Welcome & Introductions

Bernie Diaz, Executive Vice President, HSE – Operations, Southwest Shipyard L.P. Signal Safety Committee Chair

Richard Lubert, SVP Safety & Member Performance, Signal Management Services

Safety Moment: Heat Stress

Chad Hodges, Director of HSE, Callan Marine    

Member Spotlight: The Impact of Safety Culture on Performance
A panel discussion exploring how a strong safety culture drives better operational outcomes and improves overall financial performance.

Moderator: John Belcher, Vice President Safety and Member Performance, Signal Management Services
Panel: 

• Jordan Webb, CEO, Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.
• Del Bobish, COO, Red Hook Terminals
•  Danny Li, Vice President, Trevcon Construction Company LLC
• Bryce Goolsby, Vice President, Kirby Inland Marine, LP

Mental Health Spotlight: Recognizing and Supporting Someone Under Stress
A focused session on how to identify common signs of mental stress in the workplace and approach individuals with empathy, awareness, and confidence

Moderator: Adrien Cordero, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Presenter: Deborah Saari, NAMI Minnesota's Employer Education Coordinator

Member Spotlight: Planning a Successful Safety Day
A session focused on designing and delivering an engaging and impactful Safety Day that connects with employees, strengthens safety culture, and reinforces critical safety practices through meaningful participation and practical takeaways.

Moderator: Kristina DeFilippo, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Presenters: 

• Andrea Colson, Director of Safety, Trevcon Construction – MCODED Chairperson
  
• Christopher Allen, Director HSSE, APM Terminals Pacific LLC
  
• Sara Hodges, Regional Safety Sr. Advisor, Logistec, Chair
  

Making Learning Stick: The Future of Learning and Turning Knowledge into Action Under Pressure
As learning continues evolving through AI, microlearning, simulation, and embedded performance support, this interactive session explores how organizations can better prepare people to translate knowledge and skills into effective operational behavior under pressure.

Moderator: Andy Booth, AVP Safety and Member Performance, Signal Management Services

Presenter: Kelly Curtin, Manager of Training and Employee Development, Moran Holdings, Inc.

SMIA Committee Day 1 recap and Sub-committee project overview discussion

Bernie Diaz
Richard Lubert

Welcome and Introductions 

Sara Hodges, Regional Safety Sr. Advisor, Logistec, Breakbulk Chair

Project Updates

• PIT / Pedestrian Hand Signals
• EHS Insight Continuous Improvement 
• AI Projects / Agents 
• Fall Protection Cliff Stow 

• Andrew Prior, Enterprise Safety Director, Pasha Group 
• Geli Burgess, Safety Manager, Metro Ports 
•  Jim Bailey, Safety Manager, Enstructure Holdings LLC
• Sara Hodges 

Welcome & Subcommittee Goals
Introduction

Sara Hodges 

Brian Bailey, Director of Safety, Tradepoint Atlantic- Breakbulk Vice- Chair

Safety Moment

Andrew Prior 

Fall Protection Settlement Agreement with OSHA

James Dillman, Enstructure Holdings LLC 

A Look Inside Signal’s Special Investigation Unit

Cody Evans, AVP, Continuous Improvement Manager, Signal Mutual

John Grady, Sr Investigator, Signal Mutual

Signal Update / Whiteboard New Projects

Sara Hodges

Incident Review / Best Practices 

Lezlye Donahue, Director of HSSE, Associated Terminals

John Agro, General Superintendent, Red Hook Terminals

Committee Wrap-Up & Closing Comments

Sara Hodges

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

Welcome and Introductions 

Quick opening remarks, attendee introductions, and a review of the meeting objectives, logistics, and housekeeping items.

Brian Poehler, Sr. Manager Safety & Security - Maher Terminals, Marine Terminal Chair

Lauren Kinky, Manager HSSS – Penn Terminals, Marine Terminal Co-Chair

Crane Rescue
Walk through the current rescue plan draft to confirm roles, required equipment, key decision points, and next steps to finalize.

Jeffrey Leisner, Regional HSE Manager, Harbor Industrial Services Corporation

Brian Poehler
 

Incident Review
Review recent incidents and near-misses across member terminals to capture key learnings, trends, and follow-up actions.

Lauren Kinky

Brian Poehler
 

Safety Moment 
Brief safety message to start the day.

Elizabeth Hunter, Corporate Safety Manager, Container Maintenance 

Pre-Arrival Inspection Checklist
Review the pre-arrival inspection checklist/forms to align on required checks, documentation expectations, and issue escalation/closure.

Christopher Allen, Director, Health, Safety, Security and Environment, APM Terminals North America, Inc.

Jeffrey Leisner

Bill Nelson, Vice President – Environmental, Health & Safety. The Pacific Companies
 

Railcar Safety
Discuss railcar safety best practices, including securing/derailing, communication between crews and operators, and common loading/unloading hazards.

Solomon Egbe, Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment, Virginia International Terminals, LLC

Brian Poehler

 Jeffrey Leisner

Lisa Bishop, Assistant Manager, Claims, Virginia Port Authority

Incident Review
Review the rescue platform incident from Maher Terminals.

Josh Cullen, Assistant Manager, Safety & Security Department, Maher Terminals LLC

Toolbox Topics
Review and refine toolbox talk topics so messaging and key takeaways are consistent and ready for near-term use.

Elizabeth Hunter

John Nee, Safety & Security Manager, First Coast Terminals
 

EV Equipment Charging and OEM Collaboration

Discuss safe EV equipment charging/energy management at the terminals and align on questions and follow-ups needed with OEMs.

Lauren Kinky

Bruce Worecester, Director, HSSE -LA, TraPac

Christopher Allen
 

Solution at Work (SAW) 
Align on SAW wording so the problem, solution, expected behaviors, and communication approach are consistent across sites.

Elizabeth Hunter

Gangway Micro Learning
Review the gangway micro-learning video and confirm any edits needed before it is shared more broadly.

Elizabeth Hunter

Bill Nelson
 

Recap / Next Meeting Agenda 
Recap decisions and action items, then confirm proposed topics and any pre-work for the next meeting.

auren Kinky

Brian Poehler
 

Committee Wrap-Up & Closing Comments

Brian Poehler
Lauren Kinky

Reconvene with the Whole Committee

Welcome & Introductions

Andrea Colson – Director of Safety, Trevcon Construction – MCODED Chairperson

Adrien Cordero – Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

ADCI Updated Standards
Overview of the latest ADCI standard updates, including key changes and practical impacts to field operations. The session will focus on aligning our teams and ensuring compliance moving forward

Eric Strickland – Director of Safety, Crofton Industries, Inc.

Welcome & Introductions

Andrea Colson 

Adrien Cordero 

Safety Moment
Open discussion of recent incidents and near misses to raise awareness across the group and help prevent similar injuries on our projects.

Hard Hat Advancements & Safety Supplier Overview
Overview of recent advancements in head protection, with a focus on Studson Type II hard hats, what’s different, and where they may apply in our work. PowerPak will also provide a brief overview of safety equipment available to support field operations..

Mark Walker – Business Development Manager, PowerPak    

Review of Completed Projects
Overview of MCODED deliverables, including toolbox talks, product evaluations, and industry best practices distributed to Signal members within the marine construction sector.

Group Activity

Hexavalent Chromium – What You Need to Know
Training with the Shipyard Committee on Hexavalent Chromium—where exposure happens, why it matters, and what controls actually protect crews in the field.

Duane O’Keefe, Senior Safety Manager - NABRICO Marine Products

Joint Session with "The" Shipyard Committee

Trevcon Orientation – Production Editing & ReviewReview of the Trevcon orientation video during the editing phase, including content, flow, and accuracy, to ensure it reflects our work and sets clear expectations before crews arrive on-site.

Group Activity

Committee Wrap-Up & Closing Comments

Andrea Colson 

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

Welcome & Introductions 

• Nate Stanton, EHS Manager, GD NASSCO-Norfolk, Shipyard Co-Chair
• Carl Danley, HSE Director, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Shipyard Co-Chair

Shipyard Safety Roundtable - 
Share update on current internal projects based on previously notated 2026 focus areas, discuss collaboration/Future projects/activities
 

• Nate Stanton 
• Carl Danley

Welcome & Introductions
Subcommittee Members/Guest Introductions. 

• Nate Stanton 
• Carl Danley

Safety Moment
Taproot: Major Incident Root Cause

• Bill Thibodeau, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services
• Steve Kennedy, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Corrective Action Methods and Root Cause Analysis

Bill Thibodeau
Presenters: 

• David Olson, HSE, Moran Holdings, Inc.
• Joe Rysavy, Director, Quality & Safety Programs, VT Group
•  Nate Stanton

Final Review of Outstanding Safety Projects 

Project Leads and Teams

Safety Moment
Trading Places: Ensuring trades are cross-trained

Carl Danley

The Chromium Connection – A Hexavalent Chromium Discussion

Duane O’Keefe, Senior Safety Manager - NABRICO Marine Products

Open Session Dialogue – Fall Protection / Shore Power / AI / Other

• Nate Stanton 
• Carl Danley

Housekeeping 
Finish the open discussion topics and finalize group actions for the joint committee report-out.

All Attendees 

Reconvene with the Whole Committee