2006 National Safety Conference


Wednesday, May 3 - Thursday, May 4, 2006
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd. [map]
Austin, TX 78759-6316


The registration period for this meeting has ended.



The General Session features an overview of safety challenges and issues affecting refineries and petrochemical plants.

The safety program consists of fire/accident and health/safety presentations and workshops which cover topics on safety procedures, training, fire protection, emergency response, incident reviews, safety regulations and safety management. The vendor exhibition offers attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest products and services available to the industry.

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals will grant CSP Continuance of Certification (COC) points for attendance at the National Safety Conference without pre-approval. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) grants certification maintenance (CM) points. For further information contact Tom Wigglesworth at TWigglesworth@npra.org

The Safety Awards Banquet will be held in conjunction with the Conference. The event celebrates and honors the industry's excellent safety achievements.

Related Web Pages and Sites:
Exhibitor Information
2006 Exhibitors

Related Files:

2006 Advance Program

Registration Includes:

Full registration includes admission to the General and Breakout Sessions, the Reception and Luncheons Wednesday and Thursday in the exhibit hall.

Tickets for the Safety Awards Reception and Banquet are separate.

Who Should Attend:

Over 300 industry safety managers, engineers and experts are expected to attend the conference.


Meeting Attire:

Business Casual

Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 04/24/2006
Name Price Available To
Member Registration - Early $400.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Member Registration - Late $500.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Non-Member Registration - Early $795.00   NonMember
Non-Member Registration - Late $895.00   NonMember
Member Exhibitor Only One-Day Pass - Early $200.00   Associate Member
Member Exhibitor Only One-Day Pass - Late $250.00   Associate Member
Non-Member Exhibitor Only One-Day Pass - Early $400.00   NonMember
Non-Member Exhibitor Only One-Day Pass - Late $450.00   NonMember
Spouse Registration $50.00  

 

Special Events

Name Price Available To
Safety Awards Banquet Ticket  
     Fee for Safety Awards Banquet Ticket (early-bird) $75.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Government
Special/Temporary Member
NonMember
     Fee for Safety Awards Banquet Ticket $75.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Government
Special/Temporary Member
NonMember


Cancellation and Other Policies:

By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.

FEE POLICY: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member fees will be charged to your credit card.

SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is not in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest Registration category.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations must be submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to NSC@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Cancellations may be made by April 14, 2006 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between April 15 and April 18, 2006 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after April 18, 2006. No telephone cancellations.

ONE-DAY PASS AND TICKET REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be made on one-day passes or banquet tickets purchased if request is received in writing by April 18, 2006. No refunds after April 18.

NO SUITCASING, PLEASE. Please note that while all meeting attendees are invited to the exhibition, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company's booth, or in violation of any portion of the NPRA Exhibition Policy will be asked to leave immediately. Please report any violations you may observe to show management.

ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:

* Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;

* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;

* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;

* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;

* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;

* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: May 1, 2006
Latest Checkout-out Date: May 6, 2006
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: April 4, 2006
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Renaissance Austin Hotel:
9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759-6316



    Guest Room
    Rate: $147.00/$157.00
    Deposit: $147.00/$157.00

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the NSC. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B761399 to receive discounted rates.