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Monday, November 27, 2023

Save the Date for PACNY's 2024 Environmental Conference February 15-16, 2024!

The Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY) have announced the dates for next year's Annual Environmental Conference.  The Environmental Conference will be held on February 15th & 16th, 2024 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York.  We are looking forward to attending the premier conference for the New York asbestos abatement industry.

Dale Chihuly's sculpture "Tree of Peace"

This year we have been part of the Conference Committee and it has been working hard (as in past years) to make this conference better than last year!  The Keynote Speaker of the conference this year is:

Michael Rubin

OSHA Attorney at Ogletree

He is a shareholder and OSHA lawyer at Ogletree Deakins, a premier labor and employment defense firm with offices worldwide. He has over 20 years of experience and focuses his practice exclusively on handling OSHA matters nationwide in federal and state-plan jurisdictions. He has handled OSHA matters in over 30 states, including construction and environmental contractors. He is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), demonstrating his knowledge and commitment to occupational safety and health.
"My mission is to help employers protect their workers, their businesses, and their reputations from OSHA inspections, citations, and enforcement actions. I guide employers through the OSHA inspection process, from the opening conference to the closing conference, and assert their rights and interests at every stage. I also contest and litigate OSHA citations, including through trial, and develop and audit safety programs and policies. I counsel employers on risk-management strategies and best practices to ensure compliance and prevent accidents. I am passionate about delivering effective and efficient OSHA defense solutions to my clients and staying updated on the latest OSHA developments and trends."

The conference will start at 8:00 AM on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with multiple sessions by Industry Leaders.  The Vendor Happy Hour will run from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM that same day.  Friday will be the Keynote Speaker, and the New York State Department of Labor Roundtable with a question and answer session with the regulators.  Ending the conference with a networking lunch.  Aramsco, Dival Safety, Lovell Safety Management Co., LLC, Lozier Environmental Consulting, Inc., and Paradigm Environmental Services are some of the sponsors of this year's conference, to join these sponsors click here.  As usual, Future Environment Designs will be one of the sponsors of the conference and will have a table in the Exhibit Hall.  Reserve your spot at the conference here.  We hope to see you there!

Visit us at our Booth in the Exhibit Hall


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