In connection with the fall Beryllium Health and Safety Committee (BH&SC) meeting, a twoday symposium on Sampling and Analysis of Beryllium Particulates is planned. This symposium will be held November 8-9, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The format includes oral technical presentations, vendor displays, panel discussions, and a poster session. The first day will be devoted to sampling issues (both air and wipe), and the second day will be devoted to both laboratory and portable instrumentation and related equipment. Presentations on broad subjects such as needs/options for sampling devices and the current state of the analytical art, as well as more focused presentations on individual samplers or lab/portable instruments are requested.
REGISTRATION
AND TUITION
Tthose who register after October 24: $190
Students: There is a limited number of student registrations ($25) available. To be eligible, the student must submit a statement that affirms that they are full-time, lists their major, and describe how the symposium will benefit them. (Deadline is October 24 to apply for the student fee.)
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received before November 1 will be charged a $30 cancellation fee; no refunds will be issued after November 1.
VENDOR
EXPOSITION
Commercial exhibits will be displayed on both November 8 and 9. The content of the exhibits will include analytical instrumentation, contract services, and safety/industrial
hygiene monitoring equipment. Vendor registration is as follows:
One person: $250
Two people: $375
Three people: $500
Deadline for vendor registration is October 27, 2005.
NOTE: Mention of any commercial products does not constitute endorsement by the symposium or any of its co-sponsors.
FOOD
FUNCTIONS
Morning and afternoon breaks as well as lunch will be provided on both days. In addition, an evening reception will be held on Tuesday, November 8 immediately from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ABSTRACTS
Abstracts are now available for preview. Check the Preliminary Program page to access them.
The symposium will be awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs), the national standard of recognition for non-university professional education. ABIH certification maintenance points have been awarded as follows: .5 point per .5 day, 2.0 total Industrial Hygiene CM Points.
LOCATION
The symposium will be held at the Marriott University Park Hotel, a deluxe hotel, located 7 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport and 3 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. With spectacular views of Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Mountains, the hotel is also located near Hogle Zoo, historic Fort Douglas, tennis courts, and Red Butte Garden.
The Marriott is offering a Deluxe Room, single occupancy for $78.00 plus tax; rooms are available from Sunday November 6- through Thursday November 10. For contact information on the hotel, click here. NOTE: Many of the nights at the Marriott are sold out. If you cannot get a room at the Marriott, the University Guest House (801-587-1000) is located nearby with shuttle service to the Marriott.
TRANSPORTATION
Traveling to Salt Lake is simple and convenient. Salt Lake is known as the “Crossroads of the West” due to its easy access by road, rail, and air. Interstates 15 & 80, and US Highway 89 go through Salt Lake . Amtrak provides a link to east and west by rail. By air, half the U.S. population is within 2-1/2 hours. Salt Lake City International Airport is closer to the city it serves than nearly any other airport.
Transportation to the hotel from the airport is available by taxi or shuttle. Xpress Shuttle (800-397-0773) offers one-way transportation at $12.00/person. There is a $6.00 charge for each additional person. Visit www.xpressshuttleutah.com for more information.
