Technical Tours
Technical tours offer attendees the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” to look at OEHS issues in the daily operation of a facility or program. These tours are led by an industrial hygienist or other safety professional. Tours are considered part of the education program, and CM points are awarded in the same manner as if a registrant were attending a session. We offer a limited number of tours during AIHA Connect, which defines the facilities selected as those featuring “best practice” OEHS standards.
All technical tours, unless otherwise noted are $60 (advance rate when purchased by 3/17/2024) and $75 (after 3/17/2024).
TT-01: Worthington Steel and Worthington Enterprises Columbus Cylinders
Tuesday, May 21
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Description: Take a walking tour of Worthington Steel and Worthington Enterprises Cylinders manufacturing factories located on the Columbus Ohio Dearborn Drive Campus.
Worthington Steel is a cold-rolled steel strip processing plant with precision milling, annealing, and slitting operations. Worthington Enterprises Columbus Cylinders manufactures propane and helium tanks for leading brands found on store shelves around the globe.
Capacity: 30
Security Requirements: No photography without permission
Additional Requirements: This walking tour may not be fully accessible for people with disabilities. Wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants and appropriate shoes for walking on a manufacturing shop floor. No open toe shoes, flip flops, or skirts.
Schedule (anticipated):
Depart GCCC: 8:00 a.m.
Arrive Tour Site: 8:30 a.m.
Tour: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Depart Tour Site: 11:00 a.m.
Arrive GCCC: 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $60 (advanced rate) or $75 (after 3/17/2024)
TT-02: American Nitrile Operations LLC
Tuesday, May 21
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Description: Take a walking tour of American Nitrile Operations, a state-of-the-art nitrile glove manufacturing facility. Get an up-close look at the heart of the operation, including the automated glove packaging systems, water-tight testing, high-speed glove stripping and layering, glove dipping processes, compounding department, wastewater and recycling department, and their famous nitrile storage tanks.
Capacity: 25
Security Requirements: N/A
Additional Requirements: This walking tour is expected to be over one-half mile of walking indoors on concrete. The facility is not climate controlled and may be much hotter and more humid than outdoor conditions due to the manufacturing process.
Schedule (anticipated):
Depart GCCC: 8:00 a.m.
Arrive Tour Site: 8:30 a.m.
Tour: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Depart Tour Site: 12:00 p.m.
Arrive GCCC: 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 (advanced rate) or $75 (after 3/17/2024)
TT-03: American Nitrile Operations LLC
Wednesday, May 22
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Description: Take a walking tour of American Nitrile Operations, a state-of-the-art nitrile glove manufacturing facility. Get an up-close look at the heart of the operation, including the automated glove packaging systems, water-tight testing, high-speed glove stripping and layering, glove dipping processes, compounding department, wastewater and recycling department, and their famous nitrile storage tanks.
Capacity: 25
Security Requirements: N/A
Additional Requirements: This walking tour is expected to be over one-half mile of walking indoors on concrete. The facility is not climate controlled and may be much hotter and more humid than outdoor conditions due to the manufacturing process.
Schedule (anticipated):
Depart GCCC: 8:00 a.m.
Arrive Tour Site: 8:30 a.m.
Tour: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Depart Tour Site: 12:00 p.m.
Arrive GCCC: 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 (advanced rate) or $75 (after 3/17/2024)
