 2:35

Near Miss
Neil Feist, HGL

2:35 - 2:40

Safety is Everyone's Responsibility
Betina Johnson, USACE HNC

2:40 - 2:50

Questions and Open Discussion
Jeff Brewer/All

Presenters:

Kellie Williams, USACE HNC

Neil Feist, HGL

Betina Johnson, USACE HNC

Moderators:

Jeff Brewer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM CX (Jeffrey.S.Brewer@usace.army.mil or 256-895-1504)
Mr. Brewer has worked in the Ordnance and Explosives field since 1992. In his current position as an OESS with the EM CX in Huntsville, AL, Mr. Brewer supports multiple agencies performing independent technical reviews for safety submissions, work plans and remedial response reports. He is also a member of the EMCX training team, providing instruction on ordnance and explosives subject matter for FUDS Program, Army Environmental Command, the Army National Guard, M2S2 Webinar Series as well as OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training for USACE. Before coming to the EM-CX, Mr. Brewer was an OESS for USACE Baltimore District form 2006 to 2014. In 2001 he started working for the 20th Chemical Command on Edgewood Arsenal, MD, as a UXO Technician until 2006. Mr. Brewer has also served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in the US Marine Corps and US Air Force Reserves.

Jean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)
Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.

Webinar Slides and References:

• Accident Reporting - Kellie Williams, USACE HNC (2.74MB/PDF)
• Near Miss - Neil Feist, HGL (960KB/PDF)

Webinar Slides and References:

• Accident Reporting - Kellie Williams, USACE HNC (2.74MB/PDF)
• Near Miss - Neil Feist, HGL (960KB/PDF)

Additional Resources:

• These materials will be available by Friday, October 12, 2018