2007 National Safety Conference


Wednesday, May 2 - Thursday, May 3, 2007
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
The Woodlands, TX


The registration period for this meeting has ended.



The National Safety Conference features an overview of safety challenges and issues affecting refineries and petrochemical plants.

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - The Safety Professional’s Role in NFPA 70E – This timely half day workshop, in line with OSHA’s changes to the electrical installation standards for industry, gives the safety professional the knowledge and tools to bridge the gap between the NFPA standards and the OSHA electrical standard final rule becoming effective August 13, 2007. The price of the workshop will include handouts and a 2004 NFPA 70E document. This workshop has also been awarded ABIH and COC maintenance points.

NPRA is pleased that Rocky Bleier, former football player and Vietnam veteran, and Jim O'Brien, VP Audits, BP, have accepted invitations to address us in the Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3 General Sessions.

Wednesday, May 2 the following Workshop topic sessions will be available to attendees: Management Systems, Safety Culture & Leadership, Recognizing Hazards, Risk Assessment and Fire Protection & Emergency Response.

Thursday, May 3 Workshop topic sessions cover Contractor Safety, Facility Siting, Employee Involvement and Emergency Response.

The Exhibition, held as part of the conference, gives attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives of companies offering a variety of safety related services to the refining and petrochemical industries.

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.

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:
2007 Exhibitors

Related Files:

2007 Exhibit Prospectus
2007 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 - No Coat - Tie Optional

Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 04/23/2007
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
The Safety Professional’s Role in NFPA 70E Workshop  
     NFPA 70E Workshop (early-bird) $125.00  
     NFPA 70E Workshop $175.00  
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. Guests are not permitted to work in an exhibit booth. Children under 18 are not permitted in the exhibit hall.

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 3, 2007 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between April 4 and April 17, 2007 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after April 17, 2007. 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 17, 2007. No refunds after April 17.

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: April 30, 2007
Latest Checkout-out Date: May 5, 2007
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: April 3, 2007
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center:
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1162



    Guest Room
    Rate: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy

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.


Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:

Contact Lynne Schoenbeck at LSchoenbeck@npra.org or call 202-457-0480 for sponsorship information.