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2017 HSSE Conference and Exhibition

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DAY 1 Agenda DAY 2 Agenda

DAY 1: Tuesday 14th November, 2017

7:00 am
- 7:45 am BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION
7:45 am
- 9:15 am
OPENING CEREMONY

Nigel Darlow, Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic
Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry
Moderated by: Nirad Tewarie, Chief Executive Officer,
AMCHAM T&T

(POS Ballroom)
9:15 am
- 10:00 am
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION & NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

10:00 am
- 11:30 am
FEATURE SPEAKER:

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
How to Create Systems That Empower People and Enhance Sustainability-
Five Stories for Business Leaders in Trinidad and Tobago
“The Business Case: Four Sources of Value”,

William Shireman, President & CEO,
Future 500
(Regency III, IV, V & VI)

11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
CEO’S PANEL SESSION

Mark Loquan, President, NGC
Vincent Pereira, President, BHP Trinidad and Tobago
Richard De La Bastide, President, Yara
Moderated by: Nirad Tewarie, Chief Executive Officer,
AMCHAM T&T
(Regency III, IV, V & VI)

12:00 pm Exhibitors Lunch
12:30 pm
- 1:15 pm
LUNCH
(POS Ballroom)

1:15 pm
- 2:00 pm
LUNCH Speaker:
“Aviation and Ground Safety at United Airlines”
Michael J. Quiello, Vice President Corporate Safety,
United Airlines
(POS Ballroom)

2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
*Simultaneous Sessions*

(Regency I & II)
SAFETY
Healthy Roots: Root Cause Analysis and
Equipment Failure

Whether an incident impacts a person, the environment or the business itself, regulators request a complete root cause analysis be performed with sustainable hazard elimination or reduction actions to be put in place. Root Cause Analysis Method should be used on low to moderate level near-misses by any employee to lower the probability of a major incident from occurring in the first place

"Human Errors and Equipment Failure- A practical approach."

Chris Vallee,
Senior Associate System Improvements,
Tap Roots

Incident investigation is a formal requirement for high hazard facilities with the aim to learn from each incident and prevent future recurrences. This presentation explains a novel method for incident investigation (BSCAT) that combines the ideas of barrier-based risk assessment with a well-established systems-based root cause analysis method (SCAT).

"Application of Barrier-Based Approach to Enhance Incident Investigation."

Chris Boylan,
Principal Consultant,
Safety Risk Management Risk Advisory Services
DNV.GL

Sponsored by:

PowerGen

(Regency III & IV)
SECURITY

"Trinidad and Tobago’s Disaster Preparedness and Continuity"

ODPM

Unfortunately, the number and severity of disasters in recent times have overtaxed the best intentions of leaders and planners when it comes to business continuity and information technology. Understandably, needs related to shelter, food, utilities and public safety typically dominate thoughts and plans in times of devastation. However, information technology assets are often nearly as critical to business operations and to the general public, at large. This discussion will focus on lessons learned from recent major disasters as well as those tricky smaller incidents that can still result in significant disruptions
"Business Continuity: Don't Forget The Computers"
Bill Balint,
Chief information officer at IUP and Technical executive of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's Strategic Information Management System

"Business Continuity Planning"

John Kilmarx
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
IUP

Sponsored by:

Disaster Management
(Regency V & VI)
ENVIRONMENT
COP 21 & Renewables
"Trinidad and Tobago Environmental Commitments"

Ministry of Planning & the Environment

The Paris Agreement has established a framework of flexible action in the fight against climate change. Trinidad and Tobago can take advantage of this new context to improve the efficiency of its petrochemical sector, access sources of climate finance such as the Green Climate Fund, and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Factor is already assisting several companies in the country in the implementation of carbon inventories, and the assessment of their climate risks.

"Inspiring low-carbon and climate-resilient businesses. Perspectives for the private sector, Carbon Trading"

Iker Larrea
Head of Markets Division
Factor CO2

"Private Sector Environmental Opportunities"

David Ramjohn
Chief Executive Officer,
AlgEternal Technologies, LLC

Sponsored by:

4:00 pm
- 4:15 pm REFRESHMENT WITH EXHIBITORS
4:15 pm
-6:15 pm
*Simultaneous
Sessions*
(Regency I & II)
SAFETY

THE OSH Legislation: its current form and its future

'The OSH Act 10 years later'
Victor Coombs
Chairman
OSHA

"Challenges faced by employers with the OSH Act…after 10 years"
Curt Cadet
Senior Manager HSSE
NGC
Sponsored by:

Regency (III & IV)
SECURITY

Social Engineering

Maritime & Border Security

"Building Cyber-Resiliency: A Model for People, Systems and Sustainability."
Obika Gellineau
Cyber Security Professional
KPMG

Sponsored by:
Regency (V & VI)
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Environment in Harmony with Sustainable Development

How can we resolve environmental challenges for a sustainable future? This session would look at the necessary components for effective resource management, which would allow for us live in harmony with the global environment.

"How can we mitigate/manage our impact on the environment. What are the trade offs"
Professor John Agard
University of the West Indies

"Integrated Waste management system- used oil, tyres and e-waste"
Dr. Ahmad Khan
Director
The Basel Convention Regional Centre

"Land Reuse"
Sponsored by:
6:15 pm
- 6:20 pm REFRESHMENT WITH EXHIBITORS
6:30 pm
- 8:30 pm
NATIONAL HSE AWARDS: NETWORKING & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
(POS)

DAY 2: Wednesday 15th November, 2017

7:00 am
- 8:00 am BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION
8:00 am
9:15 am
DAY 2- SECURITY FOCUS

The US was attacked in cyberspace-and over 21 Million sensitive national records were stolen. Learn about how this happened, and how other organization can confront this type of threat, from an executive who was part of the recovery team for this significant cyber event.

"The Biggest Cybersecurity Breach in US Government History:
Lessons Learned and the Future of Cybersecurity"
Lisa Schlosser, Technology and Cyber Security Executive
(POS Ballroom)

Sponsored by:

9:15 am
- 10:00 am REFRESHMENT WITH EXHIBITORS
10:00 am
- 12:00 pm
*Simultaneous
Sessions*
(Regency I & II)
PROCESS SAFETY & LEADERSHIP

"Effective Leadership"
Ian E. Welch
Managing Director
PCS Nitrogen Trinidad Limited

"Succession Planning"
Kawal Maraj
Senior Manager of Health, Environment, Safety and Quality Yara Trinidad Ltd
(invited)

"Leadership and Talent Management"
Lyndon Mohess
Vice President, S&OR
bp Trinidad and Tobago

Sponsored by:
(Regency III & IV)
SECURITY
Cyber Security

We are experiencing a technological revolution. Automatization and integration expose industries to new vulnerabilities and threats. The protection of such critical infrastructure has therefore never been more important.
"The Internet of Things and its impact on business and legislation/
regulation"
Satyakam Nanda
VP Security Consulting
Fujitsu America, Inc.

In the Oil & Gas industry, Process Safety assurance is a critical success factor to business sustainability. As data acquisition and plant control system networks continue to be integrated to the business networks for real-time decision making by managers and executives, an ineffective cyber security program can be a real threat to Process Safety assurance or loss of primary containment (LOPC). It’s imperative that executives and managers at every level understand why investing in cybersecurity is an important part of their risk management responsibilities. This presentation will explore the vulnerabilities as it relates to cyber intrusion in the Oil & Gas industries, outline key practical and specific actions to implement an effective cyber security program.

"Cyber Security – A Process Safety Risk"
Ramesh Harrylal
Vice President - Operations
Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited

What is the oil and energy sectors place in the new autonomous world? Cyberspace dramatically impacts opportunities, provocations, and threats between allies, adversaries, competitors, and industry. Planned change keeps you in control-forced changed moves you closer to obsolescence.

“Evolving Critical Energy Security Requirements: Integrating Autonomous Systems; Drones-Artificial Intelligence and the Oil/Energy Sector-Can They Co-Exist?
Dr. Hans Mumm
Futures researcher
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Sponsored by: (Regency V & VI)
HEALTH
Mental Health and Wellness

Mental health issues have become one of the most common yet most difficult issues to deal with at the workplace. The presentation will address factors that can contribute to mental ill health, its impact on work, how it can be optimally managed in the workplace and what your organization can do to proactively manage the issue and build resilience in the workforce.
"Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace"
Dr. Ishvan Ramcharitar
Atlantic

"Less Stress, Better Business"
Iain Daniels
Barrister
Ely Place

"Total Worker Health"
Dr. Casey Chosewood
Director
NIOSH

Sponsored by:

11:30 am LUNCH FOR EXHIBITORS
(POS Ballroom)
12:00 pm
- 12:45 pm LUNCH
(POS Ballroom)
12:45 pm
- 1:45 pm Stephen Williams, Commissioner of Police (Ag)
1:45 pm
- 2:00 pm REFRESHMENT WITH EXHIBITORS
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
*Simultaneous
Sessions*
(Regency I & II)
PROCESS SAFETY

Learnings by Sharing
Sponsored by:

(Regency III & IV)
CYBER SECURITY WORKSHOP

Cyber Security Considerations for Migrating Production Applications

Workshop focused on mitigating security risk related to migrating legacy computer applications and systems to modern environments

Facilitators:

Bill Balint
Chief information officer
IUP

Ben Dadson
Coordinator
IUP Desktop Services Team

Todd Cunningham
IT Services
IUP

Sponsored by:

Methanex
(Regency V& VI)
HEALTH

Demystifying Health Surveillance

"The consequences of not adequately addressing the risks of Industrial disease can be profound for both the employee and the employer. What are an employer’s legal duties and how can they evidence compliance?"
Iain Daniels
Barrister
Ely Place

"Human capital through Health Surveillance"
Gregory Camejo
OCM, Group Executive, Corporate Services
OCM

Sponsored by:
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Closing Feature Speaker:
Minister of National Security (invited)