June 11-12, 2014Embassy Suites / Ontario AirportOntario, CA

Preventing Explosions and Protecting Employees

The Latest on Handling Molten Metal in the Casthouse

Special Sessions to Address Lock Out / Tag out and Combustible Dust

Register for the Regional Casthouse

Safety Workshop by June 4, 2014 at

http://alu.mn/CHSSpring2014

ABOUT THE REGIONAL CASTHOUSE SAFETY WORKSHOPS

Since 1993, the Aluminum Association has hosted semi-annual safety training on casthouse work practices and through that

training has provided several thousand representatives from member and non-member companies alike with the latest

information in casthouse safety management as provided by recognized industry experts.

In addition, these workshops provide an invaluable opportunity for attendees to share their site specific experiences and learn from

the experiences of others to further the goal of improving the safety of the industry as a whole.

1525 Wilson Blvd.Arlington, VA 22209

Phone: (703) 358-2960Fax: (703) 894-4928www.aluminum.org

REGISTRATION INFORMATION• Registration Fee – $425 for members, $595 for non-members• Registration includes – Attendance at both day’s sessions, printed materials, lunch on Wednesday, and coffee breaks• Registration deadline – June 4, 2014• Register at – http://alu.mn/CHSSpring2014• Members – Use Promo Code CHSMember to obtain the reduced rate

WHERE TO STAY• Embassy Suites – Ontario Airport 3663 Guasti Road Ontario, CA 91761• Reservations – (909) 605-0281 or 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) • Rate – $134 per night single or double, mention The Aluminum Association • Deadline – Reserve by May 27, 2014 for the Association rate• Includes – Complimentary morning breakfast and evening reception

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Curt Wells at (703) 358-2976 or cwells@aluminum.org

REGIONAL CASTHOUSE SAFETY WORKSHOP

8:00 am Fabric Testing and PPE Regulations Chuck Johnson, The Aluminum Association

8:20 am Evaluation of PPE Performance John Zeh, Staff Process Engineer, Logan Aluminum at Logan Aluminum

8:40 am DC Pit Guarding Ray Richter, Consultant

9:00 am Company Experiences All Attendees

10:00 am Coffee Break PPE Examples Provided by Suppliers

10:30 am Company Experiences, continued All Attendees

11:00 am Questions & Answers Panel Discussion / All Attendees

12:00 pm Adjourn

WEDNESDAY • JUNE 11, 2014

7:30 am Registration Curt Wells, The Aluminum Association

8:00 am Opening Remarks TBA

8:15 am Historical Trends of the Industry Chuck Johnson, The Aluminum Association

9:00 am Fundamentals of Explosions • Mark Eliopulos, Director of Corporate Safety and AA Incident Data and Health, Kaiser Aluminum • Ray Richter, Consultant

9:45 am Coffee Break PPE Examples Provided by Suppliers

10:15 am Scrap Handling & Charging Safety Brady Meyers, Regional HSE Manager Aleris International

10:45 am Mobile Equipment and Walkway Safety Brady Meyers

11:15 am Guidelines for Transfer Operations John Zeh, Staff Process Engineer, Logan Aluminum

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Guidelines for Sow Casting and Charging John Zeh, Staff Process Engineer, Logan Aluminum

1:45 pm DC Casting Safety Jim Brock, Regional Leader and Global Technology Deployment Manager, Alcoa

2:45 pm Coffee Break PPE Examples Provided by Suppliers

3:00 pm Casthouse Safety - A Focus on Dust Brad Burridge, North America Reliability Leader - Dust Novelis Inc

4:00 pm Lock Out / Tag Out Mark Eliopulos

4:45 pm Panel Discussion All Attendees

5:15 pm Adjourn

ONGOING SAFETY EDUCATIONLearn what the experts know when you come to Ontario in June — whether this is your first time at a Casthouse Safety Workshop, or a refresher, this information is vital to doing the job well. Information you need to run your operation safely will be discussed in detail, including:

• Molten Metal Safety• Scrap Handling and Charging• Casting Operations• Dross Handling• Protective Clothing and Equipment• Lock Out/Tag Out• Pit Guarding

PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGEDA panel of experts will be assembled atthe conclusion of the workshop to respond to questions. There will also be an opportunity to see and discuss videos of recent plant incidents, and to take part in an exchange of information about what is working best for aluminum companies in the crucial area of personal protective equipment and fall protection. A representative from each facility will also be asked to share information on current PPE Practices and DC Pit Guarding during the “Company Experiences” Session on Thursday. Representatives from PPE supplier companies will attend the workshop and will have a table top display of personal protective apparel used in the aluminum industry.

THURSDAY • JUNE 12, 2014

PREVENTING EXPLOSIONS

PROTECTING EMPLOYEES