THE REGISTRATION FOR 2013
NYS/PEF HEALTH & SAFETY
CONFERENCE IS NOW CLOSED
For any additional questions please contact us at 518-785-1900 ext. 336 or e-mail kwillbrant@pef.org
THANK YOU
April 18th-20th, 2013
Hotel Albany
The Public Employees Federation Health & Safety Program would like to invite you to this year’s Health & Safety Conference to be held on April 18th-20th, 2013 at the Hotel Albany and Conference Center, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY. Registrations for the conference must be submitted by March 8, 2013.
Conference Brochure Available for Download
Conference Release Time Letter
The theme of this year’s conference is “Health & Safety: A Call to Action”. PEF is committed to safe jobs and safe workplaces. The conference is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow labor and management health & safety personnel to discuss key issues. Past conferences have featured national and state experts, and prepared participants to accomplish important improvements such as instituting health & safety programs on bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics, workplace violence prevention, safe patient handling and confined space entry.
The guest speakers are to be announced.
Please promote the conference at your next health & safety and/or labor management meeting and encourage representatives from management to attend. Other bargaining units may attend at their own expense.
For more information on the conference please contact Kristina Willbrant, Health & Safety Assistant/Conference Coordinator at: 518-785-1900, ext. 336, or 800-342-4306, ext. 336, or via e-mail:
Registration Fee:
A registration fee of $35.00 has been implemented to offset the expense of the conference. The fee applies to all registrants, including those funded by PEF. Registration fee must be received prior to the conference date. We will not accept payments at the conference registration. Please make checks payable to: NYS Public Employees Federation. Mail to: PEF Health & Safety, P.O. Box 12414, Albany, NY 12212-2414.
Eligibility for Funding by PEF:
Please note that the registration fee of $35 is not funded by PEF and applies to all participants. The following individuals are eligible for funding by PEF: Labor and Management representatives of the Statewide Health & Safety Committee, Agency and Local Health & Safety Chairs, Infection Control Nurses, Agency Safety Managers, PEF Executive Board Members, PEF Statewide Officers, PEF Regional Coordinators, PEF Field Staff, and members of the Statewide Nurses Committee.
Alternative Funding:
All other participants must be funded by their PEF Division, through a scholarship, their agency, or at their own expense. Individuals not funded by PEF should complete the alternate funding information on the registration form, and attach a check for meals, housing, and the registration fee made out to: NYS Public Employees Federation. We encourage PEF Divisions to offer scholarships so that they may send additional representatives to the conference. Scholarships should include the cost of transportation, meals, housing, and the registration fee. All attendees must complete the online registration form.
Room Reservations:
All hotel reservations will be made by PEF. A finite number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate for our group at the hotel. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a “first come, first serve” basis. Due to cost and the limited number of rooms available, local attendees who live within 60 miles of the conference are not eligible for housing.
Travel and Other Expenses:
PEF policies for travel and other expenses apply.
PEF Expense Voucher Guidelines Available for Download(pdf)
Attendees are strongly encouraged to car pool. Please visit PEF website for more information. There will be no air travel for this conference without advanced approval.
Expense vouchers will be available for participants at the conference.
Release Time:
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has approved a request for release time for conference attendees, subject to agency operational needs. A letter outlining the agreement has been included for your information: Conference Release Time Letter (pdf). If you need assistance in obtaining “Administrative Leave” from your agency or have any questions, please contact your local PEF Division Leader or Field Representative first. Additional assistance may be obtained by contacting Health & Safety at (518) 785-1900 ex 336 or e-mail: kwillbrant@pef.org
Click to View:
Conference Agenda (pdf)
Conference Brochure (pdf)
Conference Release Time Letter (pdf)
Proceed to On-line Registration
Directions to Hotel Albany:
Arriving from the South
Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 23. After the toll, follow to I-787 North. Take Exit 4 and follow the signs to Broadway by turning left at the 1st traffic light. Continue on Broadway and turn left on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hotel Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street.
Arriving from the North
Take the 'Northway' (I-87) South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hotel Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street.
Arriving from the East
Take I-90 West to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hotel Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street.
Arriving from the West
Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 24. After the toll, continue to follow signs for I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hotel Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!
Proceed to On-line Registration
Please note: Online registration still requires verification and mailed payment/signatures. You should receive a confimation within 2 business days after registering on what you need to send in.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 3:18PM